Karen Conti was a young and inexperienced attorney when she spent 7 months as part of the legal team representing serial killer John Wayne Gacy in his final death row appeals. A time that defined her professional trajectory.  We discuss societal aspects of criminal infamy, including the consequences of giving attention to nefarious individuals and the importance of redirecting attention and funds from capital punishment towards crime prevention.  Further, we reflect on the difficult balance for an empathetic lawyer between professional duty and public scrutiny. Karen offers sage wisd ..read more

Today, I’m joined by Madam Bella Cummins, the proprietor of Nevada's only true female-owned brothel, bringing nearly 40 years of experience as a Madam to our discussion. We delve into the nuanced landscape of legalised prostitution, shedding light on ongoing efforts to reduce stigma, promote safety, and ensure consent within the profession. We explore her advocacy for sex workers' rights through the Onesta Foundation, the shift from 'prostitute' to 'courtesan,' and the recognition of sex work and the human need for connection.  We also tackle the societal judgement faced by those in the i ..read more

Breaking free from societal expectations of beauty, body image, and identity. In this empowering episode we cover the power of listening to the body's signals, questioning societal narratives, and approaching ageing with grace and self-respect. Including the Compliance vs Defiance Mode of Operating in relation to those and all of life.   We unpack the dangers of seeking external validation and discuss the significance of self-validation, interdependence, and the complex relationship people have with food. We delve into Ximy's personal experiences with health challenges and her transi ..read more

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2022 for proving Quantum Entanglement is real! We delve into its fascinating world and philosophical implications on human connections and the universe. Lindsay, an astrophysicist with expertise in space policy, breaks down complex scientific concepts like wave function collapse and quantum mechanics into digestible analogies (organizing chopsticks).  We explore how quantum entanglement might explain the deep interconnectedness between people and life's synchronicities. The conversation also touches upon Lindsay's passion for the impact o ..read more

After getting out of debt, Tawnya dedicated herself to help others do the same. She shares how to create a budget to help break free from living paycheck to paycheck. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. We cover: // The impact being broke has on your health.  // Why getting into debt is so common and normalised.  // The first steps you need to take to get out of debt. // Budget fluctuates.  // Is it an income issue or a spending issue? // What can you afford, how much should you spend on rent? Plus other % to know based on your income.   // Out of the box ideas to ..read more

The ethics of AI: AI is neutral but how it’s coded and used will determine if it’s good or bad for us. Here’s the catch: its development is based around profit and private companies are racing each other for it. This race is not democratically run and we have no regulations in place to manage AI’s warpspeed advances and without fail-safes it’s a gloomy prospect. We also cover the link between Green energy, lithium, AI and Tesla. If one day things go south with lithium’s import, will sending that one email be as expensive as heating our home?  Not all gloom and doom, we also touch on the ..read more

Today with Mac, a NY Couples Therapist, we talk about this new era of where men are opening up more and how to navigate this new paradigm. Mac specialises in infidelity recovery, black men going to therapy and recovering from narcissism and porn addiction. We go over + Discerning between good and bad advice on the internet. Are they voicing an opinion or educating on relationships? + Why men (tend to) cry by the 5th session in couples therapy with Mac.  + What makes a man feel unappreciated, unseen and feels as a 2nd thought in relationships.  + The misunderstanding behind ‘Happy wi ..read more

Ever wondered how someone is exonerated after 28 years in prison? Innocence Projects are doing an insane amount of work to make that happen.  Today with Louise, Director of The Innocence Project London, we talk about what they do for the wrongfully convicted. Dr Louise Hewitt has many accolades but the one that stands out to me is the pro bono work she’s been doing for over 13 years at the Innocence Project London (IPL).  We go over: + Claiming back your innocence and why it’s such a lengthy process? + Are the requirements to get your case reviewed fair or not? + Various types of wr ..read more

Are memories reliable? Memories can be implanted or misremembered and be used against you or someone else. Not always knowingly but it happens.  Today with Kevin, Director of Communications for the British False Memory Society. We go over what they are, when they occur and we can protect ourselves from others [therapists, police and other officials] to implant memories in us. We go over: // Recovered memories and regression therapy.  // What got him in this line of work. // Repressed memories vs the evolutionary advantage of (partly) forgetting pain (like childbirth & heartbreak ..read more

Shawn, a trained therapist and now a marriage and relationship expert, specialises in couples who are in business together and whose relationships have either fallen asleep or fallen apart.  We go over: // What got her into this line of work. // Power struggles: Why we have them and how to transcend them. // Practice makes permanent.  // The 7 key Emotional Weapons and their Sub-Weapons. // How we pair up with a partner who has our opposite set of emotional weapons.  // Emotional weapons unconsciously used to seek compliance. // How to undo years of relationship damage.  ..read more