Alex is the CEO of TruStyle with a mission to deliver exceptional service and craftmanship in the fashion jewelry industry. This is the second time that Alex has featured on the podcast (Previously on Episode 105) and this is a special podcast episode where we follow Alex’s health journey.

We discuss Alex’s goals that, in the short term, are focused on his upcoming marriage in July. His goal to lose five pounds of fat per month and gain one pound of muscle per month. In the podcast Alex shares his aspirations to live a long life with a long health span. He has a long-term goal to have the health at 80 years old of a typical person at 60 years old.

Alex has chosen to concentrate in the very short term on four habits and we discuss this in the podcast. He has an aim of having a calorie deficit of 500 calories/day. Alex shares that he is making good progress towards his goals and at the same time he is open to readjust if needed. We will do some follow up podcasts together on a regular basis. Alex believes this will help him to keep on track as his journey progresses.

3:37 This year is about a few things the first is about Health…

4:46 [My Goals] I wanna look good, lose 5lb of fat loss/m and 1lb of muscle gain/m…

5:31 [Plan] I get it’s a journey… Lifestyle change, habits, be an active person… goals over a long time…

7:15 I want my health span to be long… active… meeting people…a long-term view…

8:35 When I’m 80 years old and people think I’m 60…

9:38 [Habits] Bridging the gap between knowing and doing….

10:47 [4 Habits] 1. Exercise snacks… 2. Eating mindfully… 3. Eating slowly… 4. Choosing low energy density foods… avoiding ultra processed foods…

12:24 [Sticking to habits] Results… Accountability… signing up on the podcast…

13:36 [Progress on the habits] I’ve lost some weight, I know how much I should eat, a calorie deficit of 500 calories…

15:41 Checked for no eating disorders… poor mindset…

16:50 Feedback from Alex on how things are progressing… if needed we can readjust…

17:50 [If habits are too hard]….

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IG: alexseesworld
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsee-everyonewins/
Website: https://tru-style.com.hk

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Tracy is skilled and passionate sports coach and trainer with an impressive background and a long experience of managing multiple sports-programs. Knowledgeable in all aspects of physical ability development and mental performance coaching. She has extensive certifications in Pilates, Personal Training, Bungee Physio, Barre Instructor, Ariel Sling Instructor, Corrective Exercise, Sports Massage, Sports Mental Coach, Coach for SEN Children. Tracy currently has two businesses CHI’s Therapy operating since 2019 and Bungee Physio HK operating since 2023.

In the podcast Tracy tells her story of a serious back injury, so bad it was hard for her to stand. Her doctors recommended surgery. Tracy found Pilates and after just 3 months she felt much better and after 1 year she was back to playing volleyball. She underwent training as a Pilates Instructor and in 2019 she opened her own studio. Tracy continued to do training in a wide range of subjects including sports psychology and in 2023 she opened her second studio Bungee Physio HK.

Tracy shares client stories in the podcast that emphasise that coaching is not just physical coaching. For her there needs to be a balance between the physical and the mental aspects of coaching. Understanding client’s problems at the mental level is as important as the physical level. Tracy believes clients need to be more active and to get more awareness of their bodies. The body gives signals, we need to listen to our bodies and not to move only once we have an injury.

Timing

3:28 I grew up in Hong Kong … I was very active… 15y ago I couldn’t stand upright.. serious back problem… doctors told me I couldn’t do sport…
4:34 Now I have resumed all my activities…
6:59 Doctors told I had to go for surgery…
7:47 I found pilates…after 3months I felt better… after 1 year I went back to volleyball…
9:51 I went for instructor training…I taught my friends…
11:26 I started my own studio 6 years ago… I shared my own experience with my clients…
15:16 I started learning more and more… anatomy, sports psychology, …
15:30 I met a physio therapist running “Bungee Fitness”… I brought it to HK in 2023… I am running two studios now…
17:50 Self-Education is very important… I still keep learning…
19:37 [Client Story]…
24:08 I go and learn sports psychology … mind and body are important understand clients problems at the mental level…
25:54 [How can clients assist themselves] Get more awareness of your bodies… the body is intelligent… its gives signals… listen to your body… active life style…
34:21 I have 2 studios currently… 1 pilates, (one on one), 1 bungee fitness, (group classes)…
36:59 [Ongoing Training] … a long list on my phone…
38:44 [Client Story] Knee replacement …. then bungee class…
39:11 I am learning business maintenance skills…
39:45 [Passions] When I see smiles in the class… seeing people happy…
42:42 [improving my life] I was an office person… work is only part of my life is… helping people, for myself and my clients… before they get injuries…
47:04 Key Message – “Get to be more active – don’t wait to move until you get an injury”

Contact Tracy
CHI’S Therapy
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Sharon grew up in Hong Kong and at the age of fourteen she went to the US to study. The transition to living in the US was not easy for Sharon. However, in time she made some lifelong friends and was able to flourish. She studied International Business and acquired amongst others the skill of standing in front of people and presenting. For Sharon, there is a fine line between excitement and stress.

