The Beginning of a New Adventure

Nature, Nourishment & New Insights

Graham Wardle

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Cyan

May 06, 2025

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When was the last time you felt both nervous and excited, like you were on the edge of something new?

Welcome to this edition of the newsletter!

If you're new here, I'm Cyan. I sit down with Graham for in-depth conversations, then turn those chats into a written newsletter, complete with video highlights from our interviews.

In this issue, we're sharing Graham’s latest adventure as he travels through Australia. With this new chapter underway, we’ve decided to shift gears and bring you shorter, more frequent updates.

Keep reading to hear about Graham’s adventure and his reflections on navigating a big change like this.

Arrival and Initial Impressions

When Graham and I sat down to chat, he had already been in Australia for a month. He was just starting another new adventure, a month-long road trip with his co-pilot, Paola Sellaro (@equilibrium_intuitive). At the time of our conversation, they were in Fisherman’s Bay, planning a route that would take them north along the east coast, all the way to the Whitsundays. Graham is excited to put his new 360 camera to good use, so you can expect to see some great photos and videos!

Since Graham had been in the country for a month, I was interested to know what his favourite parts were so far. He quickly noted the food, especially the produce,

“They have massive avocados! In Canada we have small avocado that are the size of a squash ball that we pay like $5 for. On the other hand in Australia, the avocados are huge and all their produce is fantastic. A lot of the food is grown here too which is great.”

As well Graham noted that,

“Before leaving for the road trip, I was hanging out in Bondi Beach, spending lots of time in the water, playing around the water there, riding bikes, really just having fun.”

Graham has also found it pretty entertaining to adjust to the Australian accent and local slang. There have been a few funny moments, like when someone asked Graham for directions using a thick accent and slang. It all made sense once the man realized Graham wasn’t a local!

Graham has also been picking up on some of the everyday language differences too. In Canada, we say ‘Do you think?’ but in Australia, it’s ‘You reckon?’ And where we’d say ‘How are you doing?’, Aussies go with ‘How you going?’

Adventure and Tourism Activities

While Graham and Paola are driving a motor home for their road trip, they also brought a e-bike which has been great for exploring new places. As Graham takes in Australia through the eyes of a tourist, he’s been intrigued by all kinds of activities, from camel rides and horseback riding on the beach to sand dune surfing.

Graham showing the Australians how to play basketball, he’s pretty sure he won this game😆

I was curious to find out what type of tourist Graham is and if he enjoys the adventure tourism side of things, like learning new skills such as surfing. In the video below, Graham talks about his excitement to give surfing a try and how he views the sport as a metaphor for life.

Lessons Learned: Environment and Energy

Graham shared how this trip has really made him realize how deeply his surroundings impact his well-being. As he set out on his road trip, he immediately felt a shift as soon as he left the city and reconnected with nature. He spoke about how environments like the ocean or the forest feel nourishing to his soul, in contrast to the city life he experienced early in his career.

In the video below, Graham reflects more deeply on this shift, exploring his personal experiences in both urban and natural settings.

Navigating Change

Leaving Canada for Australia was a big leap for Graham, one that naturally came with its share of uncertainty. So, I was curious to ask what advice he’d offer to anyone facing a big, possibly daunting life change.

Graham spoke about the power of slowing down, quieting the mind, and tuning in to the heart. In the video below, he shares a thoughtful reflection on navigating change, drawn from his own experience.

As we wrap up this edition, we’d love to hear from you…
Have you ever stepped outside your comfort zone and found something beautiful on the other side?
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