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Andrew first came to Hong Kong in November 1989 as the first stop in his “Around the World Trip”. He is still in Hong Kong with no plans to leave. He hails from Scotland having studied biology at Edinburgh university and subsequently established, run and sold a delicatessen. Andrew believes travel is one of the most enlightening and beneficial things to do.
Over the last 30 plus years he has been involved in the business development side of publishing, e-commerce and education technologies. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving success and fostering strong client relationships.
Andrew has had two significant personal events that have framed his life. One when he tragically lost his wife in 2003 leaving him to raise his two young sons and then in 2019 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.
In the podcast Andrew shares in detail the story of his cancer diagnosis, subsequent treatments and his ongoing recovery. How adversity has given him a completely fresh perspective on life, relationships and what is truly important to him moving forward.
Timing3:36 Technically, I am still on my around the world trip….. I arrived in 1989, a couple of kids, HK is home these days… I did a little English Teaching… I got into publishing… then into digital content… online financial training…
9:02 I had to retrain … I trained in English Teaching…
10:49 No plans to leave… I need to keep working…
12:19 I think travel one of the most enlightening and beneficial things to do…
13:19 [Cancer Story] A small lump on my neck… a biopsy…I was called to the hospital… scans… a small aggressive tumour…I was very positive…positive thinking…
19:46 [Visiting someone in hospital] Treat it as if you had just met them in the street… show empathy…
20:55 [Hairy arms story]…
22:55 [How did it feel]… Slightly surreal, I suffer from claustrophobia… I did visulisations…
25:26 [A life changing moment]…. Have you made a will… a pivotal moment…how can I help other people…
28:51 [Local charities] Birthday Happiness Asia… under-privalidged children… give good memories…
31:13 [Radiation treatment]… 6 weeks – coping mechanism…. Visualisations… very comforting…
33:54 I am on a journey… I carry on my health protocols…
34:55 [Story] 2 wolves story… I am OK I need to feed the white wolf… mental visualisations…
36:46 [Helping people]… Listening… RUOK program – ask a friend “Are You OK” share information…
39:37 I get a sense of satisfaction when I can help … it’s ok to say I am not OK…
41:02 [How can listeners help themselves]… Get checked…Take care of yourself… Prostrate cancer… I monitor it…
43:24 [Routines and Practices]… Holistic - a little woo hoo – do good protocols – Andrew Huberman… I look in the sky… Qigong Practice… “8 brocades” – intermittent fasting… alcohol – 5/2 rule…
48:13 [Key Message]…
Books Protocols – Andrew Huberman
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Christina grew up in Sweden and later studied in France for two years. She worked in Luxury Retail developing business as Consultant specializing in the Luxury Watch & Jewellery sector working for big brands including but not exclusively, Bulgari, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton and King Fook Holdings.
Christina changed to complimentary Healthcare in 2018 and is currently a Bio-resonance Therapist/Business Owner, using Rayonex (German) Technology. She uses Bio-resonance to assist her clients to restore their energetic level to optimal capacity enabling them to recover from diverse ailments in a non-invasive & holistic manner.
Christina shares a case study of a gentleman suffering from Gout and explains how she used the “Gout Program” to assist him with bi-weekly visits to reduce his blood sugar and reduce his pain. In the podcast Christina goes into detail to answer the following questions. What is good health? Why do we get sick? What causes imbalance? What is Bio-résonance Therapy and how does it work?
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3:28 You grew up in Sweden… My father wanted to work overseas… quite a culture shock…
7:38 I chose French as a foreign language… I lived in France for 2 years
8:52 [Good Health] A combination of many things… good healthy diet, exercise, stress management, sleep and breathing… fibre rich food…
11:01 Variety, follow the seasons, colourful, wholefood, chewing…
11:50 Exercise…we are designed to move…increase blood flow…
13:17 Stress, Eustress – healthy stress, chronic stress is not good….compromised immune system, reading, cooking, hiking…
14:37 Sleep… we are designed to sleep… we go through 5 stages… we should sleep 7-9h…
16:28 Breathing… use the nose…practice 10-20 reps, be more mindful…
20:40 [What makes people sick?]… We look at it as an imbalance in the body… small signals… we need to listen to our body… the problem is imbalance…listen to your body…
26:42 I really want to do health care… we can prevent issues with bio-resonance therapy… to assist living longer… to enjoy life…to have individual freedom …
30:14 Bio-resonance is not that simple … it is based on quantum physics… everything vibrates… light stimulates our skin … with the right frequency spectrum we can carry out repairs… we change energetic expression…
33:59 We are readjusting your frequency expression… using frequency we can detect problems… restore the energetic level… kick-start the self-healing process…
37:40 A client undertakes tests to understand food intolerance, especially in the gut…
39:10 Environmental chemicals… e.g shampoo, detergents… we can help to desensitize…
39:44 Vital substances deficiency test… a long list… to detect update issues or deficiency in the diet… e.g magnesium, iron…
40:40 We do a scan – like and ECG scan – we read heartbeat… from the tests we put together a plan…
42:37 I am not discounting conventional medicine… offering a complementary assistance… we take a proactive approach looking for the root cause…
43:45 [Client approach] Skin issues… look at immune system, the digestive system, liver and pancreas, lastly skin and hair… a holistic approach…
45:36[Case Study] A client suffering from gout...
54:51 [Frequency/duration of visits] It depends…
56:17 [Key Takeaway]
(31:53 replace melatonin with melanin- Vitamin D stimulates both hormones - melanin assists skin pigment change with sun exposure )Contact Christina
Tel: +852 9656 7517
Luxuriance Wellness Ltd
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Brian was working in London as a lawyer and in 2012 he decided to come to Hong Kong to work for an international law firm. Around 2018 he decided to quit his job after a series of stressful events, he was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. It took him eighteen months to recover. Brian decided to share his story and to assist others experiencing similar episodes.
Brian founded “Whole Business Wellness” in 2020 to help companies build thriving cultures using lived experience sharing, mindfulness, resilience building, experiential learning and 30 years of business leadership experience.
He also created MoveMEN! as a community and safe space for men to explore vulnerability through life’s ups and downs using movement, meditation and mindful dialogue.
Brian shares the story of the evolution of his business in the podcast. How he trained as a Yoga Teacher and a Meditation Teacher and how he brings his expertise and experience into the workplace. He also shares clients stories highlighting how everyone has a different experience and how he assists his clients, amongst other things, to slow down, to sleep better and to improve their relationships.
