Mere Mortals Conversations

Mere Mortals Conversations



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 @ 9am AEST.

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716 Episodes

Theory of Relativity - 4M's #41 - S1E192

The theory of relativity usually encompasses two interrelated theories by Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity. Today however, we spin this around into the Mere Mortal take on relativity.

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

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The theory of relativity usually encompasses two interrelated theories by Albert Einstein:…

19 October 2020 | 00:02:01


Content For Content's Sake (Episode #101 - Meanderings) - S1E190

Is content for content's sake useful or is it promoting mindless sharing? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and Kyrin discuss: Elon Musk and being cheeky, a philosophical discussion of Lamborghini's and Mazda's, a dislike of reading on the computer and preference for books, an intense argument about content and the…

Is content for content's sake useful or is it promoting mindless sharing? In this episode…

18 October 2020 | 00:40:26


JOHN PLUMLEY | Mere Mortals Interview # 023 - S1E182

John Plumley is the host of The Plumley Podcast (formerly the JP Bar Podcast) as well as a creator on YouTube. John lives in Calgary, Alberta and has only recently dove into the world of podcasting and online creation. Kyrin connected with John via Instagram and found there were some large overlaps in their interests as well as general styles…

John Plumley is the host of The Plumley Podcast (formerly the JP Bar Podcast) as well as a…

17 October 2020 | 01:19:34


Craving, Suffering & Gratitude (Episode #100 - Buddhism) - S1E187

What are the essential teachings Buddhism and how much do the Mere Mortal ascribe to them? In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the topic of 'Buddhism'. Neither had particularly dived into religion before so the first third of the conversation was a summary of the background knowledge and general teachings of The Buddha.…

What are the essential teachings Buddhism and how much do the Mere Mortal ascribe to them? In…

16 October 2020 | 01:07:14


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