In this episode, Cooper reconnects with his long-time friend, Barron Hanson, who has transformed his life by becoming a Vedic meditation teacher. Barron is the founder of Be Here Nowra, a community-centered meditation practice in Nowra that has grown rapidly since its inception. He shares how nearly 200 people have completed his four-day courses and how the community has blossomed with weekly group meditations, a book club, and a thriving social group. Barron also talks about his Kickstarter campaign, which raised $77,000 to produce a documentary with CONVICTS, and his research partnership with the University of Wollongong to explore the effects of Vedic meditation. We also get a sneak peek into his upcoming global gathering in October 2024, Here in Nowra, where meditators from around the world will come together for workshops, wisdom talks, and social events. Key Takeaways: The growth of the Be Here Nowra meditation communityBarron’s journey from creativity to Vedic meditationInsights into the $77,000 documentary project with CONVICTSThe research initiative with the University of Wollongong on the effects of meditationDetails about the global event Here in Nowra, taking place in October 2024 Resources: Learn more about Be Here Nowra Connect with Barron: INSTAGRAM WEBSITE Cooper's Links INSTAGRAM TIK TOK The Good Human Factory Links INSTAGRAM WEBSITE MERCH - CODE - PODCAST 25% OFF WORKSHOP ENQUIRY Email [email protected] to enquire about sponsoring Good Humans Podcast :) THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.