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Doug and Shaz from Get Hooked - catching a lifeline came in to the studio to chat with us about their new fishing group.There is an event this Saturday , June 13th at Egypt Point in Cowes at 4pm onwards , where you can meet with the group and find out more.They also have a go fund me page to raise funds to purchase fishing gear for use by group members who may not have access to the kit.Go to  https://gofund.me/dca3d9d5c

Greetings and welcomeHope all is well out there.This week is chapter 5 of Way of the Kip. Chapter belowI was away last week so no podcast. My latest rap EP - More 64s of Boredom is out for stream / download pretty much everywhere. Links belowHave a great weekendPaulBANDCAMPSPOTIFTYAPPLEhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/more-64s-of-boreddom-ep/6772325154QOBUZhttps://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/more-64s-of-boreddom-paul-cree/db5vajegkhjwmAMAZONhttps://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0H2NL275KYOUTUBECHAPTER 5 – Way of the KipNo matter how mellow the alarm sound I selected, it's like the blower had grown go-go-gadget arms during the night; and with every polyphonic note the phone made, it jabbed at my eardrums with brass knuckles.Made a blind grab for the phone, grappling for the off-button; dropping the thing on the floor. Quick inhale then swung my legs out the side of the bed, felt the cold on my shins. Slowly sat up, half opened my eyes and stared at my old red football shorts; covering my thighs. The M was missing from the name. U BRO. Another breath then acknowledged the waking pain of the day. Routine, but this one hit harder. The feeling that I'd only just got to sleep five minutes before was normal; this time it came gift-wrapped with something extra that I couldn't yet identify.The thread had come loose along the right side of my shorts and the red colour had long since faded; reminding me when my first goldfish (Mgoldrik) slowly stopped being gold and faded out like a photograph, till he got the final flush to the hallowed burial grounds of the New Town sewage treatment.I'd had those shorts for a good ten years. Well, ten years, don't know if it was all that good. Ten years back was probably the last time I had a kick-about. I reckoned I could still thread a pass, tho.The phone bleeted again. Picked it up and switched it off. Next to the blower was the tissue. Of course. I heard a chuckle over my left shoulder; my neck slowly turned towards it.October's Frank Lampard was grinning, while making a hand gesture, mimicking the one I would've made probably about three hours before. Underneath him sat that sedate sandalwood candle. Sandalwood, the scent of failure.‘You mug. You think it's that easy? Pull the other one, son.'And there it was. The bow on the present. Frank was right. I'd convinced myself just one simple purchase from Tesco was going to solve all my sleep problems. Mug. Why was it always like this anytime I tried to do something to improve my life?I'd hit sombre season; just didn't see it coming, I should've. The life-cycle of idea, obsession, rushed execution, disappointment, embarrassment, guilt and finally numbness was complete. It was ever thus. Perfected this little routine sometime back in school. A sigh this time. I slowly stood up, closed my eyes, breathed again, opened my eyes; then cracked on to the bathroom.The walk to Streatham Hill station was slow. I tried to rationalise the whole candle caper; it's not like I'd done something super-shameful, yet I felt similar to how I would, had I downed six post-work pints on an empty tummy, said some stupid stuff about society then spewed on the train back and woke up in West Norwood. Like the week before. So why was I feeling so low?Despite the multiple signs and announcements about no bikes in rush-hour, some plank wearing a tool-belt was trying to get on the train with a mountain-bike and arguing with a couple of commuters. It was a packed-platform and the 7:15 was already rammed when it rolled in. I don't think the geezer was English. Probably Polish but then what did I know; I was probably just a bigot, lacking sleep.Bike-man gave up eventually and reluctantly battled his way to the back of the platform, muttering some harsh syllables in a language I didn't understand. A few commuters grumbled then chins went back to sternums, eyes to papers, ears to headphones and no more was said.Standing room only on the train. I was shunted down to that no-mans land between two seat-backs with nothing to hold onto; just the sandwich of two bods to wobble between. Couldn't even get my ipod out. Probably a good thing, I would've almost certainly drawn for the tear-jerkers.Once I'd fallen out the train at Victoria and swiped my ticket; I liven-ed up a bit on the bop down Victoria Street. My mind was preparing potential small-talk scenarios about what I did last night. Needed to deflect any genuine curiosity beyond the basics. Nothing much; just a bit of Sky Sports News; what did you do? That was the best I could come up with.Did the regular eyes-right to Westminster Cathedral and thought of Nan taking me and my sister in there when we were nippers. Much to her disappointment, we'd slipped to the lowest tier of membership in the Catholic club. First Easter got dropped, then even Christmas, now it was attend-mass-only-by-invite; weddings and funerals. The basic package. Still, I always acknowledged its presence on the daily graft-march to purgatory. I liked that it was there. It quietly maintained its magnificence on a suffocatingly dull street full of civil-serving concrete office blocks.Up ahead I saw Pete going through the glass doors into the office, clutching a copy of the Sun and a Greggs paper bag; most likely containing two steak-bakes. From distance, I could tell he was whistling a tune.Quick breath, through the doors then fist-bumped Sammy on security then straight into the lift. Thankfully no one from my floor was in there. Doors open and into the open-plan, strip-lit-sweat-pit. Quick breath then ran the gauntlet, arrowing straight to my desk hoping not to catch any eyes of conversation.‘How was your sleep Reece, did you have sweet dreams?'Shaz caught me off guard. Almost stopped. Out of some politeness, I turned my torso; it hurt.‘Erm, yea, it was alright, you?'‘You know she's taken don't you?'‘Who's taken?'‘Bianca'‘Eh?'When she said Bianca, she lifted the A and N then pushed down on the C and the A, kissed her teeth and turned back to her desk and her bowl of muesli. It was a shame Shaz was fit because I really disliked her. Clearly the feeling was mutual; certainly, on the dis-liking. She also had a boyfriend, Trey, who looked like he could handle himself, like Dan. Hero.The last thing I needed now was an office-rumour about me fancying Bianca. Like Shaz, she was also quite attractive just less acerbic and a lot more dim. Why was she telling Shaz about my sleep problems? That was a liberty.Managed to get through the morning mostly without incident. Priah came and inspected my screen once or twice; but despite being sleep-deprived I was managing to hold my focus and processed a bunch of claims.About 11 o clock, Priah sent an email round saying Monique from Essential Skills was coming in for part two of the bias training. I raised an eyebrow at this, as I wasn't aware there was a part 2 and I was beginning to question wether this was an Essential Skill. I was about to compose a witty response to Diane, making sure it wasn't to Priah this time but then clocked my name wasn't on the list of attendees. Pete wasn't on there either. I'd must've missed the bit where it said Ladies Night? What the flip was this? A day at the races? Either that or some oiled-up alpha was coming in dressed as a fireman to swing it about, while they all screamed and giggled. Maybe it was Dan and Trey. I could only conclude that birds had more bias to flush out than geezers, and if Shaz's snidey little remark was anything to go by, my theory was correct.Came back from lunch and Saw Monique from Essential Skills in the meeting room, setting up the power point. Once the Spice Girls had filed into the glass menagerie I took it as an opportunity and go make a cup of tea.Pete came into the kitchen, whistling. He had another greasy bag from Greggs containing two sausage rolls.‘Surprised you're not in there, mate.' He said.‘What, girls-club?'‘Girls and gays, ‘aint figured which you one you are yet, son'‘Gay? Who's gay in there?‘Pretty sure I saw Keith go in just now.'‘Boring Keith's in the training?!'Sure enough, I stuck my head out, looked across the office floor and in amongst the well-maintained ladies barnets was Boring Keith, with his little glasses, big belly and tiny mouth; holding his pen, tiny little grin on his boat.‘I didn't know Kieth was gay? I didn't think he was capable of human relationships.'‘What's the problem, Reecy? You enquiring?' He chuckled at this, while he got a plate out of the cupboard.‘Couldn't care less if he's gay. He's still a geezer but he's in there and we aint.'‘Dunno why you're getting stroppy about it Reecey-Boy. You think too much, that's your problem.'‘Yea maybe, just think it's a bit of a double standard.'‘Moan about it all you like, mate. I'm taking advantage. Got an appointment in trap-2, gonna take my time on this one; had a big ruby last night. Then, I'm gonna sit and do my fantasy team and knock off early. I cleared a load of work this morning so when Priah gets out, I'll go here look, I was banging-out claims left, right and centre while you lot was in there. That's how you play it, son.'Off he went, whistling again, clutching his Gregs bag and a plate, then stopped and turned back round.‘Oh yea. Friday afters. The George. Be there. Don't be gay.'And off he went again. I envied him; I don't think he was phased by anything. I looked back across to the glass-menagerie. Monique was pointing at a slide, looking very solemn, though I couldn't tell who was sat where, I could see all eyes were on the screen. It was pure Girl Power. And Kieth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

#296In this month's Mortgage Monday, Shaz Ahmed, founder of Elan Property Finance (better known as @Whereshaz), returns for his regular lending update.With interest rates holding steady after the latest Bank of England meeting, Shaz explores what this means for borrowers.And we disuss the shifting landscape of mortgage rates and fees, and Shaz offers insights on choosing between different lending products. We also look at the impact of the Renters Rights ActAnd we discuss the rise in alternative letting strategies like Serviced Acommodation and social housingFinally, we highlight the latest news from the specialist lending market following the collapse of specialist bridging lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS)Check out our shorts on YouTubeOur WhatsApp  groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupWe discuss:UK Property Podcast: Expat Property Story Mortgage MondayBank of England Interest Rate Decision Impact on UK PropertyUK Property Market: Inflation, Recession, and Interest RatesMortgage Rate Predictions for UK Property InvestorsSwap Rates Trends Affecting UK Property LendingTwo-Year UK Mortgage Rates: Current Market AnalysisFive-Year Fixed Rate Mortgages in UK Property MarketRising Mortgage Product Fees for UK Property LoansShould UK Landlords Choose Low Rate or Low Fee Mortgages?UK Property Refinancing: Two-Year vs Five-Year DealsImpact of Property Renovation on UK Mortgage ChoicesCash Flow vs Leverage Strategies in UK Property MortgageCommercial Mortgages for UK HMOs: Expert AdviceTracker Mortgages Trending in UK Property FinanceEarly Repayment Charges on UK Property Tracker MortgagesRenters Right Act Implementation in UK Property MarketAirbnb and Alternative Lettings for UK PropertiesSocial Housing Contracts: UK Property Lending ConcernsRisks of Misclassifying Tenants as Guests in UK PropertyMFS Collapse: Effects on UK Specialist Lending MarketsKeywordsUK property, UK property market, UK property investment, UK mortgages, UK property finance, Buy-to-let UK, UK property lending, Mortgage rates UK, UK property investors, UK rental market, UK property podcast, Expat UK property, UK property recession, UK housing market, Remortgage UK, UK property trends, UK fixed rate mortgage, UK tracker mortgage, UK property law, Renters Rights Act UK, How does the Bank of England base rate affect UK property?, Mortgage options for UK property investors, Is it better to choose a five-year fixed mortgage in the UK?, Impact of UK politics on mortgage rates, Buy, refurbish, refinance strategy in UK property, Social housing investment UK advantages and risks, Airbnb and alternative letting strategies for UK landlords, What fees are involved in UK property mortgages?, Best tracker mortgages for UK rental properties, Expat investors navigating UK property finance, Challenges with specialist and bridging lenders in UK property, Importance of lender quality for UK property finance, Impact of the Renters Rights Act on UK landlords, How to ensure compliance as a UK landlord, Risks of changing letting strategies for UK mortgagesCheck out our new YouTube Channel @ExpatPropertyStory

In this Delirious WEST 2026 athlete wrap-up episode, I'm chatting with the fabulous Bianca O'Neill about her 100-mile adventure - and honestly, this one has a bit of everything. Bianca takes us through her race from the slightly questionable pre-race preparation of champagne, beach walks and buying far too much food, through to the night start, the Monkey Rock “zombie train”, emotional moments on the trail, aid station chaos, freezing cold naps that didn't quite happen, and the beautiful final stretch into Albany. This year was extra special because Bianca ran alongside her mum, Sue, which brought a whole extra layer of fun, support, worry, laughter, and probably a few “slow down” wheezes along the way. There's something pretty amazing about sharing 100 miles with your mum - even when neither of you has had enough sleep and your feet are well and truly over it. Bianca also shares the deeper “why” behind her race, running in support of her friend Danielle, who is going through brain cancer. That emotional thread runs through the episode beautifully - the reminder that sometimes when things get hard, remembering why you're there can be the thing that keeps you moving. We also talk about all the important ultra-running things… like stale hot cross buns, toasties that hit the spot, maple syrup as race nutrition, chafing tips, emu export at Shaz's, windmills that feel like there are 900 of them, and that final road section that felt much longer than it had any right to. Bianca finished in 50 hours and 1 second - yes, one second - and somehow that feels perfectly Bianca. A little note on this episode: we had a few audio gremlins along the way. We've cleaned it up as much as we can, and rather than making Bianca re-live the whole 100 miles again, we're sharing it as it is - real, honest, slightly imperfect, and full of brilliant stories. Why You'll Love This Episode You'll love this chat if you enjoy stories about: Running huge distances with family The emotional side of ultra-running Why sleep matters so much in 100-mile races Aid station food, drop bag chaos and nutrition lessons The Delirious WEST community and all the people who make the race special Keeping going when your feet are burning, your brain is tired, and the finish line feels like it has moved further away Laughing at the ridiculous things that happen when you've been awake for far too long Tips from Bianca A few little gems from Bianca's race: Don't overpack your drop bags. Bianca bought heaps of food, but ended up sticking mostly to a few reliable favourites. Find nutrition you can actually keep using when tired. Precision hydration and chews worked well for her because she could keep getting them down. Sleep is worth practising. Bianca's biggest challenge wasn't fitness - it was not being able to switch off and nap properly during the race. Have simple go-to foods. Soup, toasties, burritos and bread became easier than trying to force random snacks. Use distraction when things hurt. Bianca looked for whales near the windmills to take her mind off her feet. Remember your why. When things got tough, Bianca came back to the reason she was out there - her friend Danielle. Chafe tip! Bianca swears by putting Bepanthen on before showering if you're badly chafed, to help stop that horrible shower sting. Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Interested in the 2027 DW?  Go join the event Facebook Group so you don't miss when the race opens for entries in June for new runners – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 ⸻

