Applied Metaphysics: Adventure, Connection, Meaning, & Possibility

— In 2014, alone and wretching on the floor with food poisoning in a hut in the jungles of Bali, Derek Loudermilk thought it might be the end.  In a single year, he lost his house to a freak flood, suffered a traumatic brain injury, got divorced and dropped out of his PhD program.  All the scripts running his life had dissolved. Derek had become a man with no identity. But at that moment, he realized his future was full of infinite possibility. He set about building a new lifestyle and business around adventure, connection, meaning, and possibility. Valeria interviews Derek Loudermilk — the author of "Activate Your Life Book Series — Transformational Exercises From Coaches Around The World (Volume I,II and III ) and also Superconductors: Revolutionize Your Career and Make Big Things Happen."  Derek has coached global influencers, leading scientists, cutting edge entrepreneurs, billionaires, world record athletes, thought leaders, NYT bestselling authors, and high achievers around the world for more than 15 years Derek Loudermilk is a former pro cyclist and extreme microbiologist turned professional adventurer, author, and lifestyle entrepreneur. His podcast the Derek Loudermilk show brings people to a high-level understanding of cutting edge topics in science, spirituality, adventure, and human potential. Derek hosted the top rated 'Art of Adventure' podcast for seven years Derek Loudermilk is the creator of the L.E.A.P. system for quantum entrepreneurs. His business coaching process incorporates The Thought Leader's MBA, The Adventure Mindset, The Energy Experience, And Peak Performance Mastery. As an international speaker and trainer, Derek regularly presents on topics such as human potential, skill mastery, adventure, metaphysics, charisma, and confidence. Derek has visited over 40 countries and all 50 US states. He has been location independent for six years and travels the world with his wife and two young children. They have lived in six different countries as a family. As the founder of AdventureQuest, Derek leads entrepreneurs and thought leaders in transformative adventure experiences around the world. To learn more about Derek Loudermilk and his work, please visit: derekloudermilk.com   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.