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Be More You Podcast

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

A podcast where we talk about real things with real people and create a safe space for others to share their stories and experiences.

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Ep 20: Mon Medved -With ten months left to live, here's what I've learnt so far.

March 07, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

We're officially in our third month of 2022 and as it stands I have 10 months left to live - yes I am taking this very seriously. In this episode I talk about the things that I have learnt over the past two months whilst adopting the mentality of being more me and asking myself 'what would I do if I had a year left to live?' So here are some of the things I touch on:  -How do you 'be more you?' - Why the universe gives you everything you want, in the opposite way. - The difference between s...

Ep 19: Nat Dimitrievski - Healing family trauma wounds and setting healthy relationship boundaries.

February 28, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

In this episode I chat to my incredible friend Nat. Nat is an astrologer, energy healer and reiki teacher. But above all she's just an incredible human who has a lot to say on topics that are often too 'taboo' to talk about. Her passion for helping people move through their past trauma into their truth and light is what makes her one of the best people to chat too. I absolutely love talking to this woman, you can expect to see her on this podcast regularly.  So in this episode we talk abou...

EP 18 - Mon Medved: My whole life changed when I realised this one thing.

February 21, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

It happened. The breakthrough I'd been waiting to happen finally happened and to observe it with this newfound level of awareness has been the most eye-opening experience. So in today's episode, I'm going to be sharing with you what I believe is the secret to manifesting your reality and cutting the shit to make room for the life you really want to be living. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3iQCmFK CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3g9ADtA HEAR US OUT ON OUR PODCAST: S...

EP 17: Sam Wilson - Founder of Sober Mates. Choosing sobriety, healing past trauma and building a supportive community online

February 14, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Sam has been 2 years sober from alcohol and the moment she decided she no longer needed in her life was the moment she started to see life in a whole new light. In wake of her sobriety, she found that there wasn't a supportive online community for people who wanted to have mates that could find deeper connections without the need for alochol. So she created an online platform in the midst of COVID to help those seeking connection.  In this episode we talk about: - Sam's story about her past...

EP 16 - Mon & Luke: What does the future hold in store for Be More You?

February 07, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Luke, as most of you will know by now joined the team in November when he helped me create the 'Year to Live' Video. Since then he has committed himself to helping grow Be More You into the global movement it was always going to be. I've never met someone who's commitment and loyalty to a dream has been backed with so much determination and willingness to just try and make things happen. We've been working together for a few months now and A LOT has happened. We've both been forced to grow ...

Mon & Luke: What does the future hold in store for Be More You?

February 07, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Luke, as most of you will know by now joined the team in November when he helped me create the 'Year to Live' Video. Since then he has committed himself to helping grow Be More You into the global movement it was always going to be. I've never met someone who's commitment and loyalty to a dream has been backed with so much determination and willingness to just try and make things happen. We've been working together for a few months now and A LOT has happened. We've both been forced to grow ...

Matthew Karpinski: Understanding uncomfortable emotions and overcoming your own limitations.

January 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Matt is someone who is a serial learner, you won't meet a guy who loves learning about everything and anything more than this guy. Over the past few years, he has found his passion through learning different skillsets to pursue his passion in teaching people how to design their life around what aligns with their purpose and their passions.  In this episode we chat about A LOT: - emotional intelligence and navigating through the confusion - setting healthy boundaries in relationships - ackno...

EP 15 - Matthew Karpinski: Understanding uncomfortable emotions and overcoming your own limitations.

January 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Matt is someone who is a serial learner, you won't meet a guy who loves learning about everything and anything more than this guy. Over the past few years, he has found his passion through learning different skillsets to pursue his passion in teaching people how to design their life around what aligns with their purpose and their passions.  In this episode we chat about A LOT: - emotional intelligence and navigating through the confusion - setting healthy boundaries in relationships - ackno...

Mon Medved: When it feels like it's falling a part, maybe it's just falling into place.

January 24, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

It's the beginning of 2022 and my life has pivoted and shifted and changed more times than I can count. And I have welcomed it every single time, even when it's sucked real hard. This episode is a solo one and I decided I'd change it up a bit. I share with you a letter I wrote to my future self yesterday, in hopes that it might make someone else feel a little less alone, a little less lost, a little more seen and heard.  I'm excited for the next phase of Be More You. There's no slowing dow...

EP 14 - Mon Medved: When it feels like it's falling a part, maybe it's just falling into place.

