EJSpark Converstaions Ethan Jolley

I'm slowly meeting more and more Tomorrowman facilitators in this podcast and it was an absolute privilege to have Rhett on talking about his journey to being a speaker of men's health and wellbeing. Initially, when I first attended a Tomorrowman workshop I thought these blokes who are running the workshop are the bee's knees in what it is to be a man, they know their shit and have their life sorted. But as I have slowly talked to each facilitator and for that matter, all my other guests who I highly admire and look up to in every aspect and I have come realise that they are just like you and I. They all have their own story to tell, have had their own shit times which have actually taught them a lot about themselves and have gradually turned into great times. The universe is going to continue to throw challenges at you which will test you in every aspect but I want you to know that you have the power to ace that test and go onto the next level in your life. Think of it as a video game, you can't go onto the next level which may be a much more appealing level until you have consolidated your understandings and passed the test. 



It's ok to sit in discomfort, this is something I have struggled with big-time but something I am embracing in my life right now. And as Rhett mentions in this conversation you sitting in that discomfort is not a burden on others. Don't be afraid to reach out to anyone. 



You find out more about Tomorrowman at their website https://www.tomorrowman.com.au/ or follow them on Instagram @tomorrowman_au

I had a great conversation with Josh Ward a facilitator @tomorrowman_au and a young enthusiastic bloke who has had so much experience and exposure to the world already.

Josh and I have a chat about his journey to being the man he is today and about checking up on our mates. Today and every other day we need to be sparking those conversations with our friends, loved ones and those around us.

1 in 4 Australians feel like they have no one to turn to for help. Let your mates know that you are there for them. 

Check out Tomorrow Man and Tomorrow Women @ https://www.tomorrowman.com.au/ and https://www.tomorrowwoman.com.au/

Here is the separate track of Kumbi's Mindfulness Practice which she took us through in Episode 30 Part 2

This is a special episode dedicated to asking Kumbi, what are her tips and practical advice on managing stress, getting through these tough times and elevating our lives. It can feel at times that our whole world is caving in on us, and we have all this outside stimulus telling us what we should be doing. Through this process, we lose connection with ourselves. We lose that understanding of what it is that we need to function on the most basic level. We lose that understanding of what brings us the most joy and fills up our cup to the point where it is overflowing into other people's cups. 
Kumbi in this part of episode 30 takes us through a mindfulness practice that we can use at any interval in our day whether it be in the morning, evening or whenever we are feeling heightened and stressed. She then goes on to explain why a mindfulness practise is so important now more than ever in this day and age of stimulus overload. Kumbi then touches on a lot of other small basic tips we too often forget about but which amplify our inner worlds to the next level and cultivate a joyous sense of what it is to be human.  

EPISODE 30 is here!!! WOWEE!! This came around way to quickly and to be honest I so did not think I would be able to meet 30 different people, hear their journey through their various ups and downs and record it for the podcast. I am feeling EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for everyone that I have sat down with to have a chat, they have all taken time out of their day to chat with this random person who messaged them on Instagram or sent them an email. I am also so GRATEFUL for everyone who has tuned in to listen to my podcast. To have just 1 person listen, means the world. I am always worried when I release a new episode until the first person listens then my nerves ease up and I move on to working on the next episode. 

Unintentionally for episode 30 there are two parts. 

The first part is hearing Kumbi's journey where she touches on her early years of moving away from her home country to come to Australia to study. She's always prided strived for academic excellence and thought that if she excels and lands a job where she walks around with a briefcase then she would be happy. Here's a prime example of Martin's If/then mentality. If I get this, then I'll be happy. Always chasing external things to make you happy, But Kumbi noticed there was something missing on the inside of her. That's when she came across Mindfulness Mediation. 

Part 2 Kumbi and I talk about some practical take away tips and advice that we can all apply straight away to lower our stress and anxiety and be the best version of ourselves. 

I feel extremely honoured to have the opportunity to sit down with Paul Roos, former AFL footballer for Footscray and Sydney who later took over the coaching position at Sydney and lead them out of their 72-year premiership drought.  People like Roosy and our parents have a very interesting contrast between what life was like pre-technology and what life is like now with technology. Roosy and I have a chat about some of these comparisons and the effects that technology is having on our mental health. We dive into all things leadership and what makes a good leader which is actually a theme I talk a lot about on this podcast and what a lot of men find hard to do. When then shift into talking around the men's space and Roosy finishes up giving his advice to young leaders out there. Remember we are all leaders in all area's of our lives, a leader isn't someone with a title often the greatest leader is one who has no title. 

Follow Roosy on Instagram @paulroos1 and check out one his websites/companies Nurture 360 @ https://nurture360.com.au/team-members/paul-roos