For 30 years, I have asked teachers around the world the same question ... "Does Education prepare our children for Life?" My instinct says that 90% have shaken their heads with disappointment, claiming that red tape, curriculum pressures and confused vision from government defined leadership, have distracted teachers from the very heart of what they believe is the ultimate purpose of education. They agree with the voice of Chad Foreman who in Episode 36 suggested that education prepares student...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 41
When Florian and Vicky, the adventurers from Austria, who sailed the world during Covid (Episode 38), suggested I meet Mayda Reyes, a Tantra Healer from Mexico, I must admit to two things. INTRIGUE and a TREPIDATION as to what I was opening myself up too! Here at the launch of this extraordinary episode, I now realise how little I know about ancient philosophies, how easy it is to be framed by religious constructs that hinder us from being fully human, and how beautiful it is to meet a woman wit...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 40
Florian calls it a 'Chance Encounter'. A Journey With Bernie calls it 'finding the perfect wind'. It was such good fortune when I turned to the guy standing beside me and simply asked 'how his day was unfolding'. When he stated that he was in Brisbane for boat repairs, curiosity revealed that Florian Grassl and Vicky Weichsler, a husband-and-wife team from Austria had been sailing the oceans from the moment Covid became a pandemic. Immediately, questions arose ... What is the effect on one when ...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 39
When a guest on A Journey With Bernie wants to return the favour by asking Bernie Kelly, his host and facilitator, to participate in his podcast, then the result is Bernie under the microscope on what he has learnt from the game of life. Coincidentally, it was such an appropriate request, as it coincided with the one-year anniversary of A Journey With Bernie which was launched on April 27, 2022. The remarkable Prof Kenneth Pakenham was our first guest and he really did offer us great insights in...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 38
It's been 26 Episodes since A JOURNEY with BERNIE seeked and searched for overlapping themes and suggestions from our wide range of guests, who emanate from such different backgrounds and life stories. Yet, despite their obvious differences, they offer messages that regularly surface and call for our consideration, if we want to move towards becoming a more loving human being. We call these summarizing episodes, A CHAPTER WITH CHIP, in honor of the extraordinary volunteer work done for this podc...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 37
I am an advocate of master life coach, Sadhguru. When this spiritually aware teacher from India talks of our possibilities, he demonstrates a unique skill to simplify the complex into language and images that can be absorbed by all. Chad Foreman is the only other person I know with that same brilliant skill! Chad's personal journey is a story of a young hungry competitive sportsperson, who played top class tennis driven to becoming one of the best. The torturous mind game of Tennis, demanded he ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 36
Up until her late 20's, Ines Hemmings could have been the girl next door. Her life was the conventional script of the playful child, studious secondary schooler, good marks, opening up pathway to University degree to become the money earning professional, blessed with the love of her life. All the success signs were there, except for the little voice inside that kept on suggesting there had to be more! As with most great transformations (and believe me dear readers this is a great transformation...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
This is one of the most incredible stories you are likely to hear. It is a story of a boy who had a taste of a 'living hell'. As a result, JJ joined the army so he could 'kill people'. He found alcohol and painkillers to be his daily companion. He attempted suicide but 'an angel' in the form of his son kept intervening. Then nearly 5 years ago, he found THE PROGRAMME. Instantly and without plausible explanation his alcoholic problem was over. JJ has not drunk since. THE PROGRAMME helped him to f...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 34
How do you describe Mathew Barber? The words that come to mind are COURAGEOUS, EXPLORATIVE, beautifully SPIRITUAL and blissfully CONTENT. How much COURAGE would it take for any individual to turn their back on a 6-figure sum, the penthouse overlooking Bondi, a wide circle of friends and a girlfriend that turned heads everywhere she walked, in the pursuit of one's greater inner happiness. In Mathew's own words, the lifestyle he was living, courtesy of an expanding engineering career, simply wasn'...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 33
When A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE finishes every recording, we re-listen and decide what of the podcast will be the three key excerpts that will welcome you the listener to this episode. There was only one problem with this episode, we had chosen 15 excerpts from which we had to narrow it down to three. It took us an hour to decide! My dear people, this podcast is loaded with gems. That's because, when you live a life highlighted by an alcoholic Father, a suicide letter at 15 years of age that thankful...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 32
Rebecca Williams rode dolphins at Seaworld before she was 8. In fact, she lived inside the iconic Gold Coast Family Attraction for much of her memorable childhood, because her Father, Keith Williams, built it. Keith needs no introduction. He was an entrepreneurial legend, a visionary and a pioneer who gave the world access to the incredible Whitsundays off the Queensland Coast with his amazing development of the tropical Hamilton Island. Naturally enough, these prosperous times assured Bec of a ...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 31
This is the story of a 5 year old boy from a Swedish Village who immigrates to Australia with his parents and immediately starts 18 months of Grade One because he has No English. Today, Magnus Olson is more than a mighty successful entrepreneur. He is a mighty successful lover of life, human being. The man is walking enthusiasm. Even in the week of this podcast, Magnus displayed what differentiates him from most. He attracted a National Television Station to do a documentary special on his lates...
Feb 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 30
Shaun Hart was once dubbed the most selfless player in the AFL and anyone privileged to have known Shaun or see him play would agree. He is one of the all-time greats of the Brisbane Lions AFL Football Club and will forever be remembered as a three times Premiership Player and the winner of the Norm Smith Medal – the ‘best player on the ground’ in the club’s first premiership success of 2001. Teammate and Brisbane Lions Champion, Alistair Lynch once said of Shaun, “We simply looked up to Harty, ...
Dec 18, 2022•52 min•Ep. 29
Six months ago, I attended a fundraising breakfast. The guest speaker was Joel Staite, a 37 year old cyclist, triathlete, lover of life, beautifully aware man, who had a rare 'supposedly' incurable cancer that invades only 50 to 60 people globally per year. I say 'supposedly' because in years to come, prevention and cure will become available. It is the way of our world. I introduced myself to Joel and told him of the loving objectives of A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE. Somehow through that humble first ...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 28
How is it that I can visit Tokyo and visit Starbuck's for an early morning 'Latte on Oat Milk' and finish up 48 hours later podcasting the guy that sits behind me! Well, that's the incredible experience I had with Keith Clark, Chief Executive Officer of Jury Analyst , and wait until you hear exactly what that entails. His clients are potentially the 'Who's Who' of Hollywood and America's legal fraternity. These are clients, who often find themselves surrounded by court room sagas with millions a...
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
There is one sentence in Ben's resume that reads, " Skilled in Business Planning, Operations Management and Leadership with an extensive history in the Quick Service Restaurant industry". I have known this Chief Operating Officer of Domino's Pizza Japan for 10 years and a sentence like the above only describes what he has done. It doesn't tell you of the unique perspectives and paradigms that define Ben Oborne. These are attitudes and views, which ultimately have accelerated this 34 year old up ...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 26
Collecting Duct Carcinoma invaded Joel's body some 6 years ago. This rare kidney cancer affecting only 50-60 people globally finally won the battle. Joel Staite passed away on October 8. When first diagnosed, Joel's life span was confined to that year, but what was to become a pattern, Joel found a way. He found a way to live. He found a pathway that enabled him to maximise life for another 5 years and understanding that journey is one of his outstanding legacies. There was no victim here. No 'p...
Nov 01, 2022•52 min•Ep. 25
When one of our Australian trekkers to Everest Base Camp woke up with symptoms of Pulmonary Oedema on Day 6, then only one response was possible ... EVACUATE! It was so essential to get our patient to the right hospital ASAP. A helicopter was rung immediately. Inadvertently, we chose incredibly well! ERA International Hospital ... www.era-hospital.com ... was not a beautiful choice, because it specialises in Altitude Related Conditions, nor was it the right one because its focus is predominantly...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 24
He was 70 when he decided that he still had it in him! Even the decision to trek to Everest Base Camp over 13 days separates Andy Loney, a grandfather of 6, as unique. One of his companions was a beautifully curious, 'let me tackle the world', 21-year-old. His name was Darcy Elks. Darcy strode to Everest Base Camp with confidence and assurance. Andy finished up needing a horse to get him to the base of Sagarmartha. He had never ridden one! Darcy still had energy the next morning to take on a big...
Oct 04, 2022•55 min•Ep. 23
Sometimes, one is just lucky or did we attract each other? Were our spirits aligned with so much communal joy that coming together was only a matter of being in each other's vicinity. Well, that's the way it feels when I first met today's guest on that mighty trail to Everest Base Camp. Rob Duff for every one of those 132 kilometres was WALKING JOY. You couldn't help but notice him. He talks with passion and rare energy. There is something alive in Rob that just seems to make him permanently hap...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 22
I was having breakfast at Kathmandu Guest House in Nepal when I noticed this young Nepalese man being warmly greeted by a large group of International Travellers. Ravi GC was loved by all of them. This is understandable, when you consider that Ravi had just led them all to a remote location in Western Nepal, where under the expert leadership of enthusiastic technicians, the group was able to assemble 'a Solar grid' and deliver electricity for the very first time to village residents. Can you ima...
Sep 22, 2022•55 min•Ep. 21
If you created 2 social events per month that attracted 30 to 100 mainly strangers, what would you learn about people? If your intent was to earnestly chat and connect with the great majority of them, what connecting skills would you discover and develop? This is the world of Chris Andersen, the well-known host of 'Beer with Mates' that meets monthly in the town of Brisbane, Australia. They are wonderful events. I know this for certain, I have been there and enjoyed Chris's hospitality many time...
Sep 13, 2022•53 min•Ep. 20
John Godwin uses the word 'Sainthood' freely. It is not necessarily a religious reference nor is it a pathway. John describes it as a state or essence that exists in all of us. Even in his own life, he acknowledges those times where it was so easy to be distracted by the values of society and play the 'success' game. Fortunately for John and for thousands of people, mostly in their teens, John's call to serve and add value was never too far away. It has bubbled within him, all of his life. When ...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 19
She was one of the brightest. Straight A's. Loved to study. Loved to do well in her exams, BUT ... She just didn't fit in. The body was frumpy and the Queen Bees even called her 'bloated'. The mental and personal anguish Bella Cameron felt as a 15 year old was enormous and slowly began to dominate her existence. By the age of 24, Bella's eating disorder preferred a day-stay in bed rather then attending a University lecture. Her world began to crumble. It was time to UNLEARN! Inspired by sound th...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 18
Brett Lee was a detective for 23 years. His job was collecting evidence that protected the community from 'the bad guys'. In the process, Brett didn't realise, he was amassing profound information that would one day protect thousands of our children from the sinister forces of the Internet. Now, he is the definitive expert in this country around Internet Safety. Brett and his amazing organisation called Internet Safety Education help schools, teachers, parents, and students, recognise the danger...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 17
ParkRun is a phenominal organisation. No matter where you live in the world, you are likely to find a ParkRun starting at 7am every Saturday morning. Run by volunteers, it's an opportunity to run 5 klms with the community and get timed. I once went to London and found a ParkRun in St James Park outside of Buckingham Palace, but the New Farm ParkRun here in Brisbane, Australia is even more royal. Not only does it attract over 500 runners, but it is an opportunity to meet a unique character. His n...
Aug 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 16
Five of Bernie's previous guests wanted to give Bernie a taste of his own medicine. They appointed Taylor Pearce to interview him and their questions certainly weren't lightweight. So what would you say if asked... How do you create more self-love? How do you let go of your fears and anxieties? What are the secrets to being an effective coach of your team, your staff, your children? Ian Suter, wanted to know of Bernie's daily routines that serve his loving state. Start with reading Bernie's favo...
Aug 02, 2022•47 min•Ep. 15
Ian Suter is Canadian by birth but is an extraordinarily happy man by nature. He adores his wife, creates exceptional ‘family’ and prefers to first see the best in ALL people. His work as the principal of his own real estate company, Suter Smith Cleine , is purely an extension of who he is. As he intimates in the podcast, ‘It is nothing to do with money. It is everything to do with the joy of serving people’. The question this podcast attempts to answer is ‘How did he come to see life this way’?...
Jul 27, 2022•53 min•Ep. 14
Steven Gilbert has Pizza Sauce running through his veins! He owns 11 stores in the regions of North Brisbane and Newcastle which employ 450 staff. Yet meet him in the family home or at his Redcliffe store and you will see the same passionate man, full of life and love for his people. He doesn’t refer to himself as a business owner or a Domino’s Franchisee. He sees himself as THE COACH and responsible for the developing life skills of all employees, many of whom are tasting their very first job. ...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 13
Dr Deb is a pioneer of travel medicine in Australia, if not the globe. Since 1988, her clinic in Adelaide St., Brisbane, has prepared over 100,000 individuals for their international adventures. Turn on ‘talkback’ ABC radio on any night of the week and you just might catch the enthusiastic tones of Dr Deb sharing her vast experiences on how to embrace the health challenges of travel. In this arena, she is without peer. Her research and accumulated knowledge have been widely published in medical ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 12
