Best Ian Cattanach Podcasts (2025)

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Cormac McCarthy on "The Passenger" 2:46

1d ago2:46

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Today we will be talking about the only statement that we know of that Cormac McCarthy has said in relation to "The Passenger" outside of a general synopsis of it he's made in a couple interviews. This was found in a box in relation to McCarthy's novel "The Road." However, this statement does not reveal the plot or direction of the novel, but rathe…

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Cormac McCarthy wrote "The Passenger" for 40 years?? 🖋 4:37

1d ago4:37

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We will be viewing some timelines today and analyzing how long Cormac McCarthy has actually been working on "The Passenger" and Stella Maris. It could be anywhere from 40-60 years depending on the source lol! The first source is McCarthy himself, the second source is what seems to be common knowledge from McCarthy scholars, and the third is from a …

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Cormac McCarthy on Classical Education 11:30

1d ago11:30

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In a recent Cormac McCarthy interview he made a couple comments on classical education and how that has been lost in the western world. The conversation took this turn while they were discussing geniuses in the realm of physics. The interviewer asks Cormac why thinkers like Oppenheimer and Einstein seem to be extinct now. After the clip, I dive int…

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Cormac McCarthy's "The Crossing" Influences 16:51

1d ago16:51

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My favorite Cormac McCarthy novel is "The Crossing." So, today we are kicking off a new series that will be exploring all of Cormac McCarthy's influences. There are over 150 confirmed influences alone!!! However, today we will explore the two influences that Michael Lynn Crews documents in his book "Books Are Made Out of Books: A Guide to Cormac Mc…

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Cormac McCarthy on Robert Oppenheimer 14:32

1d ago14:32

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Today we will be watching a clip and discussing Cormac McCarthy’s thoughts on Robert Oppenheimer. At some level, McCarthy and Oppenheimer are dyads and shadows of each other! Oppenheimer appears in Cormac McCarthy's novel "The Passenger" and in this video, we will also discuss Oppenheimer's schizophrenia in relation to Alicia's schizophrenia in "Th…

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What Cormac McCarthy Book Should you Read First? 8:56

1d ago8:56

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Figuring out a reading order for Cormac McCarthy can be hard. Some of McCarthy's works are inaccessible to beginner readers, and other books may not be exciting or dynamic enough for more fluff readers. So today I'll be outlining three different reader archetypes and providing a Cormac McCarthy reading order for them! Comment your thoughts down bel…

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Cormac McCarthy on TRANSGENDERISM 8:12

1d ago8:12

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By Ian Cattanach

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Cormac McCarthy on Writing Novels 9:52

1d ago9:52

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Cormac McCarthy rarely gives advice on writing novels, but in this video today we will be reading a lost interview (until 2022) with Cormac McCarthy where he is more candid about his writing process than ever before.By Ian Cattanach

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Cormac McCarthy's Biography: High School 8:23

1d ago8:23

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Today we will be talking about Cormac McCarthy's high school experience. This will be a part of a new series titled "The Life of Cormac McCarthy" which will be a biography on all the parts of his life! Cormac McCarthy attended high school at "Knoxville Catholic School" from 1947 to 1951. His two older sisters were very active and successful student…

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I Wrote Blood Meridian by Hand: Here's What I Learned 8:45

1d ago8:45

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A couple years ago I wrote Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian" by hand. This process took months but revealed a lot more than reading "Blood Meridian" multiple times. Today, I will talk about my experience writing "Blood Meridian by Hand," the benefits of doing so, and some of the things I learned about the text from the process.…

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Welcome to the Cormac McCarthy Podcast! 5:18

10d ago5:18

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An intro to the podcast!By Ian Cattanach

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219: The Grieving Body, and the Science of Love and Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor 54:28

3M ago54:28

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, to explore the intricate relationship between grief, the brain, and the body. Drawing from her decades of research, Mary-Frances shares insights on how our bodies physically experience grief, why loss reshapes our inner world, and how cultural an…

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218: Dr. Kirk Honda on Cultural Shifts, Philosophical Insights, and Healing Modalities 1:25:38

4M ago1:25:38

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On this episode of The Mind Mate Podcast, I chat with the legendary Dr. Kirk Honda about all things therapy, culture, and philosophy. We dive into different therapeutic approaches—what works, what doesn’t, and why it all depends—while unpacking how cultural trends are shaping the way we think about mental health. We also get into some big philosoph…

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217: Archetypes, Dreams, and the Hidden Patterns That Rule Your Life with Dr. Michael Conforti 1:18:57

