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Barry arrived in Hong Kong in 1990 following his graduation from the Philip Institute in Melbourne in 1987 and he practices as a Brain-Based-Chiropractor focusing on removing blocks in the nervous system so his clients brains and bodies are aligned. His mission is to optimize peoples’ health to enable them to live their lives to their full potential. In the podcast Barry shares his story of why and how he became a chiropractor.
 Additionally, Barry explains that our bodies know how to self-heal. He shares, in detail, a case study of a six-month old boy with a fever to illustrate how he works with his clients. The six-month old boy was in fact his own son. What is Chiropractic? Barry explains, it is about affecting neurology, it has to be specific to the joint to effect the proprioception in the nerves which fire to the spinal cord up to the brain to allow a connection to the joint. 
 He is a firm believer in the ability of the body to heal itself, we need to be smart, of course, seeking professional assistance for acute conditions on an as needed basis. Barry believes that we can do a lot to help ourselves and he shares his morning and evening routines to give plenty of examples of practices he undertakes.

Timing 
3:49 Early 1990s …. An opportunity to come to Hong Kong… arrived in Dec 1990…6:00 I was the 20th Chiropractor in HK… at the Vital Life Centre…
7:42 Make your worst day your best day….
7:51 [growing up story]… I’m in trouble here… come and see a chiropractor… he did an adjustment… a toggle… like going from black and white to colour…
14:22 [A different chiropractor] … around 50miles away… he educated me…I will become a chiropractor… it changed my belief system… health comes from the inside…
19:00 [How do you help clients?]… we use the word adjustment…your body knows how to self heal… e.g the development of a baby… a fever… is the body healing itself… a lot of ways to detox the body….
25:07 [A case study]… a six month year old boy with a fever… he was happy playing… his innate intelligence was controlling the situation… 
29:15 Book – What is Making our Children Sick.
29:52 [Antibiotics]… antibiotic resistant diseases… gut problems…
32:32 [An adjustment] … affecting neurology… allows innate immunity to fuction…
You need to be smart… help the body heal itself… 
36:32 We need to be living less from our head and more from the heart… 
37:23 We have to look at technology as a tool… its what people do with it… and why…
39:18 [How can listeners help themselves]… We are in charge…ban phones from the bedroom… a cut off time… blue light blockers…no overstimulation…be an early morning person…bed early… morning/meditation/brain training/yoga/
47:09 [Key Message] The body can heal itself…
50:34 There is no right way… be open to the flow of life…
Contact Barry
Website: TCC.com.hk
LI: Barry Decker
Tel +852 2973 0353
Complimentary Brain Score by appointment
Online workshops
Inhouse workshops

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Cavan is a Functional Medicine certified Health Coach and a Functional Nutritional Counsellor. He is also a Sleep and Performance Coach for corporate professionals. Cavan has a Masters degree from University of California, an MBA from HKUST. He guested on episode 18 of the “Over Forty Wellness Podcast” In November of 2020.
 Cavan is a seasoned Health professional. A journey that has been motivated by his mother’s and his own medical conditions that has included diving deep into Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition, Sleep and Performance. Cavan shares client stories to illustrate his coaching and counselling skills. Emphasising looking for small wins, working step by step working along side his clients, counselling and often having to think outside of the box.
 His business is evolving taking two paths B2B where he has plans to influence and impact 1000 leaders operating in the fields of corporate wellness. In B2C Cavan believes more in “Food is our Medicine”. Also Cavan is working with Special Education Needs Children where Cavan explains this may be impacting 6-8% of children in Hong Kong – a growing problem. Once again Cavan advocates a step by step approach. 

Timing 
3:40 I am a Functional Medicine certified Health Coach and a Functional Nutritional Counsellor… and I often introduce myself as a Sleep and Performance Coach…
4:24. My mum suffered from a serious case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome… for 40 + years … and also on the way to becoming diabetic… this launched me on the path of Integrative Medicine… I explored Functional Medicine…
9:07 I have been on this journey to become a Functional Nutrition educator… I wasn’t able to focus, fatigue…. heart palpitations, burnout, adrenal fatigue… I find out what is burnout…
12:17 Mental health has a lot to do with our physical health… talking to corporate organisations… I look into testings…
15:25 [Health Coaching] Is a “Service Industry”…  sometimes we forget ourselves…
17:28 [Client Story]… A lady holding a high position in her company… hormonal imbalance …endometriosis… 
21:40 [Functional Medicine] What is the symptom here… lets take a look at it… 
25:34 [Client Story 2]  Gen Z… can’t sleep… counselling… thinking outside the box…2weeks in he is sleeping better…
28:51 All health care professionals should study psychology… 
26:27 I would want to find a small win… I work on a 10 week protocol… compound interest
32:29 [Forty something years old]… getting old  - I don’t subscribe to that…
34:31[Business evolution]… a big question B2B - I want to impact a 1000 leaders, corporate wellness, … and B2C much more involved in “Food is our medicine”… 
39:13 [Special Education Needs Children] … In Hong Kong - 6-8%  - a growth of 106%...
43:48 [Parent story] – special education children’s needs…
46:06 In HK we live at a fast pace… doing things one step at a time… sound advice… we may be surprised at the results… 
49:18 Where is the improvement coming from…

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LI: Cavan Chan
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Kiki was born in Hong Kong,  from an early age she has always been athletic. At school she competed in the 100m and the long jump. In secondary school she was often in competitions and already had her own coach. She believes that if you want to do something and you think that you can, then you can.
 Kiki is a personal trainer and runs her own business Gaze – Yoga,  Pilates and Fitness. A boutique studio offering classes to women in groups of up eight people. In the podcast Kiki goes into detail on all elements of her business and explains her classes are for clients at all levels from beginners up. Offering a personalised approach whatever is the level and the age of the participants. The teachers can speak in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. 
 The studio is for women only and Kiki explains in the podcast that the yoga can be a part of a social activity with clients sometimes following a Yoga session by going for lunch together.  Further, with women only classes beginners may find it easier to participate and for some it can help them overcome any self-consciousness. There are thirty coaches who use the studio and there are classes 7 days a week and it’s not unusual for teachers to fill an available space in a class to ensure their skills are finely tuned.

Timing
3:55 I was born and raised in Hong Kong… As a kid I was good at 100m and long jump… when I move I feel energy…
6:29 In secondary school I am always in competitions… I already have a coach… 
10:15 If we want to do something and you think that you can … then you can…
11:22 My profession is a personal trainer… yoga and pilates … my studio is GAZE … fitness and yoga.
14:01 Mobiity and flexibility – more than stretching for 10s – you need to be consistent over time… a practice… clear your mind…come back to yourself… a spiritual activity
15:38 [Benefits of Yoga]… 
19:01 My studio is only for women – for group classes… to address the needs for women…
21:44 Friends come from office jobs… tight necks… only 6-8 people in the class… targeted for those new to yoga…more personalised… our teachers can speak in Cantonese, Mandarin and English… whatever the level of yoga… even zero level… softly and gently… also for retired people…
27:19 Nowadays, more girls say let’s have a girl’s day … go to yoga first then lunch later… a social activity…
29:02 [Development of the business] We open the class for one person, keep the passion… classes aim for 95% open – we have 30 people who hold classes…
32:09[Motivation/Inspiration] I’m inspired by my yoga teachers…unconditional love…
34:27 [Setbacks] I review with my mentors… its normal… friends around you can see more clearly…
35:59 [Routines] My stretching… My protein shake… do some yoga practice…review admin for the studio… prep my lunch… join a class if I have time… sharing …
39:38 [Overwhelmed/Unfocussed]… 
42:03 [Key Message] … 
 Contact Kiki
https://GazeYoga.studio
https://gaze.auau.io/en/
https://www.instagram.com/kiki.coach.gaze

