Wisdom Without The Guru

Behind every pivot, loss, career shift, trauma or reinvention is a story. Wisdom Without the Guru grew from my belief that growth is something we live, not something we’re taught from a pedestal. Through grounded, real-world conversations, I explore how people rebuild, adapt, and rediscover purpose after trauma, change and conflict — in work, health, relationships, and identity. My guests are coaches, authors, healers, social workers, therapists and everyday people who’ve turned lived experience into practical insight. Together, we look at what awareness, authenticity, and being human really mean when life gets complex.

Podcasting since 2025 • 55 episodes

Wisdom Without The Guru

Latest Episodes

Culture, Identity, Loss & Redefining Success with Angela Jamieson

Author and creator of Relaxed Productivity, Angela Jamieson, joins me to speak about identity, culture, ambition, family history, grief, creativity, and what it means to redefine success.Born in Canada to Chinese immigrant parents, Angel...

May 16, 2026 • Episode 55 • 1:34:40

Grief Beyond the Funeral: A New Path with Megan Malick

In this special episode, I welcome back Megan Malick to discuss her book A New Path — a workbook and planner created to support people navigating grief while also managing the practical realities that follow the death of a loved one.&n...

May 07, 2026 • Episode 54 • 41:03

Grief, Trauma & Evolving Faith | Megan Malick

What do we actually mean when we talk about grief—and what happens when the beliefs that once grounded us begin to shift?Megan Malick shares experiences from across her life that connect to different forms of grief—some recognised at the...

May 02, 2026 • Episode 53 • 1:29:48

Exploring The Call of the Sacred Rebel | Debi Barr

In this episode, Debi Barr joins me to discuss her book The Call of the Sacred Rebel and the path that led her to write it.We talk about how the book evolved over time—from early ideas during her corporate career to a l...

April 22, 2026 • Episode 52 • 43:58

From Redundancy to Reiki: Finding Her Way Back | Debi Barr

Debi Barr describes herself as “feral at 50” — but that phrase only makes sense when you understand the path that led her there.Raised in Northern Ireland in a strict religious environment, Debi learned early how to be the “good girl”: q...

April 19, 2026 • Episode 51 • 1:38:19

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What a wonderful dialogue. I thoroughly enjoyed it and love Rachel’s authenticity. I love that she pointed out that there's no rush ... makes me feel so much better that at my 63 years of age, I'm still not there. It truly is about the journey. Strange or not, I’m attracted to Isle of Man even though I’ve never been there. I do have a friend, whom I met through my medical intuition workshop years ago, who moved to this island and she absolutely loves it there. If I ever get to Isle of Man I will look for Rachel’s burger van.

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