Hong Kong Confidential
by Auscast Network
Hong Kong Confidential is a podcast designed to educate and entertain. Jules Hannaford interviews interesting people in Hong Kong about their lives, personal journeys and secrets. Guests share their wisdom, experiences and insights with our audience. Guests include a doula, a dating and relationship coach, community leaders, LGBTQ+ activists, human rights defenders, abuse survivors, psychologists, life coaches, recovered addicts, authors, a fire fighter, a matchmaker, accomplished business women and many more. They all have fascinating stories to share.
Episodes
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S1E203: 203| All Out of Eggs Part 2
REPLAYED CONTENT: Rebecca Hopkins talks about how she found herself going through early menopause in her early 30’s and this affected many aspects of her life, including her ability to have children. She had her children using an egg donor and whilst she was raising her small children she found...
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S1E202: 202| All Out of Eggs Part 1
REPLAYED CONTENT: Rebecca Hopkins talks about how she found herself going through early menopause in her early 30’s and this affected many aspects of her life, including her ability to have children. She had her children using an egg donor and whilst she was raising her small children she found...
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S1E201: 201| Aaron's Anxiety
REPLAYED CONTENT: Aaron Stadlin-Robbie suffers from panic attacks and anxiety. He talks about when he first realised that he was suffering from panic attacks after experiencing the most frightening event of his whole life. Eventually, he saw a psychiatrist and got to the bottom of what he was…
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S1E200: 200| Being Bipolar
REPLAYED CONTENT: Vishal is my ex-student who suffered from mental health issues as a teen and I tried my best to support him. He was diagnosed as Bipolar at the age of 25. He talks to us about his mental health journey and explains how he was very pessimistic and lacked motivation for many…
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S1E199: 199| Infidelity
REPLAYED CONTENT: Our resident sexpert, Valentina Tudose talks about infidelity. Valentina is a Dating and Relationship coach who shares her insights into why people have affairs, how this can impact people and why infidelity can be an opportunity for growth in relationships. Valentina proposes...
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S1E198: 198| The Gay Games
REPLAYED CONTENT FOR PRIDE MONTH: Dennis Philipse talks to us about Hong Kong’s successful bid to win the Gay Games in 2022. This is the first time that the Gay Games will be hosted in Asia and it is a very exciting milestone in the history of the games and also for Hong Kong. Dennis walks us...
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S1E197: 197| A Life of Acceptance
REPLAYED CONTENT FOR PRIDE MONTH: Jason Masters was a married father of two children who discovered later in life that he was gay. Jason discusses his journey of understanding his sexual identity and how he had to come to terms with this and aligned his Christian faith with his acceptance of...
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S1E196: 196| Hiatus
Jules talks about the hiatus that she will take from Hong Kong Confidential podcast. After nearly four years of creating a weekly podcast, Jules is going to take a break. She will replay some of her favourite episodes from the past each fortnight for the next few months. Please stay subscribed as...
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S1E195: 195| The Naturopath
Bentia Perch, ND, Managing Director and Naturopathic Physician at IMI- Integrated Medicine Institute shares a wealth of wellness wisdom with us. Having discovered naturopathy when she became sick while studying medicine, she is on a mission to help people take charge of their health and…
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S1E194: 194| The Wellness Woman
Cristina Rodenbeck, is an Executive Coach, Mindfulness Practitioner, Iridologist, Crystal Healer, Kirtan Facilitator and Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner. Cristina's goal is to help her clients create a meaningful, healthy and rewarding life. From work, lifestyle choices and health, she helps…
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S1E193: 193| Louie Voice Control
Pramit Bhargava talks about his voice controlled app for people who are sight impaired. Louie Voice Control app is a wonderful tool to enable people to navigate phone apps with their voices. Pramit shares his story of losing his sight as an adult and going through his lost phase. He turned his…
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S1E192: 192| The Social Worker
Pui-Yan Katie Leung, (Katie) from Lifespan Counselling & Psychotherapy. Katie is known for her warm and empathetic approach by being fully present, actively listening, and in tune to things you might not notice. Katie works from a client centred, non-judgmental stance and has a quick ability to...
