Figuring Things Out

Oct 17 2024 40 ep. 61 mins 11
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Welcome to the Figuring Things Out Podcast, hosted by Wil Brown. Inspired by our favourite metaphor, the 5 blind folk and the elephant, each series hosts 5 practitioners, teachers and fascinating humans upon a given topic. Each episode is an opportunity to explore the the topic in a new and unique light, eventually gaining an overarching clarity. If you'd like to dive deeper, please visit www.figuringthingsout.com If you'd like to support the podcast, feel free to buy us a coffee and join our patreon: patreon.com/FiguringThingsOutPodcast You'll gain access to a load of private content!!

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SIDE NOTES #14 - The MentorSHIP (What/Why/How) ft. Simeon Hauberg

Oct 17 2024 16 mins  
In this episode of Side Notes I’m joined by friend, ex-student and now collaborator Simeon Hauberg. We introduce him to the FTO audience and then we expand on our current collaborative project - the MentorSHIP. An online community for current and aspiring movement coaches to learn and enhance their craft. To learn more and to apply for the next cohort: www.figuringthingsout.com

SIDE NOTES #13 - 5 Tips for Longevity

Oct 10 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of Side Notes, Wil breaks down the 5 key take aways from our latest series on Longevity. Tip 1 - Ageism is real, how to be aware of it. Tip 2 - How to move to increase your Vitality. Tip 3 - Breathe correctly to fix your snoring and long term health. Tip 4 - BOTH Spontaneity & Rhythm are the keys to youthfulness. Tip 5 - The whole connected organism, and p

LONGEVITY: Dr. Sally Bell

Sep 29 2024 90 mins  
Dr Sally Bell is a medical professional from the UK. She worked as a GP for many years before deciding to step away, in her words “I felt so frustrated. I felt like a pharmaceutical vending machine” In this conversation Sally outlines what the health system in the UK could do better, and how she aims to work with her own patients to support them as an individual. She outline

LONGEVITY: Olivier Goetgeluck (Basketball/Movement Coach)

Sep 22 2024 89 mins  
Olivier Goetgeluck is a coach that aims to help driven individuals in business, sports and the arts playfully connect with their bodies in order to mobilize authentic self-expression and liberate possibility. In this exciting conversation we discuss the topic of longevity… We explore longevity through various angles, from why spontaneity is vital, to why controlling parents rui

LONGEVITY: David "Jacko" Jackson (Professional Rugby/Breathwork Coach)

Sep 15 2024 92 mins  
David Jackson is a Breath Work Coach for high performing athletes, based in Wales, UK. Previously he was a professional rugby player, but after a series of brutal head injuries he was forced to move on. He founded the highly successful “School of Calisthenics” before diving into the his now profession of breath work coach… In this conversation we explore the concept of long

LONGEVITY: Sebastien Foucan (Parkour Founder)

Sep 08 2024 65 mins  
Sebastien Foucan is one of the founders of Parkour. Now 50 years old, he still moves with the energy and vitality of a young teen. I sat down with him to find out his secrets, to understand his story and to hear about where it all began… Topics include: The Foucan Methodology, Sebastien’s Personal Journey, How Parkour really began, Barefoot Living, Self Care, Seasonal Trainin

LONGEVITY: David Wilson (Oldscoolmoves)

Sep 01 2024 92 mins  
David Wilson AKA Oldscoolmoves is a teacher turned mover who is passionate about turning the conversation on aging, fighting back against ageism. Once a school teacher, David began to really dive into movement in his 50s, and now empowers hundreds of thousands of others via his social media. In our conversation, I learn about negative aging attitudes, how to embrace aging with co

SIDE NOTES #12 - Reflections & Journaling

Jul 23 2024 11 mins  
In this episode, Wil discusses some simple yet powerful ways in which he’s been journaling over the past 10 years. Alongside this episode, you can download the Tools for Reflection guide for FREE via the following link: www.figuringthingsout.com/store — If you’d like to support this project and help us create more series, get involved in suggesting guests and topics, why no

SIDE NOTES #11 - Learning tools for slow learners

Jul 05 2024 8 mins  
In this episode of Side Notes, Wil takes a look at some key aspects of learning that emerged in our recent series. After interviewing 5 amazing people on the topic, we gained and shared some gems. In this episode we take a more pragmatic look at learning tools that could help a slow learner. If you’re a coach/teacher, or are simply looking to help yourself at becoming a better l

SPECIAL EP: Josh Hash AKA Strength Side

Jun 19 2024 97 mins  
In this special episode we mark one year of the Figuring Things Out Podcast, and go full circle with our first ever guest!! Josh Hash is the founder and CEO of StrengthSide, a hugely popular YouTube channel and brand. Josh and I spoke in the first ever episode of the FTO Podcast, and to celebrate a year of the paddy we decided to sit down again for round 2! Josh was a long term