Noise of Life Podcast

Why Men Don’t Know How to Say It with Lachlan Stuart

A short episode with Lachlan Stuart for a focused conversation on why so many men feel disconnected, even when they’re surrounded by people. We talked honestly about why men turn to Google instead of their mates, the fear of vulnerability and the lack of emotional language many men carry. This episode explores what it means to be seen and heard, and why that often starts with allowing ourselves to be visible. We also reflect on men’s circles, safe spaces and the power of opening up in the right environment. If you’ve ever felt lonely in a room full of people, this conversation will resonate. In This Episode - Why men feel unseen even with strong friendships - How fear of vulnerability leads to silence - Why men turn to Google instead of real conversations - The role of safe spaces in emotional growth - How awareness helps men reconnect Connect with Lachlan: Instagram → https://bit.ly/45BMzhf [https://bit.ly/45BMzhf] LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/4qAjXgs [https://bit.ly/4qAjXgs] Website → https://bit.ly/4sp38H2 [https://bit.ly/4sp38H2] Connect with Steve: Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR [https://bit.ly/3KARQhR] LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj [https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj]  Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 - Feeling disconnected while surrounded by friends 00:00:44 - Why men struggle to articulate emotions 00:01:03 - Vulnerability and Googling in silence 00:02:18 - Communication differences and learned habits 00:03:01 - Creating safe spaces for men to open up 00:03:41 - Men’s circles and feeling seen 00:05:20 - Learning language through shared stories 00:07:18 - Removing masks and allowing yourself to be seen 00:09:26 - Loneliness, fear and ownership ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Feng Shui, Clutter and the Energy of Intentional Living with Jane Langof

In this episode, I sit down with Jane Langof, feng shui master, consultant and educator, to explore a different kind of noise - not the mental noise or the pace of modern life, but the subtle and often unnoticed energy within our homes, workspaces and daily environments. For over fifteen years, Jane has helped people understand the powerful connection between their inner world and physical surroundings, blending ancient feng shui principles with modern living. We unpack how energy flow, design, clutter and intention can either support clarity and wellbeing or quietly drain our focus, relationships and rest. At its heart, this episode is an invitation to slow down and notice what your surroundings are communicating back to you. When your environment is aligned, it becomes easier to think clearly, rest deeply and live with intention instead of overwhelm. If you’ve ever felt scattered, unsettled or stuck without knowing why, this conversation may help you see your space and yourself - in a completely new way. Inside this podcast: - How your home environment quietly influences your inner world - Why clutter creates emotional and mental weight - What feng shui really is beyond myths and superstition - How small shifts in space can change how you feel daily - Why intentional living begins with awareness of your surroundings Connect with Jane: Instagram  → https://bit.ly/3NEWWuP [https://bit.ly/3NEWWuP] Website → https://www.fengshuiconcepts.com.au/ [https://www.fengshuiconcepts.com.au/] LinkedIn  →  https://bit.ly/3LLljGD [https://bit.ly/3LLljGD]  Connect with Steve: Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR [https://bit.ly/3KARQhR] LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj [https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj]  Episode Highlights 00:00:00 - The silent noise within our homes and personal spaces 00:01:30 - Chaos in life reflected through physical environments 00:03:00 - What feng shui really is beyond superstition 00:05:00 - Energy flow and its impact on wellbeing and success 00:07:00 - From accounting to feng shui and finding alignment 00:10:00 - The relationship between inner and outer worlds 00:13:00 - Why changing your space requires personal responsibility 00:15:00 - Morning routines, gratitude, and setting energy for the day 00:17:00 - Clutter as one of the biggest drains on mental clarity 00:19:00 - Letting go of excess and creating lighter environments 00:21:30 - Designing homes with energy in mind from the start 00:24:00 - Bedrooms as the foundation for sleep and relationships 00:27:00 - Clearing energy after relationship breakdowns 00:30:30 - Colour, water features, and energy amplification 00:34:00 - Creating workspaces that support focus and creativity 00:38:00 - Using the five senses to raise the energy of a space 00:42:00 - Teenagers, clutter, and emotional development 00:45:30 - Small, achievable steps to regain control of your space 00:49:00 - Practical feng shui versus online misinformation 00:52:00 - Human connection over AI generated advice 00:54:00 - Final reflections on intentional living and awareness ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Why Greatness Begins With Love with Sarah Grynberg

A short episode with Sarah Grynberg for a focused conversation on what it really means to live a life of greatness. We spoke about conscious awareness, burnout, and why choosing love over fear is a daily practice, not a concept. Sarah shared her own experience of change and why most people stay stuck even when they want more. This episode is an invitation to look inward, soften the noise, and move through life with greater intention. Sometimes the smallest shifts are the ones that change everything. https://bit.ly/4akQKBs https://bit.ly/4awz0Dn https://bit.ly/3KARQhR https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj [https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj]

Identity, Purpose & Life After Service with Michele Scherr

Michele Scherr and I explored what happens when the structure, identity and purpose that once defined your life suddenly disappear. Michele speaks openly about her transition out of military service and the deep emotional toll that followed. The isolation, the loss of meaning and the quiet despair that can sit beneath the surface even when support appears to be all around you. She is a former nurse, military veteran and precision health specialist who understands transition from the inside out. She shares what it felt like to lose not one identity, but two, and how that unravelling led her into a period of depression, suicidal ideation and a profound questioning of her value and place in the world. This conversation goes where many avoid, into the spaces people rarely speak about once the uniform comes off or a chapter closes. We talk about why identity and purpose sit at the core of mental health during major life transitions, why the first year after leaving structured environments can be the most dangerous and how the noise of modern life makes it harder to hear what we need. Michele explains how listening to the body, understanding individual design and creating the right environment can become powerful anchors when everything else feels uncertain. If you’re in a season of change or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, compassion and a reminder that purpose can be rebuilt, one step at a time. Inside this podcast: - Why identity loss can quietly unravel mental health - How major life transitions impact purpose and belonging - Why the body holds clues to how you are designed to thrive - The role of environment in healing and rebuilding identity - Why asking for help is often the hardest but most important step Connect with Michele Scherr: LinkedIn  → l [http://linkedin.com/in/michele-scherr]inkedin.com/in/michele-scherr [http://linkedin.com/in/michele-scherr] Website → personalisedhealthandwellbeingsolutions.com.au [https://personalisedhealthandwellbeingsolutions.com.au/] Connect with Steve: Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR [https://bit.ly/3KARQhR] LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj [https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj]  Episode Highlights 00:00:00 - Struggling to get out of bed and the silent weight of transition 00:02:00 - S*icidal ideation and feeling isolated despite support 00:04:00 - Why this conversation matters beyond the military 00:07:30 - The growing noise of modern life and constant stimulation 00:11:00 - Leaving nursing and military service at the same time 00:13:00 - Losing identity, value and a sense of contribution 00:17:30 - Precision health and understanding individual design 00:21:30 - Environment as a key factor in mental health and healing 00:26:00 - Identity and purpose as core challenges in transition 00:30:00 - Why defence struggles to prepare people for civilian life 00:35:00 - Creating a foundation before adding support programs 00:40:00 - Personalisation, sustainability, and long term wellbeing 00:46:00 - Gender differences in identity, purpose, and expectations 00:52:00 - Giving yourself grace during transition 00:54:00 - Finding what works for you and cultivating community 00:57:00 - Identity evolution through different life stages 01:01:00 - Supporting loved ones through transition with communication 01:05:00 - Boundaries, behaviour, and healthy ways to release emotion 01:10:00 - Reaching out for help and breaking internal barriers 01:13:00 - Why people struggle to respond when someone is honest 01:15:00 - Where to find Michele and closing reflections ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You with Dr Monisha Bhanote

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote to explore a kind of noise we often ignore. The quiet signals our body sends long before something breaks. Headaches we normalize, fatigue we push through, gut issues we brush off and sleep we sacrifice because life feels busy. Monisha reminds us that these are not inconveniences. They are communication. Dr. Monisha Bhanote is a board certified physician, integrative lifestyle medicine expert, culinary medicine specialist, researcher and founder of the Wellkula Institute. Her work bridges science and self awareness, helping people understand how daily choices shape health at the most fundamental level, our cells. In this conversation, she invites us to treat our bodies with the same care we give our phones, charging them intentionally rather than waiting for complete shutdown. We talk about why so many people feel depleted, inflamed or not quite themselves and why the answer is rarely found in another supplement or quick fix. Instead, it lives in the intelligence of the gut, the quality of our food, our sleep, our stress and the pace at which we live. We explore why being overfed and undernourished is one of the great contradictions of modern life and how prevention begins long before symptoms arrive. This episode is also deeply personal for me. I share parts of my own journey through burnout, fatigue and a recent cancer diagnosis, and why listening earlier might have changed everything. At its heart, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in nd reconnect with the wisdom your body has been trying to share with you all along. If you’ve been feeling tired, off or disconnected from your health, this episode will meet you right where you are. Inside this podcast: - Why symptoms are signals, not normal - How the body whispers before it needs to shout - Why cellular health is the foundation of wellbeing - The role of gut health, food, sleep and lifestyle in prevention - How listening earlier can change the course of your health Connect with Dr. Monisha: Instagram → https://bit.ly/3L1m3ak [https://bit.ly/3L1m3ak] LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/3LuKMnv [https://bit.ly/3LuKMnv] Website → https://www.drbhanote.com/ [https://www.drbhanote.com/]  Connect with Steve: Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR [https://bit.ly/3KARQhR] LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj [https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj]  Episode Highlights 00:00:00 - Episode Start 00:02:00 - The noise inside the body we learn to ignore 00:03:40 - Why the body whispers before it shouts 00:05:20 - Treating your body like your phone battery 00:08:30 - Overfed, undernourished, and chronically depleted 00:12:00 - Why people are always tired at a cellular level 00:14:30 - Blood tests, ranges, and what gets missed 00:18:20 - Gut health as the foundation of disease and healing 00:21:30 - How many plants are you really eating 00:26:00 - Slowing down meals and the European relationship with food 00:30:00 - Sleep as a non negotiable health pillar 00:32:30 - Diet myths, confirmation bias and health trends 00:36:00 - Protein fears and plant based nutrition 00:37:20 - My personal journey through burnout and diagnosis 00:41:00 - Awareness, early signals, and missed prevention 00:46:00 - Screening, testing, and why people avoid them 00:49:30 - Longevity versus quality of life 00:53:30 - Hope, purpose, and what drives healing 00:56:50 - Key messages for taking ownership of your health 00:58:30 - Building a health team, not relying on one voice 01:01:00 - Prevention over intervention and closing reflections ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.