Developing a life on a non-linear path such as working as a creative takes more than skill, it takes guidance and community - something that can easily be missed for early career artists. The Helpmann Academy runs a Creative Innovator Program that connects creative people to learning and mentoring to push them in a constructive direction, something that has helped Tim immensely in his journey so far. Jane MacFarlane, CEO of the Helpmann Academy talks to Tim and David to discuss the importance of...
Mar 13, 2024•46 min•Ep. 155
Don't mention 2023... Now 2024 is here! And Blind Insights is renewed... again! David and Tim update the audience and guests on the future of the show. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 09, 2024•38 min•Ep. 154
David and Gregory discuss how to become the person you want to be, Gregory’s extraordinary life, and his insightful books: Out of the Forest and Better than Happiness. You can find out more about Gregory Smith here . If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podc...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 153
Both David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst Brand about changing careers, making high-quality boots, and pivoting a young company in the midst of a pandemic. You can find out more about Parkhurst...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 152
David has been on a journey with a very special Cider from the Adelaide Hills. Warwick Billings of LOBO cider, creator of what, in David's opinion, is the best cider in Australia, joins the podcast to provide some insight into the history of cider-making and the experiences and philosophies that go into making a substantially special and scrumptious drink. You can find out more about LOBO Cider, and pick some up for yourself if you're thirsty on the LOBO Cider website . If you have any thoughts ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 151
David speaks with psychotherapist Moshe Ratson about his book, "Anger is Your Compass". Anger is very powerful, and you can learn to direct your anger to make situations and yourself better. Moshe discusses how to become a Compassionate Warrior, someone who can tap into the wisdom that anger evokes, who feels strong emotions and strives to act with courage and compassion. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio cl...
Jun 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 150
Christian Cameron is a fiction novelist who has captivated David's imagination with his experiential descriptive writing in the genres of Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, and Science Fiction. David has been spending so much time reading, thinking, and talking about Christian Cameron's books and reading his back catalogue we had to invite him on the podcast to dig a little deeper into motivations, inspirations and share some pontifications on war, writing, and history. If you have any thoug...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 149
The AUKUS Submarine deal has been announced for a short while and very little sense has been made of it in the public sphere. The $368 billion sum is scary to many people and has also invited very poor commentary from political and media voices. Peter and Tim quiz David on all you need to know to be a submarine expert, giving you the Who, What, Where, Why, and How of the deal along with enough rhetoric to take Paul Keating to the task. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and...
Apr 26, 2023•23 min
Tech giants are in a spin trying to keep up with the hype that funds them, and AI has made some significant splashes in 2023 as it is being implemented into search engines. Tim and David discuss the outlook of what our world might look like as machine learning advances, and how we should expect to adapt to these new technologies. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to wor...
Apr 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 148
" If I Were You: A Psychologist Puts Himself on the Couch " by Peter Quarry is a 'psychological memoir' that captured the imagination of Tim in early 2023. Joining David and Tim in this episode is the author of a book that effectively exemplifies the response to the Socratic phrase: "The unexamined life is not worth living." Peter describes his fascinating life in his book through a series of letters, comparable to that of Marcus Aurelius. In the tradition of a Socratic dialogue, Tim and David a...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 147
In this episode, with a strong dose of ' do your own research ', David and Tim share their new eating habits and dietary practices. Four books, namely The Glucose Revolution, Super Gut, Drop Acid, and Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, are paving the way for the latest research in diets and human health. Having read the books, Tim and David share their experiences with implementing some of their learnings. Of note; we are not nutritionists and our conversation about diet does not amount to advice. If yo...
Feb 20, 2023•45 min•Ep. 146
Refocused and reinvigorated, some things have changed for the podcast and you can expect more content in 2023. This episode catches you up with what is happening for David and Tim and gives you some insight into what is coming for Blind Insights this year! If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast pr...
Feb 06, 2023•27 min
2023 marks Tim and David fully committed and functioning in their new professions. When this podcast started, David was teaching at university, and now he works in marketing strategy form two companies. How and why does someone make a shift to a completely different field? The shift might not be as drastic is you think... If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with D...
Jan 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 145
At the end of 2022, David Finished his master's thesis with a High Distinction. David wrote a relatively comprehensive analysis of Inbound Marketing for his Master of Strategic Communications and pitched his writing for a professional audience while still achieving academic success. Tim and David discuss David's findings where he blended academic evidence with the professional application. This is an easy-to-understand but comprehensive introduction to inbound marketing, and David provides a rea...
Jan 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 144
Ever wonder what makes a mind? Philosophers have asked this question for millennia and don't have much concrete evidence to show for it. Tim asks David for his current thoughts and it turns out we now know a lot more about our brains. David can paint an interesting picture of what our conscious thoughts consist of, and why we have them. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] ...
Jan 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 143
David has been getting asked a lot about the plans to merge the University of Adelaide with the University of South Australia . This podcast discusses the possible negatives and the likely positives of the merger, giving a perspective the staff and university management will never admit or fail to see. There's a lot to look forward to if this merger succeeds and it's looking more likely than ever before. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, c...
