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On this episode, Jo and Sue are joined by registered psychologist, Dr Angharad Candlin.  Angharad has over 30 years experience dealing with families and children, and happily shares her views on 'post covid school phobia', anxiety, depression and improving our overall mental health.    Do you have a child who is suffering from anxiety or depression, and just don't know what to do? Are you aware that displaying symptoms of depression or anxiety does not actually mean a diagnoses of depression or anxiety?   Join Jo, Sue and Angharad as they discuss; What parents/caregivers can do to help children deal with their experiences, emotions and feelings - and what not to do! Brain health and the simple things we can do to help this amazing organ to be its very best The physical and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety Easy tools and strategies to implement for improved mental health.   In 2020, Jo and Sue published their first book together. HATE MYSELF HATE MY LIFE - A Teenage Guide to finding Self-Confidence and Inner-Love.  HATE MYSELF HATE MY LIFE is in over half the high schools in New Zealand and is being used by parents, educators, counsellors and teens around the world.  To purchase your copy, please visit www.impact-mentalhealth.com  or your favourite online book distributor. 

Kath Koschel has proven time and time again just how resilient she is. As a young girl, all Kath wanted to do was play cricket. Kath trained hard and got to the top of her game to play professionally for New South Wales. But after only four games, Kath broke her back and wound up in rehab with a diagnosis of paralysis.  How does one so young deal with such a devastating blow?? Energetic, determined and gritty, Kath thought, 'bugger that' and taught herself to walk again. Sadly after beating her diagnosis of paralysis and learning to walk again, Kath's life came crashing down again when she lost her partner to suicide. Kath has experienced many other adversities; people have often said to her, "I could not have coped and got through the things you have suffered" Kath's doesn't believe this for a second; she thinks anyone can get through anything.  Kath relies on three tools, Gratitude, Humour and Kindness, to help her tackle life and look after her mental health.  Kath, an active mental health advocate, is the founder of Kindness Factory, a global not for profit organisation and movement which inspires ordinary people to do extraordinary things.  Tune in to listen to another fab, engaging and inspiring episode of Pods with Posh and Pool - Join Jo, Sue and Kath as they chat, facing adversity, 'Resilience' - what it is, do we all have it, can it be learned? And Kath's 3-top tips for upgrading our mental health that we can all easily implement in our life.  Find out more about Kath's beautiful soul goal at www.kindnessfactory.com  

We are living in uncertain times - learning Resilience is more important now than ever before.  Are you a parent or caregiver of young children who is dreading the impending teen years ahead? Would you like to prepare now for the teen years, so you and your child have good foundational life skills to cope with upcoming emotional and physical changes? Would you like to understand the role of Resilience and how it can help your children navigate life? There's no doubt about it, parenting is tough, and it would be lovely if it came with a step by step guide book on how the heck to do it.  Join Jo and Sue from ImpACT-Mental Health and authors of HATE MYSELF HATE MY LIFE - A Teenage Guide to finding self-confidence and inner-love, as they discuss one of their favourite topics - Resilience, and specifically, building resilience for the teen years.  What is Resilience?, why it is important?, and how we can help our children learn and develop it so they have skills to and mindset to help them get through challenges, disappointments and adversities of life? After all, adversity doesn't discriminate. Pain and failures will come our way and we all need techniques and strategies in our toolbox to survive and thrive.  It takes a village to raise a child.  The more knowledge we have the better we can be.   To each and every parent, caregiver, and educator - well done, you're doing a great job!  

What obstacles prevent you from living a fulfilled life? What excuses are you making? What is stopping you from achieving the 'perceived' unachievable? Tune in to this high energy episode to be inspired and blown away by Cam Calkoen (2020 Speaker of the Year - National Speakers Association of New Zealand) Cam is not one to let anything hold him back. Doctors said he would never be able to talk or run at a very high level - Cam decided otherwise!!! Errrrrmmmmmm, speaker of the year and full-time ex-athlete who has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro???!!!! - nope, Cam has certainly not allowed Cerebral Palsy to stop him from doing the 'perceived' unachievable. Cam is an inspiration who chooses the direction of his life, sets targets and likes to smash goals. Cam's positive energy is addictive! Join Jo, Sue and Cam as they discuss the importance of dreams, the advantages of thinking outside the box, the ability to push through our comfort zones and an egg & spoon race!!! "Dream big, achieve more." ~Cam Calkoen~ Find Cam at www.camcalkoen.com  

How do you deal with the loss of a loved one? What is your coping mechanism? What gets you through life's tough times? Dean Payn has a bright smile, a warm personality and a big heart. But we know behind every happy face there lies a story. Dean is an Entrepreneur, Visionary and the founder of The Crate flexible office space. The Crate is a shared working community hub for an assortment of businesses; it is open, bright, friendly, nurturing, supportive and inclusive - all of which genuinely epitomises Dean himself.  Aged 15, Dean lost his brother who happened to be his best buddy, in a tragic accident. How does one so young, cope and live through something so huge?? Dean may have been labelled 'the eternal optimist', but does this come naturally to him or is it a conscious decision? What are the warning signs we need to notice to keep ourselves in tip top health, both physically and mentally? What is a legacy and do we have to die to leave one? Join Jo, Sue and Dean as they chat Faith, Loss and Inspiration. Listen in to hear Dean open his heart and share his story of tragedy, and how it has helped mould his life. https://thecrate.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/thecratesharedspace  

