Existential Adventures with Scott Alfonso
Episodes
S3xual and Mental Health w/ Gabriella from Empowered Intimacy
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S3xual and mental health are directly linked through a bidirectional relationship. Each one has the ability to impact the other with profound results....
Coping with Chronic Pain
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1 in 5 people over the age of 40 report living with chronic pain. This results in a susceptibility to a host of other mental health and cognitive issu...
Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness and meditative practices are a big part of the work I do in my own life and with my clients. One bit of consistent feedback I get from my ...
Creating Ritual with Shana Hussain
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod I'm joined by special guest Shana Hussain as we talk about the importance of ritual in both personal, communal and cultural p...
Living with Authenticity
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down the evidence based benefits of authentic living and examining the ways we can foster this sense of authenticity in our lives.
Olympic Mindset with Rach Taylor
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by former Olympic Athlete and silver medalist Rach Taylor. We talk about the pressures of competing on the world stage and le...
Learning How to Soften
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear the phrase "try to soften" in yoga, mostly referring to recognizing and softening parts of the body where you hold tension. In...
Dharma Talk Series: Shoshin
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To React or Respond? That is the question....
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to choose a response over a reaction? Is there actually a difference and will it result in anything new? In this episode we discuss...
Forging Your Own Path with CJ Heske
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to forge your own path in life is a challenge for all of us. We are all prone to outside pressures and expectations and these can be even mor...
Mitigating Burnout
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like so many people out there I am prone to burning myself out. In this episode we explore the different ways you can help to mitigate the stress in y...
Creating Our Own Reality
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A brief chat about all the ways in which we can create the realities in which we live. No sorcery required.
A Curious Super Power
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we explore the benefits of curiosity. Could this be the super power none of us realized we had?
This is Yoga with Cherry Pearce
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a share of a chat I had with my friend Cherry Pearce on her Podcast This is Yoga. Cherry is a yoga teacher, friend and all around grea...
The Beginners Mind
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beginners Mind is a phrase that is used extensively in philosophy to describe a certain type of approach to life. In this episode we break down what t...
Cultivating Conscious Connections
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the importance of nourishing the important connection in our lives and how this impacts our mental and physical health. I...
Lessons from a Lifetime in Kitchens
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spending two decades working in kitchens all around the world has provided me with some incredible experiences and some vitally important lessons. In ...
The Yamas, an open discussion on yogic philosophy
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was a live recording of a discussion I facilitated discussing the Yamas from the Yoga Sutras. The episode concludes with a short guided m...
The Lost Art of Listening
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to truly listen to others in a world where everyone is trying to be heard? In this episode we cover the importance and benefits...
Navigating Uncertainty
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty in life is inevitable and inescapable. In this episode we explore a few ways that can help us cope with a manage uncertainty in our lives....
Spot the Imposter
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter Syndrome is something that affects so many people (myself included). In this episode we look at the possible origins, benefits and methods to...
Nutrition and Mental Health
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the impact of nutrition on our mental health. There is a wealth of studies that can be accessed on this topic and and I only cov...
Embracing Mistakes
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An episode about why making mistakes is an important and inevitable part of our lives.
The Science of Gratitude
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An episode about the benefits of practicing gratitude in your daily life with some helpful tips on ways you can incorporate it into your routine.
What is to be "Normal"?
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I consider what it means to be normal in todays world. How can we understand this concept and apply it to creating a healthy and suppo...
The importance of Doing Hard Things
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a society where we emphasize comfort, so many of us will shy away from doing hard things. This episode will cover the benefits that come from tryin...
Introduction Episode 1
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A brief introduction of myself to the audience to give you a sense of who I am and what this podcast is all about.