Finding Space

This week, we sat down with Dr. Luke Sniewski. Luke is a Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist, who has studied under some of the greats; Graham Mead, Gabor Maté, Rupert Spira, and Lenny Parracino. Luke holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, focusing on meditation as an intervention for men with porn addiction, and is currently a Practitioner, Mentor, and Facilitator of Dr. Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry.

0:00 - Intro

3:38 Entering The Realm of Hungry Ghosts

6:45 - The Importance of Curiosity and the WHY

10:48 - 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

13:25 - Ruthless Honesty & Humility

18:00 - Addictions in Society

20:45 - Change in the Mind & Body

23:50 - The Quality of Stillness

29:56 - Coming to the Core of Reactivity

38:00 - Living Life from the Inside Out

44:22 - We Can't Protect Future Generations from Having Necessary Experiences.

49:00 - Final Thoughts

'Somawise' by Luke Sniewski: Click Here

Website: https://www.lukesniewski.com/about/

Instagram: @dr.luke.sniewski

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lukesniewski

This week, we are joined by Kristie Baird, Kristie is the Director of Drip IV, founded in 2018 Drip IV was the first company to offer Vitamin IV therapy as a mobile service in Australia. Drip IV has a mission to make health accessible for everyone by offering services in the comfort of their own homes.

After suffering from chronic fatigue for more than a decade, Katie while spending some time in LA saw no harm in trying vitamin IV therapy. It was soon she felt the benefits, she realised the potential for a similar service Down Under and got to work streamlining it. Kristie set up the business in most Australian states within 6 months. After four years, the company expanded its locations all over Australia and New Zealand. Currently, it focuses on spreading the business in the US, Bali, and the UK. Vitamin IV is a relatively new concept in Australia and New Zealand.

In today's epsiode, we cover:

-How Drip IV started

-What Happens in a Clinic

-The Importance of Word of Mouth

-Wellness Routines

-Being a Woman in Business

Key Moments:

0.00 - Introduction

2:40 - How Drip IV got Started

8:40 - A Background n Kristie

11:10 - What Happens in a Clinic?

14:20 - The Importance of Word of Mouth in the Wellness Industry

19:20 - Creating a Wellness Routine Amongst a Busy Schedule

21:24 - Winning Young Entrepreneur of the Year

23:45 - Being a Woman in Business

Find Out More:

Instagram: @dripivaus

Website: https://www.dripiv.com.au/

In this week's epsiode we are joined by, CrossFit Champion Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr six-time 'Fittest Woman on Earth', after competing at the Crossfit Games for 8 years, Tia is the most dominant Crossfit athlete of all time, winning 6x consecutive games and titles.

In this episode, we dive straight into Tia's life and experience in navigating the world of CrossFit, not only in the past but also now as she moves into a new chapter of motherhood. MINDSET is a big focus, and this shows through in the way we hear Tia talk about her approach to the competition and life in general. 

This episode covers a range of topics but they all seem to flow back to one thing... MINDSET.

Key Moments:

0:00 - Introducing Tia

2:00 - Life Updates, Living in the US, Commitments, and Opportunities. 

14:00 - Getting Pregnant, Ignited the Passion, and Navigating a New Experience

18:00 - Staying Present, Realigning Priorities

23:00 - Integrating Back into Life after having a Baby

26:45 - Setting a Goal

30:35 - Complete Rest and the Importance of Recovery

41:30 - Tia's Out for Blood on the Competition Floor

47:35 - The Importance of Mindset & Feeding the Mind

51:04 - Working with your Life Partner

More from Tia:

YouTube: @tia-clairtoomeyshaneorr5705

Tia's FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/255283792190306/

Tia's Autobiography:  https://book.tiaclair.com/

In this episode, we chatted with Nicole Bijlsma an absolute expert in her field, where we talked about the environmental challenges that come with living in a modern world, from EMFs, to mould, and the ways in which we can make decisions to help support us in creating a healthier home environment for not only ourselves but our families. 

Nicole Bijlsma, a former naturopath and acupuncturist with 15 years of clinical experience changed her career pathway to become a building biologist. Nicole single-handedly established the building biology industry in Australia and is now the founder and principal of the Australian College of Environmental Studies (ACES). Nicole is a leading voice in building awareness of the unseen troubles that may be within our homes. 

She is the author of the book 'Healthy Home, Healthy Family' and is currently completing her Ph.D. investigating the effects of environmental exposures on human health and what doctors can do about it. 

In this episode, we talk about:

Key Moments:

2:50 - Gas or Induction Stoves

6:40 - Air Purification

12:00 - Things to look for when buying a home

15:00 - Environmental Exposure Standards

20:00 - The Effects of Pesticides

22:30 - Bacteria in the Home

28:35 - Exposure to Wi-Fi

34:05 - 5G

37:30 - Solar Energy

40:00 - Do Your Research and Make Informed Decisions

42:45 - Mould 

48:16 - Become Informed. 

To find out more:

Website: https://www.buildingbiology.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolebijlsma1/?fref=ts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbijlsma/

Nicole's Book: 'Healthy Home, Healthy Family'

Today we are joined by the two brains behind Girls Get Off, Viv and Jo. Girls Get Off is a female sex toy brand, aimed at normalising female pleasure.

In this episode we talk about:

Key Moments:

1:15 - The Story Behind the Brand 

6:20 - Bringing Lightness and Humor to a Taboo Topic

8:20 - 'Girls Get Off', The Products, The Business, and The Message

27:50 - Some Tips on How To Get Started. 

