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Episode 5 – Dan Tyte

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Matt talks to Dan Tyte (@dantyte – Twitter) of Working Word PR.  Dan is an Author, Father, Husband and Blond Man with Moustache (as it stands). 

Dan is a finisher in everything he does, from reading books, to writing books, to facing deadlines and teaching his daughter to “SQUARK”.  Be like Dan.

The ideas journal is something that I have toyed with, and many ideas have slipped by while dropping off to sleep or when I have been out and about. This does tie in nicely with Mark Tonderai’s habit of writing daily with the task of getting a short story together.

The full episode is below:

The Commute version

It’s gonna get colder

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So the new habit, cold water immersion. The benefits are many:

  1. Increased alertness – How I need this now that coffee has been eliminated.
  2. Stronger immune system – those that have adopted this method have shown less illness due to common cold and flu.
  3. Boosted mood – Cold showers activate the sympathetic nervous system and increase the availability of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and endorphins, people may be less likely to experience depressive symptoms after a cold shower.
  4. Improved physical recovery post exercise – by reducing inflammation and reduce feelings of fatigue
  5. Improved lymphatic and cardiovascular circulation – it stimulates the heart to work harder shunting blood through the body.

Man I’m in, so in…..First where’s my towel.

Martin Silva

What a guest, we talk eating disorder, the land where we grew up, diet, high frequency training, life post covid, cold water therapy, my lack of coffee and karaoke mics.

https://soundcloud.com/sebastianjbreaks/episode-4-martin-silva

My first week without blessed coffee….

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I still ❤ you

This has truly been a slog. I mean the ups and downs of losing you as a friend and a crutch has been immense.

I’ve suffered headaches and found clarity. I’ve also discovered how much I relied on you for getting me up in the morning, improving my mood, making me work twice as hard and for longer.

What I have discovered though is that I was fully addicted to you and that’s not good. So I have kicked you.

As the days go by i think of you less. I also remember the good times. When we experimented with different milks (naughty), that time I changed a cortado for a flat white (saucy). You’ll always be there, just not in my hand.

I’ll always cherish our time together, now, I’ll move on.

Episode 3 – Tanya Lynch – The Curveball

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In this episode, I talk with Tanya Lynch of Lynchpin Media Wales and Ease Retreats.

One thing you have to know about Tanya is that she has this infectious personality. You speak with her, she lights a match and things get done. I’m not talking arson, but projects, things you’re procrastinating on. She’s like a whirlwind, only there’s never chaos in her wake, just a neat pile of ordered things that you had forgotten you were good at.

During this openly honest and frank conversation, we talk about bankruptcy, success, coffee, Bic Crystal pens, mindfulness, family, projects, order and chaos.

Then, she throws a curveball out of left field that, for a moment makes me sweat.

Episode 2 – Write Daily

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Episode 2 – Mark Tonderai

The Creative Episode

This Episode Matt talks to Mark about his creative process. His habits, his life. The things that have shaped him as an individual, as a film director, script writer and all round creative human being.

This was recorded a day before the George Floyd killing and while racial issues have shaped Marks upbringing the subject of race was briefly touched upon and perhaps had the timing been different then the conversation would have been one dominated by this. 

Mark was born in London to. Grew up in Zambia during a civil war. Studied architecture. Had dreams of becoming an actor. Became a Radio DJ and now a writer director with credits that include, House at The End Of The Street, Gotham, Locke and Key, Doctor Who, to name but a few.

He imparts wisdom and truth.

You can find the full conversation at www.theonethingappliedpodcast.com 

Gratitude 5 days in

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I’m already starting to feel the benefits. I don’t mean this in a way that is a life changer yet, but, I am more present with things around me. The feelings associated with actions, the simple pleasures and with this a feeling of calm and purpose.

Day 1 felt a little weird, pulling in gratitide and repeating the mantra “I love this life, I love this game, thank you, thank you”. As the day wore on I found myself gently giving thanks for all manner of things, grass under my feet, warm coffee, the ability to write.

Over the last 5 days gratitide has woven it’s way throughout my everyday thoughts without resistance. I find myself unconsciously giving thanks for simple things. Things that seemingly had no connection with my days before making gratitide a personal mantra.

I am grateful to Mark for this, I’m gonna call this a “gift” rather than calling it a habit. I am grateful for this journey of discovery. I am grateful for the ability to adapt and be pliable.

Gratitide.

Gratitude

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Episode 1 of the podcast sees Matt speak with Mark Tregilgas of 30 Plus Mens Fitness.

In the short form episode we delve into the beginnings of Mark’s journey, through loss, gain, personal pain, rejection and success.

The long form covers everything Matt and Mark spoke at length about Kettlebell training, bugbears, personal loss, bereavement, overcoming adversity and ultimately being at one with the universe.

You will obtain so much knowledge from this episode, it frightening. Mark is truly a great guest and gave so much in terms of content.

To find out more about Mark and 30 Plus Mens Fitness you can find him on:

Facebook at 30 Plus Mens Fitness

Instagram @30plusmensfitness

Website: http://www.30plusmensfitness.com

It began with a conversation

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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

The One Thing Applied Podcast

With the task of applying one thing from each Expert Guest Matt will embark on 52 weeks of experimentation.

By applying each lesson or piece of advice to Matt’s life will he see meaningful change?  Will his discipline be up to the task?  In conjunction with a blog of the same name you can keep up to date with his progress and meet his guests.

Each podcast is weekly and short form and no longer than 15 minutes in duration, Matt will ask each guest the same three questions.  From each guest Matt will choose one of their answers to apply to his life and make that a habit to try to create meaningful and measurable change.

Question 1:  What one thing would you change in your industry if you could?

Question 2: What piece of life advice would you give to a stranger in need that they can apply daily to their lives?

Question 3: What one thing (Book/Music/Person/Food etc.) brings you instant joy (apart from the obvious (family etc))

Matt will do the hard work then you decide if you’re up to the challenge.