Making Sense Of Life

“That which does not kill us, makes us stronger,” so said the German philosopher Frederick Nietsche. Its a great quote, but I have to say that it is not necessarily automatic! As I have got older I have found my need for resilience has grown greater. And I am convinced that experience is not unique … Podcast #013 How to grow in resilience Read More »

2015 was the year I turned 50. On this podcast discussion with my co-host Andrew Horton we think about ageing in a world and culture that tends to celebrate youth and ignore wisdom. Having said that getting older per see is not the issue. Its not experience alone that counts, but rather evaluated experience. Or as someone … Podcast #012: On turning 50! Read More »

How do we make sense of money? How much money do we actually need? Don’t worry I am not trying to sell you anything! They say money can’t buy happiness – and there are many examples of that. But are there ways money can actually buy happiness? In this podcast with my co-host Andrew Horton we … Podcast #011 Money Read More »

Stephen Richards Covey (24 October 1932 – 16 July 2012) was an American educator, author, business man and keynote speaker. His most popular book was “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” that sold 25 million copies and was translated into 28 languages. His Covey Leadership Centre has 3/4 of  Fortune 500 companies as clients. … Podcast #010 Stephen R. Covey Read More »

On this podcast we have the privilege of interviewing Simon Prince about the subject of mindset . Simon is a director of MDN Fusion based in New Delhi, India. MDN Fusion is a global leadership development and assessment consultancy that seeks to develop people to their full potential through a combination of coaching and training. … Podcast #009 Mindset Read More »

In the Khan Market area of Delhi is a thriving and busy bookshop called Bahrisons. It has been running since 1953 and is now based in the most expensive retail location in India (and in the top 30 for the world). But it has certainly not always been like that. On this podcast I have … Podcast #008 Bahrisons Read More »

Religious thinking. What exactly is it? Is it something we need more of or less of in our world? It often comes as a surprise when I say that I struggle with religious thinking. A clue is in the bell-shaped curve below:   Do come and join the podcast discussion with my co-host Andrew Horton and … Podcast #007 Religion Read More »

Joy. Its a great subject, but why is it important and so fundamental to your life and my life? In this podcast we try to make sense of joy and distinguish it from happiness.   Do join my cohost Andrew Horton and myself as we discuss the following: How as a psychiatrist practically all my … Podcast #006 Rediscovering Joy Read More »

I have been travelling to Delhi on a regular basis since I was a child. In the last 25 years or so I have gone almost yearly, sometimes even more often. During that time I have personally seen the city go through enormous transformation, some of it welcome but a lot of it disturbing. It was for … Podcast #005 Delhi Read More »

Joanna Swinney is a remarkable young lady. She is a writer, speaker and editor. She is married to Shawn, an associate vicar and is the mother of two young girls. She also has a life-long battle with depression.  Jo is author of the book “Through The Dark Woods: A Young Woman’s Journey Out of Depression.” … Podcast #004 Combatting Depression Read More »

Stressed out? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? You are certainly not alone in feeling like that at times. No matter where you go or who you talk to the subject of feeling stressed will often quickly come up.   Do come and join my co-host Andrew Horton and I as we explore some answers on to how to … Podcast #003 Stress Read More »

Success! We are all looking for it in some way or other. How do we make sense of success in an increasingly challenging and complex world? Do come and join my co-host Andrew Horton and I as we explore: – cultural ideas of success – linking success to excellence and fulfilment – why success is … Podcast #002 Success Read More »

The word wisdom appears not to be used that much in our modern 21st century world. Don’t let that fool you. As we find ourselves surrounded by exponentially increasing choice and change, the need for wisdom has never been greater. Wherever you go and wherever you look we need wisdom. Be that on a personal … Podcast #001 Wisdom Read More »

Its been quite some time in preparation, but finally we are launching the podcast that goes with this blog!  I very much hope it will widen and deepen the conversations and connection with you the reader. We are expanding on the theme of Making Sense of Life in A Challenging and Complex World. We have … We have started! The Introductory Podcast! Read More »