Join us as we unwrap the fascinating creation story of Loco Love, where passion meets entrepreneurship in the world of chocolate. What began as a humble personal love affair for Emica Penklis, which saw her tinkering around in her kitchen with cacao, has since grown exponentially. With the help of her partner Jesse Lawrence the dynamic duo have cre…

Following our previous podcast featuring the incredible Kerwin Rae, (From Challenges to Transformation) many of you expressed a strong desire for more insights from this extraordinary individual. Well, your wish is our command! Kerwin graciously returned as a guest for our latest Soma Sunday event and we've just released another captivating episode…

In this riveting episode of the Soma Collective podcast, host Peter Ostick delves deep into the transformative journey of Jaguar Heart. From a turbulent childhood marked by abuse and despair, Jaguar Heart sought solace in the world's distractions. But material success couldn't fill the void within. Discover how Jaguar turned his life around, transc…

In this special episode we delve deep into the world of visionary, filmmaker, actor, director, producer and an environmentalist Damon Gameau. His work has captured the hearts and minds of millions. His groundbreaking documentary "That Sugar Film" was a powerful exposé that opened our eyes to the dangers of hidden sugars lurking in our everyday diet…

Join us for a captivating conversation as Gary Gorrow sits down with Ben Gordon, the drummer of Australian rock legends, Parkway Drive! In this episode, we explore the fascinating duality of Ben's life. He's the thunderous drummer on stage, yet a calm, introspective soul offstage. Discover how he combines the intensity of heavy metal with the seren…

Join Peter as he welcomes Pete Isaia to the podcast. Pete Isaia is a life coach and trauma therapist who specialises in shadow integration work. The “Shadow” concept was developed by one of the giants of psychology Carl Jung. Jung described the unconscious part of our character or personality that does not align with the ideal version of what we're…

Join Peter as he explores the concept of Prana with Bess Prescott. Bess has been teaching Yoga for 20 years and is the founder of Creature Yoga in Byron Bay. Understanding Prana is key to managing the nervous system and Bess teaches a technique in the show that will help you do that. As well as practical tools Bess shares her view on the historical…

Join Peter as he explores the subconscious mind with Psych-K instructor Rosi Pletzer and explores tools that can ensure it is working for you to unlock your potential instead of holding you back. Rosi PletzerI has been Facilitating PSYCH-K for several years and became a part of the Certified Instructor community in 2017, taking my certification wit…

In this inspiring episode Peter explores the concept of a well lived life with 102 year old Dr Gladys McGarey, renowned as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Gladys shares her profound wisdom from over a century of life, showcased in her best-selling book "The Well-Lived Life - A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every …

Join Peter as he learns SAS resilience techniques to master your mindset and overcome adversity. Ben’s experience in the special forces and as an academic studying the science of resilience is a unique blend of practical tools and ancient philosophy.Bởi Soma Collective

Join us for a truly eye-opening episode of our podcast as we bring you an insightful conversation with Kerwin Rae. Recorded live during our Soma Sunday community event, this episode delves deep into Kerwin’s extraordinary journey. As a child, Kerwin faced the challenges of ADHD and Dyslexia, struggling with his studies and failing in nearly every s…

Join Peter as he chats with Dan Fitzgerald who is the founder of venture capital company REGEN. Dan shares how he raised over $90 million within two years to invest in founders around the world solving the biggest challenges of our time. This is a great example of when connecting to a purpose, gravity pulls the people and resources you need for the…

Join us on the podcast as Peter explores the concept of the inner most cave with ex-Olympic ski coach Chip Richards. Learn what 25 years of coaching high performance has shown Chip and how he finds meaning in adversity.Bởi Soma Collective

Gary sits down with one of Australia's most talented and inspiring artists, Tamara Dean, represented by Michael Reid gallery for one of our special Soma Sunday. Tamara is an award-winning artist whose works have been showcased in some of the most prestigious galleries and exhibitions around the world. Her art is a reflection of her passion for expl…

Peter recently met Ben at one of the Soma Visionary masterclasses. He instantly connected with a kindred spirit entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses in a range of industries from digital marketing, music and AI. However, what truly captivated Peter was the surprising twist in Ben's journey – his earlier career as a magician, whe…

Welcome to the Soma Collective podcast I am your host Peter Ostick. In this episode of the Soma Collective Podcast we are excited to chat to evangelist of positivity Dani Stevens. If you need a shot of positivity listening to Dani for an hour you will get it by Osmosis. Dani does an incredible job of setting goals and going after them whilst managi…

Welcome to this episode of the Soma collective podcast, I am your host Peter Ostick and we have with us the incredibly talented musician Bobby Alu. Bobby takes us on a musical journey of the artists and songs that have influenced him and plays those songs live in the podcast. He also reveals insights into how his creative process as evolved over th…