January 24, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

It's the beginning of 2022 and my life has pivoted and shifted and changed more times than I can count. And I have welcomed it every single time, even when it's sucked real hard. This episode is a solo one and I decided I'd change it up a bit. I share with you a letter I wrote to my future self yesterday, in hopes that it might make someone else feel a little less alone, a little less lost, a little more seen and heard.  I'm excited for the next phase of Be More You. There's no slowing dow...

Arielle Bryans: (DS&S1) Growing up quickly & What it means to not give up on the ones you love.

January 17, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 103 MB

This is the first episode of the sub-series Drugs, Sex & Stigmas. From an early age Arielle was surrounded by addiction, living within that adversity forced her to grow up quite fast, realising early on that maybe her experiences were a little different to everyone else's. Having being diagnosed with different mental illnesses from a young age,  Arielle didn't feel like she knew how to cope, she ended up finding relief in different substances as she got older.  As she continued to grow up ...

Dan Koch: Letting your passions help you live out your greatest dreams.

January 10, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 92.6 MB

Dan Koch is a guy who has big dreams and is an avid believer in endless possibilities. His story is one that people write movies about, from DJ'ing on stage at some of the biggest festivals in the world to almost being killed in the Amazonian jungle sourcing Cacao. He's the founder of Sacred Cacao and goes by the stage name Koda Sounds. But there's so much more to this guy than just labels. You need to hear Dan's journey so far (and even then you still probably wouldn't believe it.) This epi...

EP 13: Dan Koch - Founder of Sacred: Letting your passions help you live out your greatest dreams.

January 10, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 92.6 MB

Dan Koch is a guy who has big dreams and is an avid believer in endless possibilities. His story is one that people write movies about, from DJ'ing on stage at some of the biggest festivals in the world to almost being killed in the Amazonian jungle sourcing Cacao. He's the founder of Sacred Cacao and goes by the stage name Koda Sounds. But there's so much more to this guy than just labels. You need to hear Dan's journey so far (and even then you still probably wouldn't believe it.) This epi...

Carlo Cirillo: Mindset matters when you have clarity over who you want to be.

January 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Our first guest back on Season 2 is our good friend Carlo Cirillo. Carlo is a mentor, an entrepreneur, a meditation teacher among many other things (the guy wears a lot of hats).  He has a lot of new and exciting things in the pipeline that have all been generated from past experiences and lessons learned In this episode we talk about: - how when things feel like big losses they can prove to be the most valuable lessons - identity crisis' and how to move through them - finding your why a...

EP 12 - Carlo Cirillo: Mindset matters when you have clarity over who you want to be.

January 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Our first guest back on Season 2 is our good friend Carlo Cirillo. Carlo is a mentor, an entrepreneur, a meditation teacher among many other things (the guy wears a lot of hats).  He has a lot of new and exciting things in the pipeline that have all been generated from past experiences and lessons learned In this episode we talk about: - how when things feel like big losses they can prove to be the most valuable lessons - identity crisis' and how to move through them - finding your why a...

Mon & Stefan: If You Had a Year To Live, What Would You Do?

December 27, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

It's the question we're asking ourselves and you too over the course of 2022. Imagine living an entire year as if it were your last. Who would you choose to become every single day? In this episode we cover: - What both our years look like individually - What you can expect from us in 2022 - Why this series and project is so important to us We can't wait to kick off with a bang in 2022! NEW EPISODES GO LIVE ON TUESDAY NOW! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3iQCmFK CONNECT WITH U...

EP 11 - Mon & Stefan: If You Had a Year To Live, What Would You Do?

December 27, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

It's the question we're asking ourselves and you too over the course of 2022. Imagine living an entire year as if it were your last. Who would you choose to become every single day? In this episode we cover: - What both our years look like individually - What you can expect from us in 2022 - Why this series and project is so important to us We can't wait to kick off with a bang in 2022! NEW EPISODES GO LIVE ON TUESDAY NOW! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3iQCmFK CONNECT WITH U...

EP 10 - Mon & Stefan: The answer to the question you've all been asking...

December 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Well, here we are with the final episode of season one. We started this thing ten weeks ago and A LOT has changed since the very first episode.  In this episode, we discuss what exactly has changed for the both of us, how it's been working together and what we're looking forward to in 2022.  Because trust us, it's BIG. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3iQCmFK CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3g9ADtA  HEAR US OUT ON OUR PODCAST: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2XsvaaJ APPL...

Mon & Stefan: The answer to the question you've all been asking...

December 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Well, here we are with the final episode of season one. We started this thing ten weeks ago and A LOT has changed since the very first episode.  In this episode, we discuss what exactly has changed for the both of us, how it's been working together and what we're looking forward to in 2022.  Because trust us, it's BIG. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3iQCmFK CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3g9ADtA  HEAR US OUT ON OUR PODCAST: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2XsvaaJ APPL...

