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Born in 1990 in Bangalow, Australia, not far from Byron Bay, Torren Martyn is hailed as one of the great stylists of our time, riding all manner of surfcraft, and with a special penchant for twin-fins. He's also one of surfing's great explorers. In 2016, he and his filmmaker pal Ishka Folkwell spent three months circumnavigating Australia in a Land Rover, riding A-grade waves and documenting their trip in the first installment of the film series Lost Track. In 2018, the duo did a similar trip around New Zealand, this time on motorcycles. In 2019, they bought a Ford Transit and drove it from Europe down to the west coast of Africa on a surf hunt. In 2022, Martyn and his partner, Aiyana Powell, bought a sailboat in Thailand and spent an entire year exploring surf breaks in and around Indonesia, culminating in the film Calypte. In this episode of Soundings, Martyn and Jamie Brisick talk about surfing in the middle of nowhere, forging a free-surfer's path, finding clarity and direction, cultivating a cartographic mindset, gaining confidence as a sailor, his quiver, and the logistics, preparation, and knowledge that went into planning for a year at sea.
For our first episode of our Season Three Sacred Spaces Series, sponsored by King Living, we interviewed the brilliant Emma Lane, the creative force behind The Range Estates and the farm in Byron Bay. Emma graciously invited me into her exquisite home, Copperstone, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Bangalow, New South Wales. Copperstone is more than just a home; it's a sanctuary that celebrates slowness, intentional design, and harmony with nature. Set on 48 acres of pristine landscape, the estate is a seamless blend of European heritage with an authentically Australian touch. Our conversation took place in Emma's beautifully curated bedroom, surrounded by her treasured objects and her loyal dog, Ranger, relaxing between us. In this episode, Emma shares her inspiring journey from her boarding school days to a successful career in advertising, and how she came to create her extraordinary spaces rooted in sustainability and mindful living. If you're looking for a dose of inspiration drawn from the power of family, nature, and the beauty of thoughtful design, this conversation is for you. With special thanks to our Season Three Sponsors King Living. Like us at Beauticate, King Living believe that our home is our haven and they design furniture that is designed to change and flex as we do. Their sleep collection is a true example of innovation in the wellness space, and I've been lucky enough to do a road test of one of King Living's beds and customisable mattress in my Sleep Diary. I can't wait to share my experience in episode 4, 5 and 6.... so stay tuned. Subscribe to the show on Youtube and comment to suggest guests and topics Follow Emma Lane on Instagram. Follow Sigourney on Instagram and Tik Tok Follow Beauticate on Instagram and Facebook.
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Tony Cross, a passionate educator, and Principal at the Byron Bay Community School. Tony's journey to teaching began far from the beaches of Byron—he grew up in the rural town of Goondiwindi, Queensland, where childhood freedom shaped his values and perspective on life. After studying at UNE University in Armidale and then moving to Sydney for work, Tony made a life-changing decision in 2017 to call Bangalow home. Tony opens up about the moment he realised he wanted to be a teacher, sharing insights into why the profession is so rewarding. In a world dominated by technology, Tony reflects on the challenges young people face in developing real-world communication skills and why he believes meaningful conversations are more important than ever. He also shares his thoughts on leadership, connecting with nature—especially the beach and ocean—and the history of the Byron Bay Community School.If you'd like to share your story or provide feedback, please contact us via email at chrishanley@byronbayfn.com
Send us a textJoin us for an inspiring episode with Dan Ward, who shares his journey from childhood on Christmas Island to overcoming addiction and helping others find recovery.Born in Melbourne and raised on Christmas Island, Dan navigated the challenges of fitting into new schools while moving frequently. He recounts surviving a category 3 cyclone in Vanuatu and struggling with identity and substance abuse for 25 years. A move to central Australia at 26 sparked his healing journey.Now at The Buttery, a rehab centre in Bangalow, Dan shares insights into addiction recovery, acceptance, and tools for healing. He also discusses helping individuals transition from prison to society, highlighting their challenges and the power of gratitude.If you'd like to share your story with us or provide feedback, please contact us via email at chrishanley@byronbayfn.com
Live music venues are on the decline on the Gold Coast and now the Queensland Government are looking to appoint a night life commissioner to help revitalise the Queensland night time economy. We spoke to Queensland Premier Steven Miles on the show and he revealed the Aussie band he'd like to see live! Last week we crowned the Gold Coasts Ultimate Pie! The Goldie: Bermuda Butchery Beef, the Bangalow bacon, the Balter beer gravy and the parmesan cheese top - just delicious! So how did they sell over the weekend at BCs Bakery in Ashmore? we spoke to owner Terri. Spida noticed a whole heap of fisherman in Coolangatta looking to snare some mullet and so the show asked the question: wat can you do with mullet? The Triple M Gold family had the answer(s) 3 time world surfing champion Mick Fanning has his annual Charity Golf Day at Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club on Friday and he was on the show this morning to talk golf and how bad he is at it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poem Of The Week we get every Friday from Flan and a big week of origin, Pies and other big stuff! Cooly Rocks On is happening this weekend - the cars the music the fashion! We asked the Triple M Gold family if there was a car you wished you still had and did you give it a name? This week we crowned the Gold Coasts Ultimate Pie! The Goldie: Bermuda Butchery Beef, the Bangalow bacon, the Balter beer gravy and the parmesan cheese top - just delicious! So how are they selling at BCs Bakery in Ashmore? we spoke to owner Terri. Big weekend for our local footy teams The Titans and Suns and Spida covered it all of this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Courtney Adamo welcomed us into her beautiful Bangalow home this week to chat all things art. Known for her captivating lifestyle content and keen eye for interior design, Courtney shared insights into the art that adorns her beautiful Bangalow home. We delved into her selection process, the stories behind her favourite pieces, and how she integrates art into her family's daily life. This episode offers a unique glimpse into how art can transform and personalise a space. Courtney is a business owner, book author, podcaster, and creator of popular online courses that helps mums navigate motherhood. Her podcast, Renovation Ready, is a great resource for anyone wanting to perfect their home transformation. Keep up to date with all things Art in My Home via our Instagram. Or find us on Tiktok for some of the best moments.
Dal 7 al 16 marzo, i riflettori saranno puntati sulla quarta edizione del Bangalow Film Festival, la rassegna cinematografica che si tiene a Bangalow, nel nord del NSW, anche quest'anno con il supporto dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Sydney.
Hello there, today is an unusual episode because I have left Lyle at home and have a special guest host. I wonder who that could be?? Today my guest host and I will be sharing all about a “girl's” weekend the two of us had in the hinterland of the Byron Shire in the cute little village of Bangalow. Ok ok, I'll tell you who the guest host is - it is Mikaela from Easy Family Adventures who is actually my beautiful daughter – Miki. We try and have a mother-daughter weekend once a year together, but it has been a little difficult the last couple years. We chose Bangalow for our weekend for quite a few reasons – which we share in the podcast and I'm sure you will agree it was a great decision. We went on adventures into national parks, on very narrow windy roads to the top of a 100m gorge and waterfall. We explored the local village and many of the cafes, bars and restaurants and the famous Bangalow markets. It is a stunning part of NSW and only 15 minutes from the famous Byron Bay – so there is a lot to share. Stay listening to the end to hear where you can find out all about Mikaela's Easy Family Adventures and also hear her advice about the best places to go in the area if you have kids. Oh, and also, find out who or what is Saint Kevin and why we got a bit over seeing Saint Kevin several times a day. I hope you enjoy this episode all about our fun girl's weekend – sorry Lyle – I'll let you back on the next episode. Visit Easy Family Adventures website www.moderndaymamas.com/easy-family-adventures Go to show notes and pictures here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/50/bangalow Visit our website at www.beachtravelwine.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leanne-mccabe/message
Dal 12 al 20 gennaio la cittadina nel nord del New South Wales ospiterà molte anteprime nazionali e mondiali, ma anche eventi culturali e artistici.
This week on the podcast we welcome a true surfing pioneer and one of the sports all time great's in South African Shaun Tomson. Recognised and revered the world over for his exploits in the ocean, it may well be his work outside of the water, that will have an even greater impact on the generations to come. Tune in this week to find out why and perhaps you too could unlock your 'code'.As always we would like to thank the people who make this podcast possibleCherry St Sports & Club Lennox - The beating heart of both the Ballina and Lennox Head community's and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. When next in Lennox Head get on down to Club Lennox and try their incredible food and be sure to wash it down with a Ball & All Mid https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/. And be sure to get quench you're thirst down at Club Lennox with a Ball & All Mid.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
This week on the podcast we welcome a legend of Australian Rugby League in Chris Anderson to the shed. The opportunity to sit, listen and learn from a man who dedicated over 50's years to the game and ticked just about every box along the way, was a rare privilege. Chris's ability to get the best out of himself and the individuals/teams in which he coached was legendary and his honesty and insights into high performance, recruitment and overall coaching philosophy have left plenty for us to ponder on our own coaching journey's. As always we would like to thank the people who make this podcast possibleThe Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/. And be sure to get quench you're thirst down at Club Lennox with a Ball & All Mid.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Cherry St Sports & Club Lennox - The beating heart of both the Ballina and Lennox Head community's and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. When next in Lennox Head get on down to Club Lennox and try their incredible food and be sure to wash it down with a Ball & All Mid https://cherrystreet.com.au/
This week on the Ball & All Podcast we welcome Tom Wolff - north coast local & founder of 'Revive the Northern Rivers'. From an early age, Tom has always been at home in nature, whether that be trail guiding in Tasmania, his work with Outward Bound or cycling from Alaska to the bottom of Mexico (a lazy 10,000km). Since returning home, Tom and his partner decided more could be done to support and care for the diverse range of ecosystems within our local region and thus 'Revive the Northern Rivers' was born. To find out more about Tom and his journey visit http://www.tomwolff.com.au/ and to find out more about the great work he is doing at Revive the Northern Rivers please visit https://www.revivethenorthernrivers.com/ As always we would like to thank the people who make this podcast possibleLennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/. And be sure to get quench you're thirst down at Club Lennox with a Ball & All Mid.The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Cherry St Sports & Club Lennox - The beating heart of both the Ballina and Lennox Head community's and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. When next in Lennox Head get on down to Club Lennox and try their incredible food and be sure to wash it down with a Ball & All Mid https://cherrystreet.com.au/
When it comes to modern surf coaching, no name is more respected or highly regarded than Phil McNamara. Quite simply, if you are a coach (at any level), an athlete or a parent then there is something to be learned from Phil's hard won philosophy on coaching and life in general. As always we would like to thank the people who make this podcast possibleLennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/. And be sure to get quench you're thirst down at Club Lennox with a Ball & All Mid.The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Cherry St Sports & Club Lennox - The beating heart of both the Ballina and Lennox Head community's and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. When next in Lennox Head get on down to Club Lennox and try their incredible food and be sure to wash it down with a Ball & All Mid https://cherrystreet.com.au/
This week on the Ball & All Podcast, welcome Sarah Rosborg, North Coast local and the founder and directer of Kenyan Children's Charity, Rafiki Mwema. Up until 2005, Sarah's life was much like most on the Northern Rivers, however a chance trip to volunteer at a Kenyan Children's home followed by a horrific car accident one week later, changed the course of her life forever. To find out more about Sarah's journey or to help support Rafiki Mwema's mission to better the lives of these courageous kids - please visit https://rafikimwema.com/.As always we would like to thank the people who make this podcast possibleLennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/. And be sure to get quench you're thirst down at Club Lennox with a Ball & All Mid.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Cherry St Sports & Club Lennox - The beating heart of both the Ballina and Lennox Head community's and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. When next in Lennox Head get on down to Club Lennox and try their incredible food and be sure to wash it down with a Ball & All Mid https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/
What a privilege to have Liz Osborne in the shed this week. A highly accomplished Mental Health Nurse and a single mum to 5 children, Liz has lived a truly incredible life punctuated with the highest of highs and some truly devastating lows. Her ability to pick herself up off the canvass is testament to the indomitable strength of her character and we hope you glean just as much wisdom as we did from this episode. As always we would like to thank the people who make this podcast possibleLennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/. And be sure to get quench you're thirst down at Club Lennox with a Ball & All Mid.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Cherry St Sports & Club Lennox - The beating heart of both the Ballina and Lennox Head community's and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. When next in Lennox Head get on down to Club Lennox and try their incredible food and be sure to wash it down with a Ball & All Mid https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/
When it comes to champion human beings on the Northern Rivers, few come close to the contribution made by this weeks guest Col Lee OAM. Whether it be fire, flood or any number of initiatives aimed at bettering the lives of those within our community, Col and his legendary wife Julie can usually be found at the forefront drumming up support or bringing likeminded people together to 'get shit done'. His story is one we can all learn from and hopefully aspire to and it was an honour for us at the Ball and All Podcast to partner with Col and his team at Rotary (Ballina on Richmond) and see firsthand the amazing work they do and continue to do supporting those affected by the devastating floods. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/Cherry Street Sports - The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/
Gunther Rohn is a Master Craftsman in the Surfboard Industry having shaped over 50,000+ boards across the last 5 decades. His incredible insight into the history of shaping along with the finite details of 'what it takes to shape a board' is unmatched in the industry. Join Condo, Woody and Special Guest/Master Communicator Vaughan Blakey, in a journey from Nose to Tail, where the boys dive deep into the life of one of the best shapers ever- Gunther. https://grsurfboards.com/https://www.instagram.com/theballandall_As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/Cherry Street Sports - The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/
The worlds greatest 'Second Opinion Guy' Stace Galbraith joins us for an extremely insightful and analytical scope into the development strategies for the next generation of surfers. A Humble Surf Coach, a Mentor, a Second Opinion Guy, the newly appointed Quiksilver Team Manager- What cant the guy do? Dive into the mind of a pure surf fanatic and absolute master of the psychology behind some of the best athletes in the game! https://www.stacegalbraith.com/As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/Cherry Street Sports - The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/
Vision, perseverance and an uncanny ability to think outside the box, have made Lennox head local, Daniel 'Tomo' Thompson into one of the most sought after surfer/shapers in the industry. With a shaping bay in the childhood backyard and surfing luminary George Greenough for a mentor, Tomo has both drawn on the influences of his past as well as cutting edge science to design boards that have been ridden by Tom Curren, Stu Kennedy and Peter Mel. However, the ultimate compliment would come from the 'GOAT' Kelly Slater, describing him as 'one of his favourite shapers' and bringing him aboard the Slater Designs/Firewire Team as one of their factory designer/shapers. To find out more about Tomo and his journey or to purchase one of his amazing boards visit https://www.tomosurf.com/https://www.firewiresurfboards.com/As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of their beers or to sample their amazing food, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/Cherry Street Sports - The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge community supporter - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/
Let's face it, raising kids is bloody hard at the best of times and rarely is there a hard and fast manual for how to do it. This week however, we're incredibly fortunate to welcome the closest thing to that in Dr Justin Coulson - co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's "Parental Guidance", the founder of happyfamilies.com.au, bestselling author/podcaster and one of Australia's most trusted parenting experts - oh and did we mention the Father of 6 girls. Justin's journey from self confessed school 'drop-out' to leading radio broadcaster to a PHD in Psychology is an amazing journey in itself, however his tips and strategies on parenting and building resilience within our kids is sure to make you revisit this episode many times over. If you get as much out of this episode as we did, please visit https://justincoulson.com/ to find out more. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Cherry Street Sports - this week we say welcome aboard to Tere Sheehan and his team at the Cherry Street Sports Club. The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/
This week on the Ball and All podcast we are incredibly fortunate to welcome Barney Miller to the shed. The word 'inspirational' gets thrown around a lot but when legends like Mick Fanning & Andy King look to this bloke in moments of struggle, you can be certain that Barney possesses some innate qualities that are pretty bloody rare. Barney was only 20yrs old, when his dreams of becoming a Professional Surfer were torn apart when a car he was a passenger in, hit a tree at 130kph - paralysing him from the chest down and Doctors diagnosing him as a complete C6 Quadriplegic. From that point on Barney would receive a lot of 'never's' like - never breathe on his own, use his right arm, stand, walk, let alone surf again. Barney has continued to defy those odds ever since, achieving things that his specialists thought were flat out impossible. Further to that, it is his formidable partnership with beautiful wife Kada and their tireless work to make the lives of others better that makes Barney's story even more special. If you enjoy this podcast as much as we did and you would like to find out more about Barney & Kada's story please visit https://youandmecollective.com.au/. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Cherry Street Sports - this week we say welcome aboard to Tere Sheehan and his team at the Cherry Street Sports Club. The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/
From 9 years playing 'Sam Marshall' on the set of Home & Away, to countless rescues apart of the team at Bondi Rescue, to the chilly waters of the English Channel - it is fair to say this weeks guest Ryan 'Whippet' Clarke has crammed a lot into his 39 years. However for all that he has achieved as an actor, lifeguard, family man and successful business owner, Whippet is both grounded and incredibly driven. Not by fame or personal accolades but by a desire to help those less fortunate than he. So kick back, relax and enjoy some hard won wisdom and a little nostalgia from a guy who essentially grew up in front of our eyes. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Cherry Street Sports - this week we say welcome aboard to Tere Sheehan and his team at the Cherry Street Sports Club. The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/
This week on the Ball & All Podcast, we go 'Around the Grounds' and bring you up to speed with all that has been happening over the past 6 weeks. From Barnesy & his Bluesfest Super-spreader's to Woody's appendicitis, it is fair to say things have not been dull. Kick back, relax and enjoy and we look forward to bringing you some cracking guests in the upcoming weeks. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Cherry Street Sports - this week we say welcome aboard to Tere Sheehan and his team at the Cherry Street Sports Club. The beating heart of the Ballina community and great supporter of the Ball & All Podcast. We can't wait to get back there for another live show and we encourage our listener's to get down there and support the best community venue in the region. https://cherrystreet.com.au/The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling chainsaw's, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/
Il Bangalow Film Festival sarebbe dovuto iniziare l'8 aprile ma, a causa delle piogge che hanno colpito l'area, il debutto della programmazione è stato posticipato a domenica 10 aprile, per una durata di cinque giorni.
