Explore every episode of the podcast The Gerry van der Walt Podcast
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| #84 - Stop Fighting Battles You Can't Win | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:05:24 | |
You can't control your anxious thoughts any more than you can control your heartbeat, but you can control how you respond to them. Instead of being a dictator demanding your anxiety disappear, become a collaborator who works with it as information rather than an enemy. The shift from fighting your thoughts to managing your response is what moves you from suffering to actual peace with yourself. Read the full newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/stop-fighting-battles-you-can-never-win Visit my website here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/ | |||
| #83 - The Silent Suffering That's Eating You Alive | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:06:55 | |
When you keep your problems locked in your head, they grow and distort because they never face reality - your mind isn't meant to store unprocessed pain, and problems that live only in your thoughts can't be solved. This is why talking works, whether through therapy, journaling, or friends - not because others have magic answers, but because translating internal chaos into words forces clarity and makes overwhelming feelings take concrete shape. Most people suffer in silence thinking nobody cares, but this belief is often just fear disguised as strength. Read the newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/your-silence-is-slowly-killing-you Visit my website: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/ | |||
| #82 - The Fundamental Misunderstanding That's Destroying Your Life | 27 May 2025 | 00:08:07 | |
In this episode, I explore what might be the most fundamental misunderstanding about human fulfillment: our obsession with happiness. I argue that happiness is fool's gold that makes you fragile and dependent on circumstances, while peace operates from a completely different paradigm - it's not something you achieve, but something you recognize that's already present. The key insight is that peace makes you unshakeable, not because nothing can hurt you, but because you can be hurt without being destroyed. Read the full newsletter: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/stop-chasing-happiness-and-start-finding-peace Visit my website here:https://gerryvanderwalt.com/ | |||
| #81 - Reclaiming the Boundary Between Work and Rest | 20 May 2025 | 00:07:06 | |
We've forgotten the essential rhythm between effort and rest, mistaking constant availability for dedication when it's really just fear. Without clear boundaries, work invades every corner of life while our bodies and relationships crumble. True performers understand that weekends aren't optional—they're the counterbalance that makes sustained excellence possible. When we respect this boundary, we can fully engage in work knowing rest awaits, and fully surrender to rest knowing when to return. It takes courage to set these limits in a culture obsessed with productivity, but remember: neither work nor rest finds its full power without the other. Read the full newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/work-rest-and-new-content Visit my website here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/ | |||
| #80 - Are You Smart Enough to Realize That Being Smart Isn't Enough? | 13 May 2025 | 00:08:08 | |
High IQ doesn't guarantee happiness. In fact, brilliant people often live the loneliest lives. This episode breaks down how overdependence on pure intellect - while ignoring emotional and social skills - creates massive blind spots. These gaps wreck relationships, tank careers, and even damage your health. I'll share insights on three types of intelligence (IQ, EQ, SQ) and why the smartest person in the room often stays trapped. From workplace disasters to relationship failures to physical breakdowns - we'll see how your greatest asset becomes your worst enemy. Read the full newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/are-you-smart-enough-to-realize-that-being-smart-isn-t-enough Visit my website:
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| #79 - New Content That Matters | 06 May 2025 | 00:06:22 | |
In this episode I share some new blog posts that has some great value. You can link to the newsletter and the blog below: Newsletter: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/landscapes-insights-and-what-s-next | |||
| #78 - The Things We Pretend Don't Exist | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:10:06 | |
Just because you don't believe in gravity doesn't mean it won't kill you when you step off a cliff. This morning, I woke up feeling like sh*t. Low. Not physically. Mentally. That heavy cloud that sits on your chest. The one that makes getting out of bed feel like crawling through mud. Maybe you know it. Maybe you pretend you don't. And right there, in that space between recognizing the feeling and deciding what to do with it, lives today's conversation. Read the newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/when-things-don-t-exist-until-they-destroy-you | |||
| #77 - When There's Nowhere to Hide From Yourself | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:06:33 | |
In this episode, I explore our deeply ingrained habit of avoiding self-reflection and the transformative power of sitting with our own uncomfortable thoughts. Through personal experiences like facing a complete whiteout in Svalbard and coaching exercises where clients confront their unfiltered minds, I discuss how we've become addicted to distractions that keep us from truly meeting ourselves. You can read this newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/what-are-you-actually-avoiding | |||
| #76 - The Void Between Summits | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:08:06 | |
In this episode, I explore the vital space between achievements—the emotional void that follows our greatest triumphs. Drawing from my Arctic expedition experiences, I discuss why this post-accomplishment crash isn't failure but a necessary part of growth. I share insights on navigating this empty period, emphasizing that avoiding life's peaks to escape the valleys leads to mere existence, not living. This episode offers practical advice for honoring the void while preparing for your next summit, encouraging listeners to embrace both the heights and depths of a fully-lived life. You can read this newsletter here: https://gerryvanderwalt.kit.com/posts/the-necessary-fall-why-we-all-need-both-peaks-and-valleys My website: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/ | |||
| #75 - Your life task and making stories | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:08:14 | |
Welcome to Monday! We are the only mammal on the planet that gets born without a purpose or exact plan as to what we're supposed to do with our life. It's up to you to find your life task and making stories is a great way to taste some of what life has to offer and the things that excite you! View the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/hMtDCjLzfqw | |||
