Damien is a classic high achieving guy who has experienced life with a ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality. From a rugged high country upbringing in Wanaka, New Zealand to the pressure cooker environment of fast paced kitchens, Damien also enjoyed the action that travel, bright lights and big cites brought him. He now owns several businesses playing both active and silent roles; has a beautiful wife and big responsibilities to a large brood of siblings. Damien hasn’t always been a meditation teacher and in fact has come full circle from being the world’s biggest sceptic to someone who has directly benefited from changes that are profound and amazing.

Damien grew up in a small country town in NZ and recognised his passion for food at an early age while working in his parents restaurant before completing his apprenticeship. A sea change led him to Australia where he worked for Matt Moran as Sous Chef for four years before becoming Head Chef at the Brooklyn Hotel, playing a major role in achieving 14/20 in the Sydney Morning Herald  Good Food Guide .