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S1E187: 191| Smooth Operator
Creative genius, presenter, actor and entrepreneur, Nick Daryanani from 'Off the Cuff" talks about his love of film and TV. We delve into his role as executive producer at 24 Frames and his passion for sharing stories and making people laugh. He highlights all the amazing aspects of Hong Kong…
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S1E190: 190| Chinese Energetics
Andrew Wong Kee from AWK Performance Coaching talks about his work with Chinese Energetics. Energetics combine deep knowledge of human anatomy, quantum physics and psychology to find the instant relief and resolution of your pain or stress to your problems. Living a life with emotional outbursts,...
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S1E190: 189| Giving Birth During Covid
Midwife, Sofie Jacobs from Urban Hatch shares her insights into giving birth during Covid-19. We explore the restrictions in place and how they impact new parents and birth plans. Many people are having babies without family support and isolation can be a factor that affects post natal care.…
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S1E188: 188| Her King The Con
Shelley Frost and her sister Linda talk about Shelley's new book 'Her King The Con' about Linda's story of being caught in an online dating romance scam. How could a smart, professional, savvy woman in her 50's become brainwashed by a young cyber criminal on the other side of the planet, who...
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S1E189: 187| Pivot During Times of Change
Sarah Kalmeta talks about her coaching business Pivot Point. Sarah helps people and companies to find their edge and pivot during times of change. She learned the importance of this at a young age while training for the Olympics as a figure skater. The toe pick is crucial to being able to pivot,...
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S1E186: 186| Facing Challenges
Rish Tandapany is an executive and life coach and founder of Trynkle. He believes that as a society our job is to make the world a better place for each other. Rish helps corporations and individuals find their place in this ever changing and increasingly complex environment, allowing all of us…
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S1E185: 185| Innovation in Education
Renee Boey from Baker & Bloom Education Centre and Bloom KKCA Academy talks about her philosophy of education and the exciting ventures she has on the horizon. We discuss a many topics ranging from creativity and Forest Education to entrepreneurship and life lessons. When faced with a brave new...
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S1E184: 184| Navigating Natural Disasters
Martha Keswick from 'COPE Disaster Champions' is the author of the 'COPE Disaster' series; a fun, innovative and beautifully illustrated set of children’s books intended for global distribution to increase the disaster resilience of children around the globe. Through the lives of four orphan...
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S1E183: 183| Mandarin Matrix
David Tait from Mandarin Matrix gives us an insight into how providing children with the opportunity to learn Mandarin from an early age can make a real difference to young people’s lives, offering them a chance to build their life skills and prepare for their future. His mission with his team is...
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S1E182: 182| Weez Week
Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses suicide listener discretion is advised. Ann Pearce talks about The Weez Project which was created in memory of her son, Jamie Bruno. Jamie was a vibrant, talented young man who was creative and athletic. He was a passionate artist and contributor to the...
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S1E181: 181| The Speech Therapist
Stephanie Eber is a Speech and Language Pathologist at Jadis Blurton Family Development Center in Hong Kong. She primarily works with children with disabilities, helping people overcome a multitude of issues that impair their communication skills. She works with children who have speech and...
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S1E184: 180| Stop Compromising: The Secret to Winning
Tamar Hela from Genius Encel Agency in Shanghai talks about her role as COO and how she is a leader in using LinkedIn as a tool for connection. Tamar inspires us to stop compromising and shares her unique and insightful secrets to winning. She explains the human to human connection and how asking...
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S1E178: 179| About Suicide
Trigger Warning: Suicide and sexual abuse are mentioned in this podcast This is a very moving and profound interview with Pia Muggerud whose mother died by suicide. Pia and I talk about the impact that her mother’s death had on her and her family. We discuss mental health, warning signs, ways to...