6M ago1:18:57

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In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Michael Conforti, Jungian analyst and founder of the Assisi Institute, to explore the intricate interplay between archetypes, dreams, and the unconscious. Together, we delve into how patterns of meaning shape our lives, the role of the collective unconscious in human behaviour, and the transformati…

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216: Dr. Kirk Schneider on Finding Meaning and Awe in Everyday Life 1:06:05

6M ago1:06:05

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Welcome back to The Mind Mate Podcast! Today, I have the absolute honour of sitting down with Dr. Kirk Schneider—one of the leading voices in contemporary existential-humanistic psychology and a true pioneer in the field of depth-oriented healing.Dr. Schneider has an impressive career that spans decades. He’s a licensed psychologist, the past edito…

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215: Emmy Van Deurzen on Authenticity, Dreams, and Existential Wisdom 1:11:04

7M ago1:11:04

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In this episode of The Mind Mate Podcast, I had the absolute privilege of speaking with Emmy Van Deurzen, an iconic figure in existential psychotherapy and philosophy. We delved into the rich terrain of dream analysis and discussed how our unconscious lives can reveal pathways to authenticity.We also explored Emmy's personal journey: her love of So…

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214: Philosophies of Psychedelic Experiences with Dr. Julien Tempone-Wiltshire 1:01:54

9M ago1:01:54

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In this special episode, I sit down with Dr. Julien Tempone-Wiltshire to explore the profound philosophical implications of psychedelic experiences. We dive deep into how these altered states of consciousness can reshape our understanding of reality, identity, and existential meaning. Dr. Tempone-Wiltshire brings his expertise in the intersection o…

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213: Living an Examined Life with Dr. James Hollis 50:53

9M ago50:53

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Welcome back to The Mind Mate Podcast! In this special episode, I’m joined by the renowned Jungian analyst and author, Dr. James Hollis. Dr. Hollis has written extensively about the human condition, meaning-making, and navigating the complexities of modern life through a depth psychology lens. Together, we dive deep into the existential themes of m…

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212: How Psychedelics Are Revolutionising Mental Health With Matt Zemon 1:01:34

11M ago1:01:34

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Matt Zemon, MSc, an Educator, Author, and Leader in Psychedelic Wellness, specializes in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. Author of the best-selling Psychedelics for Everyone and the preparation and integration journal Beyond the Trip, he holds a Master's degree in psychology and neuroscience from King's College London. Matt combines ac…

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212: Accessing FLOW STATES To Find Your Purpose With Hailee Ingleton 59:57

11M ago59:57

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In the latest episode of The Mind Mate Podcast, Tom interviews Hailee, a distinguished researcher who has completed her PhD studies on flow states and intergroup conflict. In this engaging discussion, Hailee delves into the fascinating intersection of psychological flow—a state of deep focus and immersion—and its impact on reducing tension and fost…

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211: Making Sense of Postmodernism with Ian Cattanach (Write Conscious) 58:15

11M ago58:15

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In episode 211 of the "Mind Mate" podcast, I sit down with my friend Ian Cattanach for an engaging discussion. We delve into the profound ideas of Jordan Peterson, Martin Heidegger, Cormac McCarthy, and David Foster Wallace. Together, we explore the intersection of philosophy, literature, and psychology, shedding light on how these influential thin…

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210: Find Meaning In A Chaotic World With Existential Psychotherapy 55:27

11M ago55:27

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In this episode of the Mind Mate podcast, Tom and Aaron, both experienced psychotherapists, engage in a deep and dynamic discussion about the varying approaches to psychotherapy. Tom and Aaron explore the nuances of existential psychotherapy, highlighting its focus on personal meaning, freedom, and the human condition. They contrast this with clini…

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209: Navigating Anxiety and Parenting in the Digital Age 47:51

11M ago47:51

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Welcome back to the Mind Mate podcast! In this episode, Tom and Pauly dive into a lively discussion, blending humour and insight as they explore Jonathan Haidt's new book, "The Anxious Generation." Together, they unpack the book's themes, shedding light on the growing anxiety among today's youth and the societal factors contributing to this trend. …

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208: The Evolutionary Psychology of Literary Fiction With William Flesch 1:02:13

12M ago1:02:13

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William Flesch is the author, most recently, of Comeuppance: Costly Signaling, Altruistic Punishment, and Other Biological Components of Fiction (Harvard, 2008), and The Facts on File Companion to 19th Century British Literature. He teaches the history of poetry as well as the theory of poetic and narrative form at Brandeis, and has been Internatio…

