Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable People

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Have you thought about the life lessons your children will be able to learn after you're gone? We were faced with this question following the loss of close family. Life doesn't come with a manual. In a nutshell, the premise of the podcast is borrowing the life experiences of some notable people from various fields so that our children can learn from them in the future. Each episode features a conversation with someone who has achieved big things in their own chose field. Our hope is that your children and ours can listen to these legends of our lifetime when they're growing up, in order to get insightful life lessons they can apply in their own Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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November 23, 202549 min

Having A Positive Mindset - Jake Ball, International Rugby Player

On this episode, we had the absolute joy and privilege to speak with 50 Cap Welsh International Rugby Player and Founder of Veritroo supplements Jake Ball. This was a fantastic chat, and we spoke of many things including :Having a positive mindsetLeading by exampleGood habitsDealing with pressureTaking risksLooking for and taking opportunities, even during setbacksGetting better by making mistakesMaking big decisionsHaving difficult conversationsThe impact of social media on athletesThis was a thoroughly enjoyable chat, and I hope you get as much from it as we did. Please do check out Jake's Veritroo supplements website on www.veritroo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 3, 202554 min

Embracing The Adventure Of Life - Verity Smith, Blind International Dressage Rider

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we had the absolute joy and privilege to chat with Verity Smith. This was such an incredibly inspiring chat which is absolutely jam packed full of life lessons and insights from Verity.Verity is a blind international dressage rider, competing at able bodied elite level and winning, and is aiming to be part of the French able bodied Olympic team.In addition, Verity is a global speaker, singer, songwriter, author, campaigner, mountain climber and charity founder.This conversation blew me away, the sheer positivity and 'can-do' approach Verity has is truly inspiring.We spoke of many things, including :Embracing the adventure of lifeThe obstacle is the wayStoicismLiving in the presentThe spirit of having a goMaking the impossible, possibleNot being blinded by visionI took so much from this chat, I hope you do too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 13, 202545 min

Lessons From A Lion - Matt Perry, former Bath, England and Lions Rugby Player

With the Lions Rugby Test Series about to kick off, it was awesome to sit down and speak with former Bath, England and Lions player, Matt Perry.This was a fantastic chat with Matt, who is founder of Transition15, a company which accelerates high performance team dynamics, as he shared his lessons and insights drawing on sport, business and life.We spoke of many things, including :What meeting principle did Sir Clive Woodward teachCoaching, and what makes a good coachAttitude, commitment and getting outside of your comfort zoneThe importance of luckDealing with pressureOf course, it was a great opportunity to talk Lions, including thoughts on who will make the Test team, and series predictions. It was also brilliant to hear Matt's experiences as a Lion, and how he found out he was a Lion and what was it like to play in the same side as Jason Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 29, 202542 min

Letting Go Of The Illusion You Can Control Things - with coach and author Berend-Jan Hilberts

On this episode we had the absolute joy and privilege to speak with coach and author Berend-Jan Hilberts on his first ever podcast interview.This was such an incredibly enlightening chat as we spoke of many things, including :Embracing and learning from tough timesLetting go of the illusion you can control thingsComing home to yourself and being at ease, especially in the modern and busy worldMaterialism, and why people care about what others thinkHuman mind development, from the socialised mind to adult development theory and self authouring Why we should understand our personalities and explore themI really hope you enjoy and thanks very much for listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 15, 202548 min

Improving Your Health - Josh Clamp, The Men's Health Nutritionist and Performance Coach

On this episode we have the absolute joy and privilege to be joined by Performance Coach and Men's Health Nutritionist, Josh Clamp.I genuinely believe the advice in insights from Josh could improve your health and life, especially if you are a 40-60 year old bloke.An incredibly insightful chat, talking about many many things, including :Living with authenticity and being yourselfWhat does health mean on a day to day basisThe importance of nutrition and food psychology and approaching diet and trainingEngaging with food in a positive way for both physiology and mental healthWhy you should check in on your matesWhat is the one key tip to achieving your goalsThe benefits of PPPPPPThe impact of marginal gainsFiltering fact from fad on social mediaHow long it takes to break a bad habitCreating a safe space for deep conversations and how to be a good listenerThe horrific stats around suicideIf you are impacted by anything in this chat or do need to speak to someone, please do know people are there for you, please do feel free to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 1, 202556 min

