Deep Currents

Do you know who you are in the face of danger? Adam Kavanagh is an Australian survivalist who has dedicated much of the last decade to getting back to basics and living off the land in the remote areas of northern Australia. Initially triggered by a health crisis and then evolving into a way he chose to live, his deep connection to nature has profoundly shaped his understanding of bushcraft and su...

Michelle Palasia is the first guest on Deep Currents for a very good reason. Deep Currents is all about the stories that connect us and the wisdom that helps us remember who we are and what we are. From my 12 years immersed in Rites of Passage work, I know how babies are born—including the mother's state, the birth itself, and the care of both mother and baby in the early years—shapes the rest of...

After a three-year break from this podcast, it's back. It has a different name, a more refined intention, and is still connected to the art of storytelling. I touch on how currents, vibrations, and resonance are the cause and effect of life itself, taking you on a short journey from the beginning of time. I speak to the power of story and how it has shaped history and our culture. I also discuss h...

The primal approach is about doing less, better. This podcast is the epitome of an example of organic self-discovery. Adam shares how it was one foot in front of the other for him. Listening to the big nudges and following the subtle pulls of what felt right for him and of course, moving towards what was both confronting  but liberating. The adjective  primal  describes something that's essential...

Psychology, embodiment and toxic relationships... What a subtitle, eh? Let me begin with a little appreciation for your patience. It's been a minute between podcasts as they draw the short straw when I'm elbow deep in projects. I can assure you, this is worth it.  Laura Corcoran is a Holistic Psychologist. Her 10 years of experience in the field range from forensic, mental health, and addictions p...

Is it worth it?... I have a really rad friend called Benny and he developed an app based on vice optimisation. Basically, you check in the next day after getting on the booze and decided if it was worth it or not. This reflection practice, alone, has proven to support humans in staying in integrity and showing signs of increased happiness by up to 400%. I actually made that up that stat, but who h...

Awaken your womb, awaken your creative potential... Sammi Jane is a deliciously wise woman who brings light to the consciousness of the womb and its wisdom - and no, you don't need a physical womb in order for this to make sense, matter or tap into the flow of life's infinite energy.  Sammi Jane is the creatrix behind  www.thewombanspace.com , a trained exercise physiologist and holistic wellness...

Hard conversations lead to radical transformation... Episode number 50 is a heart pounder. Not only is Dr Jeremy Goldberg one of my most favourite people on the planet, what he has to offer on the topic of creative grown, doing hard things, integrity and how to have hard conversations that matter is life-changing.  From Jeremy himself "My mission is to make kindness cool, empathy popular, and comp...

Jamie Rea guides us from an under-functioning sensitive, shy kid into an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actor.  How claiming personas can both support expression but risk getting lost in the identity. Marrying together the parts of ourselves we discover throughout our lives. The long journey through a dark time requires blazing a path, not finding it. Be willing to feel lost, feel uncertain,...

"When I lost the lower half of my leg in an accident, my visions of representing Australia seemed to be destroyed in the blink of an eye. When faced with this situation I had to make a choice, Hide from the world or take it as a challenge and attack it head-on." Scott went on to be a four-time Paralympic Gold Medalist. We cover his journey from losing his leg in a farming accident The mental and e...

Breaking upper limits requires presence, Today's episode has four different facets of psychology and healing, explored through the life and profession of Dan Kurlapski. Whilst a physio in a 'past' life, Dan is an NLP(NeuroLinguisticProgramming) Master Practitioner and Trained in Integral Semantic Facilitation. In short - it involves work on how the language we use, both verbal and non-verbal, has...

What would you do if you lost both of your legs? When Vanessa lost both of her legs in a tragic train accident at the age of 15, she got told she would never be able to walk again. She went on to become a  paralympic gold medallist  and world record holder in the long jump.    We discuss: grieving the entire life she envisioned she'd have  standing up against those 'wiser' and who 'knew more', and...

Are you Thriving or just Surviving? Today's episode covers some key areas about what it really takes to THRIVE mentally and emotionally in a world where life can change in a heartbeat. From losing loved ones to business being turned upside down due to a sudden worldwide pandemic. We unpack the foundations of Optimising Human Potential using what we have and use each and every moment; thoughts, fee...

