Dr PETER DINGLE
GUEST AUTHOR & EDUCATOR
G'day guys,
Today I welcome an interesting man who is an author and educator - Peter Dingle. Dr D
(or Prof Pete) has spent the past twenty five years as a researcher,
educator and communicator. He has a Bachelor of Education in Science, a
Bachelor of Environmental Science
with first class honours and a PhD. He has more than 100 scientifically
reviewed papers, 10 books, and a team of researchers breaking new
ground on topics of health and motivation. Books include “ My dog eats
better than your kids, Is Your Home making you
Sick, The Great Cholesterol Deception, Take Control of Your Life” and
“A Supplement A day keeps the doctor away”. He conducts ongoing research
into diet and nutrition, lifestyle and the role of a positive attitude
on health, well being and productivity. Dr
D is one of the rare speakers who conducts and presents his own
professional research. He is internationally recognised and often quoted
by other speakers.
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR PROFESSIONAL
JOURNEY.
I love what I do
and I am passionate about my message. I hear from people every day that I have
helped them and I hear how so many people are suffering and it drives me to
make a difference.
WHEN AND HOW DID YOU BECOME A RESEARCHER, EDUCATOR
AND COMMUNICATOR?
1986 I went back
to study and learnt a love for research and education. Prior to that I
travelled the world for 5 years hitch hiking through Asia , north Africa,
Europe in the early 1980’s
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR WORK?
Helping people.
I love educating people to make changes for the better in their lives. Becoming
more positive, eating better, becoming more active, enjoying life more etc
WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A MOTIVATOR?
Sometimes the
extraordinary demands put on your time. After a full day or few days people
still want to get more from you.
WHAT WERE YOU IN A PAST LIFE?
A teacher of
science, health and physical education
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CHANGE DIRECTION?
An accidental
visit to a university and on the spot I decided to go back and study
environmental science. I literally saw the building, went in and enrolled that
afternoon to start the next week.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?
Helping with the
birth of my grandchild in the back of our corolla. I held the phone while my
daughter and wife did all the real work
Getting a common
sense message out there on health
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON AT THE MOMENT?
More books. I
currently have 4 books I am working on. The next to finish at the printer early
2013 is “Medical Myths and Health lies that are killing us”.
Then
A Gift of
gratitude
Overcoming
illness
Gut reactions. A
guide to health and health digestion
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
People who
challenge the world in any area from sport to science and social issues. People
who challenge the existing paradigms and make positive changes to the world
that helps other people or the environment. The people who are the real heroes
who do good.
WHAT BOOKS HAVE YOU WRITTEN?
My Dog Eats Better Than Your Kids
Is
Your Home Making You Sick
Dangerous Beauty
Improve
your memory your thinking and your life.
The DEAL for Happier Healthier
Smarter Kids.
Goal Getting. The Science of Achieving Goals by Peter Dingle and
Terry Power
The 6 week healthy Eating Planner
The Great Cholesterol Deception
Take Control and Realise Your
Potential
A supplement a day keeps the
doctor away
DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR NEW WRITERS?
Plan, plan, plan. Work out who your audience is, how
you are going to get it to them and all the other logistics. Talk with other
authors, learn from their mistake
DO YOU SUFFER FROM WRITER’S / MOTIVATOR’S BLOCK?
No I love
writing and do it nearly every day for 1 or 2 hours. I always have multiple
books to write on if I get bored with one. Then as one nears completion I
finish it off.
DO YOU HAVE A PREFERRED SCHEDULE?
5-7 am writing.
If I get more time I do organising of the materials, putting my thoughts and
ideas in order and racking down new research
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE WRITING PLACE?
My office
overlooking the front garden and the sun as it comes up first thing in the
morning
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST JOY IN YOUR WORK?
Coming up with a
new revolutionary idea. This week it is the “New French Paradox” or being able
to help someone
WHAT’S THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT YOU EVER RECEIVED
FROM A CLIENT OR READER?
“you have
changed my life”
WRITERS ARE SOMETIMES INFLUENCED BY THINGS THAT
HAPPEN IN THEIR OWN LIVES. ARE YOU?
Yes the
challenges in my life, some of them very big, have enabled me to put myself in
the place of others, to understand them better and to write better. To put my
life in perspective
OTHER THAN YOUR WORK, WHAT ELSE DO YOU LOVE?
My wife, my
family, the beach, quiet times of contemplation but also being active. I love
helping people
DID YOU HAVE YOUR BOOK / BOOKS PROFESSIONALLY EDITED
BEFORE PUBLICATION?
Yes. I have an editor
in the US
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY.
3-4 hours of
writing first thing in the morning interrupted only by my 16 month old
granddaughter so we can play. Followed by making my family cups of coffee and
tea then heading down the beach for a swim and walk. Lots of cups of tea some
activity and rest in the afternoon and a public lecture in the evening. Then if
not too late a glass of merlot with my wife
IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WITH ONE
PERSON, WHO WOULD IT BE? WHY?
Martine my wife.
Because of the trust we have
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO SPEAK TO
WORLD LEADERS?
Listen to the
people not the big corporations Listen to who votes for you and not the
lobbyist. I am passionate against the injustices in the world including the
ones here in Australia.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?
To travel
Australia and the world with my wife speaking and selling my books. We will be
in Fremantle 6 months of the year the rest of the time travelling and speaking
WHAT FIVE BOOKS WOULD YOU TAKE TO HEAVEN?
The bible
The Talmud
The Koran
WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
One morning
waking to the sound of a plane overhead in my house in Fremantle. Then
realising I had missed my plane. I grabbed a pair of jeans and was hopping
across the doorway back and forward trying to put the jeans on. Until my wife
said what are you doing? My response was I don’t know. But it felt like a scene
out of Charlie Chaplin
ANYTHING YOU’D LIKE TO ADD?
One of my
greatest experiences was assisting, I held the phone, while my daughter gave
birth and my wife assisted 5 minutes from hospital in the back of the car. Our
daughter and granddaughter live with us and I love it. Having the time to watch
this little being grow.
We complicate
life so much but it is so simple and so many of us get caught up in the
business of life. It is a real rat race and it does not have to be. We forget
how important our health and our family are.
WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST?
The mums and the
dads who are the real heroes of the world.
Clancy's comment: Dr Pete, agree with you. Why do we make life so complicated?
I'm ...
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "17 February 2013 - Dr PETER DINGLE - Guest Author ...":
Hm a scientist and educator who can't count to 5....
"WHAT FIVE BOOKS WOULD YOU TAKE TO HEAVEN?
The bible
The Talmud
The Koran"
Form what I've heard the person whose life he has had the greatest influence on is his first wife.
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