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My guest on the podcast this week is Maura Thompson. Originally from Philadelphia Maura lives in Hong Kong with her husband and their two children. In the podcast Maura tells her story of coming to Hong Kong and how she fell in love with the city.  Maura is a co-founder of Sassy Media Group. She calls herself an accidental entrepreneur. Co-founding Sassy in 2009 initially as a hobby. Sassy has now grown to include 2 brands Sassy and Sassy Mama with locations in Hong Kong and Singapore employing 25 people. We discuss the mission of Sassy as a platform, Maura shares her story of her own personal evolution and the evolution of the Sassy Media Group.  "Health and Wellness"  has always been a focus for Maura. It has evolved throughout her life to fit with her situation, her responsibilities and the different demands on her time. Maura shares some of her Health and Wellness stories in the podcast.Timings 03:44 I moved here in Hong Kong in 2008. I grew up in Philadelphia... 05:45 [Hong Kong] I felt super connected to the city... a season of new beginnings...  7:52 Adventurous] I would classify as not ...I have that spirit within me... 9:05 [What I do now] I am one of the co-founders of “Sassy Media Group”...  10:26  [Importance of Health and Wellness] ... for me personally it’s been so important through my whole life... Important for Sassy... 13:54 I did a Yoga Teacher Training Course upon arriving in Hong Kong...I do Pilates and PT sessions... 16:40 [Being Social]It just feels so good...it links back to Sassy... Activities and Events... 19:02 [Having Children] An amazing journey... I’ve evolved... cultivate but not push... 23:15 [Balance]... It’s such a hard word…it’s a challenge... be honest, be real... 26:23 [Sassy’s Mission] A platform with informative positive reviews... 27:31 [How we assist our readers] To connect ... to have a one stop destination ... make it easy... enjoy events... 30:23 [Evolution of Sassy Media Group] More Events... throw back to the earlier days...expansion into new areas 34:58 [Apparent setback] During COVID I was able to take a step back... I feel its working ...I am proud of this... it was hard for me... 41:55 [Feeling overwhelmed/unfocussed] I’m trying to let go of perfectionism... 44:33 [Key Messages]... 46:22 [Quote] Be nice to people and be nicer to yourself...   Contact Maurahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maurathompsonhk/maura@sassymediagroup.comsassyhongkong.com/ sassymamahk.com/ sassymamasg.com/   Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox        

Angela served as a Registered Nurse (RN) for more than 15 years having qualified over 25 years ago in 1998. She later became a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).  Angela is also Certified Music Therapist (MTA) and a Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery (FAMI).   Having previously worked as a Rehabilitation Therapist at the Provincial Hospitals in Canada and as a Music Therapist at the state hospital in California, Angela has a wide and deep experience of working with clients. Angela now has her own private practice in Hong Kong and is involved in several research programs with local institutions.    In the podcast Angela shares a story of a client dealing with the after effects of an unwanted pregnancy, the grieving process and dealing with loss. How this was further complicated by her family situation. How she dealt with her emotions and what are the underlying issues using Guided Imagery Music to help the client uncover their own solution.  Angela is passionate about educating nurses introducing Focused Music Imagery, (FMI) Music Breathing (MB), Guided Imagery Music (GIM) and Expressive Arts Therapy (FOAT). She desires to educate health care professionals and clients using all these approaches for self-care practices. We discuss this in detail in the podcast.Timing3:40 I moved to Canada for my Bachelor Degree in Nursing… I decided to learn about Music Therapy…5:25 I can finally be free …moving to Canada…7:15 I spent 15 years nursing… I experienced different systems…a wholistic training… different specialisms…10:17 [Why I became a music therapist]… dealing with grief… there is so much good that flows from this…13:19 [How do you assist people]…15:04 [A typical client journey]…more aware of their emotions…insight…hope…17:42[A client story]…22:18 [Guided Imagery & Music Therapy]… A Trance state through music… (very unique for everyone)… Founder : Dr Helen Bonny26:39 [Assistance brought to clients]… Help clients to find their own solution…28:00 [How can listeners help themselves] Music Breathing  - people can learn to help themselves…30:50 [Evolution of the business] I want to bring Music Breathing to nurses… young people need assistance… also older people…33:23 [Continuing to learn] Focusing Orientated Expressive Art… not using music… made me more aware…self care…35:29 [When things get hectic] I like movement, dancing, singing in a choir… I am a swing dancer… quiet time…36:32[A setback that became a success] I am not a marketing expert… I start writing “Journal Articles”…38:26 [If Unfocussed] What do I really want to achieve? …40:00 [Key Message] Wellness you can do for yourself…..  Contact AngelaMusic Breathing https://voices.no/index.php/voices/article/view/3044/Registration: http://bit.ly/3YVVoMH   https://fb.me/e/V9h0TNZN?mibextid=RQdjqZWebsite: www.abundantwellness.com.hkEmail: abundantwellness2018@gmail.comFB https://www.facebook.com/FocusedMusicImagery/IG https://instagram.com/lokhongyuen?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

Dr Benita Perch is a Naturopathic Physician, a Homeopathist and a Corporate Wellness Speaker. Benita has a wide and a deep expertise in optimising health and wellness including but not exclusively, work life balance, infertility and associated treatments, hormonal issues related to menstruation, PCOS, pregnancy and menopause, child health, teen health, mental health, digestive disorders and auto immune diseases  In the podcast Benita shares her story of why she chose Naturopathic Medicine and she describes herself as being like a General Practitioner that uses Natural Medicine. Benita also shares how she helps a lot of clients to get pregnant, sharing a story of how she assisted a client in their journey to becoming pregnant, emphasizing her holistic approach.  We also discuss what Benita sees as the five big causes why her clients’ health gets out of balance and how its not usually just one but is often a combination of causes. Benita emphasizes that we can help ourselves by paying attention to our hydration, nutrition, movement and she emphasizes the importance of sleep and getting some exposure to sunshine.  Bringing wellness into everyday life is a key goal. Benita is passionate about wanting to make people well and the world a better place. Please enjoy the podcast.Timing3:40 [Why I chose Naturopathic Medicine] … The best decision I ever made in my life. 7:25 [How do you help people]… I’m like a GP except I use natural medicine….I’m always trying to bring the body into balance…10:25 I spend a full 70-90 min with a patient…11:15 [Client Story] I help a lot of patients get pregnant…16:08 [What causes most people to go out of balance] 5 big causes – Stress and Emotions, Toxicity, Gut Issues, Food that you eat, Chronic viral illnesses… It’s not usually just one of those… 20:05 [Time period for treatment]… it takes about half the time you have been ill …Reason, Season or Lifetime …22:46 [Checkups]… 23:54 [Time to move from Instability back to Stability] It is age dependant… however it’s never too late… you can reverse so much… there is always something you can do…28:06 [How can you help yourself] Hydration… Nutrition…Move… Sleep… Getting some sunshine… and it’s all free…31:10 [Evolution of the Business]… Going into corporations…Policies… Bringing wellness into everyday life… Shifting  corporate mindset…36:23 [Staying on top of things] Homeopathy, supplement regime, very clean… drink minimally, sleep, exercise, surrounded by efficient women, community, children, reading, meditation, pause…39:05[Passions] I really want to make people and the world a better place… I love to travel… 42:50 [Apparent setback that became a success]… I got really ill in US… I left an Ivy League education … It led me London, then further study in US …45:34 [Key Message] You always have a choice… look deeper   Recommended Books The Way of the Peaceful Warrior – Dan MillmanThe Celestian Prophecy – James RedfieldMany Lives, Many Masters/Only Love is Real/Same Soul, Many Bodies - Dr Brian WeissMark Hyman – WTF Should I Eat   Contact BenitaHttps://www.imi.com.hkEmail: drbenitaperch@gmail.comContact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