Are you living with an eating disorder? Do you feel lonely and isolated? Do you know someone with an eating disorder and can't understand how they feel or what they are going through? Are you struggling with your mental health and the need to be in control? Then this is a must listen to episode for you!! Poppy Wortman; yoga teacher, celebrant and author of 'The tale of Poppy and Ed' is brave and courageous as she shares with us what it is really like to live with an Eating Disorder. 'The tale of Poppy and Ed' started as a blog while travelling, intending to help her mum understand her relationship with Ed, but soon turned into her first self-penned book about her own experience of living with an eating disorder for 20 years. Ed was once poppy's entire life, controlling her every thought, action and feeling. For 20 years Poppy's self-worth was attached to weight and shape. Now a yoga teacher who is at peace with who she is, listen in to hear all about her journey from pain to peace.  Join Jo, Sue and Poppy as they talk about the myths of eating disorders, the stigmas and shame attached to behaviours, and the embarrassment and humiliation victims carry. To connect with Poppy you can find her on www.poppedthequestion.co.nz or Instagram: poppyrosewort To read more about HATE MYSELF HATE MY LIFE -https://impact-mentalhealth.com/book/

Jo and Sue, co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health and co-hosts of Pods with Posh and Pool, are passionate about raising awareness of mental health and providing tools, techniques and strategies to help survive and thrive in the world in which we find ourselves.   In this episode Sue and Jo delve into the topic of Worry! Let's face it, most of us have things in our life that cause us concern. Relationships, family, friends, work, money, health and much much more. We can either worry about them or not, and some people will worry more than others. This is all normal, however there are practices that we can include in our life to help us deal with our various worries. Are you a born worrier? Do your worries keep you up at night? Is worrying making you anxious or sick? Does worrying about one thing lead into worrying about many things? Do you worry about situations or scenarios that may never happen?  Worrying - Is it necessary? Should it be avoided? Is there a time and place to worry?  What can we do to help ourselves and our situation when our worries take hold? How does our brain deal with worry and what are the effects of spiralling worries? What things can we introduce into our lives to help us deal with worrying? Join Jo and Sue as they talk about Worry, and all it entails.  According to the English proverb - 'Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere'

Sue and Jo, resilience based educators and co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health believe COMPASSION and KINDNESS are the foundations on which we should build our lives. As humans we all make mistakes, we all experience pain and we all fail at times, but how do we deal with these situations? It's all too easy to fall into the pit of self-criticism and self-sabotage, and to reprimand and punish ourselves rather than extending the hand of kindness and compassion. COMPASSION - to recognise the suffering of others and then take action to help, a tangible expression of love for those who are suffering. SELF-COMPASSION - being warm and understanding towards ourselves in times of perceived inadequacy, failure or suffering. How do we practice Compassion and Self-Compassion? What stops us from being Compassionate? When we can't find Compassion and the lessons within? Join Jo and Sue as they chat about healing, grieving, jealousy, coming out of ego, being non judgemental and the benefits compassion brings to ourselves and everyone around us.  www.impact-mentalhealth.com Love, light and hearts filled with sunshine!!!

Jo and Sue, co-hosts of Pods with Posh and Pool and co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health dive in to the juicy topic of Freedom. 'Freedom - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants. The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.' Are you truly free? Do you act, speak and think in a way that is in line with your values, your soul, and with your heart? Do you live authentically or are you tied down by societal expectations, or the expectations of others? Are you aware of your identity or are you lost and trying to find yourself? Join Jo and Sue as they talk enlightenment, feelings, finding our true selves, and the elusive search for happiness. Freedom - what does it really mean, and how it can be achieved? Tune in to find out! A great episode full of Jo & Sue's usual delight and insight. Love, light & peace    

Welcome to Pods with Posh and Pool Coaching Series - on this episode you will hear a coaching session between Sue, Jo and another brave client who is struggling after a marriage break up. Now in his early 50's, with 2 sons aged 17 and 21 his wife has recently left. He is feeling lost, hurt, and depressed, and wants some tools and strategies to help him cope and move forward. Relationship break ups are hard and they hurt. We are left with feelings and emotions that throw us off balance. There is no rule book for life, hence why most people struggle.  Join us and our guest as we talk break ups, doing things to help you through the tough times, and moving forward. Coaching sessions with Sue and Jo can be booked by emailing them on podswpp@gmail.com Love, light and peace

Welcome to Pods with Posh and Pool Coaching Series - on this episode you will hear a coaching session between Jo, Sue and a very brave client who is having issues in her marriage.  After being married for many years to her second husband, our guest is feeling frustrated, hurt, unheard and angry at the lack of attention from her husband. She doesn't want to leave but can't really see how she can continue living the life she is. She needs love, attention, pleasant conversation and some lovely companionship. She also carries the grief of losing her mother, father and siblings and trauma from when her first marriage came to an end after her first husband had an affair and left.  Adversity doesn't discriminate - pain and suffering is an innate part of life. If we take the steps and look after ourselves we can heal and come to a place of peace.  Join us and our courageous guest as she talks openly and honestly about her feelings, her situation and her despair. And listen to the tips and tools that help her on her journey to a more stable and secure emotional place.  Coaching sessions with Jo and Sue can be booked by emailing them on podswpp@gmail.com Love, light & peace

David Downs, author of 'A Mild Touch of the Cancer', joins Jo and Sue on this inspiring episode. Back in 2017, David was living an ordinary life in a regular neighbourhood with his wife and three boys. Life changed drastically overnight when after a month-long battle, with what David thought was a touch of the 'mild flu', was indeed diagnosed as a significant dose of cancer. David immediately started on his treatment plan with a large dose of optimism, but along the way, listened to his odds of survival drop from 80%, to 25% to then just 5%. And when all treatments were exhausted in NZ, he had the opportunity to travel to America to be part of a CAR T-cell therapy trial - which thankfully, was a huge success. Cancer is a scary diagnosis for anyone, and often people go through the stages of the SARAH model, Shock, Anger, Resistance, Acceptance, then Hope/Healing. David believes the 'C' word is not a taboo and should not to be whispered, therefore he talks 'loudly' and 'proudly' of Cancer. Join Jo, Sue and David as they chat mindset and techniques to  help face and get through the challenging and darkest of moments. David shares his 3 step self-warming technique that involves Anticipation, Realisation and Reflection - a tool we can all use to enhance our everyday lives. Find David on www.mildtouch.nz Love, Light and Peace

