Imagine seeing a giant wave about on top of you but instead of freaking out you laugh, safe in the knowledge that you&apos;re done your training and you&apos;re going to be fine.  Today on soulfull conversations we have @mrjoeknight of one ocean international.  We discuss Watermanship,  Apnea training and the power of the breath to transform your life!

Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald

The life changing power of the breath with Joe Knight

Brendan "Margo" Margieson changed surfing forever with his progressive powerful style.  He was the first superstar freesurfer.  Maining he didn't have to go in comps to be sponsored.  He just had to ripp and be Margo.  And that he did... he was voted by his peers to be the best surfer in the world at one point.  I want to thank Margo from the bottom of my heart for really opening up in this most Soulful of Conversations.  Some of the subjects we cover here we're not the easiest to talk about.  If you know nothing about surfing but have found yourself in a dark place you will get a lot out of this.  Thanks again Margz!To see some amazing Margo turns updated regularly check out @margomargs

The return of a surfing icon, Brendan 'Margo' Margieson, emerging from the darkness to find healing in ocean.

In this episode I chat with Greens Senator,  Peter Whish Wilson about the new plastics bill and the fact that the environment is a political issue.   We also talk,  mental health in politics and how to be a rad human and make a difference while still enjoying yourself.  

Senator Surfer Peter Whish Wilson creating the change you want to see through Politics.

In this episode I catch up with Derham "Tuddy" Tutton,  surfing legend and incredible story teller.  Tuddy has done it all,  from being the Norsca model dude,  to surfing big waves in Hawaii with all of the "Greats",  a serious addiction and now in recovery.    Tuddy is reigniting his career as a surf coach (details below) and is living his best life.  We chat about....Being homeless living in some sand dunes after a successful life as a coach, surfer and male model to finding  redemption. Go hard or Go home! How easy it was to get into heroin as a surfer back in the day.Copping a massive closeout set at Waimea next to Mark Foo.Rabbit Bartholmew for Pm!Simon Anderson and the invention of the thruster.Surfing Technique.Shark and Dolphin behaviour.

Surfings dark side: Heroin, coke and the days of 'go hard or go home' with Derham "Tuddy" Tutton.

In this episode I catch up with enviro legend Paul Hellier.  Paul is on the road helping me out with merch but he is also the founder of an amazing ap,  Fair Food Forager which helps you source sustainable and healthy cafes and restaurants wherever you go in the world.    He also made an awesome documentary called Peleton  Against Plastic following a himself and a team of people riding bikes throughout South East Asia collecting plastic and having a lot of laughs along the way.  I have never met a dude so committed to cleaning the planet.   In this episode we were chatting whilst driving down the highway on my tour.   We chat about the state of the environment,  where to start if you want to make a difference,   business models of the future,  getting to know your local environment,  getting involved at a local level and companies with soul. To download Paul's ap check out his website https://fairfoodforager.com.au/

Making a difference with Paul Hellier

A true rags to riches story,  becoming an overnight success after a ten year grind.   Ben and I chat about lifting your game,  drinking too much in Covid,  being an over-thinker and from sleeping in the front seat of his Corolla to living in a mansion.  Whenever I get a chance to hang out with this super talented and humble human,  he always gives me something to think about.  Booseeka have a new single out now called Days Get Better and to check out what they are up to go to https://www.booseeka.com/homeBooseeka track played in intro is Kingdom Leader. We chat about the book The Power Of Now - Eckhart Tolle 

What happens when you step in to the unknown - Ben Gumbleton (Booseeka)

In this episode that I found in the vault from last years snow season recorded at Perisher during the Peak Festival,  winter 2019.  Troubadours  Leesa and Jules from Hussy Hicks are absolutely incredible performers and just great people.   We chat about making the most of life on the road, building friendships that last a life time,  vocal technique,   Phil Emmanual, sharing life and joy through music and music as a lifestyle. To check out what the girls are up to go to www.hussyhicks.com Or instagram @hussyhicks

Hussy Hicks - Sharing life and joy through music.