Dr Heidi Petrick started her professional career 25 years ago in Australia. She moved to Hong Kong in 2000 where she has worked with a wide variety of clients including but not exclusively athletes, office workers, teachers and footballers. Heidi holds multiple qualifications including a BSc from University of New South Wales, Master of Chiropractic from the Macquarie University of Sydney and a Diploma of the International Academy Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.   In the podcast Heidi goes into detail on diagnosing and treating her clients and emphasizes that today there is a generation who have grown up with electronic pads and telephones, sitting poorly at their computers. Spine misalignment is clearly a big problem, it can result in pain or pins and needles.   A spinal screening is used to diagnose any underlying condition and Heidi also explains how by looking at the sole of footwear she can identify signatures in the wear that give her an insight into the clients underlying condition.  A frequent check-up with her can catch potential problems before they become serious.  Heidi shares her insights on how we can help ourselves including sitting up straight, staying mobile and undertaking physical exercise and eating well. Doing this she believes we can escape chronic pain and its debilitating consequences. Currently Heidi is working at Restore Integrative Medical Clinic and Central Health in Discovery Bay.Timings4:28 I lived in a town called MaKay – North Queensland…  as a chiropractic assistant… 8:35 I did a seminar in Melbourne … would you like to work in Hong Kong…10:40 [Living in Hong Kong] This month it will be 23 years…11:13 I’m going to talk about spines…12:30 When it comes to  spines and bodies… pain, numbness, pins and needles, weakness...14:04 [A Client story] 17:38 With all the joints…all the muscles… brains co-ordination…  sometimes people don’t know they are malfunctioning… 20:24 Chiropractors do a spinal screening… a window into their condition…22:23 [Clients on the way to having a problem] We prefer clients to do an assessment...25:20 Clients can come in for a check up ….27:35 Frequency of visits … it depends…28:55 Chiropractors talk a lot about the Nervous system – the spine protects the nervous system… 31:30 We are dealing with a generation of children… spent their lives playing with pads and screens… 36:05 [Helping Yourself] Sit up straight… stay mobile… walking , swimming…. Get checked… 39:00[A sprained ankle] …proprioception … touching your nose with your eyes closed… stability and agility… sensory motor control…43:59 People can experience anxiety…46:48 [Staying on top of things]…Meditation and sports… Hiking, 12,000 steps… eating well… I see my own personal chiropractor…50:10 [Habits]… Books: Bill Bryson – A Brief History of Almost Everything  “Chronic Pain Costs More to Society than Cardio-Vascular Disease, Cancer and Diabetes combined” Most Chronic Pain is Back Pain and Headache.”  Contact Heidi https://restoreintegrativemedical.comTel: +852 2331 8816https://www.centralhealth.com.hkContact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox Healthy Aging Retreat: https://excellatravel.aweb.page/Healthy-Ageing-Retreat-ThailandLook Better, Feel Better – a Healthy Ageing Retreat  25th-29th May at the Beautiful, Calm and Luxurious Wyndam Hua Hin Pranburi Resort in Thailand . 

Ambikha Devi is an Internationally recognised practitioner and teacher. She has travelled widely in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the USA collaborating with many Masters. Her offerings are founded in but not exclusively Breath, Conscious Dance, Meditation, Somatic Bodywork, Transomantic Practice, Qigong, and Shamanic Practices. Ambikha is a Certified Natural Healing Therapist practitioner.   She holds a Masters Degree in Yogic Science from Manonmaniam Sundarar University Tamil Nadu, India. Ambikha has been studying and teaching all styles and branches of Yoga. She's a Certified Bodywork Therapist practicing Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Massage, and Transomatic Healing Massage.  Ambihka‘s has a passion for Dance and Conscious Movement. She also holds Level 2 Reiki and infuses her Meditation and movement classes with Sound healing and Mantra Chanting.   In the podcast Ambikha explains her wholistic approach to wellness, concentrating on being gentle with ourselves, remembering to breath and emphasising to her clients that they are the healers and her role is to support, to act as the guide on the path. Timing4:20 I travelled to HK for the first time in 1997… to open up Hotels an Restaurant Chains…  5:54 Understand where they are in their life… How can I support you? How does that affect your life…we go through a series of process to aid …coming back home…coming back to love… 10:13 Being gentle with ourselves… life is fast…fast…fast… 11:42 Remembering to breathe… it requires so much to be gentle… it requires acceptance… 12:05 Being gentle with ourselves…  15:30  [Client Story] 28:44 [Helping Yourself] Remembering to breathe…, inner reflection, walking in nature, nature is a natural healer, dancing, yoga, Chi Gong, being in silence … being gentle…to be with people we love… coming back to loving yourself… 35:20 Breathing – breath … breath brings presence… 39:55 Breath going in breath going out … it’s a bridge to our body… 41:09[Challenges] Challenges create colours… we are not the healers – we are the guide… you are the healer… 49:35 [Routines] I have routines I do everyday… Breathing, dynamic movement, dance – with feeling and presence, awareness, Yoga and Qui Gong fusion, prayers, Mantras, Meditation, Gratitude and loving awareness,  Books: Eckhart Tolle: Power of Now, Conversations with God – Neal Donald Walsh The Bhagavad Gita The Path of Love - OshoContact Ambikhaambikhadevi@yahoo.comAmbikha Devi  Karma Yoga (Ambika)FB: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.roa.77985/Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox Healthy Aging Retreat: https://excellatravel.aweb.page/p/a3007bfe-4bf9-4d38-90e7-abbfe56d23d5Look Better, Feel Better – a Healthy Ageing Retreat will be held from 25th-29th May at the Beautiful, Calm and Luxurious Wyndam Hua Hin Pranburi Resort in Thailand . Starting at just HKD5,800 per person for a dual occupancy Garden Room   for 5 days and four nights - excluding travel. In this retreat you will gain skills and knowledge to transform yourself – To Eat Better, Sleep Better, Look Better and Feel Better. 

