Over Forty Wellness Podcast

Someone will always have something to say the moment you try to change your body or your life. We sit down with Isabella, founder of "Dragon Girl Fitness", the all-pink boutique gym in Hong Kong, to talk about what it really takes to build sustainable strength and confidence, especially when you’re starting out and the opinions get loud.

We talk through Isabella’s global background (she’s lived in seven cou...

You already know what to do for your health. The hard part is doing it when you’re tired, busy, or stressed and that’s exactly where habits take over. We dig into what a habit really is: an automatic behavior built through repetition, triggered by cues in your environment, and powered by a reward your brain actually cares about.

We talk about why changing routines can feel uncomfortable, how to find the stress &l...

Start with two words that change everything: "Go First". We sit down with returning guest Chris Garvey—National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, primary school teacher, and Hong Kong dad—to unpack how identity-level habits can turn good intentions into a life you can sustain. Chris shares why moving back into primary education felt like learning to teach again and how play, presence, and joy sharpened his craf...

What if healthy food actually became the most delicious part of your day? We sit down with entrepreneur and food innovator Tommy Leung to unpack how flavour-first meals, smart nutrition, and precision fermentation can turn good intentions into a habit you’ll enjoy keeping.

Tommy’s journey stretches from family-run Chinese restaurants in Sweden  to leading a modern meal service designed for busy professionals...

What if your body already contained everything needed to heal itself? Dr. Manisha Lakarkar reveals how homeopathy works with your natural healing processes rather than forcing external cures upon symptoms.

Dr. Manisha, a seasoned homeopathic practitioner with over 15 years of clinical experience, shares the profound principle that guides her practice: "We treat man in disease and not the disease in man." This holistic approa...

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, ...

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 h...

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 h...

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—w...

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 practitione...

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 ...

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 clien...

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 jour...

Nate hails from New Zealand where he started in the fitness industry more than 26 years ago. He is the founder and head trainer of Elite Personal Training (EPT) Hong Kong. A private and exclusive Personal Training Studio that focuses on holistic corrective exercise and body transformations. Married with two children, Nate previously appeared on the podcast in September 2021 in episode 56.

EPT's oldest client is 84 and in the podcast...

Adrian was born in Hong Kong and he went to the UK with his family when he was 7 years old. He grew up in the UK and did his undergraduate dental degree at Newcastle University. After returning to Hong Kong, he graduated with a distinction in Implant dentistry from HKU and Adrian started his own clinic in 2019.

 Adrian sees himself as your “Navigation System” for your “Oral Health” He sees Dentistry as a...

Marilyn is married, has two children and has lived in Hong Kong since 2000. Previously Marilyn served as President and COO to a top telecommunications firm in the Philippines. Marilyn loves to play golf, hike and enjoys all nature in her spare time.

She brings her management and technological expertise to the management of a food tech business.  She is steeped in the science of nutrition and brings this to bear in all the food ...

Milese moved to Hong Kong in 2006 to focus on a more clinical and holistic approach to health. In 2010, he obtained a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition, a Diploma from the Functional Medicine University in USA. Miles went on to be certified in Hong Kong with the prestigious Institute of functional medicine.  Miles is registered as a full member with BANT (UK), a government registered body in lifestyle medicine and clinical ...

Alex See is the CEO of TruStyle with a mission to deliver exceptional service and craftmanship in the fashion jewellery industry. (See Episode  105). John Bower is a Personal Trainer at “Fititude”, an Executive Coach and an expert in Leadership Talent Development. (See episode 96). In this episode Alex See, John Bower and myself discuss the progress Alex is making towards his goals of a “Body Transformation&r...

Rebekah grew up in Hong Kong and went on to study in California. She has academic degrees in Biology and History and years of experience in spiritual formation and a professional certification as a Functional Medicine Health Coach. With an expertise in the underlying drivers of wellness and behaviour change strategies Rebekah creates sustainable shifts in her clients lives.

 Rebekah coaches, speaks and writes on the interconnec...