On this Episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Artist and Creator Peter Drew. Well known for his 'Aussie" street art posters, Peter's recent projects question social and cultural norms surrounding masculinity. Exploring our use of social media and the influence of digital spaces on cultural norms and movements, Seth and Peter ask questions about the role and origins of masculinity and why real world interaction is essential for wellbeing. For more and to connect with Seth and...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 2
And it's BACK!! After much needed break the Sentient Savage Podcast is live once again. On this first Episode back show host Seth sits down with Father, Man and Men's Coach Noah Gemini. Speaking into his own experiences of navigating challenges and deep emotions, Noah shares his takes on the ways Men can build tools and skills to be the best versions of themselves. With Raw and Real examples from their own lives both Seth and Noah touch on topics of rage, avoidance, responsibility, masks and the...
Jun 05, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this Episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with mixed-animal Veterinarian Nat Smith. By trade, Nat is a mixed animal Vet who is passionate about the interconnectedness of human and animal health. Outside of his day job, Nat is a strong advocate for Men's mental health and has spent time working with migrants and young Men who have lost their way. From Nat's time in South Africa saving Black Rhinos from poachers, to the rise of dangerous social media influencers, this episode c...
Apr 16, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On this Episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Bridget Scholes to speak into sensuality, sexuality, desire and erotic embodiment. Bridget is a qualified sexologist and co-founder of the ethical and sustainable pleasure toy company Madame Dahlia. Passionate about the ways we can engage with experiences of sensuality (and sexuality) Bridget works with individuals and couples to help them (re)connect with , and expand, their own experiences of pleasure. This episode is a fun and ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On this episode of The Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Personal Coach and Breathwork facilitator Niko Diamond. After discovering Rebirth Breathwork Niko made a significant shift in his fast paced money first lifestyle and career, beginning a journey of personal transformation and exploration. Facing and working through his challenges with anger, Niko now helps other Men find the inner peace they are searching for. This episode is a deep reflection on Men's experiences of anger, shame...
Mar 28, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On this episode of The Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Personal trainer and business owner Adam Blundell. From humble beginnings as the 'shy skinny kid' Adam has built his own personal training business and helps his clients not only get stronger in the gym but stronger for life. In his early years as a business owner and coach, Adam struggled with motivation until he realised that the only thing stopping his growth was himself. With a dedication to continuous learning, Adam is consta...
Mar 20, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On this episode of The Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Family man, Business owner and Breathwork facilitator Dave Groom. After leaving the stability and comfort of his company job, Dave stepped out to start his own sparky (electrician) business in the middle of the global pandemic. With a family to support Dave took up the tools and let his values lead him through the ups and downs of starting and running a small business. Then following his curiosity and need for brotherhood, Dave fo...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 4
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Jem Lee to speak about what it means to be a full spectrum human being. Jem is a trauma-informed holistic counsellor and mentor who is passionate about emotional mastery and utilises powerful embodiment practices to help guide her clients through processing the full range of their emotions. On this episode Jem and Seth speak into the challenges of feeling our full emotional range, vulnerability and safety, triggers and stories ar...
Mar 06, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Corey Iredale to speak about Men's mental health, creating safe spaces for men to connect, and his own lived experience with anxiety and depression. Corey is a father, husband and founder of the Mate Incorporated Facebook Page, an online space for Men to connect and speak openly about mental health. After navigating his own challenging experience with anxiety and depression, Corey started Mates Incorporated which has now grown to ...
Feb 28, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The Sentient Savage Podcast is back for Season 2 and on this very first episode host and creator Seth sits down with Breathwork Facilitator, Holistic Mentor and Chef-by-trade Pedro Fraga. Seth and Pedro speak about the power of breathwork, tips for getting started with your own practice, their reflections on the global pandemic, nervous system regulation and how anything at a certain dose can become a poison. This first episode back is full of gems and is raw, real and unfiltered - perfect for a...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 1
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Bonnie Bliss to speak into sex education, cancel culture and how to build strong sexual relationships. Bonnie is a Somatic Sexologist and Intimacy Educator who has worked for many years with women and couples, helping them to reconnect with their bodies and sexuality. Bonnie uses her platform to educate and teach sexual embodiment as a holistic practice free from 'new age dogma' or concrete spiritual traditions. This is an expans...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 30
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Sociologist, Skateboarder and Social Change maker Dr. Indigo Willing. As a Vietnamese war orphan and adoptee growing up in the 70's and 80's Indigo learnt the importance of finding people with shared experiences of the world. Throughout her life she has made it her mission to create spaces for people to connect, share, learn and grow with one another. Over her life and career Indigo has been instrumental in establishing the Adopte...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Musician and songwriter Rob Edwards to speak into following your intuition, music as medicine and navigating the waves of life. Rob is a First Nations artist who has performed at a number of National festivals, put on many of his own solo and multi-instrumental gigs and supported incredible acts such as King Stingray, Ash Grunwald, Budjerah, Jack Botts, Barkaa and Christine Anu. Rob combines his passion for culture and his family'...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth checks in with Conor Sheridan to speak into what it means to do 'the work', rebuilding after divorce and creating positive change. Conor is a father of 2 living on Noongar boodja in Perth with his amazing partner Brooke. Through this episode Conor speaks into his experience as an 18 year financial market professional who changed his life after a divorce from his ex-wife in 2015. Undertaking the work on himself first, Conor was able to rebuild h...
Jul 13, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Chris Dennis to speak into our connection to stories as human beings, creating safe spaces, cultural integrity and Masculinity in the modern day. Chris is a Father, Husband and Space-holder who hosts regular gatherings in his home (Beyond the Tree) for Men from all walks of life to come together and be witnessed as their authentic selves. Chris has a deep dedication to his values and strives to create safe places for Men to feel u...
