NAKED by The Future Farm
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -Starting your own business is thrilling. The adventure, the purpose, the ambition, the money, the recognition. But what personal truths are exposed when you start to peel back the layers?
Join The Future Farm's Vladi and Nektarios, in a “naked” conversation with the people who have been through it all. We’ll talk to business founders, investors, life partners and other ecosystem players about the personal challenges that business builders face when pursuing their dreams and passions.
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NAKED Podcast Ep 81. Fatin Tariq On Managing Anxiety as a Founder in an Emerging Market
April 17, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIn this episode of the NAKED podcast, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Fatin, explore the anxiety Fatin faced whilst she was building her first business. The discussion centres on the experience of being a female entrepreneur in an emerging market, the journey towards self-awareness regarding one’s mental health, and the tools necessary for navigating life after facing such unexpected obstacles. Specific topics covered in the episode include: Fatin's personal account of deal...
NAKED Podcast Ep 80. Emma Obanye On The Ugly Reality of Exiting a Startup
March 27, 2024 06:52 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIn this NAKED podcast episode, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Emma, explore the complex emotions and challenges that came up for her after exiting a startup. They discuss the importance of addressing unresolved issues from the past, understanding one’s motivations for success, and the role of mental health and self-awareness in navigating post-exit life. Specific topics covered in the episode include: The unexpected emotional impact and identity crisis following a startup...
NAKED Podcast Ep 79. Lottie Unwin On Breaking Down and Integrating Wellbeing into The Founder Life
February 28, 2024 08:43 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIn this NAKED podcast episode, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Lottie, discuss her breakdown and how it took her by surprise. They discuss learning to look out for signals, the importance of introspection and self-awareness and how to get better by integrating wellbeing into one’s life. Specific topics covered in the episode include: What does the experience of a breakdown look like? Understanding one’s own needs and starting with small steps to meet those needs. Integr...
NAKED Podcast Ep 78. Eia Uus on Navigating Neurodiversity & Depression as an Entrepreneur
January 18, 2024 10:10 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn this NAKED podcast episode, our hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and our guest, Eia, discuss neurodiversity, coping with depression and trauma, and the importance of vulnerability and ongoing growth. They also discuss tactics for communicating diagnoses of neurodiversity and navigating societal perceptions while operating in a team or co-founding relationship. Through Eia's experiences and insights, they offer advice for individuals starting their mental health journeys while working in th...
NAKED Podcast Ep 77. Hardi Poder on Entrepreneurial Challenges, Reflections, and Ayahuasca
December 22, 2023 07:19 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn this NAKED podcast episode, serial entrepreneur Hardi shares with us how he would start a company and struggled two years in, each stage spurred by difficulties due to a reluctance to face responsibilities. The conversation unfolds to reveal Hardi's pivotal moment when burnout, both physically and mentally, led to both his body and his relationships collapsing. His way to deal with this was to avoid addressing the underlying issues and to numb himself with substances. Vladimira and Nekt...
NAKED Podcast Episode 76. Juliette Devillard On Suicidal Ideation Among Entrepreneurs
November 16, 2023 10:09 - 1 hour - 175 MB*Please be advised that this episode contains content related to suicide.* Suicidal ideation among entrepreneurs: let’s talk about it. In this episode, Vladimira and Nektarios engage in a conversation with their guest, Juliette Devillard, delving into her personal experience with suicidal ideation. The discussion explores common challenges faced by entrepreneurs, such as impostor syndrome, fear of failure, and the constant rejection inherent in startup life. Juliette shares the steps tha...
NAKED Podcast Ep 75. Vladimira & Nektarios On Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics & Thriving Under Stress
October 27, 2023 05:42 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBIn this episode of the NAKED Podcast, Vladimira and Nektarios focus on co-founder dynamics through the lens of stress research and therapeutic practices. They explore a powerful conflict resolution tool known as "constellations" and emphasize the importance of communication among co-founders. The conversation extends to the impact of stress on entrepreneurs, drawing insights from Dr. Ute Stephan's mental health research specifically on entrepreneurs. The episode also sheds light on the par...
NAKED Podcast Ep 74. Ute Stephan on Research on Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health
October 13, 2023 08:21 - 59 minutes - 136 MBIn this episode of the NAKED Podcast, Vladimira and Nektarios are joined by Ute Stephan, Professor of Entrepreneurship at King's Business School, King's College London, and a renowned expert in the Psychology of Entrepreneurship. Together, they explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, well-being, and societal impact. Specific topics covered in this episode include: • Setting realistic goals when working with social issues within the bounds of your enterprise • Overcoming challenges...
