Conscious Conversations

When we hit our limits, that's when we really find out who we are. I’m super intrigued by what it takes to push yourself and the insights you gain along the way. This throwback episode features ultra runner Phil Gore, who just became the World Backyard Ultra Champion (a title that has been beaten since then).He completed a mind-blowing 102 laps of 6.7 km each, running for 102 hours straight without stopping. Since then, Phil has gone on to compete overseas in the Backyard Ultra World Championships and recently helped Australia snag second place in the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. In this episode, we dive into the world of Backyard Ultras and unpack what it's like to run for days on end without a break.

Today's Conscious Conversation is with Rich Diviney. Rich is a retired Navy SEAL and author of Attributes. Rich was part of working with the Navy's elite SEAL selection process and realised that often skilled and athletic soldiers weren't cutting it. They were the perfect recruits on paper, but he discovered that it was less about having skills and the right attributes were what mattered. Today we discuss his incredible book (Attributes) and his work with leaders and companies to elevate performance, recruiting and culture. https://theattributes.com/

Alan Stein Jr is an author, coach and speaker; he's coached and worked with basketball elite; names like Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Kobe. Alan has taken that performance mindset, reshaped his tools and language, and now uses it to improve leaders and teams. Alan is the author of two books, Raise Your Game & Sustain Your Game. In these books, he shares his principles, teachings, and insights of the world's best thought leaders and elite performers. Today's episode is a game-changer. There are so many nuggets and insights that I recommend taking some time to pause and take notes; it's that sort of podcast. Alan has been a guest on podcasts like Ed Mylet, so I was privileged to get an hour with Alan, and it didn't disappoint. If you're after a dose of inspiration and energy, combined with practical actions and ways to grow and develop, find 60-minutes and press play. https://alansteinjr.com/ https://lukemclean.net/

Our inner and outer words significantly impact how we feel and act. James Pearson has been on an incredible journey unpacking the power of words and how our self-talk can shape our beliefs and perceptions of life. James and I sit down and discuss his work, what makes life worth living and the power of purpose, contentment and fulfilment. It's a big geek out on all life's big questions. Enjoy

Warning This episode talks about suicidal thoughts & depression. It's also impactful and life-changing. I've waited to release this to coincide with men's mental health week. As a runner, I was stoked to grab some time with the Forest Goat Jake Malby. Jake opens up on how ultra running saved his life and his addiction and mental health struggles. Jake shares nuggets of life lessons around service and simplicity. This conversation was deep and chilled. I think that's just how Jake rolls. Grab a coffee and enjoy.

I came across Katie in a gratitude project I did recently. Her morning gratitudes were incredible. Here's one: (Today, I am grateful for cherry blossoms! The first blossoms opened this morning on our cherry tree. She is the Grand-dam of all our fruit trees, and her blossoms signal the beginning of the blossom cascade. We will be swimming in a sea of bees, blossoms, and perfume by next week.) Katie would make my heart smile each morning, so I had to get her on the show. This conversation is all about the beauty and depth of simplicity.

This conversation was a gift. I left buzzing for the rest of the day. It was so much fun to talk with author Maggie Smith about her new book Keep Moving The Journal. We go everywhere in this conversation, from her beginning as a writer, to take the leap into professional writing, and why she loves having diversity in her career. This episode is for anyone wanting to hear an inspiring story and learn about the importance of journaling and inner work.

We have a fantastic Conscious Conversation with wellness expert Tim James from Chemical Free Body. Tim shares his incredible story and then dives into his four foundations for wellness. This episode is filled with simple and practical gold in relation to your holistic wellness. If you've been playing around with wellness and sitting on the fence, take a listen; I was so inspired during this conversation and I'm a wellness guy. Head over to Chemical Free Body https://chemicalfreebody.com/products/ use the code Luke to get 5% off your purchase. This episode is brought to you by Breathe Meditation. Breathe offers affordable daily online meditation classes for individuals and companies. https://breathemeditation.com.au/

This is the perfect episode to grab a coffee and journal, sit in the sun and get lost in two friends having a conversation about something they love. I loved getting to talk with Barefoot and Thankful's creator Anne Smith. We get lost in a discussion around mindfulness, living small and parenting. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed connecting. Peace and Gratitude Lukehttps://barefoot-and-thankful.myshopify.com/https://breathemeditation.com.au/

