Episode 12 – BRAVE: from addiction and abuse to self-love with Barbara Fordham
This podcast interview features a respected Brisbane-based vocalist and actress with a voice that has captivated audiences for the past thirty years. She is a passionate performer, daughter, partner and mother with natural charisma, beauty and an honest, heart-felt delivery. This is Barbara Fordham ‘unplugged’ – raw, vulnerable and real. Barbara shares her story of…
Read MoreThe Art & Science of REST
Following on from the overwhelming responses from my last blog on the ABC of Self Care, I thought it apt to prepare ourselves for the holidays with the Art & Science of REST. We’ve heard a lot about the importance of getting enough good quality sleep, but what about rest? With the Festive Season at…
Read MoreEpisode 11 – From Pain to Radical Honesty & Living The Dream with Dr Anthony Metivier
My fascinating interview with Dr Anthony Metivier, a former heavy metal band member and best-selling author of 52 books centred on memory improvement, will move you and inspire you to new heights of possibility. We examine practical strategies to not only survive, but thrive in life after debilitating experiences of domestic conflict, addiction, death anxiety…
Read MoreThe ABC of Self Care
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve learned the ABC of Self Care and undertaken a major life overhaul. The catalyst for this change came when I was interviewing a remarkable young man for a podcast interview and whilst he was describing the 12 steps program of AA, I came to recognise that I had my…
Read MoreEpisode 10 – Bouncing Back from Burn Out with Nicole van Hattem
This podcast interview features an effervescent, inspiring entrepreneur and business woman committed to bringing an end to premature death by burnout! Nicole Van Hattem, the youngest of 5 children from immigrant parents from Holland, learned from a young age that working hard and making a difference was what life is all about. She secured her…
Read MoreHow To Manage Stress With Ten Mindful Tips
During times of great uncertainty and transition, stress can get the better of us. It’s during these times that we need to be most kind toward ourselves, so that we may in turn share that same tenderness and generosity with others. Below, I share ten tips to help you manage stress with mindfulness. Regardless of what causes your stress,…
Read MoreEpisode 9 – Rising From The Ashes – From Pain to Purpose with Joe Williams
This podcast interview features a Wiradjuri/Wolgalu First Nations man, with a 15 year career in professional National Rugby League playing for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional Boxing in 2009. He is a best selling author, struggles with suicidal ideation and bi-polar disorder, attempted suicide in 2012 to eventually…
Read MoreHow to get unstuck from anxiety and stress with 5 minute ‘resets’
During this crazy time of unprecedented changes and significant uncertainty, it’s key to have some stress-reducing strategies available that work quickly and effectively to help you hit the ‘reset’ button, whether you’re back in the workplace or working from home. Here’s why: struggling with chronic worry or stress gets in the way of being able to effectively…
Read MoreEpisode 8 – From Abuse & Addiction to the Science of Self-Realisation with Swami Shivananda
Here’s a podcast interview that offers hope to all. Featuring my good friend, mentor, spiritual teacher, psychic and meditation instructor Swami Shivananda, affectionately known as Shivaji. In this episode we examine how to rise above your circumstances – especially when in his case ‘my sense of self was lower than a snake’s belly’ – raised…
Read MoreEpisode 7 – Transforming Your Mind – Cultivating Resilience with Dr Jeffrey M Schwartz
The Covid-19 pandemic is exposing all of us to significant traumatic distress and placing us at risk for a host of stress and trauma related health consequences – even the risk of contracting the Covid-19 disease itself. By proactively addressing these risks with resilience boosting strategies we can all do our best to take care…
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