Over Forty Wellness Podcast

My guest on the podcast this week is John Chew. John was born in New York City and graduated from University of Buffalo in New York State in Political Science. He later gained Master degrees in Business Administration and Education.  John moved to Hong Kong in 2011 and has made HK his home, he is married  and a proud father of a four year old son. John is currently the CEO of the Kelly Yang Projec...

My guest on the podcast this week is Sarah Kalmeta. Sarah is a Coach, a Consultant and a Facilitator.  Sarah offers 1-2-1 coaching and workshops focusing on high performance and wellbeing. After 15 years in the corporate world Sarah is now an entrepreneur and the founder of Pivot Point.    Focusing on clients going through transition, Sarah has an integrated approach to address the triangle of “Mi...

Keon has been involved with Faust International Youth Theatre since 2001 as a teacher, theatre director, playwright and has been the General Manager of the company since 2013. His theatrical directing, acting and teaching roles include, but not exclusively, King Lear, Waiting for Godot, Romeo & Juliet, and original productions.  Keon leads workshops on creative writing and directing including...

My guest on the podcast this week is Conrad Ackerman. Conrad grew up in South Africa and attended the Pinetown Boys High excelling at Football and Chess.   He studied for a Bachelor of Education degree majoring in Sport Science for Educators at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal . After teaching in South Africa for two years Conrad moved to Hong Kong .  Conrad is currently Head of Physical Education...

Juliette grew up in London where she attended the French Lycée. Training as a ballet dancer and an ice skater Juliette gained several prestigious awards. Juliette holds a Masters Degree from the University College of Osteopathy in London. Osteopathy, a system of complementary medicine involving the treatment of medical disorders through manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature. Ost...

My Guest today on the podcast Is James Chang. James grew up in Hong Kong and studied Mathematics at University of Washington and completed his MBA at the Jack Welch Management Institute. He is currently studying for a Doctorate in Business Administration.  After many years spent in High Tech industriesJames has a business cultivating Microalgae for their nutritional elements. James believes that p...

My Guest on the podcast this week is Rita Pang. Rita is the founder of See Change Education. See Change empowers children to thrive, to be self motivated and adaptable problem solvers. See Change is committed to providing the best online education. Enabling children to structure and share their view points through debating and public speaking. Rita was educated at Harvard before studying Law at Du...

Introduction Valentina is a Transformational Relationship Coach, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, TEDx Speaker, Yverest Sexpert Ambassador. She works with single women and couples through Coaching, Workshops and Talks. Valentina has featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, South China Morning Post and is a frequent guest on Kong Kong Radio. Her TEDx talk on "Embracing Unconditional Love" is a v...

Introduction Melissa Brewster is a Wellness Coach, lover of beautiful things and a mother.  Melissa works with clients to achieve a lifestyle that aligns with their desires. Working with clients to make healthy lifestyle changes, managing personal goals to develop a whole new mindset. Melissa works with individuals and families to help them live their best lives.  As a mother Melissa and her husba...

My Guest on the podcast this week is Cissy Hon. Cissy grew up in Hong Kong. Cissy has worked in Banking holding senior positions at several banks.  With over 20 years of experience in APAC region working for C2FO, Standard Chartered, and RBS, and working at OFX Cissy specialises in Sales Management.  Cissy shares her story of growing up in HK before moving to Canada and subsequently California bef...

My Guest on the podcast this week is Sonia Samtani. Sonia  opened the “All About You"  Centre In Hong Kong in 2016.  "All about You" is a leading mental wellness centre in Hong Kong offering counselling, therapy, training, workshops and personalised products enabling people to live a happier and healthier life.   Sonia has a vision to raise global consciousness through awareness and...

My guest on the podcast this week is Chris Garvey. This is the second time Chris has been on the podcast. Chris was guest number two on the podcast and I would recommend you listen to that episode if you have not already done so. Chris is the founder and CEO of Habitual - Making Health Changes. Habitual supports individual, groups and organisations to develop physical and mental health whilst focu...

My guest on the podcast today is Menka Purswaney  Menka Purswaney  spent her early years in Taipei and later completed High School in Hong Kong.   Menka studied  Interior Design at Istituto Europeo di Design in Madrid. When Menka was 26 she went to live for a year in an ashram in India.  Upon her return whilst still practicing design she started teaching children Yoga Philosophy.  For the last 14...

