Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald
Welcome to Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald. The idea for this show came from Ash's book "Surf by day and Jam by night' where he interviewed prominent musicians and surfers across the globe. Soulful Conversations with Ash Grunwald goes in deep with inspiring people from around the world; musicians, surfers and experts in, mindset, creativity, health, wellbeing and making the world a better place. Ash has been a professional musician for almost 20 years, is a dedicated surfer, travelled the world with his family and along the way has been lucky enough to have some amazing Soulful conversations which have had a huge impact on his life! If you're stuck in any kind of rutt, or just ready to improve your levels of happiness success and wellbeing. Get ready to hear all about growth mindset, rock 'n' roll spirituality, health and wellbeing and how this can shape your life.
Episodes
29 episodes
The life changing power of the breath with Joe Knight
Imagine seeing a giant wave about on top of you but instead of freaking out you laugh, safe in the knowledge that you're done your training and you're going to be fine. Today on soulfull conversations we have @mrjoeknight of one o...
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44:48
The return of a surfing icon, Brendan 'Margo' Margieson, emerging from the darkness to find healing in ocean.
Brendan "Margo" Margieson changed surfing forever with his progressive powerful style. He was the first superstar freesurfer. Maining he didn't have to go in comps to be sponsored. He just had to ripp and be Margo. And t...
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Senator Surfer Peter Whish Wilson creating the change you want to see through Politics.
In this episode I chat with Greens Senator, Peter Whish Wilson about the new plastics bill and the fact that the environment is a political issue. We also talk, mental health in politics and how to be a rad human and make a d...
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40:32
Surfings dark side: Heroin, coke and the days of 'go hard or go home' with Derham "Tuddy" Tutton.
In this episode I catch up with Derham "Tuddy" Tutton, surfing legend and incredible story teller. Tuddy has done it all, from being the Norsca model dude, to surfing big waves in Hawaii with all of the "Greats", a...
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1:10:24
Making a difference with Paul Hellier
In this episode I catch up with enviro legend Paul Hellier. Paul is on the road helping me out with merch but he is also the founder of an amazing ap, Fair Food Forager which helps you source sustainable and healthy cafes and restau...
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What happens when you step in to the unknown - Ben Gumbleton (Booseeka)
A true rags to riches story, becoming an overnight success after a ten year grind. Ben and I chat about lifting your game, drinking too much in Covid, being an over-thinker and from sleeping in the front seat of his Cor...
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1:05:04
Hussy Hicks - Sharing life and joy through music.
In this episode that I found in the vault from last years snow season recorded at Perisher during the Peak Festival, winter 2019. Troubadours Leesa and Jules from Hussy Hicks are absolutely incredible performers and just great...
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Episode 21
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42:40
How i quit alcohol with Danni Carr
In this episode Ash talks with his wife Danni Carr the founder of How I Quit Alcohol and Earth Bottles about her in to sobriety, the key elements to quitting alcohol, limiting self beliefs and how much better life is without the bat...
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Episode 20
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40:53
Fathers Day Edition with Josh Teskey
In this episode Ash speaks with Josh Teskey of the Teskey Brothers. They chat about Fatherhood, having a number one album and the Covid19 silver linings. Ash and Josh have a single out now "Thinking Bout Myself" and a new album ...
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Episode 19
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24:32
Ash speaks to his dad about being a black immigrant arriving in Australia in the early 70's
In this episode Ash talks with his Dad about being a black immigrant and fleeing apartheid in 1972 that last year of the White Australia Policy. This is by no means a commentary on black lives matter but more Garry's personal ex...
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Episode 18
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What the Blues means to me and thoughts on Muddy Waters
In this episode Ash talks about his love of blues music and focusing on Muddy Waters. As part of his self proclaimed blues month in the lead up to his online live blues show. Tickets available here.
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Episode 17
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15:28
The New Normal - Lessons from Lockdown
I don’t believe in letting external realities dictate my inner reality so I worked hard during these dark days to keep mentally resilient and focus on what I had power to change. I resisted the temptation for things to be different to wh...
