Josh Szeps - Illuminating the Interior

Josh Szeps is widely celebrated as one of Australia’s sharpest media minds—a brilliantly witty broadcaster and journalist who has confidently held his own against some of the biggest names on the global stage. The host of Uncomfortable Conversations podcast, there is no topic off limits for Josh as he tries to help bridge the political divide and model how to engage in a good faith discussion.

In this strikingly candid and funny conversation, Josh becomes the interviewee, and reveals that he sometimes finds it challenging to examine his own interior world, despite how naturally he understands and connects with others. Through his father’s profound metaphor of bashing one's head against a brick wall until it finally breaks, Josh also unpacks the reality of the creative hustle, the illusion of shortcuts, and the ultimate peace that comes from navigating life's clunkiness with a playful, Larry David-style lens. He speaks of love, family, creativity and reflects on the source of his high self confidence. Oh, and Nick also reads a delightful love letter to Josh. Don’t miss this one…

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Credits: Produced and Hosted by Dr James van Cuylenburg & Nick van Cuylenburg.

Audio production by White Owl Sound.

Season 2 is brought to you by Engage 1on1 Psychology

Special thanks to the wonderful Julia Ferracane from Righteous PR for introducing us to Josh and for recommending him as a guest.

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