Existential Adventures with Scott Alfonso

Leveling the Playing Field

Special guest Stephanie Robinson, former world and Euro jiu jitsu champion, talks about the pressures of competing on an elite level and the challenges her and other women face in the sport of competitive jiu jitsu.

The Science of Kindness

Kindness is not just a polite way of being, it is an integral part of what makes us human. In this episode we look at the science and the benefits of kindness not just for those who receive but for also for those who practice it.

I am Jack's Sense of Rage

It's a weird and challenging time we are all living through and like so many others I have been struggling to cope with the growing emotions I am experiencing with each day. In this episode I take a deep dive into anger and frustration offering up simple ways we can start to process and manage these emotions during these times.

S3xual and Mental Health w/ Gabriella from Empowered Intimacy

S3xual and mental health are directly linked through a bidirectional relationship. Each one has the ability to impact the other with profound results. In this episode I am joined by s3xologist Gabriella, founder and facilitator of Empowered Intimacy, to explore the relationship between mental and s3xual health.

Coping with Chronic Pain

1 in 5 people over the age of 40 report living with chronic pain. This results in a susceptibility to a host of other mental health and cognitive issues for these individuals. In this episode we talk about how chronic pain can adversely impact the quality of a person's life and the ways they can cope with and mitigate it's affect.

Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation

Mindfulness and meditative practices are a big part of the work I do in my own life and with my clients. One bit of consistent feedback I get from my clients after guided meditation is that they usually ask for a recording. This is just a short 15 min practice that can be done at the beginning or end of the day. It's a great opportunity to check in with yourself to see what you may be carrying and what you can let go. Enjoy!

Creating Ritual with Shana Hussain

This week on the pod I'm joined by special guest Shana Hussain as we talk about the importance of ritual in both personal, communal and cultural practice. Shana is a body work practitioner, shibari performer, and workshop facilitator. She draws on her cultural heritage and current practices to help explore the role ritual and ceremony can play in our modern day lives.

Living with Authenticity

Breaking down the evidence based benefits of authentic living and examining the ways we can foster this sense of authenticity in our lives.

Olympic Mindset with Rach Taylor

This week I'm joined by former Olympic Athlete and silver medalist Rach Taylor. We talk about the pressures of competing on the world stage and learning to manage life in the aftermath of a professional sporting career.

Learning How to Soften

We often hear the phrase "try to soften" in yoga, mostly referring to recognizing and softening parts of the body where you hold tension. In this episode I talk about my hard learnt lesson in learning how to soften my heart and my mind. Thanks for tuning in.

Dharma Talk Series: Shoshin

To React or Respond? That is the question....

What does it mean to choose a response over a reaction? Is there actually a difference and will it result in anything new? In this episode we discuss why learning to respond rather than react can have a serious benefit in your life.

Forging Your Own Path with CJ Heske

Learning to forge your own path in life is a challenge for all of us. We are all prone to outside pressures and expectations and these can be even more of a factor when you come from lineage such as today's guest, CJ Heske. CJ is a martial artist, competitive jiu jitsu practitioner and coach. In today's episode he speaks of what it's like to grow up as the son of a well respected and renowned martial artist, Habby Heske, and how he this influences his determination to create his own legacy.

Mitigating Burnout

Like so many people out there I am prone to burning myself out. In this episode we explore the different ways you can help to mitigate the stress in your life and hopefully avoid burning yourself out.

Creating Our Own Reality

A brief chat about all the ways in which we can create the realities in which we live. No sorcery required.

A Curious Super Power

In this weeks episode we explore the benefits of curiosity. Could this be the super power none of us realized we had?

This is Yoga with Cherry Pearce

This episode is a share of a chat I had with my friend Cherry Pearce on her Podcast This is Yoga. Cherry is a yoga teacher, friend and all around great human who wanted to chat about work ethic and managing injuries while teaching. Check out her podcast below and be sure to give a follow. Hope you enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/show/0ohYK1ziquLNXOH4VeCSvy?si=b0d9ec246b8d45ac

The Beginners Mind

Beginners Mind is a phrase that is used extensively in philosophy to describe a certain type of approach to life. In this episode we break down what this mindset looks like and how we can apply it in our every day lives.

Cultivating Conscious Connections

In this episode we explore the importance of nourishing the important connection in our lives and how this impacts our mental and physical health. If you are curious to know more about this topic I will be hosting a series of workshops with my good friend Shana Hussain in Perth area of Western Australia so feel free to hit me up on the socials for more details.

Lessons from a Lifetime in Kitchens

Spending two decades working in kitchens all around the world has provided me with some incredible experiences and some vitally important lessons. In this podcast I breakdown how some of these lessons can be applied to each and every day life bettering what you do and how you do it.