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EPISODE – PADMALOCAN DAS (OWEN MAHER) BIOGRAPHY Padmalocan Das, born Owen Paul Maher is a former personal trainer/painter who grew up on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia. He now lives his life as monk within Hare Krishna movement known as Gaudiya Vaishnavism. He has dedicated his life to serving God and all living entities. Padmalocan Das would often question reality growing up and would always pray to God for answers. By the age of 20 he had become more & more entangled within the world, and followed the crowd into mundane activities and behaviour. But deep within he always had a longing for truth. It was just a matter of time before this longing would burst to the surface. He remembers one day having a massive rush of realisations. And it was these realisations which lead him to where he is today, these realisations caused him to question everything. From that day the search for truth, wisdom, happiness and true love begin. From that day the search for God began. PICTURE   SHOWNOTES Welcome to this week’s episode where we talk to Brahma Chari monk, Padmalocan Das. Padmalocan talks about his journey into spirituality starting as early as childhood where he started asking questions about his life which peaked in his twenties when he was challenged with life’s mundane routine Padmalocan talks about his time in a 10 day meditation retreat, meditating, eating a vegetarian diet and tuning into his mindfulness. Padmalocan talks about life in an ashram where he lives and serves to commit to spirituality Padmalocan talks about things that bring him happiness including praying, serving Lord Krishna and chanting Padmalocan talks about how the Bhagavad Gita has got life’s answers Padmalocan says the best things we can do for our health is to learn more about the soul and what can feed the soul – fueling it with good food, good people, prayer Padmalocan talks about the support he’s had from his parents on his path Padmalocan’s setbacks and adversities have made him travel the path he’s on now and talks about the grander design of life Padmalocan’s gratitude practice is a part of his nightly routine QUOTES “If you can’t control your senses, you can’t control the mind” “Happiness is a byproduct of the things we’re going” “The body is changing but too many people focus on the body but the soul is the thing that needs nurturing” “We’re not black, white, Australian, anything; we’re spirit souls” “Setbacks are a way of redirecting you into a way of where you are meant to be going” “Being grateful allows your life to be lighter and brighter” BOOKS Wayne Dyer (author) Conversations with God - Neale Donald Walsch Bhagavad Gita The Journey Home – Radhanath Swami THINGS DISCUSSED The farm - https://krishnavillage-retreat.com/  

Understanding Gut Health with Peter Dingle  BIOGRAPHY Dr D is one of Australia's leading researchers, educator and communicator. He was an Associate Professor and leading researcher in Health and the Environment and is passionate about common sense and sustainable health approaches. “Dr Dingle has spent the past 30 years as a researcher, educator, communicator and author. Formerly an associate professor at Murdoch University, Dr D has written more than a 15 books on living well.  Blending motivation and humour, Dr Dingle regularly appears on state and national media. He was the presenter on the award-winning SBS program, “Is Your House Killing You?” and appeared regularly on ABC’s “Can We Help?” Dr Dingle is also the grandfather of the acclaimed “Living Smart” program. One of the most informative and entertaining health speakers in Australia, Dr Dingle helps cut through medical and health myths to give you the real facts on evidence-based wellness. He presents cutting-edge research findings in an accessible, down-to-earth manner—and is known for his straight-shooting style, sense of humour and the occasional magic trick or juggling display.  Dr D, who gives about 100 presentations in Australia and around the world each year, will show you how you can regain your health and even reverse many chronic health conditions including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. He explains how to unlock your genes for wellness, and how to take personal responsibility for your wellbeing PICTURE SHOWNOTES Welcome to this week’s podcast – we talk to Dr Peter Dingle about things to do with nutrition, health and the gut. Peter talks about the science rather than marketing and the things he’s learnt is astounding and he shares some of things he’s found. Peter talks about his early career in evidence based research Peter talks how probiotics are a band-aid solution Peter suggests getting a lifestyle diary to help with keeping tabs on your health and using the data available to help with supporting information you can take to your doctor Peter talks about minimising inflammation to help with well-being, including mental health Peter offers simple solutions to help with reducing inflammation including sodium bicarbonate and green tea, and the impact of apple cider vinegar to help with digestion Peter talks about the big impact of water and how fluorides and chlorides may not necessarily be a good idea and instead diverting the attention to the overuse of sugar and the impact sugar has in the gut Peter’s definition of happiness revolves