Conscious Conversations

This Conscious Conversation was so real and relaxed. It was a deep dive in wellness, wellness publishing and the importance of self-care and following your heart. I got the great pleasure of spending an hour with Ally Macmanus. Ally is the founding editor of Being magazine, she is a freelance editor and writer, along with a yoga teacher and somewhat of a free spirit. In this time's of unknowns; I...

This Conscious Conversation is a little gem. Meg James is a mum and meditation teacher; Meg has grown up with mindfulness and meditation in her life, yet her journey is not what you think. Meg tells a beautiful story of her being on retreat and realizing that life wasn't heading in the direction she wanted, and something had to change, and that was her. We touch on patenting, and Meg shares how mi...

Jade along with Charlie own Black Barn Farm. Jade shares her journey and wealth of knowledge in food, living simply and building a lifestyle of giving, care, and connection. We talk about the workshops Black Barn offers, along with a variety of deep and important topics to help build connections and live simpler. If your needing some inspiration, ideas, and ways to make a difference to people and...

An insightful conversation with New York-based meditation teacher, actress, and model Jackie Stewart. This is a dive into her upbringing and her path to purpose through mindfulness and meditation. We talk about mindful parenting, mindfulness in modern life and holding the tension between authenticity and meeting people where they are. Super easy listen. Enjoy To check out more of what Jackie is up...

We unpack how Kate Rizzo has created a successful company that works with schools and businesses to teach children and leaders to build a healthier relationship with themselves. Kate is a trained Social Worker, after a trip to South Africa Kate wanted to do something meaningful in her life; Enter The Grow Club. Kate works predominantly with schools in giving kids the understanding and ongoing tool...

Imagine selling your house, taking all your savings and your 12-month-old child and sailing the world for 6 years. Rosanna Bille is living proof that if we live from a place of purpose, good energy, and presence, that we can truly live our best life. This is a deeply insightful conversation that explores Rosanna’s mindset and philosophy for life; a life view that has produced amazing experiences a...

This conscious conversation catches up with cardiac arrest survivor Sean Purcell. We take a deep dive into what being clinically dead for 40 minutes has done to shift Sean’s life purpose. Making him grateful for every moment he now lives and the amazing work he is doing as a project manager to elevate humans. This incredible story of serendipity, community, and teamwork has allowed Sean to be here...

Super inspiring conversation with plant-based dietician and holistic wellness expert Colleen Kuhn. This conversation shares Colleen's amazing journey and wellness knowledge. Colleen's simple and practical guide to wellness, combined with her knowledge really shines. If your plant-based or wanting to know more, take a listen. Apps to check out Rise Up + Recover Pukapal The herb Colleen was talking...

Cory has 85K followers on Insight Timer. This free and beautifully in-depth conversation on wellness and pursuing your spiritual path will leave you feeling inspired on your inner journey of self-discovery.

Insight Timer has 6 million people, hundreds and thousands of people meditating daily. It was a pleasure to sit with Co-Owner Nicho Plowman and get into his personal meditation journey, we talk about the importance of meditation and the challenges with deep self-discovery. We get into how he and brother Chris took their vision to build a community of meditators to over 6 million people with no adv...

Ultra cool conversation with Alex McAfee. This conversation was really what I wanted conscious conversations to be about. An Inspiring and real story littered with gold on how to live with more intention. This talk is about a life of travel and adventure, combined with the journey of self-discovery. We then unpack everything he has picked up on the way. Alex Companies https://conradmens.com https:...

Take a step inside the world of Shannon Keating. Shannon works from the pillars of Authenticity, Vulnerability, Connection, and Love. This conversation explores her journey and steps you through her style of coaching which I love. We get into all things including the importance of honoring and the ego. Grab a Cofee and Notebook and Enjoy Shannon Instagram @shannonkeating www.lukemclean.net / @luke...