Candace is a “Sound Healer” based in Hong Kong. Following her education in Switzerland Candace soon evolved her career moving into finance and building websites. Following a painful marriage and separation she went on to learn Hypnosis and Meditation.  Candace finally made the leap to answer her calling to be a spiritual healer using her highly tuned intuitive and psychic gifts. Candace practices as a Mindfulness Coach using “Crystal Singing Bowls” We discuss her career progression and her current business in depth in the podcast.  Using breathing and mindfulness together with hypnosis Candace practices “Sound Healing” – A modality that has been used for a long time existing in many  ancient cultures Sound can produce significant changes in the body including our autonomic, immune, endocrine and neuropeptide systems. Candace helps restore the body’s natural resonant frequencies with careful selection of Crystal Singing Bowls – each with their own resonant frequency.  In the podcast Candace shares techniques such as Breathing, Body Scanning, standing and lying and the practice of giving a “Sound Bath” The podcast is full of great takeaways on how she assists clients and how you can you can assist yourself. Timings03:43 I had a fabulous time in Switzerland… you meet so many different cultures...05:31 I started working in a hotel… I was able to enter into financial magazine industry… I learn so much…09:14 I started learning how to build a website…10:18 I had  quite a painful marriage … I went on to learn hypnotizing and meditation… I am a mindfulness coach using “crystal singing bowls”12:15 [I use] 99.9% pure quartz…infused with amethyst… phenakites… the sound is surreal…13:20 You will feel that sound resonance… oof you are immediately aligned… your brain is aligned with the tone…15:20 [Clients]… what’s bothering you…17:09 [Breathing]… [Toes exercise]…18:20[Body Scanning]…20:01 [Standing Exercise]…21:17 [Crystal Bowl Healing]…24:27 They are hypnotizing themselves…24:06 [Sound Bath]  Usually takes around 30-40 minutes … 28:36 [Channeling] … Healing…gratefulness…unconditional love…31:00 [Client Story]…34:01 [Helping yourself] Be mindful …35:47 [Overcoming a challenge]…42:24 [Routines] I like to meditate at “Sunset time”… I can be mindful for the whole day …44:52[New practices] … Being in control…46:47 [Takeaways]…  Books :Joe Dispenza – Becoming Supernatural, Anita Moorjani – Dying to be meReference : Dr Bell Chung – Near Death Experience https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1bell_c_nde.html  Contact Candance IG: CrystalbowloflightYouTube: Crystal Bowl of LightFB: CrystalbowloflightWebsite: https://crystalbowloflight.com/eu/en/home/  Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox Healthy Aging Retreat: https://excellatravel.aweb.page/p/a3007bfe-4bf9-4d38-90e7-abbfe56d23d5Look Better, Feel Better – a Healthy Ageing Retreat will be held from 25th-29th May at the Beautiful, Calm and Luxurious Wyndam Hua Hin Pranburi Resort in Thailand . Starting at just HKD5,800 per person for a dual occupancy Garden Room   for 5 days and four nights - excluding travel. In this retreat you will gain skills and knowledge to transform yourself – To Eat Better, Sleep Better, Look Better and Feel Better. 

Viv Kan was born in Hong Kong and educated in Canada. As a Mindful Intimacy Coach, Viv helps busy individuals transform their intimate relationships by connecting the mind, body, breath, and Yoni & Lingam. She is a trained practitioner of Yoni & Lingam massage and offers mindful intimacy coaching for women, men, and couples. We go into detail in the podcast of how Viv helps her clients reconnect to themselves and also their partners.  Viv is an accomplished speaker having delivered a TEDx talk at the 2021 Hong Kong Mental Health Conference. She also creates corporate wellness programs as a Mindfulness Life Coach focusing on Sleep, Stress, Mindfulness, and Mental Wellbeing to help employees perform at their highest potential and prevent burnout. Viv tailors her wellness programs to elevate wellbeing -  working with individuals, couples and groups. We discuss "Mindful Intamacy" and corporate wellness  in the podcast.   Timings3:48 I was born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada – Toronto – I moved back to Hong Kong … I feel …at home …in Hong Kong.6:53 I burned out from a fairly stressful job… the environment here is …claustrophobic… I don’t see Hong Kong as home for the long term… I’m half between here and Thailand…5:43 In my Yoga Teacher Training … I transitioned to corporate wellness… mindfulness… stress…sleep…9:35 Nobody talks about mindfulness in the bedroom …in relationships… I help you stay mindful at work and in the bedroom… helping people reconnect to themselves and to their partners…11:06 I teach people to be mindful with each other… to have better relationships…12:29 Most of us are distracted … most of the time… environment…habits…14:02 The first question … is growing up did you have good examples of healthy romantic relationships… 17:44 We over sexualize touch…18:26 What is their intention – For coming to see me…19:15 13 different things with “Intmacy” that people do … I give bite sized practices… get them to do some of the exercises… 21:50 I combine communication with body work … If they are booking a “Tantric Bodywork” with me … Yoni and Lingum massage… a warm up everyday…25:18 Women are not given the time to warm up… it takes around 40 mins…The whole massage session takes around 3 hours…28:01 I recommend a Queen’ and King’s night… it’s not transactional…30:19 [Session length] It depends what they choose… and the individuals…32:17 [Lingum massage] Any type of Tantric Massage the last thing we get to is the genitals… I always include prostrate massage… we often underestimate the pressure on men…36:30 [How can people help themselves]…43:48 [Overcoming a challenge]...The burnout… Starting my own business… Transitioning …a TEDx Talk… putting the talk together…46:10[Staying on Top of Things]… a tough one… I focus on what am I grateful for… Meditation…49:10 [Passions] I love holding mental and emotional space … seeing people transform… healing people… MTR Quote “There is no Wellness unless there is Sexual Wellness”…  Contact VivIG : mindfulintimacyhttps://www.mindfulintimacy.cohttps://www.kanelevate.comIG : vivkanwellnesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kanvivian/Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox  Useful infohttps://www.gottman.com/blog/building-great-sex-life-not-rocket-science/  

