Beyond the Bubble
Podcast
Four ways I put two decades of practice to work — keynotes for the room, advisory for the long arc, a podcast for the ideas in between, and resources you can open tonight.
Air Defence; Security vs Safety; Military Decisions and Hierarchy; Modern Warfare
In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras speaks with Belgian Air Force Colonel Yvo Dierick, who is transitioning out of active duty after nearly 39 years of service.
Hidden Children; War Parents; Surviving the Holocaust; Loss and Resilience; Survival & Identity
In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras is joined with Holocaust survivor Regina Sluszny for an educative conversation about her life before, during, and after the Second World War.
Train & Rail in Europe; Future of Transport; Defence Logistics; Signal vs. Noise
In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras speaks with Enno Wiebe, Director General of the European Rail Supply Industry, about how Europe’s railway system really works behind the scenes.
Iran’s Past & Future; Islamism And the Left; Tolerance And Its Limits; Democracy or Theocracy
In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras speaks with Darya Safai, a Belgian Member of Parliament born in Iran, for a direct and educational conversation about freedom, identity, and the future of Iran.
Ideological Capture vs. Truth Seeking; Agree to Disagree; Dogma or Diversity; Academic Freedom
In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras sits down with Belgian activist and trade lawyer Yohan Benizri, founder of the 451 Institute for a wide-ranging conversation about freedom of speech, academic diversity, democratic resilience, institutional neutrality, and how societies handle disagreement without sliding into conflict.
From Hollywood to Healing; Yoga & Multiple Sclerosis; Self Transformation; Fear & Discipline
In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras speaks with Garth, an Iyengar yoga teacher from Los Angeles, about having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how it has reshaped his life through yoga.
Mental Health Helpline; Ethics vs. Incentives; Lobbying; Anonymous Support
In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras sits down with Jeremy Jennings, a Brit in Brussels who spent decades at one of the largest global accounting companies before moving into full-time mental health volunteer work.
Liberalism’s Limits; Free Speech; From Canada to Europe; Media Bias; Why Institutions Matter
Daniel Friedlander reflects on political identity, trust in institutions, and the challenges facing Western democracies. A candid conversation on polarisation, free speech, and Europe’s capacity for renewal.
Control vs. Surrender; Ayahuasca; Yoga and Consciousness; Deep Meditation; Ego vs. Observer
Alejandro reflects on anxiety, meditation, retreats, and psychedelics, exploring the search for clarity and inner awareness. A conversation on consciousness, surrender, and strengthening the inner observer.