Shame parties cultivate wholeness Leann Rimes is a bloody legend. An open-hearted powerhouse who isn't afraid of her own humanity. LeAnn is a multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer who has sold over 44 million units globally. She is a powerhouse vocalist with multiple Grammy and Music awards. Yes - she is the magic being responsible for the epic hits from the classic,  Coyote Ugly. LeAnn has a pe...

Humans (including men) are relational beings, This episode explores some of the more  hands-on work for men,  and the masculine, that is often overlooked, underestimated or  displaced by cognitive therapy alone . We dive into the role of relating to the world, others, self, source, emotions and everything as fundamental to rebuilding the divine masculine in a healthy way. We cover deep and wide av...

Imagine sourcing your sense of power and love from within, forever. This episode is about how to use intimacy, with self and others, in order to move through pain, discomfort and resistance to create a life of fulfilment and  truest expression as a sovereign being.  Sovereignty in its most simple form is being self-governed. You are not swayed or lead by internal or external environments. You are...

Fear screams, while the soul whispers. The skill of listening to your soul is subtle and sublime and Alana and I dive right into the  different ways in which humans both sever and can reconnect  to the very source of  our own soul. It's as practical and human a conversation as you can imagine with a being who  was once a lawyer  and now a  world-renowned spiritual teacher  and best-selling author,...

Do you know what turns you on? Today's podcast is sensual, fire, flow and erotic feminine. I had the pleasure (pun intended) of interviewing Jamie Thompson. Over the last decade, Jamie has developed a body of work to support her women and couples with letting go of negative patterns around sex so they can design a sex-life of hot eroticism and soul-quenching intimacy. Her background is in trans-pe...

What's your vibe say about your life? Ever wondered what yoga teachers, healers, lightworkers, coaches and therapists mean when they talk about the divine, source,  energy or soul? With this wild and wild trauma-informed coach, facilitator and yoga teacher, we unpack and navigate the invisible work of the divine.  Leila is a trauma-informed empowerment coach and spiritual mentor, who lives an adve...

Are you leading or are you being lead? And whatever the answer….is it a conscious decision. This podcast made me hurt from laughing and cracked me open with its truth. It's with the brilliant,  Traver Boehm. Traver is the author of Today I Rise, a TEDx speaker and men's coach, currently practicing intentional nomadism. He is the founder of the Man Uncivilized Movement redefining the way around the...

Did you ever think to look at your missing element? Me neither, until I spoke to Debra Silverman on podcast #37 Debra Silverman is part Astrologer, part psychologist, part comedian and ALL REAL. She helps people turn on their own inner observer, to see the things they say and do in a totally objective way. Debra has been in private practice for over 40 years. She uses astrology and her own system...

If you want real life examples of what it takes, looks and feels like to re-parent, heal, transcend the destructive behaviours that kept us safe as children but sacrifice our true selves as adults, this is your podcast.  Kylie McBeath is the Co-Founder of Zura Health, Writer, Emotional Wellness Coach, and a spokesperson for soul. She is committed to uncovering the tools, technology, and ethos to l...

Be patient, love.   If you'd like to bloom, you must first be willing to be buried.  Sit in the mud, let it wash over you, let the tears wash you clean, step into the freedom of your pain and let it cleanse you of blame and then, watch your confidence rise up and present itself love.  After overcoming a life full of trauma, physical and sexual abuse, near-death experiences, breaking her back and b...

Let's talk mens integrity and mental health. We are all connected to men in some way. We all have (or had) a father, we may have male siblings, friends, or intimate relationships, and we're all intimately connected and affected by the mental wellbeing and integrity of men past, present and future.  Part of the discussion of working through oppression and repression and patriarchy is how to prevent...

There is nothing more delicious than a conversation with someones heart, not their head.  Chris Black, AKA,  Chriddy is an exceptionally open hearted guy, who on top of being an extraordinary singer, songwriter, artist, is one of my clients. He was recently on The Voice, a reality TV music show and he shares about the massive lessons he's gained by being thrust into the spotlight through  this car...