Jun 30, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Mentor and Friend Tully O’Connor to speak into living your values, men’s work, rites of passage and balancing the primordial forces of order and chaos. Tully is a dedicated and passionate Father, Husband, Coach, Facilitator and Professional Problem Solver. With many years’ experience guiding Men, Women and Couples through the Inner (and outer) work, Tully holds a huge tank of wisdom when it comes to personal development and growt...
Jun 22, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this Episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Kristyn Rawson to speak about the importance of learning to really feel and how to navigate life from an intuitive and connected place of being. Kristyn is a Somatic Tantra Practitioner, Women's Embodiment Coach, Mother, Business Woman, Wife and all round powerhouse. Kristyn was the perfect guest to re-ignite the podcast and drop into all things vision, creativity, emotional regulation, supportive relationships and more! This one...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Host and Creator of the show Seth sits down for a solocast to reintroduce himself and the meaning behind the podcast. This episode is perfect for new listeners to the show or old mates who would like a refresh on their host and themes of the podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and rate on your chosen podcast platform! Seth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/s_westhead/...
Jun 13, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sit down with Mos Nepia to speak into the importance of having a vision and bringing it into reality. Mos is a proud husband and father of 3 children with connections to the Tainui region of Aotearoa (New Zealand) though his ancestors descend from many places. Mos speaks into the challenges he has faced and overcome in his life and the powerful changes he made to commit to his family and vision for life. As an incredible example of what channel...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Scott Benson a career tradesman, explorer of life and off-grid wild man. Dropping in from Sunny Costa Rica (a far cry from sub zero Manitoba), Scott speaks into his early life growing up in a self-sufficient home in the mid-Canadian wilderness. He shares his early journey with financial success and the lack of fulfilment it brought him. After looking deep within himself Scott realised that his life was not what we really craved a...
Mar 22, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits don with Josiah Lifshack to speak into mens work, the stigma of reaching out and the importance of finding community. With a background in bodybuilding, footy and hanging with the lads, Josiah recognised that something was deeply missing in his life. Through connecting with other growth-minded men and finding meditation and breathwork, Josiah was able to show up as a more embodied and integrated man for himself, his daughter and his commun...
Mar 05, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this Solocast episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth speaks into his experiences with body dysmorphia and disordered eating. In his younger years Seth struggled with weight management and his body image, which spiraled into a pattern of disordered eating and obsession in his late teens. Through cultivating a deep self-love and mindfulness practice Seth has now come to a place of respect, trust and love for his body and what it is capable of. Trigger Warning: This episode is focused on di...
Feb 16, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Cam Fraser to deep dive into sexuality, masculinity, shame, our sexual language and porn. Cam is a certified sexologist and men sex coach who also holds the position of deputy-chair on the National council for the Australian society of Sexologists. Through his work Cam helps men navigate the challenges they are facing around sex and intimacy and utilises his social media platforms to dispel some of the myths and narratives around...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 18
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Desiree Comenares to talk all things mindfulness, meditation and the spiritual path of non-attachment. Desiree is the creator and founder of Vida (Life) Flow and currently works as a Trauma-informed meditation and yoga teacher. After suffering a major concussion in 2020, Desiree's world was turned upside-down. Now as a brain injury survivor and advocate Desiree works with people from all walks of life to help them restore a sense...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Rob Yates to deep dive into what it means to embody and express mature Masculinity in todays world. Growing up in the local footy scene as a teenager and then enlisting in the military, Rob speak to his experiences in 'the boys club' and the prevalent immature and destructive expressions of masculinity he saw. After overcoming many challenges and a huge journey of growth and transformation Rob, as a master NLP practitioner and li...
Jan 12, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On the first episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast for 2023 Seth sits down with Claire to speak into healing from past traumas, the power of perspective and the journey of deeply knowing yourself. Claire is deeply dedicated to being of service to others and is a trained trauma-informed embodiment coach, shamanic healer, conscious creator and host of The Awakened Podcast. With openness and powerful vulnerability Claire shares her personal experiences with darkness and the pivotal moments that br...
Jan 03, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Luke Smith (breathwork facilitator and space holder) to speak into their recent experience at the Arena Men's retreat. Both Seth and Luke attended the 3-days men's retreat in WA with Luke holding space as a co-facilitator and Seth entering as a participant. In a slight change of style, Luke takes the mic as host while Seth speaks into his experience as a participant on the retreat. With full vulnerability, Seth speaks into releas...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Dean Bentley to deep dive on archetypes, myths, embodiment, meaning and more! Dean is an Embodiment coach and mentor in the realms of magic, relationship and initiation. He works with people to help deepen their personal sense of self and guide them to finding their purpose and next evolution in life. Dean speaks to his upbringing in a small country town (population 500) and the incredible awakening he experienced after navigatin...
Nov 17, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this Solo episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth speaks about his recent experience going 100 days alcohol free! After having his first drunk experience at 14 years old, Seth's relationship with alcohol has been conflicting. Through his late teens and early twenties Seth identified heavily with the party scene and the sense of 'freedom' that he felt on a Friday night. Overtime Seth began to reevaluate and question his relationship with and the role of alcohol in his life and whether or n...
Nov 04, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode of the SSP Seth sits down with Kurt 'Big Horse" Tropiano to talk about his incredible career path and work as a High Performance Coach across the globe. From humble beginnings as an S and C coach at a local football club, to working with Olympic athletes and the Chinese NBA academy, Kurt has helped a diversity of human beings and athletes reach their highest potential. Utilising a wholistic approach to training and performance Kurt has a wealth of knowledge not only in regard to ...
Oct 09, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
