Stephen Chong draws on the wisdom he’s gained in life and from writing to tell stories in ways people can relate to – empowering them to build a bridge to their fullest potential and learn the art of creating their own story through the innate wisdom within themselves.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

Podcast page on my website: https://philippaross.com/podcast

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Stephen’s website:  https://www.stephenchong.com.au/

Stephen’s Favourite book:

Robert Heinlein – A Stranger in a Strange Land

Stephen’s Favourite quote: 

“Fear not, you are never without the love of The Father."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ecTdcxQQ8E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncer5Pp0sII

Dr Jill Bolte Taylor TED talk – A stroke of insight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyyjU8fzEYU

Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/

Betty Guadagno is living proof that when you shift your thoughts you can shift your life beyond anything you ever believed was feasibly possible. Her life today is a far cry from the one as a hopeless, homeless junky hooker. Betty shares how she turned her turbulent and traumatic lifestyle into one where she’s now serving humanity, dishing out hope and living in integrity with the person she was actually born to be.

If you're intrigued about my mentoring services?  Book an exploratory call to find out more: https://philippaross.com/schedule/

Discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

Podcast page on my website: https://philippaross.com/podcast/

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Betty Guadagno website:  https://buddhabetty.com/

Betty’s favourite books/authors:

'A Course In Miracles' official website:  https://acim.org/

Gabby Bernstein:  https://gabbybernstein.com/

Richard (not Robert) Schwartz – Internal Family Systems: https://ifs-institute.com/about-us/richard-c-schwartz-phd

Michael Newton:  https://www.newtoninstitute.org/dr-michael-newton/

Betty's favourite quote

‘When I believe it, I’ll see it.’  Wayne Dyer

I made reference to Roald Dahl being the person who influenced this quote.  What he actually said

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it," and wrote in the BFG story, "The matter with human beans... is that they is absolutely refusing to believe in anything unless they is actually seeing it right in front of their own schnozzles". 

Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/

An insightful, juicy conversation with Jeff Burningham about the infinite wisdom available to us all when we take time to pause and go inward and explore ways to transform the knowledge we’ve gained into heartfelt understanding.

Jeff’s new book; The Last Book Written by a Human – Becoming Wise in the Age of AI, draws on his own journey from the boardroom, classroom political arena and pulpit to explain the difference between intelligence and wisdom – how a different way of being can help us shift from fearing what AI may take away from us, to working with AI to flourish, freeing us up to tap into our imagination, and live more creatively inspired lives.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

Podcast page on my website: https://philippaross.com/podcast/

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Jeff Burningham’s website:  https://www.jeffburningham.com/

Jeff’s favourite book:

The Creative Act – A way of being - Rick Rubin

Jeff’s favourite quote:

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.”  Einstein

In this special World Suicide Prevention Day episode of Waste Not Want Not, I sit down with my friend Michael Finlay, who courageously shares his lived experience of a dark and oppressive time of overwhelming depression and anxiety - a journey he describes as “to hell and back.”

Michael opens his heart to reveal the struggles that can lead someone to consider ending their life, offering much-needed insight into a solution that lives within us all - the often forgotten human art of compassion, attentive listening, and genuine connection. This deeply honest and heartwarming conversation breaks down stigma, sparks hope, and reminds us that every life matters; and that by opening our minds and hearts to these difficult conversations, we can learn to pause, listen, and truly see one another - not rush to fix or control with answers, but create space where people feel seen and heard because every person has value and deserves unconditional love.

Michael Finlay can be contacted on his email:  [email protected]

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Discover how colour informs and transforms our lives. Thelma Van Der Werff is a Colour Translator with decades of wisdom on how the different colours of the light spectrum can support our wellbeing. She provides a powerful insight into how our colour choices tell a story about our lives - a subconscious expression of how we’re feeling.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

Podcast page on my website: https://philippaross.com/podcast/

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Feel free to email me on: [email protected] if you have a guest or subject you’d like me to consider.

Thelma’s Details:

Colour Psychology website: https://colourpsychology.online

Claim your free meditation and e-book by emailing Thelma on [email protected] with ‘Podcast’ in the subject line

Colournostics Fundamental Package with 50% discount throughout September 2025 https://colournostics.com/programmes/

Tickets for The Power of Colour workshop, Auckland on October 19th 2025 https://events.humanitix.com/the-power-of-colour

Thelma  had her first opportunity to measure the difference a Colournostics consultation can make on the entire energy system a few days after this episode was published with some phenomenal results - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWa8nIeGlB8 - bringing subconscious issues to the conscious mind so you can tend and release the tension

Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/

Sara Troy has created a web of wisdom with people around the globe who share the trials and triumphs they’ve experienced while on their quest to discover the distinct rhythm of life that makes them feel alive. Sara uses people’s stories to inspire a global network of listeners on her Self Discovery podcast to spread courage and hope to pursue our potential; all part of an organic orchard of wisdom that serves as an environment for every soul to choose what makes their soul thrive.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

or email me on: [email protected]

Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/

Join and comment on the Waste Not Want Not facebook page:

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Alchemise Your Sovereignty mentoring package:

https://philippaross.com/alchemise-your-sovereignty/

Buy tickets for Amy’s HEAL event on Saturday 9th August 2-3,30pm at The Log Cabin, Beachlands, Auckland for $10 https://events.humanitix.com/heal-lq3e25cg

Sara Troy’s details:

Self Discovery Wisdom, Podcast Network:  www.selfdiscoverywisdom.com  

Orchard of Wisdom Directory:  www.orchardofwisdom.org

All other links here:  https://linktr.ee/saratroy

Sara’s books:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sara-Troy/author/B0CWMP4V97?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

