Out Of The Blue | Transformation Stories

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Sinopsis

Sometimes the desire for a different life, something spectacular or of world-changing influence, lies buried within a person's heart and mind, causing a sense of imbalance. Left unexpressed, this has caused many an aspiring individual to sink into a state of depression or disconnection - spiraling into "the blue".This podcast shares stories of those who have been through that state, made changes in their lives, and gone on to start living to their full potential. They have transitioned "out of the blue". Transforming their life from surviving to thriving.Listening to these stories will inspire hope in others who are feeling lost, disconnected, or even depressed about life, purpose, meaning and making a difference to the world.

Episodios

  • Episode 08: David Ryan, Reinventure.org

    21/06/2016 Duración: 45min

    David Ryan is a Philadelphia-based father of two who blogs about his experiences and renewed lease on life after a divorce that he "did not see coming".  From the deep despair that followed the sudden change, he used exercise and routine as his path to recovery and a return to a purpose driven life. Rediscovering along the way parts of himself that had been dormant for many years.  He now wants to serve others by sharing his insights, creativity and compassion with those who are looking for guidance and connection after their own life-altering experience. In this episode we talk about the plans Dave has with his growing blog and community at Reinventure.org and share some valuable insights as the conversation unfolds. We also talk about the role that an attitude of gratitude plays in staying positive everyday.   More details about this episode and resources mentioned within can be found at the Out Of The Blue website, www.outoftheblue.media/08     Orginal theme music: The Buckminster Project

  • Episode 07: Ashley Manuel, Growing With Gratitude

    31/05/2016 Duración: 36min

    Ashley Manuel is a primary school teacher based in Adelaide, Australia, who is on a mission to help children today find more happiness in their lives, now and into the future, through an inspiring program Growing With Gratitude.  The program uses fun and easy to implement activities to generate happiness, promoting kindness and gratitude. "Five habits of happiness" form the basis of these activities, which are incorporated into the tools and resources available to teachers, parents and students. In this episode I talk with Ashley about the program, what inspired him to create it and the vision he has to positively improve the wellbeing of kids all around the world. We also talk about the personal growth that Ashley has experienced as a result of living by the principles in the program, and the positive outcomes he's seeing as a result. Find out more about the program and ways you can get involved for your own children directly or to encourage adoption of the program at your local school, by going to the Growi

  • Episode 06: Mike Goncalves

    30/03/2016 Duración: 47min

    Mike Goncalves is a fitness and life enthusiast, who created The Wellness Bucket to coach and encourage people to be their best through simple health and exercise habits. His philosophy extends well beyond just health, into overall wellness of body, mind and spirit, and his core value of service to others drives his commitment to make a positive difference that has the potential to impact the lives of many others in return. I interviewed Mike for the Out Of The Blue | Transformation Stories podcast to gain insight into the role that health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, rest and goal setting can play in achieving and maintaining good mental well-being. Mike’s own story of personal transformation is inspiring in itself. We touch on that in the interview. More details including ways to connect with Mike and links to resources mentioned in the show can be found at the Out Of The Blue website, www.outoftheblue.media/06 There you will also find information to support your own journey of transformation, and additio

  • Episode 05: Nazrin Murphie (Part 2, The Rhythm Section)

    02/02/2016 Duración: 17min

    This is the second part to an interview with Nazrin Murphie, whose story was shared in the previous episode (http://www.outoftheblue.media/04/). This second part is a shorter and faster paced series of questions called The Rhythm Section. Questions include inspiring quotes, favourite songs and music, book recommendations, and others that help add a little more colour to the interviews and some additional insight into the tools and techniques that the guests have used in some way to support them in their journey of change. Resources mentioned are listed below for the curious mind to explore further. For more information about Nazrin and Leah's business check out their website rypl.rocks   OTHER RESOURCES AND REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Favourite quote: "When you really want something to happen the whole universe conspires so that your wish come true.", from 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho Book: 'The Alchemist', Paulo Coelho TED Talk: Simon Sinek, "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" Book: 'Start With W

  • Episode 04: Nazrin Murphie (Part 1)

    19/11/2015 Duración: 52min

    To get herself out of the blue Nazrin Murphie made a transition out of another sort of blue. As she took these steps to reconnect with the dreams of making positive change in the world, she revitalised her sense of purpose and embraced uncertainty, resulting in a successful new business which supports a thriving community of other like-minded people making their own positive change in the world both big and small. For more information about Nazrin's business check out their website rypl.rocks   More details about this episode and resources mentioned within can be found at the Out Of The Blue website, www.outoftheblue.media/04     Orginal theme music: The Buckminster Project

  • Episode 00: Introduction and Welcome to Out Of The Blue

    23/10/2015 Duración: 06min

    This is the introduction episode. Recorded and published after the first three interviews had already been release. Start here for a brief overview of what this podcast is all about, what you can expect in future episodes, and a some insight into why this is an important conversation to have in today's demanding world.   More details can be found on the website at www.outoftheblue.media   There you will also find information about organisations that provide support services in times of need.   Original theme music: The Buckminster Project

  • Episode 03: Cathy Broadwell

    07/10/2015 Duración: 46min

    Cathy Broadwell lives an active and purpose driven life expressed through a number of creative channels in her professional life, personal pursuits and interests. She has a renewed sense of meaning and fulfillment after coming through a number of tragic and challenging events in her life, recovering from a period of depression until the point she chose to start living a better way and to remember the good in the world around her. Transforming out of the blue, she now helps other people with her writing and blogging as well being highly active in a number of communities. This episode we talk about her journey, the events that brought on depression and the steps she took to recover through it, then how she progressed to the fully expressed life she now leads. More details including ways to connect with Cathy and links to resources mentioned in the show can be found at the Out Of The Blue website, www.outoftheblue.media/03 There you will also find information about organisations that provide support services in

  • Episode 02: Catalina Lopera

    10/09/2015 Duración: 43min

    Catalina Lopera has made a number of big life changes, one of which was moving from her home country Colombia to Australia. Starting out in Canberra she found herself feeling isolated and not sure she had made the right decision.  This lead to her to a period of depression, that she used as a turning point to change course and move toward the life she imagined having in this new country. She's done just that by founding an events business, Events With Soul, that create events that "supercharge your spiritual development". More information can be found at www.eventswithsoul.com   This episode of Out Of The Blue was recorded in April 2015 when the idea for this podcast was still in its infancy. More details can be found at the Out Of The Blue website, www.outoftheblue.media/02     Original theme music: The Buckminster Project

  • Episode 01: Leah Hynes

    09/09/2015 Duración: 27min

    Leah Hynes made a huge life transformation when she decided to embrace uncertainty and start a new business with a newly acquainted and similarly inspired friend. The decision to take action and build momentum even before a clear plan for the business had formed made all the difference and lead to rapid success, and well as personal fulfilment. Along the way helping others to make their own changes and live a life of meaning, and gone on the change the world for the better.   More information about Leah's business can be found at rypl.rocks This first episode of Out Of The Blue was recorded in March 2015 when the idea for this podcast was still in its infancy. More details can be found at the Out Of The Blue website, www.outoftheblue.media/01     Orginal theme music: The Buckminster Project