In this ninth episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard continue to explore the topic of 'Freedom Now...'. This episode is all about the concept of COMMITMENT & CHOICE. The episode includes discussions around: - why true freedom begins with full commitment, not half-hearted effort - the difference between being a passenger or a participant in your life - how subconscious autopilot keeps you stuck in the same routines - the real reason men avoid commitment—fear of fee...
Jul 20, 2025•51 min
In this eighth episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard continue to explore the topic of 'Freedom Now...'. This episode is all about the concept of the NEW PARADIGM - a new way of viewing your reality. The episode includes discussions around: - the key difference between the old and new paradigm—and why it changes everything - how the drama triangle keeps you stuck in fear, blame, and control - the real meaning of “I create the whole of my own reality” (and why it’s not...
Jun 29, 2025•49 min
In this seventh episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the third topic of Freedom Now. This begins with the concept of ATTENTION. The episode includes discussions around: - why attention is your greatest asset and how to reclaim it - how childhood experiences fragmented your presence - the real reason most men can’t enjoy success, even when they “arrive” - the invisible cost of overthinking, busyness, and the performance trap - why slowing down is the key to f...
Jun 15, 2025•54 min
In this sixth episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of Freedom is... UNDERSTANDING THE FEMININE. The discussion covers the Five A's ... Attunement, Awareness, Appreciation, Acceptance and All In. It includes discussions around: - why the feminine often feels unseen in relationships - how masculine presence creates emotional safety - the danger of staying in your head and missing the moment - why “fixing” kills connection and attunement builds it - t...
May 25, 2025•59 min
In this fifth episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of Freedom is... EGO & AUTHENTICITY. The discussion covers: - why most men mistake their mask for their true self - the 5 layers that block authenticity (and how to reclaim it) - how your ego defends you — but also keeps you stuck - why embodiment matters more than saying the right thing - how nervous system regulation leads to integration - the real meaning of vulnerability in leadership and p...
May 11, 2025•43 min
In this fourth episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of Freedom is... our TRUE SELF. The discussion covers: - why true freedom is our natural state — not something we earn - how childhood wounds create the cage of "not good enough" - the power of choice: love or fear, moment by moment - why freedom starts with responsibility, not blame - remembering your true self beyond thoughts and roles - how social media hijacks your nervous system (and what to ...
Apr 27, 2025•49 min
In this third episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of Freedom from TRIGGERS. The discussion covers: - what triggers really are – emotional reactions tied to subconscious meaning-making - how past wounds and limiting beliefs fuel our present-day reactivity - a 3-step process to transform triggers: awareness, acknowledgment, and emotional movement - how intimate relationships and parenting are powerful mirrors for unhealed parts - the reframing of tr...
Apr 13, 2025•51 min
In this second episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of Freedom from CONTROL. The discussion covers: - How control stems from childhood experiences and a lack of safety - The masculine burden of micromanaging life to feel secure - The distinction between healthy certainty and fear-based control - How presence and nervous system regulation shift the need for control - The relationship between control, trust, and emotional awareness - How letting go o...
Mar 30, 2025•52 min
In this first episode of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of Freedom from ATTACHMENT. The discussion covers: - Attachment and Personal Freedom in Men's Lives - Embracing Vulnerability for a Passionate Life - Nature, Reflection, and Mastery in Growth - Detachment and Surrender in Life - Forgiveness, Self-Reflection, and Mindful Belief Change - Exploring Personal Growth and Belief Systems The True Freedom podcast is for male leaders as they navigate the jou...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr
In this overview of SEASON 3 of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard briefly explore the topic for this season - True Freedom. The discussion covers: Who this podcast is for Freedom is the key driver of the Masculine What is True Freedom? Exploring 'Freedom From', 'Freedom To', and 'Freedom Now' How are you participating in the change of each moment? The True Freedom podcast is for male leaders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marria...
Mar 09, 2025•15 min
In this BONUS episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic Distraction to Presence. The discussion covers: What is Distraction? The addiction of Distraction. What is Presence? Why is it beneficial as a partner, a parent and a leader? How do you become more Present? The True Freedom podcast is for male leaders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, mortgage, business and kids. The podcast will explore our rela...
Sep 30, 2024•41 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic Truth. The discussion covers: What is truth? What do we learn about truth as kids? How does that impact us now as Adults. What are our fears around telling the truth? What holds us back.... because we know the truth will set us free... The True Freedom podcast is for male leaders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, mortgage, business and kids. The podcas...
Aug 11, 2024•50 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of The Hamster Wheel. The podcast episode explores the concept of shifting from a "have to" mindset to a "get to" mindset, emphasising the power of choice and taking full responsibility for one's life. The conversation delves into reframing language, choosing feelings, and breaking free from the "hamster wheel" of victim energy, offering practical ways for listeners to start embracing a different approach to life. T...
Jul 07, 2024•44 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of Triggers in Relationships, with Bodhi defining a trigger as an external stimulus that provokes a strong emotional response. Even the most Zen of us get triggered on occasion and some of us spend a huge amount of time and energy in a triggered state. Why is this? What's going on with these triggers in our lives? Are people doing this to me or am I doing it to myself? How can we move away from this triggered patter...
Jun 23, 2024•49 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the provocative topic of busyness is laziness. The discussion covers... - why excessive busyness is a form of laziness - the negative effects of busyness and solutions to solve it - an outcomes-based model for workplace success - addressing multitasking, distractions, and productivity - daily self-reflection for effective leadership - leadership boundaries and a discussion around self-worth - cultural values and self-reflecti...