In this episode Ash talks with his wife Danni Carr the founder of How I Quit Alcohol and Earth Bottles about her in to sobriety,  the key elements to quitting alcohol,  limiting self beliefs and how much better life is without the battle with the binge.  For more information go to www.iquitalcohol.com.aufollow Danni&apos;s instagram @howiquitalcoholTo order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/playbook/playbookTo join Sunday&apos;s webinar to to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/events

How i quit alcohol with Danni Carr

In this episode Ash speaks with Josh Teskey of the Teskey Brothers.  They chat about Fatherhood, having a number one album and the Covid19 silver linings.  Ash and Josh have a single out now "Thinking Bout Myself" and a new album due out in November 13th 2020.  Hit this link for more info on Ash and Josh&apos;s collaboration or pre-order. https://linktr.ee/ashgrunwaldhttps://linktr.ee/ashgrunwald

Fathers Day Edition with Josh Teskey

In this episode Ash talks with his Dad about being a black immigrant and fleeing apartheid in 1972 that last year of the White Australia Policy.   This is by no means a commentary on black lives matter but more Garry's personal experiences of being a black man in Australia and how he would like to be treated.  

Ash speaks to his dad about being a black immigrant arriving in Australia in the early 70's

In this episode Ash talks about his love of blues music and focusing on Muddy Waters.  As part of his self proclaimed blues month in the lead up to his online live blues show.  Tickets available here. https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/92b7b0e0-566f-4828-9140-7fd607c367fd?utm_source=Oztix&utm_medium=Website&utm_content=EventGuide

What the Blues means to me and thoughts on Muddy Waters

I don’t believe in letting external realities dictate my inner reality so I worked hard during these dark days to keep mentally resilient and focus on what I had power to change.   I resisted the temptation for things to be different to what they were and focused on what I could.   What am I good at?  How can I bring in some money to keep us afloat?  What do people need?  Well I know that I am good at music,  I know I am good at adapting,  I am good at communicating and I have some skills that people might want.   So first up and within a matter of days I set up online guitar lessons, vocal coaching, online private gigs all on the Zoom platform and some money started to filter in.   This was by no means my dream job or what I saw myself doing but I realised it wasn’t about my ego.  It’s firstly about feeding my family and secondly embracing what is and thirdly if I am going to do something I am going to do it the best possible way I can, so I focused on delivering the goods 100% to whoever was good enough to employ my services.  And that felt great!  It is such an uncertain time and uncertainty can cause people to be paralysed with fear causing procrastination.  You might want to sit and watch the news to stay informed.  I can tell you I have not watched the news in over a decade and I still manage to stay informed.   The news builds fear and fear is one of the most destructive forces in your life.  It becomes a habit and gives you every reason why you can’t do x y and z and if you believe you can’t do it you are absolutely right!!  I prefer to strive for the things I want and leave it up for life itself to tell me what I can’t do.  But it’s my job to strive not to decide what I can’t do before I have even tried. It’s not just in live music but in any situation.   As we confront the so called “New Norm” we should realise that change itself is the “New Norm”.   If you can think outside of the box and take action you will be rewarded.   Not just financially but if you can reach out to your wider community they may appreciate it more than you could ever guess.  You will learn new things by challenging yourself and that is one of the greatest gifts you can get from any situation.  Something in the human spirit dies when we feel we are in a rut.  Adversity is the challenge that when met with open arms becomes the catalyst for growth.  

The New Normal - Lessons from Lockdown

Ash chats with Missy Higgins in the latest episode of Soulful Conversations. Missy has had a decorated carer seeing her first number one single ,&apos;Scar&apos; top the charts at only twenty one years of age, winning multiple awards and accolades along the way. Missy and Ash talk about her career as a musician and the many different twists and turns along the journey, what drove her to closing the door on music and then what bought her back, parenting, song-writing, inspiration and much more. To check out what Missy Higgins is up to go tohttps://www.missyhiggins.com/Here&apos;s what we chatted about: Parenting and music life and carving out a balance Song-writing inspiration and improvisation Art and the struggle during lockdown Environmental messages and causes Using your platform to change minds but finding the line between preaching and your messageDefining your own success Relentless touring of the U.S.A. which lead to Missy&apos;s breaking pointLeaving music and Going back to university and studying Australian Indigenous studies, travelling to India and finding her identityFear and pressure in the music industry Creativity in writing Nourishing your creative soul Success at an early age and living up to it Exercise and daily routine in lock down Communication with your partner Otis Eyewear Discount CodeASH&OTIS - 25% Discount at Otis Eyewear Online Ordershttps://au.otiseyewear.com/Otis Eyewearhttps://au.otiseyewear.com/Follow Ash Grunwald on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/ashgrunwald/?hl=enAsh Grunwald Website/Show Dateshttps://www.ashgrunwald.com/Earth Bottles - use promo code ASHLOVESMEhttps://earthbottles.com.au/Listen to Ash&apos;s latest album &apos;Mojo&apos; herehttps://linktr.ee/ashgrunwald

