How to Love Life in a Chaotic World | David Johnston - E23

How to Love Life in a Chaotic World | David Johnston - E23

When we look at the world today, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Ecological collapse, war, economic instability, division, mental health struggles — there is no shortage of reasons to feel afraid. And yet, beneath all of that, there is still beauty. There is still wonder. There is still the possibility of living with an open heart. David has held CEO roles at organisations including Weleda and GoVita, and has spent much of his life exploring the intersection between business, consciousness, service, and personal transformation. In this conversation, we explore what it means to “tend your garden” in a chaotic world — to take responsibility for your inner state, practise awareness, and choose how you want to show up. We speak about fear and insecurity, the practice of awe, spiritual seeking, conscious leadership, random acts of kindness, and the quiet power of doing what you can from where you are. This conversation is a reminder that loving life is not about ignoring suffering. It is about staying open enough to see the beauty, honest enough to face the pain, and grounded enough to take the next small step. I hope you enjoy this one. More about David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-johnston-867b1245/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-johnston-867b1245/] More from Human Kinder: https://linktr.ee/humankinder [https://linktr.ee/humankinder] Show Notes 00:00 Falling in Love With Life 01:48 Tending Your Inner Garden 04:06 Early Encounters With Death 07:30 Seeking Through Youth 13:17 Life Inside an Ashram 14:26 Three Pillars of Practice 16:24 Random Kindness and Ego 17:44 Soul Alignment Break 18:51 Head Heart and Gut 23:05 Rumble Strips and Life Lessons 25:02 Journaling and Emotional Tracking 31:54 Leading Culture Change at Work 35:46 Spiral Dynamics and Society 42:12 Future View Leadership Method 44:27 Leading With Honesty 45:50 Stepping Through Fear 49:57 Coaching And Support 51:11 Awe Wonder And Work 53:46 Spiral Dynamics Explained 01:00:16 Living Strategy One Page 01:02:59 Future Questions For Society 01:08:10 Circle Of Influence 01:11:17 Workshops Warm Data 01:20:06 Purpose Chair Story 01:21:43 Ubuntu And Boardrooms 01:26:07 Final Reflections And Contact

The Sacred Path Through Trauma | Dr John A. King - E22

Trauma is often spoken about as a psychological problem to be cured. But in this conversation with Dr John A. King, we explore it through a deeper lens: as a sacred path of remembering, reconnection and surrender. John’s story begins with unimaginable childhood sexual abuse, a total life implosion, and years of fear, shame and survival. But it also becomes a story of grace, love, country, lineage, God and the slow return to himself. We speak about what trauma does to the nervous system, identity and relationships; why healing cannot happen in isolation; and how reconnection with partner, community, ancestors, place and the divine can become part of the journey home. This is not a conversation that minimises the darkness. It is a conversation about what can be found inside it. More from Dr John: https://drjohnaking.com/ [https://drjohnaking.com/⁠] More from Cian and Human Kinder: https://linktr.ee/humankinder [https://linktr.ee/humankinder] Show Notes 00:00 Life Implosion After Recall 01:10 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup 02:55 John 1.0 to 3.0 Framework 05:25 Early Abuse and Trafficking 07:22 Fear Spiral and Isolation 08:30 Men and Trauma Blind Spots 11:51 Indigenous Lineage and Empathy 15:47 Self Love and Healing Tools 18:03 Building a Recovery Toolkit 22:59 IRAT and Lifestyle Discipline 27:39 Progress Over Perfection 32:24 Melissa and Support Networks 38:11 Soul Friends and New Identity 40:18 Reconnecting to Deeper Self 41:04 Identity And Exclusion 41:46 Cherokee Roots Challenge 42:58 Guided Homecoming Australia 44:49 From Orphan To Tribe 46:51 Why Lineage Matters 48:20 Place DNA And Belonging 52:11 Support The Show Break 26:12 Inner Ancestor Connection 56:21 Faith Spirituality Integration 01:02:26 Christ Coffee Cigars Ritual 01:08:05 Raft Dream Surrender 01:14:28 Daily Compass Trust 01:18:50 Programs Legacy Farewell

The Five Archetypes: An Ancient Map for Understanding Yourself | Carey Davidson - E21

