Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr – Details, episodes & analysis

Janey Godley is a renowned Scottish stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. I met her in a cafe in Glasgow and we recorded this impromptu podcast!

Growing up in a challenging environment in Shettleston Glasgow, she left school at 16 and began her comedy career in 1994.

Godley has gained acclaim for her unique humor and storytelling, winning multiple awards, including the "Best Show Concept" at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.

She is also known for her viral social media presence and her poignant voice-overs of ex-first minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Her autobiography, Handstands in the Dark, reflects her journey through adversity and triumph.

Janey has won multiple awards including the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2023.

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist, he has penned 12 bestsellers, including The Art of Impossible and Stealing Fire. He is a pioneer in the theory of “flow”. His groundbreaking work has been nominated for three Pulitzer Prizes and translated into over 40 languages, reaching audiences worldwide through major publications like Wired and TIME.

Expect to learn:

What is Flow? Steven defines flow and its essential role in enhancing performance across various aspects of life.

Neurobiology of Flow: Discover the brain processes and chemicals involved in flow, and learn how to identify your personal flow triggers.

Making it real: Steven shares actionable techniques to integrate flow into everyday activities and discusses the importance of active recovery.

Dark Side of Flow: Explore common misconceptions about flow and strategies to manage anxiety for better access to flow states.

Future Insights: Steven discusses the role of empathy in performance, the impact of technology on flow, and exciting directions for future research.

Check out the Flow Research Collective - https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/

Check out Steven's website - https://www.stevenkotler.com/

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Ruari Fairbairns is co-founder of One Year No Beer, a subscription-based platform promoting an alcohol-free lifestyle with over 100,000 global members. Quickly, GET THIS EPISODE AND EVERY EPISODE EARLY BY SIGNING UP TO PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/developmentbydavid This episode explores the gradual transformation of society's relationship with alcohol, highlighting the need for heightened awareness of its negative impacts on mind and body. It delves into discussions on stress, trauma, ADHD, emotional sobriety, and the pivotal role of community in the transformative journey towards an alcohol-free lifestyle. The insights stem from Ruari’s turbulent and emotionally challenging childhood on the Isle of Mull in Scotland whcih saw him attempt suicide as early as 14. Who would know a letter to Richard Branson, who he then later met in Barbados, would change and save his life. This episode dives deep on the effects on alchohol and what it does to our body in mind. We expose the risks of casual drinking and show that alchohol by no means results in stress management. We also talk about the sober curious lifestyle which acts as a far better way to to reap the rewards of a sober lifestyle without the need for abstinence. 94% of people surveyed want to have a better relationship with alcohol do not want to quit. So, how do we have a more booze conscious culture. What are some of the low hanging fruits to reeping a time rich life in a time poor economy. How can you have a better relationship with your family, body and mind. Join Ruari and I who will give you the tools you need.

Stu Mac is a Scottish Mens Muscle Model, 2 x European WBFF Pro Champ, PT, Online Coach and documentary star.

Stu stops to give us a through-the-peephole experience of what life is truly like as a physique/bodybuilding/muscle model competitor. He outlays a personal account of the low lights and the highlights of the sport.

He speaks candidly about the superficiality of being a male fitness competitor and the effects it can have on mental health. He opens up about his depression which he denotes to episodes of his competitive career and his notable presence on social media – he amasses 111,000 gazing Instagram followers.

He speaks about his reshape in values which led to him becoming closer to fulfilment. Lockdown has allowed him to lose sight of both superficiality and online metrics to define his happiness. Now he solely achieves happiness from helping others.

He even unloads the story of when Will Smith gave him a fist bump..

Thanks Stu for coming on!

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You can find Stu on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/stumacpt/

My friend and fellow podcast host Gary Izunwa stops by to talk to me about a cause that it is so close to my heart – social mobility. I believe Gary is one of the most inspirational and impactful advocates in this space.

Gary is the host behind the Climbing the Rungs podcast – a podcast that interviews guests from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and unravel key themes, lessons, tales and traits from those who have been able to navigate the social mobility landscape.

In this episode expect to learn:

- What is social mobility and how does the UK stack up in comparison to counterparts

- Cultural Capital and how important it is for success

- What “controllables” and “non-controllables” does an individual from a low-socioeconomic background face

- How travelling and embracing other cultures can act as a catalyst for socioeconomic growth

I really loved shooting this episode and have so much admiration for Gary – thanks for stopping by.