Missy Higgins - Inspiration, family and nourishing your soul

I had a chat with the amazing Kate Ceberano from her home during lockdown.   Kate is warm, welcoming and humble.  She was insightful and philosophical.   I was really looking forward to this chat,  and I must say it really did surpass my expectations and I feel like I learned a lot.   In this episode we chat cover...Bob Dylan being a messenger.  Literature as a documentary.  Using music as a vessel to mark moments in time.  Being authentic with your art. The beauty of jamming. Getting on stage with the Finn brothers when you weren't actually invited.  AWKS!Shameful Enthusiasm.  Ash's Mum Being at the top of your game. Desiring to be somewhere you are not. Not being in the moment Enjoying the journeyThe conversation that takes place with music. The true measure of success.  Technology interrupting special moments. Regrethumilityobserving what mattersLinksKate Ceberano Webistehttps://www.kateceberano.com/Kate Ceberano on Spodifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2l1jRXYk5UrPgliMZHrTotFollow Kate Ceberano on Instagram Herehttps://www.instagram.com/therealkateceberano/?hl=enBob Dylan Speech that Kate refers tohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TlcPRlau2QGeorge Orwell - The book Kate refers tohttps://www.audible.com.au/pd/Animal-Farm-Audiobook/B00FEZRU22Follow Ash Grunwald on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/ashgrunwald/?hl=enAsh Grunwald Website/Show Dateshttps://www.ashgrunwald.com/Earth Bottles - use promo code ASHLOVESMEhttps://earthbottles.com.au/Listen to Ash's album 'NOW' hereNOW by Ash GrunwaldThis was such an uplifting soulful conversation! Hope you enjoy it and would love for you to reach out and start a conversation with us on Instagram here. And as always if you love this chat take a photo or screenshot and shareTags: #AshGrunwald #Teskeybrothers #soul #blues #roots #Australianmusic #meditation #mindfullness #optimisation #art #creativity #tradies #plumbingEpisode is LivePublished: May. 23, 2019 @ 2AM EditUnpublishAmplify this EpisodeAdd Chapter MarkersTranscribe this EpisodePromote this EpisodeCreate a Video SoundbiteShare on Facebook

Kate Ceberano - Lockdown and observing what matters.

Ash chats with Mark Lizotte aka Diesel in this second episode of the musicians in lockdown series.  Diesel has had a phenomenal career spanning 3 decades and he is showing no signs of slowing down even during this worldwide pandemic Covid19.  Over his career Diesel has had a slew of no1 hits and won multiple ARIA awards,  he is an incredible singer, monster guitar player and epic songwriter but Not many people know that Diesel is also an accomplished producer.   Although he tours relentlessly he is far from the clique seedy rock dog he is clean living,  hard working professional musician who maintains the beginners mind.  To check out what Diesel is up to go to http://marklizotte.com.au/Here's what we chatted about: The blessings that have come from lockdown.Expanding your skillset to enable self sufficiency.Dealing with change.The importance of curiosity in keeping you "current"The story behind the "Diesel" name. Showing up and delivering on stage.  His refusal to sully the sanctity of live performance with intoxication. Recording the album Short Cool Ones with the legendary Chris Wislon.Fame being the start of the hard yards. Achievements not being an end point.  Continuing to evolving post pop success. Otis Eyewear Discount CodeASH&OTIS - 25% Discount at Otis Eyewear Online Ordershttps://au.otiseyewear.com/Otis Eyewearhttps://au.otiseyewear.com/Follow Ash Grunwald on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/ashgrunwald/?hl=enAsh Grunwald Website/Show Dateshttps://www.ashgrunwald.com/Earth Bottles - use promo code ASHLOVESMEhttps://earthbottles.com.au/Listen to Ash's latest album 'Mojo' herehttps://linktr.ee/ashgrunwald

Diesel talks lockdown and silver linings

Welcome to Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald. The idea for this show came from Ash's book "Surf by day and Jam by night' where he interviewed prominent musicians and surfers across the globe. Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald goes in deep with inspiring people from around the world; musicians, surfers and experts in, mindset, creativity, health, wellbeing and making the world a better place. Ash has been a professional musician for almost 20 years, is a dedicated surfer, travelled the world with his family and along the way has been lucky enough to have some amazing Soulful conversations which have had a huge impact on his life! If you're stuck in any kind of rutt, or just ready to improve your levels of happiness success and wellbeing. Get ready to hear all about growth mindset, rock 'n' roll spirituality, health and wellbeing and how this can shape your life.

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Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald

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