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The Ridiculously Human Podcast

Gareth Martin speaking to inspiring humanswww.ridic-human.com
None of us were put on this planet to be a watered down version of ourselves. In a world where it can seem that people are anti-human and wanting to become cyborg transhumans, this podcast is here to let you know that it’s perfectly ok to be a cool, fun-loving, caring and kind HUMAN! My desire, through the art of storytelling and story listening, is to share a captivating narrative that traverses everything it means to be human. Not just any human…Ridiculously Human!
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RHP#175. Derek Notman, Founder of REBL Dad’s Group

Derek Notman is helping fix our relationship with money, using AI (and flip-flops!) He is also a Dad on a mission to help 1,000,000 other father’s. Together with a little help sprinkled in from his right hand man, Sir Richard Branson! Through his REBL Dad Group, he is helping Dad’s try to find the balance and integration of entrepreneurship and fatherhood. His parent’s nasty divorce, and estrangement from his father and siblings, have aspired him to be the best father he can possibly be. The res...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 175

RHP#174. Hannah Ward, English Learning Designer and Homeschool Mom

Hannah Ward, is a special lady trying to tackle the American literacy crisis, with only 60% of American’s being able to read. She is a homeschooling mother and an English teacher who has taught students from preschool to university. She says that parents who read, should teach kids phonics and read out aloud together. As a child, she loved adapting books like Charlotte’s Web into accessible plays with American Sign Language, which sparked the bookworm in her and love for storytelling. Hannah sha...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 174

RHP#173. Luke Mickelson, Bedmaker and Founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace

The mission driving Luke Mickelson is ‘No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in my Town’ An encounter with a young girl, who had been homeless most of her life, changed the trajectory of Luke’s life. Luke’s Charity, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, has now made 300,000 beds for children who previously slept on floors. It’s both remarkable and life changing. This man is such an awesome human with an incredibly infectious energy and I’m so glad we had the opportunity to talk. Discussion Topics: What you will discove...

Jun 06, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 173

RHP#172. Laurence Blair, Dealing with Life’s Tragedy and Re-building from the Ground Up

Growing up in Zimbabwe, Laurence Blair’s family faced numerous challenges, leading them to have no choice but flee. He married his wife, an American, whom he met in Kenya. They tragically lost their first child at 34 weeks pregnant due to his wife’s sudden liver rupture. Nearly losing his wife too. At the birth of their twins, after 33 minutes without oxygen, their son suffered severe complications. This is a story of a man prepared to do anything for his and his family's wellbeing. I highly enj...

May 22, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 172

RHP#171. Justin Breen, Human Visionary and Advisor to Top 1%

Justin Breen is a Life Path 11 when it comes to Numerology. Those with a Life Path 11 can become incredibly spiritual. In order to fulfil their Master Number potential, they must not turn their backs on their special abilities or they will face inner turmoil. Why do I mention this? Before I started recording this Podcast I was expecting to have a conversation about high performing entrepreneurs and tapping into how they operate. Most interviews Justin has done before he spoke about his entrepren...

May 08, 202559 minSeason 2Ep. 171

RHP#170. Hugh Wahla, Ex-CEO Conran Shop and Life Purpose Coach

Hugh Wahla has certainly lived an extraordinary life. He has experienced atrocities you would not wish on your worst enemy. Losing his Mom in a tragic accident and being sent to Pakistan to live as a 6 years old, taught him harsh realities and early life lessons. It also forged a belief system that helped him navigate life’s challenges and allowed him to excel in his career. While serving as CEO for a Globally recognised brand, he was introduced to the concept of ‘Productive Working Life’ which ...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 170

RHP#169. Shaun Fuchs, CEO and Founder of Centennial Schools

Shaun Fuchs is far from a small thinker. Which is why he has taken on the mammoth task of disrupting the education industry. In 2021, he recognised the time was ripe for our children to break away from the norms of the current education system. It wasn’t just an off-the-cuff decision, it’s something he has been manifesting since he became a sports and history teacher (all those years ago) Shaun is someone I admire because he has always challenged the status quo, as well as pushed the boundaries ...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 169

