Thor Holt Presents

Award winning Scottish comedian Billy Kirkwood brings his trademark energy to a wildly honest chat about comedy, health, and… LinkedIn?! From family heart attacks to high-octane stage presence, Billy shares what fuels him, and why LinkedIn might be a secret weapon for comics, not just corporates. We dive into the gritty joys of performing in drive-ins and weird venues, the career pivots beyond stand-up, and staying resilient when the spotlight gets weird. Hilarious, heartfelt, and full of unexpected wisdom this one's for the misfits with ambition.Billy Kirkwood Instagram Tickets for Billy's Edinburgh Fringe show, CHAOS, is 3:15pm every day at the Beehive Inn, 18-20 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU

Hospitalised in Spain, embracing Ayahuasca and group laughter as therapy. Outed in a comedy club as a LinkedIn rogue, Thor shares how humour is becoming a tool for self realisation through his new Thorapy.AI Viking Coach - Reflecting on life purpose, and emphasising the legacy through meaningful connections rather than wealth, inspired by a friend's funeral with standing room only. More life and plant medicine insights with upcoming Scottish comedians and psychedelic wonderers. 

How to end the 'War on Drugs', the Queer (positive) history of Cannabis with AIDS crisi, and so much more - Lex Pelger; writer and researcher of; 'Cannabinoids & the People' newsletter on Substack + canna-edu vids on YT @cannabinoidsandthepeople + the Moby Dick pot books (graphic novels on cannabis) Find Lex via his link tree here Lex and his very popular TikTok here Connect with Thorapy Podcast on Instagram now

Thor talks psychedelics and drug risk reality with, Anne Schlag. Head of Research and acting CEO at Drug Science, Honorary Fellow at Imperial College London and a senior colleague of David Nutt. To become a ⁠Drug Science member go here⁠ todayDrug Science paper on adverse effects of psychedelics The Australia story: Current status and future challenges for the clinical applications of psychedelics Australian developments Thor Holt welcomes your connection here on LinkedIn

Why war-prone Western leaders need Ayahuasca, how Aya PTSD treatment enables Western soldiers to make healthier life choices and much more... We travel from sanitised Yale to jungle purges with Max C Wood (IG) today, who's working on psychological and biological markers for the therapeutic potential of Ayahuasca in traditional (Shipibo) settings with research organisation, Onaya. Based in the heart of the Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve near Iquitos in Peru, the Ayahuasca Foundation's Riosbo Research Center is Onaya Science's main research hub. The team works alongside the Indigenous healers to design and conduct studies into ceremonial ayahuasca, involving them at every stage of the research. Check out the valuable work Onaya are doing here at their website and follow them on Instagram Onaya (IG) You can connect with Max on LinkedIn here.Connect with Thor on LinkedIn here and check out his 5 star coaching client feedback on TrustPilot here

Caroline Kelly talks Menopause rebrand and Thor manages to lever Mother Ayahuasca into the chat! Seriously life saving stuff from Caroline and her co host, psychiatrist, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni ( a previous guest on this pod) . Their new pod series features;•⁠ ⁠Dr. Rebecca Lo - GP - Lived experience of perimenopausal depression •⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Sarah White CEO of Jean Hailes for Women's Health •⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Sonia Davison Education expert from Jean Hailes•⁠ ⁠⁠Kaz Cooke - Author •⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Louise Newson (UK)•⁠ ⁠⁠Senator Larissa Waters - Leader of the Greens in the Australian SenateConnect with Thor on Linkedin because he'd love to hear from you!

Best selling Author, Nico Canon (IG @Nicocanon_ ) founder @Ayahuasca.Colombia ayahuasca.colombia on ayahuasca, alcohol, and open relationships...Connect with Thor at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholt . to deal with presentation or interview anxiety

'Frank' is married and ethically non monogamous...

