Noise of Life Podcast

In this Medium episode, Emotional Intelligence expert Jess Cameron and I unpack one of the most damaging beliefs many of us inherited - that emotions make you weak. For generations, men were taught that strength meant suppressing emotion. If you want to succeed, don’t show vulnerability. For women, the messaging shifted but carried the same undertone - if you want to be taken seriously in leadersh...

This episode is a little different. Instead of diving into a traditional interview, Dr. Rob Williams and I sit down to answer some of the most common questions we’ve been asked about the Beyond The Noise Men’s Retreat we are hosting this October in Italy. Questions like: What actually happens at a retreat? Who is it for? Do you need to be super fit? And why are so many men in midlife searching for...

In this shorter episode of The Noise of Life Podcast, Steve Hodgson and Jason Seeman explore a relationship challenge many modern couples experience but rarely articulate - emotional disconnection in marriage and long-term partnerships. We unpack the “quiet drift” that happens not because love disappears, but because connection stops being intentional. Modern life pulls couples into parenting resp...

When did holidays become another thing to conquer? In this episode of The Noise of Life Podcast, I sit down with my brother Mark Hodgson, Founder of Mind & Body Travel - to unpack something many of us rarely question: why modern travel feels more exhausting than restorative. Overpacked itineraries. Ten cities in three weeks. Back-to-back flights. “The greatest hits tour.” Somewhere along the w...

In this Medium episode of The Noise of Life Podcast, I sit down with Jane Langof, feng shui master and educator, to explore one of the most overlooked influences on our wellbeing — how our homes are designed before we ever move in. Jane explains why the most powerful time to consider energy is not when something feels wrong, but at the very beginning, when a home is still just lines on a page and...

In this episode, I sit down with Emotional Intelligence expert Jess Cameron to explore a skill many of us were never taught - how to understand and regulate our emotions. Most of us were taught how to achieve, perform and push through discomfort. But very few of us were taught emotional awareness, emotional regulation or how to communicate what we’re actually feeling. Jess breaks down what emotion...

This week, I sit down with Michele Scherr to explore a deeply human and often overlooked part of major life transitions: The loss of identity that can occur when familiar roles fall away. Whether leaving the military, healthcare, corporate life, sport, or any structured environment, the first twelve months can be one of the most vulnerable periods for mental health. Even with strong support system...

Jason Seeman, founder of Raising Fathers, joins Steve Hodgson on The Noise of Life Podcast to explore modern fatherhood, conscious parenting and what it truly means to become a father in today’s world. Not just biologically, but emotionally. Not just as a financial provider, but as a regulated, self-aware, emotionally intelligent man. In this powerful conversation on fatherhood and masculinity, we...

In this Medium episode with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, we focus on one of the most overlooked truths in modern health, your gut is not a side system, it is central to how you feel, function and heal. We explore why so many people feel inflamed, tired, or disconnected from their bodies, even when they think they are eating “well.” Monisha explains that we carry more bacteria than human cells and that our...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Kate Blyth, a New Zealand based sleep specialist and founder of Intuitive Sleep, to explore why sleep has become one of the most misunderstood and difficult parts of modern life. We know more about sleep science than ever before, yet rates of insomnia, anxiety, burnout and non-restorative sleep continue to rise. Many people feel exhausted despite sleeping, s...

A short episode with Lachlan Stuart for a focused conversation on why so many men feel disconnected, even when they’re surrounded by people. We talked honestly about why men turn to Google instead of their mates, the fear of vulnerability and the lack of emotional language many men carry. This episode explores what it means to be seen and heard, and why that often starts with allowing ourselves to...

In this episode, I sit down with Jane Langof, feng shui master, consultant and educator, to explore a different kind of noise - not the mental noise or the pace of modern life, but the subtle and often unnoticed energy within our homes, workspaces and daily environments. For over fifteen years, Jane has helped people understand the powerful connection between their inner world and physical surroun...

