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Ep 32 – David Kassan : Presence in absence – Part 2
  Part 2 of a great conversation with American artist David Kassan. In this part of the conversation he has some great advice fro young artists and he also talks about the art business. David describes himself as a painter’s painter. I think he is a living master. Here is what we talk about in […]

Ep 31- David Kassan – Part 1 : Presence In Absence
  American artist David Kassan is a living master. He paints contemporary life in a classical way. His years of experience come out in this conversation as he reveals the obstacles he faces, why he paints, and what he had to do for the success he has achieved. Here is what we talk about Why […]

Ep 30 – Alyssa Monks : Creating the space for connection
  Patreon and Paypal link Alyssa Monks is an American artist. She is highly talented, highly respected and highly successful. In this episode she talks candidly about what real success means to her. How art can help make a connection to our humanness. Her relationships with galleries, and she gives tips for artists that are […]

Ep 29 – Stuart Fuchs : An invitation to play
  In this episode I’m chatting with Stuart Fuchs, performing artist, multi-instrumentalist, music educator & workshop facilitator. He specializes in Ukulele, Gypsy Jazz and Classical Guitar, Didjeridoo, and Percussion. He combines meditation and yoga into his approach to playing and teaching and he has some great insights into the creative process and the healing power […]

Ep 28 – The Hagan Brothers : Classical Pop Art
  Graeme Hagan, of The Hagan Brothers, talks to me about what it’s like growing up in a family of painters, how he and his brother Jo work together, and how it’s been for them establishing themselves as contemporary artists. He also covers a lot of the business side of art and the Australian art […]

Ep 27 – Ali Cavanaugh : Into the light – Part 2
  In part 2 of this podcast with American artist Ali Cavanaugh, she talks about surrendering to the creative process in art and life, parenthood, God, galleries, art factories, and a lot more. Ali knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to. […]

Ep 26 – Ali Cavanaugh – Part 1 : Into The Light
Patreon and Paypal link American artist Ali Cavanaugh talks technique, pitfalls, inspiration, business, spirituality, galleries, art school, motherhood, social media and a lot more in our conversation. And she knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to. Her paintings have been featured […]

Ep 25 – Aidan Killian : Love and Bankers
E  Aidan Killian charged a phone company €300 for hassling him, and they paid it. He insisted a health insurance company repay full costs to is uncle, €25,000, and they paid it. He’s not a barrister or legal whizz, he’s an Irish comedian. He has made it his business to not allow himself to be […]

Ep 24 – Kan Kyi Curwen : Slow living on a bike
  Kan Kyi Curwen is a 19 year old community organiser and bicycle renegade from Thailand. In a country that loves motor bikes and cars, Kan Kyi is on a mission to educate people on the simple benefits of life on a bike. He organises races, critical mass events, runs a community bike shop and […]

Ep 23 – Michael Leunig – Part 2 : The Holy Fool
  Part 2 of a lovely conversation I had with Australian icon Michael Leunig. A cartoonist for more than 40 years, Michael is also a writer, painter, philosopher and poet. Humble, wise and funny, I felt like I was catching up with an old friend. He has some golden insights into nearly all aspects of […]

Ep 22 – Michael Leunig – Part 1 : The Holy Fool
  I had a lovely conversation with Australian icon Michael Leunig. A cartoonist for more than 40 years, Michael is also a writer, painter, philosopher and poet. Humble, wise and funny, I felt like I was catching up with an old friend. He has some golden insights into nearly all aspects of life. Okay, I’ll stop […]

Ep 21 – Donnie Maclurcan : Global prosperity and the end of economic growth
Not-for-profit advocate, co-founder of The Post Growth Institute, afilliate professor of social science at Southern Oregon University, former exercise physiologist, social justice advocate, and author, Donnie Maclurcan makes Jason Bourne look like a bit of a slacker. This a great conversation. Donnie is passionate about the possibilities for change in the global economy and is well […]

Ep 20 – Ashley Longshore : Global F**cking Domination
E  Ashley Longshore is changing the art world one painting at a time. Unapologetically anti gallery, Ashley sells directly to her high profile collectors, sometimes straight from her Instagram account. Her prices start at around $30,000. She is a wonderful mix of savvy business sense, artistic individuality and joy for life. In this fast paced […]

Ep 19 – Lynne Kershaw : Natural fertility
  Craniosacral therapist, acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Lynne Kershaw, covers a lot of ground in this information packed conversation. She has a special interest in natural fertility but also talks about health in general and gives some great tips for practitioners. Here is what we talk about in this episode Infertility Vaccination Tanzania A career […]

Ep 18 – Mr Barry Morgan : “Modern as Tomorrow,”
  6482 World Exclusive! Direct from Barry Morgan’s World of Organs, an up close and personal chat with Mr Barry Morgan. Barry is a world famous organist and huge Australian Celebrity. His album, “The touch of you,” is a number one seller. He’s a regular on Australian TV and he’s helped many musical superstars find […]

Ep 17 – Ashley Yong : Practical compassion
  Ashley Yong ditched her prom to help the homeless. She used the money she had saved for her prom to make 20 care packages which she distributed to homeless people in her home town of Chicago. In our conversation we talk about what made her decide to give up the biggest night of her life […]