around his grandkids and wife, as does his daily routine Peter talks favourite food including spinach pie and daal and walking as his non-negotiable daily routine Peter’s heroes are the everyday people Peter’s setback was losing his first wife and showed his tenacity through strength and determination to make a better life for himself and those around him Peter has quite a positive outlook with his gratitude practice and has his own book about it Peter discusses tours and talks around Australia   QUOTES “You are your best physician” “All disease begins in the gut” – Hippocrates “The best pharmaceutical company in the world is you” “People aren’t going to do the right things for their health… until they change their attitude” “The best person to trust is you”   BOOKS Magician – Raymond E Feast Gut Secrets: A Blueprint to your Microbiome and your Health – Peter Dingle Overcoming Illness – Peter Dingle Ready Set Gut Health – Peter Dingle The Gratitude Guide – Peter Dingle   THINGS DISCUSSED Website: https://www.drdingle.com/ FB: Gut Secrets Australia Dr Peter Dingle  

BIOGRAPHY Grace Smith is on a mission to make hypnosis mainstream. A renowned hypnotherapist, Grace is the author of the number 1 release “Close Your Eyes, Get Free: Use Self-Hypnosis to Reduce Stress, Quit Bad Habits and Achieve Greater Relaxation and Focus” and is the founder of www.gshypnosis.com the world’s number 1 hypnotherapy hub, as well as Grace Space Hypnotherapy School Grace is a regular guest on CBS’s hit show, “The Doctors” and her work has been featured in The Atllantic, Marie Claire, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, Buzzfeed, Bustle, InStyle and more. Grace’s private clients include celebrities, CEOs, professional athletes, and government officials; her keynote speeches and workshops have taken her to Ozyfest with Hillary Clintonm Women Empowerment Expo, Ritz Carlton, PSE&G, Soul Camp, Verizon, HypnoBiz NYC, Proctor and Gamble, Summit.Live and more. To learn more about Grace, check out her #mindsetreset videos on Instagram @GraceSmithTV that will help you easily and effortlessly transition into a more restful state.     SHOWNOTES Welcome to this week’s episode where we talk to renowned hypnotherapist Grace Smith * Grace talks about her engrained values of justice from an early age, dressing up as a suffragette in fourth grade. * Grace talks about how her realization of how unjust the world was in terms of relationships and careers led her to drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. She knew something needed to change. She surrendered to the Universe and asked for help * Six months into her sobriety, she decided to tackle her smoking habit and this is where her exposure to hypnosis began * Grace talks about her first client - a military man and after achieving incredible success with him, she decided to quit her job to make hypnosis mainstream. Little did she know at the time, this man would later become her father-in-law! * Grace talks about hypnotherapy having a 93% success rate after 6 sessions but people can see results after 1 * Grace talks about her website and the numerous resources to help with a variety of ailments * Grace defines her definition of happiness in the context of not letting other people’s opinion impact our versions of ourselves * Grace’s routine involves spending time with her son, meditation, and aside from her son, animals bring her joy * Grace talks about how self-worth, self-confidence and self-love can all improve with hypnosis * Grace’s role models include women’s right activist Susan B Anthony, singer/songwriter activist Ani DiFranco, and actress Audrey Hepburn * Grace talks about her failure in not being able to reach “Forbes 30 under 30” and a failed business launch but the following month, she got signed a book deal * Grace’s things that make her laugh include stand-up comedians like Ali Wong * Grace’s gratitude practice involves journaling and writing statements about things that are manifesting now as well as using the gratitude app on her website * Grace leads us into a stress-relieving hypnosis   QUOTES “I am that I am” – Wayne Dyer meditation   BOOKS Hug Your Haters – Jay Baer The Giver – Lois Lowry Close Your Eyes, Get Free: Use Self-Hypnosis to Reduce Stress, Quit Bad Habits and Achieve Greater Relaxation and Focus – Grace Smith   THINGS DISCUSSED Website: www.gshypnosis.com App: https://gshypnosis.com/membership Private hypnotherapy: https://gshypnosis.com/private-hypnotherapy-sessions/ Hypnotherapy certification: https://gshypnosis.com/school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceSmithTV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GraceSmithTV/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GraceSmithTV/ Caravan of Dreams NYC: http://caravanofdreams.net/ Susan B Anthony http://susanbanthonyhouse.org/her-story/biography.p

