The Art of Presence: From Panic to Peace

David Clune from Tempus Nua

What happens when we move beyond just "learning" a language and start using it to truly express our inner worlds? In this episode of the Solace Wellness Podcast, Brian Kingston sits down with long-time friend David Clune, founder of Tempus Nua - a Language Learning and creative educational company. From their shared roots in the vibrant "Circle Sessions" in Bray to David’s current work in Poland, they explore the intersection of the "Three Cs"—Creative, Critical, and Collaborative thinking. David shares how his background in drama, music, and education helps clients meet the challenges of the 21st century. Join us for a deep dive into how "naming it to tame it" through expanded vocabulary and creative expression can provide a refuge for emotional release and help us navigate a rapidly changing world. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Exploring Forgiveness with Charlie Ryder

I had the chance to record a deep, heart-centered conversation with my friend Charlie Ryder. Charlie is a facilitator and storyteller who holds a remarkably safe space for those navigating life's hardest chapters—from the prison system to mental health recovery. In this episode, we drop beneath the surface to explore the "internal pilgrimage" of forgiveness. Charlie shares his profound journey through caregiving, activism, and performing in prisons like Mountjoy, offering a perspective on forgiveness as a courageous act of reclaiming one’s own agency. We discuss how to make peace with what we cannot control and the importance of humanizing those we might otherwise see as "other." It’s a conversation about the healing power of presence and the strength found in radical authenticity. I hope it offers you as much peace as it gave me. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Art of Presence: From Panic to Peace

In this episode, Brian and Adam explore the transformative power of "being here now." What begins with a simple breathing exercise in a parked car unfolds into a profound dialogue on the masks we wear—whether as actors on a set or in our daily lives—and the courage it takes to drop them. Adam shares a vulnerable account of navigating a recent "rebirth" following a period of intense anxiety, panic attacks, and a difficult breakup. He reflects on how shifting from a life of avoidance (through alcohol and constant distraction) to a life of listening to his body has finally allowed him to feel "independent" for the first time. Brian, drawing on his background in coaching and spiritual practice, shares his own experiences with silence and the realization that meeting our own "darkness" is the key to self-understanding, deep compassion for others and true creativity. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.