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My Guest this week is Jeff Rotmeyer.  Jeff is the founder and CEO of a charity,  ImpactHK that works with individuals experiencing homelessness in Hong Kong. He is also the founder of the Love21 Foundation that works with the Down Syndrome and Autistic Community. Both charities were founded in 2017.
 Jeff developed a passion for standing up for people who are held back. He believes the best things you can give to someone experiencing homelessness is love, care, friendship, community and kindness. ImpactHK was started with the simple mission to pass out some food, with now over 30k unique individual volunteers having participated and helped take 600 people off the streets of Hong Kong. 
 Love21 is a charity empowering the Down syndrome and autistic community in Hong Kong through sport, nutrition, and holistic support programmes. Since the launch of their comprehensive nutrition programme in 2021, Love21 has provided one-on-one nutritional support on top of the sports classes it offers. Recently it has expanded into providing counselling support for the parents of the community.
 Jeff shares many stories in the podcast that illustrate the complexity and scope of the work being done and the work to be done and encourages us to contribute and just to do what we can do.

Timing
3:56 My name is Jeff Rotmeyer founder and CEO of a charity called Impact HK – working with individuals experiencing homelessness in Hong Kong… also the founder of Love 21 Foundation that works with the Down Syndrome and Autistic Community…
4:12 I came to Hong Kong in 2005 as an English Teacher…
5:17 I developed a passion over the years for standing up for people who are held back …
7:25 Teachers are undervalued… they are amazing… now we are teaching in different ways…
9:57 What is the best thing we can give to someone experiencing homelessness…  answers like love, care, friendship, community, kindness…
11:38[Story] … Impact HK was started by just going into a park…over 30k volunteers… 600 people off the streets… a holistic model… 50 full time staff…
13:54 Love21 a separate charity… working with Down Syndrome and Austistic community… aim is to raise life expectancy… family support…
17:45 [Where do you see things going in the future] Everyday we are just attacking – from every angle… a great team… constant learning, adapting… find new strategies…
21:02[A story of an individual journey]… 
24:02 [A story] With Love 21 … you constantly see progress… we presented a certificate… it’s an opportunity issue…
27:47 One of the biggest issues with autism spectrum is depression… severe depression…
29:30 [Importance of sport]…
30:44 [How to contribute] Reach into your wallet… get on the ride… share the message …
32:40 [The future]… Spread Love 21 in Asia… a step at a time…
35:34 [An apparent setback] A fire … a blessing in disguise… 
40:22 When you have a strong message… there are many caring people in the city… 
41:50 You have to be able to deal with a lot of pain, a lot of stress, a lot of struggles…
42:25 I really focus on gratitude… gratitude gets me through… I feel lucky… 
44:29 [Key Message] … Do what you can do…
 
Contact- Jeff - Impact HK and Love 21
https://impacthk.org
https://love21foundation.com
FB: impacthk
IG: impacthkcharity
IG: love21foundation
LI: impacthk

