What would you do if faced with a split-second decision that could determine whether someone you love lives or dies? For Katherine Wang, this nightmare scenario became reality when her husband Cliff Hegen collapsed with a severe headache and vomiting—symptoms that would reveal a life-threatening brain hemorrhage requiring immediate surgery.

Their story begins with professional success. As founders of Fitco-consulting, an executive search firm established during the 2008 financial crisis, Katherine and Cliff demonstrated remarkable resilience from the start. When the economy crashed, they pivoted to teaching Mandarin to CEOs before their core business rebounded. Over the years, they expanded across Asia, recruiting C-level executives for both Western multinationals and Chinese companies going global.

But everything changed in January 2013, just three weeks after relocating to Zhuhai. What seemed like a minor fall while walking dogs—resulting in what Cliff thought was just a fractured rib—was actually much more serious. The bump to his head created a slow bleed that built up over weeks. When Cliff woke with an excruciating headache, Katherine's decisive action to call an ambulance saved his life. At the hospital, doctors discovered 150ml of blood in his brain and gave Katherine an impossible choice: approve immediate high-risk surgery or lose her husband by morning.

The surgery succeeded, but Cliff's journey was just beginning—ten days in an induced coma followed by a careful rehabilitation process. What's truly remarkable isn't just his survival but how this experience transformed both their lives. Three months after being at death's door, Cliff began strength training. Now he works out almost daily, alternating upper and lower body exercises, building core strength through planks, and feeling "stronger and more resilient than before." He's even planning to participate in a high-intensity fitness event next year.

Katherine, too, faced her own recovery journey, working through PTSD from the traumatic experience through exercise and renewed focus on health. Their marriage emerged stronger, having passed the ultimate test of their vows "in sickness and in health."

Their powerful message resonates beyond their personal story: health is everything. As Cliff says, "Realize that your life is very finite." Katherine adds, "Keep yourself healthy—that's the most important thing." Their experience reminds us all to appreciate our vulnerability, make the most of every day, and build the resilience to bounce back from life's challenges.

Ready to prioritize your health before a crisis forces you to? Subscribe now and join us for more inspiring stories of transformation and practical wellness advice.

What if the second half of your life could be the best part? While society pushes a narrative that success must happen in youth, transformational coach Winnie Sung discovered exactly the opposite: midlife is when things truly begin to open up.

In this deeply insightful conversation, Winnie shares her remarkable journey from Hong Kong-raised lawyer to global corporate executive to purpose-driven coach. Her story illuminates how career transitions can lead to profound personal growth when guided by a clear sense of purpose. After discovering her "why" – enabling people to become better versions of themselves – Winnie now helps midlife professionals create vibrant, fulfilling lives through her active aging business.

Winnie's approach centers on three powerful pillars: cross-generational learning, independent living, and holistic well-being. Through transformation coaching, she guides clients to find their purpose, build mental resilience, and navigate career changes with confidence. Her work powerfully challenges the concept of "midlife crisis," reframing it instead as a "midlife calling" – an opportunity to align your life with deeper meaning.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Winnie shares a client success story. A divorced woman in her 40s who felt "out of time" discovered her purpose through coaching, pivoted her career, and found renewed excitement about her future. This transformation began with challenging negative aging narratives and recognizing the unique wisdom and capabilities that come with life experience.

For listeners contemplating their own midlife transitions, Winnie offers actionable wisdom: become aware of your relationship with aging, challenge the "I'm too old for that" mindset, stay curious, and develop a growth mindset. Her parting question – "What if I'm not growing old, but growing whole?" – invites us all to reimagine aging as a journey of expansion rather than limitation.

Ready to transform your perspective on midlife and beyond? This episode provides the inspiration and practical guidance to help you make your second half truly your best half.

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From the remote heights of the Himalayas near K2—the world's second-highest mountain—comes a remarkable natural substance that might be the missing piece in your wellness puzzle. Aly Ramzi, founder of Rakaposhi Organics, shares the extraordinary story behind Shilajit, an ancient mineral resin harvested at elevations reaching 18,000 feet.

What began as a deeply personal mission following the loss of Aly's mother has evolved into something extraordinary. His mother had dedicated 15 years to building a charity school in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and Ali created Rakaposhi Organics to honor her legacy while supporting the communities she loved. Through ethical sourcing and transparent practices, the company channels proceeds back to educational initiatives in these remote Himalayan villages.

The star of this wellness story is Shilajit itself—a substance so remarkable that its Sanskrit name translates to "destroyer of all weakness." This dark, mineral-rich resin forms naturally in high-altitude rocks and has been treasured in traditional medicine for over 3,000 years. Modern science is now validating what ancient practitioners knew: Shilajit delivers impressive health benefits including sustained energy levels, improved testosterone (one customer documented a 43% increase in just 30 days), enhanced athletic performance, better cardiovascular health, and stronger immunity.

