by Cian Mc Enroe
There are questions that many of us want to know the answers to: Who or what am I? Does my life have purpose and meaning? Does consciousness survive death? Where does this universe come from? How should I live my life? I suspect that the answers to these questions are knowable through our own awakening and healing - this podcast is part of my search to find them.
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June 10, 2026
<p>When we look at the world today, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Ecological collapse, war, economic instability, division, mental health struggles — there is no shortage of reasons to feel afraid. And yet, beneath all of that, there is still beauty. There is still wonder. There is still the possibility of living with an open heart.</p><p>David has held CEO roles at organisations including Weleda and GoVita, and has spent much of his life exploring the intersection between business, consciousness, service, and personal transformation. In this conversation, we explore what it means to “tend your garden” in a chaotic world — to take responsibility for your inner state, practise awareness, and choose how you want to show up.</p><p>We speak about fear and insecurity, the practice of awe, spiritual seeking, conscious leadership, random acts of kindness, and the quiet power of doing what you can from where you are.</p><p>This conversation is a reminder that loving life is not about ignoring suffering. It is about staying open enough to see the beauty, honest enough to face the pain, and grounded enough to take the next small step.</p><p>I hope you enjoy this one.</p><p>More about David: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-johnston-867b1245/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-johnston-867b1245/</a></p><p>More from Human Kinder: <a href="https://linktr.ee/humankinder" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/humankinder</a></p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>00:00 Falling in Love With Life</p><p>01:48 Tending Your Inner Garden</p><p>04:06 Early Encounters With Death</p><p>07:30 Seeking Through Youth</p><p>13:17 Life Inside an Ashram</p><p>14:26 Three Pillars of Practice</p><p>16:24 Random Kindness and Ego</p><p>17:44 Soul Alignment Break</p><p>18:51 Head Heart and Gut</p><p>23:05 Rumble Strips and Life Lessons</p><p>25:02 Journaling and Emotional Tracking</p><p>31:54 Leading Culture Change at Work</p><p>35:46 Spiral Dynamics and Society</p><p>42:12 Future View Leadership Method</p><p>44:27 Leading With Honesty</p><p>45:50 Stepping Through Fear</p><p>49:57 Coaching And Support</p><p>51:11 Awe Wonder And Work</p><p>53:46 Spiral Dynamics Explained</p><p>01:00:16 Living Strategy One Page</p><p>01:02:59 Future Questions For Society</p><p>01:08:10 Circle Of Influence</p><p>01:11:17 Workshops Warm Data</p><p>01:20:06 Purpose Chair Story</p><p>01:21:43 Ubuntu And Boardrooms</p><p>01:26:07 Final Reflections And Contact</p><p><br /></p>
May 25, 2026
<p>Trauma is often spoken about as a psychological problem to be cured.</p><p>But in this conversation with Dr John A. King, we explore it through a deeper lens: as a sacred path of remembering, reconnection and surrender.</p><p>John’s story begins with unimaginable childhood sexual abuse, a total life implosion, and years of fear, shame and survival. But it also becomes a story of grace, love, country, lineage, God and the slow return to himself.</p><p>We speak about what trauma does to the nervous system, identity and relationships; why healing cannot happen in isolation; and how reconnection with partner, community, ancestors, place and the divine can become part of the journey home.</p><p>This is not a conversation that minimises the darkness.</p><p>It is a conversation about what can be found inside it.</p><p>More from Dr John: <a href="https://drjohnaking.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://drjohnaking.com/</a></p><p>More from Cian and Human Kinder: <a href="https://linktr.ee/humankinder" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/humankinder</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>00:00 Life Implosion After Recall</p><p>01:10 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup</p><p>02:55 John 1.0 to 3.0 Framework</p><p>05:25 Early Abuse and Trafficking</p><p>07:22 Fear Spiral and Isolation</p><p>08:30 Men and Trauma Blind Spots</p><p>11:51 Indigenous Lineage and Empathy</p><p>15:47 Self Love and Healing Tools</p><p>18:03 Building a Recovery Toolkit</p><p>22:59 IRAT and Lifestyle Discipline</p><p>27:39 Progress Over Perfection</p><p>32:24 Melissa and Support Networks</p><p>38:11 Soul Friends and New Identity</p><p>40:18 Reconnecting to Deeper Self</p><p>41:04 Identity And Exclusion</p><p>41:46 Cherokee Roots Challenge</p><p>42:58 Guided Homecoming Australia</p><p>44:49 From Orphan To Tribe</p><p>46:51 Why Lineage Matters</p><p>48:20 Place DNA And Belonging</p><p>52:11 Support The Show Break</p><p>26:12 Inner Ancestor Connection</p><p>56:21 Faith Spirituality Integration</p><p>01:02:26 Christ Coffee Cigars Ritual</p><p>01:08:05 Raft Dream Surrender</p><p>01:14:28 Daily Compass Trust</p><p>01:18:50 Programs Legacy Farewell </p>
May 4, 2026
<p>It's kind of strange to be human...</p><p><br></p><p>We move through life with all of these patterns, reactions, fears, longings, defences and desires operating inside us — and so often we think they are us. We try to fix ourselves, improve ourselves, analyse ourselves, shame ourselves, and somehow become the kind of person who never struggles, never reacts, never gets triggered, never feels messy.</p><p>But what if there was another way?</p><p>In this episode, I speak with Carey Davidson, author of The Five Archetypes, about an ancient map of human nature rooted in the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood.</p><p>Carey explains that we all carry these five archetypes within us. They are not simply personality types, but living patterns of body, mind, emotion, relationship and spirit. Each of us has one primary element — a gift, an Achilles heel, and a doorway into deeper self-understanding.</p><p>For Carey, and the people she works with, discovering this primary element brings transformation and relief: a way to stop fixing oneself, understand our patterns, and meet them with more humour, compassion and freedom.</p><p>In this episode, we explore how we can see ourselves more clearly, stop identifying so tightly with our patterns, and return to balance so we can grow spiritually in our own unique way. </p><p><br></p><p>Take the 5 archetypes questionnaire : <a href="https://www.fivearchetypes.com/questionnaire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>https://www.fivearchetypes.com/questionnaire/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>More from Carey:<a href="https://www.fivearchetypes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> <u>https://www.fivearchetypes.com/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>More from Cian: <a href="https://www.humankinder.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>https://www.humankinder.com.au/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Cian’s work with the Soul Alignment Method and upcoming Remember your Soul Purpose course: <a href="https://thesoulalignmentmethod.com/remember-soul-purpose-course" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>https://thesoulalignmentmethod.com/remember-soul-purpose-course</u></a></p>
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