Just Be You Podcast: Unadulterated Conversations About Personal Freedom And Success

Do you know who you are in the face of danger? Adam Kavanagh is an Australian survivalist who has dedicated much of the last decade to getting back to basics and living off the land in the remote areas of northern Australia. Initially triggered by a health crisis and then evolving into a way he chose to live, his deep connection to nature has profoundly shaped his understanding of bushcraft and survival skills.  Adam was invited to learn and hang out with the Indigenous communities of Doomagee, where he spent nearly five years living solo, aside from the times he spent with the locals. This experience deepened his understanding of what it truly means to live in harmony with the elements and natural cycles, the necessity to know who you are in the face of a wild beast, to hunt and live off the land while embracing the unpredictability of Mother Nature. He gained national and international recognition as a participant on the reality show Naked and Afraid, describing the experience as life-changing. Surviving 21

Michelle Palasia is the first guest on Deep Currents for a very good reason. Deep Currents is all about the stories that connect us and the wisdom that helps us remember who we are and what we are. From my 12 years immersed in Rites of Passage work, I know how babies are born—including the mother’s state, the birth itself, and the care of both mother and baby in the early years—shapes the rest of their lives. In the creation of life, the connection to the core of our Spirit is either nurtured or fractured. This connection is key to our capacity for wholeness, intimacy, relationships, joy, pleasure, and a sense of belonging. The wounds we see in our hearts and humanity often stem from power structures that put self-interest above communal well-being. These structures are driven by those who seek personal gain at any cost. As an expression of this mindset, colonisation has caused deep fractures in our societies and cultures. When cultures are destroyed by invasion, theft, manipulation, and dominance, the sacred

After a three-year break from this podcast, it's back. It has a different name, a more refined intention, and is still connected to the art of storytelling. I touch on how currents, vibrations, and resonance are the cause and effect of life itself, taking you on a short journey from the beginning of time. I speak to the power of story and how it has shaped history and our culture. I also discuss how currents, connections, and stories can support us in returning to a deep place of belonging.  I share a little about my journey of being smashed into a million pieces by Motherhood and what the future looks like (or doesn't) for my work and creative endeavours.  I look forward to sharing the next episodes soon.  Amber

The primal approach is about doing less, better. This podcast is the epitome of an example of organic self-discovery. Adam shares how it was one foot in front of the other for him. Listening to the big nudges and following the subtle pulls of what felt right for him and of course, moving towards what was both confronting but liberating. The adjective primal describes something that’s essential or basic, like the primal urge to protect yourself and your family from harm. The Latin root of primal is primus, which means first. If your friend talks about his primal self, he means the most basic, important part of who he is. Adam is a living breathing experiment of what it looks and feels like when we strip everything back to the basics. “After lots of reading, research and curiosity, I was lucky enough to stumble across the caveman diet (paleo). Within a few weeks of starting to eat a more nutrient rich wholefood diet, my health dramatically improved. My thyroid was healing. As I started to improve more and more,

Psychology, embodiment and toxic relationships... What a subtitle, eh? Let me begin with a little appreciation for your patience. It's been a minute between podcasts as they draw the short straw when I'm elbow deep in projects. I can assure you, this is worth it.  Laura Corcoran is a Holistic Psychologist. Her 10 years of experience in the field range from forensic, mental health, and addictions primarily. She's also an incredibly honest, raw, intelligent, kind woman and a Mum of "two light beams", as she puts it.   This episode is vast in its topic and while it began with the contradictions around some of the principles of psychology, we weave in and out of rabbit holes that most people can relate to including repressed trauma emerging in the *stressful* now of life and toxic bonds in passion relationships.  Including: Trauma that we might not realise is trauma (it's not always how it seems). All of us have in our life experienced a time where what we were feeling was too much. Toxic bonded relationships we