And to start you on your journey towards more pleasure the team at Girls Get Off has given us a discount code, use the code: FINDINGSPACE20 for 20% off the entire collection. 

Find out more:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgetoff/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlsgetoffuncensored/

Website: https://girlsgetoff.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girlsgetoff

Jandamarra Cadd – a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent, an aboriginal spokesperson, and an artist. An inspirational man with many stories to tell. Jandamarra speaks in beautiful metaphor, and poetry with wisdom shining so brightly, not just through his spoken word, but also through the spaces and pauses between them.

Today, we invite you to continue on the journey we started 2 weeks ago, a story of growing depth and connection. 

In this episode, Alex and Jandamarra take us on a journey, rooted deep in Indigenous Australian culture.

Key Moments

1:30 - The Spirit of The Fox 

2:37 - Navigating Generations of Trauma 

11:00 - Being a Custodian of the Land We Live On

13:40 - Isolating Ourselves from Reality 

18:00 - Learning from Our Children

22:15 - The World of Safety & Convenience over Freedom & Connection

31:00 - Love Wrapped In Unpleasant Wrapping

35:35 - Deeper Truth & Collective Consciousness

More about Jandamarra:

Painting has been a way of life that has enabled Jandamarra to express his creativity and storytelling and in many of his paintings of the human condition, he seeks to be a peaceful voice for unity.   Jandamarra uses a variety of styles and mediums; with his unique blend of traditional aboriginal art techniques along with his own signature contemporary portraiture. With his vibrant and expressive portraitures, Jandamarra’s artwork is emotive and insightful –  and is a powerful medium to bridge the storytelling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.

https://jandamarrasart.com/

Instagram: @jandamarrasart

Facebook: @Jandamarra's Art

Jandamarra Cadd – a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent, an aboriginal spokesperson, and an artist. An inspirational man with many stories to tell. Jandamarra speaks in beautiful metaphor, and poetry with wisdom shining so brightly, not just through his spoken word, but also through the spaces and pauses between them. 

Today, we invite you to listen to what lies behind the words, it is a beauty and a story of great depth.

In this episode, Alex and Jandamarra take us on a journey, rooted deep in Indigenous Australian culture.

Part 1 of this episode begins with a conversation about Natural Birthing and Presence. Part 2 is to be released soon. 

Key Moments:

0:00 - Introduction

5:00 - Fragmented Experiences in Modern Culture

11:00 - The Beauty of Woman, Disconnection from the Body and the Natural Process of Birth

14:00 - Intimate Relationships with The Moment (Presence)

15:00 - Traditional Custodians/Acknowledgment of Country 

23:30 - The Idea of Separation

28:28 - Understanding Natural Lore

40:00 - Deep Listening 

46:00 - Connection to Land

More about Jandamarra: 

Painting has been a way of life that has enabled Jandamarra to express his creativity and storytelling and in many of his paintings of the human condition, he seeks to be a peaceful voice for unity.   Jandamarra uses a variety of styles and mediums; with his unique blend of traditional aboriginal art techniques along with his own signature contemporary portraiture. With his vibrant and expressive portraitures, Jandamarra’s artwork is emotive and insightful –  and is a powerful medium to bridge the storytelling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.

https://jandamarrasart.com/

Instagram: @jandamarrasart

Facebook: @Jandamarra's Art

In this episode of Finding Space, Alex speaks with Branden Barber CEO of Rainforest Rescue, they are also joined by Kristin Canning the Partnerships Director at Rainforest Rescue. 

Rainforest Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and restoration of rainforests and in particular the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia. They do this by purchasing properties of high conservation value rainforests and protecting their biodiversity. We also restore rainforests through planting, maintenance, and weed removal. 

In today's episode we cover a few things: 

Key Moments:

To find out more from the team at Rainforest Rescue using the below:

Instagram: @rainforestrescueau

Facebook: @RainforestRescueAu

YouTube: @rainforestrescueau

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainforestrescueau/

Book Reference: The Ministry For The Future - Kim Stanley Robinson 

In today's episode, Alex speaks with Alexx Stuart, international best-selling author, and TEDx Speaker. 

Alexx founded the online community and education hub Low Tox Life in 2010 and is responsible for birthing the low tox movement with the phrase low tox that has resonated with people around the world for its "Progress not perfection" approach and focus on our overlaps over our differences. Her international bestselling book 'Low Tox Life' and podcast by the same name have supported millions in achieving their personal, home, and planet health goals.

In this episode, we talk about MOULD. 

Key Moments:

Find out more from Alexx and the team at Low Tox Life below...

Website: https://www.lowtoxlife.com/

Instagram: @lowtoxlife

Facebook: @lowtoxlife

In today's epsiode, Alex sits down with Tully O'Connor, a leader in the space of supporting men through the challenges of modern life. 

Tully is a committed father and husband with a deep passion for supporting people to create fulfilling relationships with themselves, their families, and their creative potential. Through his transformational coaching programs and events, Tully supports men to cultivate more confidence, depth, and fulfillment in every area of their lives. A primary focus of his work with men is on expanding the four pillars of vitality, relationships, fatherhood, and service-driven leadership.

In this conversation, we unpack:

Key Moments:

Find out more from Tully below...

Website: https://www.tullyoconnor.com/

Podcast: 'Thriving In Fatherhood' available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Resources Tully mentions: