Life Changes YOU

This episode was released back in 2021 and I thought it was time to rerelease it :)The more that we talk about and normalise autism, the better understanding we have.I hope that you enjoy this episode and look forward to bringing you season 6 in the New Year :) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don't know how many of you read the show notes? I have been away most of this year unwell so I thought i would share some episodes from the vault until the new season next year :) I hope that you enjoy this episode and take something from it!See you next year for season 6 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode is the 200th episode of Life Changes You. When I started i wasn't certain how long the podcast would last and if there would be enough interest? Now almost 3 and a 1/2 years in and 200 episodes I feel confident that it is going ok :)Thank you to all the guests who have shared their stories and inspired others to keep going and to realise that we can make it through some terrible situations. Thanks to everyone who keeps listening and sending me feedback :)This episode is all about setting boundaries around your self-care. I have been quite unwell recently with a brain bleed and had to really start taking care of myself. This was a great conversation to have at this time for me :)Isaac LeePrincipal PsychologistMaster of Professional Psychology, Monash UniversityPostgraduate Diploma of Psychology, Monash UniversityBachelor of Psychological Science, Latrobe UniversityThe team at Functional Minds is led by our principal psychologist, Isaac Lee.Isaac is a generally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and has previously been a committee member for the Melbourne Branch of the Australian Psychological Society.Isaac's passion for the field of psychology comes from wanting to help people, to have a positive impact on those he interacts with, and to always be learning more about people, the brain, and the world.Isaac works in a person centred approach, within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework with elements of Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Schema Therapy.Isaac is particularly interested in helping people with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and gender dysphoria, although he is always looking for new experiences, and is keen to help all of his clients in the best way possible.Functional Minds Psychology - We're here to help Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I always love speaking with Chad. We seem to click on any subject we discuss and both bring something different to the conversation. I hope that you get something from this and please eave us some feedback :)Chad has spent the better part of the last 23 years in organizational leadership; primarily in banking and higher education. In July 2020, Chad started Teal Conversations, a leadership coaching business. Focusing on small teams and entry- to mid-level leaders and managers, Chad's work consists of group workshops and 1:1 coaching. His work is geared to help leaders navigate difficult conversations and lead others through change.www.TealConversations.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had a great conversation with Chris and found him to be a great ambassador for change. Chris has had a lot go on in his life and he could have easily given in!Chris is a professional goals and habit coach with clients in business, recovery, and personal performance and development. Chris is obsessed in helping people turn doubt and failure into powerful consistent action so they can achieve their health and wealth goals with ease.After having physical and sexual abuse as a child. Chris turned to drug and alcohol abuse for 17 years of active addiction. The last decade of his active addiction brought Chris to a deep darkness that he could no longer tolerate. He made the decision to do whatever it took. He teamed with a coach and found his sobriety. Chris has accumulated 7 years of dedicated action and accountability. He, in turn, is creating and living the future he wants. Chris competes in adventure races, marathons, and in 2020, he completed his first 50 mile ultramarathon. He is currently running every day for 2,000 days (March 2022 to August 2027) to prepare to run 6,600 miles across the United States. He embodies the axiom “choose your hard.” Chris knows not only the way to become a high achiever, but also the feelings of proudness, joy, and fulfillment that come from it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I met Danyon the day we recorded this episode. I had been sent a reel of his on Instagram and thought he had a powerful story. I wasn't wrong :)Danyon has been through quite a lot in his young life but to hear him talk with such emotion and insight you can see how far he has come. Danyon is a true fighter and someone who has really learnt some tough lessons. He doesn't shy away from what he has been through and uses it to teach others through his resilience. I am glad to know Danyon and he has shown me different ways to see ourselves and how to create better things even though life can seem stacked against you :)I'm Danyon, I'm originally from Christchurch, New Zealand , From a young age I never felt like I was like the other kids.. In actual fact I wasn't.. I was ME.. Thru out my years on this earth I have gone down many rabbit holes and ended up in dark places.. Addiction and Prison being two of them.. However thru the dark I have found my purpose and that is giving brothers and sisters like myself some HOPE and making it clear if I can change anyone