Chinese language linguist, entrepreneur and the only male social anxiety coach on the Google; Ed Barton joined Thor on the show. Find out how you can legally live as a Zen Monk in Japan, how Ed conquered anxiety... hear about our contrasting Ayahuasca experiences and most of all, why neither of us eat cats, no matter how rude we might look to our hosts! Yes really. Here his sad yet entertaining life story and get super useful social anxiety busting tips on Ed's YouTube, www.youtube.com/@TheSocialAnxietyCoach Connect with Ed Barton on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ed-barton-a04044318 or his website thecrmethod.com Overcome your interview and career anxieties with Thor's Captain Your Career Checklist https://bit.ly/captain-your-career Help for your presentation anxiety with Thor's Pilot Your Presentation resource https://bit.ly/Pilot-Your-Presentation #anxiety #beatanxiety #socialanxiety #zen #zenmonk #presentationcoach #lifecoach #impostersyndrome #healthanxiety #ayahuasca #ayahuascascotland #ayahuascauk #linkedin

If you suffer from social anxiety, especially events with people you don't yet know, this short podcast can help. If you suffer from anxiety before you speak in public /present or prior to interviews these two resources may also help Presentations https://bit.ly/Pilot-Your-Presentation Interviews https://bit.ly/captain-your-career #anxiety #socialanxiety #publicspeaking #interviewtips #lifecoach #businesscoach #coach

"Scottish People REALLY Need Ayahuasca… " says Sam Believ, Ex North Sea Engineer turned Columbian Retreat Founder … he says "...everyone can benefit from Ayahuasca, especially Offshore (Oil & Gas) Workers, because hurt people, hurt people.” We discuss fulfilment versus happiness, and how world leaders trying plant medicine would change the world for the better overnight… Sam offers free retreat for the First Minister of Scotland (or your president) at his beautiful retreat https://ayahuascaincolombia.com/ or IG lawayra_retreat Connect with host, Thor https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholt/ and if you get anxious about interviews or presenting he's created a couple of simple guides available free here https://bit.ly/captain-your-career and https://bit.ly/Pilot-Your-Presentation #ayahuasca #scotland #oilandgas #aberdeen #career #coaching #publicspeaking THIS PODCAST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE - IT IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

If you feel hopeless, I recorded this for you. Please rate/review this podcast and also connect on LinkedIn, my DMs are open https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholt/

One year into a relationship your partner admits they cheated and gives the proverbial, ‘hall pass' to get revenge at some unspecified future point. It is now 9 married years later… you've taken a fancy to somebody at work and it seems to be reciprocated. Should you act on the historic hall pass? This dilemma came up on the excellent comedy podcast, ‘have a word' recently, and although I'm not a relationship coach, my clients have personal relationships which they want to communicate more effectively within as well as professional. With this in mind I feel qualified to chip in on this cheating partner dilemma and I've recorded a short response podcast with a third way I believe to be significantly more effective than 2 options the podcasters suggest... let me know what you think? Get in touch here https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholt/ #thorloveandlaughter #thor #cheatingspouse #cheating #relationshipadvice #relationshipcoach #relationshipcounselling #openrelationships #swinging #swingers #enm

From Dragon's Den Environmental Entrepreneur to Peace Activist, Gemma Roe shares heart felt hard hitting perspective on the plight of the Palestinian people. The parable Gemma quotes is here ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ones_Who_Walk_Away_from_Omelas

Dark thoughts? This is for you. TRIGGER WARNING Listener feedback so far - "One of the most poignant videos I have seen for a while. Something so open and honest, as all your videos are, but it touches so many people and it needs to be spoken about, both subjects. it's subjects we all need to address and support." "A great message Thor. As you say, the festive season can intensify feelings of hopelessness for many. As a psychologist, I urge you to reach out, connection can save lives. You're not alone and support is always here. Help is available.A single conversation could save a life; reach out, listen and please show compassion during this season. " Connect with me https://linkedin.com/in/thorholt⁠⁠ ..and please rate /review this podcast because that helps people find us and I'd really appreciate it - Thanks so much! ⁠ #suicide #mentalhealth #menopause #andropause #manopause #suicidalideation *THIS IS NOT MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE*