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3:05 I came to HK in 2012… a career step… born in Belfast in 1970’s… I was working in London as a lawyer… I was excited to move to HK…
5:22 Always open to new experiences… I worked for an International Law Firm…
5:53 Around 2018 a series of stressful events… partner health issues… social unrest… a restructuring at work… a new boss…insomnia…upset tummy…
7:58 I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression… I decided to quit my job… it took me around 18 months to recover…
11:35 I can help share my story… to assist others… in the corporate space…
13:44 70% of C suite executives are reviewing the decision to quit…
14:24 [Client Story] Checking in …
16:50 [Business evolution Story]… empathy, compassion… psychological safety,.. mindful leadership…
18:05 I trained to be a Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher I bring it into the workplace… it can be difficult for men…
22:06 [Client Story]…Mindfulness, meditation – insight…
27:20 [Corporate Clients Stories] Slowing down is so helpful…Sleep better…. Relationships… Everyone has a different experience..
31:24[Helping Yourself}… Be intentional… self-care… meditation…
33:57 [Business Evolution]… Go deeper… Compassion…Mindfulness…Invest the time… knowing to doing… “The mind creates the abyss and the heart bridges across it”
39:31 [Staying on top of things]… less is more…
41:53 [Practices]Early morning exercise days, meditation days, sun salutation…[Evening] ….both routines are important…
44:21 [Passions] … Finding peace, reconciliation, stability…
45:59 [Helping Men]… On their emotional journey’s … safe spaces…Books :
Brene Brown – Atlas of the Heart
Kathryn Mannix – Listen – Finding the words for Tender Conversations
Daniel Siegal - Mind SightContact Brian
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-henderson-he-him-0207773/?originalSubdomain=hk
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My guest on the podcast is Tobey Hill. Tobey is a health and well-being coach, happily married with three children. She moved to Hong Kong from the US in 2008 and is now based in Singapore. Tobey holds certifications in macrobiotic counselling, longevity medicine 101, perimenopause and is a functional medicine certified health coach candidate.
Tobey works at "Chi Longevity", a clinic offering a comprehensive, personalized, evidence-based approach to longevity and optimal wellness, and independently through her company "Be Limitless Health & Wellness".
In the podcast we discuss how her journey into holistic health began shortly before she was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease over twenty years ago. How she turned to macrobiotics and successfully reversed her illness within three years, becoming a macrobiotic counsellor in the process.
Tobey tells the story of why and how she immersed herself in spirituality and meditation practices and studies, leading to a profound personal transformation. She firmly believes that everyone possesses the innate power to create their desired reality and she discusses this in the podcast. Tobey guides her clients to discover their own answers whether in nutrition, movement, lifestyle or mindset.
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3:52 I grew up on New Jersey – just outside New York – I’m married to my best friend… we have three children… I worked in HK as a Corporate Tax Lawyer… we moved to Singapore in 2021…
06:18 My first daughter was two …I was diagnosed with auto-immune hepatitis…7:46 I discovered holistic health… I turned to macro-biotics… I wanted to help others on their healing journey…
12:09 I became a macro-biotic counsellor… my liver regenerated itself…
13:23 My values are family and health…
14:29 As a child I was a perfectionist… this continues…
16:39 [Improving wellness] It’s never a straight line… directionally are you going up… I was still in my head a bit…
19:34 In 2019/2020 I was in a bad work situation… on an emotional roller coaster… my liver enzymes were elevated…
20:26 I was introduced to Joe Dispenza… Meditation - what a shift… I was ready…
21:40 [How do you assist people] A health coach…vision of your physical health, your mental health…
24:50 [Client story]… Working on a shift in mindset…noticing thoughts…limiting beliefs…
29:21 Each client is an expert on themselves…everyone has their innate strengths…
30:57 [Helping yourself]… You are in control of you…start noticing your thoughts…
35:04 [Overcoming challenges]… a negative body image… it stuck around for a long time… I used Emotion Freedom Technique… then meditation… gratitude… change of mindset…
41:09 [Routine and Practices]… Habits… no strict morning routine… morning light… meditation… celebrate your successes…
Books:
(1) Steve Chandlers: Reinventing Yourself… simple and relateable…
(2) Peter Attia – Outlive
49:11 [Key Message]Contact Tobey
Chi Longevity: https://www.chilongevity.com/
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My guest on the podcast this week is Anaitha Nair. Anaitha spent the first 8y of her life in Saudi Arabia. Later she moved to Bombay where she became an actor. Fully supported by her parents Anaitha did a whole bunch of movies over a period of 6 years, a fun ride. She was also a singer and used to compare a lot. With a can-do attitude and a firm belief in what she could and couldn’t do.
Anaitha is by profession a creative, currently a hairdresser in Hong Kong and a believer that one’s life should never be limited to being defined by what we do. In the podcast we go in detail how Anaitha assists her clients by providing an intimate environment whilst working with her clients to enhance their hairdressing experience and results.
A big believer of sharing life experiences, especially ones that make us vulnerable. Anaitha believes that when we experience vulnerable difficulties in life we share a common thread of experience. We can’t have success without setbacks and they are they are the only recipe for growth.
Timing3:54 I spent the first 8y of my life in Saudi Arbia… before moving back to India…moved to Bombay as an actor…
4:38 Acting was something that tickled my fancy… did a whole bunch of movies, ads… for 6 years…
7:38 I have wonderful parents… acting is what I wanted to do … they supported me… It was a fun ride…
12:06 With a can-do attitude…have belief in what you can and cannot do… be honest with where your skill sets lie…
13:08 The stories that stay with me today … were more the rejections… the movies I missed out on…
14:31 I was also a singer… I used to compare a lot…
15:33 Moved to Hong Kong… taught for a while…
16:04 Hair was something I enjoyed…I decided to give it a shot…. the best thing that could have happened…
17:36 [Assisting people]… With hair there are two parts… a tangible result… an intimate environment… intimacy…
19:19 I’m exposed to women from such different walks of life… ages… stages…I become a part of their story…
21:49 My empathy levels are high… the beauty of human experience is it is shared… people share their experiences…
25:00 I have never been ashamed of my mistakes, never been embarrassed to be vulnerable… sharing often elicits a response…
27:08 One of the greatest things about pain or hardship is there is so much growth that comes out it…
28:01 I think growing has a lot to do with what stage of life you are in…
28:40 Two of the most pivotable experiences…my parents getting older and unwell…growth moments… it rewires your brain…
30:48 Today I am able to have an objective relationship with clients and their stories… I am not invested in it…
31:31 [Changes in last 14y]…social media, more informed… aspiring to have instant glamour… need to be realistic…
35:10 I don’t like to say no…anything is achievable… with options…explaining the science …make an informed decision…
37:54 [Insecurities]… It is wrong to feed insecurities… important is to support self-love…
41:02:47 [Being the best version of oneself]… You have put yourself out there … live through the journey… when you are afraid of something just do it… you have to start…
45:11 [Challenge and how to overcome it] For me the hardest ones are the mental ones… accept the situation you don’t want to face…
48:02 [Setbacks] You can’t have success without setbacks… explaining it to oneself… the only recipe for growth…
49:56 [Key Message]…Gratitude and acceptance…Contact Anaitha
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Aaron grew up in Hong Kong later he went off to study and work in Sydney. Following various roles in ecommerce and digital agencies he returned to Hong Kong in 2011. He is married and lives in Hong Kong with his wife and their two young sons. Aaron has over 18 years of leadership experiences with a coaching background leading teams across companies including Microsoft, Deloitte, EY, Korn Ferry Hay Group and Lalamove in Asia Pacific.
