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Under the BougainvilleaUTB014 | a little reminder about why we started. book club, life update. featuring franklinA quick recap of our life mission with some random chats, great books and our little Italian greyhound causing havoc.2022-12-061h 00Under the BougainvilleaUTB013 | perception vs reality. how our conditioning and experiences distorts truths, our behaviour and how it affects others, the challenges of navigating change.In this episode we chat a bit about how to navigate the challenges of change, perceived reality and our different lenses of understanding and how to get closer to truth.2022-11-3052 minUnder the BougainvilleaUTB012 | En Bonne Santé Dietitians - intuitive eating. where vegans get their damn protein. busting myths about plantbased eating and a gentle discussion around eating disorders.Retha and Michelle join us to chat about the methodologies used at their practice, shedding light on plant-based eating and sharing some misconceptions around a veg heavy diet, including the truth about protein problems on a vegan diet and a brief discussion around eating disorders and the En Bonne Santé dieticians approach to healing through food.2022-11-0249 minUnder the BougainvilleaUTB 011 | spring medicine dance: the healing power of plantsLexi shares her first transcendent journey with plant medicines, the experience of a spring dance, shedding the darkness and reigniting our fire. You really can heal from trauma through the power of plants.2022-09-191h 02Under the BougainvilleaUTB010 | maintaining health, fitness and that rocking bod | how do they do it with Rob and Dev (of Gold's Gym South Africa)life's unicorn - the seemingly impossible truly healthy lifestyle. A near-perfect diet, even nearer-perfect body, successful business and a healthy relationship? Rob and Dev walk us through their habits and world views that have cultivated a maintainable, sustainable, healthy life.2022-09-121h 07Under the BougainvilleaIt’s really all about the cows | real hope in our soil. healing our legacy load of carbon emissions. paradise doesn’t have to be a dreamThe first documentary about climate change that left us feeling inspired, empowered and full of hope. There is a solution and it’s right under our feet. If we save our soil, we can heal our planet. In this episode, we chat about Kiss The Ground - streaming on Netflix and the multitude of actionable solutions outlined. We also highlight the main culprits that suck the life out of our soil nutrition, how we can change that and the inspiration of this short documentary that will, hopefully, inspire change that will save our future.2022-09-0555 minUnder the BougainvilleaThe Art of Being You - with BU, the inspirational Zulu vegan.An episode about pursuing passions and being brave enough to be yourself - gracefully encouraged by BU - a township success challenging the South African narrative.2022-08-151h 01Under the BougainvilleaHow to stay positive | Useful tips and tricks from Brett FieldIn this episode we chat to our very good friend, Brett Field about his methods of seeing situations in perspective, being positive and always finding the beauty in different situations. He shares some practical tools that we can apply in our daily lives for positivity, objectivity and wellbeing. 2022-08-0850 minUnder the BougainvilleaWhat is Happiness? Looking at the definition of happiness, how our brain interprets positive and negative thoughts and emotions and our experience of daily habits making an overnight impact. 2022-08-0341 minUnder the BougainvilleaMindful Consumer Mindlessly ConsumingExploring the idea of the conscious consumer, small business relationships, our daily decision drivers and the concept of consumer and business responsibility on the road to sustainability. 2022-06-2348 minUnder the BougainvilleaThe Next StepA discussion about accumulative progress and the journey toward your personal goal. 2022-06-0738 minUnder the BougainvilleaIs This it? A discussion around the normality of life. Is This it? Questioning where we are, how we got here and if we can still change direction in the pursuit of true happiness. 2022-05-2135 min
Under the BougainvilleaNice Things are NiceThis was totally unplanned and intended as a test recording, but we kinda liked most of it, albeit a bit awkward, so we figured to throw you guys in the deep end. In this episode we unpack our world view, discuss social norms, a traditional lifestyle and question humanity. So our pilot podcast is a bit of a mess, there is a lot of awkward silence, some arbitrary tangents and totally random discussions with a bit of backgammon and splifs along the way. Please excuse all the sniffles and the unashamed talk about drugs. We promise it’ll get be...2022-05-141h 58
Under the BougainvilleaWelcome to the Show!Welcome to Under The Bougainvillea. Hosted by Lexi & Lourens, this is a little introduction episode to this podcast. A little about the how, the why and the what next. Give it a listen for some context, background on the two of us and a taste of the show. 2022-05-1435 min