A Journey With Bernie & Chip Bernie Kelly

A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE met Brendon Nilsson on the trail to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. At first, there was a silent frown or two as to why this robust young 34-year-old Aussie and his mate Beau, were walking the Himalayas without a Nepalese Guide. Then we discovered that Brendon is a National Park Ranger, a beloved member of the RSPCA wildlife team, been looking after the wellbeing of Koalas for 13 years, a three-time trekker of Nepal's mountainous terrains, an explorer of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, India, Japan and New Zealand's natural environments and a proud member of Gundungurra Nation. The man is nature personified. So, you can imagine what this episode is going to ask of you?
What should you be learning from nature that can bring you greater peace, calm, and joy to your life?How often should you be seeking Nature's gifts?How does the space and chill time that nature offers impact one's life?What don't we see in country that is known by our indigenous brothers and sisters?What might our lives look like if we too lived by instinct as does the animal kingdom, rather than by laws, policies and perspectives of what is right and wrong bestowed upon us by governance, council and religious frameworks?
If answers to the above questions are not flowing for you, then you simply must listen to this episode with Brendon Nilsson. Apply Brendon's suggestions and I can promise you that life will take on a whole different feel and flow.
Thanks to Brandon, a new segment was introduced to the show. 'Book of the Episode' introduces you to two great reads Book of Man by Osho who was once described by an American reporter as the most dangerous man since Jesus Christ. Now that means he was making some interesting and challenging noises !!! Our guest Brandon was a bit of a fan! The other book is an absolute classic ... Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom ... It's not often you will hear me advocate to you our listeners that any book is compulsory but imagine me looking you in the eyes right now and quietly mouthing this C word ... COMPULSORY!! Well, it's a COMPULSORY read if you like our guest just loves the journey of discovering more, exploring your possibilities and becoming that joyful lover of life.
Brendon is contactable on +61 407 511 820, and of course I, Bernie Kelly, welcome your call, your feedback, your interest in Nepal anytime. Please ring me on +61 412 982 444.
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Over the last year, your feedback told us here at A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE, just how much value the additional presence of Lachlan 'Chip' Huddy has brought to this podcast. Who else would have greeted our listeners with a turn of phrase like, "Greetings, you hungry Grizzly Bears feasting on the Salmon of Enlightenment". Who else could call upon his breadth of reading, research and realizations to add informed wisdom beyond comparison. Who else could humbly turn his role of co-host into one in which he joyfully became 'the listener's ears', questioning and clarifying our guests into actions that truly added value to all of our lives. Who else could take a amateur local audio product and through masterful editing and productions skills turn it into a truly global offering valued by listeners from 52 countries. This is why in this episode we celebrate Chip's move to become the author and director of a monumental feature film, which means his temporary absence from our weekly show. This is why we have asked him for all of his learnings over the last 2 years, and why we must humbly honor the contributions of Lachlan 'Chip' Huddy to this global offering.
So here in Episode 79, Chip leaves us with a description of his own journey, identifying those lessons that have greatly influenced his life over the last few years. As usual, he describes the complex with simplicity in the most masterful of ways. If ever you wondered what the collective influence of all of these wise thoughts, ideas and actions offered by our guests could be, then this is the episode that will 'rid you of your bloopers, open up your lens and reveal a magical world of possibilities'.
And as a finale, if ever you wanted to hear what love actually sounds and feels like between two heterosexual great mates, who despite 25 years of difference, were blessed to find each other than the ending of this podcast will enlighten you.
So, to Lachlan 'Chip' Huddy, I on behalf of our near 10000 listeners simply say, "Go forth, you masterful Yoda of the Lens. Snap your camera. Call for 'Action' and brighten the globe with your smorgasbord of wisdom, truths and cinematic enlightenment" ... for this is what you have brought to us in different forms over the last two years. 
We salute you.
To give your own personal thanks to 'Chip', text him on ... +61 410 603 336Do you have some feedback for Bernie about how to add even more value to the Podcast. You know how I would love to hear from you ... +61 412 982 444

Meet Yvonne Haeaefke, who grew up in Communist East Germany where the authority was accepted as providers of safety, guarantors of comfort and instigators of an equanimous community. However, under such governance, the concept of creating a life driven by ambition and exciting dreams was suppressed. Conformity was the better call, but not if you were born into the Haeaefke family. Fueled by encouraging parents, their only daughter was privately taught to ask 'why' and to be curious about the world. However, it was sensible that Yvonne also be careful about passionately displaying her thirst for learning and articulating creative dreams in public. The regime were not in favour !It was hardly surprising, when the opportunity finally arose, Yvonne joined the chorus who forced the wall between the East and the West to come tumbling down on 9 November 1989. The floodgates of possibilities were now open to Yvonne's love of life. While keen to explore opportunities outside of Germany, one must realise the courage required to even consider going abroad. First, education had taught no other language than German. The world outside was new, daunting and strange. Even to cross the Channel and live in England required a lifestyle foreign to an East German girl who only knew socialism.
Wind the clock on 20 plus years and Yvonne Haeaefke is living her second life. This time there is no suppression or cofusion. Yvonne is living her dream in alignment with values and her true self. Her home is Australia whereas a qualified Registered Nurse and Allied Health Professional, Yvonne has experienced a taste of her childhood. So many people battling mental health challenges such as addiction, anxiety, and depression reminded her of her formative years. These encounters spoke strongly and inspired her to recently open up her own private practice. Her mission is to empower people to overcome their self-sabotaging habits so they can live a peaceful, loving and fulfilled life. She seeks to help others break free from their conditioned past just like she had too. She assists them to break the cycle of feeling overwhelmed by life's forces and challenges, just as she had too all those years ago. It's as if the lessons of Yvonne Haeaefke in East Germany is now the therapy and process by which her troubled clients can find a pathway to a greater happiness, joy and love for self ... just like Yvonne found in her incredible journey, which you are now blessed to embrace in this extraordinary episode of A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE ... and CHIP.  
YVONNE HAEAEFKE   📞. +61 411 891 402 ... Insightful OutBERNIE KELLY 📞. +61 412 982 444 ... bernie.kelly@outlook.com

In many ways this EPISODE 77 with the sensationally enthusiastic, passionate, nutrition expert, SAMMY BARNETT, should be regarded as a cornerstone to the joyful and loving mission of A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE ... and CHIP.
Is it possible to develop a solid love for self without an almost sacred respect for our body?
While not said precisely in those words, Sammy and this highly informative discussion certainly advocates the value in first learning to be in awe of our most incredible machine. Through her own painful uncertain journey and most powerful discoveries, Sammy Barnett is clear that the way you treat your body is one of the greater determinants of your wellbeing and happiness.
Sammy was 11, when she first experienced signs of Generalised Anxiety and Panic Disorder. Social Anxiety, Depression and plummeting self-value were her constant companions throughout school life and early adulthood. Her road to greater health led to the discovery of how food and lifestyle choices impact wellbeing, moods and relationships. Consequently, her passion for Nutritional Medicine was inspired and now drives her daily mission to revolutionize nutrition education, particular in our schools. This is why you are going to hear and understand gem after gem from this International expert. Here is a taste (if you'll excuse the pun) ...
It's not just what you eat that is important, it's more about what you ABSORB. Did you know that the trillion plus bacteria in our microbiome, far outnumber the amount of cells in our body?When you consider that intermittent fasting and intuitive eating allow these trillion bacteria to ignite a cleansing detox of damaged and potentially pre-cancerous cells, then maybe it is the healthy balance of bacteria families in our gut that are actually core to our overall health and wellbeing.Therefore, beware of certain anti-biotics, which have the capacity to destroy gut bacteria. There maybe other ways.Value natural food sources rather than processed vitamin and probiotic pills to build a strong, fully functioning microbiome. Afterall, we too are a natural being.The volume of advices that this episode offers are immense.
In fact, may I suggest that you have a note pad and pen and maybe the first message you should write down is simply this ... Respect for my body is your foundation for greatest self-love.And for that profound message, you can thank Sammy Barnett.
Call Sammy to share your own wellbeing journey ... +61 421 665 889Catch Sammy on Instagram too ... nutritionwithsammy Don't forget A JOURNEY WITH BERNIE ... and CHIP on Instagram either ... berniekelly103And for feedback about this episode, contact Bernie K on +61 412 982 444 or bernie@journeywithbernie.coChip wants to say 'hello' too ... +61 410 603 336 ... info@journeywithbernie.co
PS Chip mentioned a terrific highly recommended app ... make sure you download it ... THE MINDFUL EATING COACH

Janeen Vosper is a born coach but in this episode, we also discovered that Janeen is a natural explorer. Yes, we celebrate her expertise, clearly on display as author of Good Girls Do Sell: The Modern Businesswoman's Guide to Authentic Selling: Vosper. We salute her 30 years of international training and speaking experience, and we recommend you listen to her superb weekly podcast We Are Women, but most of all we introduce you to a woman who just loves to learn, grow and then fulfil her daily mission of inspiring people to start doing what they first believed was not possible. Janeen is a master coach, because she is an extension of her own profound exploration.
 
