The Honest Drink

Gavin Pratt is a Strength & Conditioning coach for the UFC.  His role is to develop the physical capacities of professional UFC rostered fighters. He is in charge of the Strength & Conditioning program at the UFC Performance Institute in China.  He has over 20 years experience training elite world class and Olympic caliber athletes around the world and across several sports.  Today we talk about training and exercise, body composition, mental health, fitness, motivation vs dedication, preparedness vs readiness, the UFC, dealing with negative inner thoughts, enjoying life and optimal ways to breathe.  ___________________________ Connect with Gavin | http://www.gcpfitness.com.au ___________________________ 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.  

Jun & Priscilla are the founders of Brut Eatery and Swirlz Ice-Cream.  They are also a married couple.  We talk food, business, illegal private kitchens, Jun's repeated history of drastically changing careers, the value of being self-taught, not "selling out" to picture friendly trends, social media hype and gimmicks.  We also talk about tackling our Western vs Chinese heritage with food and the secret to staying married to your business partner. ___________________________ 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.  

Maria Pastorelli is a coach, writer, speaker, helping people with productivity, time management and living effectively.  We talk about our relationships with time, managing priorities, the downside of multitasking, journaling, finding the one thing that makes everything else easier, building intentional habits, and her book CLARITY, currently available on Amazon. _____________________________ CLARITY: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095KHCK3H Check out her website: www.mariapastorelli.com  _____________________________ 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 we talk about growing thicker skin when it comes to our feelings, inclusion & diversity, gender fluidity and political correctness.  In short, the complexity of being a modern human. __________________________ 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.    

Noel and Katherine are Youtubers who make lifestyle and travel vlogs in China.  We talk about dealing with hate and toxicity on Youtube and social media, environmental protection in China, the importance of challenging our own beliefs, a confusing quote from Neil deGrasse Tyson and Asian men dating white women, commonly known as AMWF (Asian male White female) relationships. ______________________________ Check out "Noel Lee" and "Katherine's Journey to the East" on Youtube. ______________________________ 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 address recent comments about overusing filler words like "Umm" "Like" and "You Know".  Then we dive deep into the book "Chatter" by Ethan Kross to explore our incessant inner voice.  Why does the voice in our head so often sabotage us when we need it most?  How can we tame it?  We try to find out by confronting our own inner beasts. 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.

Vinnie Apicella is an American writer and author of the book Escape From America.  We talk to him about his provocative title, why he felt compelled to leave America for China, freedom vs security, censorship, Hip Hop culture, political brainwashing, American elitism and some lessons from his travels that can hopefully bring our societies closer together.  His book is available on Amazon and all major book retailers. 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.

Zachary Conor de Git is the APAC Brand Ambassador for Monkey 47 gin and a world class spirits alchemist.  He became a star bartending presence in Singapore and Melbourne at several of the world’s top 50 bars, achieving recognition as Singapore champion for Diageo World Class and winner of the 2013 Mediterranean Mastery competition.  In this episode we have a blast talking about bartending competitions, the role of flavors and storytelling in producing a great cocktail and a brief history of gin.  We also enjoy a special limited edition bottle of Monkey 47. 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.  

Howie, Aric and Justin reflect on their recent trips to Yunnan and Inner Mongolia.  Moved by the beauty of these remote places they consider a life far away from the big city of Shanghai, where things seem to be simpler and happier.  Conflicted by this powerful temptation to leave and start a brand new life, they search for meaning in their current ones, re-examining whether they're living on their own terms.   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Subscribe on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.    

Ann Shen is a young professional, global traveler and advocate for empowering women.  She grew up in Shanghai and has spent her time studying and working around the world.  She holds an MBA from IESE Business School which was ranked #1 in the world by The Economist in 2021.   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Twitter: @HonestDrinkpod Subscribe on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.