Mere Mortals

Mere Mortals



What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,). We go live every Sunday @ 11am AEST.

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BRENDAN JAYO | Mere Mortals Interview # 022 - S1E185

Brendan Jayo is a personal trainer and balance coach specialising in hand & arm balancing. Kyrin first met Brendan in his local calisthenics park and the connection was immediate. They are both obsessed with a mutual passion for calisthenics but also drawn into obscure philosophical discussions and this conversation was no…

Brendan Jayo is a personal trainer and balance coach specialising in hand & arm balancing.…

15 October 2020 | 00:52:14


Laugh When The Abyss Stares Back At You (Mere Mortals Episode #99 - Musings) - S1E186

There is the Nietzsche quote "when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you", but what is the optimal response to this? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and Kyrin discuss: techniques for maintaining sanity when under large amounts of pressure/stress, correcting unhelpful attitudes and checking oneself,…

There is the Nietzsche quote "when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into…

14 October 2020 | 00:25:36


Pressure is a privilege - 4M's #40 - S1E184

Pressure is defined as the physical force exerted on an object. Defined for a Mere Mortal, it is the force that life exerts on us everyday and in today's Monday Movement we have a quick word on how we can perceive this as a privilege.

As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals…

Pressure is defined as the physical force exerted on an object. Defined for a Mere…

12 October 2020 | 00:01:43


Let's Get Rid Of Weekends (Mere Mortals Episode #98 - Meanderings) - S1E181

With work time being increasingly cut from our lives, will there ever be a time where the concept of a weekend is irrelevant? In this episode of Meanderings Juan and Kyrin discuss: The Fourth Age by Byron Reese and his analysis of what makes a human, disliking certain words due to the ambiguity of their meaning, fun thought scenarios of what…

With work time being increasingly cut from our lives, will there ever be a time where the…

11 October 2020 | 00:38:44


KELLY CAMERON | Mere Mortals Interview # 021 - S1E179

Welcome to another Mere Mortals interview. Kelly was 10 when her grandparents’ home was sold and her and her family (grandparents, parents, uncle, brother and sister) were forced to rent. Seeing her grandmother, a very stoic woman, upset at the kitchen sink, worrying about losing the house, a young Kelly made a decision to buy her grandmother…

Welcome to another Mere Mortals interview. Kelly was 10 when her grandparents’ home was sold…

10 October 2020 | 00:55:11


Stress, Fear, Disorders & Health (Mere Mortals Episode #97 - Anxiety) - S1E180

A more serious episode this time on an issue that touches all of us in our daily lives. In this themed episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the topic of 'Anxiety'. As usual the crew starts with their Mere Mortal Moments, before diving into the definition (particularly focusing on the difference between anxiety, stress and fear). They also…

A more serious episode this time on an issue that touches all of us in our daily lives. In this…

09 October 2020 | 00:55:16


The Social Dilemma Is Trash (Mere Mortals Episode #96 - Musings) - S1E178

Some Mere Mortal advice, don't watch The Social Dilemma as it is rubbish! In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and Kyrin discuss: why Juan intensely disliked the recent documentary on the dark side of social media, hypocrisy amongst people and how to fix it with accountability, developing patience through annoying computer issues,…

Some Mere Mortal advice, don't watch The Social Dilemma as it is rubbish! In this episode…

07 October 2020 | 00:19:49


Dealing with Chaos - 4M's #39 - S1E175

Something that was recently shared by Gary V and also discussed on a few podcasts of ours, to deal with Chaos you can use the GAP principles.. Gratitude, Accountability and Perspective.

As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!

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Something that was recently shared by Gary V and also discussed on a few podcasts of ours, to…

05 October 2020 | 00:02:00


Breatharians & Extreme Views (Mere Mortals Episode #95 - Meanderings) - S1E174

Will you join Juan in his recent conversion to subsisting on purely oxygen and sunlight? In this episode of Meandering Juan and Kyrin discuss: the recent changes to the Mere Mortals brand and content, taking responsibility for mistakes, spreading some love to those who have helped us, breatharians (the hottest new diet), talking/arguing to…

Will you join Juan in his recent conversion to subsisting on purely oxygen and sunlight? In…

04 October 2020 | 00:41:23


SALLY HETHERINGTON | Mere Mortals Interview # 020 - S1E173

Welcome to another Mere Mortals interview. Sally Hetherington is an author, CEO and recipient of The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Sally's backstory is of travelling to Cambodia in her 20's and learning of the negative effects of voluntourism. To make up for her own inadvertent contribution to this she began working with…

Welcome to another Mere Mortals interview. Sally Hetherington is an author, CEO and recipient…

03 October 2020 | 00:54:42