On this Episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with mixed-animal Veterinarian Nat Smith. By trade, Nat is a mixed animal Vet who is passionate about the interconnectedness of human and animal health. Outside of his day job, Nat is a strong advocate for Men's mental health and has spent time working with migrants and young Men who have lost their way. From Nat's time in South Africa saving Black Rhinos from poachers, to the rise of dangerous social media influencers, this...

On this Episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Bridget Scholes to speak into sensuality, sexuality, desire and erotic embodiment. Bridget is a qualified sexologist and co-founder of the ethical and sustainable pleasure toy company Madame Dahlia. Passionate about the ways we can engage with experiences of sensuality (and sexuality) Bridget works with individuals and couples to help them (re)connect with , and expand, their own experiences of pleasure. This episode is a fun...

On this episode of The Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Personal Coach and Breathwork facilitator Niko Diamond. After discovering Rebirth Breathwork Niko made a significant shift in his fast paced money first lifestyle and career, beginning a journey of personal transformation and exploration. Facing and working through his challenges with anger, Niko now helps other Men find the inner peace they are searching for.  This episode is a deep reflection on Men's experiences of anger,...

On this episode of The Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Personal trainer and business owner Adam Blundell. From humble beginnings as the 'shy skinny kid' Adam has built his own personal training business and helps his clients not only get stronger in the gym but stronger for life.  In his early years as a business owner and coach, Adam struggled with motivation until he realised that the only thing stopping his growth was himself. With a dedication to continuous learning, Adam is...

On this episode of The Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Family man, Business owner and Breathwork facilitator Dave Groom. After leaving the stability and comfort of his company job, Dave stepped out to start his own sparky (electrician) business in the middle of the global pandemic. With a family to support Dave took up the tools and let his values lead him through the ups and downs of starting and running a small business.  Then following his curiosity and need for brotherhood,...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Jem Lee to speak about what it means to be a full spectrum human being. Jem is a trauma-informed holistic counsellor and mentor who is  passionate about emotional mastery and utilises powerful embodiment practices to help guide her clients through processing the full range of their emotions. On this episode Jem and Seth speak into the challenges of feeling our full emotional range, vulnerability and safety, triggers and...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Corey Iredale to speak about Men's mental health, creating safe spaces for men to connect, and his own lived experience with anxiety and depression. Corey is a father, husband and founder of the Mate Incorporated Facebook Page, an online space for Men to connect and speak openly about mental health. After navigating his own challenging experience with anxiety and depression, Corey started Mates Incorporated which has now...

The Sentient Savage Podcast is back for Season 2 and on this very first episode host and creator Seth sits down with Breathwork Facilitator, Holistic Mentor and Chef-by-trade Pedro Fraga. Seth and Pedro speak about the power of breathwork, tips for getting started with your own practice, their reflections on the global pandemic, nervous system regulation and how anything at a certain dose can become a poison. This first episode back is full of gems and is raw, real and unfiltered - perfect...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Bonnie Bliss to speak into sex education, cancel culture and how to build strong sexual relationships. Bonnie is a Somatic Sexologist and Intimacy Educator who has worked for many years with women and couples, helping them to reconnect with their bodies and sexuality. Bonnie uses her platform to educate and teach sexual embodiment as a holistic practice free from 'new age dogma' or concrete spiritual traditions. This is an...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Sociologist, Skateboarder and Social Change maker Dr. Indigo Willing. As a Vietnamese war orphan and adoptee growing up in the 70's and 80's Indigo learnt the importance of finding people with shared experiences of the world. Throughout her life she has made it her mission to create spaces for people to connect, share, learn and grow with one another. Over her life and career Indigo has been instrumental in establishing the...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Musician and songwriter Rob Edwards to speak into following your intuition, music as medicine and navigating the waves of life. Rob is a First Nations artist who has performed at a number of National festivals, put on many of his own solo and multi-instrumental gigs and supported incredible acts such as King Stingray, Ash Grunwald, Budjerah, Jack Botts, Barkaa and Christine Anu. Rob combines his passion for culture and his...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth checks in with Conor Sheridan to speak into what it means to do 'the work', rebuilding after divorce and creating positive change. Conor is a father of 2 living on Noongar boodja in Perth with his amazing partner Brooke. Through this episode Conor speaks into his experience as an 18 year financial market professional who changed his life after a divorce from his ex-wife in 2015.  Undertaking the work on himself first, Conor was able to...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth drops in with Chris Dennis to speak into our connection to stories as human beings, creating safe spaces, cultural integrity and Masculinity in the modern day. Chris is a Father, Husband and Space-holder who hosts regular gatherings in his home (Beyond the Tree) for Men from all walks of life to come together and be witnessed as their authentic selves. Chris has a deep dedication to his values and strives to create safe places for Men to...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Mentor and Friend Tully O’Connor to speak into living your values, men’s work, rites of passage and balancing the primordial forces of order and chaos. Tully is a dedicated and passionate Father, Husband, Coach, Facilitator and Professional Problem Solver. With many years’ experience guiding Men, Women and Couples through the Inner (and outer) work, Tully holds a huge tank of wisdom when it comes to personal development and...

