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Natural Genius: Deep Conversations. Meaningful Lives.

Natural Genius
Entrepreneurship
Network School
Artificial Intelligence
Breathwork
Startups
Leadership and Management
Bali
Respectx
Psychedelics
Kanyini
Leadership
Mirabilis
Respectful Workplace
The Social Society
Somatics
Yoga
Kimberley, Northwest Australia
Enviro Nmental Education
Technology
Maanasa Gopal

Natural Genius is a podcast of thoughtful conversations with people shaping meaningful lives, useful work and uncommon paths.Hosted by Sam Bell, the show listens for the hidden clever in each guest: the instinct, inner knowing, craft, courage and lived wisdom that shape how they build, lead, create, care and contribute.Guests include founders, operators, makers, artists, elders, wisdom holders and... more

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Recent Guests

Jelena Blajer
Holistic health practitioner; osteopath and cranial osteopath; entrepreneur; mother of three
Independent practitioner
Episode: #51 - Jelena Blajer: The Nervous System of the Family Starts with You
Matt Hart
Guest with a background in innovation, human capability, and frequency-based wellness technologies.
Episode: #50 - Matt Hart: Humanware and Becoming Yourself in the Age of AI
Sarah Lewis
Documentary filmmaker and artist discussed in-depth during the episode.
Artist and filmmaker (London-based)
Episode: #49 - Sarah Lewis: Following the Signals in a Creative Life
Sarah Hayes
Breathwork facilitator, expedition leader, yoga teacher
Breathe Her (breathwork business)
Episode: #48 - Sarah Hayes: Follow the Breath to Steadiness
Annie Parker
Startup investor and community builder in Australia
Former NSW Government innovation role; investor and program founder
Episode: #47 - Annie Parker: What Are You Waiting For?
Elvira Albaeva
Guest exploring Brave Dreams and free knowledge
Developer and AI educator in Kyrgyzstan
Episode: #46 - Elvira Albaeva: Brave Dreams and Free Knowledge
Sophie Vo
Guest discussed as entrepreneur, coach, and healer with a background in tech and mobile games
Episode: #45 - Sophie Vo: Building Bridges Between Business and Consciousness
Tina Köstler
Intimacy coach and tantra practitioner
Episode: #44 - Tina Köstler: Tantra as a Practice of Presence
Maanasa Gopal
Founder of SuperBlond; data-driven brand strategist; founder of a website agency for researchers; stationery entrepreneur
SuperBlond; Dear Dreams; NS (Network School)
Episode: #43 - Maanasa Gopal: Living Like It Matters

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Sam Bell
Host of Natural Genius: Deep Conversations. Meaningful Lives.

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#30 - Serana Hunt-Hughes (Whitefeather): Practical Intelligence, Intuitive Intelligence, and Listening to Land
Q: Tell me more about what you're enjoying right now, especially ancestral alignment sessions.
Serana explains that ancestral alignment is a healing process where she visualizes ancestral guardians and the energies of the land, helping clients disentangle discordant energies from the past so they can move forward with clearer energy and renewed relationship to themselves and the world.
#26 - Karlie Cummins: Saying Yes, Building Trust, and Growing a Fun Business
Q: Tell me who in your family or ancestors in your most like, what?
Karlie highlights her dad as the strongest influence, a social connector who modeled balancing family with many community roles, which helped shape her multitasking abilities and people-centric approach to business.
#34 - Adam Tomas Pangelinan: Network School, Coding Mischief, and Choosing Action Before Certainty
Q: Tell me more about your podcasting and the influence of mentors.
He highlights learning from David Senra's Founders and the broader podcasting ecosystem (Song Exploder, Dialectic) as inspiration for curation, branding, and delivering high-value content.
#34 - Adam Tomas Pangelinan: Network School, Coding Mischief, and Choosing Action Before Certainty
Q: What are you most proud of?
Adam talks about stepping up his content creation—posting more on YouTube and X, curating learning from books, and planning to publish more podcast episodes, as part of building a lasting, valuable body of work.
#34 - Adam Tomas Pangelinan: Network School, Coding Mischief, and Choosing Action Before Certainty
Q: Tell me about island living, and how it compares to Network School.
Adam describes the frontier-like, community-driven environment of NS, living among a diverse group, and how the island setting sharpens focus and collaboration, while also highlighting the social dynamics of long-term versus short-term residents.

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Thoughtful, wide-ranging conversations with people who shape meaningful lives through practical work, creativity, and leadership. Across episodes, topics commonly circle around somatic health, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the human dimensions of technology and art. Guests regularly share how curiosity, disciplined practice, and community support translate into real-world impact — from healing and embodiment practices to startup leadership, innovative education, and purposeful storytelling. A notable throughline is the emphasis on listening to the body, inner guidance, and lived experience as foundations for sustainable change, often paired with actionable takeaways for listeners who want to lead with intention and foster meaningfu... more

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