NAKED Podcast Ep 73. Vladimira and Nektarios on navigating power dynamics & conquering entrepreneurial fears
September 22, 2023 10:41 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this candid NAKED episode, Vladimira and Nektarios are back to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. Explore the challenges of fear, uncertainty, and power dynamics with investors as they share personal experiences. Over the past 3+ years, they've gained valuable insights into the entrepreneurial and investment landscape. Specific topics covered in this episode include: Overcoming fear The intricacies of working with external partners The art of maintaining structure amidst chaos...
Ep 72. On the power of speaking up
January 04, 2023 12:11 - 33 minutes - 61.4 MBVladi and Nektarios are back together for the first Naked episode of a new year. They discuss a topic that they have touched upon previously: the power of speaking up and feeling empowered to call out someone’s bad behaviour, something that is often difficult to do in a business situation. Vladi shares a recent story of when she felt empowered to speak up on behalf of her business and her colleagues. She also talks about managing the conflict in the aftermath and how they dealt with it as a ...
Ep 71. On reflection, gratitude and looking ahead
December 14, 2022 11:44 - 29 minutes - 54.1 MBAs we come to the end of another year, Vladi and Nektarios pause and look back on the past 12 months. They talk about how things have changed, particularly in relation to how their respective fintech businesses now occupy most of their time, but that it’s important to remember to take time off and remember that your personal wellbeing matters. We hope you enjoy reflecting on a number of the topics that we’ve covered on the Naked podcast this year, including: imposter syndrome; co-founder con...
Ep 70. On self-esteem and ignoring signals with Chris Howard
December 07, 2022 10:52 - 1 hour - 118 MB“My escape was to try and be good at things, for no other reasons than for people to like me… I was seeking validation.” Our next podcast guest is Chris Howard, a reluctant founder and somebody who prefers the term ‘creator’. Chris joins us to talk about how he started building a business to fix things in his life and to seek validation from others. As his marriage fell apart, he started to behave in ways that he now finds troubling, and was ultimately asked to leave the company by his co-fo...
Ep 69. On choice, identity and compromise
November 23, 2022 12:08 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBVladi and Nektarios are back with a new episode, covering a number of themes we’ve heard on Naked before. They catch up and talk about being triggered, the power of visualisation in times when you’re feeling overwhelmed and having a choice. They spend much of the episode discussing the chat with Nemo D’Qrill; the impact it had on them, and some of the topics in that conversation, including identity, compromise and choice - including choosing when to speak up and when to stay silent (if you h...
Ep 68. On authenticity, compromise and choice with Nemo D’Qrill
November 09, 2022 13:59 - 59 minutes - 110 MB“Entrepreneurship has definitely been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done, forget about the army.” Imagine you show up to a meeting and you can sense that people don’t know what to do with you. Imagine you go for a job interview and you hear “you’re not what we are looking for”. These experiences open up a lot of questions and our podcast guest, Nemo D’Qrill, has started a business to address them from their own experience. The conversation revolves around the subject of authenticity ...
Ep 67. On ‘otherness’, identity and belonging
October 19, 2022 09:15 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBVladi and Nektarios reconnect and share what’s been happening in their working and personal lives over the past few weeks. Nektarios talks about bumping into several former colleagues at an industry conference, hearing from people that appreciate what you do, and feeling overwhelmed by some of the corporate world. They then switch conversation to discuss some of the recent global news and the impact it has on them. Vladi shares more about where her space in the conversation is, how she shows...
Ep 66. The dynamic between entrepreneurs & investors, and the impact on mental health
September 21, 2022 11:12 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBIn our first LinkedIn Live episode of NAKED, Vladi and Nektarios discuss the dynamic between entrepreneurs and investors, and the impact that relationship can have on an entrepreneur's mental health. Continuing the investor conversation they started a few weeks ago, they start by sharing their own personal experiences; as they are both currently in the middle of fundraising for their respective fintech ventures. They talk about the beginning of the entrepreneurial journey. Impostor syndro...