Raymond grew up and lives in Hong Kong. He attended technical school in Kwai Fong and went on to join a pharmaceutical company. He transitioned from engineering to sales and is currently working as a Product Manager at Pacific Medical Systems Ltd. promoting and selling Automated External Defribulators- AED’s Raymond is  CPR + AED Instructor of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance (2010 – now) Basic Life S...

This episode of the podcast is done in collaboration with Whizpa.com Whizpa.com is one of Hong Kong's leading online education platforms. Whizpa.com helps to connect families with educators and activity providers. Whizpa enables parents to search for, review, and sign up for kids' activities and classes on one convenient platform.  Whizpa.com publishes Monthly E-Books with tips for Paren...

Sarah was born and grew up in Singapore, she studied Business and graduated from University of Ottawa in Canada in 1989. Sarah founded Sweet Secrets in 1999 as one of the first artisanal western style bakeries in Hong Kong. It is the go-to bakery for both gastronomical and health needs.   Sweet Secrets has pioneered a diverse line of alternative desserts.  The free from desserts are free from the...

Surviving COVID-19 and Biohacking with Cavan Chan Cavan works with corporate and individual clients and has more than fourteen years of experience in both corporates and startups. Cavan, Founder of GoalCraft, a training firm with training in Mind + Body connection,  Positivity development and emotional wellness  Cavan is also a personal trainer in Fitness and Wellness, he has multiple qualificatio...

Neha Sonney:  Show Notes  Neha was born in Jaipur in India and she grew up and went to school in Bahrain. She attended University in Mumbai.   After graduating Neha’s parents arranged for her to get engaged and later an arranged her marriage with a move to Hong Kong.  Life in Hong Kong was difficult and Neha found it hard to integrate into her new family and life in Hong Kong. The marriage did not...

Michele is Plant Based Certified Nutrition Coach, Food Consultant, Recipe Guru, Food Photographer.   She comes originally from Milwaukee in Wisconsin and has travelled widely living in Evansville in Indiana, St Louis in Missouri Beijing, DongGuan and Hong Kong in China and Phuket in Thailand. Currently Michele lives in Hong Kong.  Michele has worked in Fashion Footwear, as a Wine School Director,...

Show Notes  Dr Brent E Horner is a Doctor Of Clinical Psychology. Brent studied at Ohio State University, California State University-Fullerton and the Alliant International University in Hong Kong Brent  worked in advertising for many years and then lectured on Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, and Psychology. In his therapy practice Brent works with adults, teens, and couples by integrat...

Show Notes Kishore became interested in Yoga from the age of 6 and that interest has stayed with him until today.   Master Kishore has been teaching and running workshops in Yoga for more than 20 years In India, SE Asia and Hong Kong.  His qualifications and Certifications include: Diploma in Yoga,  Hatha Yoga,   Sivananda and Advanced Sivananda Yoga,   Iyengar Yoga,  Ashtanga Yoga, Swing Yoga,  A...

Show Notes: Dr. Csaryne Wan is a Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner she has practiced in Hong Kong for over 25 years. Specialising in Dermatology with a Medical Degree from Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University of China. Csaryne can speak fluent English, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) and some French.  Csaryne founded MediChine Ltd in 2002. MediChine is an Integrated Traditional Ch...

Show Notes: Holistic Therapy  Ruth grew up in HK on Lantau Island where she attended West Island School famous for its sporting achievements and academic success.  Following spells as a Sports Therapist/Pitchside First aid with Dings Crusaders Rugby Football team and as a sports Therapist at Core Strength Studios in Bristol Ruth returned to Hong Kong working as a sports Therapist and Massage Thera...

Ekta Tajwani: Show Notes   Ekta grew up and was educated in India. She obtained a degree in Computer Science & Technology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and an MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management. In India Ekta worked in the Information Technology sector before moving with her husband to Hong Kong. Ekta started as a Facebook group in Hong Kong, meeting Mothers from d...

Anita Cheung – Show Notes   Anita’s first career was a in the fashion industry where she worked for 13 years.  Anita changed direction into Health and Wellness over 13 years ago. She is multi-certified in health, healing and transformation. With experience in but not exclusively nutrition, bio-resonance, aroma therapy, hypnotherapy and various healing techniques addressing Mind, body and spirit. ...