Sharon was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder ADD in 2023. ADHD without the Hyperactivity. It explained many things for her and she felt a sense of relief understanding she was not broken. She is more self-forgiving, more compassionate for herself, generally more understanding and Sharon believes her ADD is a “Super Power”. Sharon discusses this in detail in the podcast.

Working with people on their jobs, on their careers is a key skill of Sharon’s. It’s a very personal thing for her, having the capacity for holding the space for others with the knowledge that she herself is enough. Sharon is passionate about having joy and being in a state of joy. Her setbacks get shorter and shorter and Sharon can find joy in bouncing back with her never give up attitude.

Timing
3:23 I grew up in Hong Kong… it was quite an interesting experience… at 14 years of age I went to study in the US… I have naturally curly hair…I was a bit of an outcast…

5:53 I was a curiosity… I made some lifelong friends… I was able to flourish…

7:35 I studied International Business… using my ability to talk… today I am a recruiter…

8:53 I love standing in front of people and presenting… I still get stage fright…

10:52 A fine line between excitement and stress… its dopamine

11:16 I was diagnosed last year as ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder… neuro divergent… we are talking about dopamine…

12:56 [ADD]… a different wiring… a lower level of dopamine…

15:11 How does ADD affect you, how do you manage it?...

15:32 [Diagnosis] … I went to see my psychiatrist… A feeling of relief… I am not broken…

feeling something is wrong… a level of anxiety… I am more self forgiving… more compassion for myself… more understanding…

20:19 Sixteen years ago I met my mindfulness teacher… a coping mechanism for my ADD…

21:51 [Super Powers]… ADD is a gift – a Super Power… everyones ADHD is different…mysuper power is “My Empathy” – the gift…

23:54 I work with people on their jobs… on their careers… it’s a very personal thing… what makes their heart sing… I’ve become more of a coach…

26:28 [How can you help yourself]…

28:24[Changes since being diagnosed as ADD]… I’m relaxed, it’s ok… bigger capacity to hold the space for others… I’m good enough…

31:16 [Passions] Having Joy… humour… being in a state of joy…

32:24 [Setbacks] Progress – how fast we bounce back from setbacks… getting shorter and shorter… I do self-talk… openly and genuinely… joy in bouncing back… don’t give up…

38:20 [Books] Sara Landon – The Wisdom of the Council

39:55 [Overwhelm -Unfocussed]… A Magic Tools Bag… I reach out to a friend… I sit with my feelings… feelings are like waves… I realise I am safe…

43:56 “FEAR” – False Evidence Appearing Real… I trust the feeling of “Safety”…

46:12 Key Message…

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My guest on the podcast this week is Minal Bharwani. Minal grew up in and lives in Hong Kong. She has worked in hotel management, due to a back injury she decided to leave hotel management and start her own business eleven years ago. Minal opened the The Reiki Healing Sanctuary where she does healing and consultations, including but not exclusively Reiki Healing, Energy scanning, Angel Card readings, Emotional Freedom Technique, Chakra Alignment and Energy Scanning. Minal goes into detail on how she uses some of these techniques for herself and for her clients in the podcast.

In the podcast Minal shares client stories including how she assisted her friends ‘Crystal Business’ and explains that how working with clients is like peeling the layers of an onion where deep down there is a simplicity awaiting to be uncovered.