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens and those in their twenties; addressing topical issues and impACTing Mental Health. Josh Downs is one of four young writers who have written the play 'SUNRISE'. 'SUNRISE' addresses the challenges of four teens who share the perils of dealing with mental health in a group therapy session.  Josh found himself facing feelings of anxiety and was shocked at the sudden onset, as it seemed to come from nowhere and was unexplainable. Josh is open and honest and shares how he suffered panic attacks and other various physical symptoms.  Naming his anxiety 'Pablo' was a winning technique for Josh, as it took away the power of the anxiety and allowed Josh to feel more in control. It also made it easier to talk about to his friends and family - "oh yes, Pablo is playing up today"  Mental Health is close to Josh's heart, and along with the other writers they found an outlet to highlight various issues that our teens are currently dealing with.  'SUNRISE' is a textured, powerful and beautiful play that deals with complex emotional issues including social isolation, parental bullying, perfectionism, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, beautiful hearts and thoughtful sharing.  An insightful episode that will resonate with many teens and adults alike. Join Jo, Sue and Josh as they chat mental health. Love, Light and Peace

Lance Burdett - Consultant, Coach and owner of WARN International (https://www.warninternational.com) was a crisis negotiator and instructor for the New Zealand Police for 13 years, specialising in suicide intervention. In 1999 Lance hit burnout, was suffering depression and had suicidal thoughts. How could he continue to help others when he himself was lost and broken? Lance needed to stop and embarked on a journey of discovery. He learnt how to look after himself, find balance and learnt tools and techniques to deal with worry and life. Now Lance uses his expertise, learning and experience to guide teams through recruitment, training, professional development, motivation and welfare support. An inspirational and thought provoking speaker, Lance certainly has some great stories, knowledge and experience to share.  Join Sue, Jo and Lance as they discuss depression, learning to look after yourself, doing what is right for you, finding balance, neural pathways, being a role model, lists and dealing with worry.  Love, light and peace always.

Sean Gordon served 18 years as a principal of schools in NSW and QLD, shares the parenting of 4 children aged 19-25, spent many years as a rescue volunteer and founded SchoolAid - a national charity "empowering young philanthropists" that uses "giving" as a tool to combat the rising incidence of youth suicide, depression and anxiety. Sean believes in the ability of young people to achieve if provided with the right environment and tools. SchoolAid has involved over 60% of Australian schools, and has raised approximately $5.5 million for causes around the world.  Excelling as a Keynote speaker and coach, Sean's passion is helping people get their best work in to the world by challenging mindsets, embracing change, creating culture and taking committed action to achieve results. Join Jo, Sue and Sean as they discuss challenging limiting beliefs, the power of philanthropy and strategies that transform behaviour.  Find Sean on http://seangordon.com.au Love, light and peace

Jo and Sue, co-hosts of Pods with Posh and Pool and co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health are advocates for practicing FORGIVENESS, and believe FORGIVENESS is the tool for freedom and thriving in life. On this episode they discuss: What are the benefits of forgiveness? Why do we forgive? Who can we forgive? How do we forgive? And what effect forgiveness has on our mind, body and spirit? Jo and Sue share their own experience of forgiveness and share the inspirational stories of others. This is an essential listen that will help many people. Please listen, like and share this episode, and leave a 5* review on your podcast app. Love, light and peace

On this amazing episode we are talking Near Dear Experience with the host of the 'Let's talk life design' podcast - Kirsty Salisbury. Kirsty is a firm believer that we can all 'design' our future regardless of our circumstances. Her passion comes from her traumatic life-changing event when aged 12 she was left paralysed on her left side due to a rare brain malformation. It turned her world upside down. Even at such a young age, Kirsty decided that this major life event would never define or limit her, and she would in fact 'thrive'. And there, started what she calls 'her second life', one in which she aims to live consciously, filled with purpose and gratitude. During her recovery, Kirsty learnt to walk again, how to move her arm, then how to skip, then jump, and now the sky is the limit. Whilst every single day, she is reminded of her journey, she is truly grateful for her experience and continues to use the lessons she has learnt to push life's boundaries. Kirsty is a speaker, podcaster and coach, who works with her clients on eliminating regret, living on purpose and removing the fear of death. She believes that whilst hardship can be excruciating and challenging; it can also be 'a gift' and something to help us take our life to the next level. Join Jo, Sue and Kirsty as they discuss addressing and recovering from grief, pain and loss, by facing the dark moments, dealing with negative thoughts, and acknowledging the feelings. Find Kirsty on: https://www.kirstysalisbury.com  

Jo and Sue, co-host of Pods with Posh and Pool and co-founders of ImpACT Mental Health are advocates for acknowledging SHAME, addressing it, unpacking it and dealing with it head on. On this episode they discuss: What is shame? What is the difference between guilt and shame? How does shame affect us? What are the consequences if we do not deal with shame? This is an essential listen that will help many people. Please listen, like and share, and leave a 5*review on your podcast app.  In the words of the amazing Brené Brown - 'The difference between shame and guilt is the difference between 'I am bad' and 'I did something bad.'     

Both Jo and Sue are passionate about self-love, self-care, building resilience, having healthy relationships with healthy boundaries and practicing clear communication.  Having co-founded ImpACT Mental Health - Jo and Sue believe finding self-love, self-compassion and inner-peace is the foundation for improving our mental health. How do we actually love ourselves? What are the steps to achieve self-love? Why do we need to love ourselves and how does it affect our life? So why not grab yourself a cuppa and join Jo and Sue as they discuss the big question of 'How do we actually love ourselves?' with their delightful personal insights, fun chatter and loving words of wisdom.

