Doug was what most people in the modern day world would have viewed as successful. He had moved to London for work, where he was working in a great corporate job, making great money, loved to party and seemed to be living “the life”.

It wasn’t until at the age of 31, Doug’s life changed as he knew it.  Doug was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumour. After undergoing a 14-hour operation, and suffering extensive cranial nerve damage, he battled surgically induced meningitis, had to learn to walk again and still today faces life-long complications, including single-sided deafness, permanent balance issues and facial paralysis.

In this episode, Doug takes us on his journey, on how in the middle of his madness, he found his way back to himself through yoga and meditation. Doug shows us how the universe is always talking to us, and it will either tickle you with a feather, or slap you in the face depending on how closely you are listening.

This is an inspiring story where Doug shows us how he turned what seemed like a road to destruction, into the path of overcoming addiction, healing trauma and finding the way back to the truth of who he is.  If you have ever had the feeling that there must be more to your existence, then this a must listen!
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If you would like to find Doug, you can follow him on Instagram @kundalinirunning, or check out his Youtube channel where he gives great information into the art and science of Yoga and Meditation, or head on over to his website to buy his book.

Communication and understanding is what often creates the strongest connections. Yet for some reason, many of us find it extremely difficult to connect the two! Whether you can’t communicate how you really feel, or perhaps you are communicating, but your message is not being interpreted in the way you intended.

This is an extremely frustrating reality for many, and is often what causes havoc in relationships both personally and professionally. In this episode, Crystallin is unpacking the importance of understanding how to communicate with impact, so that your messages, and responses are deeply understood by yourself and the receiver.

Crystallin is the founder of an amazing community called “The Bay Area T-Group” and she has an abundance of knowledge on the practice of mindful communication, designed to cultivate self-awareness and thriving relationships in both your personal and professional life.

In this episode, Crystallin gives us key insights into how even people with great skill sets can flounder and fail if they cannot communicate effectively and build strong, resilient relationships.

Crystallin helps us get clear on how to communicate your message openly and effectively, so you can make an impact and create thriving connections across your personal and professional life.

​You can find Crystallin and all details to attend her T-Group, over at www.crystallindillon.com

Mahendra Shah has over 30 years’ experience in emergency relief & rehabilitation to food security and sustainable development, he has worked all over our beautiful planet and is now the owner of Zen Resort in Bali.
 
Mahendra is someone you want to just sit back and listen to, and why wouldn’t you, when someone has so much wisdom to share.  In the 80’s he participated in UN conferences in Geneva and was an integral part in the launch of emergency relief for the African famine. He has met people like Bob Geldof and George H. W. Bush. In the 90’s he prepared the Earth Summit summary report and in 2002 he presented a report on climate change and agricultural vulnerability at the Earth Summit held in Johannesburg.
 
Our brief chat is loaded with wisdom, Mahendra shares so many insights including;

• How an epiphany on a beach in Bali 35 years ago changed the way he saw sustainability and why it’s important that we all become “sustainable human beings”
• The importance of asking ourselves “Am I living a happy, healthy and joyful life? “
• How a simple morning routine of ‘Zen Chi’ can set you up for an amazing day.
• The five ingredients that make up life’s cocktail.
• The importance of collecting the knowledge of our Grandmothers before it’s too late.
• How mobilising traditional knowledge built over 5000 years can help us ALL experience a healthier existence.
• A beautiful tool to let go of those who have hurt you and bless those who have helped you.
• Advice on how to find more balance in life.

 
This episode really got me thinking, and I’ll need to listen to it more than once to truly capture Mahindra’s wisdom. It left me curious as to whether the simple banana leaf could hold the key to saving our planet?
 
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Contact Zen Resort for a copy of the Zen Chi ritual contact@zenresortbali.com

Rumi wrote, "What you are seeking is seeking you". Mark Elliott's life has been an example of this idea in action. 

With his deep desire to help people, Mark completed a qualification as a Practitioner in a little known Russian medical technique. As he began his journey of helping people heal, he had no idea where he would be led. Fast forward 21 years and you soon discover how his research, curiosity and continual learning led him to designing and teaching programs to help people improve their health. He has trained in physical, mental, emotional and finally spiritual healing models and ideas.
 
During our conversation, Mark and I explore many different things, from unconscious bias, intuition, the importance of connection, exploring your inner landscape, he shares a 1,000-year old formula known to ancient tribes to be the true elixir for a fulfilled life and how the Sacred Peace Pipe is teaching Aussie school kids respect and responsibility.
 
Contact Mark via email lovehopefaith.healing@gmail.com
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