An English Teacher and author Minal has written Re-Awaken and is currently writing two more books, Love Your Intuition and Notes to Self”. Minal has started her own podcast “Unstoppable” almost 1 year ago and she also has ambitions to publish a “Children’s Book”

Timing
2:51 You grew up in Hong Kong, how was that for you?.... Sometimes I would get confused with my nationality,… fond memories…
3:57 When I was young I could feel energy… I am fascinated by the occult… it felt great for me… they were very genuine… invited us to other events…
6:44 From an early age I had emotional intelligence… I noticed how others were feeling…
8:08 I can sense how others/strangers are feeling… I have to remain neutral…
7:14 I am an intuitive empath… I help people to express themselves
10:35 [Assisting other people] … Rieki Healing Sanctuary… hands on… Angel card reading…I studied hypnotherapy…
11:57 [Sharing a story]… physical drops on my forehead… but no dripping…
13:40 I have started listening to more podcasts… read more… scroll IG…online Master Classes…Mind Valley… around 3-5h/w…
16:24 [A client story]… A friend’s crystal business… the business is going well…
20:31 [Getting out of the comfort zone]…
21:47 [Helping Yourself]… Journaling…Tapping… Tapping changes your “Neuro-Linguistic Programming” – can reduce stress, anxiety… go with your breathing…
Books: Louise Hay - You Can Heal Your Life …
27:22 Usually with my clients I don’t do a call… I usually meet or work through WhatsApp…
28:43 Working with clients can be like “peeling the onion”… deep down there is simplicity…
31:54 My biggest push to the clients is – “They have to do their homework”… I teach them how to do “Energy Work”…
33:15 [Moving Forward] I am the author “Re-Awaken” of 2 books… I am writing two other books “Love your Intuition” and “Notes to Self”… and would like to publish a Children’s Book…
34:35 [Advice to my 25y old self]…
32:40 [Staying on top of Things]…
34:04 I try new techniques with the clients…
37:15 [Routines] Better Hydration, new teas, breathwork, gratitude, sleeping earlier – however … a dream diary… it changes… Breath work and Gratitude are the most important…
41:47 [Regrets] … Thoughts but no regrets…
45:42 [A Setback that leads to a success]…
47:56 [Feeling Overwhelmed - Unfocussed] Baby steps… distraction… breathwork… taking your mind off things…
52:42 [Key Messages] Integrity, Consistency, Be your Authentic Self…

Contact Minal
LI: Minal.M.Bharwaney
IG: www.instagram.com/thereikihealingsanctuary/
Email: minal.bharwaney@gmail.com
FB: www.facebook.com/thereikihealingsanctuary/

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My guest on the podcast this week is Ciaran Hussey. Ciaran is married to Dee and has two daughters. Originally from Ireland, Ciaran moved to Hong Kong in 2007. He spent the first 8 years running one of liveliest bars in HK. However, he was looking for a new venture something to take him away from his feeling of being trapped. He was looking for something else to do, something different and he thought he needed to start his own business.

Ciaran explains in the podcast how he had heard about Floating through Joe Rogan and 9 years ago and he founded Float Co introducing Float therapy to Hong Kong. Running Float Co initially was a more complex business than running a bar, there was a lot to learn. One of his members became a business partner and helped to bring solid processes to Float co. Two years ago, Float Co introduced an Ice bath and later this year they will be opening up Health related services.

In the podcast Ciaran explains that floating is a practice that develops over time and it brings with it many advantages including but not exclusively, improving sleep, reducing stress and anxiety. It can lead to a deep state of relaxation. Ciaran further explains that the addition of audio tracks has enhanced the benefits of Flotation Therapy. The business is evolving with the continued addition of new services.

Timings.

3:21 Ciaran has lived in Hong Kong for 17 years… my brother and brother in law had a bar called Solace… the vibe was phenomenal… the place was busy… a beautiful city…

4:42 Initially I was managing the bar… I had a sense of imposter syndrome…

9:06 Around 4 years later things changed a little … less fun …I felt I had no skills…

10:47 8 years after arriving I set up Float Co. … I was looking for something else to do … I heard about floating from Jo Rogan…

12:19 Improves bad sleep, stress, anxiety… lets bring Floating to Hong Kong…

13:26 [My Health] I was a little fatter… none of my health markers were “out of whack”… mentally it was a mess… I was blessed I went through it…

14:48 Looked into “Floating”.. to bring it to Hong Kong… we took the space on Caine Road…

16:30 We opened “Float Co.” there wasn’t a flood of people… it’s a more complex business than running “A Bar”… There was a lot to learn…

18:08 [Float Therapy]… a very deep state of relaxation…

20:43 [Business] People keep showing up to help… One of our members became a business partner… brought solid processes to Float… a mentor is invaluable…

25:35 [Client benefits]… floating is a practice…parasympathetic is a healing mode… audio tracks to enhance the benefits of floating… heart coherence breathing… a healing space…recovery from stress…breath work…Oxygen Advantage… Buteyko breathing…

40:38 [Frequency of use]… Do a few floats in a short amount of time…2 per week for one month then every month… set an intention…

43:30 [Key advantages of Floating] Stress relief, pain relief and sleep also creativity…

45:34 [Key Message] Some simple changes can change direction…

Books : James Nestor - Breathe

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www.floatco.com

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Fasi arrived in Hong Kong in 2015 and has made it his home. An entrepreneur and the driving force behind the innovative pink salt brand SÔLTY. He is passionate about promoting the use of natural salt products for health and well-being. Fasi is dedicated to holistic living and has a mission to transform lives, paving the way for a healthier and more vibrant future.

