In Our Nature

Today we are poking at the slimy, damaging myth of Homo Economicus—the cold, self-interested, rational creature that modern economics says we all are.  This story has shaped our minds, relationships, structures, behaviours and planets (well, at least one so far: Earth, the best one) and has led to utter catastrophe, inside and out. If:  you’re tired of being told that selfishness is ’just human na...

This episode discusses lying in the foetal position in a dark room and the desire to drink gin during the day while hiding under a duvet. Can you relate?  ‘Normal’ life has become rather peculiar, what with all of the ecosystem-destroying and mental-health-shredding shenanigans that seem to prop up the economy.  Join me as we explore: The stark contrast between "normal" and "natural...

Looking for fascinating insights into the intersection of human behaviour and our planetary predicament? Curious about the connection between our stories and our systems? This one’s for you. My guest is Sarah Patterson: President of Common Earth , delightful human, and a catalyst for my own ecological awakening. Join us as we talk about: - The dual power of our incredible human gift of imagination...

Welcome to the first episode of In Our Nature, where we explore the invisible forces, currents and stories shaping our inner and outer worlds. In the episode today:  - An intro to the pod, the questions we will ask and how it (and me) wants to serve you - Reflection on the shift from the Inner Peace & Other Cool Shit podcast and the natural evolution of the podcast’s themes. - Asking why are w...

Absolutely everything is interconnected in astonishing dynamic ways that we are only beginning to understand. The In Our Nature explores these connections, along with the unseen but profoundly influential currents, systems, cycles, patterns, stories, and constructs that shape both our inner lives and the world around us. Join me as we look beyond our personal experience and our individual thoughts...

Today's episode is asking you to check in with yourself to see if the podcasts, courses, books and so on are helping with your enjoyment of life and your journey of less anxiety and more peace. And if not? I’m offering you a sneaky exit.  Join me to explore: Why you might want to leave behind the “helpful consumption” of solutions to anxiety and other feelings  How real insights and epiphanie...

Today I am joined by Certified Change Coach, meditation teacher, loving mother and delightful human Rebecca Gardner. Becca guides people in transforming their relationship with their minds and came to the work she now does through her own journey of anxiety, overthinking and worry which many listeners may resonate with. Join us to explore: The role of thought in creating our fear of the future  Ho...

Today we're poking at the power of teeny, innocent-seeming words in creating enormous, perilous towers of thought stories.  Join me to meander through: My research project on inner peace and how it led to a little tangent on the power of words How seeing the creation of Big Collective Thought releases you from taking your personal, individual thought too seriously Exploring how casual histori...

In today's episode we are exploring how our concepts of mental health and illness are not fixed truths but socially constructed ideas. What’s normal and what’s not is made up via thought and is always changing.  Those with a diagnosis that doesn’t feel quite right might especially like this episode, along with those who always feel a bit out of place or like they don’t fit in with ‘normal peo...

You know how we say that peace and wellbeing are our true nature? Well, have you ever wondered why we are living in times of perilous uncertainty, unprecedented inequality, lack of trust, and political, social and ecological breakdown, not to mention sustained war and conflict? Me too. This episode explains some upcoming modifications to the podcast and in the way I work, and I'll be sharing...

Tired? Yep. Seems many of us are struggling with tiredness as the speed of society gathers pace each year. This episode is about 34 minutes. Take a nap and we'll wake you at the end. There's nothing new here. You know it all already. You just don't like it (and me too). We'll explore:  The increase in tiredness and exhaustion in modern society - is this a thing? My experience w...

It's the first episode back after the summer break and I can't wait to talk about horrid feelings with you.  Join me for an exploration on the birth and evolution of anxious, restless, unsettled feelings, and how understanding this helps ease their ickiness so we can return to peace. This episode will  meander through:  A long intro vividly describing my anxious thought storm while on ho...

Join me to explore how we can answer our questions, solve our problems and get clarity and guidance from within. We often want to seek guidance and counsel from others when we're unsure of the way forward, but getting a feel for our own inner guide, and learning to trust it, can be transformative. Luckily, we humans are perfectly equipped with the features that guide us to clarity... although...

