The Honest Drink

Gabor Holch is an intercultural leadership coach, speaker and author.  He has coached public leaders, CEO’s and high-level decision makers in some of the largest multinational companies in over 25 countries.  A former diplomat, he holds degrees in international relations, diplomacy and certifications in several assessment and coaching methodologies.  His latest book "Dragon Suit" is available now.  Today we discuss our human responses towards isolation, change, identity crises and technology.  We talk about its affect on our careers and personal life.  We talk about the power of confronting the very real question of "what is wrong with me?".  We get into the difficulties of adjusting back to normal life after an acute crisis, how it may strip you of self-confidence and how these changes result in a feeling of lost identity.  We talk about life's upward and downward curves, the "suit of armor" executives wear to hide their insecurities and when it might be good to show vulnerability at work and home. We are reminded not to define ourselves based on temporary weakness in our abilities.  We discuss the perceived threats and benefits of AI, how many people have bosses that are now algorithms, and human fascination with fear and technology.  We also get into Gabor's latest book "Dragon Suit" which exposes the complicated human stories of expat life in China over the last several years and the revealing lessons and struggles learned from his clients curated throughout his coaching career.   _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, 小红书, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.            

Debora Malito is an author and Assistant Professor.  Her work surrounds questions of sovereignty and inequality in international politics.  Her current research focuses on how information is produced, international interventions and the reordering of states and political orders.  She is the author of "Destabilising Interventions in Somalia".  Today we unpack the intricacies of international interventions and how they often fail with disastrous consequences.  Debora argues interveners often create or worsen crises that then justify intervention, debunking the myth of the "benevolent intervention".  We talk about governance, inequality and the moral ambiguities of spreading democracy.  We reflect on the rising geopolitical tensions of our time, and with an optimistic lens, Debora hints at a world where growing multipolarity could champion genuine global accountability.  This episode was recorded right before the recent Israeli-Palestinian crisis. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, 小红书, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Today we learn about a series of misunderstandings that led to Aric's angry disappearance from the show last week.  This gets us talking about how petty misinterpretations can often lead to larger problems. We learn about concepts like fundamental attribution bias, actor/observer bias and how we act and react emotionally without always having all the information.  We talk about how we fill in the gaps with either positive or negative information, why we behave irrationally, and if the human condition has really changed since our beginnings.  We discuss the Netflix show "Beef" and how relatable the characters are.  We also talk about our issues with previous Asian-American casted shows and films and Asian/Minority representation in Hollywood. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, 小红书, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Today we have no idea where Aric is.  His disappearance gets us talking about what else we don't know.  As we explore the mysteries of the unknown, we talk UFO's, share personal ghost stories and things we've experienced that can't be explained.  We talk about sleep paralysis, deja vu and other dimensions beyond our own.  We dig into human intelligence and the human experience.  Whats the actual reality of how much we know versus don't know? _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, 小红书, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Franklin Yao, founder of Zrou, discusses their mission to create affordable plant-based meat alternatives. They compare Zrou to meat, talk about the plant-based meat hype in China, and explore topics like Buddhism, food security, and ghost kitchens. Franklin rejects plant-based advocacy and shares his shocking experiences with race relations in the US. They also discuss the creation of Zrou chicken nuggets, the importance of providing good choices, and their journey in building electric vehicles.

Steve Shi is a psychotherapist, podcaster, personal growth and mental health educator and writer.  He is a Top 50 most influential psychology professional in China and is host of “史蒂夫说” podcast, winner of 2019 Apple Best Podcast in Chinese.  He was also the official Chinese translator of Jordan Peterson’s “12 Rules For Life”.  Today we dive into the psychology of relationships, our relationships with family, romantic partners and our relationship with culture, society, places and technology.  We talk about emotional neglect, self neglect, confronting the emotional trauma within our parents and confronting repressive cultural values.  We talk about “12 Rules For Life”, Jordan Peterson, social media and mental health.  This one turned out to be a beautiful and chaotic commentary on modern life, hopefully we walked away with a few new rules to live by. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili, 小红书 or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Jonathan Rechtman is one of the worlds top Chinese-English simultaneous interpreters and communication coach.  He has served as interpreter for multiple Presidents, Prime Ministers, Fortune 500 CEOs, celebrities and Nobel Prize winners.  He has also coached some of the most influential business leaders helping them with high-stakes communication skills.  He is a co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate and is passionate about helping people cross more than just linguistic barriers, but to create connection, trust and find meaning in our pursuits.  Today he shares stories about his career as an interpreter, we analyze how we’re interpreting the world around us, the idea of transmission loss and the quality of which we are interpreting our lived experience.  We talk about being present, being aware and intentional with our life and the balance between being prepared and reactive.  We talk about the widening gaps in our understanding of each other and the cycles of peace and war.  We talk about high-stakes investor pitch meetings, remembering to be human and how AI may force all of us to find answers about ourselves sooner than we’d like.  We also talk about interpreting what truly matters in your life and making meaning out of all the noise. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili, 小红书 or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Cyrus Janssen is a Youtuber, geopolitical analyst, speaker and investor.  He is well known for his Youtube channel where he shares insights on China and his videos have nearly 50 million views.  As an American, he hopes to help the world better understand China while dispelling misunderstandings about the country.  Today we talk about his long awaited visit back, the state of US-China relations, his coverage of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou arrest and trial, and how Americans think about China.  We talk domestic problems in both countries, why the US is losing global influence, the Taiwan situation and decoupling.  We also discuss the hopes of common sense prevailing to avoid an apocalyptic war and his urgent message that when the US and China work together the world wins, and if they don't, we all lose. Cyrus' Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CyrusJanssen/featured _____________________ This episode is powered by Nespresso!  We've been loving our Nespresso Vertuo POP coffee machine _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Jason Smith is host of The Bridge Podcast, a show focused on building bridges between East and West by going beyond the headlines to find common ground amongst perceived opposites in the world.  He seeks to bridge his American home with his Chinese home through dialogue and understanding and is also a social media influencer with nearly 1 million fans.  Today we drink some baijiu from Inner-Mongolia and talk about Jason's recent travels, we talk about the term "laowai" and if it's derogatory to foreigners.  We discuss anti-Asian hate crimes.  Jason talks about growing up in a family of Jehovah's Witnesses, the importance of having diversity of ethics and opting out of a culture of politicization.  We also discuss tempering our impulse to have opinions about everything, fixing problems through finding common ground, Chinese movies and why provocative questions can be useful. Connect with Jason on Twitter: @shangguanjiewen  _____________________ This episode is powered by Nespresso!  We've been loving our Nespresso Vertuo POP coffee machine _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Pete Rogers is a coach and speaker on mental health, parenting, EQ and leadership.  He is the Director of Counseling at Community Center Shanghai (CCS) and the founder of Rogers Consulting Group, "where EQ meets IQ".  He works with International school students and their parents with mental health related issues such as stress, anxiety and sadness.  His work seeks to help children and parents create emotionally healthy and vibrant families.  In addition he helps professional teams with post-traumatic growth, charismatic communication, moving through conflict and exceptional leadership.  He is passionate in accelerating the growth of better families, schools and companies. Today we talk about emotional trauma, anxiety and grief in a child's formative years, whether we're helping or hurting the relationship with our children, generational trauma, emotional intelligence and how parenting is really hard...even for bad parents. Connect with Pete: www.r-c-g.com _____________________ This episode is powered by Nespresso!  We've been loving our Nespresso Vertuo POP coffee machine _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.