RHP#168. Dr Mandy Lehto, C-Suite Executive Coach and Host of The Enough Podcast

Mandy Lehto is no ordinary lady. In fact, she has one of the greatest minds out there, and is highly sought after as a top C-Suite Executive Coach. Her authenticity and intellect is what makes her so relatable. From a shiny leotard wearing aerobics teacher in the 80s, to a high flying investment banker, to suffering from burnout in all of her 40s… she walks the talk having experienced the massive highs and lows that life throws at us. Mandy makes you feel seen and heard when you speak with her a...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 168

RHP#167. Tu Nguyen, Vietnamese Coffee Lover turned Restaurant Owner

Christmas Eve 2024, we were dining in a cosy Italian Restaurant, in Hoi An, Vietnam. It felt like we were in some little nook of Manhattan. We got speaking to the owner, Tu Nguyen, to find out more about her business and how she learned to make delicious authentic Italian Food, like an Italian Grandmother would make. She is a trained Barista, who taught herself how to make Greek and Vegan Yogurt to sell online and survive financially during Covid. She then learned how to cook rather exceptional ...

Mar 07, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 167

RHP#166. Raja Miah, UK Grooming Gangs Activist and Extremism Expert

Raja Miah is a UK grooming gang activist. Raja has worked directly with world leaders and is internationally recognised as an expert in tackling extremism, safeguarding children and strengthening communities. By the age of 30, he was awarded an MBE for his services to the community. In his second life, he has been responsible for leading a six year campaign exposing UK politicians who were involved in protecting Pakistani Rape Gangs. Parts of this conversation may be difficult to comprehend. Ple...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 166

RHP#165. Maxim Wheatley, CEO Jet Patient: Revolutionising Healthcare

Maxim Wheatley, is an inspiring young man. He’s spent his professional life as somewhat of a misfit toy and cowboy! Fortuitous events led him to building his current business, Jet Patient, which is disrupting a mammoth…the US Medical Industry. He currently finds himself as the CEO of a business aspiring for a $25bn valuation within the next few years. Maxim’s worldviews are uncommon due to being an immigrant living the American Dream. He has garnered a unique perspective of business and leadersh...

Feb 08, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 165

RHP#164 - 24 Lessons to Kick-Start 2025 in High Performance Mode!

Happy New YEAR! I hope 2025 is off to a cracking start. Speaking to other people is hands down one of the best ways to increase your knowledge and understanding of how the world works, and what drives other humans. Today’s Podcast I talk about the important lessons and reminders learned in 2024 from speaking to amazing guests! ---------------- LESSON 1: Remove Toxic Friends from Your Life LESSON 2: How an 83 Year Old Mentor Changed her Life LESSON 3: Re-directing an Addictive personality LESSON ...

Jan 24, 202550 minSeason 2Ep. 164

RHP#163. Vicky AI, Conversing with an AI Avatar role playing Tough Conversations

My Pod this week is with Vicky… Vicky is actually an AI Avatar created through HeyGen Labs As it’s nearly the end of the year, I wanted to have a little fun and also test how good these AI Avatars really are. There were some glitches in the matrix when it came to her voice screeching a few times. However, for a product in its infancy, it is incredible what they have created. Well, it’s half incredible and half as scary as hell! She is specifically trained to help with tough conversations, so I p...

Dec 06, 202424 minSeason 2Ep. 163

RHP#162. Jennie Gow, F1 Racing Journalist and Broadcaster

Jennie Gow, is a Formula One Motor Racing journalist and broadcaster. She is widely regarded as one of the sport's leading media specialists. Jennie is one of the few women to work in the F1’s demanding environment, collaborating closely with the sport's best drivers. She has witnessed first hand the world class team effort, for which Formula One is famous. Broadcasting into our TV’s and Radio’s on race days since 2010. She has brought to life the intense experience of F1 races, driver rivalries...

