Good Listening To Show – Radio Show #06: Cal MacAninch: Atlantic Rowing Adventure & Acting Insights

Good Listening To Show – Radio Show #06: Cal MacAninch: Atlantic Rowing Adventure & Acting Insights

Episode Summary:

In this captivating episode of The Good Listening To Show, host Chris Grimes engages in an inspiring conversation with the remarkable Cal MacAninch, an accomplished actor and Atlantic rowing legend. They delve into the depths of Cal's extraordinary experience of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean and the profound life lessons he learned along the way. Discover how resilience, teamwork, and kindness can transform your personal and professional life, and learn the value of embracing and overcoming challenges.

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✅ Resilience and Perseverance: Cal's journey exemplifies the power of persistence. Despite physical pain and mental exhaustion, the commitment to his charitable causes and personal goals propelled him forward. His story is a testament to the strength found in resilience.


✅ The Importance of Kindness and Teamwork: Cal highlights the essential role of kindness and forgiveness in teamwork, particularly under duress. This approach fosters a supportive environment that can lead to success, not just in rowing, but in any group dynamic.


✅ Embracing the Journey: Understanding that any arduous journey, much like life, requires embracing each moment, accepting the lows, and celebrating the highs. Cal’s insights encourage listeners to find value and meaning in the experiences of life’s adventures.

Featured Guests & Hosts

Host

  • Chris Grimes is the charismatic host of "The Good Listening To Show," a unique storytelling podcast that delves into the lives and times of creative individuals. Each episode takes place in "the clearing," a metaphorical space where poignant questions are asked and fascinating stories unfold. Chris artfully combines engaging storytelling exercises like "5, 4, 3, 2, 1," with elements of alchemy, nuggets of wisdom, a touch of Shakespeare, and even a cake, creating a rich and entertaining narrative experience. Passionate about uncovering the gold within each story, Chris invites his guests to share their journeys in a dynamic and joyful setting.

Guest

  • Cal MacAninch, a dedicated actor and humanitarian, embarked on an inspirational journey with the team named Atlantic Body and Soul. This initiative involved an incredible feat of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to support two notable charities: Body and Soul, based in London, and The Junction, located in Edinburgh. Body and Soul focuses on aiding individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, while The Junction serves as a drop-in center in Leith, North Edinburgh, offering crucial mental health support to young people. Their joint mission is to help young people navigate away from suicidal thinking. Cal found it a great honor and privilege to row across the Atlantic for these causes, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact on young lives.

Quote from the Episode:

"There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune." – Cal MacAninch, referencing Shakespeare

Resources & Next Steps:

✔ Explore the story of the Taliska Whiskey Atlantic Challenge and how you can support their causes.


✔ Discover more about the charities Cal supported: Body and Soul and The Junction.

🎧 Take Action: Reflect on a current challenge you are facing. Identify one step you can take today to approach it with resilience and kindness, inspired by Cal's story.

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