What made Kuruvamma desire for a Bangalow? What was Balaiah's stand on disposing the property? Why did the Angel decide to give Balaiah and Kuruvamma three wishes? How were the wishes used?குருவம்மாவுக்கு பங்களா கட்ட ஏன் ஆசை வந்தது? குடிசையையும் நிலத்தையும் விற்பது பற்றி பாலையா என்ன விரும்பினார்? பாலைய்யாவுக்கும் குருவம்மாவுக்கும் மூன்று வரங்களை தர ஏன் தேவதை முடிவெடுத்தது? அந்த வரங்கள் எப்படி பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டது?Youtube Story Link: https://youtu.be/AUd5zxoPEdQ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com
This week on the Ball and All podcast, we bring you our chat with Benny Berry - a genuinely selfless bloke, who in many ways became the reluctant face and voice for so many during the initial stages of the flood crises in Lismore and the surrounding areas. With a career spent in varying rescue service roles both within the government and private sector, Benny is uniquely placed to provide insight and understanding as to how this crisis came about, the stifling bureaucracy and lack of resources that delayed any meaningful response and what we can do to plan and hopefully prevent events like this from occurring in the future. A word of warning as this is one of our heaviest podcasts to date, however we feel it is crucial for those not just in the areas affected but those outside to truly understand the magnitude of heartbreak and loss suffered by so many as well as the unrelenting actions of everyday Australians who put service before self in the rescue, feeding, housing and clean up of both family members and complete strangers. To those who helped and continue to help in whatever capacity, we salute you. To those doing it extremely tough right now, we will endeavour to raise as much as we can to help through our live podcast/challenge for which we encourage those who can to support below.Tickets for the Ball & All Podcast live event on April 2nd at the Cherry Street Sports Club: //www.eventbrite.com.au/e/260698104047The Boaty Boys 4x4x48 Challenge:https://www.gofundme.com/f/boaty-boys-x-ball-and-all-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_nacp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerAs always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer - your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/
This week on the Ball and All podcast, we bring you our best of compilation for 2021. Many thanks go out to our sound & audio genius Louis Muller for pulling this all together, without his help we'd honestly be up the proverbial without a paddle. And a huge thank you to all of our loyal listeners who have so patiently put up with our dribble in order to hear the laugh out loud tales & sage wisdom from a cracking group of guests - some of which have travelled far and wide to be with us in the shed. This is a little tribute and a big thank you to all who have supported us.Tickets for the Ball & All Podcast live event on Friday 11th March: //www.eventbrite.com.au/e/260698104047The Boaty Boys 4x4x48 Challenge:https://www.gofundme.com/f/boaty-boys-x-ball-and-all-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_nacp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerAs always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for their continued support. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome back local legend Adam 'Mello' Melling for a quick catch up on all things sport, including LeBa's 4th place finish at the Australian Boardrider's Battle and we go in depth on the age defying results of legends Slater, Nadal and Brady and detail what separates each of them in the pantheon of the all time greats. Furthermore, we preview a huge month ahead for the Ball and All Podcast as we team up with the Boaty Boys to try and raise some much needed funds for two families doing it tough within our community as well as the Our Kids Charity in Lismore who are providing much needed equipment and care to our local families who truly need it most. We will endeavour to do this through a Live Event on Friday 11th of March at the Lennox Head Community Centre with 400 tickets available so get in fast. The Boaty Boys will also be taking on a challenge of epic proportions by running 7 Kilometres every 4 hours for 48 hours - a challenge invented by none other than David Goggins. If you would like to support both events, please visitTickets for the live event on Friday 11th March: //www.eventbrite.com.au/e/260698104047 The Boaty Boys 4x4x48 Challenge:https://www.gofundme.com/f/boaty-boys-x-ball-and-all-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_nacp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerAs always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for the continued support in the hydration department - seeing as the fridge is near on empty week after week, the beer has been a huge hit. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
After a bit of a hiatus due to Xmas Holidays, Covid infections and our Instagram being hacked by some Bitcoin donkey, we are finally back in the shed with the Head Coach of the Fiji Drua, Mick Byrne. What Mick has achieved both as a player and a coach across three footballing codes is flat out ridiculous. (Below is a small snapshot of his career). Tune in this week to hear one of the most insightful chats we've had on the podcast, and get a behind the scenes look at what separates the best coaches, players and teams from a man who knows.Player- AFL Premiership Winner with Hawthorne 1983- 5th in the Brownlow in 1984- 167 Games for the Demons, Hawks and SwansCoach- Sydney Swans coaching and development - Kicking Coach with the Manly Sea Eagles through the mid to late 90's.- Kicking & Skills Coach with the Wallabies from 1998 - 2000 & 2016-2020.- NZ All Blacks Skills Coach 2005 - 2015 winning every trophy you can pretty much win.- 2001 Named Head Coach of the Fiji Drua Coached by and alongsidevRon Barassi, Alan Jeans, Tom Hafey, Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hanson, Wayne Smith, Michael Chieka and Sir John Kirwan.v As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for the continued support in the hydration department - seeing as the fridge is near on empty week after week, the beer has been a huge hit. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
What do Owen Wright, Adam Melling, Nick Meaney, Connor O'Leary, Stuart Kennedy and Berrick Barnes all have in common? They've all spent vast periods of their careers training under the tutelage of Exercise Physiologist and Goju Ryo Karate (5th Dan Sensei) expert Pete Roberts in his garage in Lennox Head. For a tiny garage, in a small Northern NSW town, that is a phenomenal record. What's even more impressive, is that professional athlete or not, kids who invest time in his gym come out the other side not just better athletes but better people and that in itself speaks volumes to Pete's character and the culture he creates. This podcast is all about highlighting people who are doing great things in the community and Pete exemplifies this and more. So tune this week to gain a bit of old school wisdom from one the best movement coaches around. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for the continued support in the hydration department - seeing as the fridge is near on empty week after week, the beer has been a huge hit. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
When you first meet David Moreira a few things stand out - for starters he is calm and measured in everything he does, secondly his size (think Jockey on the first at Randwick) tricks you into thinking you may have a chance against him on the mat (trust me you don't) and lastly he is possibly the most humble bloke you're likely to come across. For a guy who only moved to Australia a few years back (with little to no grasp of the English Language), it is quite remarkable what he has managed to achieve both on and off the mat in such a short space of time. We're truly lucky to have this bloke in our local community and if you or your kids are up for joining one of the best training environments within the Northern Rivers region, head to https://www.portalbrazilianjiujitsu.com/ to find out more. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for the continued support in the hydration department - seeing as the fridge is near on empty week after week, the beer has been a huge hit. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
What a privilege this week to have WSL commentator (and wearer of about 50 other hats) Ronnie Blakey in the shed. After near on 25 years in the Surf Industry, Ronnie has pretty much seen it all - rising from the basement floor to become editor of Tracks and Waves magazines, being at the forefront of the digital technology boom and commentating on some of the most significant moments in Surfing history. Further to that, he possesses that innate 'Blakey' energy and a born story telling ability that seems to 'light up' any room he enters (this week in the shed was no different). So strap yourselves in for some laugh out loud tales and hard won wisdom from a man many consider to be one of the wisest counsels in surfing today.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for the continued support in the hydration department - seeing as the fridge is near on empty week after week, the beer has been a huge hit. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
If Woody could interview anyone, it would be this weeks guest - Dave 'Rasta' Rastovich and 'WOW' he did not disappoint. As our No. 1 ticketholder 'Saucebottle' said at the end of the night, 'Holy smokes, that was 2 hours of articulated intelligent sentences' - a comment rarely associated with content on the Ball and All Podcast. Whilst there have been Freesurfer's before him, Rasta is synonymous with putting the term on the map, due to his incredible waterman abilities and his propensity to follow his own path - fasting, mediation, yoga, environmentalism, shunning technology, learning from elders, growing his own food and all before it was cool to do so. Not only that but the fact that he can surf anything from your own 'front door' to 'Code Red Teahupo'o' makes him one of the most in demand surfers still to this day. Strap yourselves in for one of our best ever.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Yulli's Brews - Big thank you to Simon and the team for returning after last weeks shed shenanigans - seeing as the fridge was empty at evening's end, the beer was a huge hit. For those of you out there who haven't met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time doing it. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
This week on The Ball and All Podcast we welcome Rhian Slapp and Dylan Steele from The Boaty Boys. What started with one man training on his 'Pat Malone' down at the Boat Channel has morphed into a quasi Mens Health & Exercise group that is doing great things for blokes of all ages within the Lennox Head community. Tune in this week to hear how it all began, the shenanigans that went down on the annual trip away and how you to can replicate something similar within your own local community. To find out more, visit their Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/theboatyboys/ and to get involved you will find them every Tuesday & Thursday morning 5.30 to 6.30am at the Boat Channel - Bring a kettlebell, goggles/towel and a bloody good vibe.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Yulli's Brews - Huge welcome this week to Simon and the team from Yulli's Brews. If you haven't yet met Amanda, Jed, Hans Gropo, or even the big Seabass - we'll make sure that over the next few months we introduce you all. The team at Yulli's Brew know their beer and food in equal measure and they also know how to have a bloody good time combining the pair. If you want to get your hands on one of the beers we've mentioned above or perhaps another tipple tickles your fancy, be sure to visit https://www.yullisbrews.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel, Brucey and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles, blue bottles and Army tanks very very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
This week on the Ball and All Podcast we welcome Noa Deane - a young man with a unique story that links surfing's past, its present and may possibly shape its future. Born into surfing royalty as the son of world champion parents Wayne and Colleen Deane, Noa has gone on to carve out his own reputation as one of the very best 'free surfers' on the planet. Ridiculous airs, blistering turns combined with a creativity and eye for detail more accustomed to an artist than an elite athlete - Noa (along with the likes of Dane Reynolds) are continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible both above and beyond the lip in the year 2021. Whilst it is hard to predict where surfing will be in 20 years time, it would be fair to say that Noa Deane will have a blazed a bloody bright path for whoever follows. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
If Condo was exited to have 'Fitzy' in the shed last week then it went to a whole new level this week. For Dragon's tragic's especially in the modern era - they don't get any better than Mark 'Gaz' Gasnier. Size, speed, skill and what became abundantly clear throughout our chat was that he remains one of sharpest thinkers in the game today. Tune in for some laugh out loud tales, amazing insights into the best players and coaches of the modern era and the launch of his brand new venture Tri Tag Rugby. For more details on Try Tag Rugby and how to get involved visit https://tritagrugby.com/As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
To say we were excited to have Craig 'Fitzy' Fitzgibbon in the shed for this weeks podcast is an understatement. An avid surfer, Jui Jitsu Practitioner and Lennox Head resident - Fitzy also happens to have had one of the most storied careers in Roosters History, playing and coaching in 7 Grand Finals (winning 4) and becoming one of only 30 life members in the clubs 112 year History. After serving his coaching apprenticeship under some of the best in the business in Trent Robinson (Roosters), Brad Fittler (State of Origin) & Tim Sheens (Australia) Fitzy decided it was time step out on his own and take over the Head Coaching reins of the Cronulla Sharks, a club in which his Dad Coached some 30 years ago.In this weeks podcast, we dive into what makes the Roosters one of the premier sporting organisation throughout Australia, the multifaceted job that is being NRL Head Coach and what he hopes the Cronulla Sharks will stand for after season 2022. All in all, Fitzy personifies loyalty, dedication and toughness and if a bit of that rubs off on this young Cronulla chargers, then they will be mighty hard to beat in the years to come. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
This episode is very much a celebration as well as a thank you to all of our guests (who have so generously given up their time and in some cases travelled far and wide to be in the shed), our listeners who have loyally tuned in each episode and our Sponsors - Mez and the team from Lennox Pizza Pasta, Matty Golan and crew from the Station Grocer and the team at Elders Lennox Head/Bangalow who without their combined support it is fair to say the flame would have burned out long ago.In this episode are all the segments you know and love alongside the creative genius Vaughan 'Deadly' Blakey as well as a look back on the remarkable work being done in our local community over the past 12 months by Jackson Connellan and Lachlan Jones from the Healthy Minds Club.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon. https://thestationgrocer.com.au/Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
Tow in Surfer. Tick.World Champion Cyclist. Tick.Paralympian. Tick.Rugby League player. Tick. Rugby Union player. Tick.Ice Hockey player. Tick. Motor Cyclist. Tick. Senior Business Executive. Tick. Motivational Speaker. Tick.95% legally blind. Tick. Do you feel like you're underachieving yet? We sure do.Matt Formston doesn't know the meaning of the word 'CAN'T.' At age 5, he would lose 95% of his sight due to Macular Dystrophy but with incredible family support and grit a honey badger would be envious of, he's stuck it to the bullies and doubters and set the gold standard for overcoming adversity and doing whatever the hell you want to. If you feel like finally getting off your arse to achieve that thing you've always wanted to, tune in for some serious inspiration. To follow Matt's Journey and witness his next challenge to ride the biggest barrel of his life, head to https://www.instagram.com/mattformston/?hl=en to find out more.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
After a long hiatus due to the COVID lockdown, we are finally back in the shed and we couldn't think of a better guest to do it alongside than Anton 'The Barefoot Dutchman' Nootenboom. After 10 years in the Dutch military and 3 tours to Afghanistan - Anton came face to face with his own mental health challenge. As a result of his own journey and that of many of his peers, the idea of the 'The Barefoot Dutchman' was born. Since then Anton has gone on to become the first person to reach Mt Everest Basecamp 'barefoot' and is now four and half months into his barefoot walk from Cairns to Sydney (approx 2900km) to raise much needed money and awareness for Men's Mental Health and in doing so break numerous Guinness World Records along the way. Woody and Barnesy joined Anton for a tiny portion of his walk and it is fair to say they have been hobbling ever since (think stepping on lego but doing it every stop for 3000km's and you get a small feeling of the pain Anton's feet have endured). To donate to his cause or simply find out more about his journey please go to: https://www.thebarefootdutchman.com/https://www.gotcha4life.org/https://www.tomorrowman.com.au/the-teamAs always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/
Welcome to Episode 13 - A new special guest Poppy SomervilleBreakdown of the Episode:Poppy gets Caught in the ActRed Hot Topic - HangoversGrind Gills GearsHumour Me HarryTier List - Social Media PlatformsIf you would like to show us some love here at Untamed & Unleashed please 'follow' us on Spotify - we would love it if you showed your support by leaving a rate and review :)Instagram: @untamedandunleashedpodcastCREDITSHosts: Harry Lee @harryy.lee & Tom Gill @tom.gill15Executive Producer & Manager: Erin Reed @ezzreedTreasurer & Marketing Manager: Nadine Conacher @nadine_conacherFor advertising or general inquires please email:untamedandunleashed@gmail.comSPONSORSFordham's Cafe - use code 'PODCAST' online at Chai Religion for 10% of your order!
