On this episode we talk with Richie Hardcore, educator, key note speaker and activist, working in violence prevention, masculinities, mental health and wellness. We explore roles, masculinity, what we are taught and conditioned to believe, how culture reinforces toxic behavior, belonging & fitting in, the importance of talking about mental illness & traumas, having role models & guidance, healthy structures & frameworks, how we identify with our stories. Richie talks about his jo...
Oct 05, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 71
On this episode we talk with Kiran Trace, human development expert and hands-on spiritual mentor. We explore normative development, exerting effort vs going with ease, cultural and familial conditioning & belonging, what is awakening, perception & perspective, internal & external experience, working with blockages, layers of reality, & wholeness. Kiran talks about her journey, challenges growing up, volunteering since young, her awakening into her original nature, exploring how s...
Sep 28, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 70
On this episode Brian explores the amazing power of listening from an open and curious place. How we can learn more about ourselves by listening to others sharing their stories and points of views, by learning about other paths, cultures, ethnicities and countries, how we can heal and grow by being present for others, and understand we are more alike than we believe. We encourage you to take the time this week to really listen to someone. Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram an...
Sep 21, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 69
On this episode we talk with Lina Montero Soto, Founder of Make Eco Easy, on a mission to empower the eco-awkward among us to have eco-nfidence and find eco-joy & brand advertising magician. We explore auditing our rubbish, changing habits, taking care of our environment, bringing the principles of marketing & advertising to get more people helping the planet, not knowing what is the right thing to do, Lina talks about her journey, going to a beach clean up that opened her eyes to waste ...
Sep 08, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 68
On this episode we talk with Meghan Geliza Jackson, a Filipino-Kiwi painter, creative director, educator, energy facilitator and the founder of Dreams of Source, a visionary space devoted to helping empaths, highly sensitives and intuitives come home to their Inner Being and creativity, despite the noise and pressures of modern living. We explore the experience of empaths, going from being drain to making empathy a superpower, the importance of frameworks and language for understanding life expe...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 67
On this episode we talk with Quenelda Clegg, international development and humanitarian specialist & programme director of ChildFund NZ. We explore climate change, the importance of communities, privilege and inequalities, widening our perspective, partnering instead of giving hand outs, the power of Moringa to grow even in harsh environments, its resiliency, why it is called ‘the miracle tree’ and supporting in health living, engaging and supporting initiatives that align. Quenelda talks ab...
Aug 24, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On this episode we talk with Florian Hornig, the Happylife.Coach & adventurer behind the 'simplicity of happiness‘ project. We explore fitting in, following the ‘successful' path, perspective on what is easy, fear of the unknown and staying with the known, balancing being in the present and in the future, having enough, possessions & sharing, conscious awareness. Floh talks about his journey, building relationships, making rational and heart-based decisions, reducing what one has, and mi...
Aug 10, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 65
On this episode we talk with Kahurangi Carter, Ngati Maniapoto, Regional Manager at Para Kore Marae Inc. Advocating and educating from a Māori worldview for a world without waste We explore the māori worldview, disconnection and what that brings about, our connection with the Earth, zero waste, the linear vs circular system, individuality and separation, sharing and community, growing our own food & behavior change. Kahurangi talks about her Whakapapa, her journey, healing with plants and Ro...
Aug 04, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 64
On this episode we talk with Stacy Sherman, mother, author, speaker and founder of DoingCXRight. We explore customer experience, making people happy, culture and employees, metrics for measuring impact, how we consciously use technology, using feedback, taking time for celebrating, and the importance of diversity. Stacy talks about her journey, leading from the heart, putting the human first, journey-mapping, using LinkedIn, and empowering each other during these changing times. For more about S...
Jul 27, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 63
On this episode we talk with Miriama Kamo, journalist, author, TV presenter & mother. We explore the experience of being Māori, healing and moving forward as a country, the power of grassroots movements, a holistic perspective to wellbeing, the power of connection, living zero-waste, our relationship with the Earth, understanding our privilege, climate change impacts, being an activist in your own home. Miriama talks about her journey, her love of stories, deciding to reduce her waste, her ‘...