Ep 65. The role of investors on the wellbeing of entrepreneurs, with Lisa Mikkelsen
August 17, 2022 13:36 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe started the NAKED podcast because we wanted to draw attention to the subject of mental wellbeing for entrepreneurs and to share authentic, real stories of founders who ‘have been there’. At the same time, we must acknowledge that the reasons why entrepreneurs experience mental health challenges are still largely unaddressed. Is it all about startup life just being harder than a normal job? Who is contributing to this? What are they doing about it? Are they even aware? Continuing our c...
Ep 64. On the investor experience and its impact on entrepreneurial mental health
August 10, 2022 13:13 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week’s episode is a special one as Vladi and Nektarios talk about the role of investors on entrepreneurial mental health and the fundraising experience. They talk about the personal - and sometimes painful - experiences that they’re currently going through in their own fundraising journeys; how it is having an impact on their teams; and whether investors should see entrepreneurs like humans (listen to our previous conversations with Dr. Michael Freeman for more on this topic). They also...
Ep 63. On conflict and how to deal with it
July 27, 2022 15:46 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week Vladi and Nektarios discuss a topic we’ve talked about a few times on NAKED - co-founder conflict. They talk about the constant work that is required and their relationships with their co-founders. How do you manage yourself after a conflict - whether you’re directly involved or a mediator? How do you find the energy to continue with everyday business activities amid the conflict? And they discuss the importance of reflecting on the triggers - and what their own triggers are - that...
Ep 62. On identity, sexuality and acceptance
June 29, 2022 11:28 - 36 minutes - 33 MBVladi and Nektarios reflect on their past conversation with Dame Kelly Holmes after she came out as gay at the age of 52. Nektarios shares his views on how this news impacted him, as well as Pride month and sexuality. They discuss why it still matters when people with a public profile come out as gay - it should be a part of reality for everybody. The work is far from being done. This leads the conversation to focus on identity; and acknowledging that one of the reasons people like to talk a...
Ep 61: On physical health, mental health and doing things differently this time around, with Drew Graham
June 15, 2022 10:31 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week’s guest is no stranger to The Future Farm, and you may have heard his name pop up from time to time in conversation with Nektarios. That’s because Drew Graham is Nektarios’ co-founder. He is also a serial business builder. He joins NAKED to talk about his entrepreneurial life, how he put that on hold and joined a bank, largely because his health was deteriorating. Drew is incredibly vulnerable and open about the challenges he’s faced and how he continued to build businesses, all w...
Ep 60. On self-awareness, neurodiversity and the effects of ‘labels’
June 08, 2022 11:36 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBVladi and Nektarios revisit the recent conversations they’ve had on the podcast about neurodiversity. They reflect on the episodes with Nick Cavuoto and Sam Handfield-Jones, as well as Nektarios’ recent dinner with Dr. Michael Freeman where they discussed neurodiversity and entrepreneurship. They also talk about an upcoming episode that continues to explore the topic; recognising people’s needs in a working environment, and how we can adjust. They bring this all back to self-reflection and s...
Ep 59: On the impact of ADHD on an entrepreneur’s life, with Sam Handfield-Jones
May 25, 2022 20:53 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe continue our conversations with neurodivergent entrepreneurs by welcoming Sam Handfield-Jones to NAKED. Sam is an angel investor, builder of things, advocate, and passionate about sharing his experiences of living and working with ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We talk to Sam about creating safe and inclusive work environments for individuals with ADHD, his own entrepreneurial journey, and the impact ADHD has on his life - positively and in the challenges he’s faced. Sam...
Ep 58: ADD is my superpower, with Nick Cavuoto
April 27, 2022 21:15 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBFor the first episode in our series of conversations with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, Nick Cavuoto joins NAKED. Nick is a serial entrepreneur who discovered late in life that he has ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder. We talk to Nick about living with ADD and how it translates into his entrepreneurial life. What does he mean when he describes it as his ‘superpower’? Nick has been on a rollercoaster over the last few years. He’s experienced incredible highs, and really low lows, including lo...
Ep 57. On introvert and extrovert energy in entrepreneurship
April 21, 2022 00:39 - 31 minutes - 58 MBVladi and Nektarios are back together after a few weeks away. They reflect on their last NAKED conversation about grief, their current energy levels and recognising behaviours that have an impact on their mental health. Much of the conversation is centred around introverts and extroverts' energy, and how it shows up in entrepreneurs, in anticipation of some upcoming episodes that explore the topic more. They also talk about how they identify themselves and where they might be on the introver...