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome WSL Sports Practitioner, chiropractor and health & wellness expert Jason Gilbert to the shed. After 20 years working abroad both as the leading Sports Practitioner on the World Surfing League as well as running successful practices throughout Brazil and Peru, Jason will now call the Northern Rivers home for the foreseeable future. In our chat today, we discuss his journey to now - including overcoming his own battles with chronic pain and illness, working with some of the world's best athletes across a multitude of sports (including Surfing, UFC and Nitro Circus) as well as his tips and hacks for optimising your own health and well being. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food, coffee and Ball & All Merchandise in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome celebrated Lennox Head artist and stage 4 cancer survivor Mark Waller to the shed. Mark's story is truly inspirational and the unique lens through which he now views the world, provided us with plenty to ponder. To find out more about Mark, his incredible journey and his amazing Art, head to https://www.markwaller.com.au/. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome back Andy King (episode 19) - coach to World No 1 surfer Gabriel Medina and without question, one of the most inspirational guests we've ever had on the podcast. In this episode we learn about the intricacies of coaching and mentoring one of the best competitors on the planet and we explore Kingy's coaching journey, including his methodology on why adaptability is a pivotal trait in all successful coaches, why both feedback and empathy are crucial in developing a rapport with athletes and how the Tokyo Olympics will be an incredible challenge for so many reasons. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome Jeff Ling - lead guitarist and creative genius behind Australian Metalcore heavyweights Parkway Drive. From humble beginnings at the Byron Bay Youth Centre to the headline act at one of the biggest Music festivals on the planet (WACKEN, Germany), it is fair to say their journey is living proof that you can achieve your dreams, provided your willing to sacrifice and work bloody hard to make it happen. Fresh off their brand new Netflix Documentary 'Viva the Underdogs', it was a real privilege for us to sit down with 'Lingy' and explore the inner workings of one the best live acts to ever come out of Australia.Also on the podcast this week, we look back over last weeks nuggets of gold from our chat with former WSL surfer turned Bookmaker Luke Munro and we go 'Around the Grounds' where there has been plenty happening on the Australian sporting front. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome former Professional Surfer turned TopSport Bookmaker - Luke Munro to the shed. Touted by many good judges as one of the best junior surfer's to have come out of Australia, 'Munner's' give us a unique insight into the pressures associated with being the 'next big thing', his special friendship with Kelly Slater and the troubles that plague elite athletes when the curtain comes down on everything they know and love. Also on the podcast this week, we recap our incredible chat with the original 'Swellian' Jed Smith and Munner's joins us for 'Around the Grounds' where we discuss all the big issues dominating the world of sport. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome journalist and the founding father of the 'Ain't that Swell' Podcast, Jed Smith. As raw and refreshingly honest as they come, Jed pulls no punches on his journey through childhood trauma, the after effects of multiple concussions, sticking it to the establishment through his incredible writing and partnering our great mate Vaughan Blakey in creating the most iconic Live Podcast in Australia today. Also on the podcast this week, Woody details the New Special running at the Station Grocer for all Qld Origin supporters, we go 'Around the Grounds' and detail the latest happenings in sport around the country and we tip our hats to the legendary career of Roosters, NSW & Australian captain Boyd Cordner - a great player and by all accounts an even better bloke.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball and All Podcast, we welcome a legend of Australian surfing and an absolute pioneer for women's sport - Jodie Cooper. A late comer to the sport at the age of 16 Jodie would go on to win 13 CT events, finish No.2 in the world and go down as one of the greatest big wave chargers we've ever produced. Yet the real story is behind scenes - gender & pay inequality, her own sexuality, legendary Hawaiian enforcers, a horrifying surf rage incident, a shark attack, billing in the critically acclaimed 'Girl's Can't Surf' and a side gig as a stunt double alongside Keanu Reeves. Also on the podcast this week, we recap Woody's guest appearance alongside Lennox Head legend Chris 'Brocky' Brock on last Friday's Swellian Podcast in Byron Bay and we go 'Around the Grounds' and discuss our thoughts on the upcoming State of Origin series, the new NRL rules and how age is not the barrier it once was as we discuss Phil Mickelson most recent major victory.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Lad Collective - fellas it's time to get your 'sheet' together and get back on track in the bedroom. Help support the team that support us by simply typing the promo code LENNOX20 on your next purchase and you will receive 20% off - check them out here https://www.theladcollective.com/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Gage Roads Brew Co - The team behind keeping the boys and crowd hydrated throughout the podcast with their Single Fin Summer Ale, Pipe Dreams Coastal Lager, Sidetrack All Day XPL beers. Get online and check them out at https://gageroads.com.au/our-beers/currents/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball & All Podcast we welcome three members of our Aussie Stingers (Australian Womens Water Polo Team) - Amy Ridge, Elle Armit and one of the sport's true legends & national team captain Rowie Webster. With the Tokyo Olympics on the horizon and the squad staying in Lennox Head for one of their final camps before departure, we thought it high time to sit down with the girls and get an insight into their journey as well as the sport described by many as 'underwater rugby, only dirtier'. Tune in as Condo and Woody get a 101 lesson in the sport as well as go behind the scenes of one of our national sporting teams as they prepare to go head to head with the USA for gold in Tokyo 2021. Also on the podcast this week, we run you through a new deal for our listeners provided by our great supporters at the Lad Collective and we go 'Around the Grounds' get all the latest sporting news both locally and around Australia. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Lad Collective - fellas it's time to get your 'sheet' together and get back on track in the bedroom. Help support the team that support us by simply typing the promo code LENNOX20 on your next purchase and you will receive 20% off - check them out here https://www.theladcollective.com/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles and Army tanks very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Gage Roads Brew Co - The team behind keeping the boys and crowd hydrated throughout the podcast with their Single Fin Summer Ale, Pipe Dreams Coastal Lager, Sidetrack All Day XPL beers. Get online and check them out at https://gageroads.com.au/our-beers/currents/Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball & All Podcast we welcome a man described by Andy King as the 'Keyser Soze' of Australian Surf Coaching - Mick Cain. Sharing a few of the better traits of the character made famous in the cult movie 'The Usual Suspects' - Cainy prefers to steer clear of the limelight and let the actions his surfers do the talking. An incredible surfer in his own right, Cainy has seen it all in the industry - through traveling the WQS & Australian tours in the early 90's to owning multiple surf related businesses to where he is now - managing and developing some of Australia's best young talent such as Matt Banting, Noa Deane, Soli Bailey and Macy Callaghan. Tune in as we take a deep dive into the nitty gritty of high performance surfing and find out what one of the best in the business looks for when developing young surfers. Also on the podcast this week, we take the nuggets of gold from our last episode with Dean Davies, we thank the Station Grocer for their very generous donation to the Trojan Juniors and we go 'Around the Grounds' and get the latest from the NFL draft, Silver Lake Private Equity's 12% purchase of the NZ All Blacks and we celebrate what has been a long time between drinks with both the Tigers and Broncos winning at the weekend. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles very very soon.Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Gage Roads Brew Co - The team behind keeping the boys and crowd hydrated throughout the podcast with their Single Fin Summer Ale, Pipe Dreams Coastal Lager, Sidetrack All Day XPL beers. Get online and check them out at https://gageroads.com.au/our-beers/currents/The Lad Collective - fellas it's time to get your 'sheet' together and get back on track in the bedroom. Bill & Ed Ovenden from The Lad Collective have made it their mission to help blokes everywhere with a couple of simple but genius inventions in the bedroom - check them out here https://www.theladcollective.com/ and support a couple of young Aussie blokes have a fair dinkum go of it.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
This week on the Ball and All Podcast we unpack the world of elite high performance with a man who is part athlete, part high performance coach and part bio hacker Dean Davies. Dean's ability as a coach (who has worked alongside athletes such as Owen Wright, Adam Melling, Natalie Cook and Mathew McEwan) and as a health and wellness practitioner have very much been shaped by his own experiences as an elite 800m runner and as an age group World Champion in Downhill Mountain Biking. His own experiences have lead Dean on a path towards helping others realise their potential through identifying and addressing psychological barriers on the road to achieving professional and personal success. Also on the podcast this week, we look back on the takeaway's from last weeks episode with Pararoo skipper Benny Roche, (without doubt one of our most inspiring guests to date) and we go 'Around the Grounds' and discuss all the latest action both locally and around the world. All that and much more, so strap on your scuba tank's as we go on a deep dive into the mind of Dean Davies.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles very very soon.Gage Roads Brew Co - The team behind keeping the boys and crowd hydrated throughout the podcast with their Single Fin Summer Ale, Pipe Dreams Coastal Lager, Sidetrack All Day XPL beers. Get online and check them out at https://gageroads.com.au/our-beers/currents/The Lad Collective - fellas it's time to get your 'sheet' together and get back on track in the bedroom. Bill & Ed Ovenden from The Lad Collective have made it their mission to help blokes everywhere with a couple of simple but genius inventions in the bedroom - check them out here https://www.theladcollective.com/ and support a couple of young Aussie blokes have a fair dinkum go of it.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.