No Na es un cuarteto de Indonesia formado por Esther (24 años) y Shaz (23), Christy (25) y Baila (24), que debutó en 2025 y que ahora arrasa gracias a un exótico y enérgico R&B, que da vida a canciones como "Work", de dos minutos de duración. Ellas protagonizan este podcast con otras novedades de parte de GENER8ION con Yung Lean, Baby Rose, Pond, Overmono, The Mountain Goats y Widowspeak.   BILLIE EILISH - Bad GuyNO NA - WorkKERALA DUST - FeverGENER8ION, Yung Lean - STORM IBABY ROSE - But, NvmJUNGLE - Let's Go BackMICHAEL JACKSON- The Way You Make Me Feel (2012 Remaster)POND - Through The HeatherCARLANGAS - Familia S.L.DEAR JOANNE - SabalenkaTHE MOUNTAIN GOATS - Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the FedsVIVA SUECIA - Dolor y GloriaOVERMONO - LockupLOS INVADERS - Super QueenSOULWAX - Miserable GirlWIDOWSPEAK - Soft CoveEscuchar audio

Greetings, bonjour, what's happening?The podcast this week has chapter 5 of Way of the Kip. Now that Reece has the mystical sandalewood candle, will it help him sleep? Story below for those on Substack - cree.substack.com for those that aren'tDon't forget, What We Do When We Can't Dance - is on 30th May at the King Alfred theatre in London - tickets are freehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-we-do-when-we-cant-dance-by-dreamarts-rep-company-tickets-1988164832534Also,my rap EP and E-Book - Raw 64s of Boredom - is £2 https://paulcree.co.uk/shop/raw64sofboredomThat's it for this weekPeas and tatersPaulWay of the Kip - Chapter 5 - Is it Practically flew off the 159, almost tumbling down the stairs from the top deck. Ran back to the gaff. Up the few steps to the front door: key in, twist, push, close and then straight into my room. Slapped the shopping on the bed, cracked open one of the tins, which fizzed and spilled down my shirt as the pizza box slid onto the floor. Not sure I cared. I just stared at the sandalwood yankee candle- miraculously sat upright - whilst the rest of the shopping was half-spilling out the bag. GONG sound.Looked at my phone for the time – it was ten past seven. So now what? I had this feeling of excitement, like back in the day, coming home from school with a new computer game. I wanted to rip the cellophane off and plug the candle in and play the thing, right there and then. Figured this feeling of fizziness probably wasn't ideal if I wanted to tap into the supposed powers of the sandalwood and get a decent nights kip.I picked it up and sniffed it. It smelled nice. Nice? Clearly I didn't have a word to describe the smell, I guess the smell was, well, sandalwood. Whatever the hell that was. It certainly smelled decent. Like the occasional whiff you get of a well presented females hair when you're standing in the lift.I drained the beer and thought it might be wise to at least make some sort of plan. Eat, chill-out then aim for bed about half-nine. That'll do. Picked up the shopping, slipped into the kitchen and whacked the oven on – 180% - ten minutes. Oven food temperature and duration was my Mastermind speciality. Pizza? I could sleep-walk that one. Sleep-walk. If only.I was excited to go to bed. It was an odd feeling. It was odd even thinking it. Who gets excited about sleep? Maybe Bianca? But maybe there was more to it than that? Something deeper? Again, no words. I cracked another tin open and stuck Illmatic on. Again. Just that intro track, into NY state of Mind. Could listen to that over and over. Which I had done, over and over. Sat there and listened to the first few tracks.Lying on my bed, head-nodding to Half-Time, half damp work shirt strewn across my floor; my mind was replying events from the day again. The training. The telling-off from Priah. Mugging off Bianca then asking Bianca her for advice. Boring Keith. Being screwed by Shaz. The little buddah statue on Bianca's desk. Her ‘I'm worth it' routine. The bias and the bigotry rearing its head, in my head. I couldn't shake the feeling that all of it was linked to sleep? That feeling, like a little niggle from the deep, that perhaps I'd not noticed before. Like standing on Streatham Hill station in the mornings, waiting for my train, sometimes I'd peer down the track until I could see a little square dot; which might be the train but most of the time it was too out of focus to tell. I didn't know what it was.How do you even work this stuff out? Old hip hop guys from the 80's, like KRS-ONE, would go on about knowledge of self. Pretty sure Nas talked about it too. Was this what they were talking about? But what do you do when you can't understand it? You feel something but you don't know what it is? Where was the manual for all of this? I had no idea. Just sat there with the niggle and the beer in my hand.A thought then popped up in my mind, like a little crisp packet appearing in the sky on a windy day, that maybe getting a decent nights sleep was the missing piece on sorting my life out? The solver of all my problems. I chuckled. As if.I picked up the candle again and wondered if this little red waxy blob was the answer? At the very least, it might help disguise that stale smell that always seemed to be in my room, no matter how much Glade I used.I stopped short at the second can, even though I had another two left in the pack. Standard procedure was to drink whatever was there. It was a reflex. This time I showed restraint. Well done me. I ate my pizza at 7.30, so it would give me enough time to digest before I decided to call it a night.Dinner done and a casual bit of Sky Sports News and I was all set. I found an old lighter from my weed days in a Nike shoe box. I placed the candle on a small shelf just above the fire place and lit the thing. Directly above the candle was that Chelsea calendar from the year before, still stuck on October. It was February. That month's centre-fold was Frank Lampard. With the candle burning below him, and an empty can of Lynch Africa next to it, it looked like a shrine, or I was about to do some Shamanic ritual.To help me unwind, I did a few stretches, turned the volume down on the music and dimmed the lights. All this effort needed to be worth it. I was worth it, apparently, or was it Bianca? I looked at the candle and took a deep breath.Climbed into bed. Nine thirty. On time. Well-done me. The sandlewood aroma started to hit my nose. Here we go. This is it, I thought. Like doing a pill, but the opposite, any minute I'm gonna start coming down. I lied there, excited, waiting for the downness to kick in.Some deep house compilation was playing, one of those I enjoyed but knew none of the names of the songs or the producers or the album. Just some Global Underground thing. I practised some deep breathing, getting good whiffs of that sandlewood, whatever that was, up my nose. In. Hold. Out. In. Hold. Out. Waiting. Waiting for the sleepiness to kick in. Any minute now.I was feeling the music, a decent tune had kicked in. Noticed my head and feet had started nodding, must be the down, the down is coming, here it comes, it's coming, any minute now, surely? Surely? Come on. Change the CD. In. Hold. Out. In. Hold. Out. Thoughts whizzing around my brain like rouge firework displays. Remembered that I needed to pay the council tax. Was Tony Dorrigo still playing football? Any minute now…2am and I was wideawake: laptop screen illuminating my face, hurting my eyes, sound off, tissue at the ready;resorting to the tried and tested. Done what I needed to do. Blew out the candle, climbed back into bed and stared at the ceiling like I did, every night, until I forgot I couldn't sleep and somehow drifted off. Do one Bianca. None of this was worth it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

#288This is our monthly look at what's happening in the world of UK property lending and our first featuring Shaz Ahmed of Elan Property Finance. Shaz comments on the following news items:The Bank of England held the base interest rate at 3.75%. The collapse of Market Financial Solutions (MFS) in February amid allegations of fraudThe impact of the Renrters' Rights Act on lendingRumours of lenders ditching 'Expat Loading' where lenders charge extra for expat mortgagesOur WhatsApp  groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupWe discuss:UK Property Lending Market Update as of May 2026Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75%Impact of Inflation on UK Property LoansFixed-Rate Mortgages vs. Tracker Loans ExplainedSwap Rates and Their Effect on UK MortgagesLending Fraud Scandal Hits UK Property FinanceMFS Double Pledging Allegations in Lending MarketIncreased Regulation in UK Property Lending PredictedLender Bankruptcies Affecting UK Property SectorFCA Crackdown on UK Unregulated Lending PracticesCost Impact of Stricter Lending Audits on InvestorsRenters Rights Act Implications for UK Property InvestorsShifting Landlord Strategies in UK Property MarketLenders' New Attitudes Toward Alternative Property StrategiesLending Options Growing for Airbnb and Holiday LetsSpecialist Lenders Ditching Expat Mortgage Rate LoadingUK Expat Property Investors Getting Better Loan DealsAsset-Based Lending in UK Buy-to-Let MortgagesOngoing Risk Premiums for Expat UK Property LoansMeet Shaz Ahmed: UK Property Mortgage SpecialistKeywordsUK property, UK property investing, UK property market, UK property finance, UK mortgage rates, Expat property investment UK, UK property lending, UK buy to let mortgages, UK base rate property impact, UK property strategies, UK landlord lending, Renters Reform UK, UK property news update, Mortgage Mondays, UK property events, Expat mortgages, How Bank of England base rate affects UK property investors, Latest UK property lending updates for expats, Impact of UK Renters Reform on landlord strategies, Private credit risk in UK property market, Differences between fixed and tracker mortgages in the UK, Specialist lenders for expat property investors in the UK, Effects of swap rates on UK fixed rate expat mortgages, How to fund property deals as an expat in the UK, Administration of bridging lenders in the UK, Expat mortgage products without expat loading in the UK, How to notify tenants about Renters Rights Act UK, Shifting strategies for landlords after Renters Reform, Social housing leases and lender attitudes in the UK, Risks and costs of increased lending regulation for UK propertyAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act

Welcome to the Heroes Three podcast! This week we are joined by Leon and Shaz from Hong Kong and Beyond to discuss Sammo Hung's loving send up of Bruceploitation, Enter the Fat Dragon from 1978!Check out some H3 art and merch! - https://www.teepublic.com/user/kf_carlito Full cast and credits - HKMDBFind us online - https://linktr.ee/Heroes3PodcastEmail us! - heroes3podcast@gmail.com Find Leon and Shaz at Hong Kong and Beyond on YouTube!Join the Asian Cinema CircleCheck out our panel from VGM Con! Composer Crossover! Asian Cinema in Video Game Music!Timestamps(00:00) Intro(1:27) Why this movie(11:21) Enter or Way of the Dragon?(14:17) A bit on the physical release(20:18) Back of the VHS(20:46) Movie recap(1:19:32) Final Thoughts(1:25:51) Plugs and Training for next week

In this episode, Shaz Cini receives an intuitive Double Your Income Energy Scan from Daniel. Shaz Cini is a Psychic Medium and Life Coach based in Western Sydney, helping women heal emotional wounds, rebuild self-worth, and step into a life that actually feels good to live. With over 35 years of experience and more than 10,000 readings, she blends intuitive guidance with practical tools like NLP, hypnosis, and energy work. She’s also the host of the Spiritual Awakening with Shaz podcast, where she shares real, grounded conversations about healing, intuition, and personal growth. For More Information ★ To learn more about Shaz Cini check out her website: https://shazcini.com/★ If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five star iTunes review. Visit Spiritual Rockstar Podcast at https://yoursacredpurpose.com/ for more information!★ I encourage you to join our Rock Your Sacred Purpose Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246228169428755★ Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: YourSacredPurpose.com Show Notes ★ 2:51 – I’ve had this connection to spirit since I was 2 years old.★ 7:33 – It was something that never fully went away – no matter how much I was told not to say that, not to do that.★ 12:43 – I truly believe the body keeps score. If you do not process your emotions you will have symptoms in your body via pain, disease, illness.★ 22:04 – Every single person is born with a guardian angel, it travels with them from birth all through their life.★ 29:58 – We live in fast forward, we’re so much thinking of the future.★ 34:56 – FREE GIFT Feel Light Again in 7 Minutes here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/692288/171754807713859481/share★ 41:22 – If you’re waking up everyday going to a job that you hate, and your first thought is ‘Oh my god I hate going to work, why do I have to do that?’ You WILL create disease and disfunction in your body.★ 56:55 – Daniel’s tunes into Shaz’s energy.★ 1:01:17 – Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: https://www.YourSacredPurpose.com★ 1:01:48 – Take advantage of your own Rock Your Sacred Purpose Consultation here: https://yoursacredpurpose.com/rock-your-sacred-purpose-consultation/★ 1:02:44 – No matter what you are going through, sweetheart you are not broken. You are just needing to remember who you are.   Listen to the Show The post 513: Shaz Cini – You're Not Broken … You've Just Forgotten Who You Are appeared first on Your Sacred Purpose.

