Mere Mortals Conversations

In this episode of the podcast, Juan and Kyrin discuss self-loathing. The state of internal hatred is an abhorrent feeling, ranging from mild to extreme severity. It is a by product of the thinking of one who is questioning their worth to themselves, society, even existence at large. As mere mortals we all examine our own moments of worthiness and it is a rare person indeed who does not experience self-loathing. There is a strong link between self-loathing, childhood trauma and self-harm. Practical remedies to alleviate these feelings include: practising forgiveness, embracing meditation/stoic philosophy, ridding yourself of social media and using self-love/self-talk.As always, hope you enjoy! Mere Mortals out.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss all things related to panic. With the current growth of the coronavirus we are all seeing radical changes to the normality that we have grown used to. This can and already has led to some panic situations in crowded areas, granted though it was fighting over toilet paper. The boys talk about the link between panic and the underlying emotion of fear and anger. They also look at moral panics that have occurred through history and the contagiousness that can be spread, especially in war time scenarios. Panic attacks are also a common phenomenon and something that Kyrin in particular has experienced. Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss everything involving ego (the self; that which feels, acts or thinks). Some of the highlights from the episode include: personal experiences with their own ego and how it interfered negatively in their lives, an introduction to the psychoanalytic three-fold concept of the Id (instincts), Superego (morality) and the Ego (mediator with reality) and their interactions with people who have gigantic egos. As always, hope you enjoy!Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the recent news of the Coronavirus and whether it is, or could become, a pandemic. The boys first talk about some of the statistics before comparing it with pandemics from the past. Fear also plays into the equation, as can be seen in the toilet paper fiasco seen right now in Australia. Hopefully the discussion was interesting, and as always, enjoy!Support the show

The team at Mere Mortals tackle a topic which impacts one in ten people globally, mental health issues. Amongst the topic, the team talks about the top two issues when it comes to mental health, anxiety and depression. They also tackle ways to spot the symptons early and ways that individuals can step out of these issues and improve. As always the team shares their own stories, both of successes and failures.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss 'overcoming fear', in particular how they have personally approached issues in their own lives. Fear is a negative emotion and there are many methods (both mental and physical) to move past it. The team also talks about when a fear should be addressed and the difference between innate and learned fears.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the 'Pace of Technology'. They first start (as always) with a definition of what technology is and how that definition has changed through the ages. They took a historical look at the many advancements from the beginning of human history that culminate to the present day. Then the podcast takes a more futuristic look at what might be coming if the current pace of advancement continues. Hope you enjoy!Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss 'Regret' with a bit of preamble on other topics. There are 5 common regrets noted by people on their death bed and these are listed, with a bit of commentary on how they affect our daily lives. Anticipatory regret is also a common occurrence and can have a real influence on our decisions. Hope you enjoyed the episode!Support the show

In this episode the team discuss individual high performance, that is, aspects of how a person as an individual can achieve a certain level of mastery. Defining the topic resulted in no clear definition but a greater sense of what 'high performance' means. Further exploration revealed some commonalities and examples of what the team would call a high performing individual. As always, enjoy!Support the show

In this episode the team discuss existential risk, also known as global catastrophic risk. Climate change is in the current zeitgeist and the lads talk about it, amongst others such as meteor impacts, hostile AI, nuclear holocaust and flu pandemics. Impact, time and probability also play a huge part of whether an issue should be classified as an existential risk and if it should be talked about as such. Both had a lot of interest in this topic and hope you enjoy it as much as they did.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss all things books. The team go over some of their favourite and worst books, explaining why they were good or bad. They also conversed about speed reading and on the difference between listening and reading, especially the difference between a book and its audio counterpart. Enjoy!Support the show