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Episode 16
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12:48
Missy Higgins - Inspiration, family and nourishing your soul
Ash chats with Missy Higgins in the latest episode of Soulful Conversations. Missy has had a decorated carer seeing her first number one single ,'Scar' top the charts at only twenty one years of age, winning multiple awards and accolades al...
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Episode 15
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53:28
Kate Ceberano - Lockdown and observing what matters.
I had a chat with the amazing Kate Ceberano from her home during lockdown. Kate is warm, welcoming and humble. She was insightful and philosophical. I was really looking forward to this chat, and I must say it real...
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Episode 14
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41:12
Diesel talks lockdown and silver linings
Ash chats with Mark Lizotte aka Diesel in this second episode of the musicians in lockdown series. Diesel has had a phenomenal career spanning 3 decades and he is showing no signs of slowing down even during this worldwide pandemic Covid1...
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Episode 13
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1:29:36
Mindset for lockdown
In Ash's first monologue for Soulful Conversation he talks about mindset tips and tricks that are useful for lockdown and of course any time. Placing too much emphasis on the many things that are out of our control can be dangerous. &nbs...
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Episode 12
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21:55
Medical Marijuana - Sharing Our First Hand Experience
The resurgence of cannabis as a miraculous healing medicine is a great cause for optimism in the battle against cancer and a system that many of us are losing faith in.Take your health into your own hands peeps!!! Don’t have blind faith ...
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Episode 11
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29:52
Scott Owen, Sobriety and Spirituality and Hellfest
Thanks to Otis Eyewear for sponsoring this Episode of Soulful Conversations.In this Episode Ash talks to Scott Owen the hard rocking bass player from The Living End. They spoke about The Living End's recent tours in Australia a...
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Episode 10
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1:01:58
Tom Carroll - 50 Foot Death Slabs, Meditation and Addiction
Thanks to Otis Eyewear for sponsoring this Episode one of the proud sponsors of Soulful Conversations. In this Episode Ash talks to Tom Carroll the two time world professional surfing champion and hero of pipeline. They spoke a...
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Episode 9
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59:44
Waterwoman Of Wisdom, Eco Feminist Legend, Lauren Lindsey HIll
In this Episode Ash talks to Lauren L Hill a world-class Longboarder and writer. Their conversation spans a vast variety of subjects from, Surf Technique, Parenting, Wild nutrition and the Medicinal Healing powers of the Ocean and Sun. ...
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Episode 8
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1:01:52
Bobby Alu: Flow Brother Number One
Back from the road fresh off a successful album and book launch, Ash returns with a new episode of soulful conversations with good friend and Australian musician Bobby Alu. Bobby's new album Flow is being released on the 18th of October and you...
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Episode 7
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47:30
Josh Teskey - master of pipes: A deep dive into Vocals, Plumbing and how to put down your phone & live in the moment.
People of podcast land, you are in for a treat today. I am interviewing Josh Teskey from The Teskey Brothers! I feel really grateful to have been spending some time jamming with this guy. I believe he is one of the greatest blues and soul s...
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Episode 6
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1:09:38
Russell Morris: Astro Physics, Dogs & Songwriting
I recently caught up with Mr Russell Morris, a living legend of the Australian music scene this week while we were on tour for his new album 'Black n Blue Heart'. We just had the most 'out there' conversations talking all about the origin...
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Episode 5
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1:11:06
Harry James Angus from the Cat Empire - Vocal technique and the art of allowing
I’m lucky enough to call Mr Harry James Angus a really good friend, he’s the twin front man of The Cat Empire and a phenomenal solo artist as well. He has done so many amazing things in music and we are so lucky to have him on the show today. H...
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Episode 6
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1:01:11
Kim Churchill - Success on your own terms
It was so nice to finally have a chance to sit down and catch up with Kim Churchill. I’ve known Kim for a long time and watched his career go from strength to strength. He’s an amazing guitarist, songwriter and singer and really took foot percu...
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Episode 5
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1:10:24