Alpha man of mystery drops by to share his TRT experience so far - rapid results and a fascinating story. We also hear a little about friend of the stars (NYT Best selling author involved) Caroline's new podcast; "Talking the Glass House" find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Deezer Episode 1 drops Wednesday November 20th ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-the-glass-house-podcast/id1779146757?i=1000676545540⁠ Book available in the UK and USA from January 2025 published through Hachette

We bumble through... MILFS, DILFS, & DATING OVER 50... •⁠ ⁠The phenomenon of young men wanting to have sex with much older women. Mummy issues? •⁠ ⁠Just toying with the idea of success on the apps? Who actually believes this works? Who's here for sex? Who's here for connection? Pretty sure some men say 'connection' to get laid... •⁠ ⁠Fake it til you make it - everyone lies, a little! •⁠ ⁠“Causes” - a category that can be selected such as BLM etc - “male feminism” is very suss says Caroline! •⁠ ⁠Are men applying pronouns to their bios for kudos or are they believers? •⁠ ⁠Location doesn't seem to matter, ie interstate, thousands of kms away- are they reading the info? Or just buzzing through pics? •⁠ ⁠Hanging out for the robot boyfriends. Bring them on Elon! We could program in preferences - from sex, to just the right amount of emotional and intellectual friction, but always remain together. TBD!! Connect with Thor at www.thorholt.com and find about Caroline's new podcast in development “Menopause: The Future” - or just to say hi (you don't have to be a super smart Scottish Builder!) - email clkproductionsmedia@gmail.com

1st Scottish, pro-peace, anti-war new joke writing competition, to spread peace and laughter in the World. Our Scottish Anti-War Comedians include: Adam Smith, Caleb Anderson, Iain MacDonald, Lucha AKA Rossco Peako, Hitesh Rathore and Calum Frost.

Personal reflections and 6 key considerations to keep in mind if you are considering this plant medicine for your own unconventional growth journey. Connect with Thor linkedin.com/in/thorholt Further reading as mentioned on show; https://michaelpollan.com/books/how-to-change-your-mind/ My current favourite AI tool as mentioned on show https://www.perplexity.ai/  

Trump assassination attempt, World War III looming, the end of a multipolar world order seemingly at hand. Alan Watts Philosophies are more relevant than ever before The United States, after a century of meddling in other governments—including over 80 regime changes or attempts at such—now finds itself in a precarious dance with China and Russia. Whether viewed as bullying or standing up, the fact remains, the globe is fraught with peril. In such a tumultuous era, Watts' teachings resonate more profoundly than ever. His insistence that life should not be taken too seriously, that we are all merely a dance of energy, offers a soothing balm to the frazzled nerves of modern society. Who was Alan Watts...? Listen and find out more.

What Julian Assange's release actually means, with Greg Barns SC, from Julian's Australia legal team. In 2012 Greg (a highly regarded human rights Barrister) took a call from John Shipton, Julian Assange's father. Greg had already done advocacy on the Assange case for the Australian Lawyers Alliance. John wished to know if Greg would run Julian's bid to be elected to the Australian Senate in the 2013 federal election. From then on, Greg worked with John, Julian's brother, Gabriel Shipton, lawyer Steve Kenny and others to help bring an end to the US pursuit of Assange for publishing material which clearly implicated the USA in war crimes in both Iraq and Afghanistan. This early work later became the Australian Assange campaign and we are delighted to welcome Greg back for a second interview.