BIOGRAPHY Grace Smith is on a mission to make hypnosis mainstream. A renowned hypnotherapist, Grace is the author of the number 1 release “Close Your Eyes, Get Free: Use Self-Hypnosis to Reduce Stress, Quit Bad Habits and Achieve Greater Relaxation and Focus” and is the founder of www.gshypnosis.com the world’s number 1 hypnotherapy hub, as well as Grace Space Hypnotherapy School Grace is a regular guest on CBS’s hit show, “The Doctors” and her work has been featured in The Atllantic, Marie Claire, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, Buzzfeed, Bustle, InStyle and more. Grace’s private clients include celebrities, CEOs, professional athletes, and government officials; her keynote speeches and workshops have taken her to Ozyfest with Hillary Clintonm Women Empowerment Expo, Ritz Carlton, PSE&G, Soul Camp, Verizon, HypnoBiz NYC, Proctor and Gamble, Summit.Live and more. To learn more about Grace, check out her #mindsetreset videos on Instagram @GraceSmithTV that will help you easily and effortlessly transition into a more restful state.     SHOWNOTES Welcome to this week’s episode where we talk to renowned hypnotherapist Grace Smith * Grace talks about her engrained values of justice from an early age, dressing up as a suffragette in fourth grade. * Grace talks about how her realization of how unjust the world was in terms of relationships and careers led her to drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. She knew something needed to change. She surrendered to the Universe and asked for help * Six months into her sobriety, she decided to tackle her smoking habit and this is where her exposure to hypnosis began * Grace talks about her first client - a military man and after achieving incredible success with him, she decided to quit her job to make hypnosis mainstream. Little did she know at the time, this man would later become her father-in-law! * Grace talks about hypnotherapy having a 93% success rate after 6 sessions but people can see results after 1 * Grace talks about her website and the numerous resources to help with a variety of ailments * Grace defines her definition of happiness in the context of not letting other people’s opinion impact our versions of ourselves * Grace’s routine involves spending time with her son, meditation, and aside from her son, animals bring her joy * Grace talks about how self-worth, self-confidence and self-love can all improve with hypnosis * Grace’s role models include women’s right activist Susan B Anthony, singer/songwriter activist Ani DiFranco, and actress Audrey Hepburn * Grace talks about her failure in not being able to reach “Forbes 30 under 30” and a failed business launch but the following month, she got signed a book deal * Grace’s things that make her laugh include stand-up comedians like Ali Wong * Grace’s gratitude practice involves journaling and writing statements about things that are manifesting now as well as using the gratitude app on her website * Grace leads us into a stress-relieving hypnosis   QUOTES “I am that I am” – Wayne Dyer meditation   BOOKS Hug Your Haters – Jay Baer The Giver – Lois Lowry Close Your Eyes, Get Free: Use Self-Hypnosis to Reduce Stress, Quit Bad Habits and Achieve Greater Relaxation and Focus – Grace Smith   THINGS DISCUSSED Website: www.gshypnosis.com App: https://gshypnosis.com/membership Private hypnotherapy: https://gshypnosis.com/private-hypnotherapy-sessions/ Hypnotherapy certification: https://gshypnosis.com/school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceSmithTV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GraceSmithTV/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GraceSmithTV/ Caravan of Dreams NYC: http://caravanofdreams.net/ Susan B Anthony http://susanbanthonyhouse.org/her-story/biography.p  

Katie Dean is not your typical motivational coach, or a typical anything. She’s a writer and published author, motivational maven and the woman you want on your team. Katie is a new thought mindset mechanic, a researcher on how to debunk fear and is here to shine a light for women seeking confidence, clarity and courage. She does all of this whilst being a solo Mum to two beautiful boys, the absolute loves of her life.  With a refreshingly no BS approach, she uses an interactive speaking style: humour – her worldly insights and tools to take her audience on an epic path of bravery and self-discovery. When you find yourself in the audience of one of Katie’s events you know you are in for inspirationally filled a-ha moments that create real change.   Through her booked out coaching, national speaking tours, live events and loved-up writing, she is hell bent on lighting people up, laughing loudly and has created a successful business to help women unearth their bravery.   Welcome to Episode 5, where I talk to Katie Dean  Katie’s life started to rebuild around age 27 where she changed her philosophy on what she wanted from her life  Katie’s life started as a personal trainer in her early years which led her to write about mindset and self-talk  Katie challenges the definition of anxiety and not calling it “suffering” but “experience” and the importance of listening to your intuition  Katie talks about having a conversation with yourself and checking in especially if you’re having a “low vibe” day  Katie values contentment – the satisfaction of things in her life which can be held for longer than happiness  Carla and Katie talk about fears around being single  Katie talks about meditative practices and deep belly breathing in her daily routine  Katie uses valuable disconnect time to find balance with Netflix and walking to the beach phone-free  Katie’s alone time, movement and horses are the things that make her heart sing  Katie’s non-negotiable things she does every day is a good cup of English Breakfast and exercising with her state of mind  Katie talks about forgiveness as a way of helping themselves, writing it down and burning it will release it  Katie’s parents are her role models and talks about the importance of listening  Katie talks about her biggest setback, divorcing her husband whilst 16 weeks pregnant and the resilience she’s come through and seeing the laughter in serious times  Katie says “thank you” at the end of each day  QUOTES  “Our thoughts and feelings are negotiable”  “I approve of myself”  “Forgive other people and forgive yourself. Forgiveness will set you free”  “We’re hearing but are we listening?”  