Unlike many supplements, Shilajit works by allowing "your body to become more of itself," providing the minerals and fulvic acid needed to optimize natural functions. The production process is as fascinating as the product—specially trained monkeys help locate the resin embedded in mountain rocks, followed by a meticulous three-month purification process using nothing but mountain stream water and sunshine.

Whether you're an 80-year-old seeking gentle energy support or a professional athlete looking to maximize performance, authentic Shilajit adapts to your body's needs. Just be mindful—the market is flooded with imitations. True Shilajit comes exclusively from the Himalayas, contains naturally occurring (not added) fulvic acid, and should be sourced from companies with direct relationships to the harvesting communities.

Visit RakaposhiOrganics.com to discover how this rare Himalayan treasure could transform your wellness routine while supporting education in one of the world's most remote regions.

Timing

• 0:00 Universal Benefits of Shilajit
• 1:58 Introduction to Over 40 Wellness Podcast
• 2:42 Ali Ramsey and Rakaposhi Organics
• 9:04 What is Shilajit and Its Benefits
• 14:18 Extracting Shilajit from Himalayan Rocks
• 19:11 Customer Stories and Dosage Guidance
• 30:24 Ensuring Authentic Shilajit Products
• 39:10 Business Goals and Future Vision
• 48:11 Key Takeaways and Contact Information

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What happens when you combine physical mastery with passionate teaching and entrepreneurial spirit? Joy Ip's remarkable journey provides the answer.

From humble beginnings training for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in New York City to becoming a Pan-American champion and black belt, Joy has transformed her passion for movement into a mission that impacts countless lives. Her story reveals how stepping outside your comfort zone—whether moving from Hong Kong to study abroad, trying a new martial art, or leaving corporate life to follow your passion—creates the foundation for extraordinary growth.

As a CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu coach specializing in building physical literacy, Joy takes a holistic approach to wellness that transcends mere exercise. She shares a powerful example of working with a selective mute child who, through patient coaching, not only found his voice but became one of the strongest students in her class. This transformation exemplifies Joy's philosophy: "A healthy mind and a healthy body makes a happy person."

The concept of building strong foundations runs through everything Joy does. For adults seeking wellness, she emphasizes daily movement (preferably in the morning as a "non-negotiable"), quality sleep for recovery, nutritious whole foods with occasional treats, and maintaining strong social connections. For children, she advocates exploring various sports while mastering fundamental movements that will serve them lifelong.

Joy's entrepreneurial venture, Grit—an athletic tape company for Jiu-Jitsu athletes—embodies her philosophy of "passion and perseverance for long-term goals." Her parting wisdom resonates deeply: "Looking at all the adventures I've done, I put myself out of my comfort zone a lot. In return, life gave me amazing experiences and lessons."

Ready to build stronger foundations in your own life? Listen now to discover how physical literacy can transform your wellbeing and how stepping beyond your comfort zone might reward you in ways you never imagined.

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What makes work truly meaningful, and how do our daily interactions shape the cultures we live and work in? This thought-provoking conversation with Josephine Wong and Daniel Szuc reveals powerful insights from their 26-year journey researching human-centered design and workplace transformation.

After noticing a troubling disconnect between the empathy preached in human-centered design and the actual behaviors of practitioners, Jo and Daniel embarked on a mission to understand how we might create more meaningful work experiences. Their research culminated in two groundbreaking books: "Make Meaningful Work: From Sleepwalking to Sparkle" and "Make Meaningful Culture: Healthy, Intentional Conduct in Moments That Matter," with a third focused on education in progress.

At the heart of their philosophy lies a simple yet profound idea: culture is created through "how you conduct yourselves in the interactions and relationships between people in moments that matter." Rather than abstract theories, they offer practical frameworks for identifying, inspecting, and improving specific behaviors that create healthy or unhealthy conduct chains. Their SPARKLE framework—Supportive, Proactive, Adaptable, Respect, Kind, Listening, and Engaged—provides a memorable structure for intentional conduct.

What distinguishes their approach is its practicality. While many self-help and business culture books leave readers wondering "what do I actually do with this?", Jo and Daniels methodology pinpoints specific moments for intervention and encourages small, achievable actions. This bridges the crucial gap between knowing and doing that derails most change efforts.

Their most powerful advice? "It's not all about you. Be curious about other people, be curious about other cultures. Don't get caught up with narrow narratives." By expanding our perspectives, connecting dots between diverse ideas, and taking intentional action, we shape not only our personal narratives but contribute to healthier collective experiences.