Is it worth it?... I have a really rad friend called Benny and he developed an app based on vice optimisation. Basically, you check in the next day after getting on the booze and decided if it was worth it or not. This reflection practice, alone, has proven to support humans in staying in integrity and showing signs of increased happiness by up to 400%. I actually made that up that stat, but who hasn't been 400% more stoked when they've been able to pause and shift direction from an otherwise destructive path? Exactly. I borrowed my mate Benny’s idea and held that question up with a magnifying glass to my life and business. My priority is joy, that's my measuring stick for 'worth it'. Because - joy. Usually, people look at the return and if it's shiny or powerful looking enough, they sacrifice the juiciness and don't question the burnout factor or the destruction of busyness. In fact, there's a virus nestled in the minds of humanity that if it had a voice it would say, "The more time and energy you put in, th

Awaken your womb, awaken your creative potential... Sammi Jane is a deliciously wise woman who brings light to the consciousness of the womb and its wisdom - and no, you don't need a physical womb in order for this to make sense, matter or tap into the flow of life's infinite energy.  Sammi Jane is the creatrix behind www.thewombanspace.com, a trained exercise physiologist and holistic wellness coach. Sammi was initiated onto the shamanic path from Spirit through both kundalini and womb awakenings. We touch on What is "Womb Wisdom", and why would we want to 'awaken' it? How this wisdom and energy connection to creativity  What the male version of the womb is How can we know if we are blocked/disconnected from our womb Practices you can do to begin connecting with your womb consciousness The unification of masculine and feminine energy in relation to this wisdom And SO much more... Listen here   Find Sammi at Website Instagram Facebook and FREE Facebook Group click here. The Amber Hawken Podcast is available

Hard conversations lead to radical transformation... Episode number 50 is a heart pounder. Not only is Dr Jeremy Goldberg one of my most favourite people on the planet, what he has to offer on the topic of creative grown, doing hard things, integrity and how to have hard conversations that matter is life-changing.  From Jeremy himself "My mission is to make kindness cool, empathy popular, and compassion commonplace.  As part of that purpose, I write articles, send emails, host retreats and workshops, give TEDx talks, coach clients, host a podcast, write books, and make spoken word poetry videos.  I am also active on Facebook and Instagram, leading an online tribe of more than 35,000 badass humans. If you want to learn more about me, click here for a shortlist of my favourite shit on the planet. My name is Jeremy, I founded Long Distance Love Bombs, and I am fucking stoked to meet you. " We touch on   The different stages of creative growth and how to know where you are What causes us to procrastinate and how

Jamie Rea guides us from an under-functioning sensitive, shy kid into an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actor.  How claiming personas can both support expression but risk getting lost in the identity. Marrying together the parts of ourselves we discover throughout our lives. The long journey through a dark time requires blazing a path, not finding it. Be willing to feel lost, feel uncertain, and feel lost in the dark times of life. Harnessing the uninhibited part of ourselves. The fear of coming into integrity requires the death of the part of us that fears being seen. We can’t reach flow unless we’re willing to meet the abyss. The healing of body connection in relation to shadow integration. The history and healing of over-functioners and under-functioners. The magnetic force between the opposing functions. The root cause being shame and how to heal/transcend it. Disembodiment from the neck up makes you numb. The power of working with where you are at and meeting ourselves tenderly and honestly with t

"When I lost the lower half of my leg in an accident, my visions of representing Australia seemed to be destroyed in the blink of an eye. When faced with this situation I had to make a choice, Hide from the world or take it as a challenge and attack it head-on." Scott went on to be a four-time Paralympic Gold Medalist. We cover his journey from losing his leg in a farming accident The mental and emotional resilience required to face a new identity, a new world, and begin your dreams from scratch The power of decision that took him back into the competitive sport as an amputee How we went from being just seconds behind making the podium and the technique he mastered that took him to a gold medal four times over The drive behind ‘winning’ changing form from achievement to contribution