The words 'adversity' and 'inspiring' get thrown around a lot in the world of sports but it is these two words that sum up this weeks guest Benny Roche and the team that he represents - the Australia Pararoo Football Team. The Pararoo's are Australia's national football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or symptoms acquired from stroke but don't let their perceived disabilities fool you - these blokes are ferocious competitors with skills and work ethic that rival some of the best able bodied footballers around. On top of this, they are also role models in the community who despite being dealt some fairly shitty hands both personally and professionally, continue to work hard and not let these challenges get in the way of where they are going and what they want to achieve. Benny's story from living with the daily struggles and adversity associated with CP - to representing his country on 54 occasions (scoring 30 goals) - to saving the CP Football program here in Australia by raising $160k in under 8 weeks (when the Australia Sports Commission cut their funding) is fair dinkum one of the best stories we've come across whilst doing this podcast. And if you're inspired further by what you hear today, then check out this extraordinary documentary by Tim Ferguson (in the link below) that explores in detail many of the players and stories discussed in today's podcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kjh1FmCDAYAlso on the Ball and All podcast this week, we look back on all the action from the first leg of the World Surfing League Australasian tour in Newcastle. We go 'Around the Grounds' and get the latest happenings in sport both locally and around the world and we pay our respects to Tommy Raudonikis - one of Rugby League's toughest competitors and one of its greatest larrikins. As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles very very soon.The Lad Collective - fellas it's time to get your 'sheet' together and get back on track in the bedroom. Bill & Ed Ovenden from The Lad Collective have made it their mission to help blokes everywhere with a couple of simple but genius inventions in the bedroom - check them out here https://www.theladcollective.com/ and support a couple of young Aussie blokes have a fair dinkum go of it.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Gage Roads Brew Co - The team behind keeping the boys and crowd hydrated throughout the podcast with their Single Fin Summer Ale, Pipe Dreams Coastal Lager, Sidetrack All Day XPL beers. Get online and check them out at https://gageroads.com.au/our-beers/currents/
This conversation was recorded live, in Bangalow, as the third of five live interviews as part of Resilient Byron and Renew Fest's ‘Resilience & Regeneration Roadshow' These are community forums in villages around the Byron Shire bringing people together to discuss and action how we can create resilient communities. I was so grateful to have had the chance to sit in live conversation with Richard Jones who, back in the 70s wanted to make and sell ceramics at the markets but, by his own admission “kept getting side-tracked” Those side-tracks included supporting major environmental campaigns, helping to establish Friends of the Earth Australia and Greenpeace Australia, and THEN serving in the NSW parliament for 15 years, often holding the balance of power on the cross bench and using it to negotiate to save old growth forests, create new marine parks, and protect Aboriginal rights. Some side track! Richard is an absolute joy to speak with, and you can't help but smile listening to his bubbly enthusiasm. But his quirky nature has meant that during his time in politics he was often chastised as a 'pot smoking nudist'… (I don't know about you but a pot smoking nudist seems way more relatable than most politicians we see these days!) Richard and I talk about his trips to inner space (literally, his acid trips), his reflections on politics and using his position of influence for good, and what he wants to see to create resilient communities in our local regions. Importantly, he talks about how we need to change our expectations… for example how is it that one person can own a huge block of land and do nothing with it, or expect to rent it out at a massive price? What if we use our land resources for appropriate housing or small scale agriculture, creating opportunities for agricultural jobs for young people and local food production, whilst also helping to address the issues of housing security and isolation? Richard's zest for life is infectious, and I think you'll really enjoy hearing his perspectives and reflections on life. You'll also be pleased to know that Richard now has come full circle and makes and sells ceramics at the markets, under the banner Rainforest Ceramics, with a portion of all sales going to rainforest conservation. Please enjoy this conversation from the Bangalow leg of the Resilience & Regeneration Roadshow, with Richard Jones.
After a bit of a hiatus and a crazy Live Show with the 8th Immortal Andrew 'Joey' Johns, The Ball and All Podcast is back in the shed along with one of the most down to earth and underrated athletes on the WSL tour - Connor O'Leary. Born and raised in Cronulla to parents Akemi, (a Japanese surfing champion before moving to Australia) and Finbar (a local shredder on the Cronulla surf scene) Connor was practically raised in the ocean and taught to surf at the same breaks where Aussie surf legend Mark Occhilupo got his start. Down to earth, humble and with an incredible work ethic - Connor has had to grind and persevere more than most just to earn a shot at the Dream Tour. With this podcast coming at a really pivotal moment just prior to the Australian leg of the WSL Tour, it was great to get a chance to sit down with a bloke in the prime of his career and understand his journey thus far and what makes him tick. Also on the podcast this week, we look back on the takeaways from our epic Live Show with the 8th Immortal Andrew 'Joey' Johns. We go 'Around the Grounds' and get the latest happenings both locally and in the NRL and we pay our respects to a couple of sporting legends who are no longer with us. All this and much much more.As always we would like to thank the people who support us:Lennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples and a huge supporter of the podcast - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head or get online and check them out at https://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au/Bareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Get down to The Station Grocer Lennox Head or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.The Station Grocer Lennox Head - Your 'one stop shop' for all things fuel, food and coffee in Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers. Get down and see Matty, Joel and the team and who knows, if Woody has his way they may be selling small reptiles very very soon. The Lad Collective - fellas it's time to get your 'sheet' together and get back on track in the bedroom. Bill & Ed Ovenden from The Lad Collective have made it their mission to help blokes everywhere with a couple of simple but genius inventions in the bedroom - check them out here https://www.theladcollective.com/ and support a couple of young Aussie blokes have a fair dinkum go of it.Elders Lennox Head & Bangalow - with the real estate market really struggling in small map dot locations like Lennox Head and Bangalow, Elders thought it was time they got their name out there on the world stage - that is why they market themselves on the internet at https://www.elderslennoxhead.com.au/. https://bangalow.eldersrealestate.com.au/Gage Roads Brew Co - The team behind keeping the boys and crowd hydrated throughout the podcast with their Single Fin Summer Ale, Pipe Dreams Coastal Lager, Sidetrack All Day XPL beers. Get online and check them out at https://gageroads.com.au/our-beers/currents/
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Il Bangalow Film Festival, in programma tra il 14 e il 23 gennaio, apre con La Dolce Vita e sarà una "festa del cinema" esclusivamente in presenza, racconta il direttore Christian Pazzaglia.
We're absolutely thrilled to have acupuncturist Jost Sauer back on the pod today sharing his cosmic insights. In today's chat Jost and Mason explore the role of intuitive understanding in the Chinese Medicine model, and how going beyond the linear into the realm of the energy field and consciousness is a key factor in healing. Today's conversation is deep and insightful, Jost is an absolute wealth of knowledge and wisdom, sharing his experience as both a practitioner and student in a easy and accessible way. Dive on in to challenge your analytical mind and expand your cosmic awareness. "With being human comes obligation, and the obligation of the human is to free our blockages. If the whole planet frees the blockages, we are in Paradise." - Jost Sauer Mason and Jost discuss: Intuitive understanding as a foundational pillar in Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine and the energetic realms. Five Element Theory. Human beings as energy beings. The soul as our human blueprint. The physical organs vs the energy organs; the Western and Eastern concepts of what these are and what they embody. The life/dealth, Yin/Yang cycle. The importance of a daily Qi practice to creating harmony within the body, mind and spirit - consistency is key here. The definition of health - "my perception of health is the ability to transform symptom into flow." Jost Sauer The body as a crystalline structure. Tonic herbs as messengers from heaven. Fad diets and intermittent fasting. The link between your level of health and your capacity for intuition. Using herbs and practice to clear obstructions in the meridians and energy body. Who is Jost Sauer? Jost (aka the lifestyle medicine man) was born in Germany in 1958 and is an ex-hippie, anarchist and drug runner turned acupuncturist, popular author and healthy lifestyle expert. His background includes competitive skiing, body-building, and ironman training, but after post-drug suicidal depression led him to martial arts and the study of TCM, he discovered the power of Qi, the cycle of Qi of Chinese medicine and that a natural rhythmic lifestyle holds the secrets to anti-ageing, health and success. Jost has been using lifestyle therapeutically for his clients for over 20 years. Jost is an expert in Chinese Medicine, which he lectured in for over a decade at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, he has been running successful health clinics since 1991, initially specialising in addiction recovery, and has treated tens of thousands of clients. His passion is sharing his ongoing discoveries about making lifestyle your best medicine through his books, blogs, articles, workshops and retreats. Resources: Jost Website Jost Facebook Jost Instagram Jost Youtube Clock On To Health Book Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus we're on Spotify! Check Out The Transcript Here: Mason: (00:00) Bro, welcome back. Jost: (00:01) Yep, thank you Mason. Mason: (00:02) It's so good, man. I had so much fun last time, and... well I'm just stoked that you ended up down here, Bangalow way. We're not back at work yet, but as soon as I knew you were going to be in the area, I was like "Yeah, I'm coming out of my shell," to come and rock another podcast with you. Jost: (00:18) Yeah, awesome. Mason: (00:21) How's it been going over... You're at the Starlight festival? Jost: (00:23) Oh look, I love the Bangalow Starlight festival. I love festivals in the first place because it allows you to meet a lot of people from all different walks of life. And the people connection is crucial. Because obviously in Chinese Medicine, everything is contextual, nothing is absolute. And you can write a book about Chinese Medicine, but unless you meet people and you actually establish a relationship, Chinese Medicine really doesn't work and the beauty of those festivals is you meet people from all different walks of life and you can really meet what goes on in their life and you can find something that is of value to address. Chinese Medicine is... The reason I love it so much is you can... It's so versatile, you can apply it to every situation. And it's a medicine that is designed to evolve and to take you constantly to new levels. Mason: (01:13) Some of the books are amazing but they're 2D, right? What you're talking about is blowing out that web, of that connection, that invisible web, into a 5D reality, which is the nature of the medicine. If it's 2D, and stays within an institution or a hospital or just one particular context, you're not going to get that full experiential nature of what it is. Jost: (01:34) No, it's a colorful language. It's a colorful medicine. It's a many thing that goes far beyond the scope that we perceive in our conscious reality. Chinese Medicine, it comes from the energetic realms, it comes from the spiritual realms. So it comes from Qi, it comes from... By the time it's channeled down, and funneled into this narrow red bend reality, it has lost a lot of its meaning. The idea is to expand our horizon and consciousness, again in order to bring the whole complexity of Chinese Medicine into application. And that requires, obviously, thinking outside the box all the time. It requires for you to actually not go linear, because if you go linear you limit the medicine. And the beauty of this medicine is, you can go into any situation and if you're open to it, you always know what to do. Because the intuitive understanding is like the prime element of this medicine and we need to train that. Jost: (02:40) The intuitive understanding, it's not the something that belongs the conscious mind, it belongs to our energy field, and our soul. And Chinese Medicine has got its origin in this spectrum of the energy field, and understands that the blueprint for everything what we see is in the energy field. And basically, everything that's going to get developed and discovered and invented, already exists in the ether. So, the Chinese already tapped into that. For it to exist in the physical, it must have its origin in the energy field. So, the good thing about that is that in Chinese Medicine, we don't have that doom and gloom thinking. So, a lot of people think, our earth is going to collapse. Mason: (03:36) Yeah, there's not that ambiguous... That anxiety that comes from the ambiguity of the unknown, right? There's no crisis mode, as you said. Jost: (03:48) Yeah, no, absolutely no, totally no. Because the fact is that we always find a solution. Mason: (03:51) Yeah, and that's not just in- Jost: (03:53) Because there are always people who would tap into the ether, it will not stop. The whole idea of Chinese Medicine, what we experience in the physical reality, is based on the five elements. The water nurtures the wood, the wood feeds the fire, the fire becomes ash, which is earth, the earth evaporates, air, clouds, it rains, it's water, it feeds the wood. It's a cycle that will continue forever. So, that's the biochemistry within the physical, but how to direct the five elements is obviously the mind, it's obviously our perception of where we are going to take that. And that intuitive understanding that takes us to direct the five elements comes from the energy field. Mason: (04:37) So let's talk about that. You were talking about training your intuitive nature, because that's something that in the West, it seems to be the biggest struggle with taking on, in fullness, Chinese Medicine over into the West, is taking it outside of an analytical, complete system. That's what is happening in the West, everyone wants to still... We talked about it in the last podcast. We started talking about pathology, disease classification and all those kinds of things which doesn't necessarily... You can do it side by side with traditional Chinese Medicine. Mason: (05:10) However, you try and take Chinese Medicine and make it work through the lens of Western pathology... You're going to basically cut out, which is what we do with surgery all the time, you're going to go and cut out that intuitive nature that is that 5D colourful, living web of medicine that Chinese Medicine really is. So, how do we transfer into a modern time and train that intuitive nature, and bring with it not just this... In the West a lot of people are like, "There's always a solution, always something is going to happen," But it's kind of "Cross my fingers and hope it works," verses when you really are tapped in and your intuition and your nature of where to take your five elements and where to take the healing for yourself and others is coming from a real energetic realm that you're plugged into, right. So that you're not kind of hoping, it's not like a belief system, it's just like, "Well, this is a reality." Jost: (06:08) It really exists. Mason: (06:09) It exists, and that's a reality. So how do you train tapping into that reality? Jost: (06:14) Yeah, you can't use your academic mind for that. Obviously, that's why this is not possible with our daily practice. Mason: (06:20) Yes. Jost: (06:21) So, in Chinese Medicine, it states over and over, we are energy beings. Our energy field is structured by the meridian system and the acupuncture meridians and the organ structure exists in the energy field, so every organ is an energy organ. So that means, it's already within us. So, as a soul, before we incarnate, before we come into this physical world, we already got all the instructions about what to do, it's like a survival kit, like a mission statement, a full on instruction manual. It's in each of the energy organs. And the energy organs in Chinese Medicine are the ones, as we talked in the last podcast, are written in upper cases, to differentiate it from the western organ. So- Mason: (07:09) And it's very important. I just want to reiterate that, that's why we we'll say, "Liver wood," to make sure that we're hitting it, that we're not talking about the lower case 'L' liver organ and that's it. It's a very... as you're saying, it's the entire encapsulation of that wood element, and it happens to be called the Liver. Jost: (07:31) Yes. Look, the spiritual hierarchy, which the Chinese refer to as heaven, which is governed by Tao, which you could say is God. So, they have created the physical, and they have put in meditators between earth and heaven in order for it to develop, and this is what the souls are. Our souls, when we incarnate, are equipped with our mission, we know exactly what to do. We are given all the instructions for it to grow. The spiritual hierarchy want the earth to become better, it's the plan. The mission is for the earth to become a beautiful planet, that's the aim. We will not destroy this, because there is always really good souls coming in with instructions in the energy organ of knowing exactly what to do. Jost: (08:18) So, the example I use is, someone was 50 years of age, who gets a new iPhone. They don't know what to do because the iPhone, or the smart phone is not coming with an instruction manual. So, what do you do? You give your phone to your five-year-old niece. And she immediately shows you how to use that phone. So the instruction of how to use that phone is already in the energy field of that young child. Mason: (08:45) Mm-hmm (affirmative). Jost: (08:46) Yes? They already understand, before they incarnated, they already had all the instructions. So they look at iPhone, iPad, bang, they know what to do. Mason: (08:54) Mm-hmm (affirmative). Jost: (08:55) Yes? So obviously we don't have that, at my age I didn't have that in my organ system, I have to learn it, I have to acquire it, but the young child has it and they get it. So, we constantly got souls coming in with information in the energy organ that will have all the solutions in order to bring the earth to the next. Because this is why, like at Bangalow, you meet a lot of conspiracists, and a lot of people who believe in doom and gloom, and there's a lot of people from the surrounding area that run around and tell you, "This is it, the earth is going to collapse next year." Mason: (09:30) Very pessimistic, yeah. Very. And I've been there as well, it's a very analytical place. But that doom and gloom, it's hard to get out sometimes when you think, "But this is the reality of it, and if I look away from it then all of a sudden I'm going to shut down and become one of the sheep." Verse, by broadening your awareness of what is actually going on. Jost: (09:50) Yes. It will not collapse. Why? I mean, it took the spiritual hierarchy billions of years to build all this, they've got a big plan, they've got a big mission, they know what they're doing. The fact is, it's regulated by Yin and Yang. The physical is always subject to Yin and Yang. That means creation and destruction co-exist. That means, for us to move to the next, there will be destruction. Of course we see the destruction, but the destruction is not the end. Mason: (10:16) Mm-hmm (affirmative) Jost: (10:17) You know? It's the beginning of the new. It's a transformation. Like in therapy. 