He is a 3-time author having published a parenting guide, a digital transformation guide for companies and a self-help book for personal development. His latest bestselling book, "Unstuck: Think Like a Kid and Free Your Mind" Aaron is the founder of Transformative Purpose. He also hosts his own podcast, also called Transformative Purpose which was recently voted worlds' Top 25 Purpose podcast in 2024.
In the podcast Aaron shares stories from his growing up. How he learnt resilience. Aaron shares how micro habits are important – making those 1% improvements that compound over time. He emphasises what we say and what we do to others are our most powerful tools.
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04:39 I grew up in HK and at 18y I went to Sydney to study… I worked and did a masters …returning to HK in 2011…
9:25 The pivot into marketing… I had to work on myself
15:06 In 2011 I got into HR consulting… Hayes Group…
working on people advisory… Later I went into leadership coaching and training
17:29 Growing up has always been a survival instinct…
17:58 [At school]All my energy/outlets were with basketball and sport… using sport to escape…
18:48 [High school story]… deep down I was upset… I decided to fit in more
20:49 [Resilience] – 2 Ps – Pivot and Perservere…look at the underlying root cause rather than the symptoms…
22:25 The wonders of having a child like mindset… and having a scientist mindset – what’s working what’s not…
23:47 [Micro Habits] Those 1% improvements…
24:21 I’m not longer being so judgmental… on myself …OK with uncertainty…
25:42 I tend to have a solution orientated mindset…
26:12 When you look past the accolades, the companies I worked for …. There were a lot of mental struggles…
26:49 [2 questions] Is that issue in my control? Is there something I can do about it?
27:55 Habit is a big thing…
28:20 [People who have lifted themselves up] 1. Clear purpose, 2. Strong mindset, 3. Having Habits, (Self Care) 4. Having a holistic system…
34:24 [Story – Aaron and his dad]… I’m so proud of you…
35:46 If you want to go beyond the service level …it’s great to unpack what is that made you the person you are today…
35:59 [Client story] Public speaking …
36:47 [4A framework] 1. self Awareness 2. Asking questions 3. taking Accountabilty 4. Taking Actions…
40:31 What we say and what we do to others are our most powerful tools…
42:28 [Transformative Purpose] An inspirational platform for everyone who wants to change…corporate professionals…
44:32 [Motivational Speakers] Why are self help motivators predominantly from the West…
45:45 [Life lesson] 5 years ago, April 7 2019…. My son … I started reflecting on existential questions… why don’t I spread positivity…
49:05 In Transformative Purpose we have three circles – 1. Passion… 2. Becoming a better self… 3. How do we help other people… who do we serve…
52:44 Key Message
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Books: Unstuck: Think Like a Kid and Free Your Mind
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Jo Lodder is an entrepreneur with a number of business’, a property agent, an ultra runner and an advocate for helping people with disabilities through his “Run for Freedom” movement. He collaborates with organisations including but not exclusively STOP Trafficking of People, Ark Eden, TAILS Lantau, 1st Steps Association and SENsational Foundation. In the podcast Jo goes into detail on how he started his fitness journey with the intention of helping others. Jo uses sport as a vector for helping others. The theme of giving back comes up several times in the podcast.
Jo grew up around horses, he was very sporty competing in petathalons, he also boxed and later became a jockey riding professionally for eleven years before an accident curtailed his riding career. Jo has six children, all grown up now. He moved to Hong Kong 15 years ago and keeps a close relationship with them.We discuss in detail his choice to stop drinking alcohol and to become vegan. His journey to becoming the Jo of today. Sharing many insights on the journey and the lessons he has learnt and continues to learn. How he works on habits – all the time, how he sets weekly goals not daily goals allowing himself the space to have an off day. How he sets his yearly goals like being happier, doing fun activities and to give, all through the year, to have appreciation and to learn something new.
Timing04:12 Today I am very different to how I was… I’m an entrepreneur with a number of business…
4:53 I classify myself as an ultra runner… the first person to run HK 5 trails in 5 days… 2.5 times up Everest… also an advocate for helping people with disabilities… using sport as the vector….
6:52[Giving Back] I’m a huge advocate for this…
7:13 [Deciding what I needed to do – story]… I’ve got to start giving without receiving…
8:57 [Ark Eden story]… How can I help them? … the start of my fitness journey… to help others
11:29 We talked about happiness… happy people live longer…
14:45 Everything is a habit… a big thing for me was giving up alcohol…
18:53 [Wedding story]…
19:50 [Alcohol and temptation]… Never …not at all…
20:24 [Habits] I work on habits all the time…
21:12 [Going vegan story]… I’m quite determined…
18:54 [Growing up story]… aways around ponies and horses…boxing…professional jockey…
24:18 I’ve got 6 children – all grown up now…they’re amazing… I moved to HK 15years ago… it was a great thing…
26:04 I put on so much weight… I met my wife… COVID came … I started moving more… the quickest way to lose weight... eat better food and to move more…
29:25 To lose the weight took 3 years… I moved more… I became vegan …giving up drinking was massive…
32:50 We weigh ourselves all the time … the worse thing you can do … we should talk about losing fat… consistency… it’s not easy… just add a bit more…
36:52 [Your blood work] I had one 6 weeks ago … I’m a marmite eater…
39:59 Being a jockey… I weighed myself 4,5,6.10 times a day … it’s so much more important to look at your fitness levels… I started walking…
44:11 [Being unfocussed] My goals are weekly goals not daily goals… I’m allowed to have days when I struggle… I don’t fight it…
41:37 [Morning routine] I’m very good at waking up… I get up at 5:00am… I eat a regular breakfast… my head is much clearer…
48:50 [Key Message] 3 things I do every year… 1. Something that is major – this year to make myself happier… 2. Six fun activities… The other day I went to a rave… 3. To give… and to have appreciation… learn something new…Contact Jo
Website : jolodder.com
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Pooja’s passion for dance and fitness started at an early age whilst she was living in Mumbai, this continued following her move to Hong Kong with her husband. As a life-long learner Pooja has an impressive list of qualifications and achievements that she continues to add to on a regular basis. Her qualifications include but not exclusively American School of Sports Medicine, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified for TRX, a Zumba Zin trainer, a BOLLYFIT cardio classes coach and a Cancer Exercise Specialist. Pooja has been in the dance industry for over 25 Years and she is also Bollywood dance choreographer. Leading fitness and dance classes for all ages across Hong Kong.