BOOKS  Heal your Life – Louise Hay  Becoming Brave – Katie Dean  Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert  Sacred Contract – Caroline Myss  Anatomy of the Spirit – Caroline Myss    THINGS DISCUSSED  Website: https://ktdean.com.au  FB: Katie Dean – Your Wild Life  IG: @ktdean_yourwildlife  https://armchairexpertpod.com/ Dax Shephard Podcast 

With not long to live at the age of 50, Don Chisholm went on a mission to discover why some people get better and others do not. His findings are the basis of his best selling book, Have You Got The Guts To Be Really Healthy? Don now travels the world telling audiences of his and others personal success. He assists in promoting products that over the years have had positive results for all sorts of reasons. Don belief: “Don’t believe anything you hear until you prove it for yourself.” From books, to health retreats, to a range of amazing products, Don still says, “Being healthy is more simple than most people realize—one only has to keep it simple, eat and drink like they did 50 years ago, eat organic and live and love life.” SHOWNOTES Welcome to Episode 4 where we talk to Don Chisholm about all things to do with Gut health Don talks about rebuilding his life after being told he had 6 weeks to live at 50 and has more energy now at 71 than he did at 16! Don talks about how worthiness can affect your eating habits – using affirmations to help with changing the mindset and shifting your belief systems Don talks about some common myths: discussing the impact of radiation from the microwave, amalgam fillings, milk, water Don’s definition of happiness is a good clean out (internally!) Don discusses the worse thing you can do for your health is going to the supermarket Don talks about where disease comes from Don talks about how a minute of happiness boosts the immune system for 24 hours QUOTES “We are not what we eat, we are what we absorb” “If you can’t shift your thought pattern, you can’t heal”   BOOKS Have you got the guts to be really healthy? – Don Chisholm The Detox Miracle Sourcebook - Robert Morse   THINGS DISCUSSED www.haveyougottheguts.com www.nuferm.com/shop - some of the products available to purchase as mentioned in this podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF_C3bO8WZ0 – The denist, The Carol Burnett Show

Paul is a 4 time TEDx speaker and a Senior Fellow in one of the world’s leading think tanks and consults to and mentors leading edge businesses around the world. He was honoured as a Social Innovation Fellow in his new home of Singapore; something he shares with his film star and philanthropist Jet Li and Walmart Chairman, Rob Wilson. He was one of the first 10 people in Hewlett Packard in Australia. He then created one of Australia’s first computer companies and then The Results Corporation where he helped develop and grow 23,000 small and medium scale business enterprises. His training programs are used by an estimated 226,000 companies around the world and he continues to push the boundaries. He recently featured in Forbes Magazine alongside Sir Richard Branson in a global piece on “disrupters” in business. He is Chairman on the B1G1: Business for Good, the Global Giving Initiative that’s already enabled businesses to create over 154 million giving impacts globally. He travels close to 800,000 miles each year speaking around the world… and he tells us his baggage goes twice as far. Show notes: Welcome to Episode 3, with Paul Dunn. Paul talks about his understanding of what business is about beyond delivering extraordinary values and having fun. It’s about an obligation to make a difference. Paul talks about B1G1 – (buy 1 get 1) and it’s global impact Paul talks about getting out of bed and connection as a way of defining happiness Paul talks about his gratitude practice being non-negotiable and using exercise as a way of starting his day and moving is a way of helping our own health Paul talks about finding role models and inspiration in every person Paul talks about commitment to heading to our goals while dealing with the roadbumps   Quotes: “Business was about to deliver extraordinary values and have fun doing it” “Governments cannot change the world” “Your life is nothing less than a serious of moments” “Have I told you that I love you today?” “What I do to you, I do to me”   Books: Conversations with God - Neil Donald Walsh In Search of Excellence – Tom Peters Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind – Yuval Noah Harari The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg Things discussed: B1G1: https://www.b1g1.com/businessforgood/ Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Nasa Parker Solar Probe: https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe   Links: B1G1: https://www.b1g1.com/businessforgood/ Website: https://pauldunnonline.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsdunn Facebook: Paul Dunn Twitter: @pauldunn