out there can and it starts within.. I am now training to be a qualified Chef and am engaged to an amazing Women called Cole. I now know it's possible to have a good life and learn to love yourself... If you are reading this and are struggling, message me let's chat :)Answers Within (@the.answerswithin) | Instagram Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a bit different. I am playing an episode which appeared on another podcast by The Mind Tradie :) I listened to this episode some time ago and it really moved me, it made me connect with Jamie and ask him to be a guest on the show. We have become great friends and talk often, and he has appeared on instagram lives with me and a few episodes of this podcast.What i loved about this episode is how raw Jamie is when he talks about his childhood. This was the first podcast i had heard that really made me feel sad but also inspired me. When you listen you will get a great understanding of Jamie and what he has been through because he is also losing his sight! Jamie is someone that I am really proud to know and call my friend and I hope his story moves and inspires you the way it did me :)The Mind Tradie was founded by Jamie Usher in 2013.Jamie is based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and in 2010 Jamie was dealt with an unexpected eye condition causing him to lose 90% of his eyesight. Prior to becoming legally blind, Jamie successfully ran his own business as a tradesmen on the Mornington Peninsula. Jamie has a love and passion for psychology and understanding the mind and human behaviour. Jamie has followed his passion for psychology and completed study in BPsychSc & Psych (Hons), with plans to complete further study in this area. Today, Jamie works with his clients to help them find and become the ultimate versions of themselves by helping them breakdown self-imposed barriers, unlock emotional chains and reframe trauma from past experiences. By helping his clients reach their desired goals, within all areas of life, Jamie supports his clients to have more fulfilled and happier experiences in their lives.Website: The Mind Tradie Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen and I have known each other for the past couple of years and she is a phenomenal grief counsellor, in fact she is good all round. We have had a discussion before on the 5 stages of grief on my Instagram lives and we had some really great feedback. I think with grief there are a lot of reasons why we don't openly discuss the issue and hope fully you will find some answers by listening to this conversation.I really enjoyed sharing our personal experiences and how we have managed them and hopefully that will enable you to move through your grief a bit easier :)Karen is a trained, fully qualified counselor with a special interest in grief, men's mental health, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She understands how hard it can be when people are faced with grief and navigating our way through the journey. Having experienced a loss of a loved one herself, she understands how to help individuals work through what they are experiencing.Karen trained as a bereavement counsellor for her local hospice where she worked for 4 years and has now gone on to start her own private practice.You can find Karen here: Karen Michala (@_kg_counselling) | Instagram Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was truly inspired by Ben Heron, a physical and mental performance coach and founder of Level Up Academy which serves men all over the world. Ben is committed to helping guys push to the next level in their body & life, reaching their full potential. Ben shares insights in this episode that will help you super-charge your daily energy levels, take charge of your mindset to achieve more and gives you easy to action nutrition and productivity tips. I found Ben to be insightful and interesting and also full of great ideas :) You'll walk away feeling inspired to be more, do more and achieve more. To chat to Ben drop him a message on - https://www.instagram.com/benheron_levelup/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elle is a master of knowledge about the Thyroid and knows how to explain things so that everyone will understand. I learnt so much from this conversation and I hope you will to. If you have been having underactive thyroid issues and haven't known where to start? Then this is the ultimate knowledge base to start with :)I hope you enjoy this episode and please send me your feedback!Elle is a renowned thyroid health expert, master life coach, and a #1 bestselling author with a degree in Philosophy from The University of California at Santa Cruz. She has helped thousands of people worldwide reclaim their health through her book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution, and her online courses. Elle has been an admired leader in the paleo, primal, ancestral health industry for a decade. Her mentor is New York Times bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen Foods, Mark Sisson.Elle is also the author of Confident As Fu*k and the screenwriter of the award-winning documentary film Headhunt Revisited. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Entrepreneur, Success Magazine, Podcasting Magazine, Mind Body Green, Prevention, and more.Website: Elle RussInstagram: Elle Russ (@_elleruss) • Instagram photos and videos Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was an insightful and interesting conversation talking about burnout and the effects it can have on you. Sally knows all too well having been through it multiple times and yet here she is still moving forward and helping others! Sally is an inspirational and empowering woman who continues to learn and share her learnings with others. I really hope that you enjoy this episode and take something away from it :)Sally McGrath is an advocate for preventative health, empowering employers and employees, to make improvements and changes toworkplace well-being, removing the shame associated with burning out, and importantly creating awareness and prevention around the topic of burnout. In 2014 Sally experienced life-changing burnout, preventing her from working for two years. It was the challenge to overcome acute illnessthat inspired Sally to take her message to and through workplaces to create awareness about the serious nature of burnout and the associated mental health implications that were not spoken about. Sally's practice Health that Heals has been built around supporting perfectionists & high achievers to recover and prevent burning out.Burnout Sydney (healththatheals.com.au)  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mila is one of those people that you are drawn to as she exudes compassion and empathy :) When we set up this episode I only knew about Mila from her social media and I thought that was enough! When I learnt her full story, I was in awe of what a strong and courageous woman she really is :) I hope you enjoy this conversation with this inspirational human being.From Mila: As I was moving through my own healing journey, I began to pick up many tools along the way that where helping me heal and grow. I was filling my cup, and eventually, I felt like it was overflowing. That was the time when I began to ask myself, how can I share my strength with others? How can I help other people find their own strength? How can I share what was coming through me?Coaching wasn't the plan, but it became a passion. As I began my coaching journey, with every session I felt more and more alive and fulfilled. I knew, I found my calling. The love that fills me when I work with clients, is the love I give to them during my sessions.If you asked me what I bring to my clients, I can say from the reflection on all my past clients, that I help them find their own strength. I help them heal the parts that block them from recognizing their own potential, and from believing in themselves.Mila (@milas_journey_to_self) • Instagram photos and videos Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise is so inspiring and strong! I don't know a lot about IVF but in this conversation I learnt a lot about some of the reasons that IVF may not be working.Have a listen and let me know what you think :)From Louise - My purpose in life is to transform the mindset and remove the phycological blocks preventing successful women from conceiving and delivering a healthy baby. To unlock the key to their hearts and allow them to live their lives in true alignment with the values of love, joy, belief, and trust. This is where the magic happens, miracles occur, and dreams come true.Fertility Coach | Louise SiwickiLouise Siwicki (@louise.siwicki) • Instagram photos and videos Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Mel from Men Against Mountains. Mel has started something amazing that is getting men to talk more openly about their mental health. It's great to see these sort of communities starting up :)A WOMAN Building Likeminded Connections 4 Mens Mental HealthEvery conversation ,connectionEvery story shared helps save lives. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one of my favourites from last year! The new season starts next week and I cant wait for you to hear the new guests and some returning favourites. I loved speaking to Janja :) It was a great honour to speak to someone who has such a depth of understanding around cults and the control they have over people. I hope to speak with her again in the future.Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Sociology, is an international authority on cults, extremism, and coercion. She specializes in self-sealing, or closed, systems (cults, narcissistic relationships, human trafficking, ideological extremism) with a particular focus on recruitment, indoctrination, and methods of influence and control. She has been an avid contributor to the field for more than 30 years through her research, publications, presentations, and social media.Dr. Lalich is Founder and CEO of the Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion, a 501c3 organization with tax-deductible status. The mission of the Lalich Center is to provide life-saving resources to survivors of cults, programs in the Troubled Teen Industry, and narcissistic families or relationships. The Lalich Center prides itself on its collaborative approach and the ability to provide safe spaces for survivors through courses, workshops, and discussion groups.She is author of six books, including the now classic, Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships; her theoretical work, Bounded Choice: True Believers and Charismatic Cults; and Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out and Starting Over. She also co-authored two books with Dr. Margaret Thaler Singer: Cults in Our Midst and “Crazy” Therapies: What Are They? Do They Work?In addition to working with survivors and their families, she conducts workshops for government agencies, international intelligence agencies, private companies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, and leads online psychoeducational courses for trauma survivors and mental-health professionals. She has served as consultant and expert witness in civil and criminal legal