In the podcast Pooja goes into detail on how she assesses and provides programs that cater for clients from 3 years old up 68 years old. She explains that women suffer from muscle mass reduction as they age and how woman need strength training. Pooja believes that the idea that women doing strength training will get bulky is a myth and she encourages her clients to improve their fitness and their strength.
Pooja shares many client stories in the podcast and as a recognised authority in many facets of health and wellness she believes that health and wellness is a lifelong journey. Fitness has physical, mental and emotional elements, they are all connected. She encourages her clients to believe in themselves and to embrace fitness.
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4:29 I grew up in Mumbai , I came to Hong Kong … it’s amazing here...
5:23 I am Pooja Laungani, a Fitness Coach, …my role as a Fitness Trainer is to empower clients on their fitness journey…
6:25 [Personalised service]… what are the goals, what they want to achieve…
7:33 [Qualifications]… A Bollywood Dance Choreographer, ...
9:26 [New Clients] Firstly I notice their posture… assess their strength… eating habits…7:09 Women are fearing strength training …
11:42 [A typical training routine]…
13:15 [Age Range] 3 through to 68…muscle mass goes down, getting bulky as a women is a myth…
15:53 [Client story] A shoulder issue… improving the range of motion… Losing weight story…
17:40 Most clients come for weight loss… you can’t lose weight just by exercising… exercise is for building strength…
19:11 [Clients who come in for weight loss]…. A lifelong journey… no quick fix…
20:23 [Helping cancer patients]… we work on range of motion… light weights…
24:30 [A Bollywood dance choreographer]… Dancing is my first passion…
27:27 [Business and the future]… always evolving …amazing transformations of my clients… a book… online projects…
29:09 [Mental Health]… Fitness is physical, mental and emotional… they are all connected…
30:51 [In the next five years]… train trainers…
32:55 [Staying on top of things] Keep learning…industry trends… a network of professions…
34:50 [Books] Atomic Habits - James Clear
35:16 [Habits]… That’s what keeps you going … Recently, I practice meditation… I’ve become more dedicated…
37:55 [Apparent Setback]…. COVID a setback - taught me to work online… that continues now…
37:18 [Morning Routine] Creating a positive tone for the day … a workout… I maintain a balance…
42:44 [Overwhelm] Take a step back … then I get back on track…
44:46 [Key Message]… Believe in yourself …embrace fitness…
Contact Pooja
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My guest on the podcast this week is Kate Whitehead. Kate is an award-winning journalist and qualified psychotherapist based in Hong Kong. In the podcast we are discussing her most recent book, Pandemic Minds, about the psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Hong Kongers.
Following a meeting with the publisher for Hong Kong University Press Kate committed to writing about mental health and the pandemic. Half of the book is first person accounts of the pandemic taken from interviews with a wide range of people from all walks of life, a diverse group of experiences. The other half of the book is the psychology of why we behave the way we do in certain situations.
Every chapter in the book ends with strategies for support to ensure there is a therapeutic element to the book. Kate has the firm belief we are going to have another pandemic. It’s not a question of if, it’s more a question of when and how can we do things next time differently. What has been learnt.
Timings3:19 I’ve lived in Hong Kong since I was 7…I went to University in UK…I’ve been a journalist for 30 years… I’m also a psychotherapist…
5:27 The book is called Pandemic Minds… about the psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Hong kong…
7:57 [Overview of Pandemic Minds]… I wrote it in 6 months… half is 1st person accounts, other half is the psychology of how people behave in a pandemic…
10:49 Final Chapter is “Ways Forward”… what have we learnt… each chapter focuses on different elements of the pandemic…
12:33 First person accounts… half of the book… the book then draws on research around the subject…
15:13 [Sourcing the stories]… I have a huge network of contacts… Jeff Rotmeyer (Impact HK), Father John Whetherspoon (Mercy HK) , Aaron Busch @tripperhead….
18:20 [Quarantine] In Hong Kong we had a three week quarantine… isolation was an issue…
20:28 [Story of Su Hang]… easy for fears to escalate… non communication…
25:54 [Doctors and Nurses]… Front line medical professionals
26:28[Pilots] Caught up in a closed loop system… both groups had difficulty accessing support…
29:59 [Chronic Worry] … A whole chapter on “Uncertainty” – closely linked to excessive worry… focus on what we can change… Eating well, exercising well, spending time with friends and family…
33:51 [Silver Linings]… Three happy chapters at the end of the book… Working from home… Three stories in the “Silver Linings”…
37:57 Gratitude Journals… looking for reasons to be grateful…
39:05 [Surprises- Stories]… what is traumatic for one is not necessarily traumatic for another…
44:27 [Personal story ]… 3 trips to the UK… Hiking was my great release/pastime…
45:47 [Book] – How has it been received…
47:00 [Key Message]… We know another pandemic is coming… change communication…
Contact Kate.
Website: http://hongkongkate.com
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My guest on the podcast this week is Nomita Hathiramani. Nomita is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach & Mineral Therapy Consultant. She helps women heal their Gut and their Skin. Enabling her clients to Age-Well naturally by using a combination of Ancient Nutrition, Ayurveda & Natural Remedies. Her unique healing method is for women who are looking for a natural, effective and holistic approach towards beauty and wellness.
In the podcast Nomita shares her own health story. How she was overweight and went on a crash diet, losing weight only to experience gut issues. Nomita goes into detail of how she felt bloated, was constipated and generally felt terrible. Discovering Ayurveda she implemented it into her life and it helped her detoxify her body over a period of 3-4 months. Nomita also shares two stories from her clients. One with Acid reflux, she helped her get in tune with her own body and her client went on to become pregnant with her second child. A second client had severe inflammation, underwent treatment and within 6 weeks she was feeling much better.
Apart from her 1:1 Nutrition Coaching, Nomita enjoys spreading awareness through educational workshops and articles and contributes to the popular wellness platform mindbodygreen. Nomita has also been featured in South China Morning Post. , LIV, Well Magazine, Foodie, Harper's Bazaar and Green Queen.