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207: How Existential Psychotherapy Transforms Therapy With Dr. Julien Tempone-Wiltshire 55:26

12M ago55:26

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Dr Julien Tempone-Wiltshire is a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy, who also works as a psychotherapist specialising in complex trauma. Julien holds a PhD in Philosophy and Literature, a Master of Social Work, a Bachelors of Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Philosophy and Science (1st Honours, ANU). He has previously worked as a lectu…

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206: Nietzsche, Nihilism and the Aesthetics of Grief with Dr. Kathleen Higgins 57:25

1y ago57:25

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Kathleen Higgins is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Her main areas of research are aesthetics, philosophy of emotion, philosophy of music, and 19th-century and 20th century continental philosophy (in particular, the works of Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche). She is author or co-author of eight books, includ…

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205: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom's Perspectives on the Goal of Therapy 19:17

1y ago19:17

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Hey guys, welcome back to The Mind Mate Podcast! I'm your host, Tom Ahern, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of psychotherapy through the eyes of two legendary figures: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom. Carl Rogers, the mastermind behind client-centred therapy, has revolutionised the way we think about the therapeutic …

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204: You HAVE To Read The Creative Act by Rick Rubin 23:27

1y ago23:27

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Mind Mate Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into one of my favourite books, "The Creative Act" by the legendary Rick Rubin. Known for his transformative work in the music industry, Rubin has distilled decades of creative insights and wisdom into this compelling guide, making it an essential read for anyone looki…

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203: Scientific Evidence for the Denial of Death: Terror Management Theory 1:16:55

1y ago1:16:55

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I am pumped for this episode of the podcast! We have a truly enlightening discussion with the pioneers of Terror Management Theory (TMT), Dr. Sheldon Solomon, Dr. Jeff Greenberg, and Dr. Tom Pyszczynski. Terror Management Theory, a groundbreaking concept in psychology, explores how humans cope with the inherent awareness of their mortality. Develop…

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202: Philosophies of Buddhist Teachings and Practices with Professor John Powers 1:11:49

1y ago1:11:49

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John Powers currently holds a joint position at the University of Melbourne in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies and the Contemplative Studies Centre. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities and author of 20 books and more than 100 articles, mainly on Buddhism and Tibetan history.…

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201: Personal Experiences, Insights and Tools to Manage Depression and States of 'Deep Rest' 41:39

1y ago41:39

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Welcome back everyone! In this podcast, we, Tom and Paul, (holistic lifestyle coach) delve into the complexities of depression, exploring its causes, symptoms, and impact on daily life. We share personal experiences and insights, emphasising the importance of recognising early signs and seeking help. We discuss the correlation between states of non…

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200: The Science of Sleep with Registered Nurse Deb Herdman 58:56

1y ago58:56

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Deb Herdman is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur and certified sleep practitioner. She is the creator of Nigh’ Nigh’, an author of two e-books and has been published in print, online, radio, and podcasts both in Australia and across the world. Deb presents sleep seminars to parent groups, health institutions, schools, and workplaces and virtual cons…

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199: The Grieving Brain, Accessing Flow States, and Exploring Spiritual Practices with Paul Glezer 33:47

1y ago33:47

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Welcome to episode 198! In this episode Pauly and Tom touch on a multitude of topics ranging from the grief and what the brain does in response to grieving to ways to access the flow state, The boys also touch on what Pauly learnt on his trip to India as well as his silent retreat meditation experiences; why Tom is feeling called to actively practi…

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198: Forming New Habits, and Why the Terror of Death Shapes Us All with Paul Glezer 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

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Paul has been immersed in the Health and Wellbeing space since 2003, with extended experience in strength and conditioning, calisthenics, mobility, and stress management. Paul’s approach to training is ‘client first’ training. His experience training hundreds of people over the years has taught him that balance is the key ingredient to progress. St…

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197: The Secret Life of You with Kerri Sackville 54:29

2y ago54:29

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Kerri Sackville is an Australian author, columnist, and social commentator. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including The Sunday Times UK, SBS Life, http://news.com.au , mamamia.com, The Australian Women’s Weekly, and Prevention Magazine. A long-time contributor to the Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne Age and Sunday Life magazine, Ke…

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196: The Rise of AI, Echo Chambers and Cultivating Self-awareness with Craig Harper 59:24

2y ago59:24

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Craig Harper is one of Australia’s leading presenters, writers and educators in the areas of health, high-performance, resilience, self-management, leadership, corporate change, communication, stress management, addiction and personal transformation. Craig has been an integral part of the Australian health and fitness industry since 1982 and in tha…