Jul 21, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 62
On this episode Brian explores the Plastic Free July movement, his journey with it as well as reducing his overall waste. Living a zero-waste life based on knowing why and taking actions that are aligned with what one cares about. Have you join the challenge? Share with us what has been your experience, and inspire others! We are here to change the world! Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram and on https://www.consciousaction.co.nz/ Support the show Support the show _________ R...
Jul 06, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 61
On this episode we talk with Tamara Zoner, Speaker, Coach, Happiness Trainer and mom of 3. We explore how we learn, the power of conditioning, personal responsibility, what is happiness, contentment and the middle way, reacting vs responding, being the priority number one, doing what resonates. Tamara talks about her journey, her relationship as a catalyst for questioning, changing and growing, walking the talk, the passion test, living from intention and being quiet. For more about Tamara follo...
Jun 29, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 60
On this episode we talk with Joanna Walden, a consciousness visionary, transformation coach, speaker and author of The Inside Hustle: A Mystical Misfit’s Travel Adventure Into The Unknown We explore spirituality, energy, unpacking what we mean when using certain words, the power of connection, the spiritual closet, living a dual life, discovering the world and experiencing different cultures, tapping into energy places and sites, being in the unknown, becoming softer, allowing and surrendering. ...
Jun 22, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 59
On this episode we talk with Terry Tucker, a cancer warrior, motivational speaker, and author who runs 'Motivational Check' to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. We explore what success is, mindset whilst going through challenges, being with suffering, being loving and kind, having an impact on someones life, beliefs and habits, setting an example and living an extraordinary life. Terry talks about his journey going through cancer, the treatments, the ups and downs...
Jun 15, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On this episode we talk with Nikki Sunshine, a writer, healer and host of the 'Feel, Pray, Love' Podcast . We explore following one’s intuition, how we experience our circumstances, imbalances, healing techniques, not giving our power away, peak experiences vs. lasting practices, implementation of disciplines, trauma & wounds, relationships, partners & triggers, energy, embodiment & intimacy. Nikki talks about her healing path, how her mother’s death was a pivotal moment in her life,...
Jun 08, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
On this episode we talk with Nicola Turner, founder of Mainstream Green, a social enterprise enabling organisations & individuals to be more mindful of how we consume and the impact we have. We explore consumerism, living simply, being conscious of what we buy, saving money, breaking away from the automatic patterns, living in harmony, the power of marketing, making conscious choices, questioning what’s in what we use & eat, the correlation of personal and planet’s wellbeing, making smal...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 56
On this episode we talk with Monika Muranyi, researcher and archivist of the Kryon material, & Author of 'The Gaia Effect', 'The Human Akash', 'The Human Soul Revealed’ & 'The Women of Lemuria'. We explore who are we, how the end of some situations open us up to the new, surrendering & opening our hearts, how we all have different paths, the shift that is happening, seeing things from a different perspective, awakening to a deeper truth of interconnectedness, love & light, our co...
May 25, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 55
On this episode we talk with Claudia Goetzelmann, photographer, art director, End of Life Doula, & MidLife & Empowerment coach. We explore being a global citizen, the process of dying, the importance of death, the preciousness of living, coming together as community to celebrate someone’s life, processing the passing of a loved one, living with awareness that every moment we have a choice, being grateful, living life to the fullest, the inner child work & play with imagination. Claud...
May 18, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 54
On this episode we talk with Chester Santos, “The International Man of Memory” & USA Memory Champion. We explore the power of our minds, tapping into unexplored areas & potential, how we used to remember more things as we didn’t use to rely so much on technology, developing the right approaches for memorizing, activating the senses, knowledge & wisdom, mental note cards or mnemonics, & practical applications. Chester talks about how he had a good memory as a child but quickly rea...
May 11, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 53
On this episode we talk with Sandy Vo, meditation teacher and founder of Prosperous school of Self-Realization and host of Prosperous podcast. We explore who are we underneath all the identities & labels, being in our bodies, the power of meditation, living in two worlds - the spiritual & the mundane, integration of practices in every day life, starting small yet having discipline and consistency, what is trauma, asking questions, the need for escaping, navigating through differences. Sa...
