Challenges That Change Us

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE. The environments we grow up in have an enormous impact on us, and while some destructive childhood environments are easily noticeable, the subtle control of a strict religious group can be just as damaging.That was the case for Rachel Pietsch whose controlling upbringing reached a climax when she and her husband chose to leave the church group they were a part of.Now, Rachel is a voice specialist with over 30 years' experience helping people unlock the full power of their speaking voice for greater impact and confidence. With a background in education, performance, and advanced vocal training, she transforms how clients use and perceive their voice through practical, inspiring, and comprehensive coaching.In this episode she shares: - Her childhood and how religion was there at the start of her story- How she rebelled against her strict religious upbringing as a teenager- How she had to learn about her period from a friends m- The high level of control she experienced from her church- Why and how she and her husband finally left the church- How her religious community reacted to her leaving- The consequences with her family and community for her leaving the religion- Why going through therapy afterwards was so hard for her- What she learnt about herself in therapy - Her diagnosis of hearing loss and the impact it had on her Key Quotes“From a very young age I learnt that how I felt and how I thought was not important so why bother.”“I was told by my mother, your selfish, you've always been selfish.” More Information aboutFollow her on LinkedIn, or her website for her vocal coaching or her speaking training business. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz. Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE.Trigger warning: alcohol and drug addictionWe've spoken around addiction before, but each story shows how differently a path to addiction can start, and just how tragically it can effect the person's life.That was the case for Jourdi Bleu whose addictions saw her first enter rehab at 18 years old. But it wasn't until much later that she finally broke free and reinvented her life. Now, Jourdi is an empowerment coach, yoga and breath work teacher, retreat host, international speaker, and Amazon bestselling author who radiates playful, contagious energy and inspires others to rise from their own shadows. With formal training in criminology, youth work, yoga, coaching, meditation, and breath work, plus wisdom gained through wild life experiences she now lives from a place she calls “Upstairs,” creating a life beyond her wildest dreams.In this episode she shares:The first time she got blackout drunk and how her love story with alcohol beganThe car accident at 15 which led to the tipping point of drug and alcohol useThe opioid epidemic and how she got sucked into oxycontin addictionHer relapse and how she lost her partner to an overdoseHow yoga helped her get back on track and see another way to liveHow she realised she needed to figure her life out and leave her family to do soThe moment she realised she had an issue with alcohol and how she turned her life aroundWhat it is like now in her life without alcohol and embracing her past self and not demonising it Key Quotes“Drinking was intrinsically connected into my identity. It was woven into who I was... I thought.” More Information about JourdiFollow her on her website, or find her book here.You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.com or check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE.This week we are exploring a challenge but in a slightly different way.Anna Grosman is an entrepreneur whose diverse career journey has seen her work in roles from Medical Clinic Manager, to founder of two male escort agencies for women.Her Confidant came from years of listening to women share their frustration with modern dating, emotional disconnect, and a culture that still shames female desire, founderAnna Grosman set out to build something different. The only male companionship agency in Australia built exclusively for women, designed around emotional intelligence, consent, and genuine human connection.But what is it like to not only start a business in the challenging field of the sex industry, but also to do so in what could be considered the ‘less known' side of the field; providing male escorts for women. In this episode she shares: Anna's early life and sexual awakeningHow she built a business in the escort industryHer advice on how to navigate the stigma and embrace your sexualityHer client experiences and booking processWhat actually is Companionship and what does it involveHer recruitment and selection processThe safety measures she has in place for clients and staffThe importance of sex education and communicationThe stigmas and misconceptions in the industry Key Quotes “Society and the education system have to start teaching kids from a young age about consent, respect, and understanding their own bodies.”No one blinks an eye when a man goes to a brothel or uses an escort agency. It's been sort of their right as young boys when they turn 18. It's societal norms and the way we've been raised in religion that have created these double standards."More Information about Anna Follow Anna on Instagram, or find her website here. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE. The relationship between disability and personal identity is incredibly complex and navigating that can take a lot of work and self-analysis.For Skye Shannon, growing up with Spina Bifida had an obvious impact on her life, but it wasn't until she underwent an amputation in her adult years that she really felt the impact on her personal identity.In this conversation, Skye Shannon shares her profound journey living with Spina Bifida, detailing her experiences from childhood through adulthood. She discusses the challenges of growing up with a disability, the impact of social dynamics in school, and the numerous surgeries she underwent to manage her condition. Skye reflects on her identity, the emotional toll of her amputation, and the ongoing struggle with phantom pain. Her story is one of resilience, independence, and the complex relationship between disability and self-perception. In this episode she shares: - What it was like growing up with Spina Bifida- What is Spina Bifida- The impact of her disability on her personal identity- Her journey to find someone who would help her do the surgery she needed- Life after her amputation and the difficulties she encountered- Her experiences with phantom pain- Understanding the impact of amputation- Her fears and challenges in daily life now- Her advice for those facing similar challenges Key Quotes “I ended up with maggots in my toes.” “It had gotten to the stage where my hip had completely disintegrated.” More Information about Skye Follow her on Linkedin. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Interested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE.We've heard countless times on this podcast how the western medical system can often get in the way of, or even prevent people from being diagnosed or healed.But in today's episode we are joined by someone who proved her doctors wrong after they told her there was no hope in regards to her condition.Michelle Niemeyer is a speaker, coach and former attorney who teaches professionals how to bend time so they can stay sharp, productive and profitable – without burning out. After finding her way to burnout and back in her own high-performing legal career, Michelle created The Art of Bending Time, a framework that helps people connect the dots across work, life, and purpose to magnetise success and reclaim their joy. She helps businesses retain top talent, boost development, and keep their people energised and engaged, all while making the magic happen.In this episode she shares:Her early career life and why it was damaging herHow she lived with terrible symptoms that she thought were just normalThe moment where everything changedWhat happened when she went to hospital and why it didn't helpWhat she was finally diagnosed with after multiple different doctor visitsThe extreme diet she did to try and fix it The shocking prognosis her doctors gave herHow she beat the oddsHer greatest strengths that helped see her through thisThe insights she has gained from her experienceKey Quotes“I didn't realise that I was living in a lifestyle that was very, very chronically stressful all of the time.”More Information about MichelleText CLARITY to 33777 to join her community.If that doesn't work in your home country, you can also sign up for The Art of Bending Time Community here. You can also go to her websiteYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.com Or check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE. Welcome to our third and last bonus episode on burn out.So far we have discussed how to identify burn out and how you can prevent it, but what if you're already in it?Well I've brought our in house psychologist Vanessa De Sauty back to help work out how we can find our way back to reality if we are in the middle of burn out. In this episode we share:- How our subconscious thoughts can influence how we see ourself- How these unhelpful core beliefs can influence burn out- Examples of unhelpful core beliefs and thoughts- How to combat these unhelpful thoughts and core beliefs- What is understanding emotional regulation?- The power of acceptance and commitment therapy to combating burn out- Some strategies you can use for grounding and anchoring- How to identify your personal stress profile- How you can make a burnout recovery plan Key Quotes “Burn out is a signal ,it is not an identity.”VanessaTo find out more about Vanessa, check out her website HERE. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz. Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE. Trigger warning: suicide, mental healthFor Tara J Lal, trauma and loss is sadly nothing new, but in a sea of trauma, for some people it can still be one event that stands out as a truly identifying point and that is very much the case for Tara.Amongst losing her mother to Cancer at 13 and dealing her father's mental health battles it was the loss of her brother to suicide that defined a very clear before and after in her life. Now, Tara is the internationally published author of Standing on my Brothers Shoulders – Making Peace with Grief and Suicide. She is also a qualitative researcher, keynote speaker, and former firefighter and has won multiple awards for her work supporting mental health and suicide prevention particularly in the emergency services sector. Tara is passionate about integrating lived experience with research and storytelling to challenge traditional perspectives on mental health and suicide prevention. In this episode she shares:Her early childhood realisation about her fatherHer mother's death from cancer when she was a child and how it shattered her familyHow she leant on her brother after losing their motherThe moment her brother took his own lifeThe emotional turmoil she went through in the years following her brother's deathHow her struggles manifested into panic attacksThe impact of her father's mental health and diagnosesThe moment that made her realise she could move forward after her brother's lifeHow her coach tried to take advantage of her and her vulnerabilityThe moment in her adult life that prompted her to see a trauma focused therapistHer path to her PHDThe big year where things piled up and triggered her traumaHow she works through her trauma now Key Quotes“It just felt like everything that I loved and every person that I loved in the world had been taken from me.”