He believes that luxury should be accessible to everyone and Fasi brings the magic of the Himalayas to enhance his clients health and wellness. His products use most commonly “Pink Himalayan Salt”. Fasi explains the concepts of grades and colours of Himalayan Salts and gives us a deep insight into the mining process.

In the podcast Fasi spreads the message of the “Health and Wellness” benefits Himalayan salts, including but not exclusively the 84 trace elements, assistance with breathing conditions like asthma, halotherapy through to salt massage stones, salt blocks and salt spas.

Fasi is customer centric, he likes to stay connected with his clientele, to assist them and where necessary educate them. He has produced user manuals for products such as the salt block to offer assistance and to make the SÔLTY experience super positive, whether it is detoxifying with bath salts through to a soothing and relaxing experience using the massage stones.

Timing
3.44 We came to HK in 2015… Hong Kong is my second home, I have lived here for more than 10 years… So many opportunities in Hong Kong… I jumped into business…it was exciting…
7:13 Working hard and smart… the smart element is important…
8:28 We are in the business of natural exotic salts… the different salts…. An adventure…
9:49 We mine it – it’s a rock salt…. It’s not processed…
11:30 Processed salt from the sea also has micro-plastics…
12:32 Most commonly used is “Pink Himalayan Salt”… extracted from the mines…there are grades… we are doing the highest quality salts…
15:33 [Mining the salt]… An adventure… two types of mines – 1. For tourists 2. For large scale mining… mines are owned by the government… there are layers in the supply chain…
22:54 [Health Benefits]… Better alternative to regular table salt (usually White) 84 trace minerals, it’s a rock salt, less sodium content… pink colour is from Iron Oxide, help us to balance Ph levels. Can help with blood pressure, a better alternative, just a pinch, sodium content is less than table salt.
29:09 Pink Himalayan salt can assist with breathing conditions like asthma. Halotherapy – breathing salty air for an hour or two. Salt is anti-bacterial…
30:27 [Chef - Craig Cormack] Story of a salt room remedy… Salt rooms in Vietnam….
33:24 Salt massage stones…
34:13 Salt was a currency in the Roman Empire
35:00 [Salt Products] Edible salt, Salt Blocks can go into the oven and can be frozen for ice cream, Shot Glasses, Bowls, Bath Salts – with essential oils, Salt Spas with essential oils…
40:42 [Assisting Clients] … we stay connected with our clientele… we like to educate our clientele, we have user manuals for our salt block, we do follow up, we offer assistance…
46:04 [Key Message]

Contact Fasi
Website https://solty.com.hk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fasideen/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/solty.hk/

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Andrew first came to Hong Kong in November 1989 as the first stop in his “Around the World Trip”. He is still in Hong Kong with no plans to leave. He hails from Scotland having studied biology at Edinburgh university and subsequently established, run and sold a delicatessen. Andrew believes travel is one of the most enlightening and beneficial things to do.

Over the last 30 plus years he has been involved in the business development side of publishing, e-commerce and education technologies. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving success and fostering strong client relationships.

Andrew has had two significant personal events that have framed his life. One when he tragically lost his wife in 2003 leaving him to raise his two young sons and then in 2019 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

In the podcast Andrew shares in detail the story of his cancer diagnosis, subsequent treatments and his ongoing recovery. How adversity has given him a completely fresh perspective on life, relationships and what is truly important to him moving forward.