3:52 I moved to Hong Kong as a young child and I grew up in Hong Kong… I feel there is an energy in Hong Kong…
5:15 I had a comfortable childhood with lots of international friends…
6:01 I am an Integrative nutrition coach who focuses on gut health…
7:56 I started recommending Ayurveda following my own health issues… it put my body back into balance…
10:01 I was bloated, I was constipated… I felt terrible… I discovered Ayurveda… I implemented it into my life… it helped me to detoxify my body over 3-4 months…
13:28 A lot of self-education… I’ve had balanced health subsequently…
15:22 I started helping family and friends, I started studying Ayurveda… I built a practice…
13:58 [ Client story] Acid reflux… I helped her get in tune with her own body…
16:40 [2nd Client Story] Severe inflammation – within 6 weeks she was feeling much better…
18:54 There are 200 questions on the intake questionnaire…
20:07 [Helping yourself] “Follow a Routine”, a small warm breakfast, a hearty lunch and an early light dinner… avoid snacking it may cause toxins
22:47 [Developing the business] Workshops., lectures, spread the emessage…
23:54 [In 5 years time] Relocate to Dubai… my own centre, more global…
25:23 [Staying on top of things] …
26:08 [Morning Routine] …. Meditate, a yoga sequence, Tibetan Rites… the fountain of youth, a breathing sequence, around 1:30h
28:04 [Passions] Nature, outdoors, practice…
29:08 I am a bio-chemic mineral practitioner…
[Books] Ayurvedic Beauty care – Melanie Sachs, Timeless Secrets Of Health & Rejuvenation - Andreas Mortiz, You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay
32:10 [Last 5 years] Meditation… sets the tone for the day… Drinking warm water during the day…
34:00 [Unfocussed/Overwhelm] …Breathing…
36:31 [Key Message] …The 5 Tibetan Rites : https://www.scalingtheheights.com/wp-content/resources//ritual/09%20The-Five-Tibetan-Rites.pdf
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My guest on the podcast this week is Rishi Narang. Rishi lives in Hong and works in cyber security as a “Security Alchemist”, specialising in security advisory and risk mitigation. Being a neurodivergent individual, Rishi is passionate about mental health and well-being. He is a certified coach and mentor, sharing insights on fostering mental well-being, understanding neurodiversity, promoting inclusive hiring practices with allyship, and mitigating technology induced social isolation.
I met Rishi at an event dedicated to “Neurodiversity’ hosted in Hong Kong. Rishi was diagnosed with ADHD - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in late 2022. He tells the story of his diagnosis in the podcast. Very simply, neurodiversity refers to the different ways a person’s brain processes information. As Rishi explains neurodiversity is your cognitive ability to do things differently, to process things differently and to come up with out the of box thinking that is not neuro typical. It’s a different way of thinking, as simple as that.
Rishi shares his story of discovering his neurodivergence , how it was liberating and understanding how different he is and how similar he is. How it is a boon and a curse. How he stays on top of things with three buckets and shares many more insights including encouraging individuals to explore and experiment, to be curious and to develop resilience.
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04:16 I work in Cyber security… in Nice in the South of France… I found a new job in Hong Kong…
8:44 Later… I got into Entity as a consultant and after two years I joined Google via Mandeant in 2022…
9:42 The title I use is “Security Alchemist” … we identify the weaknesses before the bad actors do…
11:59 I met Rishi at an event dedicated to “Neuro Diversity” …
13:07 Anything to do with neuro diversity relates to mental health and anything to do with mental health people think less of you…
14:01 I was diagnosed with ADHD in late 2022 … Neurodiversity is your cognitive ability to do things differently, to process things differently… and to come up with out the of box thinking that is not neuro typical…
15:07 It’s a different way of thinking…as simple as that…
15:49 [Diagnosis story] …
17:58 Knowing I have ADHD…how different I am…how similar I am… a boon and a curse
20:12 It made me a little kinder and compassionate to myself and others like me… more of an active listener…
21:32 [Story – looking back] Regret… Active Listening … Jumping Ships… Anchor Points…
25:40 [Key Characteristics]… Be creative… Attention to detail…
27:30 [Advice] …
30:15 [Advantages]…
32:12 [Advice] … to adults – explore and experiment …curiosity… resilience…
34:06 DEI – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DNI – Do Not Interact…
37:32[Checks] For ADHD and ADD (no hyperactivity) … see if you are jumping ships… lack long term friends… everything is boring…
39:40 [ Staying on top of things]…3 buckets… 1. Who has asked me to do the task… 2. How much time will it take… 3. What is the deadline… a combination defines the priority…
42:35 [Motivations] I eat deserts before main course… rewards driven, love kindness, compassion, appreciation …
44:50 [Education]… The toughest time in my life… doing – yes … reading – no…
47:43 [Routines]… I am not – I’m trying… everything is in calendar…
50:48 [Key Message]
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Dr. Joyce Yeung is a trained chiropractor with advanced training in stress management and brain development. Joyce uses different techniques including Neuro Emotional Technique (N.E.T) and Quantum Neurology and she is passionate about helping people harness their natural healing power and living to their fullest potential.
Joyce graduated with the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic with honours in the United States. Studying effective stress management, neurological rehabilitation, sensory integration and child brain development. Joyce is one of the three certified N.E.T. practitioner in Asia, a mind-body technique that resolves stuck physical and emotional stress patterns. She assists her clients to move forward by releasing their own healing ability for an energized and joyful life.In the podcast Joyce shares client’s stories illustrating how NET gives back ones freedom to choose in the moment and how each correction builds on the other layers. Results may be seen quickly with some clients seeing improvements after just one session.
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2:47 My childhood was pretty stress free… I knew I wanted to be a chiropractor… I fell in love with anthropology…
5:16 I felt compelled to bring this gift back to where I live [Hong Kong]…
5:52 I’m trained as a chiropractor… advanced training in stress management and brain development…
6:25 [stress management]… we are working on your nervous system… brain and the network… thoughts can create tension patterns in the spine… Neuro-Emotional Technique(NET)…
9:31 Structure determines function… bio-feedback … NET –
11:30 [Client story]… urge of eating chocolate… NET gives you back your freedom to choose in the moment… each correction builds on the other layers… it can be quick…
15:40 [Client story 2] Eczema… after one session she could sleep better…
17:11 [Importance of habits]… changing the brain… changing habits…
22:18 The muscle test seems to be key… then there is no guessing… the body leads the process…
23:55 [How can listeners help themselves]… A tool called FAST - First Aid Stress Tool…https://www.firstaidstresstool.com
25:12 [The next 5 years] … providing resources when people are stuck…
26:15 [Biggest challenge] Getting clear on communication…
27:51 [Staying on top of things]…
32:36 [Passions] Chiropractic … living live to full potential…
33:54 [Books] The Seekers Code – Donny Epstien – how we can harness our own power…
35:13 [Overwhelm- Unfocussed] – I use First Aid Stress Tool… talking walks… eating nourishing foods… taking deep breaths…
37:20 [Key message] Healing comes from above down inside out may you harness your own healing power within you.