“When I was 13 my mother died.”“At some point I remember realising that my dad wasn't well.” More Information about TaraFind out more about Tara via her website. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE. Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a business and having it succeed, only to lose it all because of a relationship breakdown with the business partner you worked with.That's what happened to Annette Densham and it left her feeling lost, hurt and struggling.Annette Densham was fifteen when she wrote her first newspaper story about a local school fête. It taught her something: everyone has a story worth telling, if you know where to look. Forty five years later, she's still telling stories. Enticing them out of people in business who think they're 'just ordinary', turning them into business awards, media features, and brands that stand for something. She digs until she finds the thread that makes someone unforgettable, then weaves it into something so sticky it clings to judges, journalists, and customers. In this episode she shares: - How her love for storytelling began in childhood.- The significant challenges in her business partnership.- The feelings of shame and guilt can arise from perceived failures.- How her mental health was impacted by the business breakdown- Why listening to your body can help discern feelings of fear versus challenge.- How effective communication during personal changes was crucial for maintaining her relationships.- How finding joy in small moments can help during tough times. Key Quotes “I was compromising myself for everybody else.” “Mentally I felt broken. I felt like a loser.” More Info on AnnetteFind out more on her website, or via facebook and Linkedin. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Interested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE. Welcome to the second episode of a new bonus series we're releasing all about burn out.The incredible Vanessa De Sauty returns to help me break down and explain the next steps when it comes to this experience.Last week we covered what burn out is and how to identify if you are experiencing it, but this week we are going a little further and explaining how you can prevent it. In this episode we share:- What it means to prevent burn out- the teaspoon theory and how it can help you manage your energy levels- The early signs of burnout Vanessa notices with herself- The importance of boundaries in preventing burn out- The different types of rest- The vagus nerve and the different nervous systems- Specific breathing exercises to help tone the vagus nerve- How cold water and ice baths help the vagus nerve Key Quotes “I used to think boundaries was about saying no to the things that you didn't want in your life. But there are things that I really love, that I simply can't do.”“If I lay on the couch and watch 2 hours of tv or movie I might be lucky to get a single point back on my body battery. If I have 20 minutes of sleep, I can get anywhere up to 30 points back on my body battery.”VanessaTo find out more about Vanessa, check out her website HERE. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERETrigger warning: sexual assaultEvery now and then I encounter someone who has lived a life that is so much bigger and jam packed than you could expect. That means it comes with more than a few highs and more than a few challenges. That is very much the case for Andreea Kindryd whose early childhood was marked by moments of sexual assault, trauma and racism. Andreea went from working with Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X and Maulana Karenga in Los Angeles, to work on radio stations in Chicago and New York, and then back to LA joining the crew on TV's Star Trek. In 1974, she finally settled in Australia where she was able to make her own films. Her first film, Sunrise… Awakening, won awards and changed opinions. Andreea joined with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander's NAISDA Dance College and helped launch Bangarra Dance Theatre. She was selected as an Australian presenter by TED during their global,14 city, six continent search for voices and ideas the world needs to hear.In this episode she shares:Her childhood experiences as the only black student at her Catholic schoolThe impact of her mother's fear-driven parenting style on her self-imageNavigating teenage challenges, including early relationships and societal expectationsHer experiences with coercive control land sexual assaultHer involvement in the Civil Rights Movement alongside figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm XThe evolution of her career in entertainment and the significance of representation, particularly in projects like Star TrekThe rejection she experienced trying to make it was a woman in HollywoodThe turning point in her life and the writing of her deeply personal book, From Slavery to the Stars Key Quotes ”You can't go and tell people that you've just been raped, I guess. So I didn't tell my mother, and then I hated my mother because she didn't know what I hadn't told her so she didn't respond.” More Information about AndeYou can find out more about Ande and her book via her website. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz. Grab your burnout workbook HERE. We often ask guests if they would have made the changes in their life if they hadn't faced their ‘challenge' and many say no, but none can definitively know for sure quite like Melanie Lechte. Mel is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in high-level marketing across diverse industries, including sports, entertainment. It was after leaving her high profile and successful career that Mel embarked on a journey of self discovery, only to find that it still didn't feel quite right. That was until she was in a horrific car accident that left her with severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury that would leave a lasting impact.That accident was the moment that truly propelled her onto the path of finding her peace and place in life.Now, Mel is channelling her passion for advocacy into new projects, including launching a podcast and writing a book cantered on brain injuries. Her goal is to provide support and guidance for individuals navigating the often-difficult changes that follow a concussion. In this episode she shares:Her highly successful career prior to the accidentThe personal realisation she made after working in a highly successful careerThe health scare that convinced her to leave the high level work lifeWhy her initial personal development journey didn't workWhat was missed by the medical team immediately after her accidentThe cognitive issues she started to experience after her accidentHer experience being dismissed by the medical communityHer journey to discover help with her brain injuryHer personal toolkit to help her be in the best possible stateHer discovery of POTS and how it was effecting her.How her experience has changed her life for the positive Key Quotes “I had facial lacerations, a broken nose, lots of damage to my face, maybe 5 ribs were broken. My entire body was black at the top.”“I wanted the old version of me to be back. I was like, when am I going to be normal again? When am I going to be the same again?” More Information about MelYou can follow Mel on Linkedin and on Instagram.You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Interested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat HERE.IN PERSON MASTERCLASS June 1st: https://challengesthatchangeus.com/burnout-masterclass-armidaleWelcome to the first episode of a new bonus series we're releasing for all of you!I've been hearing you all on the various topics you want to hear more about and so this is our first in what may be repeated series of extra episodes.You may have heard that I have recently started doing workshops on managing burn out, and I have also teamed up with the incredible Vanessa De Sauty to create an entire workbook on burn out as well.But we thought we could go a little further a do a short series on burn out for everyone who listens on the podcast. In this episode we share:· A bit on our backgrounds in mental health and why we are doing this· What burn out actually is· The factors that can contribute to burn out· Tips for detecting burnout· The next steps to take once you detect that you might have burn out Key Quotes “77% of employees experience workplace burnout at some point in their careers.”"If you don't do anything, you're basically on the road to burnout." You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz. Grab your burnout workbook HERE. So here's a quick peek behind the curtain. This past week or so has been really big for me, and it has made it pretty hard to get a full interview ready.Now I have never missed an episode of this podcast and I wasn;t going to do so this week either so I decided to do something a little different.If you've been with me since the beginning, we have shared over 150 episodes on this podcast, conversations that have stretched me, moved me, cracked me open, and put me back together in new ways. And today I just wat to take a moment and pause and reflect on what I have learnt from behind the microphone. Because it's not just the guests that have grown, it's me too.So I'm going to share some of the most powerful lessons that have stayed with me, lessons about resilience, healing, what it means to really be human. And at the end I'll invite you to share yours with me too.In this episode I share:Why we need to listen to personal cues from the body to identify stress.How resilience involves responding kindly to oneself rather than pushing through challenges.The concept of interoceptive awareness check-ins to help tune into bodily sensations.How small daily rituals, can anchor us through grief and overwhelm.Healing does not require grand gestures; small acts of self-care are significant.The importance of struggle for personal growth.How expanding one's "window of tolerance" involves facing micro challenges to build resilience.Why filling life with purposeful activities aids in overcoming destructive habits.Why vulnerability is essential for true connection and healing.How narrative reframing encourages a dialogue in our minds to reshape self-perception.The teaspoon theory reflects energy management by allocating "spoons" for daily activities.Self-compassion is vital, allowing rest without guilt and acknowledging one's efforts. Key Quotes“Resilience is not about bulldozing through, it's about responding with care.”"Purpose doesn't have to roar; it can start with a whisper, a choice, a step." You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz. Grab your burnout workbook HERE. Jules Brooke has lived a life full of twists, turns and more experiences from childhood than many of us might have in our entire lives.But it's her business journey and her choice to go into solo entrepreneurship that shows how resilient and durable she is in the face of adversity.Jules is the founder of Handle Your Own PR, She's The Boss and Australian Women Speakers.In She's The Boss, Jules runs online and offline events nationally, a podcast, a YouTube channel, and a digital magazine. She started a Livestream video show in early 2024.Jules also mentors business women.Jules also teaches how to raise your profile and influence using LinkedIn, podcasting, speaking, awards, networking and online courses, and how they work together. In this episode she shares:Her childhood, including her experiences moving frequently due to her father's job in the British Army.She recounts her time at boarding school and moving to Australia at age 11.Jules talks about her education at RMIT, studying media studies and psychology.She shares her career journey through various roles in marketing, sales, and eventually starting her own business.Her father's illness and passing.Starting and running a PR business with no experience in PRThe financial difficulties she experiencedGoing through a divorce and raising three children.The importance of resilience and independence.She talks about making conscious decisions to stay optimistic and positive.Her steps to becoming a woman of influence:The importance of asking for help and accepting support. Key Quotes “That was probably 15 years of my life where I have pushed and pushed to get this business off the ground and it never really took off.” “I met a lovely guy who said he would help me and did help me—until we got halfway through and we ran out of money, like he waited until I had probably $50 in the bank before he said, ‘No, I don't want to do it anymore." More about JulesFollow her on her website and LinkedIn You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try our FREE burnout quiz or grab your burnout workbook HERE. Trigger warning: AlcoholAustralians have a complicated relationship with alcohol and it's not helped by how we have created the idea that people only have problems with alcohol if they are complete alcoholics. The reality is that binge drinking and how we associate with alcohol is a lot more nuanced and a lot more destructive than we realise.That is what Kathryn Elliot discovered when she made the decision to quit alcohol after decades of binge drinking.Now, Kathryn is one of Australia's leading alcohol and binge drinking coaches for high-functioning professionals, drawing from her own experience as a former binge drinker. Her expertise is regularly featured in national media, and she works with professionals to change their mindset around alcohol through tailored coaching programs. Kathryn also leads SipSmart corporate workshops on alcohol's impact in the workplace and serves on advisory committees for alcohol awareness initiatives.In this episode she shares:What was her life like before she made her big changeWhat her drinking was like and why it was problematicThe destructive narratives she had inside her head around her drinkingHow her drinking problems started from her youthHow the 'good parts' about that aspect of her life reinforced her binge drinkingThe impact her drinking lifestyle had on her expectations of herselfWhat one of her worst days during that time looked likeWhat changed for her and why she changedThe realisation she had about how it wasn't her faultThe big hurdles she had to overcome to live without alcoholThe cancer diagnosis that further impacted her life shortly after she stopped drinkingThe changes and healing she has gone through recently Key Quotes“Sometimes blackout drinking...It would be embarrassing coming home to baby sitters who would see me in a very drunk state.”“I didn't realise that binge drinking was problematic drinking. So I thought there was something wrong with me.” More aboutFollow her on her website and on Instagram. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auInterested in DISC personality profiling or a Burnout workshop for your team, get in touch with Ali today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we are delving into the relationship between faith, and the ability to recover from a challenge.Lisa Britcliffe was on a search for success and achievement when she los over $100 000 overnight. The stress brought on fatigue and headaches unlike anything she had ever experienced and it was when that she found solace in returning to her faith.She has relied on her faith to recover through multiple challenges and now is redefining real estate with a rare blend of intuition, sales expertise, and an “other-centred” approach shaped by her background in residential sales and coaching. As co-founder of Orium & Co., Lisa and her business partner provide a seamless, highly personalised experience built on trust and integrity. In this episode she shares: - Her businesses missteps and how they've brought her to where she is now- The moment she realised she had had an enormous financial loss- How she survived by returning to her faith- Her feeling of unfulfillment and how she found the right path- How her faith and lack of control fits within the running of her business- The lessons she's learned along the way and how she strives to be 'others centred'- How to cross that bridge to a more aligned and purposeful life Key Quotes “I sought to control because I felt so out of control.” “I invested in other people's success in the hopes that I would receive from them being successful.” “I was worshipping money, thinking that when I had that, that I'd be safe.” More about Lisa Head to her business website or follow her on linkedin. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ADHD diagnosis is trending on social media a lot, but what does it actually mean to live with it? And what does it feel like to be diagnosed with it as an adult who oversees multiple businesses?Beau Frith was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and it provided a lot of answers for him.Now, Beau is redefining climate resilience by helping industries, businesses, and communities adapt to climate challenges rather than fight them. As a climate designer and heat resilience consultant, he develops climate-adaptive strategies that enhance human health, workplace safety, and urban sustainability. Through his books, documentaries, and hands-on initiatives, Beau challenges traditional climate narratives, shifting the focus from crisis to innovation and reconnection with nature.But he does all of that while managing his ADHD. In this episode he shares: - His childhood, and his risk taking behaviour, and hyperactivity- How he was diagnosed with ADHD and the stigma around it- The superpower aspect of ADHD- What it's like inside the brain of someone with ADHD- How problems make happiness- The dark side of not having any challenges in our lives- How he navigates his business journey with ADHD- His tendency to devote all his energy to a certain thing and how it influenced his career- The challenge he faced in running 3 business and needing to let everyone go during covid- How ADHD has served him and how it forces him to think differently- Strategies that have helped him through his journey with ADHD in businessKey Quotes“Most 14, 15 year old kids, ADHD or not, they don't understand themselves.”“It's the fear of failure that drives the success, and that's not a good thing to tie your success to.”“And if you don't fit in that box, you're a fish being told to climb a tree.” More aboutFollow him on Instagram, and find his business via his website. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: Domestic violenceWe've spoken a lot on this podcast about family violence that starts when a child is young, but what about the insidious effect of domestic partner violence, where the perpetrators actions slowly escalate?Often survivors can find themselves excusing and explaining away actions from their partner until it is too late, and that was a situation Jen Harwood found herself in when her partners aggressive behaviour exploded and impacted both herself and her 3 year old daughter.Since escaping and recovering Jen has gone on to found the sensation Happy Hairbrush company, works as a coach, international speaker and author.In this episode she shares:Her past life and career, and how she became a coachThe whirlwind romance she started that set everything in motionThe issues that arose with her new husband once her baby was bornHow breastfeeding helped her keep her baby safeHow the abuse escalatedThe moment her ex got physical with her and her daughterHow she realised her partner's abuse had emotionally harmed her daughterThe process of filing a report against her exThe huge debt she got into in order to escapeHow Happy Hairbrush started and how it helped her recoverWhy she sees her business as a way to fight back against domestic violenceKey Quotes“He got his two hands on top of me and he shoved me against the fridge and he started screaming at me”“He'd come home drunk, he'd drive the car into the garage and there were dents all over it”“Anyone that threatens violence verbally will ultimately, physically be violent”More about JenFollow her on Instagram, or find out more about The Happy Hairbrush on their website or Jen's Book The Greatness PrincipleJen is offering a promo code for 15% off your order for the Happy Hairbrush. Just visit the website and use the promo code: HAPPYALI Jen mentioned Debt Angels and you can check out their website and the number is 1300722560 and check out DignityFor those in the USA, they can get her Mother Bushes. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus. If you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.com Or check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode is a little different. We now how many people have encountered challenges and their individual ways that they have overcome them, but how does a professional suggest we approach resilience and struggle? Dr. Adam Fraser, a human performance researcher and consultant, helps organisations build a high-performance culture to thrive in our demanding environment. Passionate about research, he collaborates with universities across the Asia Pacific and is believed to be the only keynote speaker whose presentations have been scientifically measured for impact. Over the past decade, he has delivered more than 1,500 presentations to over half a million people globally, working with top companies such as CBA, Westpac, Telstra, IBM, and PwC. He is also the author of four best-selling books, including Strive and The Third Space.Dr. Fraser specializes in topics such as performance psychology, productivity, leadership, team engagement, work-life balance, and high-performing cultures. His expertise has made him a sought-after media personality, with appearances in publications like AFR, SMH, CEO Magazine, and Reader's Digest, as well as on television programs like Sunrise, The Morning Show, and Today. He has also hosted regular radio segments on ABC and Sky Business.In this episode he shares:His experience meeting his mentor and how intense it wasWhat his book strive is all aboutHis opinion on why we are not holding people accountableHis advice on how to have challenging conversationsHow we can better support people and hold them accountableThe difference between staying in challenges vs traumatic strugglesThe importance of rest and recoveryThe gender differences when it comes to burn out and recovery Key Quotes“When we don't have struggle it can be really dysfunctional.”“To learn anything you have to be uncomfortable.”“The benefits of a holiday disappear after 3 weeks.” More aboutLearn more on his website or follow him on facebook, instagram and linkedin. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people have just lived a bigger life than the rest of us, but that also means they have encountered more challenges too and Francesca Emerson has definitely lived a life of experiences.She was born and raised in New York City. The mother of three children and five grandchildren. She was one of the first Black Bunnies at the New York Playboy Club, the first Black woman to be initiated into the Film Editors Guild 776, the first Black Real Estate Broker to open an office in Selma, Alabama, and also the first Black American woman to be invited to speak at the Rotary Club in the Blue Mountains of Australia.She faced hardships from a young age and experienced abuse, racism and threats to her lifeHer friends there gave her the tribal name “Senedu,” which means “woman of adventure. ” Well, that is definitely her—a woman ready for everything. In this episode she shares: - What it was like when her mum passed when she was 5- The abuse she experienced form her step mother- Her experience getting married at 18 to a man who tried to kill her- The moment her husband tried to kill her and how she escaped- How she became a playboy bunny and how that changed things- Her experience in Hollywood at universal studios- The ways people tried to make her fail in Hollywood- The people she is grateful for in her life- The other wild experiences and adventures she has had- Her opinion of Hugh Hefner Key Quotes “I always felt, not loved, I always felt a stranger.” “I got married when I was 18. I stepped out of the frying pan into the fire.” More about Francesca Follow her on Facebook and on Instagram. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book into the RHPLS: regional high performance leadership tour: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/regional-tour-2025Work with me: https://trialtitude.as.me/schedule/7f8ae792/?appointmentTypeIds[]=35227528 Trigger warning: Suicide, PTSD, depression and anxiety There are many paths to PTSD and Suicide and many of us would expect a military man like Kevin Humphreys to attribute his triggers for these issues on the intense military battles he was involved in, but it was actually caused by something much more common and much more insidious.Kevin is an Ex-Army Officer, rescue helicopter pilot and mental health ambassador, and he knows what it's like to hit rock bottom. For a long time, Kevin kept his post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety buried deep. These days Kevin shares what happens when you hit rock bottom, how he figured it out, and the triggers that made a difference in transforming his life as a coach and public speaker.In this episode he shares:How he got into the militaryThe act of compassion that ensured his successWhat it means to be a Blackhawk helicopter pilotHis time in the US and overseas and the impact it hadThe loneliness he experienced while in commandThe management debacle that meant his promotion actually created problemsThe toxic workplace issues he experienced in the militaryWhen he became suicidalThe help he received that started him on his path to recoveryHis realisation about what he was putting his family throughWhat he used and did to help heal and recoverHis realisation about PTED and how it helped himHow long it took him to make his problems publicThe important, healing power of accepting his mental illnessHis current relationship with shame and prideKey Quotes“I didn't wanna be asleep and I didn't wanna be awake. I just didn't wanna be anymore.”“That was Friday and the Monday morning I went to take my own life.” More about KevinFollow him on his website.PodcastingFor assistance from Sam, The Podcast Butler, email him at sam@thepodcastbutler.com You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book into the RHPLS: regional high performance leadership tour: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/regional-tour-2025Work with me: https://trialtitude.as.me/schedule/7f8ae792/?appointmentTypeIds[]=35227528 Just how bad is the recovery after an accident that should have killed you?In last week's episode we spoke with Pete Harris about his motorbike accident that he miraculously survived.But surviving was only the first step. What followed was an extensive recovery process for both body and mind that took a long time, and kept rearing its head, even when Pete thought it was over. It was also never helped by the fact that he is yet to receive an apology from the driver. In this episode he shares:- What his initial physical recovery was like- The alignment of personality and motivation levels to appropriate physiotherapists and treatment team- The people in his life who helped and he wasn't expecting it- how his work supported him- The importance of having someone check in with his wife when she was struggling- The important lesson about patience he was given by a friend- Why you have to celebrate the positives or you'll fail- How to widen your window of tolerance- How his kids shined during his recovery- How dangerously bad his PTSD got- The moment he event intro therapy and realised he needed help- How his insurance agency made his PTSD worse- The 3 activities he did to help strengthen his mind and help him through his PTSD- The post trauma growth he has experienced- Why being a hero to yourself can actually help others Key Quotes“I thought about PTSD as a punchline in a joke. I'm embarrassed to say that that's how it was, but it was and I have learnt my lesson.”“I was becoming aware of me being angrier at my kids and wife.”“There are gonna be times where you are so frustrated and in so much pain that it's not worth it” You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all heard stories of people surviving accidents that should have killed them, but when it happened to Pete Harris it wasn't just a case of ‘walking away'. It was a period of significant recovery and hardship.Peter Harris is a seasoned educator and leader with over 24 years of experience in teaching and executive roles across New South Wales schools.Peter currently teaches at Camden Haven High School, where he continues to inspire excellence in teaching and learning.Outside of work, Peter is an avid mountain biker and cyclist. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, embracing the outdoors and the balance of family life. In this episode he shares: - His life before the accident and what he had achieved- The moment he had his accident- How no one thought he would survive- The extensive injuries he suffered- The things he had on his side that helped on the day- The impact his accident had on his wife- The second trauma his wife had to go through while they battled his recovery- The life threatening challenges he faced after the accident- How PTSD hit him and what impact that had- Why his first solid meal was traumatic- The hurdles he encountered in hospital Key Quotes “Doctors at the scene gave me less than 3% chance of survival” “So I had, somewhere between 7 and 9 bags of blood to keep me alive.” “I was thought to be a median strip when I was run over.” You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode is a story close to my heart. Not just because it's a close friend of mine, but because it shares the life altering and terrifying experience of suffering a stroke.Erin Benjamin was in her early thirties when she had a stroke and it changed her life forever.The initial experience, the hospital arrival and the recovery process were all huuuge hurdles for Erin to overcome and she has done a truly remarkable job.If there is anyone out there that is listening to this, that is going through it or that has been through something similar, I hope that this story gives you some hope that it might be that little light in the darkness that lets you know that no matter how hard it is right now, you will find a way through it. In this episode she shares: - What happened in her life in the lead up to her stroke- The early symptoms she experienced before her stroke hit- How her personal trainer noticed that something was wrong- The strange thing she asked her husband to do that was a sign she was having a stroke- The risks her husband took to get her to hospital in time- What happened when she arrived at the hospital- The traumatic experience she had after she woke up from a black out- The positives she has taken from the experience- The aftermath of her stroke and how her quality of life deteriorated- The depression she experienced in the aftermath of the stroke- How she built herself back up afterwards- An important thing we should all know about insurance Key Quotes “And next thing it just went black and I didn't wake up for maybe 2 days.” “Oh my god I'm dead, I'm in a coffin....they don't know I'm alive.” “I couldn't read, I couldn't write, it was awful.” You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Challenges That Change Us – Finding out you have a degenerative disease is a huge, life altering discovery, and for a parent it can be even more distressing to think about those you may leave behind.Matt Butler was a parent of two when he first discovered he had muscular dystrophy, but while he has experienced the struggles, the stress and the challenges that come with it, his story is a story of hope.After undergoing a medical trial process, Matt's life has been seemingly turned around. Now he is seeing improved mobility and works as an ambassador for the Nerve Connection Foundation to help others going through a similar experience. In this episode he shares: - His early life and the hardships he faced with his dad dying when he was young- The early signs that showed something was going wrong physically for him- How he discovered he had muscular dystrophy- The long drawn out process to getting a clear diagnosis- The Early unhelpful medical advice that he got- How long he kept his diagnosis to himself for- Why mindset is so important in managing an illness like this- The hope he found that kept him going- When things started to turn around- The moment he got onto the medical trial and what happened after- What life is like for him right now- What he is doing as part of the nerve connection foundation Key Quotes “The neurologist said, you have got muscular dystrophy and you may be in a wheelchair in 5-10 year's time.” “I was at the beach and a wave knocked me over and I couldn't get back up. I had to get my wife and one of her friends to physically get me up.” More about Matt Follow him on linkedin, and check out The Nerve Connection foundation website. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sudden impact of an unexpected injury can have instant, life changing consequences, and that was the case for Richard Tombs when a freak accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again.During his time whilst juggling his career Richard also represented the Wallabies from 1988 thru 1996, which included 5 test matches and a part of the 1991 World Cup winning squad and 1992 Bledisloe victory.Now he uses his 30 years experience from the medical device industry to help as the general manager of Hearts in Rugby Union. In this episode he shares: - What first got him into rugby- How a coach's death had a big influence on him- The difference between believing you can vs believing you can't- How he got into working with medical devices- How his career in sport was transferrable to the corporate world- The accident that changed his life- How one doctors diagnosis caused him unnecessary mental anguish- His journey to being able to walk again- The tools he had in his toolkit that he pulled on to make it through this latest chapter- What he misses the most from his past life- What he has learnt about listening- How he got involved with Hearts In Rugby Union. Key Quotes “You don't have a choice when you're a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, you have to be patient.” “Integrity is key.” More about Follow him on linkedin and find out more about Hearts In Rugby Union here. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One experience that all parents hope they never have to go through is losing their child. The grief and loss can be overwhelming and figuring out how to navigate that can be incredibly hard.Sadly that was an experience Barbra Schulte had to go through when she lost her son Zane to bone cancer.Since working her way through how to process her grief she is now a High-Performance Coach, Cutting Horse Trainer, the Author of six books, the Publisher of video blogs and Online Programs, a Clinician, a Speaker, and an Honoree in the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.She was awarded the National Female Equestrian of the Year Award by the AQHA and the Women's Sports Foundation. In 2020, she received the American Horse Publications Equine Industry Vision Award for her positive impact on the horse industry. In 2021, she received The Western Horseman & The Art of the Cowgirl's Women of the West Award. In this episode she shares: - What her sone Zane was like- How things started to go wrong when a tumour was found in Zane's knee- What happened when Zane was misdiagnosed- The fun, creative things Zane would do while in hospital- What she learnt from Zane- What it was like when he first passed- What happened in her marriage after Zane's death- Her spiritual discovery and how it helped her- Why she now sees life as before Zane, with Zane, and after Zane- How her grief has changed her Key Quotes“I had never known grief like I had experienced with him.” “They gave him a 65% chance of survival. Well of course Zane and I took it for granted that he was in the 65th percentile.” More about BarbraFollow her on Facebook, listen to her podcast on Apple or Spotify or see her free weekly videos.You can find her books via her website. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you'd like to do more work on resilience check out our course here. Can you believe we have made it to the end of 2024?I know the past year has been a big one for many of us, myself included, so before we hit 2025 I thought I'd jump on here to give a few tools, strategies and tips for how to can approach adversity and nurture resilience. In this episode I share: - Keyy strategies that I use when adversity hits- Why you should ‘clear the deck' when adversity hits- The importance of figuring out what you can and cannot control- How to work out how to measure what's happening in this moment of adversity- Why number scaling your adversity can help- The negative narrative in your head and how to combat it- The importance of being compassionate with yourself- The storm analogy I use for understanding adversity- An activity you can do with me to help Key Quotes “I choose to let go of what I can't control.”“When you can measure it you can manage it.” You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One person whose journey to success could be described as a struggled laced with tragedy is Beau Robinson.Having experienced multiple attempts and hurdles before finally making and playing in the Super Rugby Final with the NSW Waratahs and then in 2011 he found himself at the Queensland Reds and became a Super Rugby Champion winning the Super Rugby title. He also went on to play for the Australian National Team, the Wallabies. He completed a Business degree and now transfers and applies his experience and knowledge as a Leadership and Culture Coach and consultant. In this episode he shares: - How he went straight into pro rugby league- The loneliness he experienced when he moved from the country to the city- Why he switched codes- The struggles he had whilst living overseas- The heart breaking loss he experienced while living away from home- How hard it was when he decided he only wanted to do pro rugby in Australia- What he's learnt from his coaches- What he has learnt from sport that he has applied to the business world Key Quotes “I kept asking myself why am I doing this?” “I was like how has it got to this at 23 years of age that I'm driving the garbage truck, I don't have a professional contract, I've lost my brother.” “I'd cry myself to sleep being so lonely.” More about Beau Follow him on Instagram and linkedin, and his book is here. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's shown time and time again that family abuse and violence is rife in our communities, and it's often the other family members who keep things quiet.Caroline Brunne's story shows just how far families can go to hide abuse, and the impact it can have when the secret does finally come out. Caroline Brunne is a survivor coach, breath work facilitator, author, professional speaker and Founder of INSupport Community. From her lived experience of incest, child sexual abuse, family and domestic violence Caroline has shifted her trauma into transformation. Caroline shares her healing journey and guides both survivors and supporters by teaching them the power of being allies whilst walking beside survivors as they face the complexities of their journey of healing. In this episode she shares: - How writing became a tool for healing, with the completion of her memoir during the 2020 lockdown helping her process trauma and share her story;- Why she decided to self-publish her memoir to share her lived experience as a survivor publicly- The journey of navigating family relationships involves balancing love, grief, and boundaries while addressing trauma- Why she chose to disclose her story to her sister and the subsequent impact on her family dynamics.- The ways that speaking out publicly has led to ripple effects in her personal and family life- Why she chose not to pursue criminal justice and explored alternatives like restorative justice.- The process of finding her voice, from private conversations to public advocacy Key Quotes “I was abused by my father at the age of 10 for about four years” "I think my parents just want to live their lives as adults... as retired people who just want to forget whatever may have happened in their life and whatever they may have caused." “I know that she knew that she wasn't safe before she was actually not safe” More about CarolineFollow her on Instagram, facebook and linkedin. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'Challenges That Change Us,' we are joined by 18-year-old cyclist Toby Inglis, who details his extraordinary journey in the sport. Toby shares his experiences growing up in a small farming community and his rapid rise in the world of cycling despite significant challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, unexpected health issues, and living arrangement problems. Toby has developed a raft of coping strategies, and has learnt the importance of having a strong support network, and his approach to maintaining resilience and focus in the face of adversity is one we can all learn from.Despite setbacks, including health issues, team challenges in Europe, and personal struggles, Toby is determined to continue pursuing his dreams. He believes that overcoming challenges reveals true character, driving fulfillment and growth as both an athlete and a person. In this episode he shares: - The impact of COVID-19 and rowing- His challenges and triumphs in Europe- His struggles and how it helped develop his resilience- The importance of finding your own path in elite sports- Support system and key changes- How he overcame setbacks and injuries- The mental shifts and confidence building he went through- Lessons from coaches- How he now looks at balancing life and cycling- His final thoughts and reflections Key Quotes "For me, it got into the point where I believed for a lot of this year that I wasn't good enough." "It was recognizing that I'd gone from having my old group of people... to sort of in no man's land.” More about Toby Follow him on Instagram You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had guests speak about growing up in a controlling religious sect before, but for this episode we are getting a close up look at what it was like to grow up in one of these groups, while also being gay.Craig Hoyle grew up in Invercargill, NZ in the restrictive Exclusive Brethren Christian sect, which banned television, radio, pets, and social contact with outsiders. He was excommunicated from the Brethren in 2009 after coming out as gay as a teenager. Today he is chief news director for the Sunday Star-Times, one of New Zealand's national newspapers. His book Excommunicated is a multigenerational memoir telling the story of his family's journey with the Exclusive Brethren sect over 200 years. In this episode he shares: - HIs early experience with the exclusive brethren- What he wasn't allowed to do as a kid- How the brethren tried to change his sexuality- What it was like being gay in the brethren- What made him first want to run away from the brethren- What it was like being kicked out of the brethren- How his family reacting to him being gay- The people who helped him and how the world helped him Key Quotes “The brethren were very, very good at keeping tabs on you and very good at finding out where you were” “I was going round to a local priests house and we would spend hours while I tried to confess.” More about Craig Find him on linkedin and find his book on amazon. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impacts that body image beliefs can have on limiting our ability to grow and succeed are honestly hard to quantify, but make no mistake, they can be absolutely crushing. During her 15+ years of experience in corporate leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, Nma Emeh encountered countless women, including herself, who struggled with their body image.This experience inspired her to embark on a mission to develop a practical and effective approach to help women leaders overcome body image challenges so they can advance in their careers, earn their true worth, and bridge the gender equality gap with confidence.Now she works as a body image consultant, stylist, speaker and strong advocate for body diversity in the workplace. In this episode she shares: - The early factors that influenced her body image issues- Her Journey to body image confidence coaching- Impact of body Image on daily life- The impact that body image has on women and young girls today- The cycle of body image insecurity- How she is empowering young girls to find their voice- The importance of advocacy and self-expression Key Quotes “I felt like I was constantly being compared to them (siblings) physically.” “Society taught me that beauty comes only in the physical.” More about Nma Follow her on her website, linkedin, Instagram or Facebook. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: Child sexual abuse We've said before that survivors of child sexual abuse often end up more resilient than others, purely because of what they have had to live through.Well Malika Reese is possibly the purest example of that, because not only did she survive abuse as a child, she also went on to face her perpetrator and see him charged, survive a robbery and survive having a car run her and her baby down. Malika Reese was born in California in the 70's, to a White writer and a Black writer.As an emcee, speaker, writer, musician and storyteller, Malika has been performing for over 30 years. She is Artist in Residence and celebrant at Tender Funerals. She has taught music, produced dozens of community events, co-written multiple shows and performed at many places, including Sydney Opera House, TEDx, Woodford Folk Festival and Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin and Melbourne Fringe Festivals. She is a founding member of The Church of the Clitori. Malika has also written an educational play called ”A Gentle Talk About Death for Little Ones”. She will follow this up with "A Gentle Talk About Bodies for Little Ones”. She is an outspoken advocate to bring awareness about CSA and works closely with Women's groups to speak out against DV In this episode she shares:What life looked like growing up and how she moved aroundHer experience being groomed by her step fatherHow her grandmother gave up everything to try and protect herWhat happened at 14 that caused her abuse to stopHer realisation about her shame and its effect on herWhat her journey to recovery looked likeHow her abuser children and getting recognition lead her to having him chargedWhat the process of having her abuser charged was likeThe moment she and her son were run down by a car and reversed overHow insurance for the car accident was as traumatising as court for her assault caseHer perspective on the healing journey Key Quotes “I was alone in Australia, at 13, without any family, and living with a paedophile.”“The car came through in an arc and it hit me, with my son in my arms and we flew through the air.” More about MalikaFollow her on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to part 2 of our chat with the incredible Nathan Stapleton.In our last episode Nathan shared the highs and lows of life in elite sport, and immediately afterwards, as well as the mindset he needed in order to thrive in that sporting space.For this episode we are discussing the serious topic of his sudden accident that left him a quadriplegic and what life has been like since.In this episode he shares:- The moments that led him to participate I nthe game that caused his accident- How his accident occurred and what happened- What it was like in the early stages when he discovered he couldn't move- The bad times he had ithe early days- How he communicated via lip reading in the early stages of recovery- How he got to the stage he has now with his mindset- How his perspective on mental health has changed- How his family gave him the strength to manage through hardship- What he had to do to navigate fatherhood after his accident- How he has found peace after his trauma- How he started the Standing Strong InitiativeKey Quotes "Time felt like it stood still...an hour felt like a day, a day felt like a month, a month felt like a year."More about NathanFollow him on Instagram.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few people know what is required mentally to achieve at the highest level of elite sport, and fewer still know what it's like to have to apply that mindset to a life changing injury.Nathan Stapleton is an Australian professional rugby league player who most recently played for the London Broncos in the Kingstone Press Championship. He previously represented the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League, primarily playing as a wing, fullback, and center.In this episode he shares:- His early life in rural AustraliaHow he ended up in elite level rugby- The pressure and expectations he was under as an athlete- The emotional lows he experienced in football- The mindsets he leaned on when things got tough- What the cost of his drive and discipline was- The experience of losing his mum at 23- The moves he made after the sharks- His experience with his wife having a miscarriage- Why he wasn't prepared to deal with the miscarriage.Key Quotes “Because I always buried myself in physical work I didn't know how to handle it mentally "It was a lot harder than I was anticipating."More about NathanFollow him on Instagram.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motherhood is a big journey for any woman, but many of us consider that taking that step in your teenage years to be limiting and negative.Julie Allyson experienced this opinion from those around her when she fell pregnant at 16, but it was her mindset and determination that helped her reframe her situation so that she could not only go on to achieve great things professionally and as a mother, but also survive other big challenges later on in life.Now Julie Allyson is a transformative coach with over 30 years in nursing, including 25 in leadership roles. She helps clients navigate midlife, empowering them to make intentional decisions and build lives without regret.In this episode Julie shares:- Her experience falling pregnant as a teenager- How her community reacted to the news- The decision her baby's father made that made things harder- How she approached her education as a teen mother- How her eating disorder played a role in her journey- The moment she was diagnosed with breast cancer- The extreme lengths she went to, to work while receiving cancer treatment- How she handled the waiting game of recovery- What helped her discover her purposeKey Quotes "I was 16 and found out I was having a baby... I had to re-vamp everything and decide, am I going to have this baby or not?""I suffered from an eating disorder in my mid to late 20s... I felt like if I didn't keep control, everything would fall apart.""His family was very traditional... there was an arranged marriage planned for him. It was hard to watch him struggle with that loyalty to his family and the love we had.More about JulieCheck out her website, Instagram and linkedin.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: AnxietyWelcome to part two of our chat with Stephanie Burns.In part one Stephanie shared her remarkable life and some of the huge challenges she has faced, including having to navigate violence in the home and abandonment in her teenage years.In part two she shares with us the impact those experiences have had on her and how they influenced her social anxiety.This episode is not just about her social anxiety but also about the many tools she has used to overcome it, while also learning to live with it.In this episode she shares: - The influence of her early experiences on her social skills- How she developed a fear and discomfort with social situations- How bad her social anxiety got- The connection between her abandonment and her difficulties with trusting- How it helped her to create a safe space for social interactions- The importance of knowing oneself and setting boundaries- Why it can be nice to thrive in your area of interest- The advantage of taking small steps when navigating new experiencesKey Quotes“In the old days I couldn't go in a grocery store because I didn't know how to navigate people in a grocery store.”“When you're having a panic attack and people go, what do you need? You don't know what you need."More about Stephanie BurnsFind her books and email info via her website or go to her facebook or linkedin.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: domestic violenceToday we are joined by someone who has truly lived a life of challenges, lessons and intriguing turns.From navigating violence in the home as a teenager, to being a woman in the military when they had only just started accepting women back into the technical fields, Stephanie Burns has seen a lot.In 1973, Stephanie became one of the first women trained as an engineer by the U.S. Army Signal Corp. Graduating #1 in her class, she received orders to be trained as a military instructor. After leaving in 1976, she worked in corporate roles before starting her own training company in 1981, with NASA as her first client. Others, such as, ABC-TV and presenting at computer Expos in cities throughout the US followed, focusing on helping adults adapt to the desktop computer revolution. The experience working with adults as students fuelled her intense curiosity about the development of new skills and knowledge, taking advantage of the adult brain and nervous system. This led her to make a complete shift from the tech industry to the fields of human behaviour and adult education. A move to Australia in 1987 led to the development of the Learning to Learn program and many others, presented in corporate, government and education sectors. This program, along with others, and numerous books, have impacted many thousands.In this episode she shares:Her journey to getting into the militaryWhy she became an independent contractorWhat made her realise that adults in school behave like childrenThe challenge of teaching higher ranking adults in the militaryThe influence of Stephanie's father and intense pursuitsThe importance of a supportive communityHow a family change led her mother to abuseWhat happened when her mum thought she was doing drugs and submitted her into a heroin outpatient centreHer journey to find her dad at 15 when she was kicked out of her mum's homeKey Quotes“I thought, she's gonna bloody kill me. She's gonna kill me and she's not gonna know she did it."