Don't Panic Yet: Recent Episodes
Simon Monsour
Don't Panic Yet is an interview podcast hosted by Simon Monsour. With a new guest for each episode, the main subject areas will include human behavior, scientific methods, environmental sustainability, psychology and governance, education, artificial intelligence, and philosophy.
Through thoughtful and open discussion, and an enduring sense of playfulness, our purpose is to support, and hopefully further the sharing of ideas that may lead to the betterment of the lives of all creatures on earth, and deepen our understanding of life, the universe, and everything.
Hosted by Simon Monsour.
This is the audio from the original video here : https://youtu.be/-xbUdlwhcZI
Tracy Baker-Lawrence is a personality and relationship psychologist with over twenty years experience helping couples heal and deepen their connection. She discusses ways of preventing hurt, understanding needs, and nurturing growth within romantic relationships and in the world.
00:00 The Value of Psychology
03:00 Romantic Relationships
08:09 Using the Enneagram
22:29 The Role of Love
24:59 Early Intervention
27:50 Conflict and Growth in Long Term Relationships
34:41 Are Relationships Worth It?
37:00 Robots
38:48 The Effect of Arts and Media on Relationships
41:42 The Couple DNA Method and Example Scenarios
49:19 The Insight Agency
51:40 Recommended Books
Episode Links:
The Insight Agency : https://theinsightagency.com.au/
Simon's Links:
Twitter : https://twitter.com/SimonMonsour
- Hosted by Simon Monsour - Don't Panic Yet : A Conversation with Zachary Alexander *
Zac is the coordinator of Movements For Global Sustainability, and frequently gives public lectures on a range of topics including economics, ancient history and critical thinking.
In this conversation we talk about Zac's experience of heading out alone into the Australian bush for a seven day fast with a difference - no food, no communication technology, and very limited clothes and equipment. It was a tough challenge that revealed much about how the mind and body reacts in such circumstances. Zac also gives his thoughts on fasting in general, and shares his recipe for a snack that is extremely dense in nutrients and tastes ok too.
Enjoy.
- Hosted by Simon Monsour - Don't Panic Yet, Episode 2 : A Conversation with Anita Diamond *
Anita has the rare experience of running for public office, specifically for the seat of Maiwar in the Queensland state election, and potentially having an effect on the final outcome of an election. At the heart of her campaign was the concept of direct democracy, in which citizens are given the opportunity to vote directly on laws and government programs. This is the launching point for our conversation which naturally moves into discussions of technology, capitalism and the role of corporations, big data, sustainability and more.
- Hosted by Simon Monsour - Don't Panic Yet, Episode 1 : A Conversation with Brian Procopis *
From his days as a young Catholic priest working in Japan, to his current involvement with The Sweet Freedom Singers, Brian's community work has supported Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Indigenous people, those with physical and mental health issues, the homeless and many others in struggling sectors of society. As a published and award winning songwriter, musician and producer he uses music to great effect in this work, often collaborating with people in these communities to create original and powerful songs and works of art.
In this conversation Brian shares some of his most valued life lessons - from his work, from raising a family including a son with down syndrome and autism, and other experiences and observations.
I hope you all enjoy listening to Brian as much as I did.
Hosted by Simon Monsour
Unedited audio from the video podcast. Topics covered include genetic engineering, psychology and politics, A.I., free will, psychedelics, the nature of scientific thinking, economics and the free market, and the search for new ideas.
Sven has one of those amazing minds that simply absorbs knowledge, and can make cognitive advances in six impossibly hard topics before breakfast. A cytogeneticist, and a dedicated advocate for environmentally sustainable practices, he describes himself as a proactive, pro-science skeptic. I describe him as an autodidactic philomath.
Thanks to Luke from Bulimbastudios.com for graphics and animations, and to Sven for helping to bring this podcast to life.