40 years in my work as a therapist, in order to make someone healthier, in order to transform, you destroy a lot. Like in my training in Chinese martial art, we create a new body. Mason: (10:33) Mm-hmm (affirmative) Jost: (10:35) Yeah? I create a new body, every day I train I create a new body. But in order to create a new body, I destroy the previous aspect of my body. That means I'm always in pain. Yes? I'm always destroy an aspect of my body. It's like body building of a car. If you want to get a new panel done, you destroy, you wreck the car first and then you put new panels on. So, the earth goes through that process, it's an evolution. Jost: (10:58) So obviously, if we don't understand the process of transformation and if we aren't have the intuitive understanding develop that means we are aligning with the energy field, we can get trapped in destruction. We can get trapped in the observation of "It's destroying itself." That means we are so trapped. And this is regulated by the physical body, and unfortunately, the Liver energy is responsible for that. If the Liver Qi is stagnant and the Liver Qi doesn't move, that means you actually... It's not moving proper, it can get stuck. Because the Liver is directly going to the Heart, to the Fire Element, and that's where your perception of awareness comes in. Your mind perceives by the Heart. If the Liver Qi is stagnant, the mind gets stuck on one aspect, it gets stuck on the destruction, it can't see the creation, it can't move on to the next. Jost: (11:55) So now you see doom and gloom. You see Yang but not Yin. So you see a Yin Yang symbol but only with the yang. And so Liver Qi stagnation is unfortunately a by product of a lifestyle. So a lifestyle, if we don't develop the skills to make the Liver Qi move, we cause Liver Qi stagnation. Liver chi stagnation can come easily from inappropriate way of living. For example, marijuana, pot, impacts on the Liver. If you smoke regular, what it can do, it can actually stop the Liver Qi moving. So what happens now? It becomes a staccato towards the Fire. Now the mind can't perceive the next so it gets stuck on the destructive aspect. It sees Yang but not Yin. Mason: (12:46) Yeah. Jost: (12:47) Marijuana can do that. I've been observing drugs for a long time, and this is one of the side effects of pot that it can make you stuck on only perceiving Yang, not Yin. And that means now you can see it's going to get doom and gloom, it's going to destroy. Now you perceive reality, "The earth is going to die." So, the fact is that all of us actually know exactly what it's about and we just need to get to the intuitive understanding of our body, and that requires the Qi to flow. If the Qi flows, that means it goes through all the other organ systems, now we've got access directly to our energy field, now we have access to information about our mission, we suddenly understand. So this is where it goes into, we need to do the practice every day. So we need a daily practice. So, yeah. Mason: (13:43) Well this is what I like, I mean, this is a nature of Chinese Medicine that's highly made that transfer over into the West, but not fully, is that one that, if we're talking about Liver Qi stagnation, are we going to just unlearn how to understand that and just bring into our household an understanding of what that is, or are we going to go to a practitioner. Okay, we can go to a practitioner and get some needling and get things moving. Mason: (14:07) But as you were saying, daily practice, procuring your own ability to keep your own Qi moving so that you become your own practitioner. And then, I think from looking at that Yang side of things, whether it's conspiracy, or... we're always looking for solutions, with Yang it's doom and gloom so we're looking for like, how do we right this wrong. And so, right the wrong is the mentality of "I am a patient, I need to go to a doctor, I am sick, I've got a symptom, I need to right this wrong." And then when you do get the Qi moving, and you have the Yin, that accumulative energy and that calm and that still energy of the Yin, you can start to... The mind, the Heart energy can move and the mind can start moving towards not so much as a problem solution and what I'm fixing in myself every day with my practice, but something more exploratory, something more cultivating, something more exciting. Mason: (15:00) So, with the daily practice. Let's have a look at that simplicity, because that's something I like hitting again and again and again with everybody. So theoretically, what does it feel like for you, when you get there and you say "Okay, there's the potential for Liver Qi stagnation, however I am in here in a not solving problems, in a not fixing myself state of mind." What is your state of mind? Are you exploring yourself? Are you looking for longevity? What does it feel like? Jost: (15:32) I look for to free my energy field. Okay, so our job as human beings, in order to be of benefit to creation, that means we are of benefit to others and ourselves, so we benefit creation. In order to be beneficial to others and to life, I need to free my obstructions in the meridian system. So if my acupuncture meridian are free flowing, I am without... Without a deliberate action, I am good to others, I'm not planning to be good, I'm naturally good. So I'm not deliberately good. I'm not going and making a conscious decision to be good, I'm automatically good because my energy flows freely, I'm automatically embracing the situation from the best perspective, and I'm naturally considering the person as a friend. So our job as humans is to actually clear the blockages in the meridian. So I don't have actually a future thinking, because I've been doing it for so long so I perceive myself as a soul, a soul doesn't think future, because it's infinite. Mason: (16:43) Mm-hmm (affirmative), yeah. Jost: (16:46) I'm in the present, yeah? Because that's the only thing that matters to the soul. So I don't actually go far into the future, maybe I should but I can't actually go in. Mason: (16:58) Maybe for a bit of fun. Jost: (17:01) The fact is that every morning when I wake up, the only thing that concerns me is the blockages in my field, and I know exactly there are blockages in my large intestine meridian. If I don't correct them, it can't control my Wood. If it can't control the Wood, I will have irritability and crankiness, that means I most likely will harm someone by saying something rude, or I feel irritable and cranky and angry, that means I harm myself. Mason: (17:30) Mm-hmm (affirmative), are you a Lung constitution? A Metal constitution? Jost: (17:34) No, no, it's a fluctuating system anyway. Mason: (17:38) Yeah, of course. Jost: (17:39) It's like... Now that's like a general approach. Every morning, I know exactly, I'm going to look at whatever the obstructions are- Mason: (17:48) What's your process of... Just scanning? Jost: (17:50) Yeah, it's scanning, yeah. So, the dominating symptom, that's what I mean with "It's fluctuating." So it's not a dominating element, there is always a dominating symptom, and the symptom in Chinese Medicine, the symptom belongs to the body, it's subject of the physical body but it doesn't belong to the soul, it's not property of the soul. The energy field does not know symptoms, the soul of our nature is pure awareness, joy, bliss, but the soul incarnates into the physical and that means it matches itself with the central nervous system of the physical body and that causes symptoms, that's pain. And that's sensory, and that leads to thinking. So, in the mornings, I will always wake up to a dominating thinking, a thought, and a dominating symptom. So it could be a pain in the knee, it could be... With me, obviously because of my injuries from when I was hard into sport, so usually injuries come up like an aching knee, aching hip, something like that. Or if I worked too much in the day before and I got too intensely involved with transformational processes with my clients, I have energy stuck from that previous day and that gives me a squeezy sick feeling in the stomach. And so, whatever it is... Or I feel lethargic, or depression, whatever. Jost: (19:19) The fact is, whatever is dominating, I sink into that. And then I use my body to clear the meridians. So I hold onto that symptoms, I don't drink coffee. I don't do anything to override the symptoms. I love coffee, but I drink coffee when I don't need it. Mason: (19:36) Yeah, that's the way. Mm-hmm (affirmative). Jost: (19:38) Yeah. It's just a... I love coffee, I love cake, I love everything, I love red wine. That's the beauty of living that way is that you can enjoy everything, I'm not trapped in you need juice diet, I'm not trapped in any diets. If you put the focus on clearing your energy field first, you are in charge of substance. That means you know what to do because you don't need it. So if I wake up and drink coffee to get going, I override the symptom, I'm giving the instructions now to the body and to my energy field, and I don't actually want to clear that. So what happens now is, I actually stop getting access to my information about my intuitive understanding. So if I wake up and get straight into coffee, into sugar, into distractions, into cigarettes, or meeting people or having a call- Mason: (20:34) On the phone? Jost: (20:34) Yeah, on the phone. What happens now is I'm actually stopping, what happens is I stop the internet connection to my energy field. So it's like I got my computer but no internet connection. So my energy field has got all the information. To access that information, I need to unblock the obstructions in my energy field first. Mason: (20:59) And you're using your physical practice to do that? Jost: (21:01) Yes. This is the beauty of... If you love yoga, you do yoga. If you do core training, you take core training. If you do stretches, you do stretches. If you love TRX ropes, you use TRX ropes. If you love martial arts, you do Tai-chi. It's really irrelevant what practice you do as long as you know why you do it. Mason: (21:22) So talk a little bit about that. Are we talking about intent here, like if you have an intention to move through? And what you were saying before about whatever deficiency or blockage we are experiencing that day, and watching to see if you know or if you don't... We all know it really well, because we know where we get emotionally hung up during the day and we know where we lack a bit of compassion or empathy or where we get angry at people. For me, it's criticism, and it's mostly... It might come up as criticism for others but I feel that if I go a little bit further, I can feel that real hectic criticism of myself that it's emerging from. But I know that's my blockage, right? And that's an interesting thing, it was a good reminder from you the other day. I can't remember what you said specifically on Instagram, but you were like, "Look, there's no bad people or bad emotions, it's just an energetic blockage." Jost: (22:09) Yeah. Mason: (22:09) Right. Super fascinating. So you're saying, no matter what your physical practice is... Because I like that approach as well. It doesn't really matter what your... Everything can be your spiritual practice, everything can be your energetic practice. Jost: (22:20) Yeah, everything is a spiritual practice, as long as you know what you do. You need to know why you do it. So if you understand that what the practice is, from a physics perspective, exercise is like piezoelectricity. It acts on crystallization and the obstructions in the crystalline arrangement. So what happens is that when we have a blockage in the energy field, that blockage is, as physics has identified, is in fact a crystalline arrangement. It's like... Your acupuncture point is in fact a crystal. So if the energy is not moving through it's because a crystalline arrangement has been. That's what pain is. When we try to avoid pain, and don't move in a certain area with our body, we actually enhance the obstruction, and that becomes a crystal, it's like crystal. And that crystal is memories, it's full with all kind of memories about issues, whatever that is. Mason: (23:24) So that is crystalline, sedimenty, like a deposit within the- Jost: (23:31) Yes. When you use Chinese massage therapy, which is an enormous, complex field, which takes... in China, you study medicine first, then you specialize in Tuina, which is the Chinese massage therapy. So all up, seven years, eight years before you are actually allowed to work on people. And what they do, they sit on the point with the knuckle, and they know exactly, "This is a crystal." So what they do is they apply piezoelectricity on that point. Piezoelectricity means, you are putting pressure on the crystal. If you apply pressure on a crystal, the energy that's inherent in the crystal will now be released. That's the sister of the cigarette lighter, the electric cigarette lighter. In a cigarette lighter, you have a crystal and you put pressure on it, the energy, and it gets connected to the gas that becomes the flame. Cars used to have a piezoelectricity. Piezoelectricity is a physics fact, everyone can Google it, it all comes up. Jost: (24:34) But our body is also piezoelectricity, it's a crystalline arrangement. When our meridian system matches with the central nervous system, that merging becomes crystalline, it's a crystalline arrangement. So the meridians have got different pathways to the nervous system, but the crystalline arrangement is the result of the two. And it's the process of the energy with the central nervous system, the blood flow etc. So the crystalline arrangement doesn't belong to the soul, but it's incarnate and matched with the central nervous system, it becomes crystalline. So that's why when you sit on a certain point it can transmit energy all the way up the other part of the body. Mason: (25:18) Yeah, right. Jost: (25:18) Yeah, and so this is where death point striking in kung fu comes into, we know exactly what point to hit. In that moment, you hit the acupuncture point and the blockage in the crystal now gets reversed and it stops the flow and people die. Death point strike, it's called dim mak. So obviously it takes decades to study and learn and by the time you master this art you have no interest in applying it. Mason: (25:47) Mm-hmm (affirmative), yeah the way it normally goes. Jost: (25:49) But healing is exactly the same thing. So the healing, the Tuina, the Chinese massage therapy, understands that the blockage is the cause of the problem because that crystal stops the energy being taken to the energy organ and stops the energy from the energy organ to be moved to the other parts of the body. It basically physically stops intuitive understanding to be developed. So the question we started at the beginning is how to develop intuitive understanding, the answer to that is, to free the meridians of its blockages and that means we have to go into the crystalline arrangement and actually free the blockages. Because once you have the blockages free, that means your senses, your awareness merges, your thoughts meet your soul nature and the awareness of your soul nature now influences your thoughts. Suddenly your thoughts are generated by your soul awareness rather than by conscious mind, reflection, analysis. Jost: (26:58) So instead of going into using your conscious mind and you're looking at a rational formula, your thoughts, if the energy flows freely to the energy organ, because the crystalline arrangement has been taken care of, what happens now is that your thoughts are influenced by the awareness of the soul. Means when you talk to someone, you suddenly know... You