Jun 09, 2024•44 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of why some men are hesitant to do personal growth/development work on themselves and to get some support. The discussion covers... - the impact of male culture in Australia and the UK vs the USA, including tall poppy syndrome. - the connection between values, behaviour, and self-awareness, and the importance of shifting values to bring about behaviour change - the importance of personal growth and development for m...
May 26, 2024•53 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of resistance vs flow in life. The discussion covers... - the concept of resistance to life and the reasons behind it, including conditioning and fear of stepping out of comfort zones. - what flow actually means, how to know that you're in it and how to get there. - the importance of stepping out of comfort zones for growth and learning, with a focus on the discomfort and fear that arises at the edge of one's comfor...
Apr 28, 2024•51 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of parenting teenagers, including: - the importance of setting boundaries and providing structure. - the concept of collaborative parenting and the need for connection, collaboration, compassion and curiosity towards teenagers' developmental phase. - the discussion also touches on the challenges and changes that come with the teenage years, emphasizing the significance of understanding and supporting teenagers throu...
Apr 15, 2024•53 min
In this episode of The True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the concept of masculine and feminine energies, emphasizing these energies are not inherently tied to gender. The discussion explores how both men and women can access traits associated with both energies, drawing on examples from neuroscience and nature. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and integrating both energies for healthy relationships and personal growth, ultimately aiming to dispel misconce...
Mar 31, 2024•46 min
Welcome back to the True Freedom Podcast.. and welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Richard and Bodhi give an overview or snapshot of the Season ahead, including the 5 episodes they have planned.... - Masculine & Feminine - Parenting Teenagers - Commitment - Resistance vs Flow - Getting off the Hamster Wheel The True Freedom podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, mortgage, business and kids. The pod...
Mar 24, 2024•29 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast on the HERO'S JOURNEY, Richard and Bodhi wrap up Season 1 of the podcast by reflecting on Joseph Campbell's well known work. Bodhi explains the path of the Hero's Journey, particularly from the perspective of male householders, including what the holy grail actually is that we're searching for... and how to find it. The True Freedom podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities –...
Jan 14, 2024•47 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast on MANIFESTATION, we discuss the importance of revisiting certain topics, particularly Commitment and its relationship with True Freedom. We also touch upon the tradition of New Year's Resolutions, questioning their effectiveness and proposing a better approach to creating the year one desires. We explore the concept of manifestation and the power of visualisation and meditation in setting intentions and manifesting outcomes. We emphasise the importanc...
Dec 28, 2023•51 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we talk about the upcoming holiday season with a focus on the importance of self-honesty, unconditional love and gratitude. We introduce a free mini-course called '5 Steps to Freedom and Flow', and discuss the significance of authenticity, acceptance, and responsibility in relationships. We also emphasize the value of self-reflection and approaching the holidays from a place of choice... We hope you enjoy this episode! We plan on releasing one more epi...
Dec 03, 2023•45 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we discuss communication - the communication and relationship we have with ourselves and with others. Whether you run your own business or you're a leader in a corporate environment, this podcast will be of great relevance to you. We will answer the following questions and many more… What is communication in relation to true freedom? What sort of communication are we having/could we have with ourselves? What are emotions and how can we better tune into...
Nov 19, 2023•43 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we discuss leadership. Whether you run your own business or you're a leader in a corporate environment, this podcast will be of great relevance to you. We will answer the following questions and many more… What is leadership? What are the different types of leadership? How can you find the freedom to lead or flourish as a leader? This podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities...
Nov 05, 2023•44 min
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast we discuss the important issue of our relationship with money. We will answer the following questions and many more… Is it important to have conversations about money in our relationships? How do we let go of our fears around money? Where do we get our beliefs around money? How do we change our beliefs around money from Scarcity to Abundance? Is manifestation a thing.. is it possible? This podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey o...
Oct 22, 2023•46 min
This week we are going to explore relationships and specifically how to cultivate healthy long term relationships. We’ll be talking about… How exactly do committed relationships and true freedom sit together? How can we work on triggers that we know trip us up in relationships? How can we get on the same page as our partner and communicate better as a couple? It can be done! And Bodhi’s got the tools to do it… MORE INFORMATION / CONNECT WITH US: To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, and get on Bod...
Oct 08, 2023•44 min
This week's Episode is very personal to both of us - the area of Parenting and how to be the dad you really want to be; how to be the parent that your heart yearns for you to be. We’ll be talking about freedom and parenting – how can they exist together? Isn’t this an oxymoron?! We'll talk about responding vs reacting in our parenting. We'll talk about getting triggered as a parent, what causes this and how to reduce the size of our trigger buttons. And we’ll be discussing flow and the opposite ...
Sep 24, 2023•51 min
This episode is all about BELIEFS, specifically the key belief you need to change in life; the one belief that can really hold you back in life and prevent access to the true freedom that this podcast is determined to unlock for you and with you. This belief sits at the foundational level of true freedom and is applicable to all aspects of your life. Questions we will answer include… What is a belief? What is the difference between beliefs and values? How do we develop these beliefs and why are ...
Sep 10, 2023•48 min
In this first episode of the true freedom podcast we define who the podcast is predominantly for and the territory we’ll be traversing – the map and tools. We will answer the following questions and many more… Why are we here? What does true freedom mean? Is this podcast only for men? What themes will we shine a light on? What are some practical tools to get listeners started on this journey? How do I get a taste of this now? When will I know I’m committed to change? This podcast is for male hou...
Sep 10, 2023•40 min
