

The Mind Mate Podcast
Tom Ahern
The Mind Mate Podcast explores the human condition at the intersection of spirituality, philosophy and psychotherapy. Hosted by counsellor, psychotherapist and writer Tom Ahern, the podcast engages deeply with questions of meaning, anxiety, freedom, identity, death, love, and what it means to live authentically in the modern world.
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Nov 1, 2020 • 56min
Will Science And Spirituality Ever Agree? Astrophysicist Geraint Lewis Weighs In - Ep 125
Born and raised in South Wales, Geraint F. Lewis is now professor of astrophysics at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on cosmology, gravitational lensing and galactic cannibalism, all with the goal of unravelling the dark-side of the universe. As well as 400 publications in leading journals, he is the author of two popular-level books, “A Fortunate Universe: Life in a finely-tuned cosmos”, and “The Cosmic Revolutionary’s Handbook: Or how to beat the Big Bang”, both written with Luke Barnes.
#meaningoflife #astrophysics #spaceandtime

Oct 25, 2020 • 1h 20min
The Battle For Workplace Equality With Anneli Blundell - Ep 124
Anneli is on a mission to humanise the leadership landscape and change the way we see each other. Voted one of YMag’s Top Ten Women to Watch in 2019, Anneli’s passion for decoding people and performance dynamics make her a sought after speaker, mentor and leadership expert. With her keynote speaking, and flagship programs on Women@Work, and Inclusive Leadership, Anneli brings her gender advocacy to large groups of leaders, creating safe spaces to explore the issues and opportunities of inclusion and belonging in practical and profound ways. Anneli gives leaders the tools and strategies to value all voices equally, to sponsor hidden talent, and to develop the unlikely leaders waiting to be discovered. It’s about knowing how to cultivate the right conditions to turn potential into performance at every level, for everyone.
To Anneli, workplace equality is not only about policies; it’s also about the daily practices that support them. This is not about eradicating our human bias, it’s about humanising our leadership habits. Keep up to date with Anneli here: https://anneliblundell.com/

Oct 18, 2020 • 1h 21min
How To Create Desire And Sexual Polarity In Relationships With Kendra Cunov - Ep 123
Founder of The Collective: A Global Web of Women Devoted to Embodied Wholeness, Kendra Cunov has been studying, facilitating, and (most importantly) practicing Authentic Relating, Embodiment Practices & Deep Intimacy Work for over fifteen years. Kendra has worked with thousands of men, women & couples in the areas of embodiment, intimacy, communication & full self-expression. She co-founded Authentic World & Fierce Grace, as well as The Embodied Relationship Training Salon (with John Wineland), and pioneered some of the most cutting edge relation work on the planet. Kendra has consulted for companies such as Genentech & been on staff for 4PC, an elite mastermind for the top 4% of coaches in the world. She works with organizations & leaders, as well as men, women & couples, who know that embodied presence, truth, connection & integrity are our truest access points to success – in business & in love.

Oct 11, 2020 • 1h 24min
Origins of the War on Drugs with Ryan Hassan - Ep. 122
Ryan is Co-Founder and CEO at The Centre for Healing.
His passion for helping people with Mental Illness and Addiction comes from his own pain. Ryan suffered from anxiety for as long as he could remember and that manifested in many destructive patterns throughout his life, culminating in a hardcore drug addiction to Methamphetamine & GHB.
Whilst this addiction took everything material from his life, it was also Ryan's greatest blessing. He was forced to face up to his mental and emotional demons, and he not only overcame the addiction but also his anxiety to feel peace for the first time.
This led him to completely immerse himself in how people end up in emotional pain and how it’s possible for anyone to be free from it.
This led him to opening The Centre for Healing, to help people who have found themselves in the pain he once was. He has successfully helped many people in getting past their Addictions & Mental Health issues through his experience, understanding and knowledge.
You can find The Centre For Healing's courses online here: https://courses.centreforhealing.com.au/courses

Sep 27, 2020 • 1h 15min
How To Manage Political Egos With Terri Butler - EP. 121
Terri is the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water, and has been in parliament since the 2014 by-election, succeeding Kevin Rudd as the Member for Griffith. During this time, she has worked on issues as diverse as innovation, supporting the AFLW, marriage equality, and employment services.
Terri holds a BA/LLB(Hons) from QUT and a Grad Dip Econ from UNE.
Prior to entering parliament she became a partner at a Queensland law firm, and then founded Maurice Blackburn’s Queensland employment and industrial law practice.

Sep 20, 2020 • 21min
How To Actually Find Your Purpose - EP. 120
Guys! I could not be more excited! This is 'Find Your Mission' Launch Week! If you are stuck in life, anxious, lost, ruminating, unsure what to do or who you are—this podcast is for you! I want to give you, my beloved Mind Mates, the tools to finally CREATE the life you want because you bloody deserve it.
We are fundamentally the stories we tell ourselves. We act those stories out—our myths. You can change your myth but, firstly, you have to know how it was formed and what the factors were. If you’re not happy with the story you tell yourself, change it by writing a new one and become the, as the cliché states, hero of you own movie!
Have a listen to the show and join me in my FREE webinar where I'll be going into greater detail with the ideas presented to you in this show! Sign up here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/vlrn2f7?fbclid=IwAR2O8I-b7xGV2wt_mMMNhSCElqeUAdexi-wFwhWfA6P4PHAOn1vqFvgRZ5o

Sep 13, 2020 • 1h 12min
#119 - Do You Need God To Overcome Addiction? Chats With Bryce Turvey
Bryce Turvey is 33, a San Diego native. He is sober, a contractor, a Breathwork facilitator, a surfer and skater. As he says, "I suppose those are the high points."

Sep 6, 2020 • 1h 21min
#118 - From Maiden To Whore, And Everything In Between I Carmina Marie
Carmina is a breathwork guide who assists women in birthing their wild, authentic nature. She teaches women how to turn themselves on by just being seen. She helps develop their desire to dig into the darkest corners. Carmina is also a seeker who empowers women to chase what makes their energetic-womb throb and leads the connection to their divine power. Most importantly, she's a downright legend!

Aug 30, 2020 • 18min
#117 - How To Overcome "Attachment" In Relationships
Attachment Theory is an area of psychology that describes the nature of emotional attachment between humans. It begins as children with our attachment to our parents. The nature of this attachment, and how well it’s fostered and cared for, will then influence the nature of our attachment to romantic partners later in our life.

Aug 23, 2020 • 1h 11min
#116 - From The Streets To Mastering Masculinity With Julian Moreno
J. Moreno - Seattle, WA - guides Men in discovering meaning and creating balance through fully understanding, embracing and channeling their masculinity.