Ep 56: On identity, belonging and the corporate to entrepreneur journey, with Andra Sonea
April 14, 2022 00:22 - 54 minutes - 101 MBAndra Sonea is an entrepreneur and currently a Research Fellow with the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology Initiative. She joins the NAKED podcast to talk about the obstacles she faced when she made the leap from a successful corporate career into the world of entrepreneurship. We also talk about imposter syndrome, the sense of belonging and the importance of identity. Andra talks about the immigration process, the challenges this posed, and how it has left an impact on her and her ment...
Ep 55. On masculinity, the effects of patriarchy and how it affects men’s mental health with Jamie Clements
March 30, 2022 21:09 - 26 minutes - 48 MBJamie Clements is the founder of the successful podcast Man Down which explores the subject of masculinity and vulnerability. As an entrepreneur and a man who has experienced his own mental health struggles, Jamie Clements discusses with our host Nektarios Liolios how men’s mental health is a complex subject and cannot be seen in isolation but within the wider context of a patriarchal system. They discuss how, especially looking at business builders, there is an expectation on men having to...
Ep 55: On masculinity, the effects of patriarchy and how it affects men’s mental health with Jamie Clements
March 30, 2022 21:09 - 26 minutes - 48 MBJamie Clements is the founder of the successful podcast Man Down which explores the subject of masculinity and vulnerability. As an entrepreneur and a man who has experienced his own mental health struggles, Jamie Clements discusses with our host Nektarios Liolios how men’s mental health is a complex subject and cannot be seen in isolation but within the wider context of a patriarchal system. They discuss how, especially looking at business builders, there is an expectation on men having to...
Ep 54. “You’re not special, and that’s OK (& your business wasn’t that great anyway)” with Dr. Michael Freeman
March 24, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 127 MBDr. Michael Freeman is the author of one of the only studies on the relationship between entrepreneurship and mental and emotional health. As a psychiatrist, psychologist, researcher and importantly, an entrepreneur himself, he brings authenticity and credibility to the conversation on entrepreneurial wellbeing. These are just some of the reasons why we invited him back to the NAKED podcast, this time to talk about the relationship between grief and entrepreneurs, how personal identity can b...
Ep 54: “You’re not special, and that’s OK (& your business wasn’t that great anyway)” with Dr. Michael Freeman
March 24, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 127 MBDr. Michael Freeman is the author of one of the only studies on the relationship between entrepreneurship and mental and emotional health. As a psychiatrist, psychologist, researcher and importantly, an entrepreneur himself, he brings authenticity and credibility to the conversation on entrepreneurial wellbeing. These are just some of the reasons why we invited him back to the NAKED podcast, this time to talk about the relationship between grief and entrepreneurs, how personal identity can b...
Ep 53. On dismantling toxic workplaces and getting better work life integration, with Bjorn Lee
March 16, 2022 20:38 - 1 hour - 152 MBBjorn Lee is a serial entrepreneur who successfully exited his previous business and founded MindFi, a mental wellbeing platform for modern workplaces. Bjorn joined the NAKED podcast as part of Audacity’s Permacolony week in Singapore, to share his entrepreneurial journey. He talks about how his friends had to stage an intervention to physically remove him from his toxic, unhealthy life, because he couldn’t see a way out, and learning to recognise compulsive behaviours. Bjorn also discusses ...
Ep 53: On dismantling toxic workplaces and getting better work life integration, with Bjorn Lee
March 16, 2022 20:38 - 1 hour - 152 MBBjorn Lee is a serial entrepreneur who successfully exited his previous business and founded MindFi, a mental wellbeing platform for modern workplaces. Bjorn joined the NAKED podcast as part of Audacity’s Permacolony week in Singapore, to share his entrepreneurial journey. He talks about how his friends had to stage an intervention to physically remove him from his toxic, unhealthy life, because he couldn’t see a way out, and learning to recognise compulsive behaviours. Bjorn also discusses ...
Ep 52. On conflicting emotions, acceptance and recognising moments to pause
March 10, 2022 06:14 - 30 minutes - 56 MBIn this week’s episode Vladi and Nektarios talk about grief, health and conflicting emotions, amidst the current state of the world. They discuss how to deal with a situation and having a platform and a voice, as well as whether there is a line between business as usual, and an awareness of what is happening. Vladi shares more on radical acceptance, after listening to a podcast with Tara Brach (find the link in the resources), and allowing yourself to connect with deep emotions. They also ta...
