- 14
- Episodes
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About Seeds of Synergy
In a time where engagement supersedes prudence, we need to be very conscious of what we consume. This podcast will support you in your quest for truth and simplicity in an increasingly complicated world. Join me for Dialogues with Masters and Padawans on Self-Cultivation; Holistic Health; Engineering; Science; History; Ancient and Modern Systems.
- Publisher
- Patrick Robinson
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 24 Mar 2025
- Latest episode
- 25 Nov 2025
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
25 Nov 2025
[14] Knowing Thyself Part II: Honour thy Father and thy Mother
Peter is a professor of engineering at the University of Queensland and a published author. He has taught students for decades across a range of different subject matters and in this conversation he shares his research and personal experience on the importance of the relationships we have with our parents. Join this conversation as we explore the synergy between science and faith, parental relationships and their enduring impacts on our happiness, finances and family, as well as the capacity for growth we unlock by breaking the restrictive vows we make with ourselves. I extend my sincerest gratitude to Peter as I learned so much from this exchange. Reflecting on the seeds that were planted in my garden from this were: - The most important skills a parent can impart unto their child is the capacity to love and to trust. As love and trust form the bedrock of all our meaningful long-term relationships. - A lifelong inability to manage one's anger was the single biggest contributor to an unsuccessful and unfulfilling work life. - The vows we make against our parents or traits they possess can cause us to repeat the same poor decisions time and time again. - We are more than capable of changing our behaviours and vows, we can utilise three mechanisms to do so: the Conviction Mechanism (Reviewing evidence that convinces us we are doing the right thing), the Faith Mechanism (Reaffirming our path through belief, gratitude and prayer) and the Community Mechanism (Seeking support, role modelling and engagement from our community) - Our parents are only human, they make mistakes and they can't teach us everything and so it is ok to seek mothering and fathering from others for different things. I am so appreciative for your parents, for without them we would not be blessed with the wonders of you! Until our next exchange, continue to embody all that you seek and you will plant seeds of synergy in the soil of every moment. Links: Peter's book: The Father Factor (https://www.connorcourtpublishing.com.au/The-Father-Factor--Peter-OShea-and-Robert-Falzon_p_160.html) Harvard GRANT study (https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/) Andrade and Ariely's paper: Search "The enduring impact of transient emotions on decision making"
1 Sept 2025
[013] Once Upon a Time in... Brisbane
In this exchange I am joined by my friend Ben {Norto}. We have known one another for over a decade and I can confidently say that he is one of the most electric, engaging and enchanting personalities I have come across. So join us as we navigate friendship, storytelling, addictions and our experiences as gen z’s living in Brisbane. The seeds that were planted in my garden from Norto's insights were: - Enjoy every moment life has to offer. We get dealt good and bad hands throughout, play with a smile. - The profound impact that reading and movies have on fostering creativity, vocabulary and story telling ability. - How to find it within ourselves to forgive people, especially friends, for mistakes they have made. - Use 'black and white' mode on your phone to reduce stimulation and in turn screen time. - Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Afterall, “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering” - Yoda Until our next exchange, continue to embody all that you seek, and you will plant seedsof synergy in the soil of every moment
24 Aug 2025
[012] Knowing Thyself | Part I: Foundations
In this series we will unpack and explore the why, what and how of discovering who we are. It is a blueprint for finding personal truth through questions that have been asked for millennia—questions that, only we can answer for ourselves. Foundations covers the five foundational truths: 1. Humans experience suffering due to our attachment to desires 2. Our Ego is responsible in part for our desires and attaches our sense of self to forms (material, mental and emotional) 3. Our thoughts, words and actions shape the reality we experience 4. Awareness is the key to the cessation of our suffering 5. The present moment is all that we have to learn, love and experience. The foundational approaches to raising awareness of ourselves are: 1. To observe our breath - therein lies the present and so too, the answer to all that we seek. 2. Consciously stretch and move the body. Through this we foster a mind-body connection. More to come in later episodes! Until then continue to embody all that you seek, and you will plant seeds of synergy in the soil of every moment. Link: Immortal Arts Qi Gong (https://www.immortalarts.org/)
27 May 2025
Reflection I: Frameworks
The host reflects on the importance of frameworks in various aspects of life, emphasizing the development of mind, body, and spirit through nourishment, exercise, and rest.