Stephen is the Founder and Director of Human Capital Perspectives Ltd.  Hong Kong. Stephen is originally from Malaysia and has lived in Hong Kong for 22years. Stephen is a Business Innovation Consultant he does Business Coaching, Executive Coaching and he also undertakes Life Coaching. As well as addressing Business issues he also coaches his clients families, children and spouses. His work covers a wide spectrum of ages from teenagers up to very senior people in the corporate world.  One day Stephen woke up with an excruciating pain in his chest. He tells the story of the diagnosis, the treatment of his condition and the consequences in detail in the podcast. Stephen also shares the detail of the factors that contributed to his situation and how he subsequently managed his health.  We go into detail on the way Stephen has navigated his journey addressing spiritual, mental and physical elements. Investing time and energy to reduce stress, improve sleep, nutrition and mindset. Stephen shares his message that we should love ourselves and invest in our own medical education to improve our “Health and Wellness”   Timings  03:45 I have been living in Hong Kong for 22 years – originally from Malaysia…05:20 I am a business innovation consultant… business coaching, executive coaching, … life coaching … teenagers up to corporate people…08:43 [Malaysia] Is a food haven… it can be six meals a day…11:06 Coupled with bad food… work stress…11:36 [Health story] One morning I woke up with excruciating pain on the chest… went to the back …I was in serious trouble… you need an immediate operation…15:12 I was able to be calm … because of my belief in God …18:05 Everything is done in one operation… over 200 stitches…19:14 How is it that I never knew I had any problems… you didn’t sleep enough… it was the stress that caused the problems…22:15 [Stress]… tiredness, tightness at the back of the neck, shoulders, …  24:36 [Sleep] 12:00-1:00am through to 4:00am-5:00am…. 26:56 [Weekends] Full of activity…29:24 [Nutrition] … I cut down on carbs … more nutritious foods…32:23 [Mindset] … I need to feed my mind with the right stuff… I am more conscious on how I live my life… I have found new things…37:37 How we talk to ourselves… when a good thing happens … when bad things happens…39:41 [Love yourself] … put educated information in …41:14 Put educated information into your head…  Invest in your own medical education…45:56 [Passions]… Like people to live meaningful lives… Contact Stephen LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-shum-18516a4/Whatsapp: +852 9109 2168Contact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

Sang Ok is a HK-born-and-raised Korean Forest Bathing guide/trainer with a professional background in landscape architecture and sustainable urban development. For over two decades she has worked in sustainable management consulting, spatial design, urban farming research, brand and retail management. In 2013 she founded wknd Ltd, HK a social enterprise currently based in Mui Wo, Lantau Island.   Having grown up in some of the most urbanised cities (Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul and HK) Sang wants to share and remind other urbanites, especially children and elderly, of our innate skills to connect with nature. Her goal is to help people practice mindful and healthier ways of living.   Connecting with nature and connecting with people is a theme that runs through the podcast. We discuss “Forest Bathing”, a nature-based wellness activity and “Urban Farming” working towards sustainability and environmental stability.  We also discuss “The Humble Room” a co-working, workshop and retail space that has become a Community Space where people can come by and ask questions, it aims to inspire people to think more about community and support their social health. Timings 04:29 I’m a Hong Kong born Korean… I am running a holistic wellness space… and I’m a forest bathing guide…07:45 As a forest bathing guide… in various nature based activities…08:25[Forest Bathing] A nature-based wellness activity… originating from Japan… supporting wellbeing…10:46 [Benefits of Forest Bathing]…12:45[“The Humble Room”] A community based holistic wellness space…Offering space for entrepreneurs… More than 50 different enterprises… open for wellness practicioners…18:25 [Urban Farming] Sustainability and environmental sustainability… workshops… collaborating with individuals…23:11 You can really start with something very small….24:35 The Humble Room has become a “Community Space”… Social Health…26:13 Connect with nature… connect with people… we all need to work on this…go hiking, go to the beach… mental and social benefits should ensue…28:39[Future Plans]… Build a modern eco-village…30:16 I Recently became a parent… the best way to educate myself…32:08 [Routines, Practices]…34:10 [Passions] Helping people…37:34 [Apparent Setback] The pandemic got me an opportunity to pursue Forest Bathing… Book: Thinking in Bets - Annie Duke 38:34 [Managing Overwhelm] I try to be patient, breathe… calm down…  Contact SangThe Humble Room: Mui WoIG: wkndhkIG: thehumbleroomFB: wkndhkContact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

Laree Te Kanawa is originally from New Zealand and has been living in Hong Kong for 8 years. She is an Empowerment Coach and Hypnotherapist. Laree practices a holistic approach to health and wellness.  As an Empowerment Coach Laree helps people to bounce back from life’s stressors and challenges so they can achieve their desires and goals in all areas of life. Laree uses Hypnotherapy to help people get to the root cause of what is holding them back and keeping them stuck. Empowering people to let go of the past so they can fully move forward in life. We go into detail of “Empowerment Coaching” in the podcast.  Laree also runs “Mindset Reset” group experiences at her home in Happy Valley and across a number of gyms in Hong Kong.  She provides people with powerful and easy tools to use on a daily basis so they can bounce back from stress, overwhelm, anxiety and exhaustion. Laree also is a public speaker and enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for all things health and wellness as you will hear in the podcast. Timings 3:38 I lived in Australia … London … Tokyo… I’ve been in Hong Kong for eight years…5:57 I knew I wanted to be in Health and Wellness… I wanted to take a holistic approach… I took lots of courses…7:36 I came across rapid transformational therapy(RTT)… I am an empowerment coach… rapid transformational therapist…9:27 RTT helped get to the root cause of my clients issues…10:14 [How I help people] I use hypnotherapy… empowerment coaching…11:47 I’m not good enough…I’m not loveable enough… Things are not available to me…15:31[I’m not good enough story] …19:02 [Build a shield]… It starts with self love… speak your truth…20:46[Self-love]… I love the concept of self love...22:27[Help yourself]… There's an abundance of resources..24:22[The overarching role]… to support and guide …literally hold their hand…26:44 [Big Challenges] … business challenges – getting visible… and selling…30:30 [Staying on top of things] I’m such a nerd… I love learning… there is so much to learn31:59[Favourite podcasts] I love Mel Robbins… Lewis Howes… Jay Shetty…33:30 [Books] What Happened to You - Oprah Winfrey…Bruce Perry… , The Whole Brain Child – Daniel Siegal… The Alchemist – Paul Coleho35:33[Routines & Practices] Morning routine…37:06 [New beliefs,Behaviours,Practices] 1. Speaking my truth – 2 Believing in myself – 3. Living life on purpose …Huge for me…38:55 A nine week course covering 1,2 and 3…39:56[Overwhelmed, Unfocussed] Breathe and Meditate…Quote : You are Enough, Your Voice Matters42:46 [Important Messages] What ever you are going through..Contact LareeWebsite: www.lareetekanawa.comIG: laree_te_kanawa Email: coaching@lareetekanawa.comContact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox  Course: 15th April: Laree is running a 9- week program called the Empowered You. This program is designed to help people speak their truth, believe in themselves and live life on purpose.

