This week Nicola and Di chat with the globally renowned meditation teacher, Davidji. Davidji has taught millions of people around the world how to meditate, he’s a stress management expert and the author of several best-selling books including Secrets of Meditation, Destressify and Sacred Powers. He spent over a decade as the lead educator at the Chopra Centre where he helped shape the modern meditation movement alongside Deepak Chopra. He teaches people how to tap into stillness, break old habits and become their most powerful, authentic selves. Known for his soothing voice, his practical wisdom and his signature phrase, ‘ripple it outward’.

In this episode, we hear the story of the incredible moment that led to a total career and life transformation for Davidji back in 2001. Davidji had been working in the finance sector in New York for 20 years when a chance encounter on the street led him to quit his job and go to a meditation retreat with Deepak Chopra, which ultimately led to him working as the COO for the Chopra Centre for a decade. 

Davidji shares some beautiful and simple meditation techniques in this episode, which anyone can practice. He talks about the way meditation allows you to be fully present, and that it’s not about eliminating your thoughts, but rather witnessing them and knowing that any thought that comes, will also go if you surrender to the practice and stop resisting.  

We hear about the 4 needs of the heart, and how we can begin to recognise what we need in any given moment and give that to ourselves. As Davidji shares, it is through transforming our inner world, that we will transform the world. 

We talk about the power of the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. The way you engage and show up in the world can truly ripple outwards and change lives.

We absolutely loved talking to Davidji and were so grateful for his wisdom and generosity. He has a way of making meditation and mindfulness so simple and practical, as well as keeping it fun for all of us. We hope you love this episode as much as we did.  

This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com

Follow Davidji on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/davidjimeditation/ 

Buy Davidji's books here - https://davidji.com/books/

Watch Davidji’s guided meditations on his YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/davidjimeditation

Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/

Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts

Buy your Eir Women products here. Use code OTBF20 at checkout for a 20% discount

This week Nicola and Di chat with the globally renowned meditation teacher, Davidji. Davidji has taught millions of people around the world how to meditate, he&rsquo;s a stress management expert and the author of several best-selling books including Secrets of Meditation, Destressify and Sacred Powers. He spent over a decade as the lead educator at the Chopra Centre where he helped shape the modern meditation movement alongside Deepak Chopra. He teaches people how to tap into stillness, break old habits and become their most powerful, authentic selves. Known for his soothing voice, his practical wisdom and his signature phrase, &lsquo;ripple it outward&rsquo;.
In this episode, we hear the story of the incredible moment that led to a total career and life transformation for Davidji back in 2001. Davidji had been working in the finance sector in New York for 20 years when a chance encounter on the street led him to quit his job and go to a meditation retreat with Deepak Chopra, which ultimately led to him working as the COO for the Chopra Centre for a decade.&nbsp;
Davidji shares some beautiful and simple meditation techniques in this episode, which anyone can practice. He talks about the way meditation allows you to be fully present, and that it&rsquo;s not about eliminating your thoughts, but rather witnessing them and knowing that any thought that comes, will also go if you surrender to the practice and stop resisting.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We hear about the 4 needs of the heart, and how we can begin to recognise what we need in any given moment and give that to ourselves. As Davidji shares, it is through transforming our inner world, that we will transform the world.&nbsp;
We talk about the power of the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. The way you engage and show up in the world can truly ripple outwards and change lives.
We absolutely loved talking to Davidji and were so grateful for his wisdom and generosity. He has a way of making meditation and mindfulness so simple and practical, as well as keeping it fun for all of us. We hope you love this episode as much as we did.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode is proudly supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/otbf">Montgomery Investment Management</a>, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidjimeditation/">Follow Davidji on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/davidjimeditation/&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://davidji.com/books/">Buy Davidji's books here - https://davidji.com/books/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/davidjimeditation">Watch Davidji&rsquo;s guided meditations on his YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/davidjimeditation</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts">Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts</a>
<a href="https://eirwomen.com.au/">Buy your Eir Women products here. Use code OTBF20 at checkout for a 20% discount</a>

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades &amp; they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney!  They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 
“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Over the Back Fence

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.

Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 

Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 

Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.
Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 
Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 
Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.