Greetings, bonjour, what's happening?Welcome to Lager Time.This weeks episode features the second chapter of Way of the Kip - a short story about a frustrated young mans quest to find a decent nights sleep, tired of course, only to be told there is staff training about biases. A bit of a touch for young Reece.We left him just as the training was getting into nitty-the his gritty, having heared from collegue Bianca, who announced she had a great nights sleep. Reece is desperate to learn her ways, stay awake and not say anything stupid during the training. Story below - if you're listening to the audio of this cree.substack.com to see the wordsFor more Reece and New Town capers have a listen to a series I did a few years back called Young UnProfessional If you enjoy this, please consider subscribing in whichever medium you prefer. It all helps.Little music update - my latest rap EP - More 64s of Boredom - is almost done. Just need to mix the final two tracks then we're good to go. About flipping time.That's it for nowKeep it Big out there, enjoy your weekendsPaulWay of the Kip: A New Town StoryCHAPTER 2The dryness had come early. The first power point slide had nine bullet-points and only one picture. Some generic stock photo of a young East-Asian looking guy in a white shirt, sat in a chair in an office, being spoke to by an older white guy: arms-crossed, stood up, wearing a suit, no tie, top button undone. No sound or animation effects on the slides, what a waste.‘So what do you see when see you this picture? Let's discuss'My mind had become fixated on this sleep conundrum. The mug-off from Priah. The tiredness. Bianca's radiance. Diane's bum. Boring Keith clapping. It was all related somehow.I was twiddling the biro in my hand, slumped in my chair. Had the thought that If I was to take the actual pen bit out from inside the plastic casing, then stick the casing in my mouth, like a blow-dart, with the other end in Bianca's ear, I could siphon out some of her sleep powers. Short-term fix though. I'd probably end up sucking out four, maybe five, of her six braincells, then I'd be stuck in some endless loop of reality TV gossip and a montage of dull holiday photos.‘The older man is probably is using the stereotype of Asian's being good with computers, to get his computer to work, because he's old and probably a bit racist, and doesn't know to get on the internet.'‘Ok, thanks, Shaz is it? Yep, ok, that's certainly a racial stereotype that many people of East Asian descent have to suffer with.'‘Don't forget Kung-Fu and that. That's a stereotype those lot have to face as well.'‘Thank you, erm….Pete?'‘Pete, yea.'‘Ok thanks, Pete, so what else do we see?'Pete was trying. I had to chuckle. Priah gave me the side-eye and I heard Shazz tut. Probably thinking I was laughing with Pete. This annoyed me a bit. Shaz could be like that. Very judgemental. She once accused me of spilling a load of coffee in the kitchen. I don't drink coffee. But then something awakened in me. This urge to speak, I had to get it out, there and then.‘Wait. What about the old guy, though?' I asked.‘What do you mean, Reece? Explain for us.'‘Well, Shaz there has mentioned the possible stereotyping of the young man, presumably of East Asian descent, being good with computers. Fair enough, but what about Shaz's stereotype of old people not knowing how to use technology? You never know, the old boy might be a tech-whizz. Maybe he's the IT guy and the other guy is asking for his help.'Shaz was screwing me. Bianca was backing her up. What? I thought it was a good point. Maybe I'd Just uncovered Shaz's bias. ‘Ave that Shaz. You can't fight bigotry with bigotry. As for you Bianca; lie down before you hurst yourself, maybe you can have a lovely restorative sleep whilst you're there.‘That's a valid point, Reece. Stereotypes come in many forms.'BOSH. That's right. Thanks Monique. I was enjoying the validation. She continued.‘So what do you think is going on in this picture? Tell us what you think, Reece.'Silence. Shaz raised an eyebrow. Bianca smirked, Boring Keith placed his pen on the desk and smirked. Pete was miming a shovel digging into the ground, whilst smirking. Priah was writing something but shook her head. Everyone else was just looking at me, smirking.‘I dunno. It could be anything. Maybe that guy sat down, like… owed the other guy a tenner… and now the Old Boy's calling it in, but the other guy's like… Oh I'll pay you next week bruv…. but the old guys not having it because he'd already owed money from when they went on a bender the week before… but that night the Old Boy got a bit larey with the bouncers outside a club, he'd had a bit too much of the marching powder, so the guy sitting down had to intervene and maybe got slapped a bit, so then they both got barred from that club, because the old boy was giving it the big one…. but the guy sitting down is annoyed because he was moving to this girl in there that he really liked and like…'‘Reece stop it, you're being insensitive, this is a serious discussion'Pariah, again. What did I do?‘But it could be anything though, that's my point.' I said‘Just shutup Reece.' Shaz intervenes.‘But I was…'That told me then. Shaz, 1-1. I'll give her that. Monique came to my rescue and then threw me under the bus. Created an unnecessary problem then solved it. She should be a politician. Monique for PM, the Essential Skills Party. The ESP.‘Ok thanks, err.. Reece… yes, you're right it really could be anything. But not everyone is going to instantly think along the lines of what you just said, as you've had time to think about it.No I didn't, I made it up on the spot, which I didn't say.‘Often, our judgements come from the unconscious, as opposed to the conscious, ultimately it speaks to our internal bias's which we're looking to interrogate here.'The unconscious? Like un-concise-ness? Isn't that a deep state of sleep? Why is she teasing me like this? I could do with some of that right now, what does that make me? Biased? Bigoted? Monique continued.‘… But it's interesting that you made the East Asian man, the one that owed the money, in this scenario, to the older white man…. what do you think that says?, Reece'She must think I like it under the bus, where's my greasy overalls? Priah turned her head to me. I just shrugged my shoulders in defeat. Must be biased.‘I don't know.' I said.Fortunately Monique spared my blushes and moved it on. She went into some segment about the different forms of discrimination and provided a few examples where it had been prominent in the culture, like minstrel shows. Reminded me of my Nan having those figurines on the wall, above the telly. So my Grandparents were bigots, then? Too much Bovril in the fifties, unsalted gammon and mash potato. Classic bigot.In what was an exhaustive power-point slide, with no sound effects or animations, which included all sorts of TV and film references, I was disappointed that Blue Peter didn't come up. Not that I thought that show was harbouring deep-rooted prejudices, I just felt like I needed a decent excuse for the irrational resentment I've always felt towards that melt-parade, it's jarring presenters and their impossible to make DIY stuff – Tracey Island can be devastated by an earthquake for all I care. As if all you ever needed was a Corn Flakes packet, some Sellotape and a few felt-tips. Yea and the rest. It kept me awake at night. Like everything else.As the session wore on, all I could think about was sleep. And Blue Peter. And not making a plank out of myself in staff training sessions. Solving this sleep issue. Bianca's great sleep. I had to talk to Bianca. Find out what her secrets were. I really needed a kip. If I could just have one decent kip. No, wait, learn the secrets of good kip technique. The way of the kip, like some Kung Fu film. That's it, that's the one.So long as I wasn't sleeping well, the world was a worse place, full of bias swimming around, in like bile and brine and brandy. The soup of bias. Sounded like something from a French restaurant menu. Probably my unconscious talking there, again. Bigot.During the last part of the training, we all had to go round and say one thing that we were going to take away with us. Most people said more or the less the same thing – being more conscious of the unconscious biases that possibly allegedly affected their decisions. Guaranteed Pete would have a new batch of sexist jokes come Friday. Bianca said she'd be examining her thinking from now on. I was curious to know how her bigoted subconscious affected her choice of yogurt, or which dull sun destination she should go on holiday too. I gave it a bit of thought and concurred.‘Yea, it's given me lots to think about.' I said.Like how to get a decent kip. I should've said ‘I'd sleep on it.' Missed opportunity. To be fair, there probably was something in it all. We're all a bit bigoted or have our biases, I guess. I still thought I was right to waive that that throw-in Gary's game. That football pitch was a good fifteen-minute bop from my gaff. And it was raining.Back at my desk, I decided that I had resolve this sleep issue. There had to be some magic formula out there that I wasn't aware of. I made it my mission to find some sort of cure that would lead me to sleep enlightenment. Or at least a decent eight hours. In my mind, this was starting to play-out like some Kung-Fu adventure film, where a warrior has to go on this quest to find some source of ancient Kung-Fu wisdom, kip wisdom, so they can learn from the Kung-Fu Kip master. A shadowy, wise figure has to point them on the quest though. The way of the kip. Suddenly the picture of the east Asian guy from the training session popped into my head. I even heard the sound of a gong type thing. PSWSHYYYYYYY. Wait, was that my Bias talking? Why did the stock-photo of the East Asian guy pop in my head? Am I stereotyping? Am I bigot? Whatever. My first task, was to speak to Brianca, my Kung Fu Kip master, find out what she was on. Bianca could lead me to sleep Nirvana, so for the next hour or so, I kept on eye on the kitchen and bided my time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

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This Sunday's message, "Walking with God"  by Rod, is the third in our HOMEBREW series, recorded on Sunday, 18th January 2026.The Communion talk by Shaz has also been included in this podcast.For more information, reach us at www.westcitychurch.com.au© Westcity Church 2025

Gray Area Drinking, Binge Drinking, Alcoholism, Alcohol Use Disorder or Problem Drinking? How Do You Know When Alcohol Is the Issue. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Shaz to share a raw and honest story of alcohol's role, blackouts, secret drinking, and pandemic-era daily drinking. This conversation is for anyone who doesn't see themselves as fitting with a label, but still feels uneasy about their relationship with alcohol. Shaz walks through how alcohol shifted from social use to binge drinking, how gray area drinking quietly escalated, and how secrecy, rationalization, and comparison kept him stuck for years. You'll hear why waiting for a diagnosis or label delayed real change—and how sobriety, connection, and community support became the turning point. If you're sober curious, questioning your drinking, or wondering whether life would feel better without alcohol, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and a path forward—without shame or judgment. Contact Shaz on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shazman07/  

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST S7 E : POWERED BY CP MEDIAStaying Safe. Checking In. Racing Smart.In Episode 4, we dive into one of the most important conversations in endurance sport, how to stay safe and truly check in with yourself on race day, especially at an event as unique and demanding as the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.We're joined by Shaz Dagg and Dr Annabel Merrett for a powerful and honest discussion around decision-making under fatigue, listening to your body, and racing with awareness.Shaz Dagg is a NZ Elite Paratriathlete and the first female amputee to conquer the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. After an accident at the 2024 Coast to Coast, Shaz made a shift in direction, turning her focus to Ironman and going on to complete a full-distance Ironman in late 2024. Now, with fresh perspective and renewed motivation, Shaz has her sights set on Kathmandu Coast to Coast 2026, where she'll compete in a tandem pairing with another Kiwi legend Gemma McCaw. We unpack her goal-setting process, her gorgeous and positive mindset, and how she navigates both physical and mental challenges.Alongside Shaz, Dr Annabel Merrett shares expert insight into athlete safety, self-awareness, and why checking in with yourself can be the key to not just finishing, but finishing well.This is a must-listen episode for anyone preparing for Coast to Coast, or any endurance event where resilience, mindset, and smart decision-making matter.TEAMCPNZ MEDIA HOSTSAngus Petrie – @thecollabcreativeRichard Greer – @ric.greerhttp://www.coasttocoast.co.nzhttp://www.kathmandu.co.nzhttps://www.teamcp.co.nz@teamcpnzhttps://www.facebook.com/teamcpnzrichard@teamcp.co.nz

If people were given a resource that laid out the chronology of immunization, would they still vaccinate? Billions of people, all across the world, have either received a shot or been recommended to get one. And every day, novel injections are being developed, tested and rolled out to the public. While many are refused proper informed consent, others remain ignorant to the dangers of these products because of censorship. That is why Shaz Khan has written a tool, referencing over fifteen hundred years worth of information, pertaining to the timeline of vaccination. This essential resource is made for everyone — whether a parent or practitioner, student or scientist, representative or researcher. Find out more about its release with Shaz Khan and Paul Thomas on “Pediatric Perspectives” this week!

Jon recaps the TPUSA event that took place in Minneapolis. Jon briefly mentions the Kimmel controversy, TikTok's impending sale, and President Trump's medical recommendation. Jon is joined by author Shaz Khan to get her perspective on OTC medications and vaccines based on her extensive research.

Shaz Khan is a London-born, Swiss-Indian creative designer, information-junkie, and critical thinker. Her persistent curiosity, along with an inquisitive mind, interest in history, and thirst for knowledge, led her to seek the truths of the history of vaccines and vaccination. After months spent in libraries and national archives, she was disturbed to discover the undisclosed safety history of vaccines and the scope of injuries observed following their administration that were acknowledged by authorities. Her research led the writing and publishing of The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: A Fact-Packed History of Vaccines and Their Makers, a comprehensive fact-packed history of vaccines that includes information on vaccine manufacturers and their evolution over time.  #BardsFM #HistoryOfVaccines #TheTruthWillSetYouFree Bards Nation Health Store: https://www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> https://thefoundersbible.com/#ordernow Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: Click here Natural Skin Products by No Knot Today: Click here Product Store, Ambitious Faith: Click here Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: click here DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline author Shaz Khan joins us to discuss the media and Big Pharma uproar over the firing of the CDC Director this week and its implications. Plus, the latest on COVID-19 Vaccines Injury data, and the new culture at the HHS under Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Are people waking up to what the CDC, FDA and HHS has been doing, and why is the media taking sides?

Simon Conway's interview with Shaz Khan during Thursday's second hour.

Author of Vaccine: The Ultimate Timeline, vaccine researcher Shas Khan presents new evidence showing vaccines' relationship with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and discusses the faulty mRNA studies that were suppressed showing more adverse effects in trials that were initially reported.

