The Ridiculously Human Podcast

Jeremy Meeks aka Shiver King is not your average type of man. He quits things he enjoys. He starts things he doesn't enjoy. This strategy is a recipe for sensational personal growth. His life was work, booze, smoking, watching sports….on repeat. Until he had that aha awakening moment and realised his life was flashing before him. A promise to walk his dogs everyday, turned into him running ultra-m...

Gaby Vivas is an exceptional human with an incredible story to share. Growing up under the regime in Venezuela was something a great novelist would struggle to think up. Her reality was so far removed from anything you would have heard and no doubt experienced yourself. She left home at 18 without telling her parents or friends.  These days, she is a globetrotting entrepreneur teaching people lang...

Brad Smith started selling garden benches when he was 15 years old. A life-changing car accident taught him one of his greatest life and business lessons. Brad and his wife are business partners and also homeschool their kids. They are a powerful couple, who are complete opposites in many aspects, and that's why they operate so well together. A serial entrepreneur and seasoned coach with hands-on...

Fascinating lessons I have learned this year from speaking to amazing people. LESSON 1: The importance of Campfires and Storytelling LESSON 2: Working on such a meaningful project with a friend provides a richness and deepness that is difficult to describe. Pretty much all good things must come to an end and that closure is an important part of any cycle LESSON 3: You find Purpose through taking a...

We have a choice to be the victim of our surroundings, or to fly and create new pathways. Even though she had the baggage of childhood trauma and negative subconscious beliefs about herself, Edi Csanalosi had the tenacity and bravery to always choose the path less travelled.  Suffering from poor health and a stressful lifestyle, culminating with conventional medicine failing her, Edi was inspired...

Chris Boettcher is the eldest of 4 brothers, so competitiveness and rivalry is second nature to him. Talent is definitely not lacking in his physiology. He is a former college basketball player turned track athlete, and also a 10x Ironman Finisher! As a doctor of Physical Therapy, his background allows him to draw from extensive experience working with the sickest patients to the highest level ath...

Steven Murray is a fearless go-getter.  His whole life, whether it be business, sport, or adventure, he has had relentless ambition and always grabbed the bull by the horns to make the most of his opportunities. That doesn't mean he hasn't had his fair share of struggles and ups and downs, like you and me. However, he has generally taken the time to self-reflect, be honest with himself and continu...

Sometimes you have to step back in admiration at what your friends have achieved. There is nothing better than feeling proud of a friend who is literally worldclass at their chosen art. Darryn Eggleton, is an old school friend of mine, who draws and paints the most magnificent life-like wildlife art. His story of becoming a fine artist is one of pure hard work and believing in himself and his amaz...

Some people have mental grit….and then there is Toni Enderli. An unassuming character, doing herculean things. Accomplishing feats, very few humans would even contemplate doing. He certainly is an endangered rare breed of man, doing tough things, pushing physical and mental boundaries. The magic and growth happens at the edges of our comfort zones, something which Toni is not shy of testing! As an...

Few people have the mental strength and positive outlook on life like Oscar Chalupsky. We can all do ourselves a favour and take a leaf out of his book. His sporting prowess is comparable to many greats in sport. He is a multiple-times global surfski champion, having won the internationally famous Molokai to Oahu World Surfski Marathon championships a record twelve times. In 2019, he was diagnosed...

In this day and age, I think it's more important than ever to have each other's backs. There is too much individualism and we seem to have forgotten how strong we can be together.  I take great pride in sharing my friends' successes and ventures. Ryan and I, have been friends since our first day of high school, almost 30 years ago!! We now find ourselves as two long haired, spiritual, hippie type...

Gubba is a 5th generation homesteader. Her forebears eked out a grim existence on the windswept, barren prairies, where they established the largest sheep and cattle operations in their regions. In 2021, she left city life for the country, and began her own homesteading journey. On her farm, she grows vegetables in the garden, nurtures animals in the pastures, hand-pumps water from the well, and w...

