Insights from the More Life Podcast

Jorim Holtey-Weber
4 min readOct 7, 2023

In today’s world, it’s easy to feel lost or disconnected from what truly matters. With so many distractions and demands on our time, it can be challenging to connect with our values and passions. That’s why podcasts are so valuable.

In this post, I’ll explore some of the insights from the first 10 episodes of the More Life podcast. We’ll touch on the different topics covered, as well as some of the key takeaways. If you’re looking for inspiration and guidance on how to create a more fulfilling life, keep reading.

Insights from the episodes

More Life covers a wide range of topics, from breathwork to planetary health, and everything in between. Here are some of the key insights from each episode:

Episode 2 — Being Authentically Alive

In this episode, I spoke with Felipe Bernardo about the importance of confronting fears and being authentically alive. We discussed how challenging fear can be enlivening and lead to personal growth.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 3 — Travel as a Tool for Self-Discovery

Jesse Terranova joined me to talk about traveling as a way to get to know oneself better. They also emphasized the importance of truly immersing oneself in a culture to gain a deeper understanding of it.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 4 — Innovation and Network Systems

In this episode, I talked to Noah Healey about the need for network systems over hierarchical ones to manage complexity. We discussed the difference between traditional command and control models and more modern ones based on collaboration and innovation.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 5 — Breath Movement and Sound

In this episode with Akshi, we shared insights on breath movement and sound. I talked about an experience he had during a breathwork session that involved a swimming motion and reminded him of a previous injury. The movement helped me release stuck memories, and we emphasized how movement can be helpful in healing from trauma.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 6— Put the Phone Away

It is something most of us know… but Kevin Palmieri does it: he puts his phone away. Far away, and often.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 7 — It’s Never Too Late to Change

I spoke with Sharon Rolfe about the potential for personal growth and finding one’s purpose later in life. We discussed the importance of taking action and not being afraid to make changes, no matter how old you are.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 8 — Designing Your Ideal Day

Le-an Lia Lacaba joined me to talk about the power of designing one day of the week to look like your ideal day. We discussed how AI can act as a superhero sidekick and support us in achieving our goals.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 9— Breaking Societal Expectations

Tony Kitchens made it very clear: you need to live life your way. Throw out what others think you should do and live YOUR life.

Listen to the full episode.

Episode 10 — Planetary Health and Soil Health

I had Matthew Britt on to talk about planetary health. The conversation went full circle, starting with the question of how to create more life and ending with the importance of soil health for personal health. We emphasized the importance of understanding how everything is connected and how taking care of the planet can lead to greater personal well-being.

Listen to the full episode.

Know Yourself

Throughout the podcast, my guests and I kept coming back to the importance of knowing yourself and what’s important to you.

I suggests using journal prompts to reflect on different aspects of yourself, such as what activities or hobbies make you lose track of time, your proudest achievements, and the impact you want to have on the world. The purpose of this project is to create more life and fulfillment and can lead to personal and professional growth.

Conclusion

More Life offers a wealth of insights and guidance on how to create a more fulfilling life. Through exploring different topics like travel, innovation, and planetary health, we show how everything is connected and how taking care of ourselves and the planet are interconnected.

By focusing on knowing ourselves and our values, passions, and purpose, we can create more life and fulfillment in our lives. So if you’re feeling lost or disconnected, give the podcast a listen, and start your own journey towards more life.

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Jorim Holtey-Weber
Jorim Holtey-Weber

Written by Jorim Holtey-Weber

Passionate to help people develop through coaching and personal development. I write articles around these topics and personal stories.

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