
A podcast about what we’ve learned and what we’ve left behind on the road to a quieter life.
Join Michael James Wong in conversation with some inspiring guests as we tackle mindfulness head on, and discover what a quiet life means in the modern world. So far we’ve welcomed some incredible guests from every walk of life, including activists, doctors, teachers and authors to share their stories. Join us every week for a brand new episode of The Quiet Life, click any of the episodes below or find us wherever you get your podcasts.
Latest episodes
This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Rachel Hunter - world renowned author and Supermodel who embraced a new lease of life as a yoga and meditation teacher.
This week Michael chats with RIOPY, a pianist with a passion for meditation. In this episode he talks about his creative process for writing music, and how music and meditation are more than passions - they are necessities for him helping him to feel safe.
This week our guest is Jason Headley - a writer, director and teller of tales. In the episode, Jason talks about the risks he took along the way to becoming a movie writer for Pixar, why he created "F*ck That: An Honest Meditation." A raw and vulnerable discussion about life - tune in for a few laughs, and some honest truths.
This episode welcomes the idea that spending time alone can be a great thing, and how it’s not necessarily the same thing as being lonely. Listen in to learn to find out why time alone might be the most important time of the day.
This week on The Quiet Life Michael sits down with Dr. Robin Hart to chat about mental health, how to get the support you need and the impact of bringing more play into our lives.
This week Michael sits down with meditation teacher and author Jillian Lavender. Talking all things meditation - from where to start and how to sustain your practice.
Michael talks to Light Watkins as he offers his perspective on finding your path in life, when to ignore advice and how to embrace your curiosity.
This week we discuss healing from the perspective of a mother, a wife and a doctor with Dr. Punam Krishan.
In this episode Molly shares how we all get it wrong sometimes, and how we don't have to know everything or strive to be perfect. A brilliant episode about the importance of being good to yourself.
We celebrate International Women's Day with a guest who has made it her life's work to advocate and promote empowerment, rights and equality for women around the world - Brita Fernandez Schmidt.
This week Rebecca Dennis shares the wisdom she's found through her breathe work practice and how simply breathing helped her find a more quiet life. She tells us who has gifted her the greatest advice, why it’s important to teach the young ones to notice their breathe, and how to start your own practice if you're curious and wondering where to begin.
This week Michael sits down with professional dancer and personal trainer Danielle Peazer, to talk about how she's been able to stay gentle with herself despite the challenges of life. She shares candidly about who she was growing up and how that has shaped her today, as well as some of the methods she uses to cope when she has felt overwhelmed.
Former scientist and now acclaimed Author of 10 books including the Amazon Top 5 bestseller ‘The Five Side Effects of Kindness’ David Hamilton shares his personal stories and the moments where a simple act of kindness truly can keep us going.
This week on the podcast we talk about why it’s so important to remember the good things in life, and we learn about how to practice gratitude in the real world.
Becoming a parent in the middle of a pandemic is nothing short of challenging. Rhiannon Lambert joins Michael this week to talk about what has made her unsteady recently, where she feels most safe, and how she returns to being grounded.
Ex-rugby player turned Yogi Flow junkie Richie Norton has taken everything he's learned working alongside sports professionals, and actors this week he joins us to share his journey from chaos to calm.
In this episode we talk to Justin Finlayson about how music impacted his life, the tragic event that led him to create United Borders, and how the work of the organisation has evolved within the neighbourhoods Justin grew up in.
This week we talk to Vanessa Sanyauke, a global diversity and inclusion specialist and the founder of Girls Talk London. Her organisation works as a consultancy to engage millennial women, particularly women of colour with FTSE 100 businesses in technology, financial services and law.
On this episode, we talk to Dale Gibson, the founder of Bermondsey Street Bees - a sustainable beekeeping practice on the rooftops of London. In his own words he feels he has a duty to care for the bees, and believes their interest is of paramount concern, as the importance of bees goes far beyond the honey we enjoy.
On this episode we speak to Amy Peake - a woman to hit pause on life to launch Loving Humanity, a non-profit providing the materials, tools, training and support to manufacture sanitary products and nappies in war zones, refugee camps and slums.
