Explorer's Mind Podcast
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Explorer's Mind Podcast will inspire and empower you through conscious conversations with Explorers of the Inner and Outer worlds that have ventured into uncharted territory, pursued bold challenges, found their purpose, and expanded their consciousness. We will journey through the insights and experiences of adventurers, scientists, conscious leaders, founders, activists, and artists and provide you with the practical tools you need to get out of your comfort zone, expand your mind, find deep fulfillment and create an inspiring vision for your life.
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How To Cultivate Spontaneous Creativity with Laurence Shorter
July 05, 2021 08:31 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBOur guest today is Laurence Shorter, the author of The Lazy Guru´s Guide To Life and The Optimist. Laurence shares his journey of becoming a creative from strategy consulting, to tech entrepreneurship, comedian, author and coach. We also talk about burnout, the creative process, the importance of stillness and not doing anything and how to create space for spontaneous creativity to arise. To learn more about Laurence and his work visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind40/ Resources ...
Why We Need To Raise Our Collective Level Of Consciousness With Tomas Bjoerkman
June 13, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBOur guest today is Tomas Bjoerkman, a philosopher, philanthropist and social entrepreneur, on a mission to facilitate the creation of a more conscious society. In this episode, we talk about why we need to raise the collective level of consciousness in order to tackle the big challenges of our life time. To learn more about Tomas and his work visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind39/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: http://www.tomas-bjorkman.com perspectiva-institute.co.uk/ ...
Why You Don´t Need A Plan To Start A Business, with Doug Manuel
May 31, 2021 04:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBOur guest today is Doug Manuel, a musician, motivational speaker, and workshop leader. In this episode, we talk about his journey, how to find our passion and purpose, and how to create fulfilling companies even in the online space. To learn more about Doug and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind38/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: www.dougmanuel.com/ His LinkedIn His Instagram Living Fearlessly With Change And Uncertainty Course On RoundGlass Palma’s ...
How To Step Into Your Power, with Christian de la Huerta
May 17, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOur guest today is Christian de la Huerta, a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach, and leading voice in the breathwork community. In this episode, we talk about the importance of doing the inner work, the transformative power of breathwork, and the value of practicing forgiveness. To learn more about Christian and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind37/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: https://www.soulfulpower.com/ Christian de la Huert...
How To Master Non-Violent Communication, with Oren Jay Sofer
May 10, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOur guest today is Oren Jay Sofer a Buddhist meditation, mindfulness, and non-violent communication teacher, and author. In this episode, we talk about his journey with meditation and mindfulness, how can we communicate to create deeper understanding and connection, and the three steps to have better and more meaningful relationships. To learn more about Oren and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind36/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: http://www.orenjaysofer.com/ O...
The Science Behind Energy Healing, with Bill Bengston
April 26, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 64 MBOur guest today is Bill Bengston, a professor in sociology, and the president of the Society for Scientific Exploration, an international group of scientists who conduct investigations on scientific anomalies. In this episode, we talk about the science behind energy healing, the placebo effect, and why being a true skeptic is beneficial. If you are sceptic about energy healing, curious about the unknown and open to learning about a new perspective on healing, then this episode is for you. ...
How To Create An Innovative Education System To Create The Leaders To Build A Better Future, with Ed Fidoe
April 20, 2021 09:32 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOur guest today is Ed Fidoe, the co-founder of School 21, and the co-founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School, the first new university to launch in the UK in 40 years. In this episode, we talk about the future of learning, and why the challenges of our current times require us to have radically different models of learning and education. To learn more about Ed and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind34/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: https://www....
Giving Voice To The Voiceless: The Life Stories From America's Death Row, with Lynden Harris
April 12, 2021 04:30 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOur guest today is Lynden Harris, the founder of Hidden Voices, a radically inclusive and co-creative collective committed to a more just and compassionate world. In this episode, we talk about Lynden’s journey and learn about the stories of the men on death row, and how those stories have transformed people, and how they can possibly transform us. To learn more about Lynden and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind33/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: Lynden Harr...