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Cristina grew up up in Brazil and workied in advertising in San Paolo before arriving in Hong Kong in 1998. She is a Leadership Coach, Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker. Specializing in leadership development and personal wellness, she supports executives to meet performance and organizational targets, while building professional resilience. Additionally, Cristina is a Certified Wellness Practitioner offering wellness therapies to individuals including Bach Flower Remedies, Crystal Healing and Iridology at the Integrated Medical Institute in Hong Kong.
Cristina shares stories of how she assists corporates who often have stressful jobs, often multi-tasking and very ambitious. Clients she calls “super heroes”, on the wellness side they often struggle to find balance and she assists them to regain their balance and develop resilience. – she shares a story of a client who felt they were in a rut, not feeling balanced whilst taking on more responsibility. Working with different modalities the client was able to focus at work and receive further coaching. An integrated approach enabling the client to perform at their highest level.
Cristina “likes very much what she does” and she sees her future working with coaching, facilitation in wellness. Working with less clients for longer with the aim of going deeper. Longer and stronger. Being a true partner integrating wellness therapies. Working “Where Corporate Meets Wellness”
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4:02 I’m Brazilian, I grew up in Brazil… In San Paolo I started working in Advertising…we arrived in Hong Kong in 1998…
5:07 [The move] It wasn’t smooth…there was a lot of change… I had ups and downs…6:25 Stretching myself … growth , pure growth… I was invited to do corporate training…Coaching…wellness therapy…
9:00 I decided to study the things that worked for me… the things I trust..
10:09 [How is it you assist people]… I have a corporate hat… I also work in the wellness arena… Bach Flower Remedies…Crystal Healing… Iridology… Kirtan Community…
12:17 [Client Story]… I work with corporates … stressful jobs… lack of balance…
17:14 These are very talented people … who are feeling off…
18:22 Another toolbox I have is corporate training… coaching tools…models…
19:39 [Timescales for treatment] To having a solution… at least six sessions… can be bi-weekly… and then it can be longer… an average of around 6 months… what are the areas of focus…
25:12 We dig deeper … the iceberg model… a lot is built on trust…
27:45 [The future]… I like what I do… building relationships… longer and stronger… where “Corporate meets Wellness”… clients are looking for collaboration, partnerships…
31:40 Around 80% of the training workshops – “go to a drawer”…
33:29 [Moving from training to coaching] That’s what I’d like to see more of…
34:37[Challenges]… I had a few bumps on the road… a life long learner…
38:06 [Passions] … Seeing Transformation …working with animals…
38:42 [Dogs]… the benefits of having a dog…
40:24 [An apparent setback]… Loss of confidence…Contact Cristina
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https://manipurawellness.com
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Barry arrived in Hong Kong in 1990 following his graduation from the Philip Institute in Melbourne in 1987 and he practices as a Brain-Based-Chiropractor focusing on removing blocks in the nervous system so his clients brains and bodies are aligned. His mission is to optimize peoples’ health to enable them to live their lives to their full potential. In the podcast Barry shares his story of why and how he became a chiropractor.
Additionally, Barry explains that our bodies know how to self-heal. He shares, in detail, a case study of a six-month old boy with a fever to illustrate how he works with his clients. The six-month old boy was in fact his own son. What is Chiropractic? Barry explains, it is about affecting neurology, it has to be specific to the joint to effect the proprioception in the nerves which fire to the spinal cord up to the brain to allow a connection to the joint.
He is a firm believer in the ability of the body to heal itself, we need to be smart, of course, seeking professional assistance for acute conditions on an as needed basis. Barry believes that we can do a lot to help ourselves and he shares his morning and evening routines to give plenty of examples of practices he undertakes.
Timing
3:49 Early 1990s …. An opportunity to come to Hong Kong… arrived in Dec 1990…6:00 I was the 20th Chiropractor in HK… at the Vital Life Centre…
7:42 Make your worst day your best day….
7:51 [growing up story]… I’m in trouble here… come and see a chiropractor… he did an adjustment… a toggle… like going from black and white to colour…
14:22 [A different chiropractor] … around 50miles away… he educated me…I will become a chiropractor… it changed my belief system… health comes from the inside…
19:00 [How do you help clients?]… we use the word adjustment…your body knows how to self heal… e.g the development of a baby… a fever… is the body healing itself… a lot of ways to detox the body….
25:07 [A case study]… a six month year old boy with a fever… he was happy playing… his innate intelligence was controlling the situation…
29:15 Book – What is Making our Children Sick.
29:52 [Antibiotics]… antibiotic resistant diseases… gut problems…
32:32 [An adjustment] … affecting neurology… allows innate immunity to fuction…
You need to be smart… help the body heal itself…
36:32 We need to be living less from our head and more from the heart…
37:23 We have to look at technology as a tool… its what people do with it… and why…
39:18 [How can listeners help themselves]… We are in charge…ban phones from the bedroom… a cut off time… blue light blockers…no overstimulation…be an early morning person…bed early… morning/meditation/brain training/yoga/
47:09 [Key Message] The body can heal itself…
50:34 There is no right way… be open to the flow of life…Contact Barry
Website: TCC.com.hk
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Tel +852 2973 0353
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Cavan is a Functional Medicine certified Health Coach and a Functional Nutritional Counsellor. He is also a Sleep and Performance Coach for corporate professionals. Cavan has a Masters degree from University of California, an MBA from HKUST. He guested on episode 18 of the “Over Forty Wellness Podcast” In November of 2020.
Cavan is a seasoned Health professional. A journey that has been motivated by his mother’s and his own medical conditions that has included diving deep into Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition, Sleep and Performance. Cavan shares client stories to illustrate his coaching and counselling skills. Emphasising looking for small wins, working step by step working along side his clients, counselling and often having to think outside of the box.
His business is evolving taking two paths B2B where he has plans to influence and impact 1000 leaders operating in the fields of corporate wellness. In B2C Cavan believes more in “Food is our Medicine”. Also Cavan is working with Special Education Needs Children where Cavan explains this may be impacting 6-8% of children in Hong Kong – a growing problem. Once again Cavan advocates a step by step approach.
