Woke Blokes Podcast

It's been a long time coming, but the boys finally found a way to make a whole episode golf related! You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this, lots of great takeaways for everyone.

Ever driven somewhere and realised when you arrive that you weren't really taking notice of much? And then wonder how you got there without focusing? In this episode, the guys dive into the subconscious world and explore how we do so much without realising it.

With Ryan still otherwise occupied, Mitch jumps in the co pilot chair again and unpacks with Nick the differences and similarities between spirituality and psychology.

With Hass out of action for a bit, Nick jumps in the drivers seat and has Mitch along for the ride who picks his brain on a range of topics which we think you'll enjoy!

Ryan gives Nick an early Christmas present in this episode by providing a topic to discuss, and what a topic it is too! The guys unpack spiritual bypassing, or when people use spiritual ideas or practices to avoid or sidestep facing unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, or unfinished developmental tasks.

In this episode the guys dive into what determines if something is a problem, and how we can become trained to collect a lot of problems….which is problematic!

Seeing the world only in black and white is very restrictive and causes a host of mental health problems so in this episode the guys speak about current, real world events and how we can change the lens we look through in order to feel better.

In this episode the boys discuss the different attributes that we can consciously cultivate within ourselves to feel more at peace and make it easier to move through our lives.

One close to the heart this week as Nick's brother James joins the boys as a guest to talk about his work as a teacher and also the work he is doing through his social media to spread some positivity in the world.

Raunchy, rude, ridiculous, right out there…..this episode took a very interesting turn and could've easily derailed but the boys dug in and got things back on track for what will probably go dowan as one of the best episodes yet!

The guys are joined by Eliza Cox, director of the wonderful new documentary “Queens of Concrete” follows three young girls as they evolve into young women over a 7 year period in which they endeavour to make it to the Olympic Games in Tokyo to represent Australia in Skateboarding. A really insightful conversation about growing up, dealing with adversity, and the pressure of attaining lofty heights.

Nick realised that they had never covered politics or religion in any episode, and they still haven't really! This is a bit of a random episode where they venture in and out of different topics but as always, it comes back to how we can turn up as our best selves.

In this episode the guys finally get around to diving deeper into meditation, discussing the different forms, how it helps us to feel better, and ways in which we can incorporate it into our lives.

The boys are back after a bit of a hiatus and get straight back to business, discussing the dynamics of the relationships we coexist in and exploring what is it that we're bringing to the table.

Scott joins the guys on this episode and shares his incredible journey of recovery from deep drug addiction to living life feeling fulfilled, connected and clean. An amazing listen for everybody, not just those struggling with addiction.

In this episode the guys discuss the workings of internal and external conflict, and suggest ways in which we can all “walk each other home”.

In this episode the guys are joined by Joy who shares her story of how she initially struggled with the hand that the universe dealt her but is now finding a lot of joy in life through “doing the work”.

In this episode the guys discuss how easy it is to go from one end of the spectrum to the other, and how to come to rest in the middle, being centred, peaceful and happy.

In this episode Nick and Ryan discuss what the nervous system is, how it is influenced by life events, it's relationship with the brain, and how they collaborate to determine how we feel and experience the world as we move through it.

In this episode the guys chat with Mitch who is learning tools from both MyndFit and The Centre For Healing about what led him to being on his personal growth journey and what that experience is like. Great insights for those considering “doing the work”.

In this episode the guys discuss how to help the people in our lives in a healthy way, and Ryan offers that we can achieve this at the intersection of being supportive and encouraging and whilst also challenging and setting boundaries. Really interesting listening with lots of takeaways.

In this episode, Ryan shares how he struggles to slow down and the guys unpack how that occurs and what strategies can be used to stop rushing and just enjoy for a bit what has been accomplished.

With Nick being an empath and Ryan being a highly sensitive person, the boys thought it would be beneficial for listeners to gain a deeper understanding into what those natures are like so you can embrace it if you are one, or learn to better live in harmony with someone that may be in your life.

Starting off 2024 in style, the guys dive straight into the topic of what vibe are we putting out, and what are we giving to the world instead of subtracting? Some great nuggets in this one to kick off the year. Enjoy!

Mental health advocate, speaker, ambassador and all round good guy Tony McManus joins the guys to discuss how people can improve their mental health and wellbeing through connecting and giving. Lots of great tips and food for thought in this one!

In this episode the guys discuss the attachments we humans naturally form, the difference between biologically driven desires and ego based ones, and the issues that arise from when we start preferring things to happen which are mostly out of our control.

For those of you that don't know, Ryan (or his VA to be more precise) puts the recording together and does the graphic, and Nick uploads it all onto the internet. Ryan came into the recording of this episode really flat and listless (not dissimilar to his effort in the final round of the golf tournament they played in recently) so decided to call this episode the shittiest one they had done. Enjoy!

We're all in relationships (of some kind) so in this episode, the guys thought it was worth exploring what a relationship is, why we have them and what's involved in co creating a successful one.

The guys have a casual conversation in this episode about how they play the game of shifting between “being” and “doing” and noticing when they get stuck in either one for too long.

Social Golf Australia is Australia's biggest golf club and on this episode the founder Matty Pitt joins the guys again to discuss the importance of belonging to a community and feeling connected.

Nick's mate Dan, one of the co-founders of TradeMutt and TIACS Foundation reached out after listening to the last episode about mental health charities and offered to come on and peel back the curtain on how TIACS Foundation works and share his thoughts on how the industry can evolve. Really great listening!

Bit of a spicy topic in this episode where Nick questions if anyone who is really struggling with their mental health actually benefits from people donating to mental health charities or doing push ups to raise awareness.

In this episode the guys discuss how we can break free of the models we develop that keep us conditioned to living a certain way to then live bravely by taking risks and getting out of our comfort zone, which is where our growth lies!

Most of us have someone in our lives who we wish we could help because we love them and its hard to see them suffer, or that we could change because they are making our lives harder than necessary. In this episode, the guys discuss strategies to better handle ourselves and those around us, especially when they don't want to be helped or changed.

In the last of the 4 part Master Series podcast, Nick takes the reigns and explores the life and work of Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Dr Viktor Frankl whose work has helped greatly on Nicks personal journey and also become part of the MyndFit programs.

The third instalment of the Master Series has Ryan talking about the work of Toltec wisdom guru Don Miguel Ruiz, and how the teachings from that school of thought can be applied to living life on a deeper level with much more love, peace, connection and happiness.

How fitting that for the 100th episode of the Woke Blokes Podcast, part 2 of the Master Series is none other than fan favourite one of the wokest blokes of recent history….Ram Dass! In this episode, Nick unpacks what he loves about Ram Dass and how he has influence Nick both personally and professionally. Congrats to the guys on reaching 100 episodes too!

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.