How Giving Up Alcohol Can Enhance Your Performance & Wellbeing , with Andy Ramage
April 05, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOur guest today is Andy Ramage, a former soccer player and city broker and the co-founder of One Year No Beer. In this episode, we talk about the global community of One Year No Beer, how giving up alcohol was central to Andy’s personal transformational journey, and how he found his calling. This episode is for you if you would like to improve your performance & wellbeing and would like to bring more meaning into your life. To learn more about Andy and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel....
How To Resolve Conflicts And Master Your Emotions, with Bob Burg
March 29, 2021 04:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOur guest today is Bob Burg, co-author of the best-selling book series, The Go-Giver, and a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences. In this episode, we talk about how to resolve conflicts and the five secrets of genuine influence, in the context of leadership and relationships. If you want to learn how to master your emotions and bring value to other people’s lives, then this episode is for you. To learn more about Bob and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.co...
How To Align Your Inner & Outer Journey And Conscious Entrepreneurship, with Sebastian Dienst
March 22, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOur guest today is Sebastian Dienst, a serial tech entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Remagine. In this episode, we talk about his entrepreneurial journey, conscious leadership, the future of financial services, and how you can align your inner and outer journey to live a meaningful life. To learn more about Sebastian and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind30/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: www.remagine.io His Twitter His Instagram Palma’s course on Exper...
How To Transform A Feeling Of Powerlessness Into Making A Difference, with Clover Hogan
March 15, 2021 05:30 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBOur guest today is Clover Hogan, a 21-year-old climate activist, researcher on eco-anxiety, and the Founder and Executive Director of Force of Nature. In this episode, we talk about eco-anxiety, ways to change our education systems, and how everyone can create positive impact. If you feel powerless in the face of climate change or don't know where to get started in creating positive impact then this episode is for you! To learn more about Clover and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.c...
The Art Of Connection And How To Build Meaningful Communities, with Victoria Stoyanova
March 08, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOur guest today is Victoria Stoyanova, the founder of The Institute of Belonging, and Global Programme Manager at Ecosystems Partnerships at Facebook. In this episode, we talk about how she found her North Star, how to build meaningful communities, and the art of connection. To learn more about Victoria and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind28/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: https://victoria.works/ https://instituteofbelonging.com/ Her Instagram https:/...
The Power Of Perseverance, Marjan Van Aubel
March 01, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBOur guest today is Marjan Van Aubel, a pioneering and award-winning solar designer whose innovative practice spans the fields of sustainability, design and technology. Her most notable works are Sunne, Current Table, Power Plant and she designed the roof of the Dutch Pavilion for the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. In this episode, we talk about solar democracy, the power of perseverance, building a future that we all want, and how solar energy can become a movement. To learn more about Marjan a...
How To Find Your Own Voice and Create A Better Future For The Planet, with Kwame Ferreira
February 22, 2021 05:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBOur guest today is Kwame Ferreira, an innovator, serial entrepreneur, and the CEO of Impossible, a purpose-driven innovation group. In this episode, we talk about planet centric design, finding your own voice and how we can create a more sustainable future for the planet. To learn more about Kwame and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind26/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: impossible.com https://www.bond-touch.com/ Palma Michel - The Authority Guide to Mindful...
Waking Up, Growing Up, and Showing Up, with Dr. Patti Levin
February 15, 2021 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBOur guest today is Dr. Patti Levin, a retired clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience in the field. A few years ago she also had a major shift in consciousness which changed her every day experience in profound ways. In this episode, we talk about waking up, growing up (including working with trauma) and showing up (having a positive impact). To learn more about Patti and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind25/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: ...