Lena Moxon: Why the relationship with yourself should come before any other relationship.

November 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Our next guest is a coach, a mother, a business owner and an absolute powerhouse. Lena has been within the fitness industry for well over 10 years and has recently transitioned into coaching and empowering women to live within their power. She is a qualified Dharma coach and has been helping hundreds of women let go of the narratives they've fed themselves for so long to make room for living a life that is truly their own. In this episode we talk about: - Moving past the pain narrative int...

EP 09 - Lena Moxon: Why the relationship with yourself should come before any other relationship.

November 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Our next guest is a coach, a mother, a business owner and an absolute powerhouse. Lena has been within the fitness industry for well over 10 years and has recently transitioned into coaching and empowering women to live within their power. She is a qualified Dharma coach and has been helping hundreds of women let go of the narratives they've fed themselves for so long to make room for living a life that is truly their own. In this episode we talk about: - Moving past the pain narrative int...

Gemma Dawkins: How to surrender and reconnect with yourself emotionally and physically.

November 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Gemma's work embodies all elements of psychology and kinesiology. As an athlete herself growing up as the 'golden girl in her home town of Jersey, she found herself constantly pushing past her physical limits striving for success in her sport. This led to an array of problems down the track, specifically with her mental health. After completing a degree in psychology and moving halfway across the world to pursue a career in running, Gemma began to realise her career was being led down a diff...

EP 08 - Gemma Dawkins: How to surrender and reconnect with yourself emotionally and physically.

November 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Gemma's work embodies all elements of psychology and kinesiology. As an athlete herself growing up as the 'golden girl in her home town of Jersey, she found herself constantly pushing past her physical limits striving for success in her sport. This led to an array of problems down the track, specifically with her mental health. After completing a degree in psychology and moving halfway across the world to pursue a career in running, Gemma began to realise her career was being led down a diff...

Katrina Weller: How to process grief and loss your way.

November 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

We all experience loss at some point in our lives where we find ourselves grieving something or someone that meant something to us. Katrina is a grief educator and her work involves working with people who hav e experienced grief in some area of their life to actually understand it and help them begin their healing journey. In this episode we talk about - the different types of grief - why there is no process or stages to healing grief - how to have conversations with children around grie...

EP 07 - Katrina Weller: How to process grief and loss your way.

November 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

We all experience loss at some point in our lives where we find ourselves grieving something or someone that meant something to us. Katrina is a grief educator and her work involves working with people who hav e experienced grief in some area of their life to actually understand it and help them begin their healing journey. In this episode we talk about - the different types of grief - why there is no process or stages to healing grief - how to have conversations with children around grie...

Sally Ferris: How to seek wonder in all areas of your life (not just on your yoga mat)

November 07, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Meet our next guest, Sally or Sal. This wonderful woman is the owner of Wonder Yoga, a studio located in Geelong.   In this episode we talk about: - Sally's story: from corporate to building Wonder - how Wonder have cultivated an inclusive community - the practice of yoga being more than just on the mat - how you can apply the practice to every day life - everything in life being a perception - how perfectionism will get in the way of you living out your fullest potential It was a stellar...

EP 06 - Sally Ferris: How to seek wonder in all areas of your life (not just on your yoga mat)

November 07, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Meet our next guest, Sally or Sal. This wonderful woman is the owner of Wonder Yoga, a studio located in Geelong.   In this episode we talk about: - Sally's story: from corporate to building Wonder - how Wonder have cultivated an inclusive community - the practice of yoga being more than just on the mat - how you can apply the practice to every day life - everything in life being a perception - how perfectionism will get in the way of you living out your fullest potential It was a stellar...

Steve Nikolovski: Taking back your power through accountability, simple practices and breathwork.

October 31, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Steve or Stivka or Mo G (as Stefan calls him) is one of our good friends who has been making serious moves in the community here in Geelong. Steve introduced Cold and Concious to Geelong and has grown a community of hundreds of people over the span of 10 months. How'd he do it? By having a vision, setting a goal and creating accountability milestones and implementing daily habits to grow the initial vision.  This conversation was a deep dive into so many amazing topics that revolved around g...

EP 05 - Steve Nikolovski: Taking back your power through accountability, simple practices and breathwork.

October 31, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Steve or Stivka or Mo G (as Stefan calls him) is one of our good friends who has been making serious moves in the community here in Geelong. Steve introduced Cold and Concious to Geelong and has grown a community of hundreds of people over the span of 10 months. How'd he do it? By having a vision, setting a goal and creating accountability milestones and implementing daily habits to grow the initial vision.  This conversation was a deep dive into so many amazing topics that revolved around g...