May 04, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 52
On this episode we talk with Brittanie Dreghorn, editor of Britt’s List , an online fashion publication dedicated to telling the stories behind Australian fashion brands that lead their industry in environmental sustainability and ethical treatment of people and animals. We explore conscious consumerism, modern slavery and fair trade, the growing movement of the fashion revolution, needing more transparency and responsibility from brands, the need for further education, understanding our values,...
Apr 27, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 51
On this episode we talk with Karishma Singh Kelsey, Social justice entrepreneur, educator & advocate of ethical trade, founder of Karishma design and Miraculous Me Movement. We explore the issues within the Fashion industry, what it takes to create the clothes we are wearing, the conditions of the factories and tights of the workers, how we can create change, being conscious of our relationship with our clothes, exploring creativity by using your body as your canvas. Karishma talks about the...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 50
On this episode we talk with Jessica Mcilveen, parent coach, speaker & researcher. Founder of The Happy Home Movement, and Epigenetic & behavioral expert. We explore working with kids and the parents, creating safe zones, experiencing a happy home, gratitude, being open to listening & having conversations, what is epigenetics, behaviors, needs & communication style, boundaries, self-care of parents, social media and busyness. Jessica talks about wanting to work with children and ...
Apr 13, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 49
On this episode we talk with David Taylor-Klaus, a speaker, author, and leadership coach on a mission to unearth and unleash the personal mastery of entrepreneurs and senior executives. We explore somatic intelligence, modeling and giving permission for opening up, our bodies always communicate with us so we need to pause and listen, labeling our experience, neuroscience and change, deciding vs choosing, becoming to act, what does success mean, selfish vs self-centered. David talks about importa...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 48
On this episode we talk with Anna Bordignon, mother of three and founder of Munch cupboard and nil products. We explore raising awareness of different products, inequalities, sustainable business, educating parents as well as kids, having passion for what one does and being resilient, connecting with others to find wisdom, having access to and making convenient better products, slowing down and living simply. Anna talks about feeling the need to leave a legacy for her children, doing something g...
Mar 30, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 47
On this episode we talk with Eleanor West, Technical Coordinator at NZ Green Building Council & National Coordinator for NZGBC Future Thinkers. We explore coexisting with the natural environment, the idea of ‘othering’ nature, the big amount of carbon emissions from the construction and building industry, how to build more sustainable spaces, the building code low requirements, energy efficiency, the HomeFit healthy home assessment, insulation, heating and ventilation, and climate justice. E...
Mar 23, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 46
On this episode we talk with Danny Bader, inspirational speaker, best-selling author and host of the Back To Life Podcast. We explore near death experiences, reengaging with life, the different layers of reality, guilt, depression, addiction and attempting suicide, change of consciousness, the power of knowing that we are loved and not alone, sharing our stories, resilience and overcoming challenges, believing in one-self, not waiting until we hit rock bottom to change. Danny talks about his upb...
Mar 16, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 45
On this episode we talk with Phoebe Garnsworthy, a spiritual author and meditation teacher who seeks to discover magic in everyday life. We explore being connected with ourselves, the importance of the our environment and who we relate with, being the weird one, connecting with nature, journaling and imagination, navigating through depression, bringing balance to life, unlearning to remember and making a ritual out of everyday situations. Phoebe talks about being fascinated with spirituality sin...
Mar 09, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 44
On this episode we talk with Sarah Santacroce, Founder of The Gentle Business Revolution & its Gentle Marketing Revolution™ Program, LinkedIn Specialist & Trainer. We explore the need for more kindness and gentleness, doing marketing in a way that is not aligned to our values and that doesn’t lead to anxiety with manipulative strategies, paying attention to conscious consumers demands, bringing empathy to marketing, understanding that positive messaging might be slower, scarcity tactics ...
Mar 02, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 43
On this episode we talk with Angel Ribo, The CEO Confidant and founder of the Foundation Wisdom for Kids, in order to help Underprivileged Kids in Latin America Become Entrepreneurs using Ther Local Resources. We explore being a global citizen and using our privilege to help others, inspiring kids and opening their minds, making the most of the opportunities that present in front of us, developing critical thinking, learning about how to take care of our bodies and health, the importance of ques...
Feb 23, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 42