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens and those in their twenties; addressing topical issues and impACTing Mental Health. Sarah Menlove was a New Zealand age-group representative triathlete and Personal Trainer who pushed her physical health to the extreme. With an obsession with weight, comparing her body shape to others along with highly restrictive eating patterns, this led to the loss of her period for over four years, and eventually a stress fracture in 2016. It was at this crucial time that Sarah needed to reassess, and hence she began the process to heal her body, mind and soul; to regain her period and to have a healthy relationship with food and her body. Sarah now works as a Body Image and Intuitive Eating Coach - helping other women heal and realise that they are way more than a 'body'. Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Sarah and learn all about her journey to health and a place of contentment and self-love. Find Sarah on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmenlove.health/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.menlove/ Website: http://sarahmenlovehealthcoaching.com/   Resource list as mentioned in the episode Resource list: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14CPnRb4Qwe2ZyRJ0R4BYVe_WmEqZPZMe/view?usp=sharing

Thousands of relationships, individuals and business are affected by Narcissists and their destructive behaviour. Has your life been affected by a Narcissist? If so, this is a must 'listen-to' episode! Kaleah LaRoche is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Holistic Counsellor, Podcast host of 'Pandora's Box', Musician and Author. Just like Jo and Sue, Kaleah had her life turned upside down as the result of narcissistic abuse, she now dedicates her time to helping others that are affected by narcissism. Kaleah has released E-books and books, 'Spiritual Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse', 'Narcissism The Web of illusion', 'Rebirth; Traversing the Dark Night of the Soul' and 'Healing Narcissistic Abuse and Finding the True Self'. Join Jo, Sue and Kaleah as they chat about the signs, the triggers, the patterns, and the behaviours of the narcissist and what you can do to help yourself, whether you are still in a relationship with a narcissist or if you have left and want to cut ties and move on. This episode is full of nuggets of information that will help many people, please share it with anyone who you think might need some hope and encouragement. Jo, Sue and Kaleah know that Narcissists are champions of stripping away self-esteem, self-worth and self-respect. But we also know that there is life after being with a narcissist. Kaleah offers information, books, blogs, an online support group, counselling services by phone and long-distance recovery sessions - all information can be found at www.narcissismfree.com  

On this episode we are joined by Clare Williamson (https://cwfullcircle.com). Clare, now in her 30's, pregnant with her third child, is glowing, radiant and vivacious. Yet 14 years ago she was raped while travelling around South America after being drugged, and for the following decade this affected every aspect of her life.   At times life-changing events happen to us, and the pain and trauma are so scary that we bury it deep within us. But what are the consequences of this? Can we mask the pain and indeed be who we are here to be? WARNING!!! When we bury things deep, they tend to manifest themselves in various ways.  Upon returning home, Clare planned to seek help, tell her parents and receive counselling; instead, she clammed up, didn't want to upset anyone and stayed quiet. Clare didn't face her pain; rather, she decided to play it safe, she threw herself into life, climbed the career ladder and lived a life that wasn't truly in line with who she was. After hitting rock bottom, Clare had a lightbulb moment and decided things needed to change - and thus began her journey of healing and regaining her power back!! Today Clare is an inspirational coach who offers her clients clarity, structure and guidance with rave reviews. Clare believes we can all heal and that we don't have to live with the pain of a life-altering ordeal like rape or abuse for ten years, five years or even a year! That we have the choice to take our power back immediately or not. Clare's tips: 1. Feel the fire of intention - make the decision to create change. 2. Be forgiving of yourself, treat yourself with kindness, love and respect 3. Create the vision of who you want to become and work towards that you. Here to tell her story and share her wisdom, we are so pleased to welcome Clare Williamson. Find Clare on her website https://cwfullcircle.com or on Instagram cw_full_circle. With huge thanks to Clare! Love, light and peace Jo & Sue

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens and those in their twenties; addressing topical issues and impACTing Mental Health. We are here for Love and Connection, yet we are seldom taught how to love or how to receive love. Instead, we muddle through relationships expecting others to fulfil our needs and desires.  On this episode the amazing Aunty Bubbly, a feminine guru, delves into The 5 Love Languages. We all fall into one or several of them. Listen to discover your language of love Is it, Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service or maybe Gifts?? The more we learn about ourselves the more empowered we become.  By discovering your love language, you will not only understand yourself on a deeper level, but you can inject this knowledge into all your relationships. Join Jo, Sue and Beverley as they chat, laugh and educate. With much love always Sue and Jo 

How do we survive such suffering and loss?   Losing a child is known to be one of the worst forms of suffering in life. The pain involved in losing three children at once is incomprehensible, but it is the tragic story of Jane and Martin weeks who lost their triplets in 2012,  aged two, in a fire in a shopping mall in Quarter.   Their courage and bravery to endure such loss is remarkable, as they faced the shock and horror in a country that wasn't their home. In addition as their world turned upside down, they had to endure national and international news reporters, social media - as well as the trauma - of injustice and negligence. Remarkably to this day they have never received an apology.   Join us on our podcast as Jane shares her day by day journey of survival, her courage to be vulnerable, a discussion on forgiveness and her remarkable insight and wisdom that she shares with others who have suffered the loss of a child.   With huge thanks and gratitude to Jane.   Love, light and peace   Sue & Jo 

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men. Addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support, and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health. How do we face loss when someone we love dearly passes away?   How do we cope with our emotions and feelings when we feel crippled with grief?   How do we carry on when we know our world has ended?   Will Staples lost his wife after a three month battle with cancer. He was left as the sole carer of two young boys who had lost their mum and found himself in a place in life that the had never expected to be in.   Join us  as we discuss with Will his journey through dark times, his vulnerability in admitting pain, and his honesty in reminding us that there is no given formula - or text book rule to follow when life hits us hard.   Will’s story is a moving account of one mans struggle to cope and raises issues which many of us face today - what happens when life doesn't go to plan and you lose the love of your life?   With huge thanks to Will   Love, light & peace   Jo & Sue