EP 04 - Jess Roe: How alternative practices can help you overcome imposter syndrome, ease anxiety and gain clarity.

October 24, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Jess is the owner of Good Folk Yoga, a studio that invests heavily in its people and also services. Jess left what some would call a dream job to pursue her dream of opening up a holistic space for alternative practices as well as growing a community that fostered connection amongst it. Overcoming the pressures that came with the corporate life, Jess began to explore the practice of mindfulness meditation and yoga and found that it gave her a newfound sense of clarity and space to move past ...

Jess Roe: How alternative practices can help you overcome imposter syndrome, ease anxiety and gain clarity.

October 24, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Jess is the owner of Good Folk Yoga, a studio that invests heavily in its people and also services. Jess left what some would call a dream job to pursue her dream of opening up a holistic space for alternative practices as well as growing a community that fostered connection amongst it. Overcoming the pressures that came with the corporate life, Jess began to explore the practice of mindfulness meditation and yoga and found that it gave her a newfound sense of clarity and space to move past ...

Adam Metwally: The compound interest effect that will set you up for success long term.

October 17, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Our next guest has done a fair amount for someone who's still in his twenties. From an early age, Adam saw possibility in everything and it was that curiosity and determination that helped him found events companies like UNO presents and Coastal Jam. His determination and vision to connect people on mass levels is what made him one of the most connected and sought after promoters. This conversation was insightful (and hilarious) and we're so excited to share it with you guys. In this episo...

EP 03 - Adam Metwally: The compound interest effect that will set you up for success long term.

October 17, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Our next guest has done a fair amount for someone who's still in his twenties. From an early age, Adam saw possibility in everything and it was that curiosity and determination that helped him found events companies like UNO presents and Coastal Jam. His determination and vision to connect people on mass levels is what made him one of the most connected and sought after promoters. This conversation was insightful (and hilarious) and we're so excited to share it with you guys. In this episo...

Hugh Lee: Healing is Your Responsibility - How to create your own toolbox to move through your trauma.

October 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Meet our first official Be More You Podcast guest Hugh Lee. Hugh is a Yin Yoga and meditation teacher and one of Stefan's mentor's as well. His story is one filled with internal battles with depression and anxiety that he has battled with for most of his life. Despite this, it was also the catalyst for everything he is doing now and also why he is so passionate about teaching through yoga and meditation. In this episode we talk about: - Hugh's story and why he became a teacher - Daily pr...

EP 02 - Hugh Lee: Healing is Your Responsibility. How to create your own toolbox to move through your trauma.

October 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Meet our first official Be More You Podcast guest Hugh Lee. Hugh is a Yin Yoga and meditation teacher and one of Stefan's mentor's as well. His story is one filled with internal battles with depression and anxiety that he has battled with for most of his life. Despite this, it was also the catalyst for everything he is doing now and also why he is so passionate about teaching through yoga and meditation. In this episode we talk about: - Hugh's story and why he became a teacher - Daily pr...

Hugh Lee: Healing is Your Responsibility - How to Create Your Own Toolbox to Move Through Your Trauma

October 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Meet our first official Be More You Podcast guest Hugh Lee. Hugh is a Yin Yoga and meditation teacher and one of Stefan's mentor's as well. His story is one filled with internal battles with depression and anxiety that he has battled with for most of his life. Despite this, it was also the catalyst for everything he is doing now and also why he is so passionate about teaching through yoga and meditation. In this episode we talk about: - Hugh's story and why he became a teacher - Daily pr...

Mon & Stefan: Let's Start At The Very Beginning...

October 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Hey there!   So we're Mon and Stefan and together we started this thing called Be More You. What is it? Well the concept is simple. We just want you to be more like you and less like everyone else. This podcast is all about stories, our experiences and our journey to finding alternative ways to cope with things like mental health, addiction and just going through life in general. We're super excited to start this journey and can't wait for you guys to join in on the ride.  SUBSCRIBE TO O...

EP 01 - Mon & Stefan: Let's Start At The Very Beginning...

October 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Hey there!   So we're Mon and Stefan and together we started this thing called Be More You. What is it? Well the concept is simple. We just want you to be more like you and less like everyone else. This podcast is all about stories, our experiences and our journey to finding alternative ways to cope with things like mental health, addiction and just going through life in general. We're super excited to start this journey and can't wait for you guys to join in on the ride.  SUBSCRIBE TO O...