Seeds of Synergy

Peter is a professor, published author and good friend. He has taught students for decades across a range of different subject matters and in this conversation he shares his research and personal experience on the importance of the relationships we have with our parents. Join this conversation as we explore the synergy between science and faith, parental relationships and their enduring impacts on...

In this exchange I am joined by my friend Ben {Norto}. We have known one another for over a decade and I can confidently say that he is one of the most electric, engaging and enchanting personalities I have come across. So join us as we navigate friendship, storytelling, addictions and our experiences as gen z’s living in Brisbane.   The seeds that were planted in my garden from Norto's insights w...

In this series we will unpack and explore the why, what and how of discovering who we are. It is a blueprint for finding personal truth through questions that have been asked for millennia—questions that , only we can answer for ourselves. Foundations covers the five foundational truths: 1. Humans experience suffering due to our attachment to desires 2. Our Ego is responsible in part for our desir...

In this reflection I share my perspective on Frameworks. Everything operates within a framework, whether its religions, governments, educational institutions or careers, there is always a desired future state (a goal) and a structure within which we can move towards it. Through this reflection I share my desired future state as well as the personal framework I am currently adopting as a means of m...

Frederic is a mentor of mine that has been on the podcast before (Remember you) and Ombeline is a new friend that I actually met during this conversation. She is French/Swissand has a PHD in chemical engineering - specifically plant medicines.  After experiencing a managerial capacity, she decided to move to Peru and take a big leap into the unknown of the self-development path.  This conversation...

Dayat is a close friend from Lombok, Indonesia. He is currently running an educational foundation , a travel agency and a motorcycle tour company . His story so far is fascinating, despite coming from humble beginnings and dealing with continuous set backs from earthquakes to COVID, he has managed to continue the pursuit of his mission - to connect travelers with the Lombok community. In this conv...

What does it mean to live in alignment with our natural frequency? In this personal ponderment I unpack and share my interpretation of Nikola Tesla’s timeless insight: “If you want to unlock the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” Through a grounded blend of physics, neuroscience, and lived experience, we journey into the rhythms that shape our inner and o...

Erica is a friend I met on the train from Machu Picchu in Peru - the perfect example of the strength of weak ties. She has spent a lot of years working with start-ups and since 2014 has started The Reliants Project - an initiative designed to promote understanding around networks. Erica is originally from the US but now spends her time rotating between Mexico City, London and Hong Kong. In this co...

Sebastian is a dear friend of mine from Brisbane, Australia. He has not pursued the 'traditional path', at the age of 19, he decided to walk his own journey in the entrepreneurial world. That decision has come with many ups and downs but has allowed him to experience a broad range of emotions, people and opportunities. In this conversation we explore the key to successful marketing - not what you...

Frederic (French), Ana (Lithuanian) and Guillermo (Spanish) are three journeyed souls living in Pisac, Peru. Their work with the local community, the Viacha people (a Quechua tribe) is building bridges from the ancient to the modern world. Their experience with plant medicines and nature has allowed for deep personal discovery and profound insight. In this conversation we discuss the factors that...

Julia is a palliative care doctor in South Africa and serves Umduduzi Hospice Care for Children . Julia began her career as a general practitioner and during her time as a junior doctor in the peak of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa, she realized that she was seeing more death than recovery. This period was transformative for her and from it she saw the invaluable difference that good pallia...

Amanda is an established counsellor, teacher and Justice of the Peace in Western Australia. She has been practicing for several years and shares her knowledge across generations and demographics - from primary school kids to CEO's pursuing a vocation change. Her ability to explain complex concepts in simple and practical ways is inspired. In this conversation we explore the importance of counsel a...

Gaëlle is a close friend from France who practices reflexology, loves sport and is incredibly in tuned to her intuition. Her depth of understanding about energy flow through the human body, her connection to self and her knowledge of spirituality is extremely insightful. In this conversation we explore intuition and listening to our body. Meditation, sports, diet and sleep as means of self care an...

Welcome to the Seeds of Synergy Podcast, a platform of collaboration, connection and co-creation. We are all the gardeners of our own mind's garden. We chose the seeds (ideas, attitudes and beliefs) that we plant and eventually the garden that forms. So why not tend to it as best we can now and plant with a long-term focus in mind! Get in Touch: ⁠SOS Website⁠ ⁠SOS Instagram⁠ ⁠SOS Linkedin