Timing3:40 I am a Functional Medicine certified Health Coach and a Functional Nutritional Counsellor… and I often introduce myself as a Sleep and Performance Coach…
4:24. My mum suffered from a serious case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome… for 40 + years … and also on the way to becoming diabetic… this launched me on the path of Integrative Medicine… I explored Functional Medicine…
9:07 I have been on this journey to become a Functional Nutrition educator… I wasn’t able to focus, fatigue…. heart palpitations, burnout, adrenal fatigue… I find out what is burnout…
12:17 Mental health has a lot to do with our physical health… talking to corporate organisations… I look into testings…
15:25 [Health Coaching] Is a “Service Industry”… sometimes we forget ourselves…
17:28 [Client Story]… A lady holding a high position in her company… hormonal imbalance …endometriosis…
21:40 [Functional Medicine] What is the symptom here… lets take a look at it…
25:34 [Client Story 2] Gen Z… can’t sleep… counselling… thinking outside the box…2weeks in he is sleeping better…
28:51 All health care professionals should study psychology…
26:27 I would want to find a small win… I work on a 10 week protocol… compound interest
32:29 [Forty something years old]… getting old - I don’t subscribe to that…
34:31[Business evolution]… a big question B2B - I want to impact a 1000 leaders, corporate wellness, … and B2C much more involved in “Food is our medicine”…
39:13 [Special Education Needs Children] … In Hong Kong - 6-8% - a growth of 106%...
43:48 [Parent story] – special education children’s needs…
46:06 In HK we live at a fast pace… doing things one step at a time… sound advice… we may be surprised at the results…
49:18 Where is the improvement coming from…
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Kiki was born in Hong Kong, from an early age she has always been athletic. At school she competed in the 100m and the long jump. In secondary school she was often in competitions and already had her own coach. She believes that if you want to do something and you think that you can, then you can.
Kiki is a personal trainer and runs her own business Gaze – Yoga, Pilates and Fitness. A boutique studio offering classes to women in groups of up eight people. In the podcast Kiki goes into detail on all elements of her business and explains her classes are for clients at all levels from beginners up. Offering a personalised approach whatever is the level and the age of the participants. The teachers can speak in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
The studio is for women only and Kiki explains in the podcast that the yoga can be a part of a social activity with clients sometimes following a Yoga session by going for lunch together. Further, with women only classes beginners may find it easier to participate and for some it can help them overcome any self-consciousness. There are thirty coaches who use the studio and there are classes 7 days a week and it’s not unusual for teachers to fill an available space in a class to ensure their skills are finely tuned.
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3:55 I was born and raised in Hong Kong… As a kid I was good at 100m and long jump… when I move I feel energy…
6:29 In secondary school I am always in competitions… I already have a coach…
10:15 If we want to do something and you think that you can … then you can…
11:22 My profession is a personal trainer… yoga and pilates … my studio is GAZE … fitness and yoga.
14:01 Mobiity and flexibility – more than stretching for 10s – you need to be consistent over time… a practice… clear your mind…come back to yourself… a spiritual activity
15:38 [Benefits of Yoga]…
19:01 My studio is only for women – for group classes… to address the needs for women…
21:44 Friends come from office jobs… tight necks… only 6-8 people in the class… targeted for those new to yoga…more personalised… our teachers can speak in Cantonese, Mandarin and English… whatever the level of yoga… even zero level… softly and gently… also for retired people…
27:19 Nowadays, more girls say let’s have a girl’s day … go to yoga first then lunch later… a social activity…
29:02 [Development of the business] We open the class for one person, keep the passion… classes aim for 95% open – we have 30 people who hold classes…
32:09[Motivation/Inspiration] I’m inspired by my yoga teachers…unconditional love…
34:27 [Setbacks] I review with my mentors… its normal… friends around you can see more clearly…
35:59 [Routines] My stretching… My protein shake… do some yoga practice…review admin for the studio… prep my lunch… join a class if I have time… sharing …
39:38 [Overwhelmed/Unfocussed]…
42:03 [Key Message] …Contact Kiki
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https://gaze.auau.io/en/
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My Guest this week is Jeff Rotmeyer. Jeff is the founder and CEO of a charity, ImpactHK that works with individuals experiencing homelessness in Hong Kong. He is also the founder of the Love21 Foundation that works with the Down Syndrome and Autistic Community. Both charities were founded in 2017.
Jeff developed a passion for standing up for people who are held back. He believes the best things you can give to someone experiencing homelessness is love, care, friendship, community and kindness. ImpactHK was started with the simple mission to pass out some food, with now over 30k unique individual volunteers having participated and helped take 600 people off the streets of Hong Kong.
Love21 is a charity empowering the Down syndrome and autistic community in Hong Kong through sport, nutrition, and holistic support programmes. Since the launch of their comprehensive nutrition programme in 2021, Love21 has provided one-on-one nutritional support on top of the sports classes it offers. Recently it has expanded into providing counselling support for the parents of the community.
Jeff shares many stories in the podcast that illustrate the complexity and scope of the work being done and the work to be done and encourages us to contribute and just to do what we can do.
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3:56 My name is Jeff Rotmeyer founder and CEO of a charity called Impact HK – working with individuals experiencing homelessness in Hong Kong… also the founder of Love 21 Foundation that works with the Down Syndrome and Autistic Community…
4:12 I came to Hong Kong in 2005 as an English Teacher…
5:17 I developed a passion over the years for standing up for people who are held back …
7:25 Teachers are undervalued… they are amazing… now we are teaching in different ways…
9:57 What is the best thing we can give to someone experiencing homelessness… answers like love, care, friendship, community, kindness…
11:38[Story] … Impact HK was started by just going into a park…over 30k volunteers… 600 people off the streets… a holistic model… 50 full time staff…
13:54 Love21 a separate charity… working with Down Syndrome and Austistic community… aim is to raise life expectancy… family support…
17:45 [Where do you see things going in the future] Everyday we are just attacking – from every angle… a great team… constant learning, adapting… find new strategies…
21:02[A story of an individual journey]…
24:02 [A story] With Love 21 … you constantly see progress… we presented a certificate… it’s an opportunity issue…
27:47 One of the biggest issues with autism spectrum is depression… severe depression…
29:30 [Importance of sport]…
30:44 [How to contribute] Reach into your wallet… get on the ride… share the message …
32:40 [The future]… Spread Love 21 in Asia… a step at a time…
35:34 [An apparent setback] A fire … a blessing in disguise…
40:22 When you have a strong message… there are many caring people in the city…
41:50 You have to be able to deal with a lot of pain, a lot of stress, a lot of struggles…
42:25 I really focus on gratitude… gratitude gets me through… I feel lucky…44:29 [Key Message] … Do what you can do…
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https://impacthk.org
https://love21foundation.com
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Tina grew up and now lives in Hong Kong. A passionate baker with 18 years of experience of creating delicious homemade baked products. Tina is also the founder of TD Workshop, a thriving platform that offers baking and cooking classes tailored to individuals seeking to enhance their culinary skills. Tina has a strong foundation in Thai cooking and baking, Tina's expertise is deeply rooted in her heritage, as her mother hails from Thailand. Additionally, she collaborates with a co-partner in Hong Kong to provide card reading consultations, adding a unique and mystical dimension to her offerings.