“In my first class were 30 men, they all outranked me, they were older than I was and they were physically bigger.”More about Stephanie BurnsFind her books and email info via her website or go to her facebook or linkedin.You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What exactly does it take to go from not being able to run to the end of your block, to running ultr marathons?Desiree Stanley is the host of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, and she discovered exactly what it would take to go from a non-runner to completing multiple ultramarathons in her 40s/. Desiree's entrepreneurial spirit drives her various ventures, showcasing adaptability and commitment to turning ideas into reality. As a digital creator and Amazon Influencer, she crafts engaging narratives that invite followers into her world. Her shopping adventures are not just about acquiring items but celebrating the joy of discovery and well-crafted deals. Through her dynamic journey, Desiree's experiences embody resilience, creativity, and an unyielding pursuit of a life rich in passion, purpose, growth, and discovery in the chapters yet to unfold.In this episode she shares:- What motivated her to begin began running at the age of 40- How she overcame her dislike of running- Her running progression.- The importance of setting small, achievable goals and gradually building up to larger ones.- Why each race distance was a new challenge- The important mindset tools that running taught her- The value of shared experiences and encouragement during tough training sessions.- How the discipline, grit, and problem-solving skills she developed through running translated to other areas of her life.Key Quotes "I ran my first 5K in 2011, my first 10K in 2012, a half marathon in 2013, and my first full marathon in 2016."“I couldn't even run from my front door to the end of the block without being winded.”“Just because it's hard, doesn't mean it's impossible. It may take longer than we think it's going to take... but it happened ultimately. So it was hard, it was achievable, it wasn't impossible.”More about DesireeFollow her on Instagram or listen to her podcastYou can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: domestic violence and mental healthWhen it comes to domestic violence, no two situations are the same. That is why it can be so hard to understand from the outside what exactly is going on. We might look at someone driven and successful and find it impossible to believe they could end up in such a situation, but there can be all kinds of factors that influence self worth and affect a person's ability to break free. For Emily-Jayne Sarrof multiple instances of burn out played a big role in her story.Emily-Jayne is a Graduate of Architectural Design, Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, Business Mentor, social media figure, host of the Empower with Em Podcast, and 6 figure business owner. She is an expert in all things creative design and leverages this to help business owners scale through elevating their branding and marketing.In this episode she shares:- The initial burn out she experienced- The burnout she experienced from the job she'd taken to help stop burn out- How domestic violence entered her life because of the burn out- What she did wrong in hustling for her business- What made her realise she had bad burn out- Why she wouldn't have listened to people warning her before she burnt out- The moment that made her realise she was in a dv situation- How a dog park helped heal her to the point of freeing herself- The big impact her overseas travel had on her- The importance of Defining Non-Negotiables in Life and Business- How changing her belief system has helped her- What does life look for her nowKey Quotes“What was meant to become a journey for me to recover from burn out, became a journey to even deeper burn out.”“I remember saying to myself I don't love this person, I can't be with this person, and yet I didn't leave“Ignoring the signs of needing rest is counter productive to the goals I want to be working towards in my business.”More about Emily-JayneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerwithem/Her podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/empowerwithempodcastYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Trigger warning: Domestic violence, sexual assault, mental healthWhile abuse within the family is something we have discussed on this podcast, one topic we have not covered as much, which often goes hand in hand, is the abandonment many children go through in this experience.Dante Amato is renowned in the Personal Development space for the deeply nurturing and transformational spaces she holds. She is a Business Mentor, Transformational Life Coach, Spiritual Guide and Energy Practitioner. But besides being a coach, Dante is a woman who has walked the path of trauma and triumph, gaining valuable insights that fuel her mission to help others.From an early age she experienced abandonment, abuse, manipulation and trauma which extended far into her life. As an adult she has done a loooot of healing and work, but her story is one that I think will resonate with a lot of people.In this episode she shares:Her experience of being abandoned by her mum as a childThe experience of spending time with her unstable mother as a childHer experience with domestic abuse in her mother's homeHow her brother was manipulated and let down by their motherHow her relationship with her husband helped herWhat happened when she was diagnosed with infertilityWhat her journey to heal was likeThe thing that kept her going through recovery when things got really hardHow she developed her voice in adulthoodThe way she was able to work through her angerWhat she is doing now to help othersKey Quotes“I had to completely cut my mother off. Really intentionally and energetically remove her from my life.”“The constant thought that I had was that I just need to do everything that I can to make her love me.”“When bad things happened, we would never ever speak about them.”More about DanteDante's website: https://www.danteamato.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanteamato/?hl=enMinibook: https://www.danteamato.com/mini-book-of-self-discoveryYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024For many of us reading and writing seems pretty common place. So much so that we might not even consider what it must be like to navigate our modern world without an ability to read and write.Graham Neville dropped out of school in year 10 and ever since, he navigated he world with a very minimal ability to read and write up until his 50's. For his entire life he hid this from the world, sharing his secret with only a select few.But with covid lockdowns and the world increasingly moving online he realised he had to make a change, but even he couldn't have predicted the massive effect this move would have on his life.He was asked to appear on the SBS program Lost For words, has been a guest speaker on numerous occasions and his personal life has also benefitted from the boom in self confidence he has experienced as well.In this episode Grahame shares:- His early career life after he dropped out of school- His early struggles with reading and writing- What his life was like without reading and writing- How he hid is inability to write and read- Why the fear of getting found out was so serious for him- How he finally took the step to change things- how doing the course got him on tv- The scary experience of being in Sydney with no support for weeks- The surprising support he received- The avenues and opportunities he has gotten since- The huge change in his self confidenceKey Quotes “The fear was overwhelming.” “When it came to reading and writing I just delegated.” “The first book I read was cat in the hat, and now I'm reading the barefoot investor.”More about GrahameYou can watch Lost For Words season 2 here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/lost-for-words/season-2You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Trigger warning; domestic violenceIt's so often the case that one trauma can result in an entirely different one down the track.That is the case for Marleen Mour, a 38yr old single mum who ran away from Egypt and an unwanted engagement at age 19 to build her life in Australia.She battled obesity, binge eating and self-loathing for decades before she finally discovered the power of self love for Permanent weight loss and lost 49kg/ 108lbs which she's kept off for 13 years now, even after becoming a mum.Today she's helped over 1,000 women of all ages to Permanently lose weight by healing their relationship with food, their bodies and themselves.In this episode she shares:- Why her mum took her children and escaped to Australia for 4 years- How her difficult home life created emotional eating for her- The huge opportunity that helped her finance her escape- How her family repeatedly attempted to prevent her escape- How she managed to make it to Australia with $100 cash- Why her eating problems continued and grew after she moved to Australia- The climactic moment that she realised how badly she was treating herself- The journey she went on to process her emotions rather than eat them,- How her journey has evolved to a point where she helps others with their emotional eating- The tools and strategies she point in place to manage her emotional eatingKey Quotes“I thought I'd left the abuse behind but here I was abusing myself”“The night of my flight my mum dead bolted the doors and took the keys until my flight took off without me.”“We think we're unhappy because we're overweight but really we're overweight because we're unhappy.”More about MarleenWebsite: http://www.marleenmourcoaching.