Ready to transform your work experience from sleepwalking to sparkle? Discover how intentional conduct in moments that matter can create meaningful change in your workplace, relationships, and beyond.

Chapter Markers

• 0:16 It's Not All About You
• 1:18 Introduction to the Podcast
• 4:09 Meeting Josephine Wong and Daniel Szuc
• 10:01 Defining Meaningful Work
• 21:43 Make Meaningful Work and Culture
• 32:08 From Words to Practical Action
• 43:08 Make Meaningful Education
• 48:22 Advice for Listeners

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LI: www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-wong-6801922/

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Swati was born and raised in India and she is married with two sons aged 11y and 13y. Swati’s health journey began in 2009, she was overweight, felt sluggish and was trying to control her health and nutrition in an uneducated manner. Later Swati moved to Hong Kong and decided to build her personal health. Later in Singapore she became a yoga teacher, she also became a Health Coach and Nutritionist. Swati found her calling in nutrition and holistic wellness. For more than a decade she has been helping individuals attain balance in their bodies and minds by teaching yoga and providing health coaching tailored to their needs. Swati designs yoga and nutrition plans based on a deep understanding of each client’s individual's phase of life, contextual situation and goals.

In the podcast Swati explains the importance of the question “What is your why?” It has to be sound and solid, it’s not using weight loss as a fad, it’s not a quick fix. Swati tells the story of a client who was undergoing treatment for diabetes, the client made some lifestyle changes and she was able to wean herself off the medication. Now the client is living a beautiful life, the doctors were surprised by her transformation.

Swati believes that listeners can help themselves by eating well. Take very simple steps, set small goals. Move intentionally, eat 1.5g of protein for every kg of body weight every day, prioritise your sleep, keep your routines consistent and incorporate strength training into your training schedule.

Timing

5:25 I am born and raised in India… I got married lived for some time in Hong Kong before moving to Singapore… I have 2 boys, 13 and 11y old… growing up too fast…

7:22 I used to feel life is linear – it’s not…

7:40 I studied in Mumbai … my health journey started there… I put on weight… I had PCOS… I started being active …

8:47 I later moved to Hong Kong… I decided to build my health… In Singapore I became a yoga teacher, I also became a Health Coach and Nutritionist…

13:25 Ever since I made the small changes in my life… those were my foundation days…

14:49 What’s your why?... It has to be sound and solid… not using weight loss as a fad…

16:55 [Client example]… a client having diabetic treatment – pills … she made lifestyle changes and she weaned herself off the medication… she‘s living a beautiful life… the doctors were surprised…

20:23 [Lifestyle Factors]…Eating well, eating nutritionally dense foods, sleeping on time, engaging on good content, surrounding yourself with like minded people, small wins that compound..

21:38 [Client story] A pre-diabetic client… lost weight, her blood work improved…again know your why…

25:55 As simple as how you talk to yourself… your body listens…

26:25 Know your why…

28:12 [How to help yourself]… very simple steps… set your own goals…start small…go slow…have a health coach…find your own tribe…move intentionally…

34:46 [Overcoming challenges]… finding like-minded people/friends always helps…

36:18 [Business development]… yoga and nutrition… perimenopausal woman… myofascial ball release…

39:48 Take time out… to reflect … to journal.

40:57 [Books] For the last 2.5y I have been reading a lot… Autobiography of a Yogi, The 4 Agreements, Atomic Habits, A Man’s Search For Meaning, The Power of one Thought, The Bhagavad Gita…

45:55 [Key Message]…

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Dr. Eleanor Kee is the founder of Elevate Life Chiropractic, a seasoned chiropractor with over 17 years of experience. Eleanor earned her chiropractic degree and license in the United States. She uses a comprehensive approach, integrating techniques such as manual adjustments and the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) to support both the physical and emotional well-being of her clients.

Eleanor guides her clients in practices that promote balance and overall well-being. Her mission is to inspire others to embrace their innate healing potential and make informed choices for their health. In the podcast Eleanor explains that she helps people feel better in their bodies by supporting their spines and nervous systems based on the system of “vitalism’ – supporting her patients’ innate intelligence.

Many of her clients come in “with pain” often neck and/or lower back, headaches, numbness, tingling in the arms and legs, sciatica, shoulder problems, postural issues, children with scoliosis, everyone is different. Eleanor shares some client stories. Patients presenting with a wide variety of issues ranging from deep lines on the neck, lower back issues and a patient who developed PTSD following living through an earthquake. Changes can come quickly and some changes are not expected or anticipated like more strength and better vision. Eleanor also shares many preventative measures that listeners can profit from.

4:28 I was born in Hong Kong... moved to Canada(Toronto) when I was very young… I studied in Hong Kong and the US.