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S1E177: 178| The Illustrator
Kitty Wong from Kitty N. Wong Illustration discusses her career as an illustrator in Hong Kong. We discuss everything from her favourite mediums to work with, to managing her own business, to dealing with imposter syndrome. We also talk about how Hong Kong and her childhood inspire her creations....
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S1E176: 177| The Intuitive Osteopath
Osteopath, Dr. Damien Mouellic from Central & Stanley Wellness talks about osteopathy, functional medicine, intuition, fatherhood and social media. It is such an interesting discussion where we explore loads of fascinating topics. Damien shares his wealth of knowledge about health and well-being...
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S1E175: 176| Infidelity
Our resident sexpert, Valentina Tudose talks about infidelity. Valentina is a Dating and Relationship coach who shares her insights into why people have affairs, how this can impact people and why infidelity can be an opportunity for growth in relationships. Valentina proposes some ways we can...
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S1E175: 175| Redefining Success
REPLAYED CONTENT: This is such an inspirational interview with an amazing woman. I thought it would be a great way to start the New Year. Tricia Yap is a holistic coach who encompasses physical training, nutrition, positive psychology and lifestyle choices in her work with her clients. She is an...
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S1E174: 174| Goodbye Nan
REPLAYED CONTENT: Sadly, our dear Nan passed away last month at the age of 102. She was an incredible matriarch of our family and was loved so much by us all. I wanted to share her podcast once again to celebrate her life and how amazing she was. Nan talks about her life and what is was like...
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S1E173: 173| Podcasting Mums
Ziggy Makant and Lindsay Parfitt talk about their wonderful new show, “Mom Body Soul Podcast". They feature all things related to motherhood. Their podcast is honest, connected, educational and powerful. Lindsay and Ziggy dig deep with inspiring guests who open up about about fertility, birth...
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S1E171: 172| 852 Prints
Are you looking for unique and creative Christmas gifts? Look no further! Krystal Tolani from 852 Prints talks about her unique and quirky Hong Kong inspired products that are eco-friendly and creative. Her tongue-in-cheek cards, unique T shirts, hats and phone cases capture the beauty, culture…
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S1E171: 171| AIDS Concern
Charmaine Chan from 關懷愛滋 AIDS Concern talks about her work as a medical social worker with HIV and AIDS patients in Hong Kong. Charmaine shares how at AIDS Concern she and the team are passionate about stopping new HIV infections and helping people living with HIV. She discusses the stigma that...
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S1E170: 170| Love, Loss and Healing
Pascale Seiler shares her personal experience with love, loss, grief and transformation. Pascale's husband passed away suddenly in Hong Kong a year ago and she shares her heartbreaking experience with us. This is a poignant interview where Pascale takes us on her healing journey as she strives to...
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S1E169: 169| The Negotiator
Peter Nixon talks about his work as a negotiator and change management consultant. Peter has trained, coached and consulted thousands of leaders and teams in over 600 companies and government bodies in nearly 60 countries around the world. We discuss negotiation strategies, the importance of open...
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S1E168: 168| Quieten the Chatter with Tea
Mel Patching works at the Plantation Tea Room in Hong Kong and she shares the joys and benefits of drinking tea. We discuss how tea can teach us the art of being in the here and now and can help us to really see, feel and listen with purpose. We explore the rituals of tea drinking in different...
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S1E167: 167| Hong Kong Greeters
Amy Overy is the founder of Hong Kong Greeters, a tour company that provides unique tours around Hong Kong. What makes them special is that none of their itineraries are the same, guides will work with you to make the perfect tour for you. Their aim is to make your tour customised, personalised…
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S1E166: 166| A Conduit for Courageous Conversations
Angela Kaur Baura is an award-winning storyteller, certified Digital Marketing professional and seasoned communications strategist based in Hong Kong. She talks about her work at Inkspirer and discusses her experience as a freelance writer sharing personal survival stories that inspire positive...