Check out Climbing the Rungs Podcast (which I am appearing on!) here:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6YSzsg5RAPyhMaDriRG8OO

Apple Music – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/climbing-the-rungs/id1552292465

Find Gary on LinkedIn here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyizunwa/

Today, the guest on The Development by David Podcast is ME. Yes – me David McIntosh.

I took to my Instagram story asking for questions from those who tune – and you didn’t disappoint.

Expect to learn:

· My experience meeting HM The Queen – the process to meet royalty virtually on ZOOM.

· My thoughts on Tinder

· How to overcome caring about what people think of you

· How to improve self-confidence when starting something new

· Why I started a Podcast 

  & more..

Let me know if you would like more QA style podcasts with me as your host and guest!

Thanks for listening.

Lars Sandved-Smith – Meditation in Plain English with a Neuroscientist

Lars stopped by to deliver the most practical podcast to date.

Lars is a neuroscientist and PhD researcher at INSERM (The Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) which is the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research.

Lars walked us through the what, why and how of meditation in the most digestible format. He uncovered what happens to our neurology when we enter a meditative state. He showcased what benefits being metacognitive has on our everyday lives. He delivered his thoughts on meditation apps (such as Headspace) and most importantly he busts the mythical excuse of “meditation is just not for me”

Stick around for a mid-podcast one rep max of meditation!

Thanks Lars for stopping by on your boat (he literally recorded from his boat in Spain!!)

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You can find THE FLOATING STUDIO and Lars' free classes: http://thefloatingstudio.com/

You can find meditation using HEADSPACE, CALM and INSIGHT TIMER apps.

Jonny is the co-founder of Propane Fitness – a B2C and B2B online coaching service targeted at the fitness industry. He is also a frequent guest on the Modern Wisdom podcast.

Prior to working full time at Propane Fitness, Jonny was an accountancy graduate at a “Big 4” firm when he soon realised he was best aligned when being his own boss enable unbounded income and ownership.

Expect to learn the immediate non-financial upsides to leaving traditional employment, why ownership is either empowering or paralysing and how to overcome price structure imposter syndrome when charging for your valuable products/services.

Thanks Jonny for coming along to chat!

You can find Propane and their services (including blog!) online: https://propanefitness.com/

You can find Propane Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propanefitness/

You can find Jonny on Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-watson-6ab274197/

Joe Foster is the retired founder of Reebok and author.

I loved reading his new autobiography “Shoe Maker” (available now). A working-class story in its truest form. His grandpa invented the running spike in the 1800s under the business JW Foster and Sons.

Joe unravels the entire Reebok story from leaving JW Foster and Sons and the ideation of the name Reebok to becoming the world’s largest sports brand topping almost $4 billion in revenue.

Reebok now has Cardi B and Ariana Grande sporting the brand. Reebok recognised that sport became street. Joe, and Reebok, not only were shoe makers but were vehicles for female empowerment. Reebok’s FREESTYLE shoe was labelled as the first sneaker for women. A shoe made from glove leather that became the perfect shoe to support the aerobics craze.

Joe tells all in retrospection at 86 years of age! He also shares his thoughts on apprenticeships, what entrepreneurs inspire him today and he gives some words of wisdom to set me on my way as a young 22 year old man.

It was a privilege to have Joe on – thanks!

You can find “Shoemaker” – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoemaker-Reebok-Untold-Lancashire-Changed/dp/1471194019/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joe+foster&qid=1615135031&sr=8-1

You can find Joe on Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-foster-a38a4b10b/

You can find Joe on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reebokthefounder/

You can find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/

Sam Capps is the host of The Bro Society – an intimate men’s mental health talking group based out of Norwich.

Sam’s own life experience encouraged the development of the talking group. Sam has been on a journey of understanding, accepting and forgiving his own trauma and mental health. He came on the podcast today to encourage me to do the same and I swallowed a bittersweet pill.

Expect to learn how our belief systems are constructs of our experiences and how we can unpick these to live a more liberated life.

Also expect to learn how art therapy can be used to identify and eliminate self-destructive thoughts.

Lastly, hear Sam’s opinion on what characteristics the listeners think make a “strong man”.

Thanks Sam for such a warm and cathartic experience.

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Sam on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/samcapps

The Bro Society on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/thebrosociety/