The Honest Drink

We give a status update under lockdown from Shanghai and share some thoughts on mentality, tough times and the varying responses of residents in the city.  We comment on viral videos, division, central quarantine, community, victim mentality, the weakness of modern lifestyles and how we can help ourselves and each other. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.

Jamie Dixon is a researcher and author in behavior, influence and communication.  He creates methodologies from his research to coach his clients on productivity, leadership and motivation.  His latest book, The Story Habit, talks about how to influence people through the power of storytelling.  We talk about how our beliefs are formed and how they can be manipulated.  We discuss the narratives in our head, shaping behavior, conflict, how to change peoples minds, propaganda, free will and religion. ____________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.shapingpaths.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon/ ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.

Andy Boreham is a weekly columnist at Shanghai Daily.  His video series, Reports On China, analyzes how Western media report on China.  Born and raised in New Zealand, he has degrees in Media Studies, Political Science and Chinese.  Today we discuss why and how Western media consistently reports negatively on China.  We talk about fake news, fear mongering, the decline of mainstream news outlets, controversial headlines, virtue signaling and Wokeism. ____________________ Connect with Andy | Twitter: @AndyBxxx ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.

c.j. Ng is a sales and leadership coach.  He helps companies achieve quantum improvements that lead to better sales and overall profits.  He has helped companies such as Google, Cisco, HP, Volvo, American Express and Honeywell just to name a few.  His new book "Winning The B2B Sale In China" is available now.  Today we talk about building trust, sales gurus, selling ideas and the affect of quality communication.   _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.      

Today the guys stop giving a f*ck and talk about the chase for credibility, validation, shiny resumes, personal liberation and the metaverse. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.  

Catherine Wen is a sports psychologist for China’s national and Olympic teams in shooting, archery, cycling and fencing.  Her expertise in sports psychology helps elite athletes perform under pressure.  We talk to her about her experiences working with China’s elite athletes as they compete for gold medals.  We talk about dealing with high pressure moments, self doubt, perfectionism, choking, overthinking, self oriented vs task oriented, the importance of knowing your “why”, falling back on your training and how we can all improve the relationship between mindset and performance.  (This is a bilingual conversation, much of it in Mandarin.) ______________________ Connect with Catherine | Work WeChat: gloriacatherine  ______________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.  

We celebrate our 100th episode by answering questions sent in from our awesome listeners!  The questions get deep, so we do our best and share our experiences.  Due to heated internal drama before the show, this special Q&A episode almost didn't happen, but we managed to put on our big boy pants...if only for a while.   _________________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.

Oscar Fuchs is the host of Mosaic of China, a popular podcast featuring people who are making their mark in China.  We critique each others shows as we have an honest chat about our insecurities as podcasters.  We try to unearth the true reasons behind why we do it.  We talk about ego, mid life crisis and staying relevant in society.  Oscar shares the story behind the initial inadvertently racist name of his podcast.  We talk candidly about modern Chinese society, the desire for international travel and our identities as foreigners in China.  We discuss what should be our level of concern for the future and accepting our privileged lives, warts and all.   _________________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.  

Adam Trenk has achieved a career in law, business and politics by the time he turned 30.  Becoming a Vice Mayor in his 20's he epitomizes the idea of challenging oneself and the slogan "just do it".  He also happened to be Justin's bully in 2nd grade.  Today we talk to him about the sudden and recent death of his greatest mentor, his grandfather, and the life lessons he's learned from him.  We talk about a troubled childhood, building virtues, having the guts to take control of your life, Adam's confrontation with the Dean when trying to get into law school, carpe diem, making friends and the impact of death on our perspectives.  Some great stories are shared as we muse on life and his grandfather's saying "don't sweat the small sh*t, and it's all small sh*t". _________________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.  

Dr. Clare Zhao, Ph.D. is a U.S. and China licensed psychologist and therapist.  Her work deals with the rising rates of anxiety, depression, interpersonal violence, trauma and eating disorders.  She has worked at the National Suicide Hotline and has been a counsellor for survivors of sexual trauma.  We talk to her about self-identity, anxiety, sexual trauma, the stigma of therapy, body image, the surprising mortality rates of eating disorders and why it's so important to always keep one foot in and one foot out. _________________________ Connect with Dr. Clare | Email: ailipsych@outlook.com WeChat: AilipsychRZ _________________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com 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.