Researcher and author of Vaccines: The Ultimate Timeline, Shaz Khan joins us to discuss the unnerving report about the SIDS-Vaccine connection and the attempted suppression by Big Pharma. Also, we discuss the WHO IHR Treaty, the dangers of a global pandemic looms under the guise of safety, and the rise is "turbo cancers," possibly linked to synthetic mRNA vaccines for COVID-19

Part 2: Researcher and author of Vaccines: The Ultimate Timeline, Shaz Khan joins us to discuss the unnerving report about the SIDS-Vaccine connection and the attempted suppression by Big Pharma. Also, we discuss the WHO IHR Treaty, the dangers of a global pandemic looms under the guise of safety, and the rise is "turbo cancers," possibly linked to synthetic mRNA vaccines for COVID-19

No you're not seeing dublé - Shaz and Ben have done another episode with some top tips in for if you're going alcohol free this summer and need a few ideas for how to freshen things up without alcohol. From horticulture to Vegas, this episode has it all.  --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti 

Shaz Khan, author of the new book The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: A Fact-Packed History of Vaccines and Their Makers, gives Shaun some vax facts she has collected over her years of research and emphasizes knowing your vaccine rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Independence Day Weekend! Guest Shaz Khan, author "The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline", joins to discuss a history of vaccines in the US. Are the really as effective as we are told? Discussion of diseases, vaccine alternatives, COVID, big pharma and more.  President Trump celebrates 4th of July weekend signing the One Big Beautiful Bill into law. What's next?  Coverage of the ongoing flood disaster in central Texas. 

Shaz Khan discusses the history of vaccinations and specifically, her new book Vaccines: The Ultimate Timeline.Also discussed is the Covid pandemic and the real dangers we face because the Covid vaccines were not rigorously tested before being rushed to market, and especially how much influence pharmacuetical companies have in influencing public perception. Bottom line: vaccinations in general are more dangerous than we think.

It's a bit of a different one this week... Ben and Shaz don't have a guest and instead will be giving you their top tips for staying strong and sober through the bank holiday weekend in the UK. If you're not in the UK, don't worry - these tips all still apply! --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti 

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Biden Cancer Battle, Vaccine Power Grab Exposed, David Lorimer, Spiritual Awakenings International, Eriodictyon Californicum, Beef Label Fraud, Shaz Khan, Ultimate Vaccine Timeline, Raw Milk Reversal, Organ Transplant Ethics and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/biden-cancer-battle-vaccine-power-grab-exposed-david-lorimer-spiritual-awakenings-international-eriodictyon-californicum-beef-label-fraud-shaz-khan-ultimate-vaccine-timeline-raw-milk-reversal/https://boxcast.tv/view/biden-cancer-battle-david-lorimer-spiritual-awakenings-international-shaz-khan-ultimate-vaccine-timeline---the-rsb-show-5-19-25-pccgkjwfemjtdsivjjnr Please read this disclaimer carefully before you (“you”, “your”) use our [Your Website URL] website (“website”, “service”) operated by the [Your Business Name] (“operator”, “us”, “we”, “our”). Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

When MMA rising star Ibby “The Prince” Bakran shines in a local fight, the world's largest promotion company offers him a deal he can't refuse. Now aligned with the sport's top developing athletes, Ibby has a clear path to becoming great.Consumed with the limelight and all it has to offer, Ibby burns the candle at both ends and soon his fighting takes its own hit. As his star begins to fade, he blames everyone else. He becomes withdrawn, pulling away from his family who never wanted him to fight. Desperate to reconnect, his mother reveals the reason for her fear and the long-held truth about his father's death. With no one else to blame, Ibby travels to his homeland to find his grandfather for answers. In the majestic mountains of Pakistan, he learns that in order to achieve real greatness, he must first face his biggest opponent yet: himself.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Shaz re-joins the Movie Vault to kick off the David Lynch arc! The crew discusses how they discovered Lynch, the themes of Wild at Heart, and Nic Cage's illustrious career. Don't miss out on the fun!Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetworkThis episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com

When MMA rising star Ibby “The Prince” Bakran shines in a local fight, the world's largest promotion company offers him a deal he can't refuse. Now aligned with the sport's top developing athletes, Ibby has a clear path to becoming great.Consumed with the limelight and all it has to offer, Ibby burns the candle at both ends and soon his fighting takes its own hit. As his star begins to fade, he blames everyone else. He becomes withdrawn, pulling away from his family who never wanted him to fight. Desperate to reconnect, his mother reveals the reason for her fear and the long-held truth about his father's death. With no one else to blame, Ibby travels to his homeland to find his grandfather for answers. In the majestic mountains of Pakistan, he learns that in order to achieve real greatness, he must first face his biggest opponent yet: himself.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Send us a textShaz Khan, co-founder of Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, joins Zack to share how he's built a beloved multi-unit brand without losing the feel of a local favorite. With an engineering mindset and a passion for hospitality, Shaz breaks down the systems, tech, and transparency that drive guest loyalty and operational excellence.Zack and Shaz discuss:Building guest trust through transparency and truthfulnessBalancing scale with authenticity and community feelHow tech tools like Ovation and Marqii elevate guest feedback and insightsResponding to every online review with empathy and intentionWhy real conversations with local restaurant owners matter mostTune in to hear how Shaz's integrity-first approach is shaping the future of fast casual hospitality. Thanks, Shaz!

The Movie Vault welcomes Shaz to review a one-of-a-kind, goofy comedy. While the insane premise stands out at first, there are a lot of deep meanings to untangle in this adventure! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com

JOIN MY BOOK WAITLIST HERE In this inspiring episode of The Life of KG, I sit down with Shaz, the incredible entrepreneur and founder of Sleek Marketing. Shaz shares her journey from a chaotic childhood, navigating multiple moves and challenges, to building a thriving digital marketing agency. She reveals how her passion for organic marketing, coupled with a relentless drive, helped her transform her life and achieve incredible business success. We discuss: - Shaz's tumultuous upbringing, including moving between countries and overcoming early financial struggles. - How she juggled being a single mum, mounting debt, and a stressful corporate career while pursuing her dreams. - The bold investment in a course that completely changed her career path and helped her create a sustainable income. - Why mindset and perseverance are the keys to long-term success. - Top strategies for lead generation, selling on Instagram, and making the most of DMs. - The importance of testing marketing strategies organically before diving into paid ads. - How to build an audience that converts and why small, engaged audiences can be more powerful than large followings. - Why your website and email list are the most critical assets for your business growth. Actionable Tips: - Sell daily on Instagram Stories to engage your audience and drive sales. - Test your messaging organically before scaling with paid ads. - Focus on building trust in your DMs with genuine, conversational outreach. - Prioritise your email list and SEO efforts to secure long-term, sustainable growth. - Treat marketing like dating, build relationships before going in for the sale. Connect with Shaz: Instagram: @sleekmarketing

Join The Book Waitlist Here In this lively and inspiring episode of The Life of KG, I'm joined by three of my incredible business friends, Kat, Shaz, and Kayleigh. Together, we dive into the power of building strong friendships and support networks in business, embracing messy action, and the unforgettable adventures we've shared during mastermind retreats. From belly laughs to life-changing moments, we unpack how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal and professional growth. We also share the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who truly get the entrepreneurial journey. Here's what to expect in this episode: The Girl Gang Effect: How friendships can uplift, motivate, and support you through life's ups and downs. Retreat Stories: Hilarious and heartwarming tales from our time in Marbella, including chaotic road trips and unforgettable bonding moments. Messy Action = Success: Why starting before you're ready and taking imperfect steps is the key to achieving your goals. Overcoming Fear: Our journeys of leaving corporate jobs, pivoting careers, and chasing our dreams despite uncertainty. Authenticity in Business: How showing up as your true self can attract your dream clients and build a brand you love. This episode is packed with laughs, relatable moments, and actionable advice to inspire you to embrace the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship. Follow My Guests: Kat – Skin Clinic Owner and Mentor | Instagram: @KatMartinltd Shaz – Digital Marketing Expert and Mentor | Instagram: @Sleekmarketing Kayleigh – Positive Psychology Coach and Speaker | Instagram: @Kayleigh.wilson.222 Join the Conversation: We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your biggest takeaway and tag us on Instagram @kg_katiegodfrey Don't Forget:

Royal Bank's Shaz Merwat, lead author of RBC's Climate Institute report "Power Struggle: How AI is Challenging Canada's Electricity Grid," discusses with Francis Bradley the rise of AI and its impact on Canada's electricity sector. They cover AI's increasing power demand, regional differences, the economic impact of data centres, strategic policies for leveraging AI, carbon capture's role, and energy security. They conclude with Shaz's very timely book recommendation for the Flux Capacitor Book Club. Links:RBC Thought LeadershipPower Struggle: How AI is challenging Canada's electricity gridClimate Action 2025 Report Shaz Merwat on LinkedIn

This week we have one of Shaz's AF day ones on the podcast, we're welcoming the fantastic Andy Garwood back on to Over The Influence! Andy is an Alcohol Support Coach and he's here to spread the good word that it is never too late in the day to make a positive change in your life. If you'd have told him in 2018 what the Andy of 2025 is achieving, he would have never believed you. Andy is a fellow believer that the key to strength in sobriety is through connecting with others and having a great pride in what you're all achieving together. It's always great to have Andy on the pod and we're sure you'll leave this episode pumped and ready or another AF week. If you'd like to keep up with Andy, you can visit his website andygarwood.com. --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

For our last episode of Over The Influence in 2024, we have a major milestone to celebrate! Coming up on 2nd January 2025, our Shaz is officially going to be an author as her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Quitting Alcohol will be out in the UK! (It will also be out elsewhere in due course, keep an eye out for it) To celebrate, Shaz and Ben give you an exclusive sneak peak at what's inside the sparkly cover. It's been a pleasure having you all on board for the podcast in 2024, wishing all of our fantastic listeners a very happy new year and a successful 2025! --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

This is a special LIVE episode of Perspectives with Bank. Joining this lively conversation, is Shaunell, Jojo, Shaz and Kodak. They unpack self-love, relationship dynamics, modern dating expectations, the balance between career and family, the evolving landscape of sexual experimentation, healthier connections and much much more. Tune in and join the conversation in the socials below. Rate, subscribe, comment and share. Follow Perspektives With Bank on IG @perspektiveswithbank @bigbankatl @shaunellkennard @_jojoalonso @shazthemodel @bighomiekodaq See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this episode, we're joined by two incredible entrepreneurs, Shaz Rajashekar and Kiku Chaudhuri, the sisters behind the vibrant hair care brand, SHAZ & KIKS. Both UT Austin graduates, Shaz and Kiku have combined their childhood memories of summers in the Himalayas with the wisdom of traditional Ayurvedic science to create a full range of hair care products that cater to every need, from serums to cleansers. Their brand not only promotes healthy hair but also educates consumers about the importance of hair care, all while honoring their heritage.

Welcome back to Heroes Three! This week Summer of Ninja ENDS as we are joined by Leon from Hong Kong and Beyond to discuss the apex of 80s ninja cinema, Revenge of the Ninja from Sam Firstenberg and Cannon Films starring Sho Kosugi! Check out some H3 art and merch! - https://www.teepublic.com/user/kf_carlito Check out Leon and Shaz at Hong Kong & Beyond! YouTube & Podcast  Full cast and credits at IMDB! Find us online - https://linktr.ee/Heroes3Podcast Email us! - heroes3podcast@gmail.com Full blogpost with gifs here! Timestamps (0:00) Intro (0:55) Our history with Revenge of the Ninja (9:26) Production Info (18:42) Revenge of the Ninja Trailer (20:14) Movie Recap (1:00:13) An aside on nunchucks (1:08:52) Back to the Movie (1:25:04) Leon plugs (1:26:36) Our plugs