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195: Religion, Death, Drugs and Sexuality in the 21st Century with Gary Laderman 57:23

2y ago57:23

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Gary Laderman is a professor of American religious history and cultures At Emory University. He teaches and writes about death and dying, religion and sexuality, and sacred drugs. He is the author of Don’t Think About Death: A Memoir on Mortality. His other books include an exploration of the sacred in the new American religious landscape: Sacred M…

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194: The Future of Psychotherapy with Dr. Margaret Ross 1:02:28

2y ago1:02:28

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Dr. Margaret Ross is a senior clinical psychologist at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne working in Psychosocial cancer care and Palliative Medicine depts. Marg is the Chief Principal Investigator for Australia's first Psilocybin assisted psychotherapy trial to treat depression and anxiety associated with terminal illness. Connect with Dr. Margaret R…

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193: Using Music as a Powerful Healing Modality with Rodney Pollak 46:14

2y ago46:14

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Rodney is a Registered Music Therapist who has a passion for connecting people to their internal and external worlds through music. Since completing his Masters of Music Therapy in 2017, Rodney has worked across a multitude of settings in both: Hospitals Community Not for Profit Organisations He has experience providing music therapy to support peo…

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192: Movement as an Integrative Therapy for Life with Oscar Meerman 47:51

2y ago47:51

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Oscar Meerman is a holistic strength and calisthenics coach who draws on a variety of different fields to get the best out of his clients. Beyond his work, however, he is also a deep thinker, a reflective and wise soul, and someone who sees movement as a pathway to greater learning and self-understanding. Connect with Oscar Meerman Instagram: https…

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191: Three Tools to get the MOST out of your Dog with Jordan Weizman 1:00:49

2y ago1:00:49

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Jordan Weizman is an accredited canine behaviourist and trainer and is the founder of chilled & Fulfilled. Chilled & fulfilled are driven by their motto “ teaching people, transforming dogs” and are determined to improve the lives of humans and their dogs through an education in canine psychology, communication, leadership. Jordan’s interest in dog…

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190: The Infinite Power of the Breath to Create Permanent Life Changes with Siobhan Macleod 37:12

2y ago37:12

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Siobhan Lou is a Breathwork Meditation Healer, all the way from the Scottish Highlands! After involving herself in a few Breathwork classes in Bali—whilst working as a head trainer/coach at a functional training facility—she was deeply moved and is now inspired to help others gain a greater sense of self-awareness, practice being mindful and reconc…

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189: End Couple Conflict Now! with Renowned Psychotherapist Lissy Abrahams 58:39

2y ago58:39

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Lissy Abrahams is an individual and couples psychotherapist. She was one of four candidates selected into a 4-year couples psychotherapy Masters in London at the world-renowned institute, Tavistock Relationships. Later, she tutored and lectured here. Lissy returned to Sydney, and founded the Sydney-based therapy clinic, Heath Group Practice. She wo…

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188: How to Actually get Unstuck and Achieve your Goals with Alex VanHouten 1:01:59

2y ago1:01:59

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Alex VanHouten began his career studying Chemistry and Psychology at Vanderbilt University on the road to becoming an orthopedic surgeon--- But when the medical field failed to provide answers about how to live well with a rare genetic disorder, Alex turned instead to the world of personal training and health coaching. Today, as a Master Trainer, N…

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187: The Body's Innate Intelligence and Capacity to Heal Itself with Nat Sabaag 51:23

2y ago51:23

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Nathalie completed a Bachelor of Clinical Science in 1999 followed by a Master of Health Science 2001 at Victoria University. Over the past 20 years, Nathalie has worked alongside some notable Osteopaths along the eastern side of Australia - from Launceston to the Gold Coast and Sydney before settling back home in Melbourne in 2012. From a sporting…

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186: How to Achieve Massive Wealth, Financial Freedom and Live Life on your Terms I Jackson Millan 53:14

2y ago53:14

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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185: Why You Should Be Scared Sit less when Sitting with Dr. Stefan Zavlin 52:46

2y ago52:46

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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184: Finding Meaning at the End of Life with Dr. Chris Kerr 49:29

2y ago49:29

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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183: How to Parent your SPICY Kid, Heal your Trauma and Self Sooth with Psychotherapist Heidi Rogers 1:01:09

2y ago1:01:09

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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182: The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening with Jonathan Kingsley 42:38

2y ago42:38

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Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent pod…

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