Darin is hands-down one of the nicest and most genuine blokes out there, it's a huge privilege for me to be able to sit down and speak with a man like himself. Darin has spent nearly 20 years exploring the planet discovering new and underutilised exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter. Developing many businesses and health products as a result. He is also the co-host of the Emmy™...

Corné Krige, is a former South African Springbok rugby captain. These days he is a family man and a successful business owner. Corné played professional rugby for Western Province, the Cape Town Stormers, and Northampton Saints, having retired in the 2004-2005 season.  Corné now runs an outdoor advertising company with his wonderful wife, Justine. What struck me was how someone who has achieved su...

Don, is what you can call an Internet Friend. Something which has become quite common for me over the last few years. Don Hickman , is an inspiring father, encouraging other father's to step into their roles and be as present and playful with their children as much as possible. He also believes that the world needs a wake up call. Standards are falling and acceptance of mediocrity is seeping into...

Hosting the Podcast gives me the opportunity to speak to very smart people and to also witness people thinking in real-time while they speak. Both these things are a huge privilege to witness. Today's return guest, Dr Heather McKee, allowed me to experience both of those in abundance. Dr Heather McKee is known as Europe's leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist. Having studied health behavio...

Emma , is an old colleague and friend of mine. She is an impressive young lady, who's had a phenomenal career. She now runs her own business and has a huge passion helping people with their financial independence.  Having grown up in challenging home circumstances with her parents splitting up when she was 7 years old, she always wanted to be able to rely on herself, and as such, grew up to be fie...

This conversation was absolutely fantastic. Bronwyn's insights, worldview, knowledge, and the way she articulates her outlook on life and the world, is inspiring for anyone to listen to! Her revealed optimism and philosophical perspective on the future and what it holds, will get you excited about the future and what opportunities await us. In what can sometimes seem like a bit of a dystopian and...

Dylan is one of my best friends, he was our 100th Guest, and makes a return today. He is one of my go-to guys for advice, someone who's philosophy and outlook on life and it's challenges, I really enjoy hearing and listening to. Dylan is the host of Portugal's best English-language podcast, Portugal The Simple Life. It provides an insider's perspective into life in Portugal and what makes the coun...

Gareth Pickering is a great friend of mine whose worldviews and opinions, I always value and enjoy listening to. He is a creative artist, deep thinker, leader of men, and host of the Call To Courage Podcast. His free weekly men's King's Circle, connects men worldwide to have authentic conversations and support each other to show up as their most courageous selves.  Gareth is well travelled and wel...

Jeanice Barcelo is an author, researcher, educator, and activist dedicated to exposing the dark side of the medical establishment. In her first book, "Birth Trauma and the Dark Side of Modern Medicine, Jeanice offers a critical analysis of technological interventions during childbirth and exposes systematic abuse against infants and parents during hospital birth.  Jeanice argues that medical viole...

Jordan has been a Professor of sports history, philosophy, and sociology. He has a PhD in Kinesiology, and is an accomplished researcher with peer reviewed articles and published books. He has a unique historical and philosophical perspective on the meaning of sport as a cultural activity. In practice he understands how to communicate complex philosophical concepts and detailed historical analysis...

TODAY is going to be a super day! It's new beginnings for me as a solo-host with the launch of: I guess you can call it Season 2 of the Podcast! I'm excited about the direction of the Podcast and the future which awaits. I've pre-recorded the first 4 episodes which will be released from next week. In this week's short episode I discuss the future of the Podcast and what to expect going forward. Le...

Craig and Gareth discuss why the Podcast ended so abruptly 2.5 years ago, which led to a super long hiatus and what's in store for the future of the Podcast with Gareth taking it forward as a solo-host. Let's find out more about the future of Ridiculously Human Your fellow beings, Gareth and Craig Music By Matthew Parker Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Please tell Your Friends...

Boyd Varty , is a lion tracker, life coach, and gifted storyteller. He has had an unconventional upbringing as he grew up on Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa, a place where man and nature strive for balance, where perils exist alongside exquisite natural wonders! A place where he shared his home with lions, leopards, snakes, and elephants as a youngster. Discussion Topics: What you will disc...