Living Your Calling, with Zoe Lind van’t Hof
February 08, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOur guest today is Zoe Lind van’t Hof, the co-founder of Wunder Workshop and founder of Boobs Essential. In this episode, we talk about her journey of love, legacy, and purpose, conscious entrepreneurship, and how to follow your dreams no matter how risky they appear. To learn more about Zoe and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind24 Resources Mentioned In The Show: Zoë Lind van’t Hof and Tom Smale - Super Root Spices https://wunderworkshop.com/ http://www.esse...
How To Increase Intimacy With Yourself And Others, with Chloe Macintosh
February 01, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOur guest today is Chloe Macintosh, a serial tech entrepreneur and the founder, and CEO of Kama, an educational platform for conscious sexuality. Chloe previously co-founded MADE.COM. In this episode, we talk about her personal and entrepreneurial journey, harnessing the power of pleasure to reduce stress and how to increase intimacy with yourself and others.To learn more about Chloe and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind24/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: https...
Why You Should Celebrate What Makes You Different, with Jeanne de Kroon
January 25, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBOur guest today is Jeanne de Kroon, the founder of the award-winning ethical fashion brand, Zazi Vintage. In this episode, we talk about her journey to find her true passion, the “magic of cloth”, and how there is no such thing as sustainable fashion as of yet. If you want to step into your own superpower and live a more conscious life, then this episode is for you. To learn more about Jeanne and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind23/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: ...
What We Can Learn From Death for Living Fully, with Peter Fenwick
January 18, 2021 05:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOur guest today is Peter Fenwick, an internationally renowned neuropsychiatrist, a world-renowned expert on end of life phenomena, and Britain's leading clinical authority on near-death experiences. In this episode, we talk about what we know about consciousness, why we should be curious about dying, and what we can learn from death to live more fully. To learn more about Peter and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/exploresmind22/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: Peter Fenw...
How Texting and Online Dating Effect the Way We Meet, Mate, and Relate to Each Other, with Mia Levitin
January 11, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOur guest today is Mia Levitin, a cultural and literal critic who just published her first book, The Future of Seduction. In this episode, we talk about how online dating shaped the way we meet each other and maintain our relationships, what does orgasm gap mean, and how to find meaning in the online world. To learn more about Mia and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind21/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: www.mialevitin.com Her Twitter Her Instagram Mia Lev...
The Transformative Power of Grief, with Justin Caffrey
January 04, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBOur guest today is Justin Caffrey, a recognized thought leader on mindfulness, resilience, and well-being. In this episode, we talked about grief, inner transformation, and why many people need a crisis to discover themselves. If you are interested in meditation, slowing down, and finding your life purpose, then this episode is for you! To learn more about Justin and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind20/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: His Instagram His Linke...
The Art of Cultivating Serendipity To Live a Meaningful Life, with Christian Busch
December 28, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBOur guest today is Christian Busch, the co-founder of Sandbox and Leaders On Purpose, and the author of the book “The Serendipity Mindset”. In this episode, we talk about how we can actively create our own luck by cultivating a serendipity mindset, and how we can make uncertainty our ally rather than our enemy. If you want to experience more good luck, meaning and joy in your life, then this episode is for you! To learn more about Christian and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/expl...
It Is Never Too Late To Start From Scratch, with Rara Plumptre
December 21, 2020 05:30 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBOur guest today is Rara Plumptre, a passionate advocate for the homeless and women and children in crisis. In this episode, we talk about homelessness, and how it can happen to anyone, why it is never too late to start your own business, and how we can all create a positive impact in the world. To learn more about Rara and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind18/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: http://aecs-connections.com/ www.ckrp.co.uk Her LinkedIn Pal...
How To Build A Successful Purpose-driven Business, with Damian Soong
December 14, 2020 05:30 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBOur guest today is Damian Soong, the CEO, and Co-founder of the British challenger brand, Form, a serial entrepreneur, and a “city-escapist”. In this episode, we talk about building a purpose-driven business, how Damian brought a social conscience to a self-obsessed industry, and why social entrepreneurship should be the future. To learn more about Damian and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind17/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: https://formnutrition.com/ His T...