In this episode, Michael Frampton catches up with renowned surfer and coach Matt Grainger to talk about the highs and lows of surfing, the challenges of big waves, and the innovations in the sport. Matt shares his experiences with heavy waves, gnarly wipeouts, and the current state of surfing on the Sydney Northern Beaches. The discussion dives into the recent swells, the changing conditions, and how they impact surfers of all levels.Matt also discusses his latest project, the "Surfer's Compass" app, a comprehensive guide for surfers to improve their techniques, mindset, and fitness. He shares the inspiration behind the app, the process of its development, and the exciting features that it will offer. Episode Highlights:Matt's Recent Surf Trip to Indonesia: Matt shares the story of his recent trip to Indonesia, where he suffered a significant head injury after a day of surfing at Macaronis. He details the moment the injury occurred, the aftermath, and the crucial steps taken to avoid infection.The Importance of Surf Safety: Despite years of experience, Matt explains how ego and overconfidence led to a dangerous situation. He emphasizes the importance of wearing a helmet in heavy conditions and the risks of surfing over shallow reefs.Injury Management and Recovery: Matt provides valuable insights into managing injuries in remote locations, including the use of bottled water, antibiotics, and proper wound care to prevent infections from coral cuts.Mobility and Strength Training for Surfers: As a coach, Matt discusses the significance of maintaining mobility and strength as surfers age. He highlights the role of a balanced training program in injury prevention and long-term surfing performance.Mindset and Longevity in Surfing: Matt touches on the importance of a positive mindset, quoting Bruce Lee on the power of words and how they influence our physical and mental well-being. He encourages surfers to stay active, eat well, and maintain a youthful outlook to continue enjoying the sport well into their later years..Surf Culture Evolution: The changes in surfing culture, including the influx of new surfers and the impact on traditional breaks."Surfer's Compass" App: Insight into Matt's development of this app, aimed at improving surfing techniques, fitness, and mental strategies.For more insights and tips from Matt Grainger:Follow Matt Grainger:Instagram: mattgraingersurf.Linkedin:: Matt GraingeFollow Michael John Frampton:Instagram: @surfmasteryWebsite: https://surfmastery.com/.Full Show Transcript:[00:00:00] Matt Grainger: I think so. You look at all the surfers now. It's all legs. Hardly any upper body. Only back and legs. You don't want any chest, and you don't want to overload the shoulders as well in your rotator cuff. Exercises are really good. So light weights on the shoulders, nothing heavy. So you can still get that mobility in your padel. And you've got the power for your back for your paddle. So a lot of the strength training is like just Olympic rings, pull ups, maybe some skin. The cat. Um, um, dumbbell pull ups as well off the bench, all that kind of stuff. And then a lot of, a lot of, um, obviously squats with the. [00:00:40] Michael Frampton: Back to the Surf Mastery podcast. I am your host, Michael Frampton, and the ethos of this show is education and inspiration for better surfing and a better surfing life. And Matt Grainger, today's guest, not only was a huge part in the inspiration for the birth of this show, but he epitomizes that ethos as well. He is in his mid 50s now, and he's still out there surfing a ton and stays fit and healthy for surfing, and also teaches others to be better surfers and better people through better surfing mindset, health and fitness, etc. Matt is just a pure inspiration in the surfing world and just an absolute frother and a rips. He rips. He's an incredible surfer and stoked to get him back on the show. And like I said, he first appeared back in episode number one. He's. This will be his fourth appearance. Uh, he also appeared in episode 30 and episode 55 as well. And, uh, without further ado, I shall fade in my conversation. My fourth conversation on this podcast with Matt Grainger from Manly Surf School. How did it happen? Was it just a freak random thing, or was it a lapse in concentration or what? [00:02:07] Matt Grainger: Yeah, it was a bit of the ego took over and ego took over. Um, we'd had. Every day was the best day ever. We had this the first swell in June. And, um, this one day just got bigger and bigger, and it had a lot of south in it. There was two swells. It was like a south swell and a bit of south west as well. So you could get a chip in, you could chip in from behind, behind the tower, and you could backdoor where you'd usually take off. So you'd get like more barrel time. And I was riding this magic six zero Psi Pro, one that I've had for about a year. Felt unreal under my feet. Been riding it for days straight. And then, um, this guy Sean came out from South Africa. He rocked up on a boat. Him and I started paddling up the reef and just trading wave after wave and making him. So just making these unbelievable tubes and no one came up there because, you know, it was pretty gnarly. So if you fell, it was like two foot deep and it was like an eight foot swell. So when Max, probably 8 to 10, you probably saw footage of Nathan Florence. I don't know if you saw some of the footage of him and he's it was like 10 to 12 foot hits that day, whereas Max doesn't get bigger, it just gets thicker. So it's probably 6 to 8 foot, but really thick, like a chokes kind of way. You get this, you can make this really nice drop and then come in with speed. [00:03:28] Matt Grainger: And just if you made it, you're fine. But if you didn't make it, that's what happened. So after five hours, I actually wasn't even tired. I was after like five hours, I was just just getting cocky and I probably should have gone in. It was more like one more, one more. And Shaun and I were trying to outdo each other, and he he actually snapped his board, his board on his last wave, and I snapped my head, but I took off, made. It made. The drop. Drop was on the foam ball. As I was pumping on the foam ball, the wave turned the corner. So kind of that south west angle of the way though, turned a massive corner. So I've just got catapulted on the foam ball and I got thrown out head first, and that's as soon as my head landed, the lip hit the back of my neck and just drove me straight into the reef, like, instantly. It was only like two foot deep. It was low tide and I just it was just like, bang. I was like, no, I got a bit on here. And then I went into worry, went into warrior mode. You know, when you when I'd said us the way, way my eyes. Okay. It's actually got a cut there as well. So I've got to cut. I got cut either side. I got cuts either side of the nose down here on the bottom of the nose as well on this eye. [00:04:43] Matt Grainger: And obviously here I have about 25 stitches here, five stitches here. And I just went I knew the session was over and I just paddled back. Everyone was like, we'll get a boat. Everyone's screaming, get a boat, get a boat! That's it. I'm like, I'm good, I'm good. Getting myself back almost on my own. You know, like one guy got scared. Good on ya. Um, this guy Hans from America. He goes, good on you, tough guy. I'm like, nah, I've got this, I got this. Anyway. So I went back and got on the pontoon and just started pouring bottled water over my head. And then I got the boat back to Max and then looked for Shaz, and she was already stitching up my brother. He had a little cut on his back. So. And then someone said,, Matt's looking for you. Cut his head and neck. And she thought,, if he's asking for something, he's in a bad way. So then she saw my head and she thought I'd cracked. I'd actually, like, fractured my skull, but it was actually bits of coral coming out of my head. .Far out. So she pulled that, pulled the bits of coral out. He got some local, which was good. We'll just put it in the carts and then pulling bits of coral out the tweezers, and then got a toothbrush for an hour and just scrubbing it. That was the gnarly part. I just had to. [00:06:01] Michael Frampton: Scrubbing and all this peroxide or iodine or something. Yeah. [00:06:04] Matt Grainger: With, um. Yeah. Just with, um. Yeah. Like light alcohol. Yeah. Just. And just so you don't kill the flesh too much. Like, not too gnarly. Um, but just getting it all out, and that's. I reckon that saved me for sure. And then obviously took about two hours to stitch up, which was gnarly. And I was just doing I've been doing a lot of breath training like coaching, apnea training. And I saw resonance breathing, which is like a second inhale six second exhale. . So just going into that just and that helped big time. That was like a three hour ordeal which could have been a long time. Felt like a long time. But it wasn't as long as I thought. And then she put like a face mask over it so I couldn't see. And then, um, yeah, The rest is history. And then I surfed the next day., you did not. Yeah I know. He taped it up. I just said, I'll get two. I'll get one. Wait, I'll get one wave. And I did some tests, like I was jumping on one leg to see if I had concussion and then, no, I'm not well in the head anyway, uh, and then I came. I wore a helmet, of course, and then I didn't surf for after that day. I didn't surf for three and a half days. And then after that I was good to go because I was on. [00:07:21] Matt Grainger: I was having, uh, four courses of antibiotics. I four, four tablets of antibiotics every day, washing it with, um, fresh water. And we're getting she was breaking up antibiotics and putting it inside the cup as well. Yeah. And she and she left a little bit of one of the gnarly cuts. Didn't do it too tight. So bits of coral would still come out if it did. There's still little bits popping out, far out. But yeah. So I'm wearing a helmet from now on when it's gnarly like that. So I went to G-land. After that we had another swell at Max and Surf Greenbush, but I had one of those soft shell helmets that Tommy Scott wears. Yeah. By, um, DMC. It's like a rugby helmet. Yeah, yeah, but they're nice and light, but they're, um. Yeah. So that that felt good. And then I wore it in g-land every surf even because I didn't want to get hit and break the cuts open anymore. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I got the stitches out after six days and they healed well. Yeah. So wow. But from now on I'm going to. If it's gnarly and low tide and heavy, I'll be wearing a helmet. Yeah. No. Fair enough. But I was lucky I didn't get concussion and brain damage or lose an eye or nose or whatever. Yeah., yeah. [00:08:32] Michael Frampton: And I mean, and any sort of coral cut infection is such a huge risk, right? [00:08:38] Matt Grainger: I reckon like, even there was a girl, it was actually a girl out in the water. She. Her name's Kat. She does immense heavy new for about six months with a with harm. So her partner and they they had a long boat with um with a solar panel on top and just go around the islands and she, she had a cut on her foot. She went to seek a cut and just had a shower. So that got that sort of told. And she told me this story like a week before. And then she got this, this flesh eating, um, microbe in her foot. And she basically went delirious and had to go to she went to Padang and their hospital was too dirty and gnarly. So the hands got her out of there, carried her onto the fast ferry, then went to Jakarta and she had like three skin grafts and then back to LA. Yeah, just from that. So that straight away I was like, I'm not getting my head touching any, any, um, any shower water. So I was just it sounds very first world, but I was just every time I wash my head, I was just with bottled water. Yeah. Yeah. So that's a good tip for people out there. yeah. Yeah. Look after your carts. Yeah. Always look after my carts. Even feet. You know, I went to Chofu. First time I went to Chofu in 2000. A tiny little cuts on my feet. And it was the last day. And I was like, last day, who cares? And then I got home and I got stacked. I couldn't walk. I went to my. I went to my glands. And straight away I was on antibiotics and prednisone and it went away. But that was nasty. So it taught me a good lesson. Yeah. So get on, get on to your rep cards quickly people when you go to the tropics. [00:10:17] Michael Frampton: Yeah. You got to clean them eh. I remember I touched the reef in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka once. Like just got this tiny little graze. Thought nothing of it. Just put like a little bit of iodine cream on it. That's all I did. And then two days later, it's just like 50 cent welt that's throbbing. [00:10:33] Matt Grainger: And I had to hit. [00:10:35] Michael Frampton: Yeah. Had to get some antibiotics. So should have just scrubbed it out with a toothbrush and done the right thing at the time. But it was such a small cut, you thought nothing of it. But they must have just been little bits of coral in there or something. [00:10:47] Matt Grainger: Yeah, yeah, that was one of the ones where the feeder chirps. Tiny little, like little nicks. Yeah. So, yeah, to get that tape. Yeah. So the tip from Shaz. Doctor. Shaz, my partner. Get. Take her. I always have, like, a spare toothbrush. That's clean. You can't even get it from that. If you get it from the hotel. But you never brush your teeth with it, so it's totally clean. And just scrub it. Scrub it. Um, use the little wipes. The the iodine alcohol wipes. So you do one offs and not nothing else dirty. And then just keep checking it. Yeah. And there's that. There's that tayo gin. That's pretty good from Indo. You know that Chinese, that red bottle. That's always cool. That Chinese. It's called tayo gin or the ayam. They don't use cream. She said use because it just festers in the tropics. Use the powder. The powder? Yeah. The powders of the guy. Yeah. Okay. So that's a go and then cover them up. Yeah. If you do your feet too. I always wear shoes. People give me heaps of crap in Indo because I'm always wearing. If I've got cuts, I'll put shoes on because you're walking around. You get dirt in the cuts. Yeah. So it's important if we always forget especially. Yeah. You're like, oh nah, I'll be right. Or, you know, you see so many guys just get smashed and don't even do anything. Yeah. [00:12:03] Michael Frampton:yeah. It's not worth the risk. I used to you're still out charging, catching heaps of waves. [00:12:07] Matt Grainger: Yeah, still surfing a lot. Um, pretty much surf every day. Sometimes twice. Um, got the gym. Surfer's gym. Which is good. That keeps me fit and healthy. They working on the mobility that you taught me years ago, and. Yeah, just building on that. I think that's a big key is mobility. As we get older and even the younger athletes that we coach too. I've got some pros that train at our gym and and we've got them on a mobility program. Whereas strength training and I found lately like in the last few years, like having the ability and also the strength training is huge just for reducing, reducing injury, keeping strong. Like I'm 55 this month. I don't even talk about your age too. It's really important what you say out of your mouth. You know there's a, there's a quote by Bruce Lee is like be careful what you say with your words because that's why it's called spells and spelling. Like you're saying, you hear heaps of guys walk around and go, I'm done. I'm old, I'm an old man and all this. And you're like, hey, mate. Like, no, it's all relative. Like it's it's you know what? It's time. Really anyway. You know, like just this thing we've made up, but, you know, there's biological age. And if you keep yourself fit and healthy and moving and eat well, sleep well. You can keep keep rocking till you're in your 80s, I reckon. [00:13:29] Michael Frampton: Yeah, man, I was just reading. Listening to a book, actually, about all of that. And this Harvard professor did an experiment where she got a bunch of 80 year old men, and she put them in a house where everything in the house was as if it was 30 years ago, and they were only allowed. So the TV programs, the books, the furniture, and they were only allowed to talk, talk about things as if it was 30 years ago in the present. And within a few days, their eyesight improved. Health, like blood pressure, improved everything just by just like placebo. Like extreme placebo effect. Wow. [00:14:11] Matt Grainger: That's awesome. Yeah, it's rare to get that book. [00:14:14] Michael Frampton: It's a rare book. I'll. I'll forward it to you and I'll put it in the show notes for listeners, too. I think it's called the mind body Connection or something. I'll put it in the show notes and I'll send it to you. [00:14:23] Matt Grainger: And even when I was at, um, not trying to name drop here, but when I was at Nazaré, I came in, I totally led back to the harbor because he broke down. It's quite funny. Like it was a big day. Like 60 foot. Perfect. Nazaré. And I was with Lucas Pereira, who's from Mavericks, who trains with me. He was towing with me on that. We were just shifting partners all day. And then I said, you lead like I don't even know lead any way from then. And I said, you make leads out to sea doing nothing. We should go check on him. And he's like, yeah, right. So we hammered out the lead and he goes, yeah, I ran out of fuel, guys. And you're like, why? He goes, I was having too much fun. You know, every time the beeper light came on the warning signal that was low on fuel, I just turned it off. And because it was a really good day and it was a really good Nazaré, like, clean 60 foot faces and whatnot. Anyway, so I, we hooked up my ski to his ski and towed him back to the harbor. And we got back to the, um, got back to the wharf, and I was just chatting to him about how we've got a gym and I've been following what he does working XPT programs, and I do a lot of breathwork, but I really like breathwork. [00:15:36] Matt Grainger: And and I said, yeah, yeah, we don't we don't talk about age, you know, in our gym because what you said the word, don't you ever say that word in front of me again. And he got really gnarly. And I was like, okay, man, settle down. And um, so it's there's a lot of truth to it. Hey, I see, like, Chaz is, um, she's my wife. She's over 60, and she's getting better because she only started 20 years. And there's guys at the beaches that used to rip when they were 20, and they've given up at 50, or probably given up at 50 because it's in their mindset., my knees and stuff and my back stuff. And you're like, well, what do you do about it? Do you um, do you do any mobility or you know, what are you eating? What are you how are you sleeping? Or you know, I don't know. They're like, I don't know, you just like, okay. So yeah, it's funny isn't it? And I think I think we were lucky our age like we've, we've been introduced to a lot of stuff. And if you're curious about it, which you are and I am, there's so much stuff you can learn going down that rabbit holes. [00:16:41] Michael Frampton: yeah. It's never ending. Kind of. [00:16:42] Matt Grainger: Ten. The crew ten years before us, probably a lot of them missed out on that eating poor