Ciaran McMeeken is a NZ singer songwriter with a voice and heart of gold. He likes golden turmeric lattes, comparisons to John Mayer and singing about what makes him feel excited and alive. He also has a goal to win a grammy and has just released the catchiest of songs to edit an instagram video of you cliff jumping, fire walking, holding hands with your lover, running on the beach with a labradoodle, eating something on fire and living the most extraordinary life  - That Feeling. (Warning: song will be stuck in your head for days!). And if That Feeling is anything to go by, I have a feeling his new album (coming August) will be a pop sensation. Check out Ciaran website here him on a Grammy stage sometime soon...

Think less, experience & feel more! 

:Doug

Tom Hishon is the founder of my favourite restaurant in town/Auckland - Orphans Kitchen with his buddy Josh Helm. Recently they won the inaugural Metro Magazine 'Food for Good' award for their work in the community and food philosophy among many things. He's also a top bloke, about to open a new bakery - Daily Bread - and devote yogi. 

Think less, experience more & try Tom's Hazelnut brownie at Orphans Kitchen!

Yours happily, 

:Doug

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Book: Plant Paradox - by Dr Steven Gundry

Nicky Sinden is Addicted to Fishing! Quite literally. It's the name of her TV show and what she dreams about day and night. Check her fabulous fishing show out here. 

As well as her own TV Show she has a new Woman's world record for the largest Swordfish caught on reel and an amazing story about how she got to where she is today. Even if fishing is not your thing there's so many great insights into life and creating your own reality, her story really is a fairytale.  

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” 

- Nikola Tesla -

Thinks less, experience & manifest more, 

:Doug

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Ryan Fox is currently ranked New Zealand's second best golfer with a world ranking of 168. He represented New Zealand at the Rio Olympics, qualified for the British Open Championship and is a member of the European tour. He's also one of the longest hitters or a golf ball in the world, the son of Grant Fox (All Black) and enjoys a good pie and going fishing. 

Thinks less, experience more, 

Yours happily, 

:Doug

There's no such thing as security... there's no safety... there's millions of ways for me to die today. It's a cheap scam to trade the idea of security for the adventure. You're falling. So you might as well turn and fall and say "weee". Take the risk and go for the life you're looking for... Don't be that person that died with regrets... you are free. You can do what ever you need to do." - Wu De This is a life chancing conversation. I feel so fortunate to have spent time with Wu De, a Zen monk, teacher and student of tea. Wu De is also the founder of https://www.globalteahut.org/ - a tea centre in Taiwan and online resources that supplies tea and teachings all around the world.  Wu De and one of his students and a friend of mine Sam (whom i've had on the podcast before here) were in New Zealand teaching and serving tea recently. I was lucky enough to attend two ceremonies and workshops with them both. And then to spend an hour with Wu De and all his wisdom. The only change i'd make to the conversation is to make it longer. I could listen to Wu De talk all day and night on life, zen and tea. I have a feel the same and feel like a cup of tea too. Think less, experience more and be free. Yours happily,  :Doug Show notes are brewing....

"Synchronicity is my drug!" - Michael Mayell Synchronicity is also the theme of this conversation and what led to me to meet Michael Mayell. When you open your eyes and ears to the world and start to share your vision and dreams of a plant powered utopia it's amazing what life returns.  A few weeks back I was looking for some Organic plant based green powder from New Zealand, similar to Athletic Greens which Tim Ferris promotes, when I came across Nutrient Rescue. I then met a wonderful woman Lizzy at Wanderlust, we got talking and by chance she mentioned she had just met Michael about his new business Nutrient Rescue! What are the chances and where can I get a cacao smoothie I thought! So I got in touch with Michael as I wanted to try his new plant powered products and find out what he was all about. A week later my friend Cam Sims returned from the south island and mentioned he had be shooting a vid for Michael in Christchurch for Nutrient Rescue among other things. All the stars, cookies and plant powders lined up and led me to an hour or so on Skype with Michael. What instantly struck me was Michael's enthusiasm, openness, zest for life and a picture of him performing the splits on his coffin on a lake on his 50th birthday. I knew from that image and the infectious tone in his voice it was going to be a life changing and fascinating conversation and it was and so much more. During the conversation we cover off everything from the vision behind Nutrient Rescue, how he started cookie time, minimalism, how business failings are compost, sustainable housing projects, food sharing network, Singularity University, ayahuasca in Peru, Terence Mckenna, medicinal marijuana, hemp farms, the ultimate breakfast, living life a purpose, why we should have free plant based food for all and how to make NZ the healthiest most sustainable country on the planet. I'm sure this episode will wet you're appetite to to try the amazing Nutrient Rescue which are the most nutritious and delicious plant powders i've tried yet. And also to be part of plant powered positive revolution in NZ and beyond. If so please share to help unite and inspire others on this journey and any feedback as always much appreciated.  Think less, experience more & take a shot at following your passion and eating more plants,  Yours happily,  :Doug Show notes: Hydrohouse Social Enterprise World Forum  Gestalt Prayer Terence McKenna   As A Man Thinketh - by James Allen

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"You don't go to the gym once and expect to be fit." Emily is the founder of Conscious Boss, her life and business coach for woman in wellness. As well as coaching she also organises wonderful cliques/events, most recently with Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos. Not only is she generous enough to share her story on the podcast she's also given all my listeners the chance to experience her Preston and Alexi event online here. I hope you enjoy the talk and her video with Preston and Alexi and feel inspired to find your own coach and your own business. As Em says, the best time to start is NOW!  Yours happily,  :Doug Show Notes: Podcast - Lewis Howes Documentaries - I am not your Guru (Tony Robbins), The mask you live in , Earthlings Life Coaches - Tony Robbins, Cameron Gallagher, Dr Dean Martini Relationship coach - Ayla Amano, Mark Groves Meditation course - Sri Chinmoy centre Marketing book I recommend from Jay Abraham - Getting everything you've got out of everything you've got.    Background music - Franko Heke and the Gaya Tree  Video conferencing software - Zoom Charitable Trust - Bridge the gap

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Ben is back! This is my second episode with this legend and if you haven't listened to the first it's a real doozy on how to die with fantastic health and you can check it out here. For those who don't know Ben he's the boss of personalised health, happiness and BePure. And he really walks, eats, drinks the talk, having amazing infectious energy, health and purpose.  Recently Ben and his team opened a new clinic in Auckland which is the business literally and metaphorically. He's also been doing some wonderful research with his PHD in mental health through increases B vitamins and Zinc which I was really excited to talk about as well as all his latest scientific findings and philosophies on life. My focus with the podcast is to help create a happier and healthier world and this episode and the work of Ben and the Be Pure team certainly does that. Hope you dougit as always and check out BePure and their new clinic.  Think less, experience more,  :Doug Show notes: Dr Patterson Stark Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda Paul Chek  Jerome Sarris Dr Ian Shaw  Martin Kennedy