Welcome to the Soma Collective Podcast, we are thrilled to have with us Lindy Lee, a highly acclaimed artist who has made a significant impact in the world of art. Lindy’s work is deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism and is characterised by her exploration of impermanence, intuition and mindfulness. Her art evokes deep emotions and invite the viewer to re…

On this week's episode of the Soma Collective Podcast, Peter Ostick sits down with one of the world's most influential voices Rich Roll. Rich is a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, full-time wellness, plant-based nutrition advocate and host of one of the world's most popular podcasts. He inspires people worldwide as a transformative example of courage…

On this episode of the Soma Collective podcast, Peter sits down with Rodrigo Perez to discuss how to connect the mind and body after a transformative session in the Soma Dome. Rodrigo has helped train many surfers, from professional athletes to everyday enthusiasts, using his holistic movement method. This approach has allowed his athletes to impro…

Welcome to the Soma collective podcast. Today, we're joined by Simon Hill, author of the book "The Proof is in the Plants" and host of the hugely popular podcast "The Proof". Simon and Peter are here to talk with us about the biggest levers for healthspan and longevity, and how diet, exercise and lifestyle choices can offset genetic predispositions…

Join Peter as he is given a tour de force into the Taoist Tonic Herbalism by the irrepressible founder of Superfeast, Mason Taylor. Combining the ancient Chinese art of living - Taoism, with the power of mushrooms to heal, balance and enlighten. This podcast explores ways to combine these two elements to live with greater Shen, Qi and Jing which ar…

On this episode of the Soma Collective podcast, Gary sits down with Peter before his jiu-jitsu competition to explore the shadow of striving to achieve. They discuss how competition in any context can bring up struggles around desire, ego, mental/physical challenge and fears. It can be difficult to let go, manage our self-talk and reframe our think…

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam Elsom, CEO and Founder of Seaforest, in front of a live audience in the Soma Dome. Sam is an outstanding individual devoted to mass cultivating a very old solution to climate change: seaweed. Asparagopsis, a native seaweed that can reduce livestock methane emission by up to 90%, is at the heart of what S…

When Ellie McGovern and Dylan Rowe quit their day jobs to travel the world searching for waves, what they found turned out to be more than just an extended vacation; it connected them with a greater purpose: making sure the locals they met along the way had clean water, something we often take for granted. In this episode, Peter explores how they t…

The potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic are not only fascinating, they’re scientifically promising. They’ve been used in spiritual ceremonies for thousands of years, but the West is only just beginning to uncover what these substances could do. In this cast, Peter sits down with PSYLO Co-Funders Joshua Ismin and Dr Sam Banister to discuss…

Is ageing inevitable? Breakthrough science is showing us that ageing can be slowed down. In this episode of the Soma Collective podcast, Peter and Gary share their perspectives on the concept of ageing. From a scientific point of view and the healing effects of Ayurveda on our body and mind and how to be in your best shape at every stage of your li…

In this episode of the Soma Podcast, Gary and Peter talk about the flood that recently hit the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales causing massive damage to property, land and livelihoods. There are many people who now have to deal with the mental trauma associated with this disaster. Many of these individuals face losses in their emotional, …

In this episode we sit down with Ella Noah Bancroft in front of a live audience in the Soma dome. Indigenous change-maker, artist, storyteller, mentor and founder of “The Returning” and Yhi Collective, Ella is an active advocate for The Decolonisation movement. She is a widely respected amongst her community and believes in local communities with l…

Get ready to learn the story of Flow Hive — and to fall in love with bees. Today we have the absolute pleasure to chat with Stuart Anderson and Mirabai Nicholson-McKellar of Flow Hive. Flow Hive is an Australian startup that has created a buzz in the beekeeping community and beyond, an incredible invention that has revolutionised beekeeping in this…

In this episode of the Soma Collective podcast, Gary Gorrow sits down with Dr Arne Rubenstein. Dr Arne Rubinstein is an expert on adolescent development, with 30 years’ experience as a doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker and workshop facilitator. His Rite of Passage programs and seminars are designed to support boys and girls to successfully make a…

Linguist, author and film maker, Helena Norberg-Hodge is the founder and director of the international non-profit organisation, Local Futures, a pioneer of the new economy movement, and the convenor of World Localization Day. She is the author of several books, including ‘Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh’, an eye-opening tale of tradition and …

This episode of the Soma Collective podcast is a blast from the past conversation Gary had with Thom Knoles a few years ago at the Bondi Pavillion. Thom first learned meditation in the 60’s with Maharishi who is the guru which popularised Vedic Meditation to the west. For over 40 years, Thom has personally taught meditation, Vedic philosophy, and a…