food, poor movement. Um, yeah, I think it's good. I've got the hoop. I've had the hoop for, like, uh, probably five years now. I find that's really good because I'm. I'm really diligent about my sleep. It can be gnarly some days, and it gives you a bad sleep score. You've got to kind of let that go, and not even your day is ruined. Because I know some athletes who will like that, and they're like, I had to get rid of it because it said I had a bad sleep score and I'd have a bad day. I'm like, no, no, you got to get past that. But sleep is huge. Hey, like and probably read that book by Matthew Walker that was, you know, everyone knew how important sleep was. You know, we cure cancer and all sorts of ailments. Balance. Yeah. So yeah, they'll always I try to have a little nap in the Arvo if I get time. Yeah. Try to have a nap every Arvo. And I think it's good to have a nap if I have the luxury, because you're just not talking. You're not thinking. You're just having a little break from the world and then back into it. Have a training session at the gym with the crew and then dinner in bed again. So that's my little routine. Yeah. And not being and not used to have to always wake up super early or to plan that I ought to be up early and out there for stuff. But if now if the waves aren't that good, I'm not going to get up early just to punish myself for the early just for the sake of being the first guy out there. So now, because I've found on the sleep on your sleep scores, when you do actually sleep that extra hour in the morning. Yeah. You get a lot of benefits. It's crazy. And if you do go to bed early. Yeah. Mm. [00:18:18] Michael Frampton: Does does is surfing the main motivator for you to stay fit and healthy? [00:18:23] Matt Grainger: Yeah. For sure. Yeah, definitely. Yeah. Like I couldn't give a stuff like what I look like. I just want to actually be able to catch waves and still be able to surf. My brother and I just went to Macaronis together and we were both chatting that we probably surf better now than we were in our mid 20s, just because the boards are better. We've got more knowledge and we've kept our bodies good. Yeah. Yeah. So we've had no we've had no serious accidents though which is lucky. you know obviously head knocks and all that kind of stuff but nothing like haven't broken any major bones like bony broken hands and a few things like that, but not, you know, haven't broken a femur or anything, you know. So some guys obviously are disadvantaged if they have a major injury but haven't had any major injuries. And then now I've realized I used to always think when I was have had a niggle like a, like a niggling hip or, you know, you had to go to the chiropractor and you had to do this, you had to do and now you can kind of push through it and move through it. [00:19:24] Matt Grainger: I found that like. And if it's really serious, obviously go and see a physician, which is good. and you can get a really good massage or just to break that tissue down. But I found now you can move through pain and throughout the whole day like not, you know, everyone thinks, I've got to train for an hour and that's it. So I don't do it. You know, you can do little snacks like ten minutes here, you know, ten minutes in the morning, another ten minutes at lunchtime, another two minutes here, and then another two minutes and eventually kind of work through it. I remember when we were working together, you were pretty onto that early in the early days. Good diets. I love I like got into my fasting, which is good pretty much two meals a day. Love the bone broth. I'm doing a coffee, obviously. Black coffee, a little bit of coconut oil. So, yeah, that's just all these little hacks that we're learning. Just helping along the way, I reckon. [00:20:21] Michael Frampton: Yeah, but you've got that motivation. You want to keep surfing, you want to keep going to Indo and that's what. Yeah. That's what get you. Okay. No I'm not going to have that donut. I'm going to and I'm going to go to bed early because I want to I want to go and get barreled at Indo like. [00:20:36] Matt Grainger: no, it's such a good motivator. Yeah. And and it's, it keeps you young. Yeah. It keeps you young and young in the head too. And looking at boards that, you know, I'm still riding shore boards and my short boards like a five, five, nine. And I've got A53 Bobby quad that I ride in the wave pool. Yeah. So I can still ride short boards. yeah. And just having that and and the boards have gotten so good. Now, you know, just the rockers and the things all the shapers. And I remember Mike, Michael Ho was talking with his son Mason. I saw in an interview that he said, oh, dad, why do you think you're ripping so much now? And he goes to the boards and Michael's like, doesn't care. You know, he just he doesn't have Instagram or Facebook. He's just surfing and I've I've seen Coco out in the water when she's in Indo or here and she said, yeah pops. Just he just the proper. So he's, he's, he's not thinking about how he's 60 and he's charging you know. Yeah he's right. He's got, he's got new blades and getting tubed out back door and ripping on the backside at Alma-Ata and things like that. But yeah, that's the motivation is surfing. Yeah. And it's, it's such a fun sport. And I just always say to people, it's a puzzle. [00:21:51] Matt Grainger: You know, you every time you go for a surf, you're trying to work out that puzzle. It doesn't matter if it's one foot onshore or it's 20 foot bommies or it's crazy tubes in Indo, you're still trying to figure out how you're going to paddle in. How are you going to get to your feet? How are you going to generate speed? Is it a straight down drop? Is it a knifing drop? Am I going to get in my front foot early? All these little things that just come into play from all those years of experience, and you're trying to work out that puzzle, and then it's one foot. You just want to go out and do one big turn on a one footer and you're happy. So that's what keeps me motivated. Some days, even if it's crap, I'll still go out for like three waves and just I'll get my three waves and go to work and train. And I've got the training to, I've got rid of the cardio. So I'm sort of not really doing the cardio so much now. It's just strength and movement because if you do a good movement flow, you can get good cardio from that anyway. Yeah, I forgot my heart rate monitor and you're actually getting flexi, whereas you don't want to get stiff and then just doing the right strength training. [00:22:53] Matt Grainger: So you look at all the surfers now it's all legs, hardly any upper body, only back and legs. You don't want any chest and you don't want to overload the shoulders as well in your you know, the rotator cuff exercises are really good. So light weights on the shoulders, nothing heavy. So you can still get that mobility in your paddle. And you've got the power through your back for your paddle. So a lot of the strength training is like just Olympic rings, pull ups, maybe some skin. The cat. yeah. dumbbell pull ups as well, off the bench, all that kind of stuff. And then a lot of, a lot of,, obviously squats with the barbell, goblet squats, front squats, split squats, all that kind of stuff. It's super important, I reckon. So getting that mobility and doing the weights and getting that connection and feeling when you're doing the weight, not just doing it for the sake of it, like doing those reps and really thinking about that rep and just getting your body in those positions that you could do in the water on land. So when you go out there like a martial artist, you're you're ready to go. You've drilled it so many times it becomes second nature. Yeah. [00:24:01] Michael Frampton: No, strength training is so good. It's also for like strength training gives you it increases your body awareness actually, and just increases your maintains your bone density. And it's just it's so helpful. And if you're doing it do upper body. Lower body. It's it's about as doesn't get any more hard of a cardio workout than doing like a strength training circuit if you want to, you know, get the heart rate up. [00:24:26] Matt Grainger: What sort of work? What sort of stuff are you doing these days, like in your regime? [00:24:30] Michael Frampton:. Mine's so I had I've got,, I had ACL surgery in my early 20s and it's now almost, you know, bone on bone, basically. So a lot of my, a lot of my training is just keeping on top of that. so like, slow moving, heavy stuff with,, you know, have you seen the knees over toes guy? [00:24:55] Matt Grainger: Yeah, yeah. He's awesome. [00:24:56] Michael Frampton: Hey, backwards walking on the treadmill and just. Yeah, following some of his stuff. Uh, and just to keep the legs strong. Because it's interesting. Because they say it's bone on bone, right? And it can get like that, but your cartilage is gone. Your cartilage doesn't really come back. But there is scar tissue forms where the cartilage was. As long as that scar tissue is there, you're fine. If you do too much stuff and that scar tissue wears away. So if you do too much volume and you don't allow that scar tissue to to heal and reform and the fluids to come back, then it can be bone on bone, you get a real sore joint. But so now, as long as I keep the volume of what I'm doing on the knee, it's fine. You can actually you can actually go. [00:25:39] Matt Grainger: How many reps? [00:25:41] Michael Frampton: Actually, I would just sort of more like six reps. Only a couple of sets. But you know, because I've got a history of strength training. I know the form. I'm strong, I know what to do. But a backwards walking on the treadmill and some and lots of balance work as well, because it's actually those small little twitching movements in the joint that do the most damage. So if your balance is on point and your joint is nice and stable, then it's one of the big things as well. So keeping the balance, like standing on one leg with your eyes closed. Little things like that. Yeah I do. [00:26:16] Matt Grainger: I love the pendulum jumps with the, you know, the pendulum jump. So it's a one legged jump. Yeah. and we'll do that. More eyes closed as well. Yeah. When I coach a lot of the athletes as well, like before, they were competing, like, I'd say, like they'll do five jumps, eyes open, and then the last five closed. And it helps for that body awareness, you know, for late drops and. yeah, no big drops out of the lip and being aware of where their body is. Yeah. Yeah. And I even did it when I crack my head to check if I had concussion, I was like, yes, I'm fine. You know. Yeah. Yeah. I'm not a doctor. I'm not a doctor. But if you can jump one legged with your eyes closed, you pretty much. And you're fine. You don't have concussion. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. [00:27:03] Michael Frampton: No, I do a bit of sprinting. Sprinting as well. Sprinting is really good for you. So I do a bit of that and I still do like the bodyweight gymnastics style strength training as well. Still doing that. Following a guy called, uh, Nardi. Oh, man, I can't even pronounce his name. Nardi Orejuela or I can't remember how to pronounce it, but it's functional performance training. He's doing a lot of really unique stuff. He's worth a follow. He's pretty out there with some of what he says, but he's also got some really interesting tips. A lot of, you know, not necessarily heavy weights, but functional, functional stuff. Just he's worth a follow. [00:27:39] Matt Grainger: Cool. yeah. [00:27:40] Michael Frampton: And just keeping on top of the diet, diet and sleep, man, that's like you mentioned, man. Just keeping a clean diet, getting enough sleep and giving a good balance of rest and stress. [00:27:49] Matt Grainger: Because, yeah, life can get stressful, but it's only what you make it really like. But yeah, if you if you sleep well, if you have a good sleep, you can conquer anything. Really. Hey, I'll find two. The shoulders are important. Like the rotator cuff muscles. Important to keep that on top of that. Just like maintenance work like prehab, like lightweights, like 10% of your body weight, just getting in all those different angles because you do you can, you know, when you're, you know, those days when you're paddling super hard trying to make that wave where it's hollow, you're going to put a lot of stress on the shoulder joint. And I've had seen so many mates like you look at you got to look at your mates who had surgeries, you know what I mean? Like, it's always so, shoulders, knees and hips if you look after those. And spine pretty much ahead of the game. Yeah. Yeah. [00:28:40] Michael Frampton: Hanging dude. Hanging for your shoulders. Really good. [00:28:45] Matt Grainger: Just hanging. Awesome. [00:28:46] Michael Frampton: Active and passive. Hanging. And, I mean, I'm lucky. When I was living in the US, I did. I did three different DNS courses., yeah. [00:28:55] Matt Grainger: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I remember you doing that. Yeah. [00:28:57] Michael Frampton: And so I do a lot of that sort of rehab style training still. And that's really good for shoulders and and core that helps keep my shoulders in check. [00:29:07] Matt Grainger: I remember, I remember you got injured and I did the Ido portal course. Yes, I remember you did. Yeah, I think you did your hamstring right. Yeah. That's right. Yeah. And I was a day before and he said, Matti, can you do this? And I went, yeah. And did a whole week with it. [00:29:22] Michael Frampton: Yeah. That's right. [00:29:23] Matt Grainger: Yeah. He was massive. It was massive on hanging. Yeah. And you know, the ring and the rings too. Yeah. And I find the rings or rings are better for a surfer too. Like doing chin ups, pull ups on a ring because you get that nice. Like you get that movement in the shoulder joint where it's just a straight bar. You don't really get that movement because we actually reach out and rotate our shoulder as we paddle. Yeah. So yeah. Yeah, yeah. You know, it was it was pretty. It was an interesting guy. Cool guy. Full on. Yeah. He is. Yeah. But yeah, I learned a lot. Yeah. [00:29:59] Michael Frampton: cool. Are you still doing ice baths? [00:30:01] Matt Grainger: Still doing that. [00:30:02] Michael Frampton: Yeah. [00:30:03] Matt Grainger: And our boss. And so on. Got an ice bath in the backyard and a sauna, which is lucky. And we got two at the gym now. We got two saunas and two ice baths. Wow. So. Yeah. Yeah. It's good. Everyone loves them. Yeah. Everyone's created a little community there. Yeah, yeah. It's awesome. [00:30:21] Michael Frampton: What about LA? Have you looked into Light Health? [00:30:24] Matt Grainger: I have seen it. I haven't really done it personally. And it just looks it looks pretty interesting. It's just a matter of time and money. Yeah. In our in our sauna. I do have some infrared, but, like, not, some lighting, but, you know, it's not huge. Have you been looking into it? Well, it's it's just really interesting. [00:30:42] Michael Frampton: There's this guy, Jack cruise, who's been on about it for years, but now that there's sort of like 20 years, but now there's all these scientific studies coming out proving his theories right about how important, sunlight exposure is for health and how it turns on certain genes like the Pomc gene and and how if you're exposing yourself to too much blue light after the sun's gone down, how that affects blood sugar and circadian rhythms. And but if I mean, if you're getting up and going, surfing every day and getting to bed on time, it's funny, that's all. [00:31:14] Matt Grainger: Like Huberman and all that, like, yeah, they say go out and play, you know, go get the sun. Yeah. And, I, we live on the East Coast here, so every early surf, you're like, looking into the sun exactly in the morning. You know, you're blinking, going oh. And, you know, different on the West Coast. Yeah. If you go to bed at the right time. And I try not to look at my phone before I go to bed. So, Yeah, I just try to banish that, put it away because. Yeah, that's a bad habit, isn't it? Just before looking at the screen, try to look at computers as well. So onto that in that way. Yeah. Yeah. You can just go. Yeah. Just basic stuff. Yeah. Keeping those circadian rhythms. Yeah. Haven't done the glasses or anything like that. Like the. [00:31:58] Michael Frampton: The blue blocking glasses. Yeah. [00:32:01] Matt Grainger: Dave Asprey and whatnot. [00:32:02] Michael Frampton: Yeah. Yeah, they get into it a lot. They go hardcore on everything. [00:32:06] Matt Grainger: They go hardcore. I'm like, no. How am I? It's none of them. Don't you think there's a fine line between how much time you got in the day and. [00:32:15] Michael Frampton: exactly. But I mean, David Beckham and his mates, they're spending a lot of money on, like, days. Dave Asprey has a goal to live to 120. I think he might have even said 100, 150. But like and be healthy and functional at that age. So he's making sure that, you know, every day he's doing as much as he can. So those guys are going. I don't know. [00:32:38] Matt Grainger: I don't know if I want to live that long. Yeah. It's damn sad. You know what I mean? Like, you kind of want to just die normally. You know, like. [00:32:45] Michael Frampton: With dignity. Yeah. [00:32:47] Matt Grainger: Dignity? Yeah. Like you don't have to go. Yeah. Yeah. [00:32:50] Michael Frampton: Because if you're the only, you're the only one doing it. And like, you're you're still alive and healthy. Yeah. Friends are dead. You're like. [00:32:58] Matt Grainger: What was that? I mean, let's talk about that all the time. Yeah. They just overboard and and almost bring a lot of anxiety, I think, to like trying to keep on point. Like you're not actually like they want to get to this goal of being this age, but they're not actually having fun in the present. Like it's like I've still got to live your life. Hey, you got to still have fun with your friends, with your friends. And, you know, like, I'm not like, a total. I'm. There's no way I'm a total monk. Like, I'm. I still eat really well, but if I, you know, if I'm with with friends and family, I'm not going to go. I'm not eating that because I'm this, you know, like, yeah, I'll still want to be part of the group, you know what I mean? Yeah, yeah. It's not going to kill me. Yeah. I don't want to have a good time with with my friends. I'm not going to be that guy that's like, oh, no, I don't do that. Because, I want to live to 150. [00:33:46] Michael Frampton: Exactly. Yeah. I'm going to go to bed at 8:00 on Christmas Day because you want to live to 150? [00:33:55] Matt Grainger: You know, it's kind of like. Yeah, it's counterintuitive. Really? [00:33:59] Michael Frampton: Yeah. [00:34:00] Matt Grainger: What about if you get to whatever, you get hit by a car? Exactly. You know. Exactly. I don't mean that in a bad way.. You got it. Still? Yeah. And it's funny, like, all this grounding, you know, we we hardly wear shoes in was, you know, you hardly wear shoes when I, when I hang out with you. Yeah, but hardly shoes. Oh, Maddy, you're wearing shoes today. That's weird. I'm like, oh, well, I had to go to remaining shoes. [00:34:27] Michael Frampton: I hate. [00:34:28] Matt