On this Episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Kristyn Rawson to speak about the importance of learning to really feel and how to navigate life from an intuitive and connected place of being. Kristyn is a Somatic Tantra Practitioner, Women's Embodiment Coach, Mother, Business Woman, Wife and all round powerhouse. Kristyn was the perfect guest to re-ignite the podcast and drop into all things vision, creativity, emotional regulation, supportive relationships and more!...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Host and Creator of the show Seth sits down for a solocast to reintroduce himself and the meaning behind the podcast.  This episode is perfect for new listeners to the show or old mates who would like a refresh on their host and themes of the podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and rate on your chosen podcast platform! Seth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/s_westhead/    

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sit down with Mos Nepia to speak into the importance of having a vision and bringing it into reality. Mos is a proud husband and father of 3 children with connections to the Tainui region of Aotearoa (New Zealand) though his ancestors descend from many places.  Mos speaks into the challenges he has faced and overcome in his life and the powerful changes he made to commit to his family and vision for life. As an incredible example of what...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Scott Benson a career tradesman, explorer of life and off-grid wild man. Dropping in from Sunny Costa Rica (a far cry from sub zero Manitoba), Scott speaks into his early life growing up in a self-sufficient home in the mid-Canadian wilderness. He shares his early journey with financial success and the lack of fulfilment it brought him. After looking deep within himself Scott realised that his life was not what we really...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits don with Josiah Lifshack to speak into mens work, the stigma of reaching out and the importance of finding community. With a background in bodybuilding, footy and hanging with the lads, Josiah recognised that something was deeply missing in his life. Through connecting with other growth-minded men and finding meditation and breathwork, Josiah was able to show up as a more embodied and integrated man for himself, his daughter and his...

On this Solocast episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth speaks into his experiences with body dysmorphia and disordered eating. In his younger years Seth struggled with weight management and his body image, which spiraled into a pattern of disordered eating and obsession in his late teens. Through cultivating a deep self-love and mindfulness practice Seth has now come to a place of respect, trust and love for his body and what it is capable of.  Trigger Warning: This episode is...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Cam Fraser to deep dive into sexuality, masculinity,  shame, our sexual language and porn. Cam is a certified sexologist and men sex coach who also holds the position of deputy-chair on the National council for the Australian society of Sexologists. Through his work Cam helps men navigate the challenges they are facing around sex and intimacy and utilises his social media platforms to dispel some of the myths and narratives...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Desiree Comenares to talk all things mindfulness, meditation and the spiritual path of non-attachment. Desiree is the creator and founder of Vida (Life) Flow and currently works as a Trauma-informed meditation and yoga teacher. After suffering a major concussion in 2020, Desiree's world was turned upside-down. Now as a brain injury survivor and advocate Desiree works with people from all walks of life to help them restore a...

On this episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast Seth sits down with Rob Yates to deep dive into what it means to embody and express mature Masculinity in todays world. Growing up in the local footy scene as a teenager and then enlisting in the military, Rob speak to his experiences in 'the boys club' and the prevalent immature and destructive expressions of masculinity he saw. After overcoming many challenges and a huge journey of growth and transformation Rob,  as a master NLP practitioner...

On the first episode of the Sentient Savage Podcast for 2023 Seth sits down with Claire to speak into healing from  past traumas,  the power of perspective and the journey of deeply knowing yourself. Claire is deeply dedicated to being of service to others and is a trained trauma-informed embodiment coach, shamanic healer, conscious creator and host of The Awakened Podcast. With openness and powerful vulnerability  Claire shares her personal experiences with darkness and the pivotal moments...