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men. Addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support, and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health. On this episode we are thrilled to have with us, Mark Mandeno, the owner and director of Adventure Works - an outdoor education centre. While teaching his kids to surf in 2015, Mark fell off a surfboard into shallow water and received a spinal cord injury. Losing the use of 85% of his body, Mark has travelled an incredible INWARD journey to discover his purpose and identity - seperate from the outward journey that has previously directed his life. What does suffering and pain look like? How do the thoughts in our head direct the outcome of our life? How can we possibly master those thoughts and then change them, so that we can not only survive adversity and conflict, but learn to live fully whole and free lives, removing constraint and lack? Jo and Sue chat with Mark and learn about his profound inward journey. Mark has much to teach us all, on our search for truth, compassion, gentleness and ultimately love.  With huge thanks and gratitude to Mark Mandeno at https://www.adventureworks.co.nz

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens and those in their twenties; addressing topical issues and impACTing Mental Health. We are here for love and connection, everyone wants to be loved. Everyone deserves to be loved. Yet we are not taught how to give and receive love.  What does healthy love looks like? Healthy relationships are based on trust, respect, loyalty, communication, commitment, and kindness. They do not include manipulation, control or abuse. Whether friendship, parental, or romantic love - we want all our relationships to be healthy ones. Join Jo and Sue and the wonderful Aunty Bubbly, as she shares her wisdom on the juicy topic of 'Understanding Healthy Love'.  Much love Sue and Jo  

Resilience and finding coping mechanisms to deal with life's twists and turns, with Jo and Sue On this episode we ask 3 questions... How do we recover from loss?  How do we develop resilience? How do we persevere when life gets tough? Join Sue and Jo as they talk about their own relationship with Resilience, what it is to them, how they have developed it, and what they turn to when life throws all its unexpected stuff their way. As Rumi said, "What hurts you, blesses you. Darkness is your candle" Resilience is the ability to overcome extreme pain and adversity. You have survived every day up to this point, you are resilient, and resilience can be learnt.  Join us on Facebook or Instagram @Pods with Posh and Pool Much love Jo and Sue

Tammie Horton is the CEO and Founder of Phynix Initiative. https://phynixinitiative.com.au Tammie hit rock bottom in 2013 after experience of bullying, self-harming, domestic abuse, mental illness, caring for a partner with multiple health conditions - all while holding down a full-time job and raising three children. Tammie no longer recognised herself and knew she had to leave her abusive marriage, for her own mental health and the life of her three daughters. It was then that she figuratively set herself on fire and started her rebirth, rising from the ashes of her former life and rebuilding herself into the person she is today. Through Tammie's journey of transformation, the Phynix Initiative born, a transformational program to help others who want to make changes in their life, and to show them a different way of looking at how to create that new life for themselves. Tammie is a speaker, coach, and mental health advocate. She believes, even if you are in the darkest place of your life or you don't know what to do, things can get better. But the only way that anything changes are if things change, and this depends on you. When we come to the point of choice, we CAN choose a lighter path, and we CAN look for embers of Hope - and we need to call out to those embers. Join Sue and Jo as they chat with Tammie about living in an abusive relationship and finding the courage to leave, discovering who you are in the face of adversity and life being perfectly imperfect in each and every way. Tammie may have transformed, yet she remains honest and raw, and she is the first to admit that life is still full of struggles. Tune in to listen to Tammie's story of courage and tenacity. Love, light & Peace Jo and Sue  

Owen Pomana had a happy childhood, attended boarding school, joined the navy and then met the girl of his dreams. He thought he had found his happy ever after.  But then he was betrayed, not by just one person, but by two of the people he loved most in the world; his girlfriend and his best friend. After his life imploded, Owen's life looked very different. Rather than the idyllic happy ever after, instead, it included sleeping rough, time in the sex industry, gangster life, several stays in prison and him seriously contemplating suicide. Owen talks openly about dealing with pain and rejection, learning from the storms of life, finding a mentor and turning his suffering and life's experiences into a passion for helping others. Today Owen works tirelessly with the homeless, is determined to eradicate sex trafficking and has many projects on the go to help people from all walks of life. When he found a mentor, he also discovered his strong christian faith and every day Owen lives and breathes kindness and generosity. Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Owen, and delve into the devastating effects of broken trust and deception when you don't have the tools or skills to deal with the hurt, shame and embarrassment it causes. Find us on facebook & instagram - Pods with Posh and Pool Love & light Sue and Jo

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens and those in their twenties; addressing topical issues and impACTing Mental Health. Today we talk about a topic that affects many. Have you ever been betrayed by your best friend? What happens when your best friend betrays you? How does the betrayal of someone you truly trust make you feel? What happens when you don't address hurt and your life spirals out of control? On this episode we are joined by Owen Pomana, Owen has a colourful past that includes time in the sex industry, gangster life and prison. Life didn't start this way, Owen had a promising life ahead of him with a good career in the navy. It was only after he had his heartbroken when his best friend and girlfriend betrayed him, did his life go off the rails. With help and finding faith, Owen turned his life around and today gives and works tirelessly feeding the homeless, trying to eradicate sex trafficking and helping others. Owen himself is now a mentor to many. With his cheery personality, no frills attitude and open and honest account of life, this is an easy and inspirational listen! Join Sue and Jo as they chat with Owen about dealing with pain and rejection, learning from the storms of life and the benefits of finding a mentor. With huge thanks to Owen Pomana!!