Grainger: It. Yeah, yeah, yeah. [00:34:30] Michael Frampton: No, but that's the thing. All the stuff that's coming out in the latest health stuff, all these guys, it's what we do anyway. Especially as surfers. We get early morning sun. We're getting lots of grounding work because we're surfing in the ocean. That's the best way to get your. Your grounding done is in the ocean or walking on the sand in bare feet. We're getting it done anyway. But it's just interesting, all these studies coming out and and proving that. [00:34:55] Matt Grainger: You can you can buy a grounding mat and walk outside. Put your feet on the on the cold grass, you know, like, the cold sand. Like I'll be surfing the wave pool a lot lately and it's super fun. But you still don't get that, feeling of the energy or the ocean. Like, you know, it doesn't matter if your body surf, surf, body board, whatever. If you dive in the ocean for a swim, you always come out feeling amazing, don't you? Yeah. Just from it's from the negative ions though, isn't it. [00:35:24] Michael Frampton: Yeah. That's part of it. Yeah. [00:35:25] Matt Grainger: Yeah, yeah part of it. Yeah. And just maybe the salt, the energy of the waves just being in nature and. Yeah, it's funny, you can go on the wave pool and you have a good time. You don't get that buzz of that feeling on your whole body from the natural waves. Yeah. And the salt and all that. Yeah. [00:35:46] Michael Frampton: How much time have you spent in the wave pools? [00:35:49] Matt Grainger:there's a new one in Sydney now. Sydney and I. Every Thursday I teach a fitness class to the staff. I've been doing that for the past six weeks. So I go out every Thursday and I make sure I serve from 4 to 5, and then I run the class at 530 to 630. So that's pretty cool. Like, I'll ride my little five three Bobby quad and, get about 20 waves. And then we ran our we ran a pretty cool course the other week. We did a get ready for your master class. It was like an endo masterclass clinic. So we taught people how to ride left tubes. So we had the expert mode, which is just a barrel. It's pretty cool. You take off, you can do a Rio or just a set up turn and get this nice tube. That's a pretty cool tube. Like the barrel is wider than it is high. Yeah, you got to get quite low in the tube. And then it kind of turned the corner a bit like macaronis. So we did um, we did about 30 minutes. I broke down all the best surfers in the world getting tubed on the TV screen have had eight participants, and so we broke that down for placement, for backhand front side, you know, getting and then we did movement patterns like mobility patterns to open up people's hips and, and ankles, because that's pretty much what you need when getting low in tubes and most tube riding. [00:37:08] Matt Grainger: So we did that, we went and surfed for an hour. Everyone got about 12 waves. And then we there's a I it's crazy. They film this. I called Flow State on the left and the right, but we're only on the left. You come in and it's got all the clips of you. So I got a coaches password. So I went through everyone's clips and broke down what they were doing. Right. What they're doing wrong. Yeah, it was rad. And then we had had lunch and then we did apnea training. So then we went into the leisure pool, which is heated because the wave pool is only about 11 degrees at the moment. So yeah, it's quite it's quite cold. Yeah. So they just pulled 28. So we, we taught them the science of breath holding. Then we went and did it in the water. And then she did a chat on our endo. What's it like in your first aid kit? And, you know, rough cuts? Yeah, it was awesome. That was a that was a full day. It was fun. [00:38:00] Michael Frampton: All right. So I did. [00:38:01] Matt Grainger: That., had some fun days with the Surface Gym crew. We'll book out the pool for two hours. And so two different modes, one the tube, the expert modes and tube. And they've got advanced, which is half turns, half tube. Yeah. It's pretty cool. Good fun. And then Isabella Nichols two. She'll fly down and we'll I'll coach her for two days before an event. So before Huntington, we tested out two of the boards. See what you actually got. Two brand new boards of the HD and then obviously had more, but she had these two boards that she thought were going to be the ones. And they were so pretty cool to work that out. Yeah, we did some also some work before Bolido. So it's not a it's a good coaching tool. Yeah., because you got you guaranteed getting one left and right, so I'll book it. We'll book a session on the right and the left, and you're right there that she can come in and break it down each wave and go through some foot placement and hand placement stuff where you place the board on the wave and back out there. Yeah. So it's pretty cool. And you got all the footage on film as well and also got the flow state. [00:39:04] Michael Frampton: All right. It's like the driving range for surfers. [00:39:07] Matt Grainger: Yeah it is. It's the full driving range. So it keeps you fit too. Like it's actually it's a full leg workout because the way you get weaker, you've got to stay right in the pocket and push real hard with your feet and your hips. Yeah a lot of. Yeah. It's pretty interesting. Yeah. It's good. Good fun. You feel like especially in the tube major. Every time I'm just on the tube I feel like a 15 year old kid again. Like you're guaranteed a barrel. You know, you're guaranteed 15 to 20 barrels that up and. Yeah. Pretty amazing. [00:39:34] Michael Frampton: Oh, that's so good. you're still doing good. Did you. Are you still taking people to macarons as well? [00:39:40] Matt Grainger: Yeah, we've got one coming up, yeah. Next February, March 2025. We're doing. Chaz is doing the movement, and I'm doing the surfing right. Yeah, we've got two and I got a goose and Ari, who helped us as well as coaching. They're awesome guys and good coaches. Yeah. Yeah. It's rad. Yeah. So we basically surf from 6 a.m. till 1130 and there's two filmers there. So they the filmers get all the footage and then we, we break down the footage at 1:00 for about an hour, and then we'll go surfing again. And then sometimes if the waves are small, we'll do apnea training in the pool. So that's like a week, seven day classes or seven day clinics. So and then some people do two weeks. Yeah. Wow. But yeah it's super fun. And you know, we go to the Thunders as well because, uh, McKenzie's small. It's always two foot bigger up there. So yeah, it's good fun. Yeah. It's an awesome, awesome clinic because it's such a mechanical wave that goes from 1ft to 6 foot. Such a rippable wave. You know, just in the pocket. You can work on people's techniques and you see people improve real quick because they've got a running wall. It's not like a, you know, sitting right here, but sometimes you can just get close down. If it's the south swell you just got, you know, the people can only do one turn if that. Obviously if it's perfect, no swells here. Great. You know, all the all the, all the beaches are lining up. Machias is unbelievable. You can do four turns so you can really work on people's, you know how they you know how they sort of start the wave speed generation where they do their bottom turn, their top turn and good place for an upper body rotation. Yeah. It's cool. Yeah. It's good fun. Yeah. All right. That's it. [00:41:29] Michael Frampton: They all filled up. Clean up? [00:41:31] Matt Grainger: Uh. Not yet. No, I think there's still some spots left. Yeah. So they're filling macaroni, doing the marketing right now for next year, but yeah, they get. Yeah. We got some good numbers this year. I think next year is going to be even better. Yeah. So it's a good gig? Yeah. It's good fun. Yeah. And, you know, good, good bonding with people. Everyone's there to learn and have a good time. [00:41:51] Michael Frampton: I'll put a link to to details about that. Show notes. [00:41:55] Matt Grainger: Awesome. Yeah. Awesome. [00:41:57] Michael Frampton: You guys had a big swell there a few days. Yeah. We had. [00:42:01] Matt Grainger: Yeah. Last week. Uh, last. Yeah, we had a massive swell. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. Only bummer had really strong southerly winds. So we, being the captain, towed the car and naughty bomb in the mornings when it was southwest. And then the wind just came up and blew it out. The dead man's was on. Yeah. We got to surf that on our own. Dead man's pumping. Have a look at that. [00:42:27] Michael Frampton: I saw the footage. Yeah, some of it, but it was. [00:42:30] Matt Grainger: It wasn't many people making them. Hey, it looked pretty gnarly. How cool is it? If you have a look at, uh, this is living by Carl how often he flew. He flew all the way over for it. [00:42:41] Matt Grainger: He does that. does that blog and, Yeah, he did. He didn't even make a way. Like a proper big one. He didn't make one way. He broke in the board, got smashed. He was coming this way. Gnarly. Cuz it's kind of like the heavy cake. Then it's got a step. Yeah. And if it doesn't open up, it just collapses on you. Yeah. And you don't know when you're paddling in. You're going to be a good one or not. there's one guy called Sam Jones. Got a cracker like he made. He actually made a really good one. But the rest of the crew. Yeah. Pretty much got smashed. There was a lot of carnage. Choo choo. Kelleher did a big airdrop. Dislocated his elbow joint., he got that? no. He just airdropped and then went back over the fall. Popping the elbow. Yeah, I'm kind of done with that wave. I know it's pretty gnarly backside. You just be looking for an injury and it's crowded now. Like I have to surf it on my own with, like, you know, 4 or 5 people. And now it's everyone's out there trying to get their photo taken or their clip, which is cool. You know, they're all younger and there'll be 30, 40 people out on a semi-closed reef that's 10 to 12 foot. [00:43:52] Matt Grainger: So we can get the jet skiing off the off the car and step on it. Right? Yeah. Yeah. And then we can check out Makaha, you know, go. Makaha. German banks, North Bay cruise around being the captain. It's fun. Yeah. Yeah. You got to be ready to go for dead man's like I've. I've snapped boards out there. I've had 30 sea urchins at my 40 out there once. I just went over the falls and landed feet first. And that was pretty gnarly. Injury. Went to hospital. Like, I, I couldn't walk, so I had to paddle back to North Steyne, back to the school, and drove up to the hospital. And they couldn't even get they left about four in there. And then three stayed. Three stayed in there for about three months. And and I Right when I popped out about that big, like three months later when I went snowboarding. gnarly. I remember Barton Barton Lynch actually got. He had to go to surgery with sea urchins out there. Scotty Romaine broke his back about four years ago. Out there, captains broke ins, MCL, PCL. Just copy breaking your ribs. Yeah, that's a good way to get injured. But it's if you're young, young buck and you want to charge, go for it. [00:45:03] Michael Frampton: Well you gotta you gotta pay to play sometimes. [00:45:06] Matt Grainger: Yeah. Yeah yeah. The, the the risk out there that have outweigh the rewards. But yeah there's some really there's some good surfing going on. Some of the young guys the young guys in pressure like so grueling. Lex O'Connor, some of the young dudes are like 18 year olds just charging it and making barrels, too. So. But this last world was pretty wonky. But we had a real good swell a week before that. Like a beast or a swell like Narromine was off its face, mouth narrower. We had like nor'west winds and eight foot barrels and that was that was pretty fun. So yeah, that was a more user friendly. And it was pumping north out or the whole East Coast. Yeah. On the Sydney Northern Beaches was going off. So yeah that went that went for three days. So we've had a really good year. Last year was about like a pretty bad winter. Yeah. To be here for Sydney and the sandbanks are good because we had that big swell. But yeah, pretty pretty stoked. What about yourself? Any waves your way? [00:46:05] Michael Frampton: Some. Not. Not too many. We've had a shit winter, actually. We've had heaps of. Usually you get the southerly swells here where I'm staying at the moment, but,, I've just been heaps of northerly nor east swells of low period for some reason. Almost like summer had weird weather patterns here. The south swells that come through have heaps of west in them, so they just go straight past. I don't know. [00:46:27] Matt Grainger: And the baits are good. [00:46:28] Michael Frampton: There's there's points and river bars around here. So we just need a decent high, long period swell and it turns on, but it still goes surfing but. And get waves and had a great summer. Great summer with the kids. Yeah. [00:46:42] Matt Grainger: Awesome. [00:46:43] Michael Frampton: But the winters. Yeah. Average winter here. And it's pretty. [00:46:47] Matt Grainger: Crazy. We've actually got,, the water's cold, like, it's, 14 degrees. Yeah. So sometimes it'll be. It'll be 20 in winter usually. But this year it's cold. Yeah, but the good. Yeah. So every morning pretty much offshore. So that's kind of cool. Yeah. With this with this cold water being lucky. Yeah. Random. [00:47:06] Michael Frampton: The water here, the water here is warmer than usual. I can still go surfing in A23 at the moment. No way. Yeah. The water's so warm here. It's just all these east and northeast flow. It's keeping the water warm. [00:47:19] Matt Grainger: That's pretty cool. Yeah, we. The wave pools. The wave pool. Actually, the concrete holds the cold. yeah, I bet I pulled about about 1111. [00:47:29] Michael Frampton: That's 43 bodies business. [00:47:31] Matt Grainger: Yeah, yeah, I just I don't wear booties, but I the guy's wearing gloves and hoods and just make sure you paddle out real quick and keep yourself warm. But yeah, last year we were last year we went to, Mexico and I. Yeah. So that was cool., but this year I'm just going to hang back. I've been building this app called The Surfer's Compass, so I want to get that out by the 1st of September. Hopefully I'll be doing that for a year. So just breaking down all the best surfers in the world. Women and men take offs, paddling, bottom turn, top turns, cuttings, airs, tubes and then throwing in movement patterns that will help those maneuvers and then breathwork and mindset. Yeah. So that's been a fun little project. [00:48:15] Michael Frampton: All right. [00:48:16] Matt Grainger: So yeah be working on that. I was helping with the graphics and Joe Barker with all the edits. But yeah, that's keeping me busy. It's like a, you know like you've done a lot of projects and you just want to get it done? Yeah. I mean, I'd want to do it right, but we were told we probably could have had it done in May, but I want to do it perfect. So yeah, hopefully we get it out by. Yeah. So I got like Ethan Ewing, Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater, Jeff Gilmore, Aaron Brooks, Isabella Nichols. [00:48:42] Michael Frampton: Parker cool. Look forward to seeing it. [00:48:44] Matt Grainger: Yeah. So that's what's keeping me busy. Yeah, yeah. And all the other stuff. The surf school and and the surf gym. [00:48:51] Michael Frampton: And all the barrels. [00:48:53] Matt Grainger: All the barrels. [00:48:54] Michael Frampton: Oh, sweet. You have to let let us, let us know when it's when it's released. And I'll spread the word. [00:48:58] Matt Grainger: Sure. That'll be awesome. Yeah. But yeah, you can't beat a barrel, can you? I always say to people, once you get it, why don't you get tubed? You're done. You won't be able to hold a relationship or a job and. [00:49:09] Michael Frampton: Yeah, it's addictive. Yeah. Healthy addiction though. It's on my list. I'll probably sit down with the boys this evening and we'll watch the replays and stuff. Yeah, one. [00:49:18] Matt Grainger: Of the local boys did really well, so yeah, it's pretty, pretty good result. You got to check it out. Yeah, it's actually awesome spectacle. How was,. Did you see the the big day? Yeah. [00:49:29] Michael Frampton: Yeah. No, I watched that with. [00:49:31] Matt Grainger: Joe and Ramsey. Booker. Joe, do you reckon they were charging harder than the WSL because there was more on the line, like, you know, medals and, like, they always charge in the WAFL that they go hard as. But some of them are not the nailing. Some of the Wipeouts were heavy weren't they. But yeah. [00:49:47] Michael Frampton: And also. [00:49:48] Matt Grainger: Connor O'Leary. [00:49:49] Michael Frampton: Though also like they had different camera angles too to the. So I don't know if they had even more expensive cameras to it just. Yeah different like just a higher level production as well. I think that helped. but certainly in the Medina it was just always everything Medina does just looks effortless, doesn't it? [00:50:06] Matt Grainger: It's that good, isn't it? Yeah. Yeah. He's amazing. Yeah. He's. He's,. Yeah. There. Ethan Ewing. Yeah. They're solid as those guys. But it was good seeing the other guy from Peru. Yeah, it was Cabrera, wasn't it? Yeah. Like,. Yeah. Just seeing the other countries. That's pretty good, isn't it, about the Olympics, like, cared a lot more diversity. Yeah. I mean, I love the WAFL, but especially when they do the cup after the cup is just too much familiar., everyone's too familiar. You know, you go,, I've seen this heat before, even though it's in a different location. But it's good when you get wild cards and that variety and you just think,, I've seen another angle of surfing, you know, like, wow, this guy's insane. [00:50:48] Michael Frampton: All right. Matt. Hey, it's just gone 3:00. I better go in there. I got to do school pickup now, but thanks for thanks for doing the show again. Really appreciate it. [00:50:57] Matt Grainger: Awesome, mate. Awesome, brother. Take it easy. [00:51:00] Michael Frampton: Good to catch up. [00:51:01] Matt Grainger: Good one. Hopefully. See you when you come to Sydney. [00:51:03] Michael Frampton: That'd be great. Yeah. For sure. We'll be over there at some point., yeah. Keep me in. Keep me in the loop. Yeah, yeah. Keep me in the loop with the app. So. Yeah. Excellent. [00:51:13] Matt Grainger: That'd be cool. Awesome. Awesome, mate. [00:51:15] Michael Frampton: Thank you for tuning in to the Surf Mastery podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend. Also, the best way that you can help support and grow the show is to subscribe, rate and review on whatever app you're using, be it Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and of course, we are now on YouTube, so you can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. Be sure to check that out. Also, go to Surf mastery.com for more surfing tips via the blog. You can also book in a personal online surf coaching session with me, also at Surf mastery.com. There are two free downloadable PDFs, one with the five best tips from this show, and one the five best exercises to improve your surfing. So go to Surf mastery.com on the home page there. You'll see them. Until next time, keep surfing. Matt Grainger on the Surf Mastery Podcast