This could be the most timely book you have ever read. I sat down with Neuroscientist and author Wendy Suzuki and unpacked her incredible career. We explore how she found herself focussing her career on the brain-changing benefits of exercise, her greatest mentor and, of course, her new book, Good Anxiety. I have read Good Anxiety, and it's one of the best books I have read on how to improve your mental health through practice/training. Wendy has a Ted talk with almost 13 million views and is the author of Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Wendy Suzuki to Conscious Conversations. Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_suzuki_the_brain_changing_benefits_of_exercise?language=enSite: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/

Have you ever felt energetically out of alignment, your vibration is low? Today we explore energy; our energy and how to understand and use our energy better? Miranda Mitchell is a transformation coach that specialises in quantum human design. This is a fascinating story of how Miranda has grown and transformed herself and the incredible work she is doing with her clients aligning them to their energetic footprint. https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/ https://lukemclean.net/

We go deep into mindful leadership with Higher Mindfulness founder Catherine Sherlock. This episode challenges many traditional mindfulness narratives and gets into some great areas around brain waves, performance and the importance of mind wandering. If you're a leader or parent, add this episode to your library and get ready to explore another conscious conversation.

Be educated, energised and inspired by Factory 45 Founder & CEO Shannon Lohr journey in helping fashion entrepreneurs start their own fashion labels. This conversation explores the impact retail has on the planet, how she came up with Factory 45 and the great work they are doing today. If you are into sustainability, fashion and leadership, this episode is a must-listen.for more in Factory 45 https://factory45.co/blogFor more on me https://lukemclean.net/

Today we talk with Coach Pam Savino about the importance of energy and increasing our vibration in life. Pam shares her incredible and relatable journey of depth and self-discovery; how she left a marriage that was unfulfilling and became a self-help author and empowerment coach. Pam has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today; she is also the host of her own podcast "Live Authentically"https://liveauthentically.today/https://lukemclean.net/

Today's episode is with musician, meditation practitioner, sober support and all-round good guy Michael Escott. What I love about Michael, and this podcast is the realness. There are no smokes and mirrors, Michael has lived a life and been through a lot, and now he's committed to helping himself and others through meditation, yoga and Buddhism. People generally take a spiritual path from a place from suffering, and with that journey, there are many stories, lessons and insights. Today Micheal shares his stories, lessons and insights.

This is an awesome conversation with fellow men's coach Sam Morris. In this podcast, Sam shares his powerful story, and we unpack the importance of authenticity, self-care and a growth mindset for men. What I loved about this episode is that it's a real back and forth conversation on a topic that Sam and I are both so passionate about; men's health and growth. This has been one of my favourite conversations in my 40 episodes, and I'm glad to be sharing Sam's wisdom. More of Sam @ https://theunbreakablemanproject.com/ More of me @ https://lukemclean.net/Let's welcome Sam Morris to Conscious Conversations.

A couple of weeks back, I got an hour with Chiropractor and wellness expert Dr Brett Hill. This episode was such a gift. Brett opened up about the fascinating resilence work he is doing; on the back of going through some challenging times in his life, we also get into the importance of self-care and a growth mindset. Brett has been a leading wellness expert and on the cutting edge of educating and empowering people in holistic and lifestyle wellness for a long time now. Brett is co-founder of The Wellness Couch and host of This Week in Wellness. Let's welcome Dr Brett Hill to Conscious Conversations.https://drbretthill.com http://thewellnesscouch.com https://lukemclean.net

Today's Conscious Conversation is such a timely episode. As this podcast goes up, it will September 9 a day before R U OK day. With 2020 being the most challenging year I have ever experienced, never has there been a more critical time to talk about mental health. Tom Derickx is a cracking Aussie lad from country Western Australia; Tom played AFL for both Richmond and Sydney, he's also part of the up and coming music group Kayex. In this conversation, we touch on all those areas of Tom's life, most importantly we talk about his role as an R U OK ambassador and dig into his mental health challenges and how opening up and being vulnerable was the best thing he did. Let's welcome Tom Derickx to Conscious Conversations. http://www.kayexlife.com https://www.ruok.org.au https://lukemclean.net

In today's Conscious Conversation, I sit down with coach and meditation teacher Lee Cuddis. This conversation begins with Lee opening up to his journey into coaching and meditation. We then talk all things mindfulness, meditation and conscious living; talking deeply, whilst providing some practical tips around creating mindful environments, mindful device use and walking meditation. We also discuss the teachings of zen master Thich Nhat Hahn and the benefits of earthing. Let's Welcome Lee Cuddis to Conscious ConversationsWalk with me doco: https://walkwithmefilm.com/ Lee's Website: https://www.walkwith-me.co.uk/Earthing Movie: https://www.earthingmovie.com/More of me: https://lukemclean.net/