The Power Of Stillness, with Erling Kagge
December 07, 2020 05:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBOur guest today is Erling Kagge, the first man who walked to both poles and climbed Mt Everest. He is an explorer, publisher, author, art collector, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about why walking can be like meditation, how to find stillness in the age of noise, and the importance of listening to Mother Earth. If you are overwhelmed by the constant noise around you and looking for ways to find stillness, then this episode is for you. To learn more about Erling and his journey, ...
A lesson in resilience, with Bisi Alimi
November 30, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBOur guest today is Bisi Alimi, the Executive Director of SafePlace Greece, founder of the Bisi Alimi Foundation, and known as an angelic troublemaker. In this episode, we talked about his extraordinary journey as a gay Nigerian man, his powerful advocacy for HIV and LGBTQ+ rights, and refugees, and how to use anger as a tool to make the world a better place. To learn more about Bisi and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind15/ A special thanks to Bisi Alimi for taking t...
From self-awareness to self-mastery, with Mark Metry
November 23, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBOur guest today is Mark Metry, a serial entrepreneur, host of the Humans 2.0 Podcast, TedX speaker, and best-selling author of the book, Screw Being Shy. In this episode, we talk about his experience with severe social anxiety and depression, how he found his true self, and how you can do the same. If you are seeking to live a truthful life and express your authentic self, then this episode is for you! To learn more about Mark and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind14/ ...
How To Make Your Passion Your Profession, with Henry Cookson
November 16, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 55 MBOur guest today is Henry Cookson, the CEO, and founder of Cookson Adventures, a professional explorer, and a Guinness world record holder for the first expedition on foot to the southern pole of inaccessibility. In this episode, we talked about how he left a career in banking to make his passion his profession, his adventures, the power of curiosity, and why your mindset really matters regardless of what you want to achieve in life. To learn more about Henry and his journey, visit: http://pa...
The Power Of Compassion, with Jennifer Nadel
November 09, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOur guest today is Jennifer Nadel, a journalist, writer, speaker, coach, co-founder of Compassion in Politics, and author of the book WE: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere. In this episode, we talked about the importance of inner work and why we need to bring compassion back into politics and into our life. To learn more about Jennifer and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind12/ Resources Mentioned In The Show: www.compassioninpolitics.com https://www.jennifer...
How to Overcome Your Inner Critic, with Ariel Garten
November 02, 2020 05:30 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBOur guest today is Ariel Garten, Co-founder of InteraXon, the creators of the award-winning MUSE meditation headband. Arial is a neuroscientist, innovator, artist and entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about the beginnings of MUSE, her personal journey with meditation and how it changed her, how to reprogram your brain and let go of your inner critic, as well as the challenges of being a good parent. To learn more about Ariel and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind11...
Living An Inspired Life, with Rich Fernandez
October 26, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOur guest today is Rich Fernandez, the CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, originated at Google and now an independent nonprofit leadership institute. In this episode, he shares with us his personal journey and quest for living an inspired life, why Bhutan the happiest nation on the planet hired Rich and his team and he also shares practical tips on how you can live an inspired life and find your calling. To learn more about Rich and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel...
How To Live Your Purpose, with Chris Jordan
October 19, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBOur guest today is Chris Jordan, an internationally acclaimed American artist and TED speaker. His photographs and films explore the contemporary world from multiple perspectives and challenge us to look both inward and outward at the complex realities of our times. In this episode, we talk about his journey from being a lawyer to becoming an internationally acclaimed artist and environmental activist, how he worked with his fear, why getting people to panic about climate change is not effec...
How To Be A Force For Good, with Michelle and Joel Levey
October 12, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOur guests today are Michelle and Joel Levey, pioneers in introducing mindfulness and mind-fitness training in mainstream business, medicine, and government arenas. In this episode, we talk about their personal journeys, their fascinating project with the US Army Special Forces, how to work with difficult emotions and how we can become a force for good in the midst of the Great Unraveling. To learn more about Michelle and Joel and their journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind08/...