A short episode with Sarah Grynberg for a focused conversation on what it really means to live a life of greatness. We spoke about conscious awareness, burnout, and why choosing love over fear is a daily practice, not a concept. Sarah shared her own experience of change and why most people stay stuck even when they want more. This episode is an invitation to look inward, soften the noise, and move...

Michele Scherr and I explored what happens when the structure, identity and purpose that once defined your life suddenly disappear. Michele speaks openly about her transition out of military service and the deep emotional toll that followed. The isolation, the loss of meaning and the quiet despair that can sit beneath the surface even when support appears to be all around you. She is a former nurs...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote to explore a kind of noise we often ignore. The quiet signals our body sends long before something breaks. Headaches we normalize, fatigue we push through, gut issues we brush off and sleep we sacrifice because life feels busy. Monisha reminds us that these are not inconveniences. They are communication. Dr. Monisha Bhanote is a board certified...

The Noise of Life Podcast x The Man That Can Project with Steve Hodgson & Lachlan Stuart There’s a quiet trend happening right now. More men than ever are turning to Google with questions they don’t feel safe asking their mates: - How do I ask for help? - What’s my purpose now? - Why do I feel so alone? - What should I ask my GP? - Why do I keep numbing myself? In this powerful collaboration e...

In this week’s episode, I had a grounding conversation with Laura Montesanti about why travel can be a practice of healing rather than a form of escape. Laura shared how the silence of Covid helped her reconnect to purpose which led to creating Synergy The Retreat Show, a trade event designed to change how our industry does business by placing wellbeing, community and experiential practice at the...

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sarah Grynberg to explore what a life of greatness truly means when we strip away the noise of modern life. Sarah is a mindset coach, meditation teacher, podcast host of A Life of Greatness and author of Living a Life of Greatness . Through her own journey from burnout and external success to purpose, presence and inner alignment, she has spent years...

In this short but impactful conversation, Mellini Monique explains what it truly means to lose your voice and how most people silence themselves long before anyone else does. She breaks down why your emotional landscape directly shapes the sound, strength, and resonance of your voice and how reconnecting with your internal truth begins with stillness and curiosity. Mellini also introduces the idea...

The Final Episode of this year 2025. Our guests speak openly about identity, trauma, purpose, and the moments they realized the life they were living was not truly theirs. We explore what it means to rise beyond limits shaped by culture, childhood, and expectation. You’ll hear how honesty, courage, and daily practices help rewrite a life from the inside out. This episode invites you to take the pe...

In this mini episode, sat down with Dr Rob Williams for a focused deep dive into cold plunging and why intention, breath and awareness matter more than the minutes you spend in the water. Rob breaks down the science behind the two minute minimum, the dangers of chasing long durations, and why the cold is never a competition but a teacher that reveals how your mind and body are functioning in the m...

As we close out the year, we’re taking a moment to pause, breathe and reflect. Today is a special day to showcase the Best Bits of Noise of Life Part 1, a curated collection of the most powerful moments from conversations that were raw, vulnerable, inspiring and deeply human. We begin where every meaningful journey starts. With the noise we all feel. The overwhelm, the confusion, the moments where...

Episode Introduction What if the toughest parts of your life aren’t setbacks — but raw materials? In this reflective Noise of Life medium episode, Steve sits down with Jade Miller to unpack the simple, human framework behind her philosophy of turning lemons into lemonade. Jade breaks down the three steps that help anyone move from overwhelm to empowerment: knowing yourself, understanding your rela...

In this week’s episode, I had a grounding conversation with Laura Montesanti about why travel can be a practice of healing rather than a form of escape. Laura shared how the silence of Covid helped her reconnect to purpose which led to creating Synergy The Retreat Show, a trade event designed to change how our industry does business by placing wellbeing, community and experiential practice at the...

Nick Bracks on Behaviour Change, Rock Bottom & Rebuilding Your Life One Step at a Time Episode Introduction What do you do when life falls apart — and you realise you can’t outrun yourself anymore? In this grounded and practical Noise of Life medium episode, Steve sits down with Nick Bracks to unpack one of the most universal crossroads: How do you change your life when you feel stuck, overwhe...