Breaking upper limits requires presence, Today's episode has four different facets of psychology and healing, explored through the life and profession of Dan Kurlapski. Whilst a physio in a 'past' life, Dan is an NLP(NeuroLinguisticProgramming) Master Practitioner and Trained in Integral Semantic Facilitation. In short - it involves work on how the language we use, both verbal and non-verbal, has a direct connection to the deepest parts of our sub-conscious, where all of our limitations, beliefs and potential to thrive take place. From Arctic Leadership Wilderness Adventures to running Online Conscious Festivals week one of international lockdown, Dan has a plethora of experience and wisdom in using the very moments that can potentially break us, to stimulate and expand our personal potential. Dan has travelled the world learning about meditation, developmental psychology, communication and human performance. He believes in connecting the human with their truest expression of self, building their capacity to

What would you do if you lost both of your legs? When Vanessa lost both of her legs in a tragic train accident at the age of 15, she got told she would never be able to walk again. She went on to become a paralympic gold medallist and world record holder in the long jump.    We discuss: grieving the entire life she envisioned she'd have  standing up against those 'wiser' and who 'knew more', and winning the difference between determination and self-punishment moving beyond perceived present limitations and carving a new path how physical excellent will be limited by your level of mental strength  understanding deeply that the power of choice is in your hands alone what life looks like now; love, purpose, passion, goals and training the single most potent advice she has to offer from this wild and wonderful journey If you have a moment we'd love to know if you can relate to anything we shared. Comment below if so. The Amber Hawken Podcast is available to subscribe to on your chosen platform  - iTunes, Spotif

Are you Thriving or just Surviving? Today's episode covers some key areas about what it really takes to THRIVE mentally and emotionally in a world where life can change in a heartbeat. From losing loved ones to business being turned upside down due to a sudden worldwide pandemic. We unpack the foundations of Optimising Human Potential using what we have and use each and every moment; thoughts, feeling, breath, attention, sleep, nutrition, presence, movement as medicine and more.  Brett Robinson is one of my dearest friends and business partner for Calm Mind Co. He has consulted as a Performance Coach and Performance Therapist to Olympic level, Track and Field Athletes, Various AFL, NRL and ARU teams, Redbull athletes and many more. Additionally, he’s coached managers, CEO’s, high performing business owners and entrepreneurs. His Performance Coaching is a combination of his incredible understanding of mindset, emotional intelligence, nutrition and gut health, breathing, physiology, movement efficiency and much

Shame parties cultivate wholeness Leann Rimes is a bloody legend. An open-hearted powerhouse who isn't afraid of her own humanity. LeAnn is a multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer who has sold over 44 million units globally. She is a powerhouse vocalist with multiple Grammy and Music awards. Yes - she is the magic being responsible for the epic hits from the classic, Coyote Ugly. LeAnn has a personal blog and name Soulofeverle across all social platforms where she brings love and joy to the world including meditations, soulful episodes, her voice and healing frequency candles. The main points we cover in this episode include: The multidimensional aspects of being a human Why 'shame parties' are necessary in order for us to become more whole being - and ENJOY life! The experience of having to stop for the first time since she was 11 and what that feels like and plays out in both light and dark ways in her world The integrations and awareness of all parts of ourselves that we get to look at when we stop How

Humans (including men) are relational beings, This episode explores some of the more hands-on work for men, and the masculine, that is often overlooked, underestimated or displaced by cognitive therapy alone. We dive into the role of relating to the world, others, self, source, emotions and everything as fundamental to rebuilding the divine masculine in a healthy way. We cover deep and wide avenues in this chat including: What presence and being in ‘flow’ looks and feels like and appreciating the contrast of numbness as a result of a severed connection to source How a lot of men/people surrogate needs of touch and feel with women when they actually need that vital connection with men also How to restore vitality to mens/all beings lives and how to actively be influenced at every level Exploring the patterns in different types of addictions that coincide from a lack of certain needs being met as a child How many attachment styles and codependency habits develop as a result of trauma Exploring the difference b