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S1E165: 165| Pottery and the Dragon Kiln
Liz Lau discusses her love of pottery and creativity. She is the creator of LUMP Studio which is a fully-equipped ceramic studio in Wong Chuk Hang in Hong Kong. Liz and her team are creating a book where they are investigating and documenting the history of pottery in Hong Kong and their efforts…
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S1E164: 164| Parent Effectiveness Training
Odettte Umali from Gordon Parenting talks about Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T) and many of the tailor made courses that they have on offer. P.E.T. is a skills training and relationship-based course which helps the family to have democratic, collaborative relationships. The core skills…
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S1E163: 163| Mental Health Support Online
After going through her own mental health issues, Jessica Yeung realised that finding support in Hong Kong was not very easy or cost effective. She decided to start her own online mental health support platform, Common Care Central where clients are matched with therapists and they can have...
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S1E162: 162| Changing the World in Creative Ways
Kat Roma Greer is the curator of Micro Galleries and is an urban disruptor and creator of public art that brings about positive change. Micro Galleries is a socially conscious global arts initiative, social impact project and virtual creative hub that uses art as a vehicle to generate small...
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S1E161: 161| Divorce and Finances
Sherryn Hancock is an Australian CPA who talks about her work as an accountant who focuses on helping people sort out their finances during a divorce. She has become a specialist in this area and also provides practical advice and goes the extra mile by giving emotional support throughout the...
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S1E160: 160| The Geneticist
Geneticist Arun Kiran speaks to us about the benefits of DNA and genetic testing. We discuss his work at Circle DNA as a genetic counselor and the ways that genetic testing can help with knowing if you have a genetic pre-disposition to cancer or other illnesses. Genetic testing can also assist...
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S1E159: 159| Managing Online Learning
Leith Stewart is an Occupational Therapist and Director of Young Folk Therapy. She shares her insights on home learning during the Coronavirus pandemic. Leith gives parents many different ideas and strategies to help them support their child with online learning. We discuss how parents need to...
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S1E158: 158| Hypnotherapy Explained
Christine Deschemin from Renewed Edge is a Master Hypnotist and Hypno-coach based in Hong Kong. She is passionate about helping other people enhance their lives. With a strong interest in peak performance, she has helped athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals overcome behavioral and...
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S1E157: 157| Leadership Through Kindness
Jeff Rotmeyer is the founder of ImpactHK, a registered NGO, that believes in the importance of kindness in addressing the pressing problem of the homeless in Hong Kong. Their journey started with the simple aim of doing one act of kindness per month for the homeless. They have grown significantly...
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S1E156: 156| LinkedIn Top Tips
Julien Sicard from Genius Encel Agency talks about his life as a CEO and entrepreneur. He shares many tips with us about how we can use LinkedIn as a tool to help find jobs, build a brand or further our business ventures. We discuss content strategies, lead magnets, key words and how to optimize...
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S1E155: 155| Uplifters
Marie Kretz Di Meglio is the Director of Uplifters, creating better lives with online education. The non-profit organisation helps migrant domestic workers and underprivileged communities break the cycle of poverty and build the lives they want for themselves, their families and their countries.…
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S1E154: 154| Finding Your Voice
David Pope from 'All Voice Talent' talks about his work as a voice coach and advisor. He helps to make good speakers into great speakers. We discuss common issues with the voice and what can be done to improve an individuals speaking skills. We explore the impact of positive and negative voices…
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About this show
Hong Kong Confidential is a podcast designed to educate and entertain. Jules Hannaford interviews interesting people in Hong Kong about their lives, personal journeys and secrets. Guests share their wisdom, experiences and insights with our audience. Guests include a doula, a dating and relationship coach, community leaders, LGBTQ+ activists, human rights defenders, abuse survivors, psychologists, life coaches, recovered addicts, authors, a fire fighter, a matchmaker, accomplished business women and many more. They all have fascinating stories to share.
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