🎙️ Podcast Episode: Seed of Dreams with Chip Richards — How to Grow the Vision Life Is Asking You to Live

In this episode of the Soma Collective Podcast, I sit down with author, speaker, and creative guide Chip Richards to explore the powerful and poetic insights behind his new book, Seed of Dreams: A Practical Guide to Growing the Vision Life Is Asking You to Live.

This isn’t your typical self-help conversation. Chip brings a grounded, soulful wisdom that helps us tune into the deeper calling beneath the noise—what he calls the “seed of a dream” planted within each of us.

We explore:

• 🌱 What it means to live by vision rather than by default

• 🌀 How to listen for the dream that wants to move through you

• 🔥 The difference between ego-driven ambition and soul-guided creation

• 🌕 Practices for staying in flow with your purpose, even in uncertain times

• 💡 How ancient wisdom and nature can guide modern leadership and innovation

Whether you’re at a crossroads, feeling called to something more, or simply seeking clarity, Chip offers a deeply practical and poetic map to reconnect with your inner compass.

This conversation is for the visionary inside all of us.

📘 Check out Chip’s book Seed of Dreams on Amazon.

In this conversation, Melli O'Brien discusses her book 'Deep Resilience' and the importance of developing inner strength in the face of adversity. She shares her personal journey, the challenges she faced, and how they shaped her understanding of resilience. Melli introduces a four-step framework designed to help individuals cultivate resilience, emphasizing the significance of values and self-compassion. The discussion also touches on the role of teachers, the nature of stress, and the concept of surrender as a means to navigate life's challenges. In this conversation, Melli O'Brien discusses the importance of self-kindness, self-care, and the golden law of treating oneself with compassion. She emphasizes the need for individuals to create self-care plans and engage in inner child work to foster self-compassion. The discussion also explores the patterns of the mind, the experience of awe and connection, and the urgent need for wisdom in a rapidly changing world influenced by artificial intelligence. Melli highlights the significance of mindfulness practices in cultivating emotional strength and resilience. takeaways

• Melli O'Brien emphasizes the importance of resilience in today's complex world.
• The book 'Deep Resilience' offers a four-step framework for inner strength.
• Personal challenges can lead to deeper understanding and compassion for others.
• Humility is a key aspect of the journey towards resilience.
• Stress is not inherently negative; it's our relationship with it that matters.
• Acceptance of reality can lead to better adaptation in difficult situations.
• Values play a crucial role in guiding our responses to adversity.
• Mindfulness and emotional regulation are essential tools for resilience.
• The inner critic can be a significant barrier to personal growth.
• Timeless principles of resilience have been taught for centuries and remain relevant. Self-kindness is essential during times of adversity.
• Creating a self-care plan can help maintain balance.
• Inner child work can foster self-compassion and healing.
• Understanding the mind's patterns can reduce suffering.
• Experiencing awe can enhance feelings of connection and peace.
• Wisdom is crucial in navigating a changing world.
• Mindfulness practices can stabilize emotional responses.
• Humour and playfulness can diffuse seriousness in life.
• Regular self-care practices are vital for mental health.
• Compassionate awareness can transform our relationship with ourselves.

🎙️ What does it take to become world-class? 🏆 In sports, the proof lies in medals, trophies, and championships. But what’s the secret behind those achievements? In this episode, I sit down with Nam Baldwin—the performance coach behind legends like Jess Fox, Mick Fanning, and Anthony Joshua.

Nam shares powerful insights on mastering breathwork and tapping into deep intrinsic values, revealing how true performance excellence starts from within. His wisdom is as practical as it is profound, and I came away inspired by how authentically he lives these principles.

If you're curious about what separates champions from the rest—and how you can apply these same principles to your own life—this conversation is for you.

🎧 Tune in for actionable insights on breathwork, values, and becoming the best version of yourself.

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We have a special treat for you as we share an insightful conversation featuring our very own co-founder, Gary Gorrow, who was recently interviewed on the "Over the Back Fence" podcast with Nicola and Di.

 In this enlightening episode, Gary passionately discusses the importance of living inwardly and awakening our inner lives to achieve the 200% value—a harmonious balance of 100% outer life and 100% inner life. He also delves into redefining spirituality, emphasising the significance of connectedness—to ourselves, to spirit, to nature, to others and to the present moment. 

This conversation is filled with powerful insights and timeless wisdom that will leave you reflecting deeply on your own life. 

Thanks Nicola and Di for the opportunity.

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Join us as we unwrap the fascinating creation story of Loco Love, where passion meets entrepreneurship in the world of chocolate. What began as a humble personal love affair for Emica Penklis, which saw her tinkering around in her kitchen with cacao, has since grown exponentially. With the help of her partner Jesse Lawrence the dynamic duo have created one of Australia's most soulful and successful chocolate brands.

This intimate interview is filled with behind-the-scenes insights, invaluable wisdom and inspiration from two visionary entrepreneurs who dared to dream big and follow their hearts. Whether you're an aspiring chocolatier or a business enthusiast, this podcast offers a rich tapestry of entrepreneurial lessons and heartfelt storytelling.

 

Following our previous podcast featuring the incredible Kerwin Rae, (From Challenges to Transformation) many of you expressed a strong desire for more insights from this extraordinary individual. Well, your wish is our command! Kerwin graciously returned as a guest for our latest Soma Sunday event and we've just released another captivating episode.

Together, we embarked on a thought-provoking journey into the multifaceted world of Kerwin Rae, a man of limitless brilliance. With a penchant for delving deep into a variety of intriguing topics, we ventured into uncharted territories, occasionally strayed down rabbit holes, explored unexpected avenues and unveiled the many layers of Kerwin's wisdom and insights.

In this riveting episode of the Soma Collective podcast, host Peter Ostick delves deep into the transformative journey of Jaguar Heart. From a turbulent childhood marked by abuse and despair, Jaguar Heart sought solace in the world's distractions. But material success couldn't fill the void within.

Discover how Jaguar turned his life around, transcending trauma and materialism to become a sought-after therapist. This is a story of resilience, transformation and the unwavering belief in the capacity for healing.

 

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In this special episode we delve deep into the world of visionary, filmmaker, actor, director, producer and an environmentalist Damon Gameau. His work has captured the hearts and minds of millions.

His groundbreaking documentary "That Sugar Film" was a powerful exposé that opened our eyes to the dangers of hidden sugars lurking in our everyday diets. It subsequently become Australia's highest-grossing documentary of all time. His other epic "2040," was an inspiring journey into the realms of possibility to solve our ecological crisis.

Damon's was nominated for NSW Australian of the Year for his outstanding contributions to 'the Regeneration' movement, which seeks practical innovations to heal our planet, one step at a time.

Today he invites us further into his magical world as we explore his latest project which promises to be his most impactful to date. 

Join us for a captivating conversation as Gary Gorrow sits down with Ben Gordon, the drummer of Australian rock legends, Parkway Drive!

In this episode, we explore the fascinating duality of Ben's life. He's the thunderous drummer on stage, yet a calm, introspective soul offstage. Discover how he combines the intensity of heavy metal with the serenity of meditation to find balance in a chaotic world.

Ben takes us on a wild ride into the life and times of a rock star, generously shares his insights into how he balances the polarities of life, staying centered amidst the music industry's frenzy, he shares his intimate inner journey, how he had to overcome tremendous adversity, how he has exercised the minds muscle to engender a state of spontaneous positivity.

Whether you're a die-hard Parkway Drive fan or simply someone seeking inspiration in the modern age, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in, turn up the volume and get ready to be uplifted by the harmonious clash of heavy metal and mindfulness.