A significant number of women experience sudden onset of severe anxiety/depression during mid-life resulting in problems such as forced early retirement or relational difficulties. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, internationally acknowledged as an expert in the field of women's mental health, discusses new approaches that deviate from the current treatment advice of SSRI anti-depressant medications, and examines the use of MRT (Menopause Hormone Treatment) for appropriate patients. https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centre https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00048674241253944 https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/

Sheep graze nearby, as we talk ayahuasca, attachment & peace, with Martin O'Toole; former ad-man turned mental health professional. Martin offers a unique blend of holistic mental health coaching, writing, and podcasting to guide people toward a state of mental wellness. Drawing from his own transformative experiences and training, Martin combines mindful, safe and intentional psychedelic practices to help others master the art of living well. In his book How To Die Happy: Curated wisdom, stories, and utilities for ... Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com › How-Die-Happy-Curated-ut... he shares practical, philosophical, and humorous insights on personal development, mental health, and the human condition. If you're looking for a holistic mental health coach who uses a unique combination of classical and non-ordinary conscious state techniques, check out his website https://psychedelic-integration.coach

Want more intimacy? This pilot of, 'F£cked @ 50 Podcast' is for you... Join Co-Hosts Caroline & Thor as they explore this, still surprisingly taboo topic, with a middle aged, but still got needs, mindset... Today's show sponsored by https://growthpresenter.com Enjoy Becoming a 100% Confident + Capable Presenter... Differentiate yourself - with enjoyable, unconventional, and commercially proven guidance, from Thor...

From corporate misery to microdosing mentor - Matt sold his business in 2014, and took the path of service, via an Ayahuasca journey in Costa Rica... Author of 'Worth The Fight', you can connect with Matt on linkedin.com/in/matt-simpsonwtf or at https://worththefightbook.org Today's show is sponsored by https://growthpresenter.com because, believe it or not, you can improve your situation remarkably, with one choice.  Although my client, Robert, sold his company for 1 billion, money was never his guiding force; his guiding value was steady focus on this one choice.  Robert had humble working-class origins, but as he grew, from Engineer to Manager, to CEO, and eventual successful exit, he chose to focus on one thing that most avoid, due to their fears or discomfort…  What was it Robert prioritised?  Communicating… Specifically, Robert invested in guidance for public speaking, storytelling and presenting throughout his career.  Why choose to repeatedly put himself through this process?  Because, Robert told me, communication confidence and capability (and enjoying it!), is a number one priority for winning; from initial promotions, to his MBO finance deal… to competitive pitch wins with his new venture, and then the market differentiation story, which led to his eventual acquisition.   Now semi-retired, Robert still refers clients to me, at all stages of their career, because he knows they will enjoy growth in confidence and results with me. To choose your communication focus, and enjoy it, like Robert did, go to GrowthPresenter.Com for your free confidence call. *** Disclaimer: None of the ideas or opinions on this podcast are medical advice. Most Psychedelic medicines are still illegal schedule 1 substances in the UK and U.S. Before making any changes, please consult your own medical professionals and laws.

John Goodlad and I discuss Shetland's Nordic Island future, his latest book, 'The Salt Roads: How Fish Made a Culture' and of course, our shared love of boats... connect with John [Advisor at Sustainable Oceans Fund, and Author of fascinating books] on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/john-goodlad-275a0331

An encouraging conversation with, Maddy Harland, Editor of @permaculturemagazine - we talk Whale close encounter, the collapse of the current growth centric economic model, and how to live in harmony with people and planet... Check out the magazine here https://permaculture.co.uk and connect with Maddy on IG @MaddyHarland

Greg Barns SC, tells you why Julian's case truly matters to EVERYONE, and what you can do about it. Greg is an adviser to Julian Assange and WikiLeaks; a Barrister practising in criminal law, administrative law and human rights. He is a sessional lecturer in the JD Program at RMIT University and teaches innovative Justice and Jurisprudence.

If life feels desperate right now, please listen to this episode with Graeme Cowan, founding Board Director of R U OK? https://www.ruok.org.au/ In 2000 Graeme went through a 5 year episode of depression (2 of which he describes as suicidal) that his psychiatrist described as the worst he had ever treated. Graeme emerged from this crisis with a different view about how we can increase our resilience, mood, and performance. Graeme's dedication and commitment to creating mentally healthy workplaces has seen him named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices for 2022 in the Mental Health & Resilience space. He is the author of 4 books, including the internationally acclaimed BACK FROM THE BRINK. Graeme also hosts The Caring CEO podcast, https://wecare365.com.au/podcast/ where he interviews CEO's who champion a culture of care AND high performance.

Why Edinburgh is the best city in the UK... Forth Valley competing with Silicon Valley... Skyscanner was Scottish, so was the pneumatic tyre! AKA inflatable tire if you are Joe Rogan ;) Andrew is enabling people to build their dream and share it with the world through universal app deployment https://fynelabs.com⁠  They are engaging early adopters of their low code product here https://fysion.app⁠  For people who are interested in the development side of things check out the open source project where this all started https://fyne.io⁠  See more about Andrew's writing and work at https://andy.xyz

Psychedelic-assisted Therapy change maker Tania de Jong joins me to tell her story of sober choir starter to Psilocybin seeker. Tania is a ground breaking social change maker, acclaimed soprano, award-winning social entrepreneur, creative innovation leader and global speaker.  Psychedelic-assisted therapy http://mindmedicineaustralia.org.au Singing programs changing lives ⁠http://creativityaustralia.org.au Tania's personal psychedelic story https://www.taniadejong.com/blog/my-magic-medicine-journey/ Tania's TED talk ⁠https://youtu.be/I_HOBr8H9EM?feature=shared⁠

Your 50's and 60's can be your best decades! Author of, 'The Rosie Project', former IT consultant, Graeme Simsion, turned his hand to fiction, aged 50. His novels have since sold more than six million copies in forty languages and all have had movie rights optioned. The Rosie Project was published in 2013, followed by The Rosie Effect and The Rosie Result, The Best of Adam Sharp, Creative Differences and the Two Steps series with his partner, Anne Buist.His other books include The Novel Project (how-to), a recipe book narrated by Rosie hero Don Tillman, and two books on data modelling. https://graemesimsion.com/⁠ **Speak With Courage is sponsored by Brei Consulting - Founded by Thor Holt - connect with Thor linkedin.com/in/thorholt **

Thor speaks from the heart, and introduces you to his 'Jamie' To be coached guest on Speak With Courage, and to connect with Thor go to, https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholt/

KWC Global, CEO, Russell Wardrop roams the field, from Stoicism to Alan Watts, with a dash of Viktor Frankl, and Scottish farm tales. Connect with Russell on LinkedIn here linkedin.com/in/russell-wardrop-60503211

Nothing is off limits in this positivity-micro-dose session. WW3 to C19 to Billionaires and Bra Baroness monkey business! If you'd like to naturally anaesthetise yourself to algorithm driven news angst, why not enjoy Rory's birds eye video views of Scotland; head to his beautiful mariner site https://westcoastpilotage.com - after all, stunning Scotland welcomes all visitors, not just Super Yacht toting Billionaires!

Outdoorsman CEO, speaker on AI, Techy Founder Dan Hawtrey joins Thor in the HippiHut. Dan's company deals with Intranets, digital workplace, AI & people tech and he's got a nuanced take on AI - Connect with Dan here linkedin.com/in/danhawtrey

Ollie is the National Geographic Master of Ceremonies, but initially trained as a lawyer - fitting then, that he's delivered comedy to 4 people in a hen coop and been terrorised by a room full of drunken Primary School Teachers! Enjoy our upbeat conversation .... we end up with how to heal Brexit broken hearts! btw, Ollie's tech start-up was a competitor to to Duolingo, he exited for a life changing stash, and then opted to burn it all on comedy! Ollie lived and worked in Japan and we discuss Hiroshima and cultural differences, especially with Americans. https://www.instagram.com/olliehorncomedy/

The UK is wobbling! Says Ben James But ‘awful is also opportunity'