What an honour to have Sarah Armitage and Michelle McCartan as my special guests on the Inner Peace & Other Cool Shit podcast. Both Sarah and Michelle are masterful coaches and facilitators with their own practices working with leaders and organisations. In 2023 they came together to create Pure Potential, a unique offering designed to explore the limitless potential of humans through a shared...

I loved having Lisa Esile as my special guest on the Inner Peace & Other Cool Shit podcast.  As well as being a writer and author, Lisa specialises in helping people navigate challenges, understand what their mind is really up to, and tap into their inner strengths and insights. Lisa is also the founder of the Do Nothing meditation school .  She is also bloody delightful and I loved hanging ou...

Have you ever been musing on the inside-out nature of the human experience and thought... "Feelings come from thoughts, so you say? OK. Maybe. But my thoughts come from the problems in my life anyway. So how does all this stuff about understanding the human experience help me?" If so, me too! And many others. This episode is for you.  We'll cover: YAY! My feelings aren't create...

I'm plucking a popular early episode out of the archives, dusting it off and serving it with a side of my fresh-this-morning opinion.  Everything is always changing: out there in the world and inside you. Our thoughts, feelings, moods, perspectives, ideas, emotions, opinions and everything else are constantly on the move. For those that haven't heard this one, join me-from-ages-ago to ex...

Today we are taking a look at the cool clues and hidden hints in everyday life that point to our human design...and why we ignore them or miss them to live in suffering instead! Join me to explore: The incredible powers that we humans have available to us to heal from anxiety, stress and worry and live in more peace and calm The everyday, hidden-in-plain-sight, ordinary clues surrounding us that c...

How wonderful to have Erika Bugbee as my special guest on the Inner Peace & Other Cool Shit podcast.  Erika specialises in working with teens, young adults, and parents through her global coaching practice. She also trains and mentors practitioners, as well as speaking and presenting at international conferences about finding more resilience and peace of mind, and navigating stress and uncerta...

Please join me for the second part of our exploration into myths and misconceptions around having less anxiety and more peace.  We'll cover: An example of my human brain being a silly billy recently  A quick recap of common myths from  Anxiety Freedom: Big Fat Myths Debunked (Part 1) The myths and misconceptions you sent in (thanks to those who contributed) What these all have in common  Why...

I'm plucking a popular early episode out of the vault, dusting it off and serving it like an aged cheese.  For those that haven't heard this one, join me-from-ages-ago to explore: The normal ways a brain behaves  Why a brain being a brain is not a problem to be solved  How understanding this can transform our relationship to anxiety, worrying and overthinking What does Anxious Alice thin...

We humans love to match our feelings with a thing out there in the outside world, don't we? And no wonder - all of society is set up to reinforce that other people, events, things and situations cause our feelings. But what if that's not true? And what if seeing more around that can make us feel lighter and more at ease in life? Join me to explore - Why it looks like the outside causes o...

Hello dear friends. Come and join me for a few minutes as I explain why the publishing of the podcast has been interrupted (mostly blaming my cat and taking zero responsibility myself) Then I squeeze in a quick teaching moment about thoughts, before backing away again and letting you know the next episode will be out next week. Ok, that's it. I guess you don't need to listen after all. M...

What an utter privilege and joy to have Dr William F. Pettit, Jr, MD ("Can I call you Bill?") as my special guest on the podcast.  Dr Bill Pettit is a much-loved practitioner, mentor, teacher and guide in the space of the Three Principles, and a retired Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry. He has worked with many people from many countries over many decades (4!) helping them to real...

Us humans seem to think that a journey to less anxiety and more peace will look a certain way. But that’s utter rubbish.  We think there’s a path to follow, and that path will have a certain timeline and certain steps and will feel a certain way.  Poppycock!  Come with me as we explore the common myths we encounter when we look in the direction of anxiety freedom. We’ll see why these myths even ex...