“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

In this warm, real-deal episode of Humaning, I sit down with Paul Holland—a long-time friend and fellow explorer of the human experience. We delve into the gifts (and growing pains) of uncertainty, navigating midlife transitions, redefining fatherhood, and pursuing freedom on our own terms.

“Uncertainty holds so much more freedom than the illusion of control.”

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with therapist and all-round legend Katia Erokhina to explore how we can find freedom, choice and meaning in life’s messier moments.

“It’s not always about fixing. Sometimes it’s about being with what is.”

In this special episode, I sit down with my partner Jo to explore FRACing — our own go-to framework for deeper, more meaningful conversations.

Chris Slater normally prefers to stay out of the limelight, but behind his private persona is a compelling story .

In this episode, Chris and I talk about the internal chaos that was bubbling away as he tried to build his chiro practise. The combination of control, anger and co-dependency was created some real-life "challenges" and he then realised he was turning to alcohol to numb the knock-on feelings.

But Chris's story is one of serious self-responsibility.

Emily Rockit is one hell of a storyteller.

In this episode, she shares her stories about navigating well-being, grappling with loss and the rollercoaster that is the music industry.

Along the way, we unpack the power of connection, the magic of storytelling and that all-too-familiar wrestling match with imposter syndrome.

Em also opens up about writing a book designed to empower indie artists, sharing hard-earned lessons from her own journey.

Nicole Dean is one inspiring human. 

As much for her honesty and courage as for her actions and achievements. 

In this conversation, we chat about burnout, identity shifts and what it took to rebuild after hitting rock bottom. We talk about how movement played a huge role in her transformation, the struggle to be kinder to herself and how nature became a big part of her healing.

Nic also opens up about the life-changing grief of losing her unborn baby and what it looked like to rediscover joy again. 

This is a raw, honest convo about growth, resilience and the beauty of getting to know yourself.

In this episode, I sit down (for the second time) with John Williams for a chat that feels less like an interview and more like two humans figuring things out together. We cover everything from therapy and personal growth to how tech is changing the way we connect (for better or worse).

John opens up about the wins he’s celebrating, why joy isn’t just a luxury, and the magic of giving himself permission to just be. We also dive into self-worth, personal space (especially as a parent) and the wild ride of navigating identity beyond just the roles we play.

Do you ever feel like you spend more time in your head than in your heart or body? Sophia gets it, it’s been her default way of navigating the world, using intellect and achievement to feel safe and valued.

In this episode, we dive into the deeper layers of this pattern, uncovering how it’s often tied to our sense of self-worth and the subtle ways it can protect us from feeling and facing shame.

Rick and Sophia share candid stories about their journeys to befriend shame, both within themselves and in relationship to others, reflecting on the profound transformations that can unfold when we allow ourselves be seen and held in our raw humanity.

Melanie Briony knows herself really well. She knows she can be a bit of a people pleaser, she can procrastinate and she would prefer to avoid uncomfortable conversations.

But as someone who runs her own business, she also knows these parts of her don't really serve her as a business owner and more importantly as a human.

Listen as Mel talks about the different ways she has accepted her parts and how she has used breathwork and nervous system regulation to really come home to herself.

Growing up in New York and now residing in Byron Bay, Greg Goldstein has lived a life full of rich experiences. A traveller in the true sense of the word both geographically and internally, he is a deep well of wisdom.

In this conversation, Greg shares his current reality of being called forward towards parenthood and the role perfectionism plays in holding him back.

We also dance with the challenges of getting lost in story and rumination it leads to a juicy conversation.

Claire Baker is a hell of a human. 

A ridiculously accomplished academic, author and change-maker in a professional sense, Claire is insanely intelligent and has found it safer to keep the entirety of her brilliance under wraps for most of her life. 

To avoid being too big or too much for other people to save them from feeling uncomfortable.

In this podcast, she shares her story of growing up looking through this lens and how it has shaped much of he life.

On this solocast, Rick reflects back on the year that was looking at what was good, what was bad and what was funny. This is often the question he asks his son Finn when he gets home from school, but also seemed like a good way to break up the year.

While you are listening, you may also consider what your good, bad and funny have been this year. Leave a comment below to share as I would love to hear yours.

Monique Dalais has had an amazing professional evolution from a corporate inner-city lawyer to now running her own counselling practice.

They also touch on their experiences with imposter syndrome, worthiness, presence, acceptance and what life is like now.

If you feel a bit stuck in a job you may not love, this episode is worth a listen.

On the surface, Richard Hil is an accomplished academic and prolific author. But if you look a little deeper than his achievements, you will see that he is, at the core, a uniquely curious human. 

A gifted storyteller with a unique view of the world, Richard is really a student of life and what makes up our human experience. In this podcast, we dance all over the place but the common thread is around connection. 

In this chat, Rick and Laura dig into perfectionism, being capable and the challenge this creates when needing to a ask for help. They explore how this has showed up in the past for Laura and how she now responds differently.

This also discuss what self-support looks like compared to external support, the process of change, self-abandonment and a heap more.

In this episode, Rick and Cam explore the theme of having a voice and the sneaky role fear can play in this. They discuss Cam's current journey of leaving the security of his 9-5 job and going all-in on his true passion... music.

Cam's story is super inspiring to anyone who wants to follow their heart and do more of what they love. He even included a little music surprise to round out the podcast.

This one will make you smile.

In this episode, Rick and Jo chat about the response to their first podcast and how it led to influx of reconnection with Jo's previous work community.

This moved to a discussion about the importance of community as we navigate the roller-coaster experience of life and how our ability to either ask or not ask for support can sometimes limit our opportunities for growth and change.

In this episode, Rick and Genevieve start with the story of their last podcast together that never made the light of day and what they both took from the experience.

The theme throughout this podcast is how we see our own value in the world. Genevieve explains where and why she previously placed her value in her work and how that focus has now moved towards her family with some amazing downstream effects.

Throughout this discussion they also dance with the topic of masculine and feminine dynamics, especially through the lens of Alison Armstrong's work.

In this conversation, Leith Walton discusses the important role play and creativity have had in his life so far - originally as a way to cope and now as a unique professional career.

They explore how Leith's ability to go inward while battling chronic illness as a teenager has fed his creative imagination as an illustrator and world builder.

Both Rick and Leith discuss how they have benefited personally from sitting in a weekly men's circle together and how travel has shaped Leith's ability to surrender and work more with the flow of life.

In this conversation, Rick and Lucy explore their journeys of self-discovery, sobriety and the impact of emotional health on relationships. They discuss the nuances of co-dependency, the evolution of their identities and the challenges and joys of parenting.

The dialogue emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the transformative power of therapy, particularly body psychotherapy. Their candid reflections provide valuable insights into navigating life's complexities and fostering deeper connections with oneself and others.