Woke Blokes Podcast

You didn’t ask for it but you’re getting it anyway….the 4 episode Woke Blokes Master Series! The guys each chose 2 people who’s work has inspired them personally and professionally then spend an episode unpacking what they love about the “Master” and explore some of the wisdom from that person. Hass chose Michael Singer for the first one so sit back and enjoy the ride!

In this episode the guys talk about how our relationship with ourselves has a ripple effect onto all of our other relationships.

The state of our happiness and health is a direct outcome of the decisions we are (or sometimes more importantly are not) making so in this episode, the guys discuss ways in which we can create a primary state of wellness for ourselves.

This weeks guest Stuart McMillan has been “doing the work” for 3 years now and shares his journey to inspire others to keep turning up.

We deliberately put our bodies under stress at the gym to help them get stronger, fitter, healthier and more resilient, so in this episode the guys discuss how we can take the same approach with our mental health by meeting the challenges of life head on with a growth mindset.

Strap yourselves in for the longest episode the guys have done yet! Champion Ironman and champion bloke Trevor Hendy shares highlights and lowlights of his journey and the sausage just kept sizzling so the tape just kept on rolling….hope you enjoy!

A lot of focus is on external things that are occurring - what people are saying or doing, world events, the weather….but turning the focus inwardly and getting to know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, tendencies and traits etc helps to develop self love and acceptance, and essentially inner peace and contentedness.

In this episode David Baker, Principal of independent school Woodleigh, talks to the guys about how he and his staff approach education and the way they deliver learning to the children at Woodleigh.

In this episode Nick and Ryan explore how we can escape the blame game and then take responsibility for our own experiences.

In this episode the guys discuss why Nick is hungover and how we can all live in gratitude for how things in life are, not just when they’re going well.

The ego’s nature is to outsource happiness, so in this episode the guys talk about how to cultivate a sense of peace and feeling of love from within.

Founder of Man Online James Grima joins the guys on this episode to discuss the importance of blokes being both supported and supportive, and how we can all help each other.

A lot of the time we can fall in the trap of thinking being right is very important, but what’s the cost? In this episode the guys discuss how we can all do a better job of parking the ego and meeting people in an objective space.

In this episode, Nick and Ryan explore how normal or “appropriate” emotional states are being medicated due to an ever increasing aversion to unpleasant feelings and subsequent desire for them to go away with a quick fix solution, and also big pharma enjoying the profits from the demand for those (not so magic) pills.

Nick and Ryan often refer to “doing the work” and many people who decide to follow that path fall into the trap of taking it and themselves far too seriously. In this episode, the guys create a reminder that it’s important to celebrate being human and to embrace all that comes with being that.

Our inherent nature is one of compassion and kindness, if we see someone or something in suffering we want to naturally take care of it. In this episode, the guys discuss what prevents us from living in alignment with this nature.

In this episode the boys are joined by founder of Outback Mind Aaron Shultz who shares his experiences in the mental and physical health industries and what he’s now focused on to help the community and make the world a better place.

“Life” happens to all of us to different degrees, and we can’t control anything other than how we feel when we encounter these challenges and adversity. In this episode the guys explore how equipped people are to manage themselves when shit hits the fan.

The guys are joined by co founder of Endota Spa Melanie Gleeson in which they have a wonderful chat around what it took to start a fledgling business in a fledgling industry and then grow it into a well respected and successful national company. Mel provides some amazing insights into her mindset and how to overcome and embrace all the challenges…well worth the listen!

This episodes topic is one we could all do with more of, especially in todays modern world. There is so much adversity and suffering in the world, even a little bit more resiliency can make a big change to how we feel in our daily lives.

It’s easy to get caught up in the human race and feeling busy all the time. In this episode, the guys discuss how stopping and “being” is equally important is moving and “doing”.

In this episode the boys unpack how the insatiable ego drives so much of what we do and how we can begin to observe the irrational voice in our head and laugh at how bloody silly it can be at times.

In this episode, the guys discuss how easy and common it is to get overwhelmed but then how to create a state of feeling calm and composed, especially in challenging times.

“Deep Dan McLean” from episode #64 is back to carry on the conversation from that podcast, discussing awareness, consciousness, self/no self and lots of other brain breaking but beautiful topics.

In this episode and Nick and Ryan chat with ex serviceman Steve Willis (aka “Commando Steve”) about transitioning out of the army, life after the military, and his approach to now thinking about health in a holistic way, not just physically.