David Packman went paddleboarding to try to get outside his own head, but it takes a chance encounter with a stranger to get him there.
Following my Breath with the “Ice Man”
How the Wim Hof Method helped my journey with blood cancer
“Fully in … let it go.” The now familiar tones of the “Ice Man” Wim Hof echoed inside Aulua Lodge at Red Hill, Australia. “Feeling is believing.” And then there was stillness. Basking in the afterglow, I noticed my cheeks wet with tears. More came. Easily. The rising emotion was one of elation; something I…
“Hidden in Plain Sight” – Finding Your Warrior Within
David Packman discusses meditation and the nature of masculinity
“The Warrior Within” – David Packman discusses meditation and the nature of masculinity.
Mental Health is More Than a Spectator Sport
David Packman discusses the need for positive action; raising awareness is just the beginning.
With September drawing to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the fact that it’s been a month inundated with mental health and suicide “awareness campaigns.”
Cancer: Fate or Chance?
David Packman ponders the potential outcome of knowing exactly what it was that caused his environmentally-derived cancer.
I recently came across an article titled “JAK2 V617F clonal disorders: fate or chance?” in the latest issue of Blood. It set my mind drifting back to an old yet familiar place. It’s a very useful study for those in the field but unless you are, know or care about someone who is JAK2+ with a resulting…
“Would It Help?” Worrying About Chronic Illness
David Packman takes a look at the vicious circle of anxiety and chronic illness
David Packman takes a look at the vicious circle of anxiety and chronic illness
Going “Beyond the Beers”
Upcoming Sydney event to include keynote by motivational speaker and emotional literacy facilitator James Greenshields
“Beyond the Beers” – upcoming Sydney event to include keynote by motivational speaker and emotional literacy facilitator James Greenshields.
Marlins President Says Pokemon Should Go
David Samson, President of MLB team the Miami Marlins, recently gave Australia’s SEN Radio his thoughts on Pokemon Go.
David Samson, President of MLB team the Miami Marlins, recently gave Australia’s SEN Radio his thoughts on Pokemon Go.
Fame is in the eye of the beholder
David Packman shines a light on the illusory nature of fame.
A Matter of Life and Tech
With countries like Germany and France already encouraging people to avoid wireless technology, David Packman discusses why a proactive consciousness is required to balance the benefits with the potential adverse health effects.
Travelling without Moving
Perhaps the greatest journey of our lifetime takes place while we are standing still. No passport, no airports, no queues – and very often in the blink of an eye.
Why We Run #25: Stream Of Consciousness
Because running empties my mind.
Agape at the Vape: The Era of the e-Cigarette Is Upon Us
David Packman questions the emergence of a new “extreme sport” – competitive vaping – highlighting some potential health concerns and the messages it is sending to our youth
Why Children Play: The Serious Business of Having Fun
David Packman discusses the importance of play in a child’s development.
Why We Play
David Packman discusses the role of sport and why it is such an essential part of being human.
Lessons For the Mind: A Dozen Quotes from Yoda
“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose” and more from the master.