Ep 16 – James O’Callaghan : Following your inner voice
  I had a great conversation with James O’Callaghan, high performance director for the Irish sailing team and four time Olympic coaching veteran. As well as the inside perspective on competitive sailing James also talks about his move to Spain for a year ago with his wife and two small daughters. He has some tips […]

Ep 15 – Mike Boxhall : Part 2 – Getting to the source consciously
  Part 2 of a great conversation I had with craniosacral therapy legend Mike Boxhall. At 85 he still teaches all over the world and has the work schedule of a man half his age. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about everything from the root causes of disease, to epigenetics, to Hillary Clinton. […]

Ep 14 – Conor Walton : The painters way
  In this episode I’m talking with award winning Irish artist, Conor Walton. Conor has a distinctive view of the painter as a craftsman and his distain for the notion of art with a capital A, artists, and the art world in general is refreshing. Have a listen to some uniques perspectives from this master […]

Ep 13 – Mike Boxhall : Part 1 – Getting to the source consciously
  Part 1 of a great conversation I had with craniosacral therapy legend Mike Boxhall. At 85 he still teaches all over the world and has the work schedule of a man half his age. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about everything from the root causes of disease, to epigenetics, to Hillary Clinton. […]

Ep 12 – Joy and the cosmic joke
E  There is some craic in everything, that’s how the light gets in. In this episode Cosmic joke Distraction Unhappiness Craniosacral training Seriousness of life Momentum Death Sleep Bedtime Donnie Darko Destiny Worry Fuck it therapy Steel Magnolias Irish recession Joy Regrets Smelling the roses Paradox Maya Noise story Barry Long Living the cosmic joke […]

Ep 11 – Best Relationship Tips, like, Ever!
E  No more relationship experts, please. If you’re sick of “10 tips to solve . . .” everything in your life, including your love life, watch this. In this episode 10 tips for whatever ails you No more relationship experts, please Become an expert on you Crazy love John Bowlby Blank face experiments Attachment theory […]

Ep 10 – Health Conscious
E  Exploring the link between consciousness and health. In this episode Approaches to health Health and consciousness Craniosacral therapy Open Source Cranio Why Do We Get Sick? Why Do We Get Better? – Book Smoking Body like a car Doctors Body as a printout Symptoms or responses Cold and Flu season Faith in science Smoking […]

Ep 9 – Living the cusp
  As old systems fall apart and new approaches emerge, the challenge of living in the cusp is to see through fear. In this episode “There’s A Constant Terror That My Family Is Going To Starve To Death” – Huffington post article. Iceland economic reform The Minimalists 100 Thing challenge Advertising Tiny houses Earth ships Garbage Warrior Grand Designs […]

Ep 8 – Paranormal activity
  Putting psychic phenomena in context and pointing towards a way of dealing with it. In this episode Fairies, Elves, Pixiess, Demons, Goblins, Poltergeists Dismantling existence Dreaming Navigating psychic phenomenon Craniosacral therapists The Mystery Meditation Having a “Bad” feeling about a place Not opening the door – not inviting it in Using the mystery   Thanks for listening! […]

Ep 7 – Success Fail
E  In this episode Success Lottery Competition Spectators Teddy Roosevelt Quote – “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face […]

Ep 6 – No more gurus . . .
E  In this episode Zen monk stories Living in the moment “Seeing” the way blockages want to release Gurus and masters Craniosacral teaching Projection Spiritual oneupmanship Gurus and celebrity Being enlightened Why podcast? Maya Noise Barry Long Catherine Ingram Minimising projection by having a chat Krishnamurti 90% Truth / 10% Bullshit Making a difference Nelson […]

Ep 5 – Meditation
E  In this episode Willpower Drinking Smoking Yoga Vegan Meditation “The Mind” “The Ego” Spiritual Journey Choosing choice Fasting Subconscious Sugar Point of meditation Speed of consciousness Different types of meditation Craniosacral practice Mantras Guided meditation Stopping thinking Frustration Worry   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or a […]

Ep 4 – Really? Everything happens for a reason?
  In this episode “Everything happens for a reason.” Life after death Higher self God Meaning Cranio Sacral Therapy Why Do We Get Sick? Why Do We Get Better? Ross River Fever Cancer Point of life? Good things happend to bad people Coming into the moment Being in the moment Being in the 10 minutes […]

Ep 3 – Websummit and London
E  In this episode #Websummit 2013 Elon Musk Enda Kenny Tony Hawk Kevin Rose Andrea Wade – Brandalism Charity : Water – Scott Harrison Ben Hu – Cheezburger Visionaries This is happening Airport security kindness New Age Movement Personal Development Creating your own reality The Secret The Silva Method of Mind Control Craniosacral therapy Wanting […]

Ep 2 – Being enlightened
E  In this episode, Hassle Enlightenment Being Vegan Protein police Celebrity “Perfect Life” Being enlightened Truth Science Shared experience Differences of opinion Conflict Interpretation World peace Arguments Different realities 3D reality 2D reality Senses Drama History Memory Inner nature Compassion Kindness Gentleness   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or […]

Ep 1 – Reality
E  In this episode I talk about SAD Seasonally Affective Disorder. The Sphenoid bone. Cranio Sacral Therapy. Pituitary Gland. Belief. Reincarnation. Past lives. Past Future. Experience. Now. Death. Sleep. Air travel. Assumptions. Reality / Illusion. Cinema. Taking life seriously.   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or a rating […]