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Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Daniel Deighton is a Permaculture Designer and lead Educator at Elemental Permaculture, the business he co-founded with good friend Aaron Sorenson. For many years, Daniel and Aaron have restored land, advocated for sustainable living practices,  and created communities by developing and leading their profound Permaculture Design courses...Changing h...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Lije Sarki is a husband, father, skateboarder, surfer, producer and  filmmaker. Following his heart and living his dream, Lije resides in Venice, California in pursuit of his next creative incarnation, whatever that may be. When you look at Lije’s resume, it becomes immediately obvious that he is compelled to share stores that possess a deeply human...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Nic Squiers is a father, former surfer on the WSL World Qualifying Series and founder of the Illawarra Surf Academy on the South East Coast of Australia. Recently retired from professional surfing, Nic’s career included 2 National Surfing Championship wins, amongst a string of event and heat wins against literally some of the best surfers in the wor...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Taylor Jensen is one of the most successful and dominant competitive Longboarders in the world today. With three WSL World Longboard championship titles, and numerous other national titles in both America and Australasia his career resume is impressive to say the least. However, at his core, I see a humble family man who is driven by progression, ov...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Sam Giles is a sponsored skateboarder and member of legendary Skate brand; Super Happy Fun Crew. At his peak, Sam was among a handful of Australian Skateboarders who achieved the dream of making a living from Skateboarding for a period of time. Like many of the best to do it, these were never his reasons for skating, however, he has won numerous hig...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Kristyan Stjerne is an artist and surfer based in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.  Kristyan is a returning guest to the show. His previous episode (#51- Kristyan Stjerne: Balancing Future Primitive) was the most listened to episode on the THT podcast in 2020.... A POEM FOR KISH In a state or reflection, Staring at the gifts of imperfection, Defined by vis...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Adam Everill is a Community and International Development specialist with a long history of leadership development and coaching. Recognised as one of Australia's leading young social entrepreneurs he has delivered social innovation and leadership training to people from all over the world in corporate, civil society and educational settings. Ad...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Mykim is a former refugee, mother,  physiotherapist, entrepreneur, and a self-taught home baker who is based in Sydney Australia. Mykim’s baking creations can best be described as works of delicious art! In fact, her baking creations are so appealing she has attracted a following on Instagram of over 100k. Aside from her amazing baking skills and cr...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Augusto Vegas is a Peruvian big wave surfer, free-diver, spear-fisherman, all-round Ocean enthusiast, and founder of Survival Apnea; A specialised breath-holding course designed to build physical and mental resilience in (and out of the Ocean). Augusto’s desire to live his best life and to live his own personal truth has led him to embark on nomadic...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Maneesha Todd is a Sociology Honours Graduate, a Support Co-ordinator for Amnesty International, and an environmental and social-justice activist. This year, Maneesha established the Australian, South East Coast branch of the Tomorrow Movement; a movement of young people putting pressure on the government to create a new political common-sense, with...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Lance Billingsley is an educator at a unique, private International school located in a Bali Jungle, he is also an avid surfer and this year, he might have caught one of the waves of his life, on one of the swells of the year at the notorious Langundri Bay on the Island of Nias. Previously, he joined me on episode 11 (that’s over 70 episodes ago) in...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Kai is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, Basketball fiend, surfer and co-founder of the footwear and apparel company IndoSole. Kai was a guest on the show back in episode 37, and today, he is with me live from Indonesia, for a catch-up to share his journey of the last 12 months, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. Kai advocates for: H...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Jake Mackenzie is a husband, father, surfer, waterman, entrepreneur, and when the Bombie at Uluwatu is breaking...he is often the guy paddling into the best waves of the day.  Like many of us, Jake wears numerous hats in his life, however, personally I see a clean living family man, and a passionate surfer, who possesses a keen sense of spirituality...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Kyle Parsons is a surfer, snowboarder, entrepreneur, and founder of the environmentally conscious footwear company Indosole (Disclaimer: there is some seriously unapologetic product placement in this episode).   After years of working in the Snowboarding and Action Sports industries, Kyle found a niche in the environmental footwear space and concept...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Mark Baxter is a Psychologist, musician,  and advocate for research into the potential use of psychedelics as an assisted therapy to treat chronic and ongoing mental illness.  His clinical expertise and interest areas include post-traumatic stress, trauma recovery, psychosis, addiction, and addressing experiences of existential dilemma, anguish or d...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/THTpodcast Russell Young is a husband, father, accredited Exercise Physiologist, Yoga guru and co-founder of the iconic Younga Yoga studio on the south-east coast of Australia. Russ has a keen interest in biomechanics & functional anatomy and uses this unique knowledge in conjunction with mindfulness techniques to tr...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Nathan Vickery is a husband, father, surfer, contractor, ex-counsellor and someone I consider a best friend.  As I write this, I was thinking about how the term “best friend” can often be regarded as somewhat of a throw-away term. However, in Nathan’s case, he epitomises the characteristics of a best-friend. Loyal, open, non-judgemental and not scar...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Courtney Beaton is a wife, mother, artist, business woman, sports lover, self-confessed “doer” and author of children's book Alexander the Great. After working in the corporate world of marketing and event management for many years, Courtney chose to re-invent herself and creative a lifestyle on her terms. A lifestyle that allows her to be an a...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Dr Changa is a medical doctor specialising in infectious diseases, infectious prevention, control, and tropical medicine. He has collaborated with regional and global health entities including the World Health Organisation (WHO), the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC),...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Ryan is a skateboarder, photographer, advocate for Men's Mental Health awareness and co-editor of Beatniks Skateboarding magazine. Ryan has been a staple of the skate scene on the East Coast of Australia for 25 years, his videography has featured in prolific skateboard magazines such as Thrasher, SLAM and The Journal. Ryan has nurtured local sk...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Craig "Bud" Branch is a three-time winter Olympic Alpine ski racer, specialising in the Downhill and Super-G (Super Giant Slalom) events. Craig represented Australia at the Salt Lake City (USA), Torino (Italy) and Vancouver (Canada) winter Olympic Games, he spent 10 years on the World Cup tour and qualified for six world championship event...

Send us Fan Mail Ignacio Salazar is a big wave surfer who chases swells around the world in order to inspire people. Although he is known as Ignacio on the streets of downtown Punta Hermosa, Peru, they call him “Spud” in his adopted home of Australia. In 2014, Ignacio’s wave at Shipstern’s Bluff in Tasmania was nominated at the Billabong XXL awards for “Ride of the Year” and he has also had nomina...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ Kirk Jenkins is a surfer, carer and artist who’s life is perpetually enmeshed in the creative zone with those he draws inspiration. Kirk regards his personal achievements as making it to 18 years of age! Kirk follows his heart in all that he does and this was epitomised when he moved to the USA alone in order to pursue a career in acting. Speaking o...

Send us Fan Mail https://terriblehappytalks.com/ ***THIS IS 70 WEEKLY EPISODES*** Kristyan Stjerne is a surfer, yogi, captivating artist, muse and purveyor of good vibes and kindness. He simply beams. Kristyan was a previous guest dating all the way back to episode #51 in which we recorded in the dark, by the cliffs of Uluwatu in Bali, on the evening of Nyepi- the Balinese new year. Moreover, this...

Send us Fan Mail http://www.terriblehappytalks.com Dan Mann is a surfer, shaper, craftsman and head of Research and Design for Firewire Surfboards. Over the last 25 years of building custom surfboards, Dan has shaped and glassed boards for legendary surf brands such as Channel Islands, Rusty, Xanadu and Joel Tudor. Driven by progression, Dan’s journey as a craftsman has led to the development of a...