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men. Addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support, and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health. Have you ever given your all to your career and forgot to look after yourself? After working 70-80 hours per week for over 300 days straight in a job that he loved, Craig Johns knew his life had to change radically after suffering serious heart problems and flat-lining, aged just 35. Craig realised that he needed to be more than a leader of high performance and become a high performing leader. He learnt how to work smarter not harder, introduced good healthy habits back into his life and has now transferred those strategies into working with CEO’s, senior executives, coaches and leaders from some of the world’s leading companies, on breaking the CEO code. To become the CEO - 'Chief Energy Officer' of your life, Craig talks about a 3 step process. Periodizing, Presence and Performance Periodizing - Plan your time so you can be efficient, and for peak mental and physical health, don't forget to plan in rest and recovery!!! Presence - Be present, be prepared, be mindful, know your purpose and make your time count Performance - Investigate your habits and relationships to be at your peak performance level Craig is the host of the active CEO Podcast, a keynote speaker, leadership performance expert and is currently authoring Breaking The CEO Code. Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Craig about an emergency dash to the hospital, realising that we all need to be responsible for our health - mind, body and spirit, the importance of rest and recovery, working smarter not harder and breaking the CEO code! You can find Craig at  www.nrg2perform.com

Dee Allan grew up in a rough, violent and racist neighbourhood in the UK. Along with her family, she was the target of hideous abuse which continued on for many years.  It was during this time that Dee started to develop her inner-grit and resilience. She chose to not allow the bullies to rule her life, she vowed not to be a victim of her circumstances. Freedom was her 'Why' and it meant so much to her that Dee dug deep and found courage to overcome her suffering and adversity. Dee found her Grit, and it is Grit that she has relied on to get her through a messy divorce, to be a single parent to two small children and be a successful serial entrepreneur with all the highs and lows that it brings. Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Dee about her story and how you can ignite your inner grit to achieve your goals. Love, light & peace Sue and Jo

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men. Addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support, and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health. In 1965, when Ken was just 12 years old he was sexually violated and raped by a male mentor, someone who he trusted. With his innocence in tatters he was then sexually assaulted by an older female. For the next 30 years Ken carried around rage, anger, hurt, guilt and shame. He had violent outbursts and nearly killed a police officer. Ken was void of emotion and empathy as he himself was stuck in Trauma. In 1991 Ken took himself off in search of help - at this time there were little resources for male victims of sexual abuse. He was turned away by many places until one person showed him kindness and pointed him in the right direction. For the last 20 years Ken has made it his mission to help as many men as possible, running male support groups, giving TedTalks and inspiring many. Ken can be found at www.malesurvivor.nz Tune in to listen to Ken's story of survival and healing

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens and those in their twenties; addressing topical issues and impACTing Mental Health.   Today we discuss GRIEF, LOSS and LOVE   How do we live with grief and loss? How do we carry on when our own world stops? What coping mechanisms help us survive our own inner pain?   Sue and Jo are joined by the beautiful, courageous and inspirational Ellie Wilson. Ellie lost her dear mother at the young age of 12 and then her father passed away only three years later. Here she talks honestly and movingly about her life during the past eight years, the struggles she has faced and the journey of recovery.    A heartbreaking yet eloquent story with poignant messages for us all.   With thanks to our beautiful guest Ellie Wilson.   Please like our page, share with your friends, subscribe to receive our updates and leave us a 5-star review!   Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/podswithposhandpool/   Sue and Jo X email: podswpp@gmail.com

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men. Addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support, and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health. After being involved in a motor vehicle accident seven years ago, aged 29, Khoa's life changed dramatically. He lost both of his legs and gained a new perspective. He realised, life is precious and can be taken away from us in an instant. Khoa was once a self confessed party animal and would drink copious amounts almost every night, often getting completely obliterated and not remembering the events of the evening. He trained hard and parted even harder! Khoa knows what it takes to beat the odds, since the accident, he has built a strong foundation to shape who he is today. It was positive thinking that got him through his darkest times. And there were dark times. Khoa chose to concentrate on what he could do rather than what he couldn't. Khoa is a keynote speaker and entrepreneur. He owns his own gym and believes exercise is one of the key factors into living a fulfilled life. Join Jo and Sue as we chat to Khoa and discover tools and strategies for dealing with life's adversities and suffering. Khoa radiates positivity and joy. He has seen the dark and chooses to live in the light.

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men, addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health. Dr Brett Dellar lived with depression for 30 years and to the outside world he kept it hidden. He remained high functioning while working as a police officer and a detective before heading back to University aged 40 to retrain as a Chiropractor, a job that he still loves to this day, all while living with inner pain, angst and turmoil. Brett had counselling in his 20's and 30's which helped a little but never cleared the traumatic past of being sexually abused by a neighbour when he was only six years old. And the subsequent guilt, shame, embarrassment and blame that he had carried for many many years. It was only while training to be a life coach and taking part in a workshop specifically for men, did he get to deal with his child abuse in a manner that changed his life. Brett is passionate about working in the area of mental health and has set up 'the moMENtum revolution'. A 2.5 days workshop for men, allowing them to look at themselves more profoundly and helping them understand why they have specific patterns or behaviours and where they may have evolved from. Join Sue and Jo as they chat with Dr Brett about living with depression and the journey to overcome it. How to shed shame, guilt and embarrassment and turning pain into passion and purpose. You can find Dr Brett Dellar on  https://www.facebook.com/drbrettdellar/?modal=admin_todo_tour and soon on  www.momentumrevolution.com Much love Jo and Sue

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men, addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health! Warren Tate is an expert in Communication and like it or not, communication is the key to building relationships, expressing your feelings and getting your message heard. We use communication every day in every situation - good communication is an art and can be learnt Communication - the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing or using some other medium Warren Tate is a Professional Speaker, International Best Selling Author and expert in Communication. He has worked with corporate management, sales teams and educational institutions developing and empowering customer centric, presentation and interpersonal skills to help any Manager or Leader to influence more powerfully. Join Jo & Sue as they chat with Warren on navigating change effectively through upgrading the Number 1 skillset on the planet - Communication!