cases.Dr. Lalich may be reached at janja.l@lalichcenter.org or through her websites: www.janjalalich.com or www.lalichcenter.org Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From The VaultA conversation with Nicholas and why he started Mind Muscle Pro.My love for working out and wellness started in college. During a particularly low point, a friend, a savior, convinced me to join him at the gym. It felt good! Then he convinced me to go again….and again. As physical training became a consistent part of my schedule, I started to feel something that I hadn't felt much in mylife…happiness. From there, my voyage has evolved into a love for overall wellness: mental, physical, and spiritual.On this path I stumbled upon a heartfelt passion to help others living with mental illness, low self-esteem, or just a bleak outlook on life. I encourage natural and healthy avenues to help others find true peace and happiness within themselves. I'm a certified personal trainer and a nutrition advisor and promise you I do NOT have all the answers. But I will help you find the support you need.I created Mind Muscle Pro with that desire in mind. MMP is not a ‘program' or a ‘magical fix'. Rather, it's a platform for finding solutions. It's place to share encouragement, personal stories of triumph, and resources.Now, others can join the MMP family. We are not just about mental health awareness. MMP is about finding solutions for people who are struggling. We're in this together.Website: Mind Muscle Pro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Vault.Isaac Lee and I discuss borderline personality disorder. Isaac is a psychologist in Melbourne, and this was an interesting conversation about the disorder. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the vault.I spoke with the CEO Nicole Rogerson back in November 2021. This is an important topic and thought that it may need to be heard again :)Autism Awareness Australia - Empowering autism familiesEmpowering autism familiesAutism Awareness Australia was founded in 2007 to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.Our goal is simple: to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them. We ensure autistic individuals, and their families, have access to free, credible, evidence-based information, resources and tools to empower them to support themselves or their loved ones on the spectrum. We also provide targeted educational programs to families, professionals and the broader community. We support inclusion for people on the autism spectrum… and we have some fun along the way too.In 2011, the United Nations found our work so inspiring we were granted NGO membership to the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) and asked to present at the annual NGO conference in New York. A huge honour, and one that gives us the opportunity to partner with a global network of organisations to promote our common goals. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the archivesI had this conversation with the CEO Carly back in January 2022. I hope if you haven't heard it before it raises some issues that you should be aware of :)Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) is a nonprofit organization that rescues children from sexual abuse by building technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to track, arrest and prosecute child predators. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, we developed powerful technology, which has been a significant tool for law enforcement agencies around the globe. Our technology has improved the success rates of investigators and policing operations in the ongoing pursuit to identify, apprehend and convict individuals and networks associated with child sexual exploitation.As a nonprofit, our mission is made possible through the generous support of individuals and from partnerships with private corporations. This allows us to integrate our CRC Technology into law enforcement agencies in all 50 U.S. States and 97 countries for free. Our technology has been pivotal in identifying and indexing millions of IP addresses linked to the sharing of child sexual abuse material. Our catalog of known abusers helps identify new and potential offenders while ranking the severity of predators to prevent real-time abuse. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the archivesDerek and I spoke about 18 months ago about his younger life and how drinking became a problem. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Archives.This episode was originally recorded and released 18 July 2021. I like playing the older episodes for those of you who have just started listening :)As its the Holiday season around the world I thought it was a good idea to replay them.Conor's story is brave and one that we don't hear very often. We hear a lot about females having anorexia but males not so much and that is why Conor wanted to share his story. By him speaking up it removes some of the stigma for other boys or men to feel confident about seeking help and treatment.One of the things I wanted to do with this podcast is highlight issues that don't get as much attention in the mainstream media. With Conor's story you will understand what he went through and how great it was for him to come onto the episode and share his story. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the archives.Arlene Bailey is a country singer with the band Bailey. She speaks openly about her life with bipolar and how she has managed to incorporate it in to her busy life. This was a great conversation when it first came out and I wanted others to be able to have a listen.