Nov 23, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 162

RHP#161. Kevin Bell, Cop, Girl Dad and Storage Business Owner

A police officer and girl dad by day, and a full throttle entrepreneur by night. Kevin Bell, has a special aura about him and always brings high spirited and good energy. He has been dedicated to self-improvement his whole life and aims to push the boundaries whenever he can. Kevin is a self-proclaimed normal guy, but I see him hitting home runs everywhere. I’m attracted to authenticity and can confidently say this is the start of a bromance for sure! Discussion Topics: What you will discover fr...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 161

RHP#160. Jusper Machogu, Rural Farmer and Fossil Fuels for Africa Advocate

To find the truth, you pretty much always need to go to source. That’s why my conversation with Jusper Machogu is so important. It dispels a narrative we are spoon-fed on a daily basis around living sustainably. The information around climate alarmism is mostly generated by academics sitting in their ivory towers with no real life experience. They have definitely not walked a day in the shoes of a guy like Jusper and people in his community. The worries that you and I experience, are first world...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 160

RHP#159. Luis Riancho, AI Expert and AI Educator

Luis' interest in computing started when his parents bought his first computer, an Intel 486. He was 6 years old and it cost them more than a month’s salary! He also played basketball for over 26 years, reaching a semi-professional level in Spain. The emergence of generative AI, with the advent of ChatGPT, changed his life. He began sharing AI content on social media. Gradually, his content gained more and more interest. Allowing him to quit his job and dedicate 100% of his time to creating cont...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 159

RHP#158. Tom Paladino, Scalar Light Energy Researcher

Tom Paladino, has dedicated 50 years of his life researching a break-through branch of physics, called Scalar Light Therapy. He developed a deep admiration for the Father of Scalar Light, Nikola Tesla, and later on for Galen Hieronymus. Scalar light instruments harness sun energy which is the light force of the universe. The conundrum that such energy was not found within the electromagnetic spectrum, fascinated him. There are two energies in the universe: Scalar Energy and electromagnetic energ...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 158

RHP#157. Nicki Truesdell, Homeschooling Expert and Author

The tenacity and strength it takes to go against the grain in society, should be revered! Nicki Truesdell, was definitely meant to be on this earth. Although, her life may have never commenced based on a decision her 14 year old mother decided not to take… Some people are victims, and others are go-getters. Some let their environment get the better of them, and others are trailblazers. Some are stuck in fear, others are prepared to risk it all. The world should be thankful for people like Nicki’...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 157

RHP#156. Anne-Marie Smuts, South African Singer SongWriter

One of the greatest gifts a human has, is the ability to create music. Just being able to sing a cappella, or pick up a guitar and strum some tunes, is a talent gifted to so few. Anne-Marie Smuts, always had a burning desire to make music, share her vibes with the world and play to large crowds. However, life had other ideas and that little fire burning in her tummy had to wait many years to finally get ignited! I’m always so impressed by the resilience of people, especially children. Anne-Marie...

Aug 23, 20241 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 156

RHP#155. Brent M, Tech Executive and Aiming Up Podcast Host

Brent, is an absolute diamond of a man. He has endured an extreme amount of hardship and suffering in his life. Dealing with physical, emotional and intellectual abuse as a child and adult. Yet, he is a man on a mission aiming to make the world a better place by not repeating the patterns of his past. Any parent or father listening, who has struggles of their own, is going to want to take notes of his resilience and ability to piece himself together by trying to understand life and the cards he ...