8:10 The reason I looked into Chiropractic…

9:41 I saw people struggling not just with physical health but also mental health…

11:37 I decided on Chiropractic… it made sense to me…

13:25 I went to the US to study Chiropractic…I went to Palmer College of Chiropractic, the best school for “Chiropractic Care”

14:37 I have been practicing for 17 years… I also learnt other techniques…

16:05 [How I assist people] I help people feel better in their bodies… by supporting “Their spine and their nervous system” – supporting the bodies innate intelligence…

18:58 A lot of clients come in “With Pain”… neck, lower back …. Everyone is different…

20:18 We talk about “Health Goals”… when people have a goal they are more engaged…often it is to not be in pain…

22:45 I do an examination with my clients, …range of motion, posture…weight balance scale… proprioception… orthopedic test, neurological tests…

24:56 [Client stories]… a lady with deep lines on her neck… mood issues, energy, posture… there was progress after one week… later she opened up to emotional issues… using BEST technique… another – an elderly person who had a lower back issue… the problem was resolved quickly… an other lady with PTSD following living through an earthquake…

33:38 Changes can come quickly… some changes are not expected changes… vision… more energy… more strength…

34:47 [What are preventative measures]… get the spine checked… do good segmental exercises, do exercise, exercise snacks, move throughout the day, sleep, sleep hygiene, make it into a routine, no social media after 9:00, breathwork, go out in nature… diet, what eat and drink, no Ultra Processed Food, …

41:19[Regular visits for a checkup] Now if it is the first time…

46:07 Eleanor gets adjusted a few times a week… everything flows after an adjustment… it clears the system…

47:50 [Key Takeaway] …

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https://www.elevatelifehk.com

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My guest on the podcast this week is Danny Fang, a certified Breathing Mastery coach, Somatic Therapist, a Freediving instructor and a student at the University of Hong Kong studying Buddhism. Danny’s life purpose is to pass on his knowledge through therapeutic breathwork and coaching. He believes breathing and awareness are the most powerful combination to transform one’s life.

In the podcast Danny shares his journey to Hong Kong. With good design skills he won design awards however he suffered with depression, long term depression, PTSD and double depression. He tried psychedelic therapy and saw many different therapists. He practiced “Free Diving” and he tells the story of his “mini awakening”. He thought that he should do something in with breathwork he met Dan Brule on line and flew to Mexico to study “Rebirthing Breathwork” a year-long study. From this and other trainings he has developed his coaching practice.

Danny shares a story in the podcast of a successful business woman who realized her career was not her path. Following coaching from Danny she connected back to her heart, she returned home and underwent a successful IVF program and had a child. “I am about waking people up” says Dani and one breath I teach to everyone is the “sigh” – it’s the homecoming breath, it can create a space between thoughts, a most healthy breath.

Timing

5:06 Maybe in Hong Kong I can make a difference…Bringing good design … I had learn how to hustle… I built a design company… I won design awards … however I was getting depressed…

7:56 I needed help… PTSD, long-term depression, double depression… went to therapy…

9:39 [An adventure]… coming to Hong Kong… I have always been good at out running ahead of my problems… living hard…

12:51 [Not being good enough]… I was trying to prove I was good enough…I was co-dependant…

16:28 I tried psychedelic therapy… setting an intention – a quest…

19:10 I am not the best …but I’m pretty good at everything I have done… intention is about being in the present… about who you want to be… everything started turning around…

21:24 Nobody talks about intention – I have a good story to tell… an ability to coach people…

22:14 I was a free diver … I loved teaching my friends… I had a mini-awakening….

24:15 Maybe I should do something with breathwork… I met a guy online… Dan Brule…that’s my guy… I flew to Mexico… we did “Rebirthing Breathwork”… an extra-ordinary state of consciousness… everything fell into place…

26:03 I’m not a healer, I keep you safe while you heal yourself…

30:00 [The cynic alchoholic]…

30:48 [Practitioner Training]… a year long training…get clients , rebirth them , write reports,

30:05 [Rebirthing Breathwork]… explained…awareness, breathing and relaxation…

37:46 [Practicing Rebirthing Breathwork]… plus other practices… medical Qi Gong… I worked with a family psychologist to help with communication with my mum… then my dad had a stroke… I restarted “breathing”…

45:05 [A client Story]… a successful business person she realized that her career wasn’t her path…she connected back to her heart, she returned home and did IVF and had a child…

50:52 [How can listeners help themselves] … I am about waking people up… the breath I teach to everyone is the sigh… the sigh is the home coming breath…

57:44 Life after forty – the last part of growing up…

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Website: thebreathingpattern.com

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