This is the last in the current season and i hope you have enjoyed the guests that have joined me :)Today's episode I caught up with Sarah for the second time and we discussed NXIVM, her podcast and the second season of The Vow. I loved speaking with Sarah again and I hope that you enjoy our conversation.Checkout the links below for more info on SarahSarah Edmondson is a Canadian actress and podcaster. Edmondson is a former member of NXIVM, a multi-level marketing company co-founded by Keith Raniere. In 2017, she left the group and confirmed longstanding criticism that NXIVM operated as a cult. The resulting New York Times exposé of NXIVM's abusive practices precipitated the downfall of the organisation and its leaders.A Little Bit Culty with Sarah and Nippy.Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life: Edmondson, Sarah, Gasbarre, Kristine: 9781452184265: Amazon.com: Books Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am so happy to have Isaac Lee back with me and the topic we are talking about is vulnerability. Isaac has become a favourite on the podcast and the topics that he brings for us to discuss. Below is some information about Isaac and how you can connect with him :)Principal PsychologistMaster of Professional Psychology, Monash UniversityPostgraduate Diploma of Psychology, Monash UniversityBachelor of Psychological Science, Latrobe UniversityThe team at Functional Minds is led by our principal psychologist, Isaac Lee.Isaac is a generally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and has previously been a committee member for the Melbourne Branch.Isaac's passion for the field of psychology comes from wanting to help people, to have a positive impact on those he interacts with, and to always be learning more about people, the brain, and the world.Isaac works in a person centred approach, within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework with elements of Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Schema Therapy.Isaac is particularly interested in helping people with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and gender dysphoria, although he is always looking for new experiences, and is keen to help all of his clients in the best way possible.Functional Minds Psychology - We're here to help Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was really interesting speaking with Jaxon :) He is a high profile fitness guru here in Australia. Jaxon shows his resilience in how he was able to move away from steroids and become more natural in his fitness regime. Jaxon is a 26 year old Fitness Coach & Model from Gold Coast, Australia.With 6 years of experience in the fitness industry and thousands of successful transformations both physically and mentally. Jaxon's commitment to both his clients and to himself shows in his bright, driven and highly positive personality which is a key feature of who he is as a person in general. Jaxon has a strong mindset which allows him to be capable of anything he sets his mind too. He is a family first sort of guy and enjoys anything outdoors and just living his life each day.If you lack confidence in your physical appeal, if you lack confidence mentally then I am the guy for you. My plans are different, not only will they help you see results physically, they will help you see results mentally. Everything I do for you is so that you achieve your dreams not my dreams. I will customize everything to suit your goals and ambitions from dieting to training plans and supplements and help you reach a mindset that has you believing in yourself more and more everyday.There will be hard days that's life but 24 hours a day 7 days a week I will be there.That is why I am the best trainer for you. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, Tim Dormer was on Big Brother twice! But he is sooooo much more than that! This week I'm not going to be giving too much away because I want you to sit and listen to this amazing conversation :) Thanks Tim you were AWESOME!!!!!#bigbrother #timdormer Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollie is a Clinical Psychologist and has a wealth of information to talk about. In this episode we discuss addictive behaviours and how we can manage them.It's surprising how many addictions there are that we probably don't even think about.I hope you enjoy this episode with Hollie :) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was excited to have this conversation with Rob! He is a man who knows happy and what it takes to be happy :) He is a critically acclaimed author and celebrity endorsed happiness coach. Before the conversation I read his book "Happiness from the Inside Out" and what a great book it is. Rob covers so many topics and it's a really easy read. I read it in a few sittings.What I love about Rob is his genuine take on what it means to be happy and how he explains it in a way that everyone will understand. I hope that this is one of many conversations I will be having with Rob!I have added the links to his books and to his website and I hope that you enjoy this amazing conversation :)Many think that happiness, like success, comes from getting what they want. But new evidence from positive psychology suggests that happiness is something else, or at least something more.Presenting surprisingly practical wisdom in a playful and entertaining format, Rob Mack delivers a simple-to-follow instruction manual, based in both science and personal experience, for living a happier, healthier, and wealthier life, starting today.Mack describes eight tried-and-true principles for realizing unconditional happiness and achieving the unparalleled success that comes with it.With a little effort, anyone — regardless of current