just suddenly understand, you suddenly see a blue print of something. For example, if someone talks about a problem, and you suddenly know. That's what the seer is used in therapy, like in the old days when people had a problem, they had to see the shaman. The shaman was able to connect his thoughts to the soul awareness and suddenly saw, suddenly knew what to do. Mason: (27:51) It's so simple as well. That was the thing... When I was first getting into it, in talking to you about it, it's real electric and romantic and it's amazing and the language can go... You're like "Oh whoa, you do this and this and the thing goes into this and goes into the energy organ," but we all know the experience. If everyone listening, and I mean, even for myself, this is a really familiar place, when you just have those days when you're moving your body a few days in a row in a way that is unblocking whatever needs to be unblocked, right? Its not like a mental idea of trying to get fit or trying to fix myself in any way, I'm just moving, enjoying that movement, exploring my body. Jost: (28:32) And you get unblocked, that's all it is. Mason: (28:34) Just unblocking. And then after a few days you get into a little bit more of a flow, because maybe you've been sleeping a little bit better and just eating a little bit better and all of a sudden you're popping and the ideas start coming to you and you're talking to someone and as you were saying... Everyone knows this experience, maybe I can feel what they're going through a little bit, I can relate a little bit and then you just have a really nice conversation and that person comes off feeling a little bit better. It doesn't need to get much more complex than that, that's like that flow state of a day. Mason: (29:03) I think what's for me where I've always got tripped up is I've gone... I've thought it needed to be more complex than that and I thought I needed to work harder and I needed to move more and do more Qigong or do more stretching or more standing meditation to compound it verses just allowing it to be a nice, gentle consistent building over time and really going, and sure, Mason, that you can relate, you're going nice and slow and steady enough, and you're going to be able to keep this up for the next four, five, six decades. And that's something I'm really coming back to at the moment, just how simple it is and how simple the intention, in all its complexity, just to be, just to get tapped into your intuition, a little bit, doesn't need- Jost: (29:48) The key is consistency. Mason: (29:50) Far out, isn't it. Jost: (29:51) It's consistency is the key. The latest discoveries in performance sport therapy, it's all about, you never go to the extreme, but it's consistency. When people look at my body, they always know, because I'm very conditioned and they always go like, "My god, you must be hardcore in weight training and things like..." Firstly, I don't touch weights. But it's about... The people "How do you get the cut look, how do you get so cut?" Mason: (30:17) "How do you get chiseled?" Yeah. Jost: (30:18) How do you get chiseled? Consistency! Mason: (30:20) Yeah. Jost: (30:22) Every day! Consistency! Years after year, consistency, that's the key. I'm not strong, I'm consistent. But in the consistent, you become strong. Mason: (30:32) You become really strong. Jost: (30:32) Yes, that's it. So, I'm not going for the strength, I'm going for consistency, then the consistency over time, that makes you strong. It's a totally different approach, in Taoist view. Mason: (30:41) Well you completely bypass the mental idea of what strong is, as a gain and as something to own, and you start awakening this phenomena of strength from your body, right? Jost: (30:52) Yeah. You don't go hardcore, for example if it says 50 kilos on the bench press, I would do 30. I mean, I don't do bench press. But the idea is to... In case you would do this, yeah. So you never go to the extreme, but you're going to do it every day. And that's the key. This is where a lot of really incredible physiques, like the Russian sport conditioning, they are leaders in the field. Mason: (31:19) Insane. Jost: (31:20) Unbelievable what that dude.. Pavlov one of my heroes, I love their bodies, let's talk about it here, this Russian sport condition. But those guys, they're in their seventies, they've got incredible physiques, they're 80 years old, they've got physiques like mindboggling. Their key is consistent. Every day, every day, every day, just build and build and build. Because what happens is, this is where, if you every day honored, you de-obstruct the blockages, you free the blockages. What happens now? The energy field is coming in. The energy field always rejuvenates the body. This is the key to longevity. You see, the physical body, which in Chinese Medicine we call Po, P, O. The physical body is destined to die, is temporary, but the energy, which we call Hun, H, U, N, is infinite. So the energy always rejuvenates the body. Jost: (32:14) So when we talk about longevity, the interesting thing is my focus is not longevity, my focus is the obstructive blockages, but that leads to longevity. My focus is not strength, my focus is consistency that leads me to strength. Mason: (32:28) Mm-hmm (affirmative). Yeah, amazing. Jost: (32:31) So it's always a secondary outcome. So my goal is always a secondary... It's almost like a secondary outcome. Mason: (32:40) Yeah. Which takes a lot of strength within itself. To be able to hold your focus enough, and not get caught up in that... And not get invalidated right away, especially. Jost: (32:53) Yeah, the beauty is that you develop the skills enough that after a while you just don't... I don't buy into people's... I mean, you've got eight billion people on this planet, and as soon as the soul incarnates into the physical, and that means it matches with the nervous system. In that moment, the soul experiences thoughts, so obviously that leads to an opinion. So that means we've got eight billion opinions on the earth. You can't follow people's opinions, you've got to find your own way here. And the Buddha said, "Don't believe anyone, not even me." And so I don't buy into anything. When I read something about diet, whatever, I just let it go by. But it's the energy field by that shows me where it is, the intuitive understanding needs to be, that's the key element. And interesting thing is, intuitive understanding can be only developed if you live healthy. Jost: (33:53) So the next answer to the question how to develop intuitive understanding is to be healthy. So the interesting thing is that the intuitive understanding will not come to you if you unhealthy. Mason: (34:03) Mm-hmm (affirmative), if you're unhealthy, yeah. Jost: (34:05) Just because someone says "I have an intuitive understanding," you don't know where that comes from, it could be thought process from the physical body. The physical body is very limited in its knowledge, yes? So you can't go by that. So just because something comes in, you don't know what it is. But the fact that... The healthier you are, the more you know. Mason: (34:24) Mm-hmm (affirmative). I guess what you were saying is that there's variations in health as well. I mean, the difference being, can you be on a explore what real blossoming health is for you... Jost: (34:42) Okay, my perception of health is the ability to transform symptom into flow. Mason: (34:48) On a daily-? Jost: (34:49) That's health. Because that means, whatever level you are, your health is an indicator how you transform your symptom. So you're 80 years of age, and you've got a symptom, like creaky back or achy bones, you can't get out of bed. But, you transform that, and you get out of bed. That's health. Mason: (35:06) Or even like further internally, right, if you're looking at anxiousness, obsessiveness. That's the most difficult thing, I think, that's where you see... It's where I've caught myself in the biggest trap and going like, "Right, I'm really healthy, and then I'm physically healthy and now I'm going to maintain this state of health." And then all of a sudden, because I've got more energy, it brought up my own self-awareness of my own blockages. I was talking about that criticism, and all these things. So all of a sudden at that point, you look down the barrel of going, "All right, I thought it was hard to overcome physical symptoms. Far out, now I'm going to open up a can of worms of going..." Without pressuring yourself, because there's this all this pressure to become a perfect human when you're in this world, and you're hanging out at Bangalow Starlight festival, you've got to have your sainthood on. You can't be... Can't admit that you're an overly angry person or an anxious person. There's like a cachet that comes with being in the scene. Mason: (36:16) But the reality of it is, without... Yeah, you got to be working on your, make sure your back isn't hurting, make sure you're stretching so that these physical symptoms aren't going to get you. But then going in and working on transforming that nature of yourself which is super critical or paranoid or whatever that is. That takes a lot of energy. I feel like, that's where a transparency on, and knowing that it's okay to still have these reactions and still have these things that come up. Jost: (36:49) Yes. We can't not have symptoms, it's not possible. Because every day, our job as humans is to expand the current state of the earth. And it will be regulated by the hierarchy, who has given us information in the energy field of what to do. So the earth will expand. Our job is to keep doing that. But while doing it, while we grow the earth and grow ourselves, we also, that means we are subject to Yin and Yang, that means we also experience destruction. So while I create, all day... Today I focus on creating, tomorrow when I wake up, I experience the destructive aspect of creation. So if I override that, ignore, I'm actually going backwards. That's what they're saying. So what that means is, I'm moving towards my physical body, rather than towards the soul. That means, now, as I move to my physical body and I become more and more the physics... But then I go to a health fair like Bangalow Starlight festival and I'm supposed to be a healer and a soul person, and if I'm in the physical body and not in my soul... If I'm in the physical body but not naturally in my soul, that means I now have to project. I have to do a conceptual view on who I am. That means I have to project, I can't be natural, I have to project. So now I live a double life. Yes? Mason: (38:19) Mm-hmm (affirmative). Yeah, and all... Now you feel like... Now who are the fraudulents. Jost: (38:24) So now I have to project to be the saint, whereas in fact I'm stuck in the physical. But the fact is that every morning, I wake up to be the sinner, and after my practice, I am the saint. So if I wake up and don't deal with my physical symptoms, of course I get more and more trapped and it becomes in brackets not the saint. So now I have to obviously project to others that I am the saint, whereas the beauty is once you start constantly de-obstructing, you don't actually care what you project to others, you become free of that need. I'm totally free of the need to project, because I deal with that in my morning practice and then I don't care what other people think of me. I just actually don't give a toss what other people think of me. Yeah? Mason: (39:13) Yeah, liberating, yeah. Jost: (39:15) And people who know me know that. I learned that from the masters that I studied under. They don't live in the eyes of other people, they don't live as an accord with your expectations, yes? Mason: (39:32) Mm-hmm (affirmative) Jost: (39:33) They are eccentrics, they follow their path. If that suits you or not, that's your problem. Mason: (39:36) I feel ya, I'm like... That's like- Jost: (39:40) But you're never obnoxious, you're never bad because your energy is flowing freely so by nature you are compassionate. You're just in a slightly different way than other people think you should be, but you don't care. Mason: (39:52) I mean, it's refreshing having someone... That's always when you go, "All right, I'm going to start... I'm in the presence of someone that's I want to procure some Shen here some wisdom but without the obnoxiousness, like not... because when I was growing up, in the West, it was either... I'm someone who is very self-aware in the sense that I'm very aware of that it's all made up. Other people looking at me and other people judging me, that's been my whole life, that has been my biggest weight on my shoulders. And then, what I could see, what was projected in the West most of the time were those people that, especially when I was young, those people that didn't care what other people were thinking of them, comes with a slice of obnoxiousness as well. And so as a young person, especially watching a lot of shitty media, maybe do I just need to be obnoxious? And then you play around with that and go through all those kinds of areas and then you get to this point when, as you were saying, awareness of this nature of right, and you can get consistency and clear that energy and, as I say, the whole point of taking the herbs is ideally to become less of an asshole and more of an awesome person. Would that kind of be it? Jost: (40:59) Yes, that's the point. Mason: (41:00) That's the point. Jost: (41:03) Because herbs, herbs act on obstructions and the blockages. That's why herbs are crucial, that's why your mushrooms, your medicinal mushrooms, all that stuff, ashwagandha... It's your first step, it's essential. It's always superior to food because herbs act on the crystalline arrangement more in a concentrated form than food would do. So the example I use is herbs act on crystals, crystalline arrangements and the obstructive blockages like dish washing liquid would act on greasy pots. If you have a greasy pot and you want to clean it, you can scrub that pot under hot water all day, you go nowhere. One drop of dish washing liquid and bang you take it off. And that's to me like a good serve of ashwagandha, a good serve of astragalus, a good serve of good mushrooms, put it all together, have the tea after your morning practice. It flushes the meridian and it de-obstructs the blockages like dishwashing liquid would act on greasy pots. Mason: (42:09) I like that. Okay so when with the crystalline arrangement, can you explain to me again the process of are we helping to align that crystalline nature or actually clear- Jost: (42:19) No, we... The clearing of the blockage, the clearing of the crystal means you apply pressure on the crystal. Mason: (42:25) Right. Jost: (42:25) So that means you put yourself in a... The whole principal of the pyramids, of the Egyptian pyramids is the center of the fire, where it meets, it's about the pressure of the "Phwoar!", you're going right in. When you look at the "Whaaa!" Sorry. Mason: (42:26) No, go for it. Jost: (42:38) When it's really deep concentration practice, what you do... Your whole awareness, your consciousness, everything and your body becomes like a pyramid and you're compressing inside the center of fire, and that means that in that moment what you're doing, you're putting... You're applying a three dimensional pressure on the crystal from all different angles, all around. And in that moment if you apply pressure on it, like "Phwooar!" In that moment the energy naturally gets freed and now it shoots out, and now it frees itself. So you keep going, keep going, keep going so the crystal which maybe starts the size of a one inch radius, diameter, and then eventually becomes like a little coin. So initially it starts like the size of an apple, and eventually it becomes the seed of a poppy seed. Mason: (43:29) Mm-hmm (affirmative) Jost: (43:30) Yeah? So if you sit with this, you could de-obstruct the whole body in a sitting of 16 years, according to the knowledge of the Vedas. You can become enlightened in 16 years if you just sit there for 16 years and de-obstruct every blockage. And that moment, enlightenment means, the energy just flushes through your body, according to their view of that whole thing. Jost: (43:54) So the obstruction is the crystal, the pressure is three dimensional. So that's why it's something we need to be engaged with, so we can't just do it... We need to use the body for that. I mean, some people can do it without a body, but it takes a lot of training. Yeah, some of the Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalaya obviously don't use... But they're so strong. I studied under some of those guys, unbelievable strength. I mean, I'm pretty fit and I look at those guys and my god. It's not like... They don't do this visualization technique that you learn in New Age, you know this... Mason: (44:34) They're like actually living it and doing it. Effortless effort. Jost: (44:39) They are in a constant applying pressure on the crystal three dimensional constantly. Mason: (44:46) Yeah, right. Jost: (44:47) They can sit in 40 degrees, minus, just with a loin cloth. And the pressure on the crystal is so strong, it emanates the energy, they are actually hot and they melt the snow. And I've seen those guys and it's unbelievable training. So my training is with the Chen Tai Chi, and it focuses, it does the same thing so when we do the stands we focus and every body becomes like... You just unite with every meridians. So after about 20 minutes you can feel very meridian system, you can feel every blockage and you are just fully engaging with every obstruction, with the main obstruction, and you can feel in that moment you are just completely applying pressure on it. Jost: (45:29) So this is something we are all trained to do, we are all programmed to do. We just have to introduce to the initial techniques and we will find it. That's the beauty of that. We all have that in our energy field. Everyone who is physical form, in human body, already has the instructions in their energy body how to do this. You just have to start. Mason: (45:56) You just have to start and not think about it too much. You just have to... Yeah. I mean, that's always my trip up, I'm like "Should I really, should I be doing that technique, should I move on from that technique a little bit, maybe that's not..." And I'm like sitting down and just watching myself... And it's not even sabotage, it's well