My guest on the podcast this week is Gary Lau. Gary was born in USA and he grew up between Hong Kong and the US. He studied for a degree in Business Administration and Management in Manchester before returning to Hong Kong where he has worked since 2012.   Gary is a strong believer in working hard and working efficiently. He feels it’s a blessing and a privilege to be able to serve both in work and in a charity aspect. He is currently working in a family run business PRIMO Model Management.  This is a Special Podcast to promote and assist in the launch of an album entitled “Everyone is Beautiful”. There will be a “Photo Exhibition” in Stanley (Hong Kong Island) being launched the 25th and 26th of March that will last one week. The Album shares professional photographs and stories of 36 Models and is done in collaboration with NGOs supporting disabled people.  Gary shares stories in the podcast covering the inception and the work involved to bring this project to fruition. A project running for over two years involving Gary and countless others involved in this project.  It is a way to give back. A theme that that comes up several times is the podcast. Timings03:49 I’m Gary… I run a Model Agency “Primo Ltd”05:09 “Everyone is Beautiful” – we reached out to four NGOs … who put us in touch with the participants, now, two years later …. We are printing Albums with their Stories … and there will be photo exhibition in Stanley March 25, 26th… opening for a week…7:22[Noah’s Ark Story]…9:28 The other purpose of this project is to challenge people…11:23 The Album is pretty much a magazine… as fashion like as possible…12:32 We encourage our friends to buy one album …and one more to donate it back to the project…13:09 Two of the models are twins… 36 models and 35 pictures… 13:59 [A story that really hit me]…16:33 I am a manager … A Model Agency… I want to give something back…20:23[Giving Back Story] …22:59 Come to the event on 26th March… Purchase the Books… Give a donation…Increase the support we can give to these 4 NGOs…  my ambition is to do this every year…26:54 [Challenges in the project]… Arranging the schedule… Laws and regulations… Albums… 28:59[Staying on top of things] A lot of Friends… Focus – to help others… 36 models , 4 NGOs..30:32 [Passions] … I love doing business… Helping Others31:25 [Setbacks] A lot of hiccups… Don’t give up keep going… believe that you and people around you can do it…33:35 Five years ago I started sleeping early and waking up early…. Get up and go with it… Always bring a book around…37:28 [Overwhelmed, unfocussed]… Go to the Gym… I do pray… Just get up …. walk around…  MTR Quote : Keep Dreaming and Dream Big…  Contact GaryTel +852 6478 7068 (Enquires)Email: gary@primomgt.com.hkIG: @primomodelBella Tung +852 9409 8278 (Receipts)Album Price HK$250Contact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent HiscoxEVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL Official Exhibition Time 25-31 March 10am -6pmOfficial Opening Ceremony 26th March 2-3:30pm Venue: Amphitheatre: G/F, Stanley Plaza

Alex grew up in the busiest part of Hong Kong, in Mong Kok where his family runs a guest house. At university he studied Biochemistry and Cell Biology and worked for a short time in the Pharmaceutical industry, before moving back to Hong Kong.   Alex took over TruStyle as the owner in 2016. He is transforming the purpose of Tru-Style to be a business to empower people “To be seen, be heard and be celebrated” and play a part in bringing sustainability to the jewelry and fashion industry.  Alex leads a creative life and enjoys singing, painting and making ceramic sculptures and he discusses in the podcast how he sees and manages time. He aspires to living a long, healthy and impactful life where playfulness and fun are important. Helping people is a common theme running through Alex’s life and Alex shares several stories to illustrate this in the podcast.Timings3:12 I grew up in Mong Kok… very colourful, busy,…street food… when I was growing up I wanted to sell street food06:20 I wanted to be a lawyer…then a social worker…psychiatrist… I studied biochemistry…8:37 I studied in the States…10:16 Yes I’m 40 (years old) I want a long impactful life… Playfulness and fun is important…12:14 I was chubby kid…in my mid twenties –  health - looking good is important…14:20 Health serves a purpose… I would like to lose weight… with a routine it energises me…  18:11 There is nothing wrong with slipping out of a routine…19:02 I want to look 39 when I’m 60 years old …I want to keep my body and mind energetic…22:20 Humanity has extended life span… it’s based on the way we do things…24:52 I am a manufacturer of fashion jewelery… environmentally conscious…26:40[Story of speaking last]…31:20 [Helping People] …34:34 What’s jewelry to you…40:00 There’s only one thing – it’s life…40:15 [In five years time?]… a healthy body, exhibition of my art… maybe married…travelling the world…42:50 [Assisting ourselves]… the why and how is everything…45:20 [Routines]… I only plan to go to town 2 days per week … walk the dogs, morning meetings… then its flexible… I used to have 30m of singing… I need a routine for exercise…48:51 My life - being creative pottery, painting , planning…. Books : Far from the Tree -  Andrew Solomon MTR Quote – Have you ever seen a flying elephant?  Contact AlexIG: alexseesworldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsee-everyonewins/Website: https://tru-style.com.hkContact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox  

My guest on the podcast is Graeme Bradshaw. Graeme is a Naturopath, a Homeopath and the founding director of  IMI - Integrated Medicine Institute -  that offers a “Whole Body Approach”. Originally from Tasmania Graeme is qualified in naturopathy, homeopathy, medical herbalism and nutrition. Graeme has a wealth of experience and started practicing in 1985. IMI was established in 2001 and Graeme continues to practice. His areas of expertise include but not exclusively, Gut-Brain connection, food intolerances, skin problems and immune support. We go into detail on many of these subjects in the podcast.    Graeme is a strong believer in testing and test-based facts to individualise the natural therapies and treatments he administers. These include but not exclusively GI Map testing, SIBO breath testing, food intolerance testing and DNA testing and again we go into detail on these and other modalities in the podcast. Graeme also shares stories from his practice and personal life.Timings03:44  I do still love Tasmania very much…. 05:03  IMI – Integrated Medicine Institute…about 2001…5:34  What I love about Hong Kong is the diversity of people…. can do people…6:38  I live in Aberdeen Harbour on a boat… the air, the sea…7:14 [IMI] Integrated Medicine Institute …a whole body approach…11:15 A lot of people turn up looking for assistance with allergies…hormone disruptions, anxiety , depression…12:30 The very ancient idea that disease begins in the gut…14:35  [Connection between the gut and the brain] … Sympathetic and parasympathetic… endotoxins… cross from gut into the blood…18:23 [Story – aching joints]…21:14  [GI Map Test]…. Looking at the microbiome…a stool test… 24:50 SIBO breath testing… (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)… Food Intolerance Testing…25:50 Food intolerance testing…29:05 The majority of our illnesses…interaction of body-mind…31:37 [Burnout]… people normally working more than 55h/week… a fairly long slide…35:44 [Helping ourselves]… Stand for our wellness… Nutrition… keep the food real…fitness…sleep…38:10 Story [To get beyond the mind]… mindfulness…how am I hurting myself? Others?... 46:12 How you connect with your community …relationships… what environments you put yourself into…47:40 Heal, Balance, Evolve…50:33 I stand for a whole healed world…52:07 Make a stand for healing your world…  Contact Graemehttps://www.imi.com.hkhttps://www.imi.com.hk/homeopath-naturopath-hong-kong-graeme-bradshaw.htmlAppointments and enquires:  (852) 2523 7121Contact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox    