This episode is an addendum to 'Episode #17 - Dreams', and discusses the lucid dream that Kyrin had (mere days after the initial topic). They cover how he achieved lucidity, peculiarities of his conscious interaction with the dream world and how much his unconscious mind still was in effect. Enjoy!Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss dreaming, in particular the dreams that we have while sleeping. They touch on aspects such as the benefits of tracking dreams, lucid dreaming and how to achieve it, deja vu and how dreams might play a part, as well as personal memorable dreams and nightmares. Enjoy!Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the country of Colombia. This entails the food, it's history, memorable places and things of cultural significance. Kyrin also briefly goes over the 3 months he spent there from Dec 2018 to Mar 2019. Both have a deep connection to the country and its people.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss their thoughts on the topic of 'Privacy'. The main focus of the episode is on companies using your data and how this plays into our ever evolving sense (and even need) of privacy. They also briefly go over the difference between secrecy/privacy and finish off with the usual round up of the 2019/2020 fitness challenge.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss their perspective on Mexico, taken from a 3 week trip and a 3 month trip through the country. Also examined are their observations (both good and bad) about Mexico as well as some highlights from their 3 weeks together. These include wild go kart riding on an island, partying in the infamous Cancun area and a wild night in Mexican prison.Support the show

In this episode the Mere Mortals team discuss the topic of meditation. We discuss our experiences, with a particular flavour of interviewing Kyrin as he has much more practical abilities in meditating. As we are not experts of the topic we stay based on our personal experience, but also provide some general info about the different types and benefits that can be acquired through the practicing meditation. As always enjoy.Support the show

In today's discussion, the Mere Mortals team discuss a topic close to heart, given the current set of injuries ourselves and close individuals are experiencing at the moment. The discussion is guided by our 10 guidance points, punctuated with helpful stories and anecdotes to help cement the importance of them. As always, enjoy.Support the show

The mere mortals team is back, episode #11 focuses on our latest trip down to Melbourne. Amongst other things, we discuss some of our top food locations that are a MUST GO when you visit Melbourne, the type of ambience you can expect from Melbourne, some little known facts and general musings. As always, enjoy, Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the topic of Truth. Bit of a tricky theme as it can be so subjective at times but we gave it our best shot and had a discussion we both enjoyed. As always, enjoy.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss their interactions with Social Media (with a definition of exactly what that entails) and where they see it potentially going in the future. Also some snippets of what they personally find good & bad about it. As always, enjoy.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss their strategies on who to get advice from and what qualities they (and their advice) should either show, or not show. At the end their is the usual round up of the week's progress in the fitness challenge. As always, enjoy.Support the show

In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the process of learning a new language. They go over their own journeys of learning a 2nd language and some mistakes they made along the way. The major focus is on the fundamentals of reading, writing, listening and speaking. As allways, Enjoy.Support the show

Mere Mortals is back with Episode 6! Something near and dear to the hosts is the way in which structuring your workout, whatever your fitness choice is, can set the precedence for all of your successes. Sit back and listen in to Juan and Kyrin talk all things related to structuring a workout, and of course, Enjoy.Support the show

In this 5th episode, the mere mortals team is joined by our good friend Joey. While the main topic of the discussion is turning 25 and how it can be such a pivotal turning point, the discussion takes twists and turns through life itself. A more casual podcast, listen in, absorb the good points and laugh at the others. Enjoy.Support the show

This week here at Mere Mortals, we scratch the surface at a topic that is hotly discussed by the hosts, Goal Setting. The discussion focuses on the overall structure that wraps general goal setting, advice on how to drill down into actionable activities and the variations between a SMART goal and a non-SMART goal. We had some audio difficulties with this particular audio, but that doesnt stop its release, after all we are all just Mere Mortals. Strap in, episode 4 is here. Enjoy.Support the show

In today's episode, Juan and Kyrin delve in on their thoughts around nutrition and what it means for them. Along the way, they discuss diets and fasting types, correlating with the 4 day/96 hour resent fast Kyrin completed. Tune in, share your thoughts, enjoy.Support the show

A less structured but engaging discussion around our recent Japan trip, our top 5 things across each of the main locations (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone), the pro's and con's before travelling to the country and as always some stories of Mere Mortals in Japan. Episode 2. Enjoy.Support the show

Introduction to the Mere Mortals show, Kyrin and Juan focus on Principles, referring to the book "Principles" by Ray Dalio. In amongst the topic, the hosts provide everyday life examples to help tie in their thoughts. Two mates, two microphones and two takes at getting this first episode together. Good, listen in.Support the show