| #74 - Simplifying and staying focused on what matters | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:04:37 | |
Welcome to Monday! Whether you're trying to 'fix' something and work on self care or you have goals you're chasing, it's important to make sure you maintain focus and not get distracted which, in today's world, can be quite a challenge! Simplifying, not adding more, is the only way to go. You can find the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/b2yUSbr3YKY | |||
| #73 - Balancing work, relationships and personal goals and wellness | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:07:30 | |
Welcome to Monday! Conversation around work-life balance can make us quite anxious as it often feels like a very challenging thing to navigate. By being aware of the three elements that you need to juggle - work, relationships and you - things might be a little easier to navigate. Clarity, communication, goals and understanding. In this episode I chat about these things and how you can deploy them to help you make sense of the different seasons we all naturally go through. Stay safe. And don’t forget to be awesome. G. | |||
| #72 - Are you doing the right thing? | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:05:59 | |
Welcome to Monday! We all want to be better, do better and feel better and there are a lot of protocols and exercises you can deploy as a part of you self development and self care journey. But sometimes, when you're doing the one thing you know and do well, you might need to look at what else you can, and should, do in order to be better. You can find this video of the podcast by clicking here. | |||
| #71 - What do you want to feel? | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:05:31 | |
When you start down the road of self development and self care it can be difficult to keep going and keep staying on track. During times like these, try and imagine what that goal would FEEL like and then reverser engineer your actions from there. Chase the feeling! | |||
| #70 - Goals and doing the work | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:08:03 | |
Welcome to Monday. In this episode I share some thoughts on goals, doing the work and doing things today that you, 2 hours from now, will thank you for. | |||
| #69 - Self care snacks and feeling sorry for yourself | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:10:38 | |
Self care snacks could keep you going throughout the day. And feeling for yourself will never maker things better. Ever. | |||
| #68 - How do you structure your day? | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:04:59 | |
Do you plan ahead? Keep a task list? How do you structure your day? | |||
| #67 - One life - Make it count | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:02:31 | |
You have one shot at this thing called life. Make it count. | |||
| #66 - Failed at a goal? Get back on track! | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:04:27 | |
When you drop the ball and fail at a goal or habit you've set for yourself, pay the necessary cost and move on! | |||
| #65 - Choice, action, evidence, confidence | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:03:33 | |
In this episode I remind you of the stepping stones to take to build your confidence. And it all starts with choice. Welcome to Monday! | |||
| #64 - You can not control everything | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:04:43 | |
One of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety is our own perception of what we can and can not control. Once you start focusing on this, and put your attention on the things you can control, your life will start changing. | |||
| #63 - You're allowed to be happy | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:02:51 | |
Stop comparing your happiness to other people. And stop thinking you don't deserve it. You're allowed to be happy! | |||
| #62 - Start in the dark | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:03:34 | |
A new day does not start at sunrise. It starts at midnight. In the dark. When you're wanting change in your life, more often than not you're also going to have to start in the dark. | |||
| #61 - Goals and your white whale | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:06:25 | |
You need goals in life. Ones that scare you a little. You need... a white whale! And you need to get away from the self-sabotaging thought that you don't deserve to set big goals and achieve them. Have a great week and welcome to Monday! Oh, and as always, don't forget to be awesome. | |||
| #60 - Anxiety and habits | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:27:53 | |
Anxiety can be defined as "a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome". Anxiety, and the feelings it creates in us, urges us to do something and if we don’t find an answer, our brain finds a distraction to make us feel better. This can lead to anxious habits which not only fuels anxiety but can also be the cause of it. In this live stream we will unpack anxiety and habits in order to hopefully add some value to your own quality of life. G.✌🏼 Watch the live stream here: View live stream | |||
| #059 - Getting out of your own way | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:24:16 | |
In this live stream, the first of my new weekly streams, I will share some food for thought on how you can recognise when you get in your own way and how you can, and this is the point, get out of your own way. You need to move past your own insecurities, fears, doubts, behaviour, addictions, beliefs regrets, coping mechanisms and the bullshit you sell yourself as to why you cannot do something or why you don’t deserve something or why you can’t be better. To me, there is nothing worse then seeing unfulfilled potential in someone else. Actually there is something worse. Looking in the mirror and then, even though you are going to try not to see it, realising that you have been holding yourself back Look forward to seeing online. Have a great day and don't forget to be awesome. G. ✌🏼 Watch the live stream here: View live stream | |||
| #058 - Someone is still impersonating me | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:15:38 | |
This has been going on for more than 3 years and it's reached the point where he is causing some very serious emotional and financial damage to people out there. Please be careful out there and make sure that if you engage with me it's only on platforms where I use my own name and am verified. You can find the podcast I mention in this episode here: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/impersonating-gerry-and-wild-eye Stay safe and please let me know if I can help!! G. * * * Welcome to a place where inspiration, positivity, purpose, and a dash of humour collide! I'm here to help you make a positive impact, find motivation, and make a difference, all while staying true to my South African roots and values. I feel passionately that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and the pursuit of possibility is something we should all strive for every day. So let's work together, have some fun and make the most of every moment while affecting positive and lasting change! Find me at: Website: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerryvander... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gerryvanderwalt/ Have a great day and don't forget to be awesome! Gerry van der Walt * * * | |||