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men, addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support and you are not alone. Together we will positively Impact Mental Health! After a surfing accident in 2015 Mark Mandeno had to learn how to live in a new body, and at times this was challenging. Although it is the more profound and confronting journey of finding love and acceptance for himself that has been the most prominent and soulful part of his transformation. Mark is the director and owner of Adventure Works (adventure works.co.nz) an outdoor education company working primarily with secondary schools, specialising in delivering high quality and valuable experiential adventure education programs to engage, inspire and to explore success.  Join us as we discuss surrendering to the situation, finding acceptance and what it takes to look within rather than to rush to blame, anger and resentment. Mark is raw, honest and insightful about learning how to live life as a quadriplegic. Tune in to listen to a truly inspiring episode.

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens, address topical issues and impact mental health. Lewis Rowe went to school in New Zealand and knew that University wasn't for him. He always loved cars, cars were, and still are his passion.  Lewis decided to pursue a career in the car industry. Aged 18, he went out and introduced himself to local business owners and asked if they had any open roles.  The owner of Devonport Cars offered Lewis a job as a groomer. Lewis started at the bottom cleaning cars, polishing cars, moving cars around the forecourt. He worked hard, with passion, purpose and pride.  Lewis's hard work paid off and he made his way up the career ladder in an industry that inspired him. 10 years after gaining employment at Devonport Cars, Lewis bought the business! Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Lewis about making decisions, finding your passion, the importance of open relationships with your family and listening to the right advise. You can fin all TeenPODS on YouTube at 'Pods with Posh and Pool' Much Love Sue and Jo

Sharlene Lynch has lived through something that no parent should ever have to live through - in 2011 she found her beautiful son who had sadly taken his own life.  Sharlene herself had undiagnosed mental health issues to deal with, OCD, Hoarding, Self-Harming, Depression and she was a self confessed Alcoholic. Upon finding her son and through her unimaginable grief she made a conscious decision to forgive him for the fateful decision he made. She also bravely decided to thrive not just survive - as a legacy to her son. Join Jo and Sue as they chat to Sharlene and hear her heart wrenching story. Tune in to learn Sharlene's tips and techniques on Mind Shift and how she has transformed her life, to thrive not just survive! SHIFT See the big picture Hone in on reality Implement the quick wins Focus on the patterns Take massive imperfect action  Sharlene has transformed her life using her Mind SHIFT theory, she has lost 25kg, has been alcohol free for over 50 months and is about to set up her own international summit teaching others her techniques.  Sharlene is an International Speaker and veteran workshop facilitator. She is an inspiration who deals with life in vulnerability and with great courage.

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire our amazing teens, address topical issues and impact mental health. Jack Cantrall had a dream to go to an "Ivy League" school on a rowing scholarship. When he realised this dream was not realistic he set his sights elsewhere and decided to read Law at Wellington University, New Zealand. 5 months into his degree Jack realised Law was not for him and rather than just continuing on a path that he knew wasn't right he switched and chose to major in Business instead. Jack knew he wanted a degree, that was his goal and a goal he will achieve. Does he think he is on the right path? He has no idea! Jack's message - You can change your mind and its ok to be doing something that isn't 100% you. Lots of teens don't know what they want to do or where they want to go and that is just fine! Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Jack about the decisions teens need to make when choosing a degree, taking a gap term to mix things up and to get to know yourself, facing anxiety and the benefits of being active. You can find all TeenPODS on YouTube at 'Pods with Posh and Pool"  Much Love Sue & Jo  

After being involved in a motor vehicle accident seven years ago, aged 29, Khoa's life changed dramatically. He lost both of his legs and gained a new perspective. He realised, life is precious and can be taken away from any of us in an instant. Khoa was once a self confessed party animal and would drink copious amounts almost every night, often getting obliterated and not remembering the events of the evening. He trained hard and partied even harder! Khoa knows what it takes to beat the odds, since the accident, he has built a strong foundation to shape who he is today. It was positive thinking that got him through his darkest times. And there were dark times. Khoa chose to concentrate on what he could do rather that what he couldn't. Khoa is a keynote speaker and entrepreneur. He owns his own gym and believes exercise is one of the key factors into living a fulfilled life. Join Jo and Sue as we chat to Khoa and discover his tools and strategies for dealing with life's adversities and suffering.  Khoa radiates positivity and joy. He has seen the dark and choses to live in the light.  

COVID LOCKDOWN CHATS - DAY 28 - 'MINDFULNESS' with Sue and Jo. Impacting Mental Health through Emotional Resilience! Today we take a deeper look into Mindfulness.  What exactly is 'being Mindful' and what are the benefits? How do we practice Mindfulness, how long does it take and how often should we try it? Join Jo and Sue and they discuss the beautiful practice of being Mindful - Mindfulness is to be present, right here, right now, in the present moment.  Sue and Jo offer 5 very different mindfulness practices for you to try. Because we all know, what works for one person may not work for another.  Mindfulness isn't just for lockdown - it's a practice for life.  With much love, light and peace from our hearts to yours. Sue and Jo  

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire our amazing teens, address topical issues and impact their mental health. Khoa Tran lost both legs in a road traffic accident involving alcohol, his message isn't to stop drinking but to know your limits!! Khoa faced suffering, dealt with great loss and had to learn how to live with new legs. He could have spiralled into depression, anger, pity and rage. Instead he chose to focus on the positives, on what he could do rather than what he could not.  He is a beacon of positivity and inspiration. A heartfelt discussion with Sue and Jo around knowing your limits, staying safe and being able to live an abundant life. You don't need to lose both legs to enjoy this light-hearted chat but you will love Khoa's passion and energy for life which sees him run a gym and teach fitness classes.  His message to you 'Let nothing in life stop you but know your limits' You can find Khoa on  https://www.facebook.com/transelite.net https://www.instagram.com/khoanamtran... https://vm.tiktok.com/WkwV8H/(@khoanamtran) Find this and other teenPODS on YouTube and find Sue and Jo on FB https://www.facebook.com/podswithposhandpool Much Love Jo and Sue

