Soma Collective Podcast

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. We'll also be discussing autophagy (cell repair) and how fasting can potentially optimize this process. This is a great opportunity to learn from somebody who has interviewed global leaders in many fields of health research and been able to come to his own conclusions based on the proof of scientific evidence. So without further ado, let's get started.

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 are the pillars of healthy body and spirit.

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 thinking.

This cast is not just for athletes. We challenge ourselves in the gym, at work, in relationships and so much more. The challenges of facing ourselves with an honest, open mind are relevant to all of us. Each of us has a shadow side, a space of resistance and fear that can influence our lives and relationships in unexpected ways. The question is, how do we relate to it? How do we navigate the paradox of pushing ourself to our edge while allowing ourself time to recover? How do we approach our own shadows? How do we invite the light and compassion to shine on our challenges?

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 Seaforest does. Through cutting-edge science, manufacturing and supply-change management, the company is making a real and measurable difference in the fight against climate change.

Get ready to be amazed by Sam and his incredible journey! Tune in to learn more about his groundbreaking work.

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 the scientific evidence behind these substances and the potential benefits they could have on mental health. Get ready to have your mind blown - tune in and expand your consciousness!

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 life.

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, financial and physical capacities to function normally in the world. Gary and Peter, also discuss the environmental side of the disaster and what we need to action.

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 local economies as a way to find hope for the health of our planet and people.
Ella's perspective on the world is unique and she offers insightful perspectives into how each individual can create wholeness and connection in life. She believes that by making small movements, we can reconnect back with our wisdom, each other and the land. This will help us fight back against social and environmental crises.

Her knowledge and story is something we should all hear.

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 country and all around the world. Stuart along with his father Cedar dedicated years thinking how to crack the code of how they could extract honey from the hive without disturbing the bees. Mirabai with her filmmaking skills and passion for storytelling came on board and help them launch their Indiegogo campaign which became one of the most successful in history. The magic of this business lies in its brilliant combination of design and technology, its Indiegogo campaign broke records! We hope you enjoy this conversation as we explore the Flow Hive creation story and the magical mystical world of bees.