Getting Better Sleep - Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, Sleep Expert and Author

On this episode I had the absolute joy and privilege to speak with world renowned sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan.Nerina is a physiologist, author, speaker and sleep and energy expert, and has worked with Premier League footballers, top corporate institutions and has helped millions to get better sleep.This was an absolutely eye opening chat as Nerina states her five non-negotiables to getting better sleep.Nerina also gave game changing advice on how to reset our nervous systems in this technologically advanced world.We touched on many other things, including :Listening to yourselfThe power of journalingHaving inner safetyDeep listening Learning from the younger generationSteps to living a joyful life Is eight hours the magic sleep number?I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 202545 min

You Can Do Anything - Dr Sarah Spelsberg, Extreme & Wilderness Doctor

On this episode we had the absolute joy to sit down and chat with Dr Sarah Spelsberg.Sarah is a Doctor and Fellow of Extreme & Wilderness Medicine.Sarah works in the most remote outposts providing exceptional medicine under extreme circumstances - I am talking about medevacs in Artic Hurricanes and even medevacs by flying over an erupting volcano.This was a brilliant and inspiring chat, packed full of life lessons, including : You can do anythingForging your own pathNot giving upTaking chargeDelivering bad newsSlow is smooth, smooth is fastHow kindness is a super power and an incredible tooI hope you enjoy it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202550 min

Embracing Your Identity - Pro-Wrestler and Charity Founder, Gaz Thompson

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were joined by Pro Wrestler and Charity Founder, Gaz Thompson.Doing Previously Learnt has been incredible and we have been so fortunate to speak to so many people from so many different backgrounds, and this episode with Gaz proves that point.Gaz is a professional wrestler and founder of Kingdom Wrestling, the UK's first faith based pro wrestling charity, using sports entertainment to transform lives.An incredibly insightful chat, and as a parent of two children myself, some of the topics were truly eye opening.We spoke of many things, including :Embracing who you areBeing a role modelHaving goals to aim forAnchoring your identityThanks for listening, let me know what you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 27, 202546 min

Dream Big, As Anything Is Possible - Steve Hill MBE, Adventurer

On this episode of Previously Learnt, we were incredibly fortunate to hear the life lessons and insights from Steve Hill MBE.Steve is an award winning teacher, adventurer, author and charity founder.Steve's inspiring adventures have taken him to the North Pole, the Amazon rainforest, deserts and mountains, including Everest and Kilimanjaro.This was a brilliant chat, touching on many things, including :Knowing that anything is possibleFollowing your dreamsMaking a differenceInspiring othersGrabbing opportunitiesFailure is not the endCheck out Steve's book, 'What's Next, Sir?' to read of his adventures that have inspired so many. Steve's charity can be found at teamhillct.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 21, 202546 min

Live Every Day Like It Is Your Last - Paul Smith, Property Investor and Philanthropist

On this episode, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by Paul Smith.Paul is a highly successful multi-million pound property investor and mentor, with a passion for helping others to thrive with Paul and his wife, Aniko, founding Touchstone Education. Paul's journey is incredible, from leaving home at 17 with just £170 in his pocket, to being a muti millionaire living in Monaco and now aiming to become a billionaire in five years time, but the reasons for this are incredibly altruistic. Paul is highly committed to philanthropy and giving, and has recently joined John Cauldwell's Life Changer's Circle.The reasons Paul wants to be a billionaire is so that he can join the Giving Pledge and give at least half back to good causes and charities.This was such an incredibly insightful chat touching on :Being reminded of mortality at such a young ageNever regret growing old, as it is a privilege denied to far too manyGiving backThe difference between rich and wealthyValuesLiving each day like it is your last Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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