In this episode of the Soma Collective podcast, Gary sits down with Matthew Bourke of Optimum Essentials. Matthew is the founder and director of Optimum Health Essentials and specialises in Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology, Neuro Emotional Technique, Neurolinguistic Programming (Master Practitioner), Positive Psychology, Peak Performance, Function…

This week's podcast features Gary and Peter discussing the elephant in the room of the COVID 19 outbreak; mental health. As a collective, we have been forced to modify the way we live, work, and interact in society. For some, this period has meant overwork and burnout; for others, it has meant a loss of connection, purpose, and freedom. Mental heal…

This episode of the Soma Collective podcast explores the concept of Wealth. Gary & Peter unpack what constitutes wealth in a modern society, such as financial freedom, health and time. We delve into Gary’s journey of overcoming limiting beliefs around finance and Peter’s long term strategy on wealth creation and impact investing. All this within th…

This episode of the Soma Collective podcast explores the Art & Science of Creativity. Gary & Peter explore a broader definition of creativity and the importance of variables such as combinatory play, discipline, utilising constraints and explore role models of creativity such as comedian John Cleese, Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein.…

In this episode we explore Indigenous Wisdom and Culture with Jarmbi, a regional custodian of the Northern Rivers. Through his own journey of healing and deep connection with culture and spirit, Jarmbi guides people to the natural wisdom of who they are through culturally informed teaching. An experience that left us all deeply shifted in heart, mi…

Melissa Ambrosini sits Gary Gorrow for her podcast "The Melissa Ambrosini Show". A powerful mix of interviews with the biggest thought leaders and experts in the world. Gary’s message is simple but life changing. He says that there is incredible power in getting present, and that this power is accessible to ALL of us — no matter how time-poor or st…

Tamara Dean is a critically acclaimed photo media artist working in photography, installation, moving imagery and performance art. Her works explore such themes as the tender relationship between humans and the natural world, the role of ritual in daily life as well as the fragility of our precious planet. Tamara studied at the College of Fine Arts…

On this week’s show we have Deborah Sams co-founder and creative director of sustainable fashion brand Bassike. We feel that Bassike and Soma are kindred spirits with our shared enjoyment of uncomplicated, yet elegant design. We delve into the origin story of Bassike and the influences that have shaped the sustainable ethos of the brand. As a stude…

Stephen Dupont is an Australian photographer, artist and documentary filmmaker. He is recognised around the world for his unique vision and concerned photography on the human condition, war and climate. His images have received international acclaim for their artistic integrity and valuable insight into the people, culture and communities that are …

Damon Gameau is an award winning film director, producer, storyteller, author and activist. In 2015, he released his debut feature documentary That Sugar Film, which became the highest grossing Australian documentary of all time. It's been released in over 25 territories and picked up a host of awards around the world. His accompanying campaign boo…

Time is a one of the fundamental fields that create the universe as we know it. In this show Peter & Gary explore our understanding of where humans sit on the cosmic clock of 13.8 billion years, the legends of time travelling Vedic masters and the confronting reality of the limited time we have left and what we should do with it.…

This weeks guest Mike Lee has transitioned from world ranked boxer who has fought in front of millions of people to CBD entrepreneur who has used the constraint of his own personal battle with chronic pain caused by autoimmune disease to become the catalyst for his own evolution and the launch of his company Soul CBD. In a wide ranging conversation…

Join Gary and Peter as they investigate the personas and purposes of world class athletes and entrepreneurs. We are fascinated by the people who rise up and change the game, the industry, the culture. What can we learn from these individuals and what do they teach us about how we should act and view ourselves.…

Welcome to the Soma collective podcast with me your host for this episode Peter Ostick, where we look to find the intersection between consciousness, creativity and the art of living. This week I am delighted to have on the show Megan Osborn. Megan specialises in Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) which is a process for unlocking negative emotional co…

Damon Gameau is an Australian film director, producer, author and activist. In 2015, he released his debut feature documentary That Sugar Film, which became the highest grossing Australian documentary of all time, it was released in over 25 territories and picked up a host of awards around the world. His accompanying campaign book, That Sugar Book,…

Jasmine Hemsley is a three-time best-selling author, the Founder of Hemsley + Hemsley and East by West, a TV presenter with a show broadcast in over 25 countries. She’s Listed in the top 20 UK chefs. A writer and consultant on food and wellness lifestyle for numerous brands including Goop and Chopra, Jasmine is a contributor for Eco Age and the app…

According to science, happiness occurs when chemicals like endorphins, dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin are released. Dr Saamdu Chetri, however, defines happiness as “living in harmony with nature, living in harmony and balance with others around you and being in touch with yourself and your own wisdom.” Since 1971, the country of Bhutan has priori…