Unleashing Us
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -We are the misfits, the seemingly crazy ones, the round pegs in our world of square holes. We are the people who've always seen things differently, that despite the expectations, judgments, and opinions of others... we're determined to live a life true to ourselves. Join us on our quest for this living exploration of how we live wholeheartedly and authentically, across all areas of our life.
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Episodes
The Practice of Self-Acceptance
May 09, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBToday’s episode is a special one. Matt will delight and guide us through the practice of Self-Acceptance and what it actually means. We are living in a time where we are more critical of ourselves than ever before, grappling with this torrent of external requests and expectations. Thus, it is crucial to take a step back and look within, to be willing to shine the light of self-awareness on areas where we tend to reject ourselves and others. So how do we actually do it? How do we come to that...
How to OWN who you are
April 25, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSo many people hide in the shadows, afraid of showing who they really are, afraid of being judged. We live in a society that tends to work on labels and perfect models, that raises challenges when we stand up for ourselves. But the way out is to put the most value on what WE think about ourselves. In today's episode, Matt and Amelia Kondilios walk us through the positive changes that happen in our lives when we choose to face these fears and own who we are. Amelia is a Senior Manager at PwC...
The courage to do hard things comes from doing hard things
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBToday’s episode is all about self-acceptance and facing our fears on our path to creating a life that is true to ourselves. In this insightful conversation, Matt and Zac Hodge talk openly and vulnerably about how it feels to confront our inner truth. They discuss the importance of being honest with ourselves and working with our fears instead of resisting them. Zac works at PwC. He is interested in moviemaking, reading and gardening, and he has a visceral passion for making a difference in...
The Power of Vulnerability
March 28, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn today’s episode, Matt and Mike Bellemore talk about the fears we go through in expressing our True Self, the lengths we go in pursuing a path that is not our own, and how our lives and connections with other people can change if we find the courage to be authentic. Mike is a Strategy Consultant at Deloitte. He also teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Technology in Sydney, and runs a candle business online called Candela collection. Mike’s four core values are pur...
Learning to forgive yourself
March 14, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBJoin Matt and Kelly Gupta in this insightful episode where they talk about sitting with our judgments and practicing forgiveness. The insights that are shared in this episode can transform your relationship with judgment altogether, so we invite you to sink into this powerful conversation that can help you navigate your own thought patterns and show you how self-love and understanding can be cultivated with forgiveness. Kelly is both a psychiatrist and a transformational life and business ...
The Science of YOU
February 28, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWalking on the path to self-discovery takes time, courage, and commitment. But the rewards are incomparable to a life in the shadows. In this episode, Matt and Aina Musaeva talk about how our thought patterns and beliefs can keep us from growing and discovering the essence of who we are. They also talk about the steps we can take to overcome these patterns. Aina is a data scientist at KPMG, and a part-time black hole hunter. She loves empowering girls to pursue careers in STEM and through h...
Taking a leap of faith towards your true self. When the stakes are high!
February 14, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn today's episode, Matthew and former high court judge Michael Kirby explain how conforming with society's views can keep us trapped, and what an impact it would have if we would all stand our ground by living an authentic life. Michael Kirby is an Australian jurist and academic, and a former Australian High Court judge who spent his life defending human rights. He is a living example of owning who you are, even when this involves great risks, and today he is leading us on his own journey ...
The importance of finding people who are weird just like you!
January 31, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIf you are on a quest to find a balance between your work life, love life, and life in general, while staying true to yourself, then you’re in the right place. In this episode, Matthew Cooksey and Salma Salah discuss how it feels when we’re on the right path, how to get there, and the importance of having our kind of people in our circle. Salma is a Senior Innovation Manager at PwC. She is a relentless optimist, a hardcore visionary, and one of the kindest people you could meet. On your...
Living with Purpose: The magic of authenticity
January 18, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIf you feel disconnected from your true self, if you have a striking feeling that there's more to life than hustle, perfecting, and achieving, or if you just feel that you have been following someone else's path, then this episode is for You. Join us and Bridgette Simmonds in this insightful episode about taking ownership of our life and the big transformations that occur when we follow our inner voice. Bridgette is a coach, speaker, and trainer supporting professionals who have followed a ...
Living with Purpose: When being ‘good at’ something isn’t enough
January 17, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWe’re all in search of our purpose, something that truly defines us, something that we feel is right in any moment of the day, something that fuels us from the inside out and that makes us feel alive. In this episode, Matthew Cooksey and Andrew Staite discuss the importance of loving what we do and how to unlock our true potential. They also talk about how living as our true selves and following our passions could transform workplaces today. Andrew is the CEO of the Pinnacle Foundation, and...
Welcome - it's time you were unleashed.
September 03, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 877 KBYou’re listening to Unleashing Us, where we explore how to do you. As a little kid, I struggled to find where I belong. I was different and so often, my difference seemed to leave me standing on my own. For 30 years, I tried to be someone I’m not. I spent the last decade reconnecting with and unleashing the pocket rocket true self I vowed I’d disown on the playground all those years ago. And I’m so excited to dedicate the next 10 years to assembling a bloody great tribe of us, awkward kids...