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Hey everyone! Today's guest is a returning guest and someone I always love spending time with in The Body Coach, Joe Wicks!Since our first time talking on Guards of Eden, Joe's been very busy with many things, including his P.E with Joe initiative where he accrued over 100 millions views on YouTube from his morning workouts for families during the 2020 lockdowns in the UK. As well as P.E with Joe, Joe's been recording a documentary with the BBC called "Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood" where Joe speaks on his childhood and the mental health battles his parents had.  We catch up about his BBC documentary, P.E with Joe and everything Joe related. I loved the conversation and I'm incredibly grateful for his time and energy. You can keep up to date with Joe through the links below:Joe's Instagram The Body Coach AppIf you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is... No one!This particular episode serve the dual purpose of explaining my prolonged break from Guards of Eden whilst also providing an update. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is the incomparable Josie Naughton and today's episode is the season finale!Josie is a co-founder and CEO of the charity, Choose Love which looks to provide humanitarian aid for refugees. I was fortunate enough to meet Josie a few years ago and her kindness and affable nature was something I was drawn too. Learning about Choose Love's story alongside Josie's journey was something I loved about this conversation and Josie proves that you can be a lead a multi-national organisation through kindness and compassion. You can support Choose Love through the links below:Choose Love's website: https://choose.love/.Choose Love's stores (Merchandise and Resources): https://choose.love/collections/emergency-needs & https://merch.choose.love/.Choose Love's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chooselove/.If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is the amazing George Bell.George works for a fantastic company called Sanctus; an organisation that looks to help employees of companies by providing professionals to help them talk about their mental health. George also provides a great voice and mind when it comes to the conversation of both mental health overall as well as men's mental health in particular. I really respect his insight and perspective on an array of topics underneath the umbrella of mental health. I'm grateful to play a small part in these conversations and beyond appreciative for another fantastic man being honest about their experience. George's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bell-10317184/.Sanctus's Website: https://sanctus.io/.If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is the fantastic Tiffany Philippou!Tiff co-hosts and is the co-founder of a great podcast in Is This Working? which I loved and introduced me to her and I've been a fan ever since. Tiff has her own newsletter called The Tiff Weekly which covers an array of topics that's led to weekly editions that are insightful and thought-provoking. That also describes today's conversation that I loved and you can support Tiffany and her work through the links below:Tiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffphilippou/Tiffany's Newsletter: https://tiffanyphilippou.substack.com/  Is This Working?: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-this-working/id1473508626If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Every episode of my podcast, Guards of Eden, finishes with one question.That question is "Many years into the future, your time as [insert guest's name] is coming to an end. The person closest to you has only one sentence to describe you and your time here on Earth. What would you hope that would be?".The music credit goes to www.bensound.com.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below:Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ollie-baines-s1-e5-where-football-meets-faith-cross/id1465822776?i=1000439986673.Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZS9aOeEiLdeRBuJEsOU7S?si=Vr7ktQUxThirMIeX7S2eeg&dl_branch=1.This is a short clip from my conversation that I had with a friend of mine and author of the book "Cross The Line" in Ollie Baines. Ollie coves his relationship to Christianity and his experience with interviewing footballers about their relationship with their faith too.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below:Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trammell-logan-s1-e10-from-choir-to-second-chance-at/id1465822776?i=1000442902345.Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36bMuJ0ff4CD7XeNlL3m4P?si=A9ERPDRaS7S6EwcdfAhUMg&dl_branch=1.This is a short clip from my conversation with Master Instructor at SoulCycle and the Founder of East Side Dance Co, Trammell Logan. Trammell covers his journey with themes of race, health and fitness and helping the next generation find their way in life. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below:Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hannah-clarke-s2-e3-all-things-fitness-love-growth/id1465822776?i=1000454695045.Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MnPu6KztmYBJtlunFbKcP?si=IMtBhSflTdiwsZKFSxll8w&dl_branch=1.This is a short clip from my conversation with a friend of mine and overall instructor extraordinaire, Hannah Clarke. Learning about Hannah's journey to finding someone she loves in her girlfriend, Sonia is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. Hannah brought a great sense of fun, insight and though-provoking insight into her journey which I loved. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below:Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/caitlin-limmer-s2-e10-how-40-minutes-can-change-your-life/id1465822776?i=1000459371460. Full Episode Spotify: hhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4ccb8989hPRSMl5yMc6MfY?si=tSMlcTKSQy-6ZNrliBE9Bw&dl_branch=1.This is a short clip from my conversation with the founder of the Bearcat Running Club and all around superstar, Caitlin Limmer. This particular part of the conversation was incredibly powerful and one of the first out-of-body experiences that I had with Guards of Eden. Caitlin speaks about her near-death experience with such passion and emotion; it was gripping and thought-provoking. I loved this conversation with Caitlin and I believe that you will too!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below:Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sarah-davies-s2-e6-boss-on-platforms-queen-on-stages/id1465822776?i=1000456769937.Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sRjfWjgHkioUJR4v1KJQy?si=tx4HW1vJSvix2qL4j_JUJg&dl_branch=1This is a short clip from my conversation Team GB athlete, Sarah Davies. I went up to Preston to speak to Sarah about her journey and in this clip Sarah talks about how she found her time on the pageantry circuit and a short part of her time in the build up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. I absolutely loved this conversation and it's amazing to see Sarah pursue her dream of performing at The Olympics today (11:50am BST).If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below:Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dave-buonaguidi-s2-e8-from-former-co-founder-st-lukes/id1465822776?i=1000458145662.Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nwkwIOMICUZ0DRaBPsjW8?si=p_fhjbdpR6aEB-z6PZXsZg&dl_branch=1.This is from Season 2, Episode 8's episode of Guards of Eden with Dave Buonaguidi. Dave speaks about a mistake he made in business which leads to a sage piece of advice and a great story. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is... no one! I've wanted to do this for a short while which is to dedicate a week to some shorter clips from past episodes that I enjoyed at the time and would love to shine a light on once again. I appreciate Guards of Eden episodes are lengthy, so this will help provide some bitesize content whilst helping to re-share the stories of phenomenal men and women who've been on Guards of Eden in the past. I've been reflective as of late and I'm excited for those of you that are new to hear some great moments from past Guards of Eden episodes. There'll be no guest this week or next week (July 22nd & 29th 2021)  however, as of August 5th 2021, everything will resume normally with a new guest and a new story. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is Sam "Pez" Perry!Pez co-hosts a podcast with Ian "Higgos" Higgins called The Grade Cricketer (TGC). They cover the happenings of cricket, primarily through an Australian lens, but as it continues to evolve through more of an international perspective. They approach it with great comedy, insight and care for the craft, which I was really drawn to. Being able to learn more about Pez's journey was something I enjoyed; I found him to be thought-provoking, considerate and providing great wisdom around topics such as marriage, parenthood and his work with AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience). I loved this conversation and I'm incredibly grateful for Pez's time and energy. You can find out more through the links below:TGC Podcast (Audio): https://gradecricketer.club/podcast.html.TGC Podcast (Visual): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEiCmSMqNJ-qqeW9fEUcA4g.TGC Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradecricketer.If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is Amy Demone!Amy speaks about her childhood which was a mix of fond memories and battling both physical and mental illnesses with a really thought-provoking insight and she continued to show that level of introspection combined with emotional intelligence throughout the episode. I appreciated her vulnerability with her story as well as her thoughts and feelings upon reflection. I love what Amy's built with her own podcast: What We're Not Talking About as well as the work she is beginning as a counsellor. You can find out more about Amy through the links below:Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.demone/If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is Ashley Bryant-Baker.Ashley's story begins with a transient upbringing which begins in Louisiana and takes her across the US. Along the way, she finds her passion for video game design, which leads to pursuing a computer sciences class at college and is initially unwelcoming. That's led to Ashley not only looking to address racial and gender biases in AI (Artificial Intelligence) but also helping those that are new to STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by providing an inviting environment for those that are new to the field. She now works with an organisation called Fresh Eyes Digital that looks to help non-profit organisations with creative marketing and funding. Tremendous work done by a tremendous human being. I loved Ashley's story and you can learn more about her through the links below:Ashley's Website: https://www.ashleybryantbaker.com/.Ashley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyMBA_.Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymba/.If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is Becky Burleigh.Becky was the Head Coach at the University of Florida for their Women's Soccer Team for 26 seasons and would finish her career with 513 wins in NCAA Division I college sports, making her the 4th most winningest coach in NCAA Division I history. She's coached over 280 young woman during her time in Gainesville and adopted the approach of #Person>Player approach. She focused her attention on the human beings over the athletes which has sparked the new business venture she co-founded in What Drives Winning.I feel a great sense of gratitude for being able to hear and share Becky's story; I truly believe in who she is as a human being and what's she building for other coaches to focus on the human development of their players going forward. You can find out lots more about Becky and her work through the links below:Becky's Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckyburleighWhat Drives Winning's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmRoomTVWhat Drives Winning's Website: https://whatdriveswinning.com/If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is Carina White. Carina is one quarter of the fantastic, Black Mums Upfront podcast whilst also being a woman of many talents. I was introduced to her work through her work in a sports management company which was an all-female office and I soon learned this was a small part of the amazing human being that is Carina. We speak about her journey through motherhood, as a podcaster and as a black woman in the world of Football. The conversation is fun and incredibly insightful which symbolises the woman that Carina is. I'm incredibly grateful for the conversation and you can find out more about Carina through the links below:Carina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownstown29/Carina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CarinaWhBlack Mums Upfront: https://www.blackmumsupfront.com/Give Blood: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/black-people-urged-give-blood-24129111If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is the fantastic Ebun Ali. I was fortunate enough to meet Ebz around 4 years ago on a coaching based course and was immediately introduced to how upbeat, fun and fantastic she was! I loved learning about her story where she speaks about her experience as a performer that took her to places such as a host all the way to a beauty pageant.  As we kept in touch over the past few years, I got to learn about a group that she founded in Mentality Live.Mentality Live is an amazing group that provides men a space to think, feel, discuss and share about topics which impact their mental health. It's a beautiful space that allows men to be compassionate, caring and sensitive whilst in a bubble of support from like-minded men. It's symbolic of the woman who founded it. Kind, compassionate and beautiful in spirit. You can find out more and support Ebz through the links below: Ebz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheartstylist/Ebz's Twitter: https://twitter.com/theheartstylistMentality Live's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalitylive/Mentality Live's Website: https://www.mentalitylive.co.uk/If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x

Today's guest is Dan Murray-Serter.I was introduced to Dan's story last year on another podcast called Out of Hours and I became a fan of his from afar. His authenticity and vulnerability with his story was engaging and the work that he was doing was fantastic. Dan's a phenomenal entrepreneur, podcaster and mind. You can find his work below as well as the book and speech recommendations you here throughout:Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmurrayserter/. Height's website: https://www.yourheights.com/.Dan's all purpose link to his work: https://linktr.ee/danmurrayserter.Angela Duckworth's book - Grit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grit-passion-resilience-secrets-success/dp/1785040200.Carol Dweck's book - Mindset: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindset-Updated-Changing-Fulfil-Potential/dp/147213995X.David Foster Wallace - This is Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CrOL-ydFMI.If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review.You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here.One love, Luca :) x