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The Coffee Dates Podcast
Ep. 006 Liam Wisdom
Liam Wisdom joins Xavier to discuss the famous Fitzroy Garage Party, travelling the world, stepping away from football, feeling unfulfilled in life, obsession, the homeless and opioid epidemic of LA, drug use, abandoning a previous life, friendships, relationships, self care, being mistaken for a Mexican gang member, why couples need to end badly, chasing purpose not happiness, his AFL Draft experience, mental health, gratitude, finding peace within yourself, feeling stuck in life, finding who you are, and much more.
- 0:00:00 - Introduction
- 0:02:18 - Unfulfilled in life
- 0:03:24 - Perspective from travels
- 0:03:30 - Decision to travel
- 0:06:02 – Stuck in life
- 0:07:23 - Being true to oneself
- 0:09:04 - Proximity relationships
- 0:12:27 - Transition out of school
- 0:13:24 – Prioritizing self-care
- 0:15:13 - Overthinking and Obsessing
- 0:17:28 - Decision to come back home
- 0:19:00 - Decision to take a break and staying in the Gold Coast
- 0:22:27 – The Chinese Farmer
- 0:25:03 - Homeless and Opioid pandemic in Los Angeles
- 0:30:29 - Healthcare
- 0:35:33 – Mexican Gangster
- 0:36:35 - Experiencing different cultures
- 0:38:05 - Travelling the World
- 0:42:30 - Personal development, Perspective and Free Will
- 0:48:00 - Cultural norms, Smoking, Drinking and Substance Use
- 01:00:30 - The Fitzroy Garage Party
- 01:16:00 – Entrepreneurship and Careers
- 01:19:20 - Finding peace within yourself
- 01:28:20 – Draft Experience
- 01:33:10 - Closest with people your furthest away from
- 01:36:00 – The Region Beta Paradox
- 01:38:10 – Mental Health in Young Men
- 01:44:00 – Do couples need to end badly to move on?
- 01:48:10 – Is there ever a reason to worry about a problem?
- 01:49:30 – You need Purpose, not Happiness
- 01:54:25 – Learn how to Learn
- 01:57:00 – Gratitude for what you have
- 01:59:00 – The Power of the Mind
- 02:02:00 – Do we prioritize Wealth over Health
- 02:09:00 – Conclusion
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Xavier Robins Instagram - @xaverobins
Disclaimer - episode contains explicit language, drug references, mature material