Conversations Matter

Molly Birkholm & Hans Hickler

In this world of sound bites, real Conversations Matter.  Our goal is to snap you out of the daily grind, connect you with people who are making an impact, and inspire introspection and creativity.  We are going back to the old fireside chat. We believe when you take time to really listen, you can find your own meaning and inspiration in everyone’s story.

  1. Molly Birkholm: From Finding Peace Amidst Pain to Living Love

    01/10/2020 ·  Contenido extra

    Molly Birkholm: From Finding Peace Amidst Pain to Living Love

    You asked and we listened! In this special episode, Hans holds space for a conversation with Molly, who gives deep insight into her life and career. Molly shares the story of her near-death experience and healing journey, and the tools she discovered along the way that prove it’s possible to experience peace even when life seems to be falling apart. Molly and Hans discuss the ever-evolving nature of the human experience, and Molly gives tips on unlocking creative potential, finding your voice, and challenging the edge of compassion.

    1 h 26 min
  2. Nikki McKean: From Surviving Cancer Twice to Reframing Suffering

    10/07/2020

    Nikki McKean: From Surviving Cancer Twice to Reframing Suffering

    In Episode 13, Molly and Hans interview Nikki McKean -- a photographer, restaurant owner, wife, and mother of two young girls who has lived through two cancer diagnoses in two years. In this episode, Nikki describes how she came alive through an experience that may have otherwise left her feeling broken. She shares her journey through recovery, which culminated in her "Let’s Radiate Project" -- the creative endeavor born out of her second cancer diagnosis. This episode dives deep into healing trauma, the art of deep listening, reframing suffering, and practicing how to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

    59 min
  3. Hector Marcel: From Conscious Leadership to Reframing Hardship

    03/07/2020

    Hector Marcel: From Conscious Leadership to Reframing Hardship

    In episode 12, Hans and Molly interview Hector Marcel -- a true mix of east and west. Hector describes coming from a poor family in Argentina and turning into a successful businessman in Australia -- by age 25. Not only that, Hector is also a scholar of Tibetan Buddhism and has a gift for speaking to western business through the lens of eastern philosophy (which has turned into his career). In this episode, you'll learn how to collectively gain and build trust in an organization, strategies for reframing hardship, the value in helping your competitor be successful, and how to turn danger into opportunity.

    1 h 33 min
  4. Mike Drescher: From Media Entrepreneur to the Health and Wellness of Women

    26/06/2020

    Mike Drescher: From Media Entrepreneur to the Health and Wellness of Women

    In Episode 11, Hans and Molly interview Mike Drescher -- a media entrepreneur turned women's undergarment designer who shares the twists and turns that shaped his life and unconventional career path. An eccentric speaker with a true zest for life, Mike showcases how serendipitous life events combined with tenacity and grit got him where he is today. This episode gives a little bit of everything, from the ethics of cosmetics and curing childhood ailments to live theater projects and our inherent interconnectedness.

    1 h 25 min
  5. Suketu Mehta: From the Art of Storytelling to the Future of Immigration

    19/06/2020

    Suketu Mehta: From the Art of Storytelling to the Future of Immigration

    In Episode 10, Hans and Molly interview Suketu Mehta -- a famed author and journalist specializing in works on the subject of immigration. In this episode, Suketu discusses his career trajectory and his work, including his awarded book Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found. He then dives into his vast knowledge on immigration, exploring historical examples of problems caused by artificial borders, and describing current events that are likely to cause problematic mass migration in the future. This leads into a conversation about the concept of "othering" -- what it is, why we do it, and how we can stop it.

    1 h 30 min
  6. Alison Thompson: From Global Rescue Missions to the Need for New Solutions

    12/06/2020

    Alison Thompson: From Global Rescue Missions to the Need for New Solutions

    In Episode 9, Hans and Molly interview Alison Thompson -- a humanitarian volunteer and founder of Third Wave Volunteers, which has over 30,000 volunteers and followers globally. In this episode, Alison walks us through many of her humanitarian undertakings and the process of mobilizing an entire rescue team. She also speaks to the role corporations play in giving back, and how to ensure we're not causing even bigger problems for people during a crisis. Alison describes her work as "love in action," and shares what this work has taught her about what all humans from across the globe have in common.

    1 h 12 min
  7. Alan Brown: From Living with Paralysis to Living During a Pandemic

    05/06/2020

    Alan Brown: From Living with Paralysis to Living During a Pandemic

    COVID-19 has, in many ways, paralyzed society. From physical limitations and financial strain to debilitating fear, this pandemic has given many of us our first taste of true immobilization. For people living with paralysis, this is far from a new feeling. In Episode 8, Molly and Hans interview Alan Brown -- who in addition to his career in public relations is involved with the Alan T. Brown and the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundations.  Alan has been physically paralyzed since 1988; among many interesting topics, he shares the similarities he has noticed between the COVID-19 Pandemic and life with physical paralysis. He shares tools that have helped him mobilize his body and mind in spite of his paralysis. Listen to learn more about how to stay connected during the pandemic, how to repurpose negative energy, and how to find meaning in hardship.

    56 min
  8. Swami Kashi: From the Israeli Military to Life as a Yogic Scholar

    15/05/2020

    Swami Kashi: From the Israeli Military to Life as a Yogic Scholar

    In Episode 6, Molly and Hans speak with Swami Kashi -- a Brahmachari (monk) living in the Himalayas who started his life in a communal settlement in Israel. Swami Kashi shares his story of how he went from living in a Kibbutz to joining the Israeli military, and how finding yoga completely changed the trajectory of his life. In this episode, Swami Kashi shares the sweet and simple Vedantic truths about authentic love, fear, connection, and gratitude. He also provides insight on how meditation works and offers an explanation that helps to demystify the concept of non-attachment.

    1 h 44 min
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In this world of sound bites, real Conversations Matter.  Our goal is to snap you out of the daily grind, connect you with people who are making an impact, and inspire introspection and creativity.  We are going back to the old fireside chat. We believe when you take time to really listen, you can find your own meaning and inspiration in everyone’s story.

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    Molly Birkholm & Hans Hickler
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