| #057 - And that's it for 2022 | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:10:22 | |
In this episode Gerry shares thoughts the year and the last Morning Coffee video. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #056 - Authentic advice, December and the second last Morning Coffee | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:13:29 | |
In this episode Gerry shares thoughts on life coaching, photography and December. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #055 - Update from Reykjavik | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:09:46 | |
In this episode Gerry shares a quick update from Reykjavik. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #054 - Update from Chicago | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:06:30 | |
In this episode Gerry shares a quick update from Chicago. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #053 - Your second thing, being intentional and a busy week | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:04:43 | |
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts why you need to have a second thing, being intentional and a short update on a busy week. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #052 - Sleep, goals and doing little things every single day | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:13:35 | |
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on sleep, goals and doing something everyday to get closer to the things you want to achieve. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #051 - HRV, starting things and taking care of yourself | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:06:47 | |
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on HRV, why you should be starting new things and why taking care of yourself is still thing. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #050 - Discipline, temperance and a book you should read | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:08:43 | |
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on how you need to try and balance discipline and temperance and suggests a book you need to read. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #049 - The next few weeks and pushing at your wall | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:06:51 | |
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on how pushing at your "wall" can affect your goals as well as an update of the next few weeks. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #048 - Lions, hyenas and finding your campfire | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:05:32 | |
In this episode Gerry shares some sightings from the Timbavati as well as why it's important to find your campfire. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #047 - One is better than zero | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:08:46 | |
In this episode Gerry shares a simple truth - one is better than zero. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #046 - Shoulder joints, a day off and Lake Michigan | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:07:45 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts shoulder joints, a day off after Sober October and filling up Lake Michigan. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #045 - NSDR, Ah Nee Man and a chicken | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:05:56 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on NSDR, Ah Nee Man and a noisy chicken. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #044 - Fun, paddleball and The Shining | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:06:57 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts having REAL fun, paddleball and The Shining. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #043 - Having fun, ego and living now | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:07:29 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts ego, how we need to have more fun and the fact that we are alive... now! You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #042 - Road rage, the festive season and photographing emotions | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:11:02 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on road rage, how the upcoming festive season affects your mental health and photographing your emotions. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #041 - Pain, pleasure and it's okay to be okay | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:07:00 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on dealing with pain and pleasure as motivators in life and how it's actually okay to be okay. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #040 - Side hustle and levelling up | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:06:26 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on having a side hustle and levelling up. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #039 - Good sleep, taking care of yourself and travel | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:09:10 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on getting good sleep, why taking care of yourself is non negotiable and travel. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #038 - Pretending to drink coffee, a quick break and USA photo tours | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:08:13 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on people pretending to drink coffee on social media, a short break and upcoming photo tours in the USA. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #037 - A fireside chat about cellphones, social media and being present | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:17:53 | |
In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Dickson Sakaya, a Maasai elder, about cellphones, social media and being present. | |||
| #036 - Sober October, rock bottom and feeling good | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:08:11 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on Sober October, rock bottom and feeling good! You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||
| #035 - Leg day, goals and taking things one step at a time | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:05:14 | |
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on leg day, breaking down goals and taking things one step at a time. You can find Gerry's Morning Coffee videos, where you can view this video, here: https://gerryvanderwalt.com/category/morning-coffee/ | |||