Conversations with Thomas

Although it felt a bit nebulous, maybe even boring when I thought about sharing a conversation about challenge, I’ve landed on now seeing its merits.

During this podcast I’ll share some thoughts abou…

As an author I know the value of writing & even more important I know the power of story. 

Let's take a journey down memory lane.

How much do you remember about the last 3 months? Do you remember every…

There have been many occasions in my life where I’ve felt lonely. Some of these times I remember as incredibly painful; other times, I’ve relished in my solitude.

During some periods, I’ve even forced…

In this podcast I’ll chat about life’s mess - we’ve all been there or perhaps you’re sitting in one right now. 

It may sound strange to hear, but I’m going to advocate for you to embrace the mess - p…

In this podcast I’ll share my experience with the energy of ritual - both big R ritual - like that created to acknowledge the passing of someone I love or little r ritual like taking the time to expr…

Setting intentions is more than just a self-help trend—it's a transformative practice that influences how we navigate our daily lives. 

My memoir, Little Fag: A Journey of Self-Acceptance & Healing is…

What is contemplation? 

The Oxford Dictionary describes it as a noun meaning “deep reflective thought”. 

I would never have thought I had a contemplative bone in my body, but of course that narrative i…

As Joseph Campbell said in The Power of Myth: 

There’s a centre of quietness within, which has to be known and held. If you lose that centre, you are in tension and begin to fall apart.

The Centre does…

We often envision growth as a straight line, a steady upward climb towards our goals. 

We picture ourselves diligently checking off tasks, achieving milestones one after another, and ultimately reach…

The impact of technology on human connection and the human condition is complex. 

While it provides unparalleled opportunities for virtual connectivity, it is necessary to navigate the digital landsc…

My little guy, Tommy, calls for me to stop connecting with the world at times. He invites me to connect with him on the beach. To stop thinking so much, to stop analyzing all the time. His call, his …

I have a complicated relationship with to-do lists. They are undeniably useful for plotting out my day or week ahead of time, and they can be a great way to hold myself accountable for getting things…

In this podcast I’ll chat about why everyone’s always going on about how we should “practice gratitude” in life, and while I agree that it’s good to be grateful for all the good things you have in li…

As much as you trust yourself, you must also trust the Universe. 

If you only trust yourself without trusting the Universe, you miss the point, and if you only trust the Universe without trusting your…

Some people consider their problems to come from outside conditions. They try in vain to change the world surrounding them in hope things will improve. This seldom works because their thoughts are ou…

Glimmers are those tiny, seemingly insignificant moments when you feel a sense of joy, pleasure, peace, and gratitude. They’re often catalyzed by simple, daily things like petting an animal, taking a…

During this podcast I share some thoughts on resilience - what it is, what it isn’t. 

I challenge the notion that we always have to be resilient, but what if being tough isn’t always the answer. 

And…

During this podcast I’m leaning into a conversation about our collective flight from conversation. If you’re looking to upgrade your conversation skills or maybe you simply want to better understand …

This podcast advocates for living a life fuelled by intuitive, and intellectual insight. It’s perspective, at times, can be awkwardly brilliant.

Each episode brings a wealth of valuable advice inspir…