Ep 51. On grief and experiencing loss
March 03, 2022 02:28 - 42 minutes - 77.2 MB*TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this episode covers the topic of grief and loss, which some listeners may find triggering. For more information and support, there are a number of services available via Healthline. This week Vladi and Nektarios dedicate the episode to the topic of grief and the experience of loss, whether that be a personal loss, a business loss or supporting a loved one through their grief. They talk about the grief and loss they are currently coping with, and reflec...
Ep 50. On encountering sexism and racism at every turn, with Anu Shultes
February 23, 2022 22:59 - 54 minutes - 100 MBAnu Shultes is the CEO and Founder of Ahead Financials, a digital banking and financial health platform. She is an entrepreneur and Forbes 50 over 50 honoree. She started her career as an engineer in India, before moving to the United States. While she felt welcomed at college in the U.S., upon entering the ‘real world’, she started to face discrimination. This is just the beginning of Anu’s story. Anu’s career is the red thread of all the ups and downs that many people experience. Anu touc...
Ep 50: On encountering sexism and racism at every turn, with Anu Shultes
February 23, 2022 22:59 - 54 minutes - 100 MBAnu Shultes is the CEO and Founder of Ahead Financials, a digital banking and financial health platform. She is an entrepreneur and Forbes 50 over 50 honoree. She started her career as an engineer in India, before moving to the United States. While she felt welcomed at college in the U.S., upon entering the ‘real world’, she started to face discrimination. This is just the beginning of Anu’s story. Anu’s career is the red thread of all the ups and downs that many people experience. Anu touc...
Ep 49: On the secrets of self-healing meditation practices with Shahira Hemeda
February 16, 2022 17:58 - 55 minutes - 102 MBShahira Hemeda is the founder of NŪR, a platform dedicated to mindfulness for the Arab world. It’s mission is to allow you to discover, understand and benefit from the healing process of meditation. But Shahira hasn’t always been an entrepreneur. She had a successful media and advertising career, before experiencing a massive shift in her own wellness and mental health. She was compelled to share her experience with friends and family, but was soon met with confusion and a lack of online sup...
Ep 49. On mindfulness for the Arab world with Shahira Hemeda
February 16, 2022 17:58 - 55 minutes - 102 MBShahira Hemeda is the founder of NŪR, a platform dedicated to mindfulness for the Arab world. It’s mission is to allow you to discover, understand and benefit from the healing process of meditation. But Shahira hasn’t always been an entrepreneur. She had a successful media and advertising career, before experiencing a massive shift in her own wellness and mental health. She was compelled to share her experience with friends and family, but was soon met with confusion and a lack of online sup...
Ep 49: On mindfulness for the Arab world with Shahira Hemeda
February 16, 2022 17:58 - 55 minutes - 102 MBShahira Hemeda is the founder of NŪR, a platform dedicated to mindfulness for the Arab world. It’s mission is to allow you to discover, understand and benefit from the healing process of meditation. But Shahira hasn’t always been an entrepreneur. She had a successful media and advertising career, before experiencing a massive shift in her own wellness and mental health. She was compelled to share her experience with friends and family, but was soon met with confusion and a lack of online sup...
Ep 48. On the corporate world, lack of support systems & the funding journey
February 09, 2022 20:26 - 35 minutes - 65 MBVladi and Nektarios catch-up to discuss the episode with Lucy Cooper, how she expressed her emotions and experiences, and support systems available to those outside of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Nektarios shares more about his own corporate roles, his mental health and the lack of support systems available. Now that mental health is more openly discussed, is there more support in place? They also talk about the fundraising journeys they’re currently going through, the challenges they’re...
Ep 47: On intrapreneurship & not compromising mental health in the corporate jungle, with Lucy Cooper
February 02, 2022 17:26 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBLucy Cooper has been an entrepreneur, an investor, and is now an intrapreneur within a large corporation, in her role as Head of Innovation Europe at Accenture. Lucy represents a role that faces similar challenges to a ‘traditional founder’, particularly when it comes to mental health. Lucy’s mental health was triggered by a Covid-19 infection in December 2020, but in reality, her mental health struggles go back much further. Specific topics covered in this episode include: Anxiety, depres...
Ep 46. On cultural upbringing, expectation and pressure
January 26, 2022 15:59 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MBVladi and Nektarios are back to reflect on their conversation with Fatima Mazhar, and dig deeper on their own cultural upbringing and impact their families have had on their lives. They share some of the feedback and reactions to the episode they have received, and talk about how expectation and pressure can also come from peers and social media, something that they’re learning to navigate. They contemplate what their lives might have looked like, had they been able to fully choose their own...
