Time To Grow Up

Balance Is A Lie

So I truly believe the idea of balance is a lie. Its something many would like to achieve yet I dont think its something we can do in this modern world. I wish that I am able to tell my kids that they can find balance, or dad is living a balanced life but in reality its not going to happen, and I doubt it will ever be. In the episode I cover things about how I view balance , why do people like to go hard and find it difficult to slow down (like kids), and why taking time off is so hard to do yet we know its beneficial.  Enjoy.  Here are 10 books I think you should read especially if you are a young adult trying to make sense of life right now https://go.iamchoong.com/book-list [https://go.iamchoong.com/book-list] I send out 1 weekly email a week on a Wednesday covering topics from mindset, life, nutrition and training. If you would like to hear more of what I say (or read in fact) the link is down below: https://go.iamchoong.com/weekly-emails [https://go.iamchoong.com/weekly-emails] If you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out :here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack [https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack] https://go.iamchoong.com/theforge

I Took A Year Off (Unintentionally)

So a lot has happened over the last year since the last episode came out in June. Thankfully while I did , intend to throw in the towel in this podcasting escapade, I came to realise why I started it in the first place, and I would like to share just some quick insights and updates on the last year since I last recorded an episode. I send out 1 weekly email a week on a Wednesday covering topics from mindset, life, nutrition and trianing. If you would like to hear more of what I say (or read in fact) the link is down below: https://go.iamchoong.com/weekly-emails If you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out :here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack

Reflecting on Episode 18 with Sarah Summers

What a cool chat with Sarah! I could sit back and process my conversation with her after a few days. Hearing it from the point of view of a parent whose kid is on the other side of the world helps to put some things into perspective regarding my situation with my parents and what could be going through their minds. It was also interesting to hear her talk about her experience as a surrogate mother, and something that struck me after the conversation was that not a lot of people would consider that as a way of helping others; many who do tend to view it as a financial gain first but in Sarah's case it was very much a case of trying to be as helpful as possible. I admire her in that regard. You can find Sarah here at https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyl.lc/ My is IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/ And if you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out :here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe.-pack

Episode 18 With Sarah Summers

Sarah has such a unique story, and I am so glad we cross paths to allow me to gain some insight on what it is like to be ‘on the other side’ of the coin when it comes to being a parent, where you have a child that is studying in a completely different country. I was very much (and still am) that child to my parents, and of course, I have my views, but it was terrific to get a perspective from someone (Sarah) who has her child currently studying in Japan. All this while doing her Masters at the University of Illinois and being a coach. In addition, Sarah also has a fantastic story about being a surrogate mother, and she goes into detail on some of the points to consider before going down the path and how she has decided to still keep in touch with the child and the family till this very day. You can find Sarah here at https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyllc/ My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/ And if you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack

Reflecting on Episode 17 with Mike Mahaffey

They say as you grow older, your views change, and in the case of Mike, that was the vibe I was getting. Honestly, I give all the credit to him because for someone who might be old, being receptive to change is important, especially as a parent, and always being able to adapt to the situation. The conversation opened up my eyes to see that we need to ensure we let our children be who they want to be, but even as parents, we sometimes need to be open to exploring new things for ourselves, be it a new hobby, going into therapy or just talking to someone about your feelings (the big F word) but also dont force someone to change unless if they are ready emotionally to do so. You can find Mike here at https://www.instagram.com/oldbastardbjj/ T he gym he is at at https://www.instagram.com/magicbjj/ My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/