Derren and I spoke about stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, how we frame suffering, relationships and...there is a great story about a parrot at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 76
David Runciman is author of "How Democracy Ends" and host of the Talking Politics podcast. We spoke about what the function of democracy is, the significance of the generational divide when voting, the relationship between corporations and government, anarcho-syndacalism & the rise of populism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 75
For over 30 years Wendy Mandy has been practicing ancient shaman rituals and healing. She was bestowed all her knowledge by Indigenous Tribes in Africa and South America. We talk about how to maintain healthy relationships, the importance of ceremony and the power of plant medicine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 74
A podcast with online creator and spiritual storyteller Jay Shetty. Lessons in daily self care, spiritual practice and positive thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 73
Douglas understands a lot about the intersection between social media and philosophy and the way that our culture and psyche has been influenced by new technology. He’s a fascinating person and I think you’re gonna love it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 72
What is precognition? What scientific studies are being done on the psychics, mediums and the mystical? Theresa Cheung author of the "Premonition Code" explains all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 71
"The cold is your teacher" - our most requested guest Wim Hof graces us with his presence on today's scientific, spiritual and mind altering podcast. *please do not try any of the breathing techniques described in warm water or swimming pools* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 09, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 70
Today we discuss power, corruption, revolution and new systems. This is a proper academic episode, you’re gonna learn. Brad & Henry are brilliant thinkers and brilliant educators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 02, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 69
Today's guest is the always intriguing journalist and great storyteller Jon Ronson. Fascinating, open and honest. We talked about his investigative podcasts into the world of pornography, how he fought his way out of depression and the dark world of social media shaming! It was an authentic and emotionally very real experience with Jon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 68
Fearne Cotton is on Under The Skin this week talking about mental health, fame and how to grow up. A very lucid, open and thoughtful conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 67
Former armed robber, with two life sentences, tells his story of redemption on today's episode of Under The Skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 09, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 66
We discuss ideas around body positivity, the way that we relate to food, capitalisms role in how we see ourselves and Megan's journey and recovery out of anorexia. It was a fascinating conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 02, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 65
We talk about the nature of reality, both virtual, physical and psychological and how these realms intersect and inform us. And what particularly about this time we're living in is difficult and challenging. Laurence Scott is the author of "The Four-Dimensional Human" and "Picnic Comma Lightning" and occasionally hosts the BBC Radio 3 show "Free Thinking". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 64
Is it possible to run a business consciously? What does healthy masculinity look like? Stephen & Dave aka The Happy Pear know how it's done, promoting happiness and health in every aspect of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 63
You gotta listen to the incomparable scourge of the right and food bank gourmet Jack Monroe on Under The Skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 62
Today's podcast is with one of my own mentors and spiritual teachers - Radhanath Swami. An enlightening and pragmatic podcast questioning the role of religion, spirituality and our own place in modern society. Check it out and let us know social media what you thought of it tweet me @rustyrockets on Twitter or @trewrussellbrand on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 61
Can birth be a form of feminine empowerment? Why did footballer Harry Kane receive so much backlash for praising his wife? Today we go back to the beginning and delve into all things related birth - from combatting fear, the power of language and the role men can play. A very positive and insightful episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 60
Do you suffer from the psychosis of whiteness? What is the politics of Blackness? These are just some of the questions Kehinde Andrews makes us think about during this episode. Honest questions, brutal truths and solutions that could potentially change the world for the better, for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 59
An explosive conversation with controversial conservative thinker Candace Owen - a staunch advocate for the free market, capitalism and Donald Trump. Listen to some heated debates about the pros and cons of the left and the right and an attempt at negotiating what utopia might look like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2018•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 58
From identity and mental health to James Joyce and religion, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits enlightens us on today's first live Under The Skin podcast. Recorded in Dublin, Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 08, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 57
Tony Robbins - pain, redemption and reprogramming with the incomparable Elvis/Jesus of Personal Development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 01, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 56
Darren McGarvey is author of the award winning book "Poverty Safari", he joins us today to discuss the art of social mobility, the politics of poverty and how people from different backgrounds and perspectives can learn to understand one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 55
Renowned author and spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson joins me on today's podcast to discuss the current disconnect between spirituality and politics, how to to navigate mental health such as depression and whether a spiritual and political revolution is on its way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 54
Dr. Gabor Maté a renowned specialist in addiction, childhood trauma and stress joins me on the podcast today. We discuss the many forms addiction can take, how we can cope as damaged people in the world and are we being ruled by traumatised politicians? Gabor has a very loving, optimistic and benevolent worldview that you will hopefully benefit from listening to in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 53
This Deeyah Khan episode is special. She is an award winning documentary filmmaker who has met and confronted Jihadists and members of the KKK in order to understand what drives them. So much insight, bravery and practical love on difficult topics - religion/race/gender/identity. Also COINCIDENTALLY I barely speak in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 52
In this episode I'm joined by David Rudolf - the lawyer who represented Michael Peterson in the hit Netflix series "The Staircase". We spoke about what it's like to defend a person accused of murder, if true justice really exists at all and the importance of questioning authority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 51
On today's episode of Under The Skin I'm joined by author Charles Eisenstein to discuss alternative economic systems, find out what's wrong with the current climate change narrative and how we can actually change the world, challenge the powerful and empower the powerless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 50
Today we welcome back Yuval Noah Harari to Under The Skin where we discuss his new book 21 Lessons For The 21st Century. We tackle the idea of the rise useless class, the power of new A.I. technology and what we can do to combat this potential assault on our identity and role as human beings in world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 49
Season #2 of Under The Skin returns. In this teaser you'll hear clips from upcoming episodes with Yuval Noah Harari, Charles Eisenstein, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits and Loki The Rapper aka. Darren McGarvey. We've got some fantastic guests coming up over the course of this series from across the political and ideological spectrum. You'll hear from writers, actors, academics and more including Gabor Mate, Candace Owens, Marianne Williamson, Charles Eisenstein and David Rudolf. Join us next Sat...
Oct 06, 2018•15 min•Ep. 53
In this special edition of Under The Skin celebrating the paperback release of my book Recovery - clinical psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson joins me again to discuss the nature of social hierarchies, where power lies and how to live in harmony. We also compare his 12 Rules for Life with the 12 Steps in my book Recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 52