Return On Resilience

This week i'm sharing a very special episode from 'Show Me Your Soul' with Luke McLeod, that I was lucky enough to be a guest on.To help people move through their struggles we discuss how I distilled my experiences into the framework of Return on Resilience, including my white paper, written with a neuro resilience psychologist. We chat about my