If you'd like a permission slip to come home to who you truly are, this episode with one of my own favourite coaches is a must listen. Rob Begg, previously a CEO in design and retail, joined me in the Hippihut and the sometimes controversial conversation flowed from personal adventures to personal un-development, to war, to divorce. Connect with Rob linkedin.com/in/robertkbegg

Managing Director Eric Doyle is truly resilient (Marathon d' Sable Veteran - 6 days, 250 kms of desert endurance running hell, check out his genuinely superb (i'm a public speaking coach!) Tedx talk https://youtu.be/FUSPIHHUrcs?si=4MEpcfjCRAgjDtzP ) about lessons learned... and yet something has been really bugging Eric lately... we sat down for a catch up, & nothing was off limits; from post pandemic malady, to self inflicted 'waterboarding', through the 'soul', or lack of, in Scottish Cities, Eric doesn't hold back! He even gives up the best kept secret of Scottish beaches... for terrific content, and a warm Scottish welcome, don't hesitate to connect with Eric today, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictheogvstudio

Antonia Rolls, tells her Son, Costya's story; his life, and death. We then explore the gift she is creating, from a truly gruesome situation. If you've been hit by the issues raised in this podcast, Antonia welcomes contact (https://www.instagram.com/antoniarolls/) or https://antoniarolls.co.uk

Canadian Comedian Tom Stade returned to the HippiHut for a chat and as you might expect, things got crazy and we ended up deep in the woods! @stade.tom on Instagram.

Trapped in his Israeli apartment, a Scottish Oil worker had tough decisions to make. Here he shares his sobering story.

Energy Medicine Yoga Teacher, Katie (@ktmac_ncheese on IG) went from corporate tech in NYC, back to the earth as a WOOFF organic farm volunteer this summer and ended up finding her edge as part of our family @NorthHouseCroft on a tiny Shetland Island.

Disruptive Element Music, Managing Director, Brett Leboff, tells his story of an Israeli/Palestinian creative coexistence project in Area C in the West Bank - a rare meeting place for Jews and Palestinians (both 'educated' by the powers-that-be, that the 'other' is a threat to their existence) to share perspectives, poetry, music and to experience, firsthand, their common humanity.

If you're interested in sustainable personal growth, island and croft life, today's *WWOOF episode is for you. See island, croft and sea cave videos and pictures https://instagram.com/NorthHouseCroft/ For volunteer reviews and to apply to be a North House Croft volunteer https://wwoof.org.uk/en/host/34289-croft *Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)

Page 3 Girl for Renewables?! Original hippie island friend, Kaila McCulloch, drops by Thor's HippiHut to discuss her sustainable career dilemma, the lack of good green jobs...

HippiHut's wild journey to the island, a home birth, live cake eating, and the inside scoop on Ben Fogle; from original hippie tribe co founders, Andy and Sabina.

Creator of puppet magic for Royal Shakespeare Company, Spitting Image rebooted, and long time Little Angel Puppet Theatre Collaborator, Michael Fowkes, pops up in the HippiHut to address his current life limbo. Find out how to be less passive digital consumer, and make more 3D magic with Michael today https://michaelfowkes.com

If you get in your own way, this is the episode for you. Nicola Cook is courageous in facing up to her situation and things get whacky when Thor brings the Hippihut brainstorm vibe... if you feel the call of nature from your corporate HQ, this is also the episode for YOU! Meet Nicola up a hill or https://campsite.bio/wildwellness and https://www.wild-wellness.uk/⁠

Our Russell Brand comments age badly (allegedly) but I'll stand by Tony Benn. Film Producer Richard Turner goes deep and gets to his truth in the HippiHut... Richard's credits include; Amazon hit, 'The Last Heist', (2022) '25 Years of UK Garage' (2022) 'United Nation: Three Decades of Drum and Bass (2020). Connect on LinkedIn https:://linkedin.com/in/thorholt or IG @Thorshippihut