intended to an extent but it's just... You overthink it and it's just like "Dude, just do something." Jost: (46:23) But before we start the practice, we are always dominated, our awareness, we are thinking, we are in the body. So, when we start the practice, we are in the body. Of course we don't want to do it. Mason: (46:36) Yeah. Jost: (46:37) You just... I've never had a day, I've never had a morning I woke up and said "I can't wait to get into it." Every morning it's a struggle, it's a battle. Because you wake up, you're in the energy field. Now you don't want to get up. This is why the Chinese called it "From the senses, to mind, to Qi." So when I wake up, every morning, I get immediately confronted with the sensory. What it means is, I don't want to get up, I want to give in to the pleasure of sleeping, I want to roll over, I want to stay in bed, I want to give into my senses. So I know I have to use my mind, to push against it. And my mind says, "I have to do business, I have to do work." Yes? So that's the step, that gets you out of bed. Jost: (47:27) However, the Taoists say, "From the senses, to the mind, to Qi." So, meaning, we wake up, we resist the senses, that means we don't give into the pleasure to stay in bed. We use the mind to get up. But now we're using the mind to move towards Qi. So we don't use the mind to go to work, we don't use the mind to get to the computer and write, we don't use the mind to go on Instagram. We don't use the mind to argue with other people. We use the mind to force the body into a posture. And once the body gets into a posture, automatically, you start de-obstructing the meridian fields. Now the intuitive understanding is coming into it, that means I'm starting to feel good. Mason: (48:12) Mm-hmm (affirmative) Jost: (48:13) Yes? So, now I understand what to do, I can follow. But I can't follow unless I'm in there. Of course, every morning it's the battle from the senses, to the mind, to chi. In the Western world this is the real battle because for getting out of bed, then you have to battle business. Mason: (48:33) Or social obligations, communications.... Jost: (48:36) You have to battle... Yeah, it's like the mind wants to immediately ride, get involved, do stuff. Because when I wake up, I finally get out of bed, I immediately want to "Oh I've got this idea, I want to write this down, I want to go on my iPad and write this idea down, I'm just awesome, I've got this perfect understanding... I've got to write this." Of course I want to check my emails. But no! From the mind, to Qi. So I use the mind to put the body into the posture that allows piezoelectricity to happen, that means I de-obstruct the blockages. Jost: (49:13) Once I de-obstruct the blockages, I now go into Qi. Now I am soul awareness, of course, and now I... That's joy and once I'm in there, I don't want to stop. Difficult to start, very difficult to stop. Mason: (49:31) And then you need to use your mind like "All right, come back down to earth, mate!" Jost: (49:36) That's why I'm always late, because once I'm in there, I can't stop. I'm always late, for the Bangalow festival, supposed to be there at a certain time. I'm always late because I'm fully immersed in my Qi, in my practice. I can't just lie, "Yeah, I've got plenty of time." Mason: (49:53) Yeah, right. Jost: (49:55) Plenty of time. It's too good. But when I wake up, oh I don't want to do this. And then when I'm in there, oh this is good, I don't want to stop. Mason: (50:05) Do you share practices from your Tai Chi lineage and do you share the forms or the postures anywhere outside of a workshop? Jost: (50:19) I have a lineage I follow, I follow the Chen Village. Mason: (50:23) Do you teach that? Jost: (50:24) No, I don't teach it. Mason: (50:25) Oh you don't teach it, right, right. Jost: (50:29) I study Tai Chi, and I practice. So my lineage is Chen Tai chi and that's the oldest Tai Chi, that's the original Tai chi. Mason: (50:38) Yeah, that's how it was fascinating when we got into that last podcast, yeah. Jost: (50:41) I just tell everyone, just give it a try. Mason: (50:44) How would they give it a try? Jost: (50:45) Yeah, well the beauty of that is there are Chen schools everywhere these days. Mason: (50:49) Yeah, right. Jost: (50:49) They're everywhere. You just pull it up on Google, it comes up. 50 years ago, you couldn't find it. Mason: (50:54) It just exploded, didn't it. Jost: (50:56) This is the best time to live because you can find access to any technique anywhere. There are courses about Qigong like for $9 or $14 on Udemy. It's mind boggling. There are masters who are showing you every move. Like Chen Xiaowang, one of the greatest master in the history, Tai Chi master, his power is unbelievable. And you can constantly research him on YouTube. 30 years ago, for hundreds of years ago, it was fiercely guarded. Now it's available for everyone. Mason: (51:29) Boom! It just opened, yeah. Jost: (51:31) We live in... We've got everyone, everything is available. So everyone's got a smart phone, so on a click and on a swipe of a digital device, you have instant access to the latest technique. Mason: (51:44) It's insane, that's insane. That's how I feel. Sometimes I walk into the warehouse here, and I look at the herbs sitting on the shelf, and I know the story... The adventure over thousands of years, of that herb. Thousands and thousands of that thing in a particular little area, the hermit's understanding it and working with it to... Maybe there's a village or some grandmothers who just hold onto ensuring that they know how to go and harvest it and introduce it to their children, and the family. And then all of a sudden it becomes famous and the Emperor's just send out and horde all of the reishi mushroom or all of whatever it is. And then Mao coming in, somewhat beginning to destroy the Taoist approach to herbalism. Yet there is just a couple of masters who bring it through, and then one of those masters teaches it to a student that goes over to America. Mason: (52:43) Then all of a sudden someone "Boom! Bang!" And all of a sudden... Not realizing as well that the people who have guarded these lineages and these martial arts and these herbal practices and even just growing methods, really fiercely the integrity. Which is sometimes the hardest thing to do but yet you still just have to get involved, get an understanding of the terrain and then you can learn what quality movement and quality herbs... You just get a little bit of understanding, you just need to get moving to begin with. And then all of a sudden, we've got astragalus, ginseng- Jost: (53:17) In supermarkets! Mason: (53:21) But, everywhere! I look at how many- Jost: (53:21) I saw it in IGA the other day. Mason: (53:24) That's like, well some IGA's- Jost: (53:26) A big bottle of astragalus, I couldn't believe it! Mason: (53:28) In Maleny, where were you? Jost: (53:29) No that was in Sunshine Coast, in IGA! Beside toilet paper! Mason: (53:31) Far out. I mean, that's like when the first... I think Maleny was an IGA that two years ago, they asked me to come and do a talk, and they had sold like 150 tickets through IGA to come and learn. And I wasn't told... I'm kind of, we'll have to... We should do an event together one day. But when I do my talks, I'm probably similar to you, you just start and like "Ba ba ba ba ba." But I'm not going, reishi is good for this, we'd go on through Jing Qi Shen and each have a little chat about it. And there we are sitting there with a supermarket conversation, supermarket customers coming in and learning about this stuff. It was mind-boggling. And to be able to get Di Tao like wild oak reishi, spring fed reishi from high mountains around places like Darby Mountains in IGA's in Maleny, IGA's in supermarkets all over the place. And for a mum of four to whose here living in the suburbs of Australia to be getting access to these Jing herbs and then at the same time they can put away five minutes to study one of the most ancient Tai Chi practices in the world because they just went and had a look on YouTube. Phwaor! Mason: (54:50) We are so inundated with choice as well, that is what trips people up is that there is some much choice and so many, like, "Am I going to pick the right path?" It's just like, "Just get going!" Jost: (55:01) Just get going, yeah. Mason: (55:03) Far out, you just got to get going. And every month you have to remind yourself of that, right? Or every day, you kind of need to start afresh, yeah? Jost: (55:11) It doesn't matter where you start, whatever makes the most sense to you and whatever you are most drawn to. I would always say the easier way is to just get herbs, get energizing herbs first. Mason: (55:22) What are your top energizing herbs? Jost: (55:24) I would probably always say if you want to get the ball rolling, get astragalus as your base. Astragalus has to be your basic. Then you want astragalus and rehmannia with it. And then siberian ginseng, or maybe ren shen, which is like... because according to my observation, the tens of thousands of people I've worked with in my time, and it's 40 years spanning now. That combination helps everyone. Mason: (55:58) So good. Jost: (55:59) Yeah. The beauty of the ashwagandha and astragalus combinations and the rehmannia is that they actually adapt to the situation. So if you've got too much Yang, it's going to focus on the Yin first. So if you're too hyper, you're going to get sleepy first. Mason: (56:15) Well that's an interesting thing with ren shen especially, but even astragalus. But people go, well with astragalus people go like "Okay this is an energizing tonic," and they get on to it and like "Bzzzzz..." and they're like "This was supposed to give me energy," it's like, "Sorry, mate, it's too intelligent. It knows what you bloody need, and it's taken you in that direction." Jost: (56:34) It's so intelligent. And the Veda's say that ashwagandha can actually be taken by itself. My personal view on that, I find it works best if you have a combination of ashwagandha, astragalus, rehmannia and ren shen. Mason: (56:53) Well generally with those really strong Jing tonics you need a Qi tonic there to keep everything moving. Jost: (56:59) For me it works because then you've got the Spleen, Stomach, Lung combination in there too. And then you can put the mushrooms with it, and then we get onto the mushrooms, the reishi, the cordyceps, and obviously my favorite one, the lion's mane. Mason: (57:13) Yeah, you love it, eh? Jost: (57:14) Yeah, should be every day, everyone. Mason: (57:17) That's good. We've already stocked up on lion's mane but I want you to try, I've got a... I don't know whether it'll be out by the time this podcast comes out but I've got a Qi blend coming out with codonopsis, white atractolydes, astragalus, poria, bit of gynostemma in there, turkey tail, and some jujube and I'd like to get your feedback on that. Jost: (57:39) Yeah, it's really important, all this stuff is... The reason I'm saying all that is, once you start with herbs, you get a feel good very quickly, and if you feel good, you feel inspired to do things. So if you go to Tai Chi school, to a class as your initial step and move, you may get bored very quickly, because it's such a slow learning curve. And then you give up very quickly, so I'm always like, do the radical approach first. I've always liked doing things radical, like just whack it, cause some chaos, yeah. Mason: (58:16) Or feel that it works. Jost: (58:16) Yeah, go feel it. Mason: (58:20) I'm like that big time as well. I used to say this all the time to people, whether it's with physical practice or herbs, or hydration even, little things like that. I call it activating the placebo. So with these herbs people are like "Do they work?" I'm like, "Well, let's think about it. Over at least five thousands years these herbs have been used, and there are tens of thousands of herbs used in China and out of those there's like 50 herbs which are considered tonic. That are, as you were saying, the messengers from heaven that are helping us to basically clear blockages. And they can just be taken every day, simple, not about symptoms, they work. Jost: (58:56) Yeah. I'm glad that I have now turned 60, I'm 61 years of age, because I can actually use my body as an example that it works. Mason: (59:07) Yeah for sure. Jost: (59:08) And, when I was 40 and telling everyone herbs are good, I didn't have really much weighing in my work because I was still young and fit. But once you turn 50, 55, aging hits you. And that's when you know that those herbs work. Men at the age of 60, they know. They've got the aging. There's very few who really are very fit and healthy. Mason: (59:34) There's even few within the community that are practicing herbs and Qigong, because it just goes and shows that you can't just do the herbs, you can't just do movement. Your whole life needs to be engaged in this practice, right. Jost: (59:50) Yes. But a good way to get started with that is with herbs. But when people say "Do they work," that's what I'm trying to say. Look at people who are in their sixties and seventies who have been taking herbs for a long time, there are the examples. Don't go by what papers say. I remember that when I was at College and studied Chinese Medicine, over 30 years ago, I already realised I need to take herbs every day. Intuitive understanding for my practice. And then I thought "You can't do this every day, you've got to stop, this is... Mason: (01:00:25) Too toneifying. Jost: (01:00:27) Yeah, just like, bang. I just followed my own intuitive understanding. Mason: (01:00:30) Oh yeah. Jost: (01:00:31) Yeah, and so I'm at the level now where I can prove to people it works. So I say, "Look, this is my body at 61 years of age. I'm able to transform all kind of symptoms because of the herbs." So I tell everyone, if you want to get guidance by herbs, and you're not sure if they work, look at those who have been taking herbs for a long time. And you will see a different person. I can tell people who take herbs, they look different. They've got different skin. My skin is not someone who is the ordinary 60. And it's not because of genetics, it's got nothing to do with this, because my father died very early. So I don't have the genes for longevity. Mason: (01:01:20) You don't have the Jing? Jost: (01:01:21) That's what there... I actually got the opposite, I got weak Jing. I got a lot of injuries, I got like all kind of crippling injuries in my knees from when I was hard in sport. So, the fact that I constantly transform my symptoms, I actually an example, I can see the proof of this medicine. So if someone doubts it, then I say "Okay, compare a 60 year old or a 70 year old person who takes herbs regular with someone who doesn't. You've got entirely different skin, entirely different body, entirely different muscular structure, entirely different ability to transform symptoms." Because health is the ability to transform symptoms. Health is not the absence of symptoms, that's what people misunderstand. They always look at me and think, "Oh, you don't have the issues that I have." I said, "Fuck, man, I've got heaps of issues. But I transform them." And I do lots of herbs to transform them. Lots. Not like a little bit. My car is full with, there's herbs everywhere, you should look in my bag, there's herbs everywhere. I take herbs every three hours, I take always somethings, there's always something. I take bamboo, then I take a bit of hoelen then I take a major four. I'm always something, I'm always wheeling and dealing my body with maybe a little bit of this, maybe a little bit of that. Always a little bit. Consistency. Always just, maybe three flowers. Mason: (01:02:46) Yeah, I was thinking about maybe... It's such a nice way to invite the plants and the mushrooms and the flowers and the barks into you- Jost: (01:02:54) Yeah, they're a part of your life. They're given to us. Mason: (01:02:54) Mm-hmm (affirmative) Jost: (01:02:55) They're given to us in order to strengthen us. It's just like in Taoist philosophy the herbs are superior to food, it's the most important thing. Eventually the Taoist masters stopped food at all and only do herbs. I don't want to go that way because I love eating, but I don't use food to balance Yin and Yang, I use my herbs. Yeah, of course I eat essential foods. I always have a good breakfast out of grain. I always loved oats, I have good grains every day, I have good protein source every day and I enjoy and I eat really good cakes few times a week and I love good coffee. So I feast. Mason: (01:03:40) You're living! Jost: (01:03:42) I live it. Mason: (01:03:43) "I feast," yeah. Jost: (01:03:45) So I'm not into the juice diets, I'm not into fasting, I do intermittent fasting? Mason: (01:03:49) You don't? Jost: (01:03:49) Intermittent fasting, I do. Mason: (01:03:54) You do, right. Jost: (01:03:54) Yeah, I do intermittent fasting, I always have 12 hours between eating, every day. Mason: (01:03:59) So you're doing breakfast and dinner? Jost: (01:04:00) So I stop about, say I stop 8:00pm eating, I don't eat until 8:00am next day, or 9:00am. Mason: (01:04:06) Oh okay, right. Jost: (01:04:07) So, I usually have a minimum of 12 hours to 13 hours. Th
It was a treat to catch up with the ebullient Max Whitby. In Part 1 Max talks of his current role as Managing Director of Propex Derivatives- a respected proprietary trading firm.He explains the role of another company Envirobank Recycling which provides litter solutions for beverage.Max proudly explains the operation of his syndication company Mi Runners which has brought close to 5000 new owners into racing. He loves this venture.He talks of his participation in the Everest Slot Holders concept. No luck so far, but he’s having another crack this year.Max takes us back to his childhood at Bangalow (NSW) and the influence of his grandfather on his life.He remembers his days as a jackeroo on the Amaroo cattle station, and the extraordinary circumstances that brought him to Sydney and to the Texas Tavern at King’s Cross.Max talks with affection of Bernie Houghton, a Sydney based American who took a shine to the young bloke from Bangalow.He talks of his new job with the rural commodity firm Nicholls, and his instant fascination with the Futures Market.Max reflects on the establishment of his own business L Quay Futures Brokers, and the subsequent sale of the company to ABN Amro.