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marleen.nourYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Trigger warning: sexual assault, hate crime, attempted murderIn this episode we will be discussing the experience of David Keck, a man in the U.S. who was brutally attacked 9 years ago and left for dead, simply because he was gay. The experience of a hate crime is something not all of us will ever truly understand but the lessons David has to share can help us all. Believe me when I say that David's story will shock and then also inspire you. Now David uses his experience to help others. As a professional Life Coach, David draws on his experience working with clients who have faced Borderline Personality Disorder, survivors of hate crimes, survivors of domestic violence, and PTSD. He is also one part of the “The Process Of Healing Podcast” (Formerly Surviving Podcast) where they to shed light on the struggles faced during and after traumatic experiences by sharing interviews with survivors, experts and answering listener questions.In this episode he shares:His personal experience being gay as a young man and how it helped himThe early stages of his night before the attackWhat is believed to have happened as part of the attackThe aftermath of the attackThe harsh journey after he was released from hospitalThe prejudice that happened with the police forceThe shockingly short amount of time his attacker spent in prisonThe dark space he was in after the attackWhat the early stages of his road to recovery looked likeThe pivotal moment that helped with his recoveryHow he took control of his life againKey Quotes"I had someone who was on trial, telling my mother what I looked like taking my last breath, describing my lips turning blue, saying that I looked like a fish out of water."“The only revenge I thought that I could get was to live.”“He spent about 2 hours sexually assaulting and beating me…and called the mother of his children and confessed to murder.”More about DavidThe podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-process-of-healing/id1572182113Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/processofhealing_pod/You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Trigger warning,: domestic violenceWe all know I am obsessed with discussing resilience on this podcast and the many ways it can show up.One area we haven't really covered though is the challenge of redefining ourselves in Mid Life when we can go through some of the biggest changes of our lives. And overcoming those changes can take some real resilience.Jo Clark is one of those really resilient people who has not only gone through it, but is now helping others to do the same. Jo's life once moved at breakneck speed. She juggled the demands of work, family, and keeping everything running smoothly. She guided her children through school, cared for dying parents, and coped with their loss. After decades of teaching, she hit burnout while also navigating the challenges of perimenopause. And amidst it all, Jo and her family moved to a new town. Now, all of her inner transformation work, decades of teaching experience, studies and mentoring expertise have all led her to create a heart-led business that supports women through this phase of life.In this episode she shares:- Her childhood experiences of domestic violence- What it was like living on the land in remote Australia- The challenge of transitioning from the land to a different lifestyle- Her experience with empty nest syndrome and Resilience- Why Midlife is a time for reflection and re-evaluation of one's values and life choices.- How grief can be multi-layered and complex, and it can impact different aspects of lifeKey Quotes"Open conversations about domestic violence are crucial""Experiences of adversity can shape a person's resilience”More about JoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/Website www.Joclarkcoaching.comPodcast: Redefining Midlife: https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/podcastYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Listeners of the podcast know I have been diagnosed with POTS or Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. This is something many people can spend years suffering through before ever getting an official diagnosis, and one man who knows that well is Caelum Schild.Caelum, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over 12 years of experience in hospital rehabilitation, private practice, and GP clinics.After his own battles with POTS and other health conditions, he founded Lofty Health and Wellness to offer specialized allied health services for individuals with conditions like POTS, ME/CFS, EDS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, and other invisible illnesses.In this episode Caelum shares:The early injuries that got him interested in how the human body worksWhat hyper mobility is and why it is a sign of something moreWhat made him aware there was something different with him and his bodyThe time his POTS symptoms were confused as depression over the loss of his sisterHow he figured out he was misdiagnosedWhat a bad day looked like for him at the start of his journeyThe narratives he told himself as he struggled with his healthHow he manages the fear and uncertainty that comes with POTSHow he got involved with the pots foundationHow the stresses of life have made his POTs worseThe reason why he does what he doesThe fundraiser he is doingKey Quotes “I would just have to go to the toilet and have a lay down, at 9 o'clock in the morning.”"That extra stress and then the impact on your sleep and then you just find that you don't have that energy come the end of the week and it just starts to disrupt everything."More about CaelumYou can find out more about his services: https://loftyhealth.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftyhealthandwellness/You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Burn out is a topic we have covered before, but what happens when you are a high performer, working overseas far away from all your support networks and it hits you when you are completely unprepared for it? Dr Kellie Pritchard-Peschek is a performance scientist, executive health coach, and speaker who helps executive women on the brink of burnout restore their health and return to high performance. In a former life, Dr Kellie Pritchard-Peschek worked with Olympic athletes across Australia and Europe, supporting them in achieving medal-winning performances at international events such as the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, as well as World, European, and Pan Pacific Championships. It was her dream job but it was also where she neglected personal health and became a burned-out wreckIn this episode she shares:Her early career life and the kind of high performance lifestyle she ledWhat happened when she went overseasWhat happened with the new job and move that had an impact on herWhat it was like when she realised how bad things had gottenWhy she couldn't even admit to herself how bad things were at the startThe moment that forced her to stopHow exercise turned from her support to the thing that made things worseThe problem with keeping our struggles to ourselvesWhat the process of unpacking and dealing with it was like for herThe shame and guilt she felt around her burn outKey Quotes“I didn't have family, I didn't have friends to lean into when things got pressured and tough in that work situation“I ignored those pebbles, those rocks, and it wasn't until the boulder came that it stopped me in my tracks.”“I remember walking the halls of my apartment in the cold, the dark, just crying in sheer frustration and utter exhaustion.”More about KellieYou can find her website here: https://www.drkellierose.com/home/Or follow her on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelliepritchard/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellierose/You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.com Or check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Trigger warning: miscarriageGrief is a nuanced and varied thing can hits everyone differently and often in unexpected ways. One person who knows about this is Katie Rössler. In late 2018, her life came to a halt. Her mother died unexpectedly, and the following year, she experienced two miscarriages while trying for a third child. This led to burnout, and relationship struggles as she work through parts of her life not turning out the way she'd hoped. Now, after 15 years as a licensed therapist working with individuals, couples, and families, she felt a deeper calling to help high achievers become more confident in creating their dream relationships.In this episode Katie shares:The moment she found out about her mother's death when she lived overseasThe pregnancy losses she experienced in the year after her mums deathHer realisation about grief after her experiencesThe different kinds of griefHow journaling helped her through her griefWhat can happen when you hold grief inTools for grounding yourself from your grief when you are not in a safe spaceHow different people will and wont be able to help us with our griefWhat she suggests to do to get back to friends and people after you have retreated into your griefHow she suggests you can get people to accept their grief and take supportHer advice for how people can take the first steps to embracing and working with their griefKey Quotes“There's just this mental game that starts to get played of, I must be being punished, there must be something I've done.”“Really the definition of grief is letting go of the way we thought life would or should go.”More about KatieThe link to her relationship assessment is here: www.katierossler.com/relationship-assessmentHer book, The New Face of Grief: www.thenewfaceofgrief.comWebsite: https://katierossler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/?hl=enYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love High performance then check out our 3 day summit in October this year, only 30 places: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024Trigger warning: Domestic ViolenceImagine joining the police force to save lives and make a difference, only to get so bogged down in bureaucracy and rules that you are unable to do anything when called out to a suspected domestic violence incident.Now imagine that the woman who called you out is found dead 6 months later.That's the experience of Jamie Pultz, who left the police force not long afterwards and went on to launch the podcast Beenham Valley Road to investigate the death of Kirra McLoughlin.In this episode Jamie shares:How he got into the policeThe hardest parts about being in the policeThe time he was called out to Kirra's homeHow it felt after he was unable to do anythingHow he got into starting the podcastWhy it's so hard to prove psychological and other damage in suspected domestic abuse situationsOne of the positives that is helping with domestic violenceThe challenges he had in doing the podcastThe challenge of pushing for a coronial inquestHow his life has changed with podcastingWhat we should be doing to combat domestic violenceThe anxious thoughts he had about the whole podcastHow he managed his self doubtKey Quotes“My mentor shouldn't have been a mentor.”“Legally we did the right thing, but morally you feel like, if we could turn back the clock what could we have done?”“I've seen the system work and I've seen the system fail and in my short time in the police there was a lot of arse covering going on.”More about JamieYou can follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pultzy/You can find all his creative projects here: https://www.six10mediagroup.com/And you can listen to the podcast about Kirra here: https://www.six10mediagroup.com/beenhamvalleyroadYou can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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