In episode #37 I have the privilege to share time with my guest Vita Henderson Chan, we explore Vita’s journey with ADHD and Autism, witnessing how these unique perspectives fuel creative processes. Dive into the intricate pathways of Vita's mind and witness the extraordinary outlets of self-expression that have been cultivated. Uncover the transformative power of intentional communication as Vita forges profound connections through the scope of art. Tune in for a remarkable episode where neurodiversity, creativity, and intentional communication intersect to create something truly magical.

About the guest:

VMSCH, the moniker of Vita Henderson Chan, is a dynamic Digital Artist whose work combines Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, and Photo Manipulation to craft immersive visual experiences. With a multicultural background and roots in London, VMSCH embraces and celebrates Asian beauty in their captivating artworks. As the founder of the esteemed content creation agency "Light of Prometheus," Vita's talent as a Creative Director has garnered recognition, having collaborated with renowned brands like Nomad Caviar, Tatler, Diageo, and Allianz. Beyond their professional pursuits, Vita's creative endeavors extend to being a Web 3.0 enthusiast, Jazz Musician, Cabaret Producer, and creator of interactive comics that shed light on living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. More on Vita here: www.tacklingminds.com

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In episode #36, we delve into the delicate balance of living purposefully with the people we choose, while also acknowledging that life has its easy and hard moments, and that living with anxiety can be managed in a healthier manner.

Jon shares personal experiences about navigating friendships in the context of anxiety, including discussions around **suicide and the importance of being the friend who is willing to talk about the hard stuff. We discuss the concept of "bargaining chips" in relationships and how transactional interactions can impact our mental health. Along with handling constructive feedback, the tendency to take every negative comment as criticism, and finding ways to thrive despite life's challenges

Tune in to this episode for a candid exploration in the dichotomy between emotional and logical responses to anxiety and other emotions, and how they affects our decision-making within relationships and work. It's a true pleasure to share this authentic conversation with a fellow health and fitness coach / cancer survivor / all around bad a**!

**Trigger Warning. timestamp 22:52 mentions suicide

About The Guest:

Jon Bond is the president and co-founder at Hybrid Personal Training, MMA & Fitness, currently based out of Los Angeles, California. His experience in the fitness started when he was 13 years old and have since grew with his love for everything that has to do with gyms. From building communities to building businesses globally, Jon isn’t afraid to care fiercely about what he does. Jon’s business in Hong Kong

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In episode #35, we discuss the caveats of vulnerability and how to navigate it in the workspace, especially in a corporation like Microsoft, where she works. I ask Vera about her journey in accepting her challenges to living this advocacy, throughout her personal and professional experience from different parts of the world, and how podcasting is used as a way to give back to the community. Her passion for people has led her to 'State of Mind', a podcast in which Vera Siertsema talks to guests about their stories of strength and well-being. Powered by Microsoft, with the main goal to normalize mental health conversations. "Because we all have a story, and every story matters."

About Vera:
Vera Siertsema is passionate about people. She loves learning from others and spreading empathy, authenticity and energy. In her perspective, people are our greatest asset; with the right mindset, you can achieve anything. She is a highly motivated leader and technology professional with experience in multiple regions covering roles in Sales, Marketing and Operations. Vera worked in The Netherlands, Australia and Singapore where she learned to quickly build relationships with clients, partners and colleagues. Vera has been recognized multiple times for her ability to understand organizational challenges & opportunities and bring people together to work towards a common goal.

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