Episode 86

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Published on:

31st Jul 2024

Dream Big, Start Now: What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?

What if pursuing your wildest dreams could transform your life? Dive into the inspiring journey of Ben Nemtin, co-creator of The Buried Life, as he sits down with journalist Rose Claverie on the Harvest Series! From battling anxiety to playing basketball with President Obama, Ben's story is a testament to chasing dreams fearlessly. Join us as Ben shares how pursuing his bucket list transformed his life and empowered countless others. Don’t miss this captivating episode!

Episode Highlights:

[2:45] Ben Nemtin shares his remarkable story. Over a decade, Ben and his friends followed their dreams on MTV's "The Buried Life," turning their bucket list into a way of life.

[5:00] Ben recounts the beginning of his journey. As a member of the national rugby team in Canada, missing a crucial kick during a final led to a deep depression. This pivotal moment inspired him to seek out inspiring people and experiences.

[14:00] Discover how Ben and his friends managed to play basketball with President Obama and the invaluable lessons he learned from this incredible experience.

[17:30] Ben delves into the importance of accountability and explains how sharing your goals with others can help you achieve your dreams.

[24:30] One of the biggest lessons Ben learned on his journey is the power of letting go of control.

[26:00] Ben opens up about his struggles with anxiety and discusses the importance of mental health.

[30:00] Was falling in love on Ben's bucket list? Hear about his arrival in Kaplankaya with his beautiful girlfriend, Vanessa.

[32:00] Learn how to start your own bucket list, focusing not just on travel and adventure but on all aspects of life.

[40:00] Harvest of the Day: Ben shares a cherished memory of a family moment where he felt profoundly connected.

If you want to know more about Ben's book you can order it here.

You can follow us on Instagram : @Harvestseries, or @rose.claverie for updates

and watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.

Sound editing by @lesbellesfrequences

Technicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and team

Music by Chambord

Artwork : Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

The founders of Harvest Series are Burak Öymen and Roman Carel.

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About the Podcast

Harvest Series
Interviews with passionate speakers to take better care of yourself, broaden your horizons and nurture the planet.
This podcast is here to help you ask yourself the right questions, boost your critical thinking, and broaden your horizons. Journalist Rose Claverie (@rose.claverie on Instagram) is interviewing for the Harvest Series summit inspiring speakers such as emotional trauma specialist Dr Gabor Maté, nutrition experts Dr. Mark Hyman or Dr. Andrew Weil, and Relationships expert Esther Perel. They share their stories and practical advice to help listeners better care for themselves, their relationships and the planet.
Episodes last around 30mn and are released every Wednesday. We hope you will enjoy the episodes and the diversity of the topics to increase your consciousness :)

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