My guest on the podcast this week is John Keane . John is a Performance Mindset Coach with a broad range of qualifications and skillsets, ranging from Associate Certified Coach with the InternationalCoaching Federation, plus NLP Certified Practitioner, Sleep Performance Coach and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer.As a lifelong learner, Johncontinues to upskil. Currently studying to be a PCC Coach with the ICF and a Master NLP Coach.Buy empowering his clients to make life-long transformational change John elevates them be the greatest version of themselves. John is the founder of his own company Systems Coaching Academy. He provides tailor madeprogramsthat offer one on one and group coaching. We go into detail in the podcast of how Johnassists his clients be the best version of themselves. The podcast is full of great, straightforward advice for listeners wherever you are on your Health and Wellness journey.Timings  03:30 I’ve been in Hong Kong for just over 6 years… a big city with diversity… 7:20 I like to think I help people in different ways… a lot to do with mindset…being more self-aware…10:46 [Mindset] Cause and effect … past stories…holding them[clients] back… language patterns… interrupt it…14:00 [Language patterns]… Journaling…messaging…group calls…start counting the wins…We focus on what’s not working… careful listening…19:20 The importance of gratitude… where we put our focus – the energy goes… different things each day …why?... getting creative…22:15 [Big wins] Simplicity… setting yourself up to win… preparation… routine… 23:38 [Quote] If you hang around the barbers shop long enough, eventually you’ll get a haircut.23:50 [Book] – Atomic Habits – James Clear25:50 [Making a change] Writing it on paper… clear on  the Why…finding reasons…better questions… better answers… what are the actions steps27:33 The GROW model – Goal, Reality, Obstacles, What Next… just get clear… it pulls you like a magnet…28:34 [Perspective Shifts]…29:13 [Funny story]… Facebook live…31:30 [Engagement] … It does depend… getting momentum…programmable…34:41 [A recent challenge]… Going from part-time to full time Coaching…38:00[Morning Routines]… 41:55 [Passions] Constantly want to grow… listen to audio books… best use my time…be the best I can be…44:40 [An apparent setback]… Launching the business…importance of investing in myself…46:50 [Coaches need Coaches]… 49:49 [Books] Think and Grow Rich – Napolean HillAwaken the Giant Within - Tony RobinsThe Power of One More – Ed MylettNever Finished & Can’t Hurt Me - David GogginsDo The Impossible – Jason DreesLeading – Alex Ferguson Quote: Your past does not equal your future – Tony RobinsContact Johnhttps://www.systemscoachingacademy11.comFree FB group of over 2000 membershttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetschoolofhighperformance/Contact VincentContact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

Michele Wisla is a Food Educator and Certified Nutrition Coach following evidence-based nutrition principles. Helping her clients to make optimal choices. She works to empower people with the knowledge and confidence to live well through eating a plant-based diet.   Michele is a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and a licensed "Food For Life" Instructor by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Our Conscious Kitchen was founded by Michele and has provided hundreds of people health coaching and culinary nutrition lessons in her in-person and online programs.  This the second time that Michele has featured on the podcast and I would encourage you to also listen to her previous episode that was recorded in November of 2020. Michele helps busy 40+ year old women learn the healthy action steps for choosing and preparing foods that allow them to show up energised everyday to meet their health goals, lose weight, to feel great now and 20 years from now. We go into detail in the podcast of what this means to change habits and what are the simple and straightforward ways one can, using a step by step approach, move to a plant based diet with all of it’s amazing benefits. 5:14 I’ve always been geeky.. I follow trusted sources…6:09 Dr Dean Ornish … showed heart disease can be reversed… 8:45 There are a lot of half truths out there…10:15 Dr Micheal Gregor - nutritionfacts.org… a good place to go… Dr Neil Barnard, Dr Will Bulsiewicz … Book: Simon Hill - The proof is in the plants…11:44 Science is a moving target…14:59 I would encourage people to do their own research…16:01 The last two years have changed the world…I do more online...I became more nerdy… Plant Based Nutrition … 18:10“Food for Life” coaching … organisation behind me - 15 courses to share…around chronic diseases… all the same root cause…20:26 The hardest thing …is to change their behaviour… people don’t like to change…21:07 I’m a life long learner … a test called “Strengths Finder”… gallup.com22:02 My goal is to  start imparting [knowledge] …23:46 [Helicopter veiw] Getting [the information] out there… Plant Based Eating...27:21[Escaping Yoyo dieting] Its all about “calorie density”… look to low calories food- whole plant foods…31:00 It’s best to eat at home… a 12 week  program… 1st week at a grocery store…11 weeks at the clients home… get in touch at https://www.ourconsciouskitchen.com 36:10 [Helping people to go plant based…]37:45 [Plant based scrambled eggs] …39:26 Doesn’t have to be 100% plant based … Blue Zones…41:15 This month I am releasing a course - a 5 week program… how to start a plant based diet…43:41 What got your here won’t get you there … I have a strong internal why…44:23 [Client Story]Capturing your why…46:00 Meal planning…prepping… focus on flavour…49:09 It’s not just sugar, salt and oil… the plant kingdom is huge…49:34 I eat over 30 plants a day … it’s quite easy to do…there are so many plants…52:02 [Evolution] A slow evolution…49:45 [Books]The Cheese Trap -  Dr Neal BarnardHooked - Michael Moss, Keep Sharp - Sanjay Gupta  MTR Quote T Colin Campbell “ Never before have we had such a deep and broad range of evidence supporting a whole food plant based diet…..Never before... 52:10 [Key Message] Contact Michelehttps://www.ourconsciouskitchen.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MicheleWisla/https://plantbasedlivingwell.com/lp-how-to-stop-counting-calories-this-year/ Contact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

