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INSIGHT [noun]:The raw understanding that emerges in moments of deliberate challenge; clarity found at the edge of perceived limits.

Insights

Stories from the edge of possibility. Whether navigating Arctic extremes or guiding transformative change, these reflections explore what happens when we push beyond perceived limits. Expect honest insights, practical wisdom, and real experiences from both frozen frontiers and human potential.

February 1, 2025

Gerry van der Walt - Life Coach - Mental Health Coach - Health and Wellness Coach

Shut Up Your Mind: Do Something Actually Hard

Stop making up battles in your head because you're too comfortable to fight real ones. Stop turning simple moments into mental warfare because you've forgotten what real challenge feels like.

January 31, 2025

The Real Cost When Men Say ‘I’m Fine”

Men who've learned to live in their heads because their bodies carry too much tension to feel like home anymore.

January 28, 2025

Understanding Trauma

Understanding trauma isn't just about recognizing past wounds - it's about understanding how our bodies and minds continue to carry these experiences, shaping how we move through the world today.

January 28, 2025

Understanding Loneliness

This isn't just about being physically alone - it represents a complex psychological state where our social needs remain unmet, regardless of the quantity of our interactions.

January 27, 2025

Understanding Depression

Depression is so much more than feeling down—it’s a profound shift in how your brain perceives and interacts with the world. Imagine your mind as an operating system running a program that alters everything.

January 26, 2025

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety operates as one of our most sophisticated internal systems - an evolutionary gift that helped our ancestors survive and continues to shape how we navigate modern challenges.

January 25, 2025

Life Lessons from a Hiking Trail

This morning's 12km trail, weighted with 10kg, taught me an unflinching truth: the heaviest loads we carry aren't always the ones strapped to our backs.

January 24, 2025

A Guide to Exercise and Mental Health

When individuals exercise, their brains undergo a sophisticated series of chemical changes that directly influence mental state and emotional resilience.

January 24, 2025

Emotional Intelligence: The Hidden Operating System of Success

Think of emotional intelligence (EQ) as your brain's social operating system - it's running constantly in the background, influencing every interaction, decision, and relationship in your life.

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