Man what an hour Kevin and I had. Kevin is a world-renowned yoga, meditation and spiritual teacher. Kevin's journey is a deep dive and life long commitment to personal and spiritual growth through yoga and meditation. In this episode, we discuss Kevin's personal and spiritual journey and the importance to create space and openness to live from the heart and be guided through signs and our innate wisdom to guide action. Kevin discusses his latest move into leadership and how he best uses and brings 20-years of yoga and meditation wisdom, to meet clients where they are at, in this the moment. We end with discussing what this point in time is doing for spirituality and consciousness. Let's Welcome Kevin Courtney to Conscious ConversationsPeace & Gratitude Lukehttps://www.kevinjcourtney.com

This week on The Conscious Conversations Podcast, we talk about wellness, community, longevity, and lifestyle with Kale Brock. Kale is a filmmaker, actor, writer, wellness expert and surfer. Kale has created and featured in two wellness movies; The Gut Movie and his latest The Longevity Film. We had a fascinating conversation with great insights into Kale's learning from his wellness journey along with what he's learnt and discovered making his films. Kale has a great lens on life; with real awareness, energy and openness.Let's welcome Kale Brock to Conscious Conversations.To check out more from Kale head to https://kalebrock.com.au/

Nige's Cotton On story is remarkable; from a cold Ballarat market to a truly global business with multiple brands including Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Factorie, Typo, Supre and Rubi. Nige shares his humble beginnings, his formula for success and what has been the driving force behind the COG culture. This episode is for the entrepreneurs, leaders or those wanting insights into someone who has built a global billion-dollar business from the ground up and is genuinely world-class at what they do. Let's welcome Cotton On Group Owner Nigel Austin to Conscious Conversations.

This Conscious Conversation goes everywhere; it goes into all the needed places we need to take our energy. I was lucky enough to grab Karina Donkers for an hour and talk about her journey into giving through deep ecology, wellness and coaching. Karina shares her wisdom and insights in a variety of ways, including embodied earth leadership training, reiki, yoga and workshops and retreats. Today we talk all things nature, ceremony and the need for elders in our communities, amongst a whole bunch of other stuff. Please welcome, Karina Donkers to Conscious Conversations.

This CC is deep dive into performance, leadership and culture. Shane McCurry is a leadership and culture coach, consultant and thought leader. We've all heard the story about the rise of the Richmond Football Club and how they went from underachievers to premiers, in all the stories, the Tigers shift in culture has been widely discussed. Shane has played an important role in the leadership and culture change Richmond. Shane shares his insight and knowledge on performance, team culture and what he sees as being most valuable and needed in personal growth and team success. Enjoy

This conversation is with Seed Blog founder Katie Traill. Katie is doing some great stuff in an around Geelong and the Surf Coast in regards to zero waste, living simply, permaculture and all the things we need in our lives right now. I loved this episode; it was a relaxed chat that talks all things plant-based, living simply, and our need to slow down. Please welcome Katie Traill to Conscious Conversations.

This Conscious Conversation was so real and relaxed. It was a deep dive in wellness, wellness publishing and the importance of self-care and following your heart. I got the great pleasure of spending an hour with Ally Macmanus. Ally is the founding editor of Being magazine, she is a freelance editor and writer, along with a yoga teacher and somewhat of a free spirit. In this time's of unknowns; I want you to grab a cuppa, get on your favourite chair and listen to the inspiring journey of Ally Mcmanus. Namaste people. Insta follows @being.magazine@allymcmanusOh and me...@holistic_growth

This Conscious Conversation is a little gem. Meg James is a mum and meditation teacher; Meg has grown up with mindfulness and meditation in her life, yet her journey is not what you think. Meg tells a beautiful story of her being on retreat and realizing that life wasn't heading in the direction she wanted, and something had to change, and that was her. We touch on patenting, and Meg shares how mindfulness is helping guide her parenting through nature and small but significant rituals. If you're in transition, needed a sign for change or want to get some mindfulness gold; throw in those earbuds and grab a pen and paper. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Meg James on Conscious Conversations. www.megjames.com.au www.insighttime.comwww.holisticgrowth.com.au

Jade along with Charlie own Black Barn Farm. Jade shares her journey and wealth of knowledge in food, living simply and building a lifestyle of giving, care, and connection. We talk about the workshops Black Barn offers, along with a variety of deep and important topics to help build connections and live simpler. If your needing some inspiration, ideas, and ways to make a difference to people and the planet, along with improving your wellness along the way; grab a tea and take a listen. http://www.blackbarnfarm.com.au/