This week's episode comes from base camp following a challenging (yet rewarding) hike up Ben Nevis with the wonderful OTI community members! We have some of those wonderful members chatting with Ben and Shaz to discuss the hike and their experience of OTI.  If you think this sounds like a laugh and would like to get involved, go to overtheinfluence.co.uk/membership to be the first to hear about our upcoming sober adventures. --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

This week we welcome the fantastic Sarah O'Mara onto the podcast! Sarah is the Drug and Alcohol Lead for Lancashire (our Shaz's neck of the woods!) and in her role with Red Rose Recovery she and the rest of the organisation provide a support platform to individuals from vulnerable groups to reduce their dependency on drugs and/or alcohol so that they can develop themselves and create thriving, sustainable communities. In this episode, Sarah opens up about her struggles with alcoholism and the personal tragedies that it led to for her. Now she's taking the negative that was that struggle and turning it into a positive by turning other people's lives around too. Thanks so much to Sarah for coming on the pod! The world needs more people like you. You can find out more about Red Rose Recovery at www.redroserecovery.org.uk --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

This week Shaz and Ben are joined by Alex Clapp, a sober events organiser with his company Claritee based in the North West of England. Alex chats everything from pickles to pandas on this episode (it'll make sense) and shares his story of how sobriety has opened a whole new world to him that he didn't know could exist on the other side of ditching alcohol. If you would like to take a look at what events Club Claritee have coming up, visit clubclaritee.uk or you can follow @clubclaritee.uk on Instagram. --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

Shaz and Kiks founders Shaz Rajashekar and Kiku Chaudhuri are on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! Would you start a business with your sister? Shaz Rajashekar and Kiku Chaudhuri did—and today their haircare brand has hit some pretty impressive milestones. They're sold at Sephora, have won some impressive awards, and have been featured in Vogue and Forbes. They've been building this haircare business since 2018, when their parents returned from a trip to India with some incredible Ayurvedic beauty products. It sparked an idea: What if they could bring their heritage to an American beauty audience?  While building the business, these two have learned a lot about raising money, working with chain retail stockists, finding product-market fit, and up-leveling as entrepreneurs. Listen to their story on the pod!  Links Retailer Pitch Deck FREE Download: https://www.femalefounderworld.com/retailer-deck-template   Rachel Karten's newsletter 'Link in Bio': https://www.milkkarten.net/    Nik Sharm's newsletter: https://www.nik.co/subscribe    Shaz and Kiku's EDI/inventory management system: https://cin7.com/     Join our retail bootcamp: https://bestie.femalefounderworld.com/retail-bootcamp   Join the group chat for Business Besties: https://app.geneva.com/invite/0b2faef0-d78b-4a44-a6cd-e8ed794eb887     Get the Female Founder World newsletter https://femalefounderworld.beehiiv.com   Become a Business Bestie subscriber: bestie.femalefounderworld.com   Get our quick case studies on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jasgarnsworthy   Check out Shaz and Kiku's business: https://www.shazandkiks.com/ 

SINGLE UNTIL MARRIED, DIABOLICAL -  Big Homies House Ep. 175 #bighomieshouse  #nowthatstv #relationshipissues    Join us in this week's episode of The Big Homies House with special guests Khaotic from NowThatsTV, "Love & Hip Hop" star, and social influencers Shaz, Bless, and Kezzia! We dive headfirst into the age-old debate: Does a ring dictate your relationship moves? Plus, we ask the tough questions about supporting a partner with less now but plans for more later! Uncover the truth behind 'struggle love,' unravel social and relationship trauma triggers, decode why some men steer clear of dating women with kids, and weigh in on judging women for enhancing their bodies—Is the BBL wave finally over? Tune in for insightful discussions and laugh-out-loud moments! BIG HOMIES HOUSE AUDIO HERE: Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/6nhy6WDDCQfnPwcbUqeNQU Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-homies-house/id1520022230 THIS WEEK'S GUESTS @khaotic_305 @shazthemodel @abl333ssing @kvzzia TIME STAMPS 6:49 - SINGLE TILL MARRIED  8:16 - WOULD YOU STOP BEING NAKED ON TWITTER FOR YOUR MANS 11:40 - WOMEN WITH A PLAN ! 13:00 - WOULD YOU TAKE CARE OF A MAN WIT POTENTIAL? 15:45 - STRUGGLE LOVE? 18:20 - IS THIS AN INVESTMENT  20:34 - THIS WAS DIABOLICAL  29:50 - DONT LET YOUR EMOTIONS RUIN SOMETHING GOOD  31:00 - DONT BRING OLD TRAUMA TO NEW RELATIONSHIPS 32:42 -  PICK A SIDE ON NOWTHATS TV  34:30 - WOULD YOU FIGHT OVER A PARTNER  35:13 - DOES UNPROTECTED HANKY MEAN SOMETHING 38:40 - SCRAPPY, KAOTIC, OR KODAQ? 46:29 - IS NOT HAVING KIDS A RED FLAG 47:50 - WHY MEN DONT DATE WOMEN WITH KIDS  49:30 - WHY MEN DONT DATE WOMEN WITH KIDS II 53:00 - ARE KIDS ALLOWED TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO 1:00:00 - BBL OR NATURAL. PICK A SIDE  1:03:00 - DO YOU JUDGE A WOMAN FOR GETTING HER BODY DONE 1:06:00 - ARE YOU SINGLE FOR THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY  Big Homies House, The Big Homies House, Big Homie Kodaq, Big Homie Jojo, JOJO ALONSO, ATLANTA RADIO, ATLANTA, PODCAST, ATLANTA PODCAST, IHEARTRADIO, iheartatlanta, iheartpodcasts, Big Homies House, , Big Facts Network, The Big Homies House, Khaotic, NowThatsTV, Love & Hip Hop, social influencers, relationship dynamics, struggle love, social trauma, dating with kids, body enhancements, BBL wave, insightful discussions 1