On this episode we welcome Presenter, Writer and Director Tyson Joseph for an important look at why stereotypes can be so damaging in society, and how the stories we share, as well as the ones we tell ourselves have the power to bring great change.
A powerful conversation about how getting out in nature affects our mental health, and what happens when we lose our connection with the outdoors completely.
On this episode Michael talks to Dave and Steve of The Happy Pear, about their connection as twins and how they can always rely on each other - no matter what they're going through.
17 year old Siena Castellon is a neurodiversity advocate and anti-bullying activist to discuss her experiences growing up with autism, and why she’s proud to be autistic.
Michael talks to Sharath Jeevan, Founder of Intrinsic labs about finding inner drive and building a life where we can feel fulfilled without the need for external gratification, whether at work or at home.
A much needed conversation which tackles the problems, misleading information and guilt surrounding food within the wellness industry, and instead allow us to explore the positive experiences of food.
On this episode Michael talks to Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker Shaunagh Connaire about why journalism plays such a huge part in shaping the future.
A powerful conversation about living as a minority in the UK, with an open and honest look at the experiences of growing up in a culture ready to mark you as different.
Founder of The Connection Cure, Lisa is dedicated to learning more about loneliness, the power of community and understanding our human need for connection.
Luma Eldin is the Founder of Mndbar, an organisation which helps bring the practice of mindfulness into the business world.
We talk to Dajohn White and Prince Jimmar from Rebels for Peace, a non-profit youth organisation based in Chicago helping change the mindset of the communities living in America's most violent city.
Climate activist and slow fashion advocate Venetia La Manna talks about the pressures of social media and how she never stops learning.
Dr Dani Gordon tells us all about CBD, how it works and the myriad of problems it can support.
Lynn Tabbara TEDX curator and Co-founder of Intaliqi talks about the importance of creating opportunities for quieter and less privileged voices to be heard both on and off stage.
We talk to Héctor García, Author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life about life in Japan, finding your purpose in life and making way to spend more time doing the things that make you happy.
Michael chat’s to Will about lifestyle changes, difficult conversations and making time to do things you actually like doing.
Connor Swenson tells us about productivity at Google, setting realistic goals and letting go of the idea that you need to be super-human.
You don’t have to like everything. Annie Clarke tells us about her experiences trying new things that she doesn’t like all that much.
Is being kind the key to getting over addiction? Behavioral Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi tells us more.
Founder of Run Dem Crew Charlie Dark talks to us about how running can play a huge part of helping kids stay out of trouble, and how his club has helped build a strong community.
Sure they might smell good, but what to essential oils actually do? Expert Lisa Pauley tells us more.
When did we become so reliant on alcohol? What a great day, we’ll celebrate with a glass of wine. What a crap day, let’s crack open that bottle of wine. Camille Vidal has an alternative.
What happens when you take on a practice where winning is not the objective? Adam Hustler talks to us about why he moved from boxing to yoga.
Tech Entrepreneur Niraj Shah offers his insight into managing life with tech and how screens can be used for good.
We ask Jenna Macciochi, a Doctor and University Lecturer about how our immune system actually works.
Suffering from panic attacks and getting so nervous when meeting new people that her hands would shake, Chloe Brotheridge went on a mission to become a calmer person.
Shona Vertue talks to us about why our relationship with exercise has become complicated, and easy ways to keep your body moving at home.
We talk to Suzy Reading about the importance of self-care, and what to do when you feel as though you’ve reached your limits physically and emotionally.
After being told she only had 6 weeks to live Susie Pearl defied the odds and is still here teaching us to be positive, and make the most of what we’ve got.
How emotionally fit are you? Fitness extraordinaire and personal trainder Faisal Abdalla is asking all the right questions.
Can you survive on 2 hours sleep? Hell no. Sleep expert Lisa Sanfilippo talks to us about getting over insomnia and why sleep really is precious.
Jasmine Hemlsey talks Ayurveda and why looking back to ancient practices can actually be pretty useful.