An insightful conversation with New York-based meditation teacher, actress, and model Jackie Stewart. This is a dive into her upbringing and her path to purpose through mindfulness and meditation. We talk about mindful parenting, mindfulness in modern life and holding the tension between authenticity and meeting people where they are. Super easy listen. EnjoyTo check out more of what Jackie is up to.https://www.jackiestewart.com https://www.alomoves.com https://www.mndflmeditation.comhttps://journeymeditation.com

We unpack how Kate Rizzo has created a successful company that works with schools and businesses to teach children and leaders to build a healthier relationship with themselves. Kate is a trained Social Worker, after a trip to South Africa Kate wanted to do something meaningful in her life; Enter The Grow Club. Kate works predominantly with schools in giving kids the understanding and ongoing tools of self-care, gratitude, a deeper connection that build a healthier relationship with themselves and others. Kate is a speaker, lecturer, and writer; she has a vibrant and real lens on what it means to be human. Her connection and insights in this conversation are priceless. Please welcome Kate to conscious conversations. Grow Club offer a variety of workshops and events; check out Kate and Grow Club @https://www.growclub.co Instagram growclub.cowww.lukemclean.net Instagram lukemclean_mindfulness

Imagine selling your house, taking all your savings and your 12-month-old child and sailing the world for 6 years. Rosanna Bille is living proof that if we live from a place of purpose, good energy, and presence, that we can truly live our best life. This is a deeply insightful conversation that explores Rosanna’s mindset and philosophy for life; a life view that has produced amazing experiences and adventures. From six years on a boat, living in Bali, home-schooling, being plant-based and about to tackle 5 marathons in 5 days, along with competing in the Ironman 70.3 World championships. Rosanna living her best life with the tools and knowledge she has. This is a must listen and shows the power of connecting to our true self and following your heart.

This conscious conversation catches up with cardiac arrest survivor Sean Purcell. We take a deep dive into what being clinically dead for 40 minutes has done to shift Sean’s life purpose. Making him grateful for every moment he now lives and the amazing work he is doing as a project manager to elevate humans. This incredible story of serendipity, community, and teamwork has allowed Sean to be here today. If you’re on the treadmill, busy being busy or simply taking life for granted. STOP! Take Listen, create the space for some real self-inquiry and work out in your heart; what matters most?https://lukemclean.net/https://www.seanpurcell.com.au/https://lifechanger.org.au/

Super inspiring conversation with plant-based dietician and holistic wellness expert Colleen Kuhn. This conversation shares Colleen's amazing journey and wellness knowledge. Colleen's simple and practical guide to wellness, combined with her knowledge really shines. If your plant-based or wanting to know more, take a listen. Apps to check out Rise Up + RecoverPukapalThe herb Colleen was talking about BacopaColleen is @nutritiontranslator I'm @lukemcleanmindfulnessTake Care Luke

Cory has 85K followers on Insight Timer. This free and beautifully in-depth conversation on wellness and pursuing your spiritual path will leave you feeling inspired on your inner journey of self-discovery.

Insight Timer has 6 million people, hundreds and thousands of people meditating daily. It was a pleasure to sit with Co-Owner Nicho Plowman and get into his personal meditation journey, we talk about the importance of meditation and the challenges with deep self-discovery. We get into how he and brother Chris took their vision to build a community of meditators to over 6 million people with no advertising.

Ultra cool conversation with Alex McAfee. This conversation was really what I wanted conscious conversations to be about. An Inspiring and real story littered with gold on how to live with more intention. This talk is about a life of travel and adventure, combined with the journey of self-discovery. We then unpack everything he has picked up on the way.Alex Companies https://conradmens.com https://fastandlight.agency More of mewww.lukemclean.net

Take a step inside the world of Shannon Keating. Shannon works from the pillars of Authenticity, Vulnerability, Connection, and Love. This conversation explores her journey and steps you through her style of coaching which I love. We get into all things including the importance of honoring and the ego. Grab a Cofee and Notebook and EnjoyShannon Instagram @shannonkeating www.lukemclean.net / @lukemclean_mindfulness

Nathan is responsible for making the only Magazine I read, so it made sense to search him out and get him on the show. Dumbo Feather is a thoughtful and beautifully put together publication. This conversation gets into the real detail of how the team at Dumbo Feather make such a beautiful Magazine and the responsibility and thought process Nathan goes through editing it.https://www.dumbofeather.com https://lukemclean.net

There are over 5 million Restaurants in the world; Chef Dan Hunter has created a dining experience that consistently ranks in the top 50 worldwide. This conversation dives into what it takes to create something truly world-class in one of the toughest industries on the planet. If you’re a foodie, leader or interested in what world-class looks like, this conversation is for you.