circumstances — can discover new levels of joy and contentment on the inside and live a wonderfully prosperous and abundant life on the outside.ROBERT MACK - Home (coachrobmack.com)Books - ROBERT MACK (coachrobmack.com)ROB MACK (@robmackofficial) • Instagram photos and videos Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a very important episode! It has taken us 2 years to be able to bring this to you and Emmas story will shock and inspire you.Emma didn't choose her young life, it happened to her. Emma is extremely brave in talking about this part of her life and you will hear how traumatic it was at not just a young age but at any age. She hopes that by listening you will understand what her life was like and help others that have been through similar situations.Emma can now speak about this because she is the first out of dozens of confirmed victims to win a legal settlement with the 2 lawyers who were on the team that got Larry Nasser 175 years in jail. Her settlement now proves that Yogi Bharjan is not only a serial predator of adults but a confirmed paedophile of children.We don't want this to be the focus on the yogi but how Emma was able to turn her life around into a positive future! This is also not about Kundalini yoga but about Yogi Bhajan and 3Ho and the atrocities they committed in the 90s.Important website to help youth suicide:END THE SILENT EPIDEMIC | Youth Suicide Prevention MovementInstagram page:End The Silent Epidemic (@endthesilentepidemic) • Instagram photos and videosPlease read the Olive Branch report for further information:An Olive Branch's Shocking Report on Yogi Bhajan Revealed - THE GURU MAGAZINEFurther reading:Master of Deceit: How Yogi Bhajan Used Kundalini Yoga for Money, Sex and Power - THE GURU MAGAZINEYogi Bhajan Left Generations of Victims of Alleged Sex Abuse in His Wake (lamag.com)#cult #religiousabuse #kundalinyoga Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I collaborated with the Mind Tradie to have a conversation around mental health and how we remove the stigma. It's the first time since Covid that I have been able to have a guest in the studio with me and it was great to be there. I have known Jamie for around a year online and it was great to meet face to face to have this conversation in person instead of on zoom.We talked about the ways that we can both try to normalise the conversations that people are having around mental health. I hope you enjoy this episode ant that you go and follow Jamie on his podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1bUJPkkF35uNkRVFaDQZ6M?si=46349b7cf13547f0 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Janja Lalich talking about everything to do with cults. Janja was originally in a cult in her younger years and the study that she has gone through makes her the best person to discuss this subject with. It was a highlight of my podcast work to have this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as i did recording it.Janja Lalich (b. 1945) is an American sociologist and writer. Lalich is best known as a foremost expert on cults and coercion, charismatic authority, power relations, ideology and social control. She is a professor emerita of sociology at the California State University, Chico.She is a recently retired professor in the sociology department of California State University, Chico, and has contributed several articles to academic journals on the subject of cults and religions. After her experiences in a radical political group that she identifies as a cult, she founded the Center for Research on Influence and Control. In her work, she describes the main features of a "totalistic" control group or cult: "They 'espouse an all-encompassing belief system', 'exhibit excessive devotion to the leader', 'avoid criticism of the group and its leader', and 'feel disdain for non-members'."Janja has appeared in countless documentaries involving cults. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the season 4 opener I have Sarah Stevenson. What an inspirational woman she is! Winner of numerous medals in her profession of Taekwondo, Sarah now inspires other athletes to start their journey. I really enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by Sarahs dedication and achievements not just in her professional career but her personal life too.Sarah Diana Stevenson, MBE (born 30 March 1983) is a British taekwondo athlete.A world champion in 2001, Stevenson won her country's first ever Olympic medal in taekwondo, a bronze, at the 2008 Games in Beijing, her third Olympic competition for Great Britain. Controversially eliminated before the medal rounds, she was reinstated following appeal and went on to win the bronze medal final.Stevenson again became world champion in 2011, despite the loss of both her parents to cancer in the preceding year.Stevenson was selected for her home games in London in 2012, where she took the Olympic oath at the opening ceremony on behalf of all the athletes. Her injury-truncated build up to the Games led to an early elimination; she had taken silver at the Olympic qualifiers despite suffering a broken hand.In 2013, Stevenson announced her retirement from competition, and her intention to take up a coaching role in the Great Britain team. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are looking to listen to someone inspirational then Nicholas is that person!Nicholas found his teen years pretty hard and was heading down a path that wasn't leading anywhere good.I'm not going to give too much away is i want you to hear his story and why he will inspire you Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie and I met a few months back on Instagram where we would connect with each other over the posts we were making. I then started to listening to his podcasts and was blown away with the ones he shared about himself. Jamie has had a tough upbringing which caused him a lot of anxiety in his young life and then more obstacles were thrown his way.Talking to Jamie you learn how resilience and hard work can really change a person and that's why Jamie is such an inspirational and amazing guest.Jamie is based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and in 2010 Jamie was dealt with an unexpected eye condition causing him to lose 90% of his eyesight. Prior to becoming legally blind, Jamie successfully ran his own business as a tradesmen on the Mornington Peninsula. Jamie has a love and passion for psychology and understanding the mind and human behaviour. Jamie has followed his passion for psychology and completed study in BPsychSc & Psych (Hons), with plans to complete further study in this area. Today, Jamie works with his clients to help them find and become the ultimate versions of themselves by helping them breakdown self-imposed barriers, unlock emotional chains and reframe trauma from past experiences. By helping his clients reach their desired goals, within all areas of life, Jamie supports his clients to have more fulfilled and happier experiences in their lives. Check him out at his website The Mind Tradie Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lincoln is an amazing man to speak with and has brilliant insight. I really enjoy speaking with this man.You can find his contact details below and i hope you connect with himLearning, growth, achievement, altered states, sleep, synchrony, & transformation.Mentor, coach, counselor, therapist, toy maker, & consultant. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I speak with Chad again. He has been on the show twice before and I really love how deeply he thinks and the discussions we have. We speak about emotional intelligence and harnessing our energy to move us forward. I think that you will enjoy our conversation.Chad has spent the better part of the last 23 years in organizational leadership; primarily in banking and higher education. In July 2020, Chad started Teal Conversations, a leadership coaching business. Focusing on small teams and entry- to mid-level leaders and managers, Chad's work consists of group workshops and 1:1 coaching. His work is geared to help leaders navigate difficult conversations and lead others through change.www.TealConversations.com  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark is a podcaster and author. In this episode he shares his story about his traumatic brain injury and how it happened. He has had a long career in sports and a pretty reckless lifestyle. Here we discuss how he is helping others learn about some of the dangers in sports and what the outcomes can be to those who participate. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have been waiting to play you this podcast! It's a conversation I had with Dave (Farmer Dave) from Big Brother 2006 and his return this year in 2022.Dave is someone who isn't scared to be his authentic self. In 2006 on Big Brother he came out live on national tv because he wanted to give a voice to the LGBTQIA community. He has also had his share of accidents that have taken him quite an amount of time to recover from. Dave returned to Big Brother this year for its 21st celebration that put newbies and old stars against each other! It was quite an amazing season.He works at Rufftrack-RuffTrack is an awesome youth program based at the RuffTRACK Farm near Riverstone. A fully registered charity, we take on young people (12-17 years old) who have disengaged with school and the community to give them skills, education, a sense of self worth and reconnecting them with their community. We work closely with Hawkesbury police and the incredible BackTrack Youth Works to make a real change in young people's lives.​Each young person bonds with a dog in their first days. That partnership takes them on a journey of learning responsibility, caring for others and communicating without violence. The team then travels the country demonstrating their skills and giving them purpose and a reason to give life a serious go. Skills attained in the program include dog training, dog sports, horticulture, landscaping, welding, aluminium fabrication, animal husbandry, leather work, wood work, driving and licence attainment, carpentry, mechanics, bushcraft, domestic skills, nutrition and physical education, effective communication, conflict resolution, building healthy relationships..... and a whole lot more!If you would like to donate to this amazing program? Then you can donate here RuffTRACK FOREVER FARM (grassrootz.com) Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vandy is a performer and star in Denver Colorado. His family escaped Cambodia before he was born and here he talks about his life as a performer and his struggles with mental health.Vandy j sexton hails from Denver Colorado. She is a drag queen. She is a host, performer and entertainer. She has worked with Christina Aguilera at the Pepsi center in Denver. One of the staples in Colorado as a queen. She loves yoga and is training to become an instructor. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Luisa Sanz. Her insight into mental health and the struggles we have to normalise anxiety and other issues is amazing.After working in psychiatry for over 25 years, Dr. Sanz has recently launched a personal project, Mind Yr Life, for the purpose of sharing credible information surrounding mental health, showing people that they are not alone, building community, and – most importantly – eradicating stigma surrounding mental health. Dr. Sanz embarked upon this journey as an expert in the field, but also as someone who has been intimately impacted by mental health struggles. She grew up with two brothers who suffered from schizophrenia. While she lived her entire early life in fear of violence and unpredictability in her home, she also watched her brothers be judged, cast out, and led down by society.