My guest on the podcast this week is Janice Wong. Janice is married with two grown up children. Professionally, Janice  is a psychological counsellor based in Hong Kong. With a Masters Degree in Applied Psychology and a further Masters Degree in Counselling., Janice is a life long learner. Janice runs a counselling company providing private counselling services and counselling workshops. She cooperates with secondary schools and NGOs to provide individual counselling sessions and emotion healthy workshops to teenagers and parents. Motivated by her experience with her own daughter Janice tells her story of being a "Tiger Mum" who decided to understand more about" Psychology" so she could improve her relationship with her children. Janice shares her insights, experience and actionable advice on how parents may assist their teenagers to navigate the transition from childhood into their teens. She discusses this in the podcast.  Janice uses different modalities to build confidence and rapport with children and their parents. Ranging from” Art” through to “Lego Play Therapy”. She shares some cases studies of how she connects with Teenagers and their parents in the podcast.3:39 I was born in Hong Kong - the eldest of three children  I complete university in US…4:36  I used to be a tiger mum…. I study primary school 3 times…It drive me crazy…8:00 [Education] It’s a kind of training…5:30 We don't have a good relationship with the children whilst young …11:01 I started a Masters Degree in Psycholgy… to help the children …9:00 Her emotional health is more important…11:11 The first thing is about the reflection of myself...14:40 [Case study] Helping a daughter…17:09 [Assisting people] I choose a tough segment… Teenagers… I want to help them…they need guidance…20:25 There is a lack of information… 26:45 [Advice to Parents} Say - How did you do? ….. find a way to help… don’t just focus on the mark…learn more about their school life… be proactive…26:46 [Case study] …Response from the parents…31:02 [Advice for helping with teenage children] Find a counsellor… don’t worry about being stereotyped… sit down and just chat…34:59 Find a third Party…35:39 [Evolution] Register in Australia and Canada….37:02 I use different rooms like music room, art room… talk about parents,,, relaxation… 39:25 Prevention is better than everything…40:58 Co-operation with some NGO…especially for under privileged children42:24 [Personal Development] I love studying… lego platy therapy…how to connect to the client…44:40[Setback]… No recognition for counsellors … 47:54[Closing thoughts] Seek help with someone you can talk to to…Contact JaniceWhatsApp: +852 9104 6894Email: janice.os.wong@gmail.comhttps://www.expressiveartslab.comContact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

Originally from France Tina is a vegan chef.  Tina moved to Hong Kong as a fashion designer and instantly fell in love with Hong Kong, for her Hong Kong is special.  She became well known for designing jewelry crafted with semi-precious stones and sold at high end stores such as Lane Crawford and on Peddar Street  in Hong Kong  and Le Bon Marche in Paris. However, in 2008 the financial crisis hit and business reduced dramatically.  Tina tells the story how this ultimately led to her opening her first café, Maya Café,  The café served vegetarian food and Tina tells the story of how every weekend she had queues of people outside wanting to try her zoodles. Noodles made from zucchini  in a French style. Hong Kong people are very curious about food says Tina and started creating her own sauce recipes.   Her current restaurant is called "Ma…and the Seeds of Life". Her cooking is vegan. Tina shows her customers  a creative way to try vegan cooking. A sensory experience, vegan fine dining, in a spacious environment, with very delicate plating and very delicate taste.     Tina has recently started weight training. She was starting to lose strength and she fell down a few times and suffered broken ribs. After just two weeks she noticed she found her strength was improving and she can now carry more and she feels so good. Tina shares this and other stories in the podcast. Timing 04:25 I was a fashion designer in France… 6:49 Hong Kong is very special – either you love or you hate it …7:17 I start my own collection as a jewelry designer… I do fashion shows …. 9:06 My dream is to be on Peddar…boom I’m on Peddar…11:10 In 2008 the economy crashed…. my orders went down …scary… I survive…I have to change…13:16 OK I can put my jewelry in your shop… first place we find is in Moon Street… we choose food…17:05 I love cooking … we are going to do vegetarian food…[I got]inspiration from my grandmother…my mother was a pioneer … eating super healthy…20:10 [Story] How to make raw food… I feel so high… it’s just the enzymes… 22:31 I fall into raw food without knowing it…22:52 I started creating some dishes of raw food…26:16 The restaurant is called “Ma…and the Seeds of Life”… your body knows… 28:00 My cooking is vegan… a sensory experience…show [people] them a nice way …30:24 Vegan fine dining… very spacious…comfortable… very delicate plating… very delicate taste… 34:01 Some people want to try… I am more on the soft side…35:33 [Business Development] Two things. … To gain a Michelin Star…To open a Vegan Hotel… could be a farm37:08 I grow my basil… 39:16 [Routines] a glass of hot water…stretching .. shower… play with cat… breakfast… meditation in the garden…41:12 [Passions] If I don’t live passionately I can’t survive… passion is the drive…42:47 [Weight Training] I started going to the gym… I never think it’s important… I want to do some weight training… 45:00[Weight training story] A box of 12Kg…  Gym 2 to 3 times per week … I feel so strong…48:14 Never give up … do everything with Passion …  Contact Tina https://marestaurant.com.hk/https://www.instagram.com/ma.restaurant/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/cheftinabarrat/?hl=enContact Vincent Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

My Guest on the podcast this week is Venus Chow. Venus grew up in Hong Kong and at the age of fifteen went to the UK to continue her studies. She graduated from University College London in Applied Medical Sciences before graduating with a Masters in Cardiovascular Research from Kings College London. Venus is currently working as a health consultant at the Cardiax Lab in Hong Kong. Cardiax  Lab offers noninvasive cardiovascular screening and diagnosis and heart care management.  Venus goes into detail on the noninvasive cardiovascular checkup using the “HOTMANTM SYSTEM” which can measure up to 30 different parameters related to heart health. A system that was originally developed by NASA to monitor astronauts blood pressure during space missions and has now been adapted for cardiovascular screening.  In the podcast we go into detail of the “Traffic Light System” to classify different degrees of heart health and the associated actions that are recommended to her clients. We discuss widely and deeply the topic of Heart Health. Venus discusses some case studies to illustrate how Cardiax Labs works with clients to provide detailed information on their Heart Health and their recommendations to improve their associated conditions.  Timings03:19 I’m Venus I was born in Hong Kong … I completed a masters degree in Cardio Vascular Disease At Kings College London… 6:15I’m a Health Consultant at the Cardix Lab HK… we receive clients for Cardio Vascular(CV) Health screenings… I may refer clients to see a cardiologist…5:52 Everyone accept the fact  … high blood pressure… hypertensive pills… life long…8:57 Our heart and vessels are very smart… 10:28 What I do is a non- invasive CV Screening… with 8 electrodes … can measure 30 parameters… quicker…more efficient… safe approach…12:27 It takes time for hypertension,  CVD to develop… (Cardio Vascular Disease)14:52 [Serious cases – Red] … around 10%-12%15:27 CVDs are very dangerous… can be stroke … can’t predict it…16:19 Often the parents are healthier than their children… Athletes may have Ischemia…17:43 A silent killer…18:46 [Grandpa story] ….19:30 70% of Lung Cancer patients die from CVD… most common cause of death is “Heart Diseases”… Genetics may also contribute…20:46[Study of CVD and pregnancy] 22:32  Technology... originally from NASA… astronauts CV Health…23:12 [30 CV Parameters]Heart performance … Heart failure signs…Blockages… Output… Dysrhythmia … AI capabilities…novel technology…28:22 [Recommendations] Monitor diet, exercise, CV Health – screening, …Before and after measurents28:44[Case Study] BMI >30 … Was in Red zone – moved to Green zone…33:07 [Case Study]We use the AI system to recommend and calculate dosage… types… 59 year old diabetic male…. Identifying underlying issues…37:35 [Various Plans]Based on the measurements made…. Athletic Approach… depends on requirements… One screening can minimize follow up screening requirements…40:27 [Next Developments] Move into the Science Park… more novel research… Personally I want to study medicine…42:50 [Manage to stay on top of things]… I love music…I know how to manage stress… I balance my work/life…I am between green/amber… so  I exercise 45:56[Staying in touch with modern developments]… my degree helps… intellectual curiosity…MTR Quote: Believe in Yourself.Contact Venushttp://www.cardiaxlab.com/http://www.sramekinsight.com/email: info@cardiaxlab.comTel: 852 2488 8168 Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox

Angie Tourani is an Advanced, Certified Body Talk Practitioner she practices Holistic Health Care called “Body Talk System”. She teaches workshops in Body Talk and Mindscape, an active guided Meditation. Angie trains people to become certified Practitioners in this field. Body Talk is a holistic therapy grounded in the belief that people can use their innate wisdom to heal themselves more efficiently than technology can.  Originally from India, Angie was previously a commerce student. She was always interested and inquisitive about Holistic Health she attended an introductory talk on “Body Talk System” and signed up for a four-day seminar called “Body Talk Fundamentals” She started using the modality on her children and within one month she could see her children’s health shifting. This inspired he to become a practitioner. Angie tells this story in the podcast.   She has been using this modality with her clients since 2005 and has continued to use it ever since. Angie has trained as an instructor and has been teaching “Body Talk System” since 2010 in Hong Kong and Internationally. The genius behind “Body Talk System” is the founder John Veltheim who has combined complex concepts including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayuvedic Systems, Psychology, Osteopathy, and Chiropractic drawing on all the modalities. Angie goes into the detail in the podcast  Angie tells many “Body Talk” client stories to illustrate her approach working the mind and body, a very gentle therapy, healing from the inside out. Workshops are available for Body Talk Access, Body Talk Fundamentals and Mindscape.Timings 3:56 I’m Angie Tourani … I am an advanced certified Body Talk practitioner…4:53 [Finding Body Talk story] My daughter used to get a lot of ear infections… 7:45 Body Talk is ongoing education… I’ve been with this modality from 2005 until now9:29 The way Body Talk System works …10:58 [Story Gut Surgeon] Helping clients in a Holistic Way…12:05 [What is Body Talk] What is Body Talk System? And how does it work?... Communication networks…  15:44 We all inherit DNA … on top is epigenetics…what are the stressors leading to a broken down communication network… 17:16 Our health … is unique to us … we listen to the unique story…18:35 Diagnosing …  generally it is just the tip of the iceberg… Body Talk focusses on the iceberg under the water… 20:07 [Founder Of Body Talk System John Veltheim’s Story]…21:52[Body Talk Treatments] Through Tapping … To make a “Body Talk” system …25:05 [John Veltheim’s system] rooted in TCM, Ayurvedic Systems, Psychology, Osteopathy and Chiropractic.. drawing on all the modalities… 26:47 Very gentle therapy …healing from inside out… good results in just a few sessions…28:44 [Body Talk Client Stories]… High anxiety clients… Gut issues…  case studies on the website…35:21 When you are working with Body Talk you are working with the whole body – mind 38:05 [Migraine Story] – a family thing ….40:27 It’s a popular modality with older patients… can be done remotely… 43:11 [Mindscape] Getting into an alpha state of mind…47:06 [Workshops] Available for Body Talk Access, Body Talk Fundamentals and Mindscape… all on line now.. 49:24 My passion is meditation…. Consciousness work… connection  Quote:   Consciousness is all there is – Ramesh BalesekarContact Angiehttps://www.bodytalksystem.com.hkContact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent HiscoxNote : Recording quality issues with remote recording.  

John Bower is a Personal Trainer and HR Manager at FLEX Fitness, an Executive Coach and an expert in Leadership Talent Development.  His motivation to become a personal trainer arose from his desire to be able to keep up with his teenage sons. At the age of 54 John broke his leg wakeboarding, and up until that point he had never gone to the gym. He discovered at 54 he was no where near as strong as he used to be the previous time he suffered a broken leg at 30.  The broken leg was a blessing in disguise. Strength had become an issue in his life. John tells this story in the podcast.  Being strong has many benefits and John goes into detail on the benefits in the podcast.  improving bone density, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and protecting against falls. Strength is one of the most critical components of wellness, whose importance only increases as we get older.  John classifies himself as a nerd and really enjoys staying abreast of the latest findings in the scientific literature. He applies his extensive science-based knowledge of the fundamentals to assist his clients to become stronger and healthier.Timings3:41 This is my fourth career… 4:20 One of my favourite movies is Forrest Gump…5:32 I have trained to be a personal trainer… I’m helping Charles to set up a new gym…. Training people how to be strong…7:02 I don’t change for change’s sake… I like change… progression … and growth 8:44 The strength coaching is the latest step… what really matters is people… 10:29 Connection …the work I am doing today creates connection… 11:59 I need to be an expert… 13:07 To measure results…feedback is obvious…14:40 What are the things that are presenting to you… 17:33[Strength coaching] That’s why I’m here… how do we make life a better place…18:21 [Strength] The conditions that affect ageing… heart condition…high blood pressure… osteoporosis… avoiding falls … depression… strength is really useful…reduction of all cause mortality… 21:47 Up to the age of 54 I never went into the gym… I broke my leg wakeboarding …23:07 My coach now is Charles… I coach people to be stronger…25:43 The biggest challenge is to go from zero to one… the most useful  and important thing is consistency…28:10 [case study] Young middle aged guy….30:35 In terms of strength progression … [beginners] We tell people not to work too hard… there is an evolution in training…33:04 Coaching executives one in three people suffer with stress… 33:49 [Helping ourselves] Carve out an appointment of 2 *1 hr sessions with yourself …load your physical body with as much weight as it can carry… 2hr is the place to start33:12 If you only come [into the centre] for 1h/w you are already going to make rapid gains… no more than twice a week.. is adequate…37:14[Personal routines] I’m training about twice a week… for each muscle group… 40:34 Strength is vitally important…if we lose our strength we lose our ability to function… the benefits are tremendous… [clip]42:38 [Plans]We want to have a large community of people …43:50 [Overwhelm] Look for the priority…your source of meaning… MTR Quote: “A Healthy Body is Strong – a Strong Body is Healthy” Contact John https://www.flex-fitness.com.hkJohn@flex-fitness.bizWhatsApp +852 96840774Contact Vincent:Newsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPodcast: https://overfortywellness.buzzsprout.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: vincent.hiscox@outlook.comLinkedIn: Vincent Hiscox