Amazing Sit Down with Author, Teacher, Public Speaker and former AFL Premiership Player Glenn Manton. This CC gets deep into the weeds of Authenticity, giving and living consciously, we discuss modern technology, parenting and the deep need to live consciously. We also discuss his new best selling book "Put Your Damn Phone Down". Grab a tea or coffee and notepad, it's that type of conversation. If your wanting to get more of Glenn, hit him up at https://www.glennmanton.com or in Instagram at Glenn Manton, if your wanting to catch up on my podcast and get some free meditation and see what I'm up to, head to https://lukemclean.net

Geeking out on mindfulness and the need for a self-aware society, how to and the importance of training the brain like we do the body and why everything is designed to make us mindless.

This conversation goes deep into the human psyche, performance and what living a fulfilled life takes. Trevor has transitioned from one of Australia's premiere athletes to helping people become better. He works and coaches people and teams to find their true life path and perform in all aspects of life. Trev is a beautiful soul who lives deeply connected to nature and his heart and spirit.

This week I sit with Kate James. Kate has sold over 110,000 copies of her for mindfulness and personal development books; Kate is a pioneer in the mindful coaching space. This chat talks to her life path to a fulfilling career, we get into what motivates her and how she makes mindful decisions. We cover her journey into being an author and how she has grown her personal brand. I really hope you take a'lot from this wonderful and inspiring chat on being your best version of you and what that takes.

Mark played AFL in the 90's, unlike most sportsmen, he took a hook turn on his career and headed to South East Asia to study Eastern Living, he fell in love with Ayurveda teachings. Mark became a leading teacher and presenter in ancient wisdom and traditional wellness, in 2010 he released his 3 time best selling book Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health. Mark is now a leading keynote speaker in Australia and is working on another book. This conversation is all about traditional wellness, how to be healthier and the importance of the whole person. I hope you like this conversation as much I liked being in itwww.markbunn.com.auwww.ecolifecoaching.net

This conversation is with Daniel Menzel, Dan is the only AFL player to ever return from 4 knee reconstructions, Dan Missed close to four years of football, that’s 1450 days of not doing what you love and what you get paid to do. Dan returned in 2015 to kick for goals in his first game back and this year was in career best form, before being injured. (Not another knee) In this conversation we talk about his journey back to the AFL, explore the challenges he faced and what he learnt and how he grew from his setbacks. Dan has taken his experiences and developed a support network and product range called MTMF (Mental Toughness, Mental Fortitude) Dan has this infectious positive attitude and hunger for hard work, combined with a humility you get when raised with 5 brothers. I really hope you enjoy this conversation with Daniel Menzel.www.mtmf.com.au www.ecolifecoaching.net

We all make or don't make decisions that shape our lives. This week we sit down with Chris Wilson and explore his journey into a life of yoga and how he holds the tensions of successful business owner and staying true to the practice of yoga. Chris's conversation inspired me to stay true and follow your heart. If you like Chris and live in the Melbourne or Geelong areas, make sure you hit up a Yoke Yoga studio.

James McConnell is a functional movement expert and the strength and conditioning coach of the AFLW premiers the Western Bulldogs. In this conversation we talk all things movement and our need for more natural movement in today's deeply sedentary life. James is also a environmentalist who has helped create Sensory Imprint; they do Organic fair-trade T's and give 50% of profits back to environmental charities. He's a cool guy and I think you will like the way he thinks.

General Manager of Cotton On Kids, Darren Fox believes in the process of performance and hard work. Darren shares his journey and leadership insights that have made him successful in the retail world. This is a great conversation on team work, culture, people, clarity and that getting great at people is a combination of little things done well.

This is a truly inspirational conversation of having the courage to love authentically. Rach has left what many would deem to be a successful career in law to travel some of the most remote parts of the world alone. Rach's story of giving to those in need, staying in the present moment and trusting her heart is something we can all learn from. We have all had the idea of making big change, getting uncomfortable; but how many of us actually do it? Rach has done this more than once; actually she thrives in that environment of not knowing, it makes her more present.

This is an amazing conversation with Harriet Birrell from Natural Harry. Harriet has developed a beautiful offering of plant based concepts, including a pop up caravan in the coastal town of Barwon Heads and now two hugely popular Plant Based Books. We talk about creating a personal brand and the process of cultivating beautiful experiences in life. Grab a coffee and relax for this inspiring discussion about her authentic journey.