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 serenity of meditation to find balance in a chaotic world. Ben takes us on a wild ride into the life and times of a rock star,...

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 aiming for, this being the version of us Jung called the ego ideal. It’s a fascinating topic and we hope you enjoy.

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 evolution of Yoga and her perspective on how she reconciles the ethics of an ancient philosophy with todays society.

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 with Rob Williams in Crestone, Colorado.

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 Age." At the heart of Dr Gladys secrets are how to connect your personal “juice” which gives meaning to life and explores the role of the mind in...

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.

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 subject at school. He battled addiction and encountered sever near-death experiences, including two strokes that nearly took his life. Today, he...

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 journey to be successful.

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.

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 exploring the beauty and complexity of the natural world. This cast will inspire us all to bring out more of our creativity, to move in the...

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, where he had even earned Guinness records for his daring escapes from straight jackets underwater. Ben's story serves as an inspiring case study,...

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 managing the every day stresses and strains of being a mother of four. I really enjoyed the chat and I know you will too.

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 the years and we learn how Bobby’s youth as a competitive athlete shaped his mindset, which became more apparent to Peter as he tuned deeper into the...

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 reflect on their own experiences and journey. In this episode, Lindy sits down with Gary Gorrow for a live recording on the Dome for our community...

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 courageous and healthy living. In this episode, Rich shares his incredible journey of overcoming alcoholism and going on to accomplish incredible feats of...

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 improve their movement, become more aware of their bodies and make better choices regarding nutrition and training. With a Bachelor's degree in Exercise...

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...

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...

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...