Timing

3:36 Technically, I am still on my around the world trip….. I arrived in 1989, a couple of kids, HK is home these days… I did a little English Teaching… I got into publishing… then into digital content… online financial training…

9:02 I had to retrain … I trained in English Teaching…

10:49 No plans to leave… I need to keep working…

12:19 I think travel one of the most enlightening and beneficial things to do…

13:19 [Cancer Story] A small lump on my neck… a biopsy…I was called to the hospital… scans… a small aggressive tumour…I was very positive…positive thinking…

19:46 [Visiting someone in hospital] Treat it as if you had just met them in the street… show empathy…

20:55 [Hairy arms story]…

22:55 [How did it feel]… Slightly surreal, I suffer from claustrophobia… I did visulisations…

25:26 [A life changing moment]…. Have you made a will… a pivotal moment…how can I help other people…

28:51 [Local charities] Birthday Happiness Asia… under-privalidged children… give good memories…

31:13 [Radiation treatment]… 6 weeks – coping mechanism…. Visualisations… very comforting…

33:54 I am on a journey… I carry on my health protocols…

34:55 [Story] 2 wolves story… I am OK I need to feed the white wolf… mental visualisations…

36:46 [Helping people]… Listening… RUOK program – ask a friend “Are You OK” share information…

39:37 I get a sense of satisfaction when I can help … it’s ok to say I am not OK…

41:02 [How can listeners help themselves]… Get checked…Take care of yourself… Prostrate cancer… I monitor it…

43:24 [Routines and Practices]… Holistic - a little woo hoo – do good protocols – Andrew Huberman… I look in the sky… Qigong Practice… “8 brocades” – intermittent fasting… alcohol – 5/2 rule…

48:13 [Key Message]…

Books Protocols – Andrew Huberman

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlupton/
FB: www.facebook.com/search/top?q=andrew%20lupton
IG : www.instagram.com/luppyhk/?hl=en

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Christina grew up in Sweden and later studied in France for two years. She worked in Luxury Retail developing business as Consultant specializing in the Luxury Watch & Jewellery sector working for big brands including but not exclusively, Bulgari, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton and King Fook Holdings.

Christina changed to complimentary Healthcare in 2018 and is currently a Bio-resonance Therapist/Business Owner, using Rayonex (German) Technology. She uses Bio-resonance to assist her clients to restore their energetic level to optimal capacity enabling them to recover from diverse ailments in a non-invasive & holistic manner.

Christina shares a case study of a gentleman suffering from Gout and explains how she used the “Gout Program” to assist him with bi-weekly visits to reduce his blood sugar and reduce his pain. In the podcast Christina goes into detail to answer the following questions. What is good health? Why do we get sick? What causes imbalance? What is Bio-résonance Therapy and how does it work?

Timing
3:28 You grew up in Sweden… My father wanted to work overseas… quite a culture shock…
7:38 I chose French as a foreign language… I lived in France for 2 years
8:52 [Good Health] A combination of many things… good healthy diet, exercise, stress management, sleep and breathing… fibre rich food…
11:01 Variety, follow the seasons, colourful, wholefood, chewing…
11:50 Exercise…we are designed to move…increase blood flow…
13:17 Stress, Eustress – healthy stress, chronic stress is not good….compromised immune system, reading, cooking, hiking…
14:37 Sleep… we are designed to sleep… we go through 5 stages… we should sleep 7-9h…
16:28 Breathing… use the nose…practice 10-20 reps, be more mindful…
20:40 [What makes people sick?]… We look at it as an imbalance in the body… small signals… we need to listen to our body… the problem is imbalance…listen to your body…
26:42 I really want to do health care… we can prevent issues with bio-resonance therapy… to assist living longer… to enjoy life…to have individual freedom …
30:14 Bio-resonance is not that simple … it is based on quantum physics… everything vibrates… light stimulates our skin … with the right frequency spectrum we can carry out repairs… we change energetic expression…
33:59 We are readjusting your frequency expression… using frequency we can detect problems… restore the energetic level… kick-start the self-healing process…
37:40 A client undertakes tests to understand food intolerance, especially in the gut…
39:10 Environmental chemicals… e.g shampoo, detergents… we can help to desensitize…
39:44 Vital substances deficiency test… a long list… to detect update issues or deficiency in the diet… e.g magnesium, iron…
40:40 We do a scan – like and ECG scan – we read heartbeat… from the tests we put together a plan…
42:37 I am not discounting conventional medicine… offering a complementary assistance… we take a proactive approach looking for the root cause…
43:45 [Client approach] Skin issues… look at immune system, the digestive system, liver and pancreas, lastly skin and hair… a holistic approach…
45:36[Case Study] A client suffering from gout...
54:51 [Frequency/duration of visits] It depends…
56:17 [Key Takeaway]
(31:53 replace melatonin with melanin- Vitamin D stimulates both hormones - melanin assists skin pigment change with sun exposure )

Contact Christina
Tel: +852 9656 7517
Luxuriance Wellness Ltd
luxuriancehk@gmail.com

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