When Marina J became a single mum in 2001 her light went out. She couldn’t find anyone to teach her; not just how to turn her life around, but actually how to flourish. So she made a decision: She would do it. She put herself on her own program and within 6 months her life turned around in a BIG way and her light turned back ON. She had what those around her didn’t: A system that took her out of her old life and into the new. She’s a #1 best-selling author, speaker and life coach at marinaj.net. She’s been interviewed on Channel 9’s TV Breakfast show, national radio and national publications and she LOVES what she does – because your happiness is everything!   Show notes: Welcome to Episode 2 where we talk to Marina J. Marina J coaches women to become the most powerful, intoxicating version of themselves, so they create lives that turn them ON, nothing less! A #1 best-selling author, life coach and speaker, catch her on Channel 9’s breakfast show, radio and at Marinaj.net Marina’s journey started in NYE 2001 when she became a single mum. Marina talks about what makes your voice the loudest? When do you become alive to your truth? Marina talks about how she visualised her husband before she met him while she was on her self-discovery journey Marina talks about her dating life before she met her husband and the benefit of having a bullshit detector to protect your energy Marina talks about happiness being a feeling that can be obtained or generated Marina talks about the power of using your own voice to impress what you have and record affirmations Marina talks about what makes her heart sing from her family, her job, to the start of Spring Marina talks about her three anchors – meditation, yoga and walking/dancing to help her with her routine Marina talks about the importance of listening to your body, and laughing in the face of adversity Quotes: “There is always something you can do to get yourself back into your natural journey” “Enjoy your life, and want more” “The art of happiness is to feel what you’re feeling in the moment and not talk yourself out of it.” “Give yourself permission to say ‘no’ ” “The higher you rise into the next vibration, you release people or people can keep up with you on your level” “I’m a millionaire for just being me” “Treat yourselves like Goddesses” Books mentioned: Turn Yourself Around – Marina J The Dark Side of the Lightchasers - Debbie Ford Links for this guest: Website: www.marinaj.net FB: Marina J Coaching, The Goddess Lounge IG: @marinajcoaching Twitter: @marinajcoaching Marina free Ebook for you  https://marinaj.net/receive-exactly-desire/

Welcome to Episode 1 of Get Happy Hour: Carla is a girl and a humanitarian on a big mission to make a difference in the world and will be talking to leading health and wellness experts, business entrepreneurs and inspiring speakers to find out what brings them joy as well as learn some valuable lessons in what role happiness plays in their success. In today’s episode, we learn more about the podcaster herself! Carla’s journey has taken her all over the world. When she was younger she went to live in Europe when she first started out acting. Carla opens her own business after learning about what to when she returns home after her travels Carla talks about how valuable yoga is to her and how it saved her. The growth and journey of her yoga journey led her to open her second business Happy Hot Yoga. Carla explains what Happiness is to her. Carla talks about her routine and how gratitude, affirmations and exercise plays a part in it. Carla talks about what makes her heart sing and how spending time with her nephews, on the yoga mat and travelling gives her joy Carla talks about how her favourite book and what she’s reading now Carla talks about how important sleep is for success Carla talks about how gratitude shifts her perspective on adversity and talks about what gratitude practices she uses Carla talks about one of the biggest setbacks she had last year on her way to Bali and how important it is to be honest, take ownership and responsibility for your decisions. Carla talks about makes her laugh out loud – stories from her younger days to British sitcom Gavin and Stacey Carla talks about her idols Quotes: “If you think you’re lying there and you think you don’t have a voice in your head, that’s a voice in your head” “I’ve really discovered I know what life is about” “Happiness doesn’t relate to one thing, it relates to EVERYTHING” “Carla, it’s not a third world problem, get over it!” “I surrender, please help me” Books mentioned: Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Get Happy Now – Carla Maree Man’s Search For Meaning - Victor Frankl Warrior Pose – Brad Willis Shantaram – Gregory David Roberts The Sleep Revolution – Arianna Huffington Things talked about: Anthony Robbins – www.tonyrobbins.com Anytime Fitness Woy Woy - https://www.anytimefitness.com.au/gyms/au-1197/woy-woy-nsw-2256/ Happy Hot Yoga Woy Woy - https://www.happyhotyoga.com.au/ Bali – www.bali.com London – www.visitlondon.com Oprah Super Soul Sunday - http://www.oprah.com/app/super-soul-sunday.html   Links: IG: @carlamareesimpson FB: Carla Maree Website: www.carlamaree.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwhUeZhu3kYBQRc4L-f7sQ