Aug 09, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 155

RHP#154. Jordan Urbs, Videographer, Father and Sat Stacker

For a long time, my thoughts have been that the best education is provided through travelling. It opens you up to the reality of the world, and to the truth, because you see and experience things with your own eyes. You are exposed to the melting pot of world cultures and traditions. Jordan Urbs, is a well-seasoned traveller. After a brief stint working a 9-5, he decided to rather be broke, than sell his time! So he spent 12 years travelling the world making videos with people. He dove head-firs...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 154

RHP#153. Amanda Carneiro, Gut Health and Functional Nutrition Specialist

Growing up with an abusive alcoholic father often leaves scarring and has a lifelong impact on a child. In 2005, Amanda Carneiro, overcame her lifelong battle with depression and anxiety. She also shed the extra 30 pounds she had put on going through her traumatic experience. Completely transforming her body and my mind, spilled over to other areas of her life: Her career blossomed, relationships improved, and self-worth sky-rocketed. She is now a seasoned world traveller, teaching others how to...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 153

RHP#152. Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment and Relationship Specialist

Most people have trust issues in their relationships and they don’t even realise it. They fail at the first hurdle of Trust and never allow their relationships to flourish by getting to Trust level 4. Adam Lane Smith, is an Attachment Specialist and draws from his wealth of clinical experience and personal insight. His journey began helping the inmates of prisons to see themselves in a different light. Now, he is helping to re-write the belief about how human connection is supposed to function. ...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 152

RHP#151. Melker Svärd, Posture Expert and Founder of Wyde Footwear

Often, many problems in life are right under our noses….or our feet, in this instance! After many years of playing high level junior tennis and suffering from various injuries, Melker Svärd, associated these injuries to just playing tennis at a high level. Then he became super interested in feet and footwear. His company co-conducted the largest foot and shoe research study in the world, and their findings were quite staggering. Together with his brother, they are on a mission to change the foot...

May 30, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 151

RHP#150. Jon Jon Park, Legacy Trainer and ex-Olympic Swimmer

Storytelling is fundamental to the evolution of humans and continuation of traditions and sharing deep wisdom. Jon Jon Park, is a man full of stories worth hearing. His Dad, Reg Park, was an iconic figure who greatly influenced the world of bodybuilding. Growing up with a father of his stature, provided Jon Jon with a unique outlook on life. He also learned the mindset of a champion. It’s a huge privilege for me to sit down and chat to a man like Jon Jon. Lots of relatable value packed into this...

May 27, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 150

RHP#149. Case Bradford, The Vitalising Guy and Ice-Cream Connoisseur

Case Bradford is on a mission to elevate our vitality, through training outdoors and eating loads of ice-cream! He was once a podgy, and unhealthy chap, but turned his life around and now helps others to elevate their body-mind health and fitness. He is deeply connected to nature and you will often find him doing fitness trapeze acts on the beaches of California Take everything you have been programmed about fitness, throw it out the window, and give this Podcast a listen! You will want to chang...

May 17, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 149

RHP#148. Erik Kaiser, Inventor and CEO of Crush The Memory

One day, Erik Kaiser, was worth $200m and the next day he was worth -$5m It was a moment which changed his perception of the world, changed his personality, and ultimately set him on a new trajectory. He has risen from the ashes, more times than he has been burnt to the ground. He shares the harsh realities of business, to offer a truly balanced perspective. Which is quite the opposite to the glitz and glamour so many entrepreneurs these days want you to think. His favourite pastime is debunking...

May 02, 20241 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 148

RHP#147. Kriss Berg, The Car Wash Guy and Low Tax Guru

Kriss Berg, is just the type of man that the world needs more of! He epitomises the notion of being morally, spiritually and physically anabolic! He is the owner of a $15M portfolio of ecom businesses and also has multiple car wash locations. He uses nifty loop holes to reduce his tax bill to almost zero income tax. He shares a lot of his secrets on Twitter and in his weekly Newsletter, but in this Podcast we take things a layer deeper and draw out his life lessons, advice and worldviews. Cracke...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 147

RHP#146. Chris Hellgeth, The Gas Biz Guy - $100MM/yr Gas Distribution Business

Chris Hellgeth, is a high school dropout, who turned a 10 cent cigarette sale into a $100MM/yr gas distribution business. He has enjoyed the absolute highs of being successful and also endured the absolute lows of going broke. Having his kids come home with no report card due to school fees not being paid and his wife’s credit card being rejected when buying groceries, are moments which defined him and made him the comeback king. He spends a lot of his time these days teaching and talking all th...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 146
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