We're back a little earlier than planned, given what I'm sure wasn't quite the start to the year most of you envisioned. Our beautiful Australia is burning and the effects of the bushfires have been devastating and widespread. People have lost their lives, loved ones and homes as well as millions of wildlife and hectares of land being destroyed. It's been terrifying to see things unravel, especially as we have family in affected parts of Gippsland. If you've been directly impacted in any way, you have my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies. What has been uplifting to see though is the way the national and global communities have started to mobilise to offer as much support in as many ways as possible. Thank you all to everyone out there who is doing their bit in the best way they can. You'll probably have seen we've been doing bits and pieces with our businesses, particularly with the Relief Run that my dear friend Samantha Gash and husband Nic have started. With the universe working its magic, Sam and I had planned an escape to Bangalow with our wonderful friend Lisa Messenger who has also been working furiously with Food Bank Australia and we ended up in throes of a non-stop bushfire relief working bee. As we have been struggling against the density of information despite the brevity of social media, I thought a podcast episode would give us a longer form chance to discuss what's been happening but also to touch on some broader important themes on new beginnings, getting started and breaking through action paralysis. Lisa was our very first guest and Sammy joined last year, so it was a delight to get on the mics again to bump brains. Warning – It's not particularly polished and there's some delirium in the air, but hopefully there's some useful parts and some lighter giggles too. + SEE ALL RELEVANT LINKS HERE + SIGN UP TO RELIEF RUN HERE + Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah + Join our Facebook community here + Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!
We’re back a little earlier than planned, given what I’m sure wasn’t quite the start to the year most of you envisioned. Our beautiful Australia is burning and the effects of the bushfires have been devastating and widespread. People have lost their lives, loved ones and homes as well as millions of wildlife and hectares of land being destroyed.It’s been terrifying to see things unravel, especially as we have family in affected parts of Gippsland. If you’ve been directly impacted in any way, you have my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies. What has been uplifting to see though is the way the national and global communities have started to mobilise to offer as much support in as many ways as possible. Thank you all to everyone out there who is doing their bit in the best way they can.You’ll probably have seen we’ve been doing bits and pieces with our businesses, particularly with the Relief Run that my dear friend Samantha Gash and husband Nic have started. With the universe working its magic, Sam and I had planned an escape to Bangalow with our wonderful friend Lisa Messenger who has also been working furiously with Food Bank Australia and we ended up in throes of a non-stop bushfire relief working bee. As we have been struggling against the density of information despite the brevity of social media, I thought a podcast episode would give us a longer form chance to discuss what’s been happening but also to touch on some broader important themes on new beginnings, getting started and breaking through action paralysis. Lisa was our very first guest and Sammy joined last year, so it was a delight to get on the mics again to bump brains.Warning – It’s not particularly polished and there’s some delirium in the air, but hopefully there’s some useful parts and some lighter giggles too.+ SEE ALL RELEVANT LINKS HERE+ SIGN UP TO RELIEF RUN HERE+ Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah+ Join our Facebook community here+ Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!
Porous Borders: Experimental Music in the Southern Hemisphere
This week on the podcast is Randy Reimann of the band Tralala Blip. Randy is an electronic musician who started out in the hardcore punk scene in Sydney in the 80s (note: not the 90s!) where he was the singer of the band Massappeal. They did some pretty big tours with bands like Rollins Band and The Hard-Ons, and are still a pretty influential band in that scene. After the band broke up, Randy got into making electronic music, and we talk about that journey a bit in the interview. A few years ago, he formed the band Tralala Blip. At the time, he was running some electronic music workshops for people with disabilities in Northern NSW, and when the program's funding got cut, he and some of the people who participated in the workshops decided to make a band together.Tralala Blip are one of my absolute favourite bands, and one of the things I miss most about living in Brisbane is getting to go see them live every couple of months or so. This year, they released their second album on room 40, it's called Eat My Codes If Your Light Fails. Coincidentally, just this week, the podcast Live Delay has released a recording of Tralala Blip's live set from their album launch show in Brisbane earlier this year. If you're not familiar with Live Delay, I highly, highly recommend subscribing to it. It comes from the Brisbane independent radio station 4zzz, and every week they release live recordings from shows in Brisbane. Randy also has a solo project called Wolf Shield, and we talk about that a bit in the podcast too. This podcast was recorded back in September of 2019 when I drove down to Bangalow where he lives. He met me there and we sat in the park with some coffee and recorded this conversation. I've done my best to EQ the worst of it out, but you'll hear a bit of wind in the microphones occasionally. Tracks played: "Dear Formless" by Tralala Blip (2019), "Oceans of Love" by Tralala Blip (2016)Eat My Codes if Your Light Falls on Bandcamp: https://room40.bandcamp.com/album/eat-my-codes-if-your-light-fallsTralala Blip on Live Delay: https://soundcloud.com/livedelay/live-delay-ep-297-tralala-blipWolf Shield on Bandcamp: https://wolfshield.bandcamp.com/
We've arrived at our 30th episode of TDF Talks, and I'm thrilled to conclude our third season with blogger, author, entrepreneur, global adventurer, and super mum-of-five, Courtney Adamo! I never cease to be inspired by Courtney's incredible drive and her adventurous spirit. She's built a truly remarkable online community, on her own terms. It was so wonderful to sit in her beautiful home in Bangalow recently to chat about the next chapter in her journey. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast
George Potter is a force to be reckoned with. She is the lead singer in the Byron Bay alt-rock band Moreton, which just released their new hit, “Circles”. Their second EP, The Dog Years, which will releasing in July, was produced by Matthew Neighbour (Matt Corby, Jen Cloher) and Alex Henriksson. Georgia also is the co-creator of Braer, the florist design company which started as a studio, workspace in Mullumbimby and now is a concept space in Bangalow that focus on exploring the true meaning of Slow Flowers here in Australia. On this episode, we discuss how her upbringing in remote Northern Queensland and Bribie Island imparted on her an intuitive love and desire to work with nature, exploring it both as a florist, and as a singer songwriter. We discuss how sadness elevated is sadness alleviated, and being vulnerable and talking about our mental health with those who are nearest and dearest can sometimes be the most difficult, but ultimately leads to healing and growth.
Author Pam Leo inspired parents from around the world with her incitation: “Let's raise children who won't have to recover from their childhoods.”With one in 5 Australian adults experiencing depression at some point in their lives, and suicide now being the highest cause of death in young people, healing from our personal trauma and averting it from occurring in the generations behind us is arguably the most important challenge for our times. In this episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we will be exploring if healing and averting trauma is really possible and if so, how we go about it. Our guest Mee Hee Douglas has dedicated much of her adult life to understanding the influence her early experiences has had on her, leading to specialising in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, couples and families.Mee Hee shares with us how our early experiences impact our adult lives as parents, and that is possible to heal. She also explains the primary task of parents to help our children 'digest' their traumatic experiences and integrate them into their experiences. Through Mee Hee we actually learn how being the "good enough mother" is actually exactly how we should be with our children, as they need some experiences of manageable frustration with the world, combined with knowing we are there to support.Mee Hee Douglas is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist based in Bangalow, NSW. You can find her at www.meeheedouglas.com.References: Tavistok Clinic series: "Your child at xxx (1, 2, etc)"Finding Your Way with Your Baby: The emotional life of parents and babies by Dilys DawsDr Donald Winnecot - "the good enough mother"other info: www.letsgrowkids.org, Dr Allan SchoreFirst aired live at 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay, Australia 28 January 2019Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2019Presented and produced by Sally Cusack
Author Pam Leo inspired parents from around the world with her incitation: “Let's raise children who won't have to recover from their childhoods.”With one in 5 Australian adults experiencing depression at some point in their lives, and suicide now being the highest cause of death in young people, healing from our personal trauma and averting it from occurring in the generations behind us is arguably the most important challenge for our times. In this episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we will be exploring if healing and averting trauma is really possible and if so, how we go about it. Our guest Mee Hee Douglas has dedicated much of her adult life to understanding the influence her early experiences has had on her, leading to specialising in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, couples and families.Mee Hee shares with us how our early experiences impact our adult lives as parents, and that is possible to heal. She also explains the primary task of parents to help our children 'digest' their traumatic experiences and integrate them into their experiences. Through Mee Hee we actually learn how being the "good enough mother" is actually exactly how we should be with our children, as they need some experiences of manageable frustration with the world, combined with knowing we are there to support.Mee Hee Douglas is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist based in Bangalow, NSW. You can find her at www.meeheedouglas.com.References: Tavistok Clinic series: "Your child at xxx (1, 2, etc)"Finding Your Way with Your Baby: The emotional life of parents and babies by Dilys DawsDr Donald Winnecot - "the good enough mother"other info: www.letsgrowkids.org, Dr Allan SchoreFirst aired live at 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay, Australia 28 January 2019Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2019Presented and produced by Sally Cusack
This is episode six of season four of the Smoking Hot Confessions Podcast. In this episode I get to stay pretty close to home, heading down to the Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival. It's a competition and festival whose sole purpose is to raise money for local schools, so I always make sure I'm there, doing what I can to help out. Before we get started, I do have a couple of announcements. For some time now, I've had my ebook ‘27 Lessons Learned from Competition BBQ' available for free on the website. I've recently put together a second edition of that book, working with a professional graphic designer and I'll be releasing that soon. Which means that the free, 1st edition is only going to be available for another two weeks. After that, the second edition will be available for purchase, and there is even going to be a second book available, but I'm keeping the details under wraps for now. I'd also like to invite you to join us at the Smoking Hot Confessions Community on Facebook. If you're looking for a BBQ group full of open-minded people who just love to help each other out, the Smoking Hot Confessions Community is a great place to continue the conversation. So without further ado, grab yourself a Kettle-Koned Buffalo Wing and something cold and bubbly to wash it down, and join me at the always incredible Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival. Head to the Smoking Hot Confessions website for full show notes.
Today we are discussing the vital support continuity with a known birth worker can afford women during pregnancy, childbirth and especially postnatally. We have beautiful guest Nathalie Solis with us, Nathalie, recently returned from Germany is a birth doula and cultural anthropologist with a German-Guatemalan background. She has worked in Berlin, for the past 5 years accompanying women at a variety of births including births at home, at birth centres and in hospitals. She has worked with over 50 families from various cultural backgrounds accompanying their journeys before, during and after birth over a period of up to twelve months. Since 2017 she has been nased in our beautiful Byron Shire, in Bangalow, with her son and her husband. Currently contributing to a new childbirth education course with renowned French obstetrician and natural birth pioneer Dr. Michel Odent, Nathalie is committed to providing emotional, educational and practical one-on-one support to birthing families. She is passionate about offering non-judgmental, evidence-based, continuous care so that mothers feel heard, respected and cared for at all times. Produced and Hosted by: Annalee AtiaInterviewee: Nathalie SolisCopyright - 2018:PBB Media Annalee AtiaNathalie SolisLinks:www.thebyrondoula.comwww.pbbmedia.org
‘Silent disco’ may be all the rage with Gen Y, but there are a new group of movers and shakers taking to the headphones in a groundbreaking program that is awakening long lost memories. Feros Care has established silent discos – a form of music therapy – across its Byron Bay, Bangalow and Wommin Bay Listen In The post 100NO 273: The Silent Disco Movement With Jennie Hewitt appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Today we are discussing the vital support continuity with a known birth worker can afford women during pregnancy, childbirth and especially postnatally. We have beautiful guest Nathalie Solis with us, Nathalie, recently returned from Germany is a birth doula and cultural anthropologist with a German-Guatemalan background. She has worked in Berlin, for the past 5 years accompanying women at a variety of births including births at home, at birth centres and in hospitals. She has worked with over 50 families from various cultural backgrounds accompanying their journeys before, during and after birth over a period of up to twelve months. Since 2017 she has been nased in our beautiful Byron Shire, in Bangalow, with her son and her husband. Currently contributing to a new childbirth education course with renowned French obstetrician and natural birth pioneer Dr. Michel Odent, Nathalie is committed to providing emotional, educational and practical one-on-one support to birthing families. She is passionate about offering non-judgmental, evidence-based, continuous care so that mothers feel heard, respected and cared for at all times. Produced and Hosted by: Annalee AtiaInterviewee: Nathalie SolisCopyright - 2018:PBB Media Annalee AtiaNathalie SolisLinks:www.thebyrondoula.comwww.pbbmedia.org
Jody Vassallo trained as a Home Economist and has been working as a recipe writer and food stylist for the past 22 years. She has collaborated with many leaders in the food industry, including Bill Granger, Jamie Oliver (a ten year partnership!) and Donna Hay. Her work has been published in The New York Times, Sainsbury's magazine, Gourmet Traveller, Mind Food and donna hay magazine; she has worked at Murdoch Books, published for Marie Claire Style, and created books for French publisher Hachette Livre. In 2002 she started her own publishing company, Fortiori, to create recipes for people with specific dietary requirements like diabetes, coeliac disease and allergies. In 2003, her Fortiori Nutrition for Life series won the Gourmand World Food Media Award for Best Nutrition Series and in 2014, her book Beautiful Food won the award for Best Nutrition and Health Cookbook (Australia). Jody graduated from Institute of Integrative Nutrition as Health Coach in 2014 and now runs a successful online health coaching business where she works with women on a range of health issues. Using her extensive knowledge of food medicine she has had great success with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, insomnia, endometriosis, coeliac disease diabetes and weight related conditions. Jody also teaches regular yoga classes in Bangalow and owns a wellness retreats business called Rising Collective which runs retreats in Australia, Bali and Europe. Her 2016 event with Dr Libby Weaver, Balancing the Busy, was attended by over 200 local women. You can connect with Jody at http://jodyvassallo.com/
Jody Vassallo talks about Balancing The Busy, a Womens Health Conference on Oct 10 2015 in Bangalow, NSW, Australia, featuring Dr Libby Weaver as keynote speaker.Produced and presented by Caroline CowleyCopyright PBB Media and Caroline Cowley 2015www.pbbmedia.org
Jody Vassallo talks about Balancing The Busy, a Womens Health Conference on Oct 10 2015 in Bangalow, NSW, Australia, featuring Dr Libby Weaver as keynote speaker.Produced and presented by Caroline CowleyCopyright PBB Media and Caroline Cowley 2015www.pbbmedia.org
Katie Wilson a Year 12 student is Head Boarder at St Hilda's School and lives on a cattle and pecan nut property near Bangalow in Northern New South Wales. Having lived rurally her whole life, she developed an interest in the many facets of agriculture; growing up riding motorbikes, helping her dad out on the farm and competing in many local cattle shows in her region from a young age. Katie talks about lessons she has learned working with cattle. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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