How To Follow Your Dreams, with Justin Packshaw
October 05, 2020 04:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOur guest today is Justin Packshaw MBE, an adventurer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and chairman of Joro Experiences. He led expeditions all over the world including to both the North and South Poles, and he is a strong advocate for raising awareness and money for important causes like empowering disadvantaged youth or protecting our environment. In this episode, he shares his adventures on Mount Everest, how he followed his dreams, and how to find that one thing that really sets your heart...
How One Minute Can Transform Your Life, with Gill Hicks
September 28, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 66 MBOur guest today is Gill Hicks, a survivor of the 2005 London bombings and one of the most powerful and thought-provoking advocates on the value of each individual, how we are all responsible for the evolution of Humanity, and the sustainability of the world around us. She was left severely injured in the 2005 London bombings that changed her life forever. In this episode, she shares with us the importance of timing, how her near-death experience completely transformed her life, the power of ...
How to Move Beyond Fear, with Karen Palmer
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOur guest this week is Karen Palmer, an award-winning international artist, and TED speaker. In this episode, she shares with us how she found her purpose, her experience with fear, and how to use it as a motivational tool as well as how to consciously work through our implicit biases. If you are ready to find your purpose, but often feel like fear stops you, then don’t miss out on this episode! To learn more about Karen and her journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind05/ M...
Taking Radical Responsibility, with Fleet Maull
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBOur guest today is Fleet Maull, an author, renowned meditation teacher, and executive coach, who spent 14 years in prison and now dedicates his life to facilitate deep transformation for individuals and organizations. In this episode, he shares with us his philosophy of radical responsibility, and how to create positive social transformation and a more sustainable global society. To learn more about Fleet and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind04/ Resources mentioned i...
How to Find Your Purpose, with Roz Savage
September 07, 2020 06:21 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOur guest today is Roz Savage, an ocean rower, author, speaker, and sustainability advocate. She is the first, and so far the only woman, who rowed solo across the world’s “Big Three” oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian. In this episode, she shares with us how she found her purpose, how she pursued it even when it was hard, and how we all have endless potential. If you are ready to step out of your comfort zone and find your true purpose, then this episode is for you! To learn more about R...
How Psychedelic Experiences Can Rewire Your Brain, with Mendel Kaelen
September 07, 2020 06:20 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBOur guest today is Mendel Kaelen, a neuroscientist and the CEO and co-founder of Wavepaths, a well-being startup focused on providing adaptive generative music experiences for, and as psychedelic therapy. In this episode, he shares with us how you can rewire your brain through psychedelic experiences, the current findings of psychedelic and music therapy, how he found his true purpose in life, and the future of psychedelic therapy. If you are interested in expanding your mind and breaking do...
How to Turn Your Challenges Into Opportunities, with Mark Pollock
September 07, 2020 06:19 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBOur guest today is Mark Pollock, a motivational speaker, explorer, and author. Unbroken by blindness and paralysis, his mission is to inspire people to achieve more than they thought possible and help to find a cure for paralysis in his lifetime. In this episode, he shares his story about resilience, adaptability, acceptance, and collaboration. To learn more about Mark and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind01/ Mentioned in the show: Jim Collins - Confront th...
Welcome to the Explorer's Mind Podcast
September 02, 2020 07:29 - 8 minutes - 18.9 MBWelcome to the Explorer’s Mind Podcast, where we will inspire and empower you through conscious conversations with explorers of the inner and outer worlds. Our guests have ventured into uncharted territory, pursued bold challenges, found their purpose, and expanded their consciousness. We will journey through the insights and experiences of adventurers, scientists, conscious leaders, founders, activists, and artists, and provide you with the practical tools you need to expand your mind, find...