Tina's genuine love for sharing her skills and life experiences serves as a driving force behind her mission to inspire others to pursue their passions fearlessly. With a belief in limitless potential, she encourages individuals to explore their true desires and unlock their hidden talents. Tina is strong believer in Mindful cooking and shares her enthusiasm in the podcast. Encouraging her clients to focus and live in the moment, to enjoy the process of cooking and to be inspired, to be brave and to just do it.
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3:22 My mother comes from Thailand … My father is from China .. my early memories are all around food…
4:07 I studied in UK to improve my English… it is my dream… I saved for 5 years to fund my studies…A fantanstic experience… I became more open… seeing possibility…
7:35 I found a job in a power supply company interfacing with the factory and the clients…
10:22 I am the eldest sister … I need to solve a lot of problems…
11:29 I found my passion to be a baker and home chef… I was doing two jobs… Three years ago I started a workshop…
13:12 I had a lot of energy… I learnt how to bake… my first customer is my husband…
15:46 I would like to share my little baby – TD Workshop… my second baby… Bakery and Thai cooking…
16:26 I promote mindfulness…also the emotion… self-awareness… being peaceful… to release stress… I love to inspire them…
20:03 [Mindful cooking] Focus… live in the moment…enjoy every step…appreciate…
23:40 When you are calm you see things more clearly…
24:03 [ A typical workshop]
29:01 [Future plans] I want to help and inspire more people… be brave … just do it… why not try…
31:45 [Setbacks] …8 course meals…
35:13 [Motivation] … Moving forward…
38:56 [Becoming unfocussed] I am always having this problem… do a workout… dancing… Thai Boxing… get into nature… talk to a friend…
43:42 I thank my friends for supporting me…
44:48 I can’t change the world but I can change my thought… do what you can do…
46:40 [Key Messages]… Just try…just go for it… don’t think too big… don’t give up easily…
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My guest on the podcast this week is Tricia Yap. This is the second time Tricia has been a guest on the podcast. Previously she featured in episode “131 in December of 2023”. Tricia has been in the fitness industry for closer to two decades. As a strength and performance coach Tricia loves working with Martial Arts athletes and with women in their mid 40’s and beyond.
In this podcast we focus on “Limitless”, where Functional Medicine meets Physical Fitness. Tricia assists her clients to get closer to optional health. We discuss the onboarding process for new clients who undertake a Physical and Structural assessment, a Lifestyle assessment, a Nutritional assessment. The onboarding includes an extended interview to know, amongst other things, who is the client, why are they seeking assistance and how have they become the way they are today.
Tricia goes into detail on the four function medicine priorities, Blood Sugar, Detox, Adrenal and Gut and how the client program is decided depending on the client priority. At Limitless Tricia explains how they leverage testing to understand the root cause of client issues. How you can eat more and lose weight, how losing weight is more complex than the often quoted “Calories In Calories Out” formula for weight loss.
There are many insights shared by Tricia in the podcast like being consistent with your habits and practices at just 30-50% can get a result and being consistent at 80% will yield significant results. The podcast is full of great “Takeaways”.
Timing00:36 I’ve been in the fitness industry for closer to 2 decades, a life long passion… I’m a strength and performance coach…. A serial Wellness Entrpreneur… working with martial arts athletes and working with women in their middle age and beyond …
7:25 Many athletes in martial arts cut boat loads of weight… I love working with female athletes…
9:28 I work with clients mid-thirties and beyond… “the time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining”…
12:39 This is why the thirties and forties are seriously key times… it’s not about doing things perfectly… be OK with making mistakes..
15:59 Between 30-50% consistency – can get a result, at 80% can get a significant result…
17:44 There is a lot of anxiety around being perfect… trending up is progression…
20:49 [Two boats analogy]…
21:49 [Limitless] – Fitness with Functional Medicine…..helping people closer to optional health… helping busy professionals… extensive interviews…
23:40 [Onboarding] Physical and structural assessments, a life style assessment, a nutritional assessment, also an extended interview, who they are , why they are here, how they have become this way today…
27:20 [4 Functional medicine priorities] Blood sugar, detox, adrenal and gut… depending on client priority for their training program…
29:45 We also leverage testing… to understand the root cause… work with their current state…
33:37 [Eat more and lose fat] … More complex than calories in and calories out…
41:37 [Continuous Glucose Monitors]…
45:03 [Blood sugar, detox, adrenal and gut] …. Priorities…Workouts… Priorities can change over time… Scientific and adaptable not prescriptive…
56:00 [Client Story] “If you don’t sleep you will have no testosterone and you can’t do the things that testosterone gives you to do” ….
57:33 [Key Message]…Contact Tricia:
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My guest today is Monica Woo. Monica grew up in the United States. She attended Yale University, where she majored in Economics, and briefly dabbled in investment banking after leaving college. A few years later, Monica decided to attend Columbia Business School and switch fields into marketing.
Thus, began her career in luxury goods and beauty marketing. Monica worked in marketing and strategy for brands such as Christian Dior, Lancôme, and Target in the US and then for Chanel following her move to Hong Kong 15 years ago with her family. Monica goes into detail in the podcast.
In order to have more flexibility in her life to spend time with her children Monica left the corporate world around 10 years ago and started her own online fashion business. Around three years ago, she stumbled upon a Singaporean skincare brand called DR’s Secrets and she has now become very involved in the brand as a skin consultant and a team leader. Monica is passionate about helping her clients, her friends and her team members to realise their full potential. Monica goes into detail in the podcast.
Timing3:19 The very first part of my life I grew up in Hong Kong… We moved to the East coast of US
3:54 My first career…investment banking… I switched into the beauty and fashion world… LVMH, Christian Dior- makeup…
5:10 My family relocated to Hong Kong… I worked for Chanel… Beauty, Fashion and Jewelry…
8:15 I studied business at Columbia… then LVMH. I moved Lancome…
11:02 I moved to Minneapolis with my husband’s job…working with Target… in mass retail…
13:23 I have two boys… I wanted to spend more time with them… I focused on a beauty business…
17:55 I saw an amazing transformation in my skin using “DR’s Secret” I decided to join them… I now have a team working for me …
21:53 This brand is not a traditional brand…straightforward business model… I have tried it and I believe in it…
24:53 [Business evolution] …
25:28 [Friends story] … Exzema…
28:08 [Challenges]… Spending time on skin care… Growing a team…
31:59 [Staying on top of things]… Best World Lifestyles… constant training… importance of supplements… newest training in nutrition and diet…
36:16 [Motivation and Passions]… helping clients, friends, team members… being social… all around beauty…
38:16 [Setbacks – Success]…. I need flexibility… developing different markets…
41:30 [Key Message]
Contact Monica
IG : Monica_DRS_Secret
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