Janeen advocates that you raise your children as if they were your grandchildren. She suggests parents dilute the heavy-handed guidance, the directing, the demanding, that conditions the child to only see life according to their parent’s shaping. She suggests we give the child more space to discover their true self by offering less influence, in the same way that most grandparents enjoy their grandchild, without taking full responsibility for them. (Consider that in light of the lessons from Hilary Langford and the Enneagram in episodes 71-73.)
 
And how about this for a thought! Janeen suggests we are part of our own ‘ancestral chain’ with traceable scientific evidence that seven preceding generations genetically live within us. Accepting this as truth, it also means that we therefore influence the 7 generations to come. Given that each generation spans 20 to 30 years, Jeneen presents the value of seeing our life with a sense of responsibility for the next two centuries.
Maybe our life isn’t as fleeting as we thought? Maybe, our decisions today do carry weight for generations to come? Is anybody thinking Climate Change?
 
Thank you, Janeen, for reminding us that our personal brand can only be seen as solid when we act consistently. We must minimise the surprises when it comes to our behaviour. The stronger your brand the more consistent you have to be!
 
Thank you, Janeen, for teaching us first to see ourselves as human and not as a product of our Australian, European or American cultural CONDITIONING.
 
This woman is a master coach making this episode so very profound. Gee, you will enjoy Janeen Vosper!
Also enjoy talking directly to Janeen on +61 413 940 117 or by emailing her: janeen@janeenvosper.com
 
Don’t forget to take up her reading recommendations too: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, and Patient 71 by Julie Randall.
Chip's Take Home Pay
Global Variation in Subjective Well-Being Predicts Seven Forms of Altruism - Shawn A. Rhoads, Devon Gunter, Rebecca M. Ryan, Abigail A. Marsh, 2021 (sagepub.com)
Finally, we too love hearing from youBernie K: +61 412982444, bernie@journeywithbernie.coLachlan 'Chip' Huddy: +61 410 603 336, chip@journeywithbernie.co

Read these six statements. Pause after each one. Consider them. Then move onto the next.
You can make all the money in the world, but be the least successful person who ever lived.If you can't keep your word to yourself it simply shows how little regard you have for yourself.Failure is not some out-of-the-blue, colossal sudden event. It usually arises from not doing all of the little things over a long period of time. Love is so wild, it is so free, so infinite in itself, it cannot be defined.Your discipline reflects the love you have for you.When was the last time you stepped into the unknown?Rarely has an episode discussed so many topics in such a hard-edged punchy way. In less than an hour, you will be teased and prodded as to why an Adventurous Lifestyle is somewhat mandatory if you seek to maximise your life. Coupled with Adventure comes the Fun of Playing, another concept that has gone missing in western lifestyles. Our guest, Andrew Cominos will even share with you the pros and cons of a different adventure: Polyamory, the practice of having multiple intimate relationships with the consent of all parties involved. Andrew tells it as it is, because he has been there! The discussion from the 28:52 mark of this episode is riveting. Bravely, Andrew goes into great depth as to how polyamory can work for some and why for most, it cannot. It is a discussion that will challenge many, be convenient for some and will intrigue most.
At age 35 Andrew Cominos has already had a tumultuous life, but he has used the lessons of it wisely. His journey has culminated in a rare business creation called Project Remarkable. It is rare because there is no doubt that everything Andrew does in this business is a full extension of his values. You get the feeling that the activities of his business are what he would do anyway, irrespective of the dollars it generates - a bit like this podcast. Like Andrew, we find it hard to call this work!
Consequently, you will meet a truly unique sales coach, who believes that business performance has little to do with special skills or techniques but everything to do with the synergy between personal fulfillment and your love for what you do, under the banner of work. So, to help people rediscover or find that fulfilment, this sales coach takes his clients into the world of the wild, into extraordinary adventures that allow them to play, feel joy, and reconnect with their true selves, enabling them to talk about a business that truly reflects that real self. Such business is rarely a strain. When it is congruent with the real you, it is a joy. Stress then is not part of the equation.
Perhaps the quote that Andrew delivers in this podcast about the 'purpose of life' best summarises what awaits you: enjoy and maximise the passage of time.
If you feel you are not doing this, then stick in the earpieces and dive into this episode.
Bernie K: +61 412 982 444Lachlan 'Chip' Huddy: +61 410 603 336www.journeywithbernie.co