Ep 45. On not letting society hold you back, with Fatima Mazhar
January 19, 2022 10:19 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBFatima Mazhar is an entrepreneur, and in her current role as COO at COLABS, is working to redefine the future of work in Pakistan. Her story is not one of a typical entrepreneur, where we talk about building grand dreams. Fatima’s story is about dealing with the conflict of wanting to do something exciting and impactful, while fighting against her cultural context. Fatima grew up in a Pakistani family where nearly every decision was made for her, where there was very little room for pursuin...
Ep 44. ExtraNAKED: On boundaries, co-founder dynamics & communication
January 12, 2022 16:03 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBVladi and Nektarios are back with a special ExtraNAKED episode to kick-off the new year. They discuss the need to take a break and fully switch off; starting a new year in a good mental and emotional place; and spend some time exploring co-founder dynamics, including their own recent experiences. They also touch on boundaries and about learning how others need to be communicated with (through the Process Communication Model). Show notes Share your questions with Vladi and Nektarios at hell...
ExtraNAKED: On boundaries, co-founder dynamics & communication
January 12, 2022 16:03 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBVladi and Nektarios are back with a special ExtraNAKED episode to kick-off the new year. They discuss the need to take a break and fully switch off; starting a new year in a good mental and emotional place; and spend some time exploring co-founder dynamics, including their own recent experiences. They also touch on boundaries and about learning how others need to be communicated with (through the Process Communication Model). Show notes Share your questions with Vladi and Nektarios at hell...
ExtraNAKED Special: On self-exploration, reflection and goals
December 16, 2021 01:24 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBAs we come to the end of the year, in this week’s ExtraNAKED episode, Vladi and Nektarios reflect on 2021 and look ahead into the new year. They discuss resolutions and habits; self-exploration and reflection; and what they’ve learnt this year, including addressing the painful moments. They also celebrate their personal highlights and look ahead to 2022. Show notes Share your questions with Vladi and Nektarios at [email protected] How can you support the podcast? Tell your friends a...
Ep 43. ExtraNAKED Special: On self-exploration, reflection and goals
December 16, 2021 01:24 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBAs we come to the end of the year, in this week’s ExtraNAKED episode, Vladi and Nektarios reflect on 2021 and look ahead into the new year. They discuss resolutions and habits; self-exploration and reflection; and what they’ve learnt this year, including addressing the painful moments. They also celebrate their personal highlights and look ahead to 2022. Show notes Share your questions with Vladi and Nektarios at [email protected] How can you support the podcast? Tell your friends a...
Ep 42. On Masculinity, Femininity, Vulnerability and Binary Categorisation
December 02, 2021 10:19 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week’s ExtraNAKED episode, Vladi and Nektarios reflect on their conversation with Owen Marcus about men’s emotional and mental health. They also discuss how they relate to masculinity and femininity, what these words represent, and how they deal with the constraints of this binary categorisation. Extra material “In Conversation” with Jamie Clements - rewatch our conversation with Jamie Clements, advocate for men’s mental health and breathwork coach. Man Down Podcast by Jamie Cleme...
S3 Ep 4: On Masculinity, Femininity, Vulnerability and Binary Categorisation
December 02, 2021 10:19 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week’s ExtraNAKED episode, Vladi and Nektarios reflect on their conversation with Owen Marcus about men’s emotional and mental health. They also discuss how they relate to masculinity and femininity, what these words represent, and how they deal with the constraints of this binary categorisation. Extra material “In Conversation” with Jamie Clements - rewatch our conversation with Jamie Clements, advocate for men’s mental health and breathwork coach. Man Down Podcast by Jamie Cleme...
S3 Ep 4: On Masculinity, Femininity, Vulnerability and Binary Categorization.
December 02, 2021 10:19 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week’s ExtraNAKED episode, Vladi and Nektarios reflect on their conversation with Owen Marcus about men’s emotional and mental health. They also discuss how they relate to masculinity and femininity, what these words represent, and how they deal with the constraints of this binary categorisation. Extra material “In Conversation” with Jamie Clements - rewatch our conversation with Jamie Clements, advocate for men’s mental health and breathwork coach. Man Down Podcast by Jamie Cleme...