Nathan is responsible for making the only Magazine I read, so it made sense to search him out and get him on the show. Dumbo Feather is a thoughtful and beautifully put together publication. This conversation gets into the real detail of how the team at Dumbo Feather make such a beautiful Magazine and the responsibility and thought process Nathan goes through editing it. https://www.dumbofeather.c...

There are over 5 million Restaurants in the world; Chef Dan Hunter has created a dining experience that consistently ranks in the top 50 worldwide. This conversation dives into what it takes to create something truly world-class in one of the toughest industries on the planet. If you’re a foodie, leader or interested in what world-class looks like, this conversation is for you.

Amazing Sit Down with Author, Teacher, Public Speaker and former AFL Premiership Player Glenn Manton. This CC gets deep into the weeds of Authenticity, giving and living consciously, we discuss modern technology, parenting and the deep need to live consciously. We also discuss his new best selling book "Put Your Damn Phone Down". Grab a tea or coffee and notepad, it's that type of conversation. If...

Geeking out on mindfulness and the need for a self-aware society, how to and the importance of training the brain like we do the body and why everything is designed to make us mindless.

This conversation goes deep into the human psyche, performance and what living a fulfilled life takes. Trevor has transitioned from one of Australia's premiere athletes to helping people become better. He works and coaches people and teams to find their true life path and perform in all aspects of life. Trev is a beautiful soul who lives deeply connected to nature and his heart and spirit.

This week I sit with Kate James. Kate has sold over 110,000 copies of her for mindfulness and personal development books; Kate is a pioneer in the mindful coaching space. This chat talks to her life path to a fulfilling career, we get into what motivates her and how she makes mindful decisions. We cover her journey into being an author and how she has grown her personal brand. I really hope you ta...

Mark played AFL in the 90's, unlike most sportsmen, he took a hook turn on his career and headed to South East Asia to study Eastern Living, he fell in love with Ayurveda teachings. Mark became a leading teacher and presenter in ancient wisdom and traditional wellness, in 2010 he released his 3 time best selling book Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health. Mark is now a leading keynote speaker in Austra...

This conversation is with Daniel Menzel, Dan is the only AFL player to ever return from 4 knee reconstructions, Dan Missed close to four years of football, that’s 1450 days of not doing what you love and what you get paid to do. Dan returned in 2015 to kick for goals in his first game back and this year was in career best form, before being injured. (Not another knee) In this conversation we talk...

We all make or don't make decisions that shape our lives. This week we sit down with Chris Wilson and explore his journey into a life of yoga and how he holds the tensions of successful business owner and staying true to the practice of yoga. Chris's conversation inspired me to stay true and follow your heart. If you like Chris and live in the Melbourne or Geelong areas, make sure you hit up a Yok...

James McConnell is a functional movement expert and the strength and conditioning coach of the AFLW premiers the Western Bulldogs. In this conversation we talk all things movement and our need for more natural movement in today's deeply sedentary life. James is also a environmentalist who has helped create Sensory Imprint; they do Organic fair-trade T's and give 50% of profits back to environmenta...

General Manager of Cotton On Kids, Darren Fox believes in the process of performance and hard work. Darren shares his journey and leadership insights that have made him successful in the retail world. This is a great conversation on team work, culture, people, clarity and that getting great at people is a combination of little things done well.

This is a truly inspirational conversation of having the courage to love authentically. Rach has left what many would deem to be a successful career in law to travel some of the most remote parts of the world alone. Rach's story of giving to those in need, staying in the present moment and trusting her heart is something we can all learn from. We have all had the idea of making big change, getting...

This is an amazing conversation with Harriet Birrell from Natural Harry. Harriet has developed a beautiful offering of plant based concepts, including a pop up caravan in the coastal town of Barwon Heads and now two hugely popular Plant Based Books. We talk about creating a personal brand and the process of cultivating beautiful experiences in life. Grab a coffee and relax for this inspiring discu...