The Forgotten Children:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Our-Forgotten-Children-Championing-Tomorrows-ebook/dp/B0CVQ9M6ML

Forgotten Seniors book application:

https://orchardofwisdom.org/our-forgotten-seniors/

The TIFF initiative (To inform Families First) – Christine Olson - https://toinformfamiliesfirst.org/

Sara’s Book recommendations:

Who Moved My Cheese & Who Cut My Cheese – Spencer Johnson

Animated video summary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvYCLxqkfvY

Northern Lights – published as ‘The Golden Compass’ in the US – Philip Pullman

Dark Materials trilogy and movie – Philip Pullman

The Repercussions of Tomas D – Sam Hawksmoor (Sara’s brother)

https://www.samhawksmoor.com/index.html

Thought provoking sayings from Sara

‘Seen’ film on parenting:  https://seenthefilm.com/

Do Schools Kill Creativity – Sir Ken Robinson TED talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&t=2s

Sir Ken Robinson Clip on The Beatles music teacher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT0aA9Ilk6o

Past Waste Not Want Not episodes mentioned during the interview

Veda’s work has evolved exponentially since I interviewed her, so here’s a link to a podcast to hear how she’s now working with non-verbal autistic children to help her understand the consciousness of water.

The Way Forward podcast with Veda Austin – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axdxIE8FgVg

Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/

Amy McAuley shares the gold she found in her tumultuous journey through bulimia, alcoholism, depression and breast cancer. She shares how she rose from the darkest moments of her life to becoming the happiest, most contented she’s ever been.

If you want to discover more about my work, visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or email me on: [email protected]

Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/

Join and comment on the Waste Not Want Not facebook page

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My 'Alchemise Your Sovereignty' course - https://philippaross.com/alchemise-your-sovereignty/

Amy's details:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PowerhoopNZ

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

Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@amypositivepants

Amy’s Book:  Behind the Smile

https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Smile-Amy-McAuley-ebook/dp/B08P5L6QNK

Buy tickets for Amy’s HEAL event on Saturday 9th August 2-3,30pm at The Log Cabin, Beachlands, Auckland for $10 https://events.humanitix.com/heal-lq3e25cg

Eunice Stott is the founder of New Zealand’s very own Hogwarts – the NZ School of Psychic Arts. Eunice shares her initially skeptic and reluctant journey connecting to the intelligence of the cosmos - how the gifts she learned have strengthened the partnership she has with spirit, her sense of self and her place in the world – all of which has enabled her to contribute to enhancing the lives of others by teaching her skills for the past 30 years.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or email me on: [email protected]

Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/

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NZ School of Psychic Art Website:     https://www.psychicschool.co.nz/

Neale Donald Walsch website:  Find his ‘Conversations with God’ books

http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/

Morecombe & Wise positive song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODTAATrM1Fs&feature=youtu.be

Inspired by his own journey battling bureaucracy alongside the bombastic business practises performed by funeral directors that trap people into unnecessary costs, Fergus Wheeler founded a not-for-profit charitable organisation called ‘Death Without Debt,’ to help educate people about the processes associated with death. His mission is to create change in legislation to honour the sovereign rights of every human to have their life honoured in a way they choose without burdening the family with added grief of debt.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or email me on: [email protected].

Also email me for a transcript if you'd like a copy Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/

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Pip's Penguin Profundities - Daily inspiration from a penguins' perspective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaqXpQ0WqhA&feature=youtu.be

Death Without Debt website: https://www.deathwithoutdebt.org.nz/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DeathWithoutDebtNZ

Fergus’ favourite book: ‘The Mitford Girls’ – Mary S Lovell https://bookhero.co.nz/products/the-mitford-girls?srsltid=AfmBOootzyl4LR425Uh2nDJQiq6PnQ5jy0VGi3Eqe9ykZyxy8MyfAAGj

Death Café Kerikeri meeting 29th May 2025 at The Old Packhouse, Kerikeri – 1-2.30pm

Death Café, Kerikeri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeathCafeKerikeri

Rachel Robinson’s email: [email protected]

Petition to Tell World Leaders to protect our Oceans - https://only.one/act/30x30

Petition for the world's first law recognising that whales have the right to live and thrive -- just like we do - https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/whalespersonhood3_5/?bSvUhmb&v=166782&cl=22126623129&_checksum=bce02668e0318d7bbbfb0855069c9a3a92149987a0337958e6425d362db93084&utm_source=email&utm_medium=blast_email&utm_campaign=166782

Little wonder my guest today Karen Salmansohn is an international thought leader in personal development. Her books are scribed in a scintillating humorous style to help humanity live their best lives. Karen shares the impetus behind her latest book ‘Your To-Die-For Life’ and a whole lot of other magical insights into the influences that have given her own life meaning.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or email me on: [email protected]

Podcast page on my website: https://philippaross.com/podcast/

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Karen’s work:

Pre-order Karen’s ‘Your to-die-for Life’ book:

https://yourtodieforlife.com/book

Your to-die-for life website: https://yourtodieforlife.com/

NotSalmon website: https://www.notsalmon.com/

Business & Book coaching: - https://www.notsalmon.com/brand-honey/

Social media:

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/NotsalmonTV

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Notsalmon/

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

Pinterest:  https://nz.pinterest.com/notsalmon/

Twitter/X:  https://x.com/Notsalmon

TED talk:  Fun is your high performance  fuel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UffyJbs6W0Y

Quotes:

“Everything that is not given is lost.” – unknown

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us” - Joseph Campbell