It's kind of strange to be human... We move through life with all of these patterns, reactions, fears, longings, defences and desires operating inside us — and so often we think they are us. We try to fix ourselves, improve ourselves, analyse ourselves, shame ourselves, and somehow become the kind of person who never struggles, never reacts, never gets triggered, never feels messy. But what if there was another way? In this episode, I speak with Carey Davidson, author of The Five Archetypes, about an ancient map of human nature rooted in the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. Carey explains that we all carry these five archetypes within us. They are not simply personality types, but living patterns of body, mind, emotion, relationship and spirit. Each of us has one primary element — a gift, an Achilles heel, and a doorway into deeper self-understanding. For Carey, and the people she works with, discovering this primary element brings transformation and relief: a way to stop fixing oneself, understand our patterns, and meet them with more humour, compassion and freedom. In this episode, we explore how we can see ourselves more clearly, stop identifying so tightly with our patterns, and return to balance so we can grow spiritually in our own unique way.  Take the 5 archetypes questionnaire : https://www.fivearchetypes.com/questionnaire/ [https://www.fivearchetypes.com/questionnaire/] More from Carey: https://www.fivearchetypes.com/ [https://www.fivearchetypes.com/] More from Cian: https://www.humankinder.com.au/ [https://www.humankinder.com.au/] Cian’s work with the Soul Alignment Method and upcoming Remember your Soul Purpose course: https://thesoulalignmentmethod.com/remember-soul-purpose-course [https://thesoulalignmentmethod.com/remember-soul-purpose-course]

Remember Your Soul Purpose | Myles Treanor & Shane Murphy - E20

What if your purpose is not something you need to find, but something you are here to remember? I sit down with Soul Alignment Method founder Myles Treanor and psychotherapist Shane Murphy to explore soul purpose, spiritual alignment, and what it means to live from the light. As someone now training in and working with clients using the Soul Alignment Method, this conversation is close to my heart. It has changed the way I understand purpose, not as a vague idea or a career choice, but as something that can be felt, clarified, and lived through every part of life. Together, we explore how your soul purpose can express through your career, relationships, health, lifestyle, creativity, and service. We also speak about how your wounds are often connected to your gifts, and how the struggles we move through can become the very material we transform into healing, teaching, connection, and contribution. Shane shares his experience of moving from uncertainty into a life that feels more effortless and aligned. Myles shares the deeper philosophy and practical structure behind the method. And I share why, after years of psychological and spiritual work, this path helped me listen to something deeper within myself. If you feel like there is something more you are here to do, express, or become, the Soul Alignment Method is here for you.  Our 6 week ‘Remember Your Soul Purpose Course’ starts on the 17th May 2026. Learn more here:https://thesoulalignmentmethod.com/remember-soul-purpose-course [https://thesoulalignmentmethod.com/remember-soul-purpose-course] Show Notes 00:00 Soul Purpose  01:19 Podcast Intro 02:28 Myles Origin Story 07:26 Purpose As Light States 11:11 Shane Turning Point 17:09 Cian Meets Myles 20:13 Remember Not Find 24:27 Blueprint With Structure 28:58 Letting Go Effortlessly 32:07 Spiritual Structure Matters 33:28 Phases of the Method 35:50 Alignment Equals Happiness 40:12 Purpose Research and Attention 44:53 Redefining Success 48:35 Staying in the Light Practice 50:54 Soul Aligned World Vision 55:09 Purpose Compatibility Relationships 01:01:59 Course Structure and Dates 01:03:15 Final Reflections and Farewell

The Spiritual Practice of Ordinary Life | Mark Edwards - E19

In this conversation, I sit down with Mark Edwards to explore what it really means to stay awake in ordinary life. Mark has spent decades working in high-level consulting, helping large organisations drive results and lead change, whilst also walking a deep inner spiritual path. What I loved about this conversation is that it refuses the false split between spirituality and the rest of life. We explore how the very conditions we often imagine are getting in the way - work, pressure, relationships, uncertainty, responsibility - are actually the most fertile ground for practice. Mark shares a beautiful framework for understanding his own journey through three phases: pre-belief, belief, and post-belief. We speak about the movement from striving for validation, to seeking spiritual frameworks, to slowly embodying a deeper way of being. We also explore self-love, awakening, leadership, and what it means to bring presence into systems that still need to function, perform, and meet the demands of everyday life. The deeper invitation of this conversation is simple: to stop waiting for a more spiritual life, and to begin meeting this one with more presence, honesty and love. More about Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-edwards-consultant/ [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-edwards-consultant/] More from Human Kinder: https://linktr.ee/humankinder [https://linktr.ee/humankinder] Interested in a Free/Donation based Purpose Blueprint session? Contact Cian via website: https://www.humankinder.com.au/contact [https://www.humankinder.com.au/contact] Show Notes 00:00 Awake in the Real World 01:30 Welcome and The Double Life 06:35 Three Phases of Awakening 10:17 Letting Go in the Boardroom 13:06 Mentors and Self Worth 17:41 Soul Alignment Break 18:56 Falling in Love With Self 24:29 The Gardeners Path 29:29 What Awakening Really Means 32:46 Channels of Consciousness 35:40 Neurodivergence as Strength 47:09 Joy and Spiritual Superpowers 48:18 Joy And Attention 48:37 Reading Leaders Clearly 50:41 Neutral Presence Superpower 54:58 Pre Room Rituals 58:48 Honoring Human Systems 01:04:24 Judgment And Open Heart 01:13:03 Practices For Self Love 01:20:10 Spiritual Closet Discernment 01:27:03 Compassion With Boundaries 01:28:51 Humility And Closing