Imagine sourcing your sense of power and love from within, forever. This episode is about how to use intimacy, with self and others, in order to move through pain, discomfort and resistance to create a life of fulfilment and truest expression as a sovereign being.  Sovereignty in its most simple form is being self-governed. You are not swayed or lead by internal or external environments. You are the leader, the creator and the seer of your world and life, period. Not only is woman exceptionally fierce and an embodiment of love, but she is also a dear friend of mine who I've been energetically held by. I know the power of her insights and light and am delighted to share them with you all. From Court, "I'm Courtney McNabb. I'm a women's Empowerment Coach and Feminine Energy Repatterning Trainer touring the world activating women in their fierce feminine power. Between and during global ventures, I work with female spiritual leaders and seekers across the globe. My mission is to activate an unshakable internal w

Fear screams, while the soul whispers. The skill of listening to your soul is subtle and sublime and Alana and I dive right into the different ways in which humans both sever and can reconnect to the very source of our own soul. It’s as practical and human a conversation as you can imagine with a being who was once a lawyer and now a world-renowned spiritual teacher and best-selling author, inspiring a devoted following of her work. Alana’s beautiful, extensive and highly original body of work includes oracle decks, books and powerful online healer training program.  This episode is published with the intention to help you wake up to what you may not even realise has fallen asleep. It’s often the root of all these outer habits that keep us distracted and unfulfilled. Some of the powerful points we cover include: A down to earth insight into oracle decks and channelling spirit Cultivating trust in something greater than yourself Expanding our capacity to evolve into our purpose Following the cosmic breadcrumb

Do you know what turns you on? Today's podcast is sensual, fire, flow and erotic feminine. I had the pleasure (pun intended) of interviewing Jamie Thompson. Over the last decade, Jamie has developed a body of work to support her women and couples with letting go of negative patterns around sex so they can design a sex-life of hot eroticism and soul-quenching intimacy. Her background is in trans-personal psychology, neuroscience, sensual embodiment, and holographic movement reprogramming. Jamie has travelled around the world teaching masterminds, business events and private clients, how to up-level their success and creativity through sexual transmutation. The things I loved most  in this episode: Masks of masculinity for women who are feminine at their core Remembering pleasure and feeling How to soften and open in relationships Re-energising and vitalising through coming home Entering the pull instead of the push Reclaiming your polarity Coming back to the ancient wisdom of a women Honouring the intelligenc

What's your vibe say about your life? Ever wondered what yoga teachers, healers, lightworkers, coaches and therapists mean when they talk about the divine, source,  energy or soul? With this wild and wild trauma-informed coach, facilitator and yoga teacher, we unpack and navigate the invisible work of the divine.  Leila is a trauma-informed empowerment coach and spiritual mentor, who lives an adventurous nomadic lifestyle travelling all over the world to inspire healing through creative movement, personal empowerment & deep spiritual connection. You can find Leila with her pup, Folly, teaching yoga classes, leading mindfulness workshops and hosting health and wellness retreats. So I am in love with Leila, she is one of those humans.  She’s experienced, embodied, honest, grounded, opened hearted, humble, strong fierce and fucking hilarious. This is one of my longer podcasts. We did this live in Costa Rica on the second last day of a retreat she was running that I dropped into to say hi and connect with her

Are you leading or are you being lead? And whatever the answer….is it a conscious decision. This podcast made me hurt from laughing and cracked me open with its truth. It's with the brilliant,  Traver Boehm. Traver is the author of Today I Rise, a TEDx speaker and men’s coach, currently practicing intentional nomadism. He is the founder of the Man Uncivilized Movement redefining the way around the globe experience their masculinity by uniquely blending both the Primal Masculine with the Divine. What I love about this podcast is that I know in my heart of hearts, just by listening people will have some profound shifts and life insights. Traver is the kind of man that makes the feminine feel safe because, within himself, he’s done, and continues to do the integration work of his shadows. But most of all, he’d be too humble to say so. In this episode, we unpack the history of masculine trauma, the light, dark and gold of the shadows and the evolutionary consciousness and importance of our collective healing. We