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Tina grew up and now lives in Hong Kong. A passionate baker with 18 years of experience of creating delicious homemade baked products. Tina is also the founder of TD Workshop, a thriving platform that offers baking and cooking classes tailored to individuals seeking to enhance their culinary skills. Tina has a strong foundation in Thai cooking and baking, Tina's expertise is deeply rooted in her heritage, as her mother hails from Thailand. Additionally, she collaborates with a co-partner in Hong Kong to provide card reading consultations, adding a unique and mystical dimension to her offerings.
 Tina's genuine love for sharing her skills and life experiences serves as a driving force behind her mission to inspire others to pursue their passions fearlessly. With a belief in limitless potential, she encourages individuals to explore their true desires and unlock their hidden talents. Tina is strong believer in Mindful cooking and shares her enthusiasm in the podcast. Encouraging her clients to focus and live in the moment, to enjoy the process of cooking and to be inspired, to be brave and to just do it.
 Timing 
3:22 My mother comes from Thailand … My father is from China .. my early memories are all around food… 
4:07 I studied in UK to improve my English… it is my dream… I saved for 5 years to fund my studies…A fantanstic experience… I became more open… seeing possibility…
7:35 I found a job in a power supply company interfacing with the factory and the clients… 
10:22 I am the eldest sister … I need to solve a lot of problems…
11:29 I found my passion to be a baker and home chef… I was doing two jobs… Three years ago I started a workshop…
13:12 I had a lot of energy… I learnt how to bake… my first customer is my husband…
15:46 I would like to share my little baby – TD Workshop… my second baby… Bakery and Thai cooking…
16:26 I promote mindfulness…also the emotion… self-awareness… being peaceful… to release stress… I love to inspire them…
20:03 [Mindful cooking] Focus… live in the moment…enjoy every step…appreciate…
23:40 When you are calm you see things more clearly…
24:03 [ A typical workshop]
29:01 [Future plans] I want to help and inspire more people… be brave … just do it… why not try…
31:45 [Setbacks] …8 course meals…
35:13 [Motivation] … Moving forward…
38:56 [Becoming unfocussed] I am always having this problem… do a workout… dancing… Thai Boxing… get into nature… talk to a friend…
43:42 I thank my friends for supporting me…
44:48 I can’t change the world but I can change my thought… do what you can do…
46:40 [Key Messages]… Just try…just go for it… don’t think too big… don’t give up easily…
 Contact Tina
IG : td_workshop
email: td.workshop.hk@gmail.com
Linktr.ee/tdworkshop
FB: td_workshop
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My guest on the podcast this week is Tricia Yap. This is the second time Tricia has been a guest on the podcast. Previously she featured in episode “131 in December of 2023”. Tricia has been in the fitness industry for closer to two decades. As a strength and performance coach Tricia loves working with Martial Arts athletes and with women in their mid 40’s and beyond. 
 In this podcast we focus on “Limitless”, where Functional Medicine meets Physical Fitness. Tricia assists her clients to get closer to optional health. We discuss the onboarding process for new clients who undertake a Physical and Structural assessment, a Lifestyle assessment, a Nutritional assessment. The onboarding includes an extended interview to know, amongst other things, who is the client, why are they seeking assistance and how have they become the way they are today.
 Tricia goes into detail on the four function medicine priorities, Blood Sugar, Detox, Adrenal and Gut and how the client program is decided depending on the client priority. At Limitless Tricia explains how they leverage testing to understand the root cause of client issues. How you can eat more and lose weight, how losing weight is more complex than the often quoted “Calories In Calories Out” formula for weight loss. 
 There are many insights shared by Tricia in the podcast like being consistent with your habits and practices at just 30-50% can get a result and being consistent at 80% will yield significant results. The podcast is full of great “Takeaways”.

Timing 
 00:36 I’ve been in the fitness industry for closer to 2 decades, a life long passion… I’m a strength and performance coach…. A serial Wellness Entrpreneur… working with martial arts athletes and working with women in their middle age and beyond …
7:25 Many athletes in martial arts cut boat loads of weight… I love working with female athletes…
9:28 I work with clients mid-thirties and beyond… “the time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining”…
12:39 This is why the thirties and forties are seriously key times… it’s not about doing things perfectly… be OK with making mistakes..
15:59 Between 30-50% consistency – can get a result,  at 80% can get a significant result…
17:44 There is a lot of anxiety around being perfect… trending up is progression…
20:49 [Two boats analogy]…
21:49 [Limitless] – Fitness with Functional Medicine…..helping people closer to optional health… helping busy professionals… extensive interviews…
23:40 [Onboarding] Physical and structural assessments, a life style assessment, a nutritional assessment, also an extended interview, who they are , why they are here, how they have become this way today…
27:20 [4 Functional medicine priorities] Blood sugar, detox, adrenal and gut… depending on client priority for their training program…
29:45 We also leverage testing… to understand the root cause… work with their current state… 
33:37 [Eat more and lose fat] … More complex than calories in and calories out…
41:37 [Continuous Glucose Monitors]…
45:03 [Blood sugar, detox, adrenal and gut] …. Priorities…Workouts… Priorities can change over time… Scientific and adaptable not prescriptive…
56:00 [Client Story] “If you don’t sleep you will have no testosterone and you can’t do the things that testosterone gives you to do” ….
57:33 [Key Message]…
Contact Tricia:
IG: instagram.com/triciayap/
Limitless www.limitless.hk
FB: facebook.com/bikinifit.trish/

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