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Life Long Learner

A podcast that explores education, learning and growth. They explore the notion that everyone is an educator and learning happens all the time. Each week they tackle a new topic, and have guests on their show to share what education and learning means to them.

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Ep. 120 Out Of Class - The Work Behind the Work

🎙️ Out of Class — The Work Behind the Work In this Out of Class episode, we dive into a raw and honest debrief of Ben’s weekend stepping back on stage for the Mr Universe Men’s Physique Masters . What started as a quick “How was it?” turned into a powerful conversation on discipline, ritual, body image, lifestyle choices, and what it really takes to chase something extraordinary. Fresh off…

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Ep. 119 Out Of Class - Choose Your Freedom: Business Leaps, Bali Bugs, and Body Aches

This week on the Out of Class edition of Lifelong Learner, we crack open the raw realities of transition, freedom, and the aches that remind us we’re alive. What starts as light banter about backgrounds and early morning texts quickly unravels into a conversation about endings, new beginnings, and the gritty in-between. Fresh off closing the chapter at The Summit, Gines shares the nerves and…

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Ep. 118 Out Of Class - From Waffle to Wisdom – Comfort, Chaos & the Cost of Not Acting

This week on the Out of Class edition of Lifelong Learner, we tumble down the rabbit hole of uncertainty, comfort culture, and the chasm between knowledge and wisdom. What starts off feeling like a blend of banter and metaphor overload slowly unfolds into a rich, reflective conversation about what it really takes to grow in a world that rewards shortcuts and quick fixes. From career transitions…

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Ep. 117: Out of Class – Masculinity, Media & the Meaning Crisis

In this firecracker of a conversation, we dive deep into one of the most loaded (and misunderstood) topics in modern culture: masculinity. What started with a cheeky “If you were the devil, how would you destroy men?” clip quickly snowballed into a thought-provoking exploration of what’s really happening to men—and society—today. From the erosion of brotherhood and rites of passage to the rise of…

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Ep. 116: Out of Class – Time, Transitions & Knowing When to Let Go

This week, we’re back out of the classroom and into life’s messier, more meaningful moments. Ben reflects on becoming a grandfather—a milestone that’s not just joyful, but deeply perspective-shifting. From baby cuddles to existential wonderings, he opens up about how this new chapter has reframed his relationship with time, mortality, and meaning. What does it mean to see life continue beyond you?…

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Ep. 115 Out Of Class - Hard Things, Risky Things & the Power of Contrast

In this Out of Class edition of the Lifelong Learner podcast, Gines and Ben reunite after a short break with an episode that dives deep into leadership, resilience, and the unexpected power of doing hard things. Fresh from an off-track, high-stakes mountain adventure in Tasmania, Ben unpacks what it was like organising and leading a group of 11 men—many of whom had never hiked before—through…

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Ep 114. Out Of Class - The Morning , Cortisol, Confidence & Creating Space

Welcome to another special Out of Class edition of the Lifelong Learner Podcast! Ben, Gines, and Matt reconnect after a few busy weeks, bringing you an episode filled with engaging reflections, insightful discussions, and plenty of humor. The conversation begins with personal updates, as Ben shares his thrilling experiences competing in recent bodybuilding events, giving listeners an entertaining…

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Ep 113. Out of Class - Communication, Transitions & Life’s Unexpected Moments

In this special Out of Class edition, Ben, Gines, and Matt come together for their first-ever in-person recording—an episode filled with laughs, deep dives, and unexpected twists. The conversation kicks off with the challenges of navigating major life transitions, including Gines’ personal journey of stepping away from a long-term leadership role. The guys reflect on how difficult it can be to…

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Ep 112. Out Of Class - What is your theme?

New year, new episode! Gines, Ben, and Matt are back to kick off 2025 with Life Long Learner – Out of Class , bringing fresh conversations, big ideas, and a whole lot of curiosity. In this episode, Ben shows off his latest gadget—high-performance hearing devices—and shares how they’re changing the way he experiences the world. The guys dive into a deep discussion about the balance between…

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Ep.111 Out Of Class - The stories we tell ourselves

This week is it is Gines and Matt bring your another inspiring conversation. Matt chats about growth, and needs to be framed in the future, in terms of, what you are about to go through needs to be worth it in the future. Gines questions the story we tell ourselves, is it resourceful or unresourceful? Either one it is currently serving us in some shape or form . This episode is brought to you by…

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