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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692 Episodes

JOHN VICKERS | Mere Mortals Interview # 018 - S1E159

This week Juan got the chance to chat with John Vickers. As a senior executive, John has held the positions of General Manager, Vice President, CEO, CIO, Partner, and State Manager, in the Private, Public and Not-for-Profit sectors. His rich and varied life have led him across assignments that spanned the UK, USA, South Africa, Australia and…

This week Juan got the chance to chat with John Vickers. As a senior executive, John has held…

19 September 2020 | 01:12:59


The One Easy Trick To Earn $100 Trillion Dollars!!!! (Mere Mortals Episode #88 - Gullibility) - S1E160

If you are easily tricked and gullible, fear not the Mere Mortals are here!!! In this themed episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the topic of 'Gullibility'. Before diving in the team want to give a big shout out to all those who have joined us for our journey so far. The team has just passed the 1 year anniversary of starting the podcast…

If you are easily tricked and gullible, fear not the Mere Mortals are here!!! In this themed…

18 September 2020 | 00:44:20


Life Is A Locked Room (Mere Mortals Episode #87 - Musings) - S1E157

Life is like a room filled with suffering, locked on the outside by a guy in a silly hat. In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and Kyrin discuss: enjoying/reflecting on the small wins and not needing the big life changing moments, Juan's morning routine to ground himself, Man's Search For Meaning and 3 ways to find it, some…

Life is like a room filled with suffering, locked on the outside by a guy in a silly hat. In…

16 September 2020 | 00:34:54


Feeling Down - 4M's #36 - S1E156

A Monday morning and you feel DOWN! What to do? Juan takes us through this very feeling on a fine Monday.

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

About Mere Mortals:
Striving for excellence through life's lessons. Daily uploads @ 5pm AEST. 4M's, Book Reviews,…

A Monday morning and you feel DOWN! What to do? Juan takes us through this very feeling on a…

14 September 2020 | 00:02:10


A Science, Pseudoscience Or Art? (Mere Mortals Episode #86 - Physiognomy) - S1E155

Can we actually predict the innate character/personality of someone, solely based on their face? Juan and Kyrin try and answer this question in this themed episode of 'Physiognomy'. The definition of physiognomy is hard to pin down, explaining why it actually appears to be a combination of science, pseudoscience and art. The debate…

Can we actually predict the innate character/personality of someone, solely based on their…

13 September 2020 | 00:51:59


JACQUI OOI | Mere Mortals Interview # 017 - S1E154

This week Kyrin got the chance to chat with Jacqui Ooi, the host of the 'What She Did Next' podcast. Jacqui has had an intriguing career, first starting off as a journalist/editor in woman's magazines before heading into the NGO sector and working in senior communications roles for large charities (notably ChildFund Australia…

This week Kyrin got the chance to chat with Jacqui Ooi, the host of the 'What She Did…

12 September 2020 | 01:06:26


Jehovah's Witness Conversion Attempt (Mere Mortals Episode #85 - Meanderings) - S1E152

Have you had an intense interaction with someone trying to convert you to 'insert religion here'? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and Kyrin discuss: Kyrin's recent interaction with a crazy Jehovah's Witness, the best argumentative method to change another person's mind and the type of Mere Mortals mind…

Have you had an intense interaction with someone trying to convert you to 'insert religion…

11 September 2020 | 00:43:01


Holidaying On Hamilton Island (Mere Mortals Episode #84 - Musings) - S1E149

What did Kyrin get up to on his recent holiday to Hamilton Island? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and Kyrin discuss: wearing a 20 kg weight vest to stop being too comfortable, the not-so-secret cardio weakness of the explosive Mere Mortals crew, coronavirus air travel and the definition of good customer service, overcoming…

What did Kyrin get up to on his recent holiday to Hamilton Island? In this episode of…

09 September 2020 | 00:41:36


Early Mornings or Late Nights - 4M's #35 - S1E151

Should you be getting up early to start the day fresh, or burning the late night candle to get your work done, which one works best?

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

About Mere Mortals:
Striving for excellence through life's lessons. Daily vids @ 5 pm AEST.…

Should you be getting up early to start the day fresh, or burning the late night candle to get…

07 September 2020 | 00:01:58


Using Music To Create Memories (Mere Mortals Episode #83 - Music) - S1E150

Do you intentionally listen to a specific song/artist to recall a memorable time period? In this themed episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the topic of 'Music'. As usual the crew start of with some Mere Mortal Moments as well as the etymology and definition of the word. They then start listing some of their favourite artists and genres…

Do you intentionally listen to a specific song/artist to recall a memorable time period? In…

06 September 2020 | 00:45:11