COVID LOCKDOWN CHATS - DAY 26 - Today we delve into the effects of Lockdown on Mental Health with our guest, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ingo Lambrecht. Lockdown for many is a struggle and brings about many different emotions - stress, anxiety, grief, loss, frustration, anger, hopelessness, excitement, happiness - there are no right or wrong feelings!!! What are the wider effects of Lockdown on our Mental Health individually and as a nation? Are there any simple strategies that can help us all through this difficult and uncertain period? What is being mindful? What are the benefits of mindfulness and the art of distraction when dealing with trauma, loss, grief and life in general? Never underestimate the overall effects of exercise and the science that backs this up. Dr Ingo Lambrecht is an expert in his field and has over 20 years experience. He is real and speaks from the heart. Join Jo and Sue and they discuss with Ingo the effects of Mental Health during lockdown and key tools to help us all work through the tough times. With thanks to Ingo. Love, light and peace Sue and Jo 

COVID LOCKDOWN CHATS DAY 23 - 'Integrity and Passion in Business' with a local business owner. We continue on day 23 of our COVID Lockdown with an exciting, stimulating, and inspiring chat about business during lockdown - as well as the fears, visions, and hopes for the future, with guest Travis Field. Key messages in today's interview are: How do we manage and deal with fear during lockdown The role of compassion when leading and running a business The importance of integrity, authenticity and autonomy in leadership and business Travis quotes Tolstoy; "Man finds happiness only in serving his neighbour." Travis is involved in the hospitality trade in a business which employs 30 staff which he has had to shut down during lockdown. He has been an army officer and has owned a variety of businesses including magazines, hospitality and trade. He is involved in Big Buddy, a charity for boys without dads, has a leadership side gig and does lots of men's community work. Join Sue and Jo as Travis discusses key tools to work through fear, the role of communication, vulnerability, generosity and kindness. Find us on FaceBook and Instagram 'PodswithPoshandPool' With huge thanks to Travis! Love, light and peace Jo and Sue

COVID LOCKDOWN CHATS DAY 22 with Lewis Rowe - 'Business Strategy in Lockdown' (Supporting Mental Health) We continue on day 22 of our COVID Lockdown chats with guest Lewis Rowe. Lewis is the owner of Devonport Car Company in Auckland, New Zealand which has had to shut down while New Zealand is at lockdown level 4. When a business closes for lockdown what strategies can be implemented to still move forward? How important is communication with customers and clients at this time? What mindset is needed to remain positive and see a future ahead in an unknown economic market? Join Sue and Jo as Lewis discusses finding the opportunities in lockdown for business as opposed to seeing the time as a burden; reinventing his business after lockdown to reach a wider market, staying healthy and fit, supporting local businesses where connection and relationships are built and lots more...... You can reach Lewis on www.devcars.co.nz With thanks to our guest - Lewis Rowe - Devonport Car Company Love, light and peace Jo and Sue

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire our amazing teens, address topical issues and impact their mental health through emotional resilience. Catherine Levine works tirelessly, with kids and teens as she travels around New Zealand raising awareness of mental health, as part of the Gumboot Friday team. (gumbootfriday.com) Cat joins Sue and Jo to address the topic of feelings and emotions. Do you feel good enough? Worthy enough? Do you feel like you fit in? Do you feel pressure to be perfect? Do you feel isolated, alone, like no one understands? Would you like some tools and techniques to help you with your feelings or anxiety? Cat talks about how our 'feeling aren't forever' and how 'feelings aren't facts', an important message for all to hear and to take with us in life. Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Cat, and discuss the emotions and feeling many teens face, the benefits of sharing the words and thoughts inside our head. And how and where you can get help if you need it.  An episode that will certainly resonate with many. Find us on Facebook and Instagram - 'Pods with Posh and Pool' With thanks to our guest - Catherine Levine Love, light and peace Sue and Jo  

On this episode Posh and Pool are joined by Catherine Levine. Cat is an inspiration and a shining light who has been travelling around New Zealand as part of the 'Gumboot Friday' team and educating Kids and Teens on feelings and emotions.  Now more than ever, in a world of anxiety, stress and increasing statistics on depression our children need tools, information and empowerment to deal with what is going on inside of them. Cat speaks to our youth in a way that they can understand what they're feeling and helps normalise their emotions. Showing them that they are not alone, that others feel the same, taking away feeling of isolation. Cat shows kids and teens through her interactive presentations, the benefits of talking about what is inside rather than trying to cope with angst, anxiety and many other feelings alone. Cat leaves her presentation with 3 words - Feelings aren't forever - a strong and simple message that is useful to everyone!! This is a 'must listen to' episode for any parent, educator, teen or anyone struggling with feelings or emotions. With huge thanks to our guest Catherine Levine. Love, light and peace Jo and Sue

COVID LOCKDOWN CHATS DAY 20 - 'Disappointment and dealing with it' with Jo and Sue. How hard is it when we are confronted with our feelings and emotions associated with failure, being let down, or grief? What happens when expectations we had aren't met and life turns out very differently than what we had hoped? How do we deal with pain, loss or suffering associated with disappointment? Join Sue and Jo from 'Pods with Posh and Pool' as we discuss the hard topic of dealing with disappointments, being aware of our attached feelings and emotions and growing through inner transformation. As Rumi said, "The cure for all pain is IN the pain" and "Don't grieve - anything you lose comes around in another form" Find us on Facebook or Instagram 'Pods with Posh and Pool' to make sure you don't miss out on any of our daily chats as we continue to explore topical issues relating to emotional resilience. Please leave us a 5* review and any feedback - we so love hearing from you. Love, light and peace Jo and Sue