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I had a conversation with Quint Boa about his life, his issues with alcohol and his award winning animations about mental health.Psychology  Quint has a long history within psychology and psychotherapy. Quint is the nephew of Jungian analysts and authors Marion Woodman & Fraser Boa. His mother is Cherry Boa, sister, Siobhan, both are psychotherapists.  Quint gained an M.A in Psychotherapy and Counselling in 1996. Also qualified in CBT and Psychometrics 16PF and Myers Briggs.  1996. Set up a private psychotherapy practice which he maintains to this day. Quint specialises in addiction and anxiety.  Life Perhaps as a consequence of his actor father Bruce Boa (Empire Strikes Back, Fawlty Towers, Full Metal Jacket) Quint went into the film and television industry as an actor, presenter and voice over and sometime technician. In 1998 he was nominated for a BAFTA.  In 2000 Quint began Shoot You (www.shootyou.com) a Creative Agency in London, England. It focuses on using video and animation for business communication. It specialises in Financial, IT and the Healthcare sector. It took off, and now has offices in Amsterdam, New York and Los Angeles. It works with ten Fortune 500 companies.  Personal  Quint lives in London and is married with two teenage children. He identifies as an alcoholic and has been sober for eight years.  During lockdown Quint responded to the ‘second pandemic' of mental illness in children and young adults by producing an animation ‘Understanding Anger'.  This award winning animation led to a short series of other titles produced to help healthcare professionals and individuals address mental health issues during lockdown. These are free to use.  Quint started an IG account in April 2021 as a home for the animations and supplements this feed with to-camera interviews which hope to place some context around the animations.  The Future  Quint hopes to use animation to bring the latest research to life. To raise awareness and understanding of several mental health issues. And to play an active part in conversations around them. Really hope you enjoy this conversation :) Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I sat down with Bob a couple of weeks ago for an enlightening conversation about the Law of Attraction and rewiring your brain. He is a very insightful person who explains things so clearly that you understand hi purpose. I hope that you enjoy this first episode of season 3.Let me know what you think and leave me a review.Bob Doyle is best known for his contribution to the film and book “The Secret”, as a law of attraction expert and coach.He has been teaching these principles through programs, live events, podcasts, live streams, coaching, writing, and even virtual reality, since1998. He is driven by his passion for creative self-expression and his work is heavily focused on helping people decide whom they want tobe and how they want to express themselves.Recently, Bob's attention has shifted from the metaphysical aspects of the Law of Attraction or “reality creation” process to a more groundedand biological look at what controls our experiences... our brain.Bobs website: meetbobdoyle.com and take his test Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Mikey has been on the show before talking about addiction and his work as a counsellor. Today he talks about his life and what happened to him after he was adopted. His life has been full of highs and lows and he speaks quite openly about the troubles that he has survived. He has turned into a great person and is using his life experiences to help others :)

Lyandra is one of those people that you meet who just exudes warmth and kindness. The life that she has walked through has been challenging and at times difficult. Our conversation is enlightening and powerful and I think that you would agree that this lady is something special.

Isaac joins me again to speak about high achievers and what that means. 

In this episode i speak with Sue Roff about Arts Project Australia and the work that they do encouraging people with a disability to enter the arts scene

Mike is a great person to talk to on this topic as he has a lived experience and is also a counsellor. He has seen the highs and lows through his drug addiction and is very open to talking about it in the hope to raise awareness and help others. It is never to late to change your life around and i hope by listening to Mike you will see that there are lots of possibilities for change.He will be back again in the future to discuss his life and how things have been ever changing for him :)

Ashleigh is one strong woman! She gives insight into what its like to be on the bachelor and how things work. She is a survivor from a cult and tells us how she survived and what happened to her. Now, she is studying psychology amongst other things so that she will be able to help others that have had similar experiences to her.

This was an educational chat for me with a really impressive person! There is a link her for you to subscribe to Lincolns blog and get a free downloadBecoming Lucid, Self-Awareness in Sleeping & Waking Life: Hypnotic Practice in Lucidity & Dreams.the URL is: https://bit.ly/BecomingLucid-book)Note: You'll need a digital book reader to open the files. Readers are free for all platforms I hope that you enjoy it :)