22 May 2025
Apu Lin University
Frederic is a mentor of mine that has been on the podcast before (Remember you) and Ombeline is a new friend that I actually met during this conversation. She is French/Swissand has a PHD in chemical engineering - specifically plant medicines. After experiencing a managerial capacity, she decided to move to Peru and take a big leap into the unknown of the self-development path. This conversation is an introduction to the Apu Lin University and hopefully gives you a better idea of who I am and what this collaboration will look like going forward. Through this we navigate my desire to be an actor growing up and how that has shaped my communication style and expression. We touch on what leadership means and the distinction between inspiration and motivation. I briefly share my journey with escapism mechanisms and how it fueled addictions and feelings of fear and insecurity. I provide some insight into my message, vision, motivations, why and for what. At its core this is a call to action for anyone listening to join this life-long learning journey, as a means of connecting, growing and sharing - one day at a time. The seeds that were planted in my garden as a result of this conversation are: Motivation is equally as, if not more, important than inspiration when leading a team. Motivation is what keeps the tough going when the going gets tough. The choice is yours as to whether you go down the path of fear or the path of love. You need to keep moving forward but make sure that its not your fear that is pushing you forwards. But welcome the fear and so too welcome the confidence that comes with embracing the unknown. The connection to the earth, to yourself and to your roots (family, where you came from) is the key for people in fear and confusion to go back to stability. Always focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. Links: Ombeline YT (https://www.youtube.com/@OmbelineKombilune) Frederic FB (https://www.facebook.com/frederic.swierc) Get in Touch: SOS Website (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com)SOS Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) SOS Linkedin ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
13 May 2025
Lovin Lombok
A conversation with Dayat exploring his journey in Lombok (Indonesia), the difference between a traveler and a tourist, as well as the importance of making an impact. Links: Lovin Lombok - https://www.instagram.com/lovin.lombok/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaeyoung/) Feel Lombok - https://feel-lombok.com/ (https://feel-lombok.com/) Lombok Loop - https://lombokloop.com/ (https://lombokloop.com/) Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
5 May 2025
Ponderment I: Energy, Frequency & Vibration
A ponderment with Patrick unpacking Energy, Frequency & Vibration: How we shape our external reality by tuning in to our inner ecology. Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
28 Apr 2025
The Social Network
A conversation with Erica exploring network theory, building a network and the importance of connection. References: Harvard Business Review - https://hbr.org/2018/11/better-people-analytics (https://hbr.org/2018/11/better-people-analytics) Harvard longitudinal study - https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ (https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/) Mapping your network - https://www.reliantsproject.com/2022/01/01/map-your-community-in-minutes/ (https://www.reliantsproject.com/2022/01/01/map-your-community-in-minutes/) Links: Erica Young- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaeyoung/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaeyoung/) The Reliants Project - https://www.reliantsproject.com/ (https://www.reliantsproject.com/) Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
21 Apr 2025
Simpatico
A conversation with Sebastian exploring entrepreneurship, building relationships and discovering our WHY. References: 5 Monkey experiment: https://www.proserveit.com/blog/five-monkeys-experiment-lessons (https://www.proserveit.com/blog/five-monkeys-experiment-lessons) Our Deepest fear poem: https://www.kirstymaynor.com/blog/our-deepest-fear-by-marianne-williamson (https://www.kirstymaynor.com/blog/our-deepest-fear-by-marianne-williamson) Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-marketing-machines/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-marketing-machines/) Website: https://www.yourmarketingmachines.com.au/ (https://www.yourmarketingmachines.com.au/) Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
14 Apr 2025
Remember You
A conversation with Frederic, Ana and Guillermo exploring our true selves, connecting with nature, and recapitulation. Links: Frederic Swierc: https://www.facebook.com/frederic.swierc (https://www.facebook.com/frederic.swierc) Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
7 Apr 2025
Grace in Goodbyes
A conversation with Julia exploring palliative care, patient-centered support and the importance of empathy. Links: Umduduzi: https://www.umduduzi.co.za/ (https://www.umduduzi.co.za/) Julia Ambler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ambler-0386351b1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ambler-0386351b1/) Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
31 Mar 2025
Navigating Relationships through Counsel
A conversation with Amanda exploring the importance of counsel, reflection and awareness for fostering meaningful relationships. Apologies for the audio quality - please refer to subtitles if you are struggling :) Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
24 Mar 2025
Beyond the Ordinary
A conversation with Gaelle exploring intuition, alignment and spirituality. Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
24 Mar 2025
In the beginning...
Welcome to the Seeds of Synergy Podcast. We are all the gardeners of our own mind's garden. We chose the seeds (ideas, attitudes and beliefs) that we plant and eventually the garden that forms. So why not tend to it as best we can now and plant with a long-term focus in mind! Get in Touch: Website: https://www.seedsofsynergy.com (https://www.seedsofsynergy.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/ (https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsynergy/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-synergy/)
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