Releasing Control to Find Presence: With Wildlife Photographer Louis Groulx—The Journeyman Season

Staying Relevant in the Age of AI With John Bennett: The Journeyman Season

If you've ever wondered whether AI will replace your job — or redefine it — this conversation is for you. Staying Relevant in the Age of AI In this episode of Forked, Sean Lewis sits down with John Bennett, author of Don’t Surrender Your Thinking and host of the AIQualiser Podcast. John shares a powerful idea from his book: “You’re not replaceable if you stay relevant.” Together we explore how AI works, why critical thinking is becoming more important than ever, and how individuals can work with AI without losing their sense of identity or purpose. In this conversation we discuss: • How AI generates text using predictive models • Why maintaining critical thinking is essential in the age of AI • The importance of approaching AI with clear intent rather than letting it dictate outcomes • Why revision and human judgment remain crucial when working with AI • Whether AI will force us to rethink how we define ourselves through our work • Why curiosity may be our most valuable skill moving forward • The danger of outsourcing our thinking entirely to technology • Why human interaction and awareness still matter in meaningful work • How AI can free up time — if we use that time wisely Ultimately, John argues that the key to staying relevant isn't competing with AI — it's choosing to remain the thinker in the process.   Connect with John on Linkedin:👉 Connect here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjr/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BuFx%2FaRPRQEq433dm92hEmQ%3D%3D] Get his book: 👉 Don't Surrender Your Thinking [https://a.co/d/00qTUKl7] AIQualiser podcast on Apple:👉 On Apple podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-aiqualiser-podcast-discover-how-people-are-really/id1870042739] AIQualiser podcast on spotify:👉  On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4kDP7NuWMWjw6ZTyPw6fR2?si=ef21cbe7238b4474]     Acknowledgements: Music by Poradovskyi Andrii you can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic [https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC [https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC]

Gita for Gen Z: Ancient Wisdom in an Age of Anxiety: A conversation with Sanidhya Agarwal on stress, focus, and modern life (The Journeyman Season)

Welcome to Forked. In this episode I’m talking with Sanidhya Agarwal, author of Gita for Gen Z [https://a.co/d/00LEhZa3], for a deep and honest conversation about stress, focus, modern life, and the wisdom we’ve left behind. Drawing from his university experience and personal struggles, Sanidhya shares why ancient teachings like the Bhagavad Gita aren’t relics of the past—but practical guides for navigating today’s mental overload.   This episode is a conversation with Sanidhya Agarwal, author of Gita for Gen Z, he shares his thought on what happens when ancient wisdom meets modern pressure. Sanidhya tells us what first provoked him to write the book, tracing the idea back to his time at university, where he witnessed—both in himself and his peers—a growing undercurrent of stress, anxiety, and inner unrest. What became clear to him was the absence of spiritual grounding in a world that increasingly rewards speed, productivity, and constant comparison. Our conversation moves into the cultural crossroads of modern India, including a thoughtful discussion on Western outsourcing, capitalism, and how rapid economic change has both improved lives and quietly reshaped values, identity, and inner well-being. We explore why the ability to focus—to sit quietly with one’s own mind—is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Sanidhya explains how modernity has intensified mental restlessness, and why practices rooted in stillness, reflection, and self-observation are more relevant now than ever. We also dive into: * The psychological toll of fear of missing out * Why keeping a daily journal or diary can be a stabilizing force * What to do when you’ve followed all the “right steps” in life—and the path suddenly disappears This episode is an invitation to slow down, question inherited ideas of success, and reconnect with inner clarity in an increasingly noisy world.   Get the book! 👉 Gita for GenZ  [https://a.co/d/00LEhZa3] Follow Sanidhya on Instagram 👉 click here [https://www.instagram.com/agarwal_sanidhya/] Email Sanidhya 👉sani.ag2002@gmail.com     Acknowledgements: Music by Poradovskyi Andrii you can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic [https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC [https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC]

Finding Your Purpose And Moving Beyond The Struggle with Jellis Vaes — Content Creation, Purpose, and the Inner Path (The Journeyman Season)

In this episode, we discuss: * How modern work challenges are pushing many people toward content creation — and why Jellis focuses on the human-made element of online content rather than chasing algorithms * Navigating the ambiguity of starting something new, and maintaining the right mindset when there’s no clear feedback or proof that your efforts are paying off * The origin story of The Inner PathSeekers Podcast and the intention behind creating it * Why people who are able to find meaning in their struggles often discover a clearer sense of direction * Jellis’ experience with depression as a young man, and why stigma around mental health still persists * Living with a progressive genetic heart disease, including surviving a near-fatal heart attack * The creation and growth of The Heart Warrior Project, a support community for survivors of sudden cardiac arrest * Why purpose may be the most important daily discipline we can cultivate * How Jellis maintains his fitness through bouldering, mountain climbing, and walking — and the balance between pushing limits and respecting physical constraints Jellis Vaes website: https://jellisvaes.com [https://jellisvaes.com] Inner Path Seekers: https://theipsproject.com [https://theipsproject.com] Follow Jellis on: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jellisvaes?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]       Acknowledgements: Music by Poradovskyi Andrii you can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic [https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC [https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC]

When Momentum Goes Quiet: The Journeyman Season — Staying Oriented When the Path Fades

As we move into a new year, there’s a lot of talk about reinvention — new goals, new momentum, becoming more of who we think we should be. But there’s another side to growth that doesn’t get talked about much. The moments when you’re doing the work, showing up honestly… and the feedback goes quiet. In this solo episode, I reflect on what it means to keep walking when momentum fades, when clarity gives way to fog, and when progress turns inward. This is a conversation about staying oriented without forcing certainty — and learning to trust the path even when it’s harder to see. Momentum is easy to trust when it’s loud — when feedback is clear and effort feels rewarded. But almost every meaningful project eventually enters a quieter phase. Nothing breaks. Nothing ends. The road just stops talking back. In this episode, I explore what happens when momentum fades — not as failure, but as a shift. Drawing from my own experiences with creative work, ADHD, mindfulness, and long periods of uncertainty, I talk about how progress can turn inward, and why learning to stay present during these phases matters more than forcing clarity. In this episode, we explore: * Why momentum often goes quiet after initial progress * The difference between feedback and validation * How ambiguity and lack of signal can trigger doubt and rumination * What it means when motion doesn’t stop, but turns inward * The role of personal tools during periods of fog * Why learning and integration matter more than acceleration * How to keep walking without pretending you know exactly where the path leads If you’re in a season where the excitement has faded, the signals are unclear, or the road feels harder to see — this episode is a reminder not to check out. Sometimes the quiet isn’t a problem to solve, but a different kind of work asking for your attention. The Journeyman: An Apprentice's Tale  https://a.co/d/iiiWTiv [https://a.co/d/dbbIMKG] Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/seanchrislewis/ [https://www.instagram.com/seanchrislewis/]   Acknowledgements: Music by Poradovskyi Andrii you can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic [https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC [https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC]

Releasing Control to Find Presence: With Wildlife Photographer Louis Groulx—The Journeyman Season

This episode is part of The Journeyman season — conversations that explore mental well-being, personal struggle, and the subtle ways we learn to move through life with more presence and compassion. In this episode of Forked, I sit down with Louis Groulx, a Montreal-based nature and wildlife photographer whose work is rooted in patience, presence, and deep attention. Louis shares how spending time in nature — quietly observing rather than chasing moments — has shaped both his art and his inner life. Our conversation explores how creativity can become a practice of grounding, and how slowing down can offer unexpected clarity in a world that constantly pulls us toward urgency and control. In this conversation, we explore: * How wildlife photography teaches patience, stillness, and surrender * The role of attention in both art and mental well-being * Letting go of control and allowing moments to unfold naturally * Nature as a teacher rather than an escape * Creativity as a quiet companion through personal struggle * The calming rhythms of the outdoors and their effect on the nervous system * How slowing down can sharpen perception — in photography and in life * Walking alongside inner challenges instead of resisting them This episode is part of The Journeyman season — conversations that explore mental well-being, personal struggle, and the subtle ways we learn to move through life with more presence and compassion.   You can connect with Louis on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LouisGPhoto [https://www.youtube.com/@LouisGPhoto] Instagram:https: https://www.instagram.com/louisgphoto/ [https://www.instagram.com/louisgphoto/]   Buy The Journeyman: An Apprentice’s Tale https://a.co/d/13NVZQN [https://a.co/d/13NVZQN] Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/seanchrislewis/ [https://www.instagram.com/seanchrislewis/] Acknowledgements: Music by Poradovskyi Andrii you can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic [https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC [https://www.youtube.com/@INPLUSMUSIC]