From addiction to expansion...
Richard Atherton is an executive coach in the structure he founded FirstHuman.
He also hosts "Being Human"—a podcast I admire with over 300 episodes 😮
But what struck me the most was not his brilliant and eclectic career (from management consultant to cabaret owner and system coder... you won't believe what Richard did in his life).
It was what he shared in this episode.
Without filters.
Without hiding.
Check a few golden nuggets:
🍷 Richard started drinking at 14.
🎓 He had a brilliant academic track.
👎 He got fired from his first job for being too shy.
🤩 He lived a full, rich life… while struggling with alcohol and other addictions
For years, the hangover was the only thing that helped him slow down.
His mind was too fast. Too busy.
Alcohol numbed the noise.
Later came more layers:
➡️ Alcoholics Anonymous
➡️ S#x and Love Addicts Anonymous
➡️ Co-Dependents Anonymous
➡️ Landmark Education
➡️ John Bradshaw’s book Homecoming
➡️ Deep childhood therapy
➡️ Primal scream work
An SO. MUCH. MORE.
Richard went deep.
And through that depth, he came back.
Clearer. Softer. Freer.
He now helps leaders turn away from the illusion of “When I’ll finally get X, I’ll be happy.”
Because joy and connection are not at the end of the path.
They’re here.
Available.
When we stop running.
It’s one of the most open conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast.
Check the full episode HERE: https://lnkd.in/dYejCFSE
ENJOY TO THE MAX 🤩🤩🤩!!!
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From addiction to expansion...
Richard Atherton is an executive coach in the structure he founded FirstHuman.
He also hosts "Being Human"—a podcast I admire with over 300 episodes 😮
But what struck me the most was not his brilliant and eclectic career (from management consultant to cabaret owner and system coder... you won't believe what Richard did in his life).
It was what he shared in this episode.
Without filters.
Without hiding.
Check a few golden nuggets:
🍷 Richard started drinking at 14.
🎓 He had a brilliant academic track.
👎 He got fired from his first job for being too shy.
🤩 He lived a full, rich life… while struggling with alcohol and other addictions
For years, the hangover was the only thing that helped him slow down.
His mind was too fast. Too busy.
Alcohol numbed the noise.
Later came more layers:
➡️ Alcoholics Anonymous
➡️ S#x and Love Addicts Anonymous
➡️ Co-Dependents Anonymous
➡️ Landmark Education
➡️ John Bradshaw’s book Homecoming
➡️ Deep childhood therapy
➡️ Primal scream work
An SO. MUCH. MORE.
Richard went deep.
And through that depth, he came back.
Clearer. Softer. Freer.
He now helps leaders turn away from the illusion of “When I’ll finally get X, I’ll be happy.”
Because joy and connection are not at the end of the path.
They’re here.
Available.
When we stop running.
It’s one of the most open conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast.
Check the full episode HERE: https://lnkd.in/dYejCFSE
ENJOY TO THE MAX 🤩🤩🤩!!!
#33 Wil Cunningham - Love is the ultimate reality - A fabulous discussion with a modern Pilgrim
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#33 Wil Cunningham - Love is the ultimate reality - A fabulous discussion with a modern Pilgrim
Philosophy. If you are turned down by the word, don't waste too much time on this post.
But if, like me, you see in Philosophy an art that we need more than ever in today's world, you are about to have a goooooooood time.
Meet William Cunningham (IG profile: wjcunn1ngham), a professor in philosophy and ethics at The University of Notre Dame Australia, a brazilian 🇧🇷 jiu-jitsu instructor and a man in life-style transition - from urban to nature.
This episode is unique.
In the 32 episodes of the podcast, I always took the time to deep dive into the life of each pf my guests. At the end, the audience and I felt we knew each guest better, sometimes intimately.
At the end of THIS episode, I still had no clue about Will's life. But I had the feeling I knew him very closely. Like a long-time friend.
This is the power of great connections.
We dived directly into a conversation about touching the Sacred and we journeyed from that point, in a free and deep flow, full of joy and mutual care.
Here are some of the things we talked about:
👪 What we believe in is vastly inherited
❓ Being open to questioning our beliefs is a critical skill to a fulfilling existence
🔨 Experiencing is key. Thinking alone leads nowhere
🙏 Gratitude is a super power
⛰️ Plato's cave myth is a very useful story to understand key dimensions of life
❤️ I think therefore I am (Descartes) -> I love therefore I am
And MUCH MUCH MORE 🤩🤩🤩!!!
I often say that the most difficult battle and deep desire in my life is to truly LOVE myself.
At the end of the episode, I was thinking that maybe my true desire is to LIVE myself.
It was a fascinating conversation. Dive into it with the curiosity and joy of an explorer.
ENJOY TO THE MAX 🤩🤩🤩!!!
People, Not Numbers
From addiction to expansion...
Richard Atherton is an executive coach in the structure he founded FirstHuman.
He also hosts "Being Human"—a podcast I admire with over 300 episodes 😮
But what struck me the most was not his brilliant and eclectic career (from management consultant to cabaret owner and system coder... you won't believe what Richard did in his life).
It was what he shared in this episode.
Without filters.
Without hiding.
Check a few golden nuggets:
🍷 Richard started drinking at 14.
🎓 He had a brilliant academic track.
👎 He got fired from his first job for being too shy.
🤩 He lived a full, rich life… while struggling with alcohol and other addictions
For years, the hangover was the only thing that helped him slow down.
His mind was too fast. Too busy.
Alcohol numbed the noise.
Later came more layers:
➡️ Alcoholics Anonymous
➡️ S#x and Love Addicts Anonymous
➡️ Co-Dependents Anonymous
➡️ Landmark Education
➡️ John Bradshaw’s book Homecoming
➡️ Deep childhood therapy
➡️ Primal scream work
An SO. MUCH. MORE.
Richard went deep.
And through that depth, he came back.
Clearer. Softer. Freer.
He now helps leaders turn away from the illusion of “When I’ll finally get X, I’ll be happy.”
Because joy and connection are not at the end of the path.
They’re here.
Available.
When we stop running.
It’s one of the most open conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast.
Check the full episode HERE: https://lnkd.in/dYejCFSE
ENJOY TO THE MAX 🤩🤩🤩!!!