Jan 05, 2023•21 min
Rutger Bregman says you are a decent kind human being. We agree. Humankind deserves more credit, and in this episode Luke helps us reflect on the many reasons why and what that looks like in practice. If you want to harness more positivity and more connection to others, things that are essential to flourishing, we have some insight into starting. While individuals and organisations are paralysed by the fear of things going wrong, what can be done to reduce collateral when problems inevitably ari...
Oct 19, 2022•43 min•Ep. 142
While individuals and organisations are paralysed by the fear of things going wrong, what can be done to reduce collateral when problems inevitably arise? As Tim and David recommend books from time to time, when a new Stan McChrystal book comes out, we have to review it, and returning guest Luke brings lived experience to the discussion. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffe...
Sep 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 141
Following a deeply chaotic and introspective year, Tim comes to David with some revelations about his direction in life. David provides insights from his own metamorphosis and explains why we get hung up on incompatible representations of self. This concludes a mini-series on finding your way which included insights into the serendipity of unwelcome life changes, and a discussion about quarter-life crises. This podcast draws inspiration from David's Blog; Why do Millennials experience quarter-li...
Sep 14, 2022•19 min•Ep. 140
Following a frank conversation about quarter-life crises, Tim draws inspiration from the serendipity of unwelcome life changes. David gives insightful anecdotes to assist Tim in coming to terms with his new career trajectory, noting that there are actionable reflections to change perspectives and that this new chapter is not only defined by loss. This is a dialogue that explores the process of finding a path and making oneself and self-actualising despite the challenges of modern living. This po...
Aug 25, 2022•34 min•Ep. 139
If you're a keen follower of the podcast, you may have read David's blogs available on his website; https://davidolney.com.au/ . David is an excellent writer, and you even be left wanting more of his writing than is currently available. Well, David has good news for you in this announcement, and it is your job to keep him accountable! If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@a...
Aug 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 138
When you think of shortcuts, what comes to mind? Cheating? Or the premise of working smarter, not harder? Tim and David stumbled on a fascinating book by Oxford Professor of Mathematics Marcus du Sautoy called "Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut" which provides insight into the practice of using and finding shortcuts. In this episode David and Tim reminisce with Marcus about how Mathematics became a daunting subject they disconnected from for various reasons. But Marcus proves that mathema...
Aug 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 137
We have some fantastic fans who email us or on this special occasion, send us a gift! Scott Murphy who reached out to us via email and then spoke to us on this podcast later sent us a rather unique and special present that has earned its rightful place in the studio! If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his webs...
Aug 03, 2022•7 min
In a frank conversation between Tim and David, Tim explains his struggles in 2022, while David offers firm advice and explanations that broadly apply to all people experiencing the diminishing returns of hard work in the 21st century. The decline of what Australians call "the fair go" is a conversation that few are willing to have, because it is confronting to reflect on the world around you getting worse, and the rising depressions that accompany this trajectory. This podcast draws inspiration ...
Jul 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 136
When veterans return to civilian life, the adjustment is immense, and the journey that people take from a life in the military to forging their own path in the civilian world is fascinating. Jon Duncan is a fantastic example of someone who has chosen positive growth, as well as being a wonderful guest on the show, and as such we will be dedicating a small series to his life and work, so stay tuned for future appearances. This is the second part of Jon Duncan's Story, to listen to the other parts...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 135
To celebrate the release of their newest album, Tim and David speak to the frontman of Adelaide based, The Violets, to uncover what it is like to come back to a passion project after years of hibernation. Matt discusses the changes in the music industry today, the story of how the band reformed and uncovers some truths about how musicians tick. This episode features the first and final songs from The Violet's New Album , including "Sideways" to begin, and "Here I Am" to finish. The new album det...
Jul 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 134
We're back listeners, and with a small insight into our absence we bring you a meditation on being tired, or in Tim's case, stressed. David offers sound methods and micro-actions to assist in the battles against overwhelm. Rather ironically, Tim hasn't adhered to this advice and thus there's been a dearth of episodes of late, but we are back with a vengeance! If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an a...
Jul 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 133
Arthur Saniotis and Maciej Henneberg are David's colleagues from his days at the University of Adelaide and are Biological Anthropologists who have published extremely interesting research on what they term "endomyccorhizae ligand interface", or ‘ELI' for short. David and Tim got to replicate the kinds of interesting discussions David has had many times in their old office, and discovered the incredible power of this prospective technology. Articles mentioned in this podcast: Integration of Nano...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 132
Dan Tyre from HubSpot joins David and Tim to discuss effective communication and the rise of Inbound Marketing. Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions . If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insights...
Mar 26, 2022•46 min•Ep. 131
David reflects on what has been described as a landslide election in ousting the existing Liberal government led by Steven Marshall, in favour of a new Labor government led by Peter Malinauskas. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions ....
Mar 20, 2022•10 min
