Episode 91

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Published on:

4th Sep 2024

From Prison Bars to Personal Freedom: A Journey of Redemption

In a world where transformation is the ultimate freedom, Nick Brewer’s journey from drug smuggling and a brutal prison in Argentina to personal redemption is nothing short of extraordinary. Join us as Nick shares his remarkable story of liberation and the profound spiritual awakening he experienced behind bars. From a life once consumed by danger and excess to founding Primal Moves, his path is a testament to resilience and change. Tune in to hear how he reinvented himself and now inspires others through his revolutionary method. Host Rose Claverie guides this gripping conversation on the Harvest Series.

[1:50] : introduction on who is Nick Brewer.

[2:54] : How did Nick get access to a yoga book in prison? Why was isolation in prison like a blessing for Nick?

[3:54] : Nick comes back on his journey, when his skiing career was over at 18 when he injured himself, making him want to disapear. He gets to Antibes in France, and starts to sell cannabis and ecstasy, then moves to Marbella.

[7:14] : Nick starts to smuggle cocaine. It's another world way more dangerous. He moves to Buenos Aires where he lives a double life.

[9:50] : Nick was another man now. He transcendeted himself in prison. He comed back on how he got arrested and his life in prison, a city inside walls.

[16:00] : How Nick managed to read his first book of yoga, and how it transformed him. He discovers what is ego and starts observing his mind.

[20:00] : 4 years after his sentence, Nick had a total breakdown that led him to a desireless phase.

[24:55] : Nick is free, on a plane to London. His former life is dissolved.

[30:00] : Nick's new career and training.

[36:50] : What is Nick's message after this journey?

[37:43] : Harvest of the Day : where is the last time Nick felt radically connected?

To know more about Nick and Primal Moves, check his Instagram account : @primalmovesibiza

In our next episode, we’ll be speaking with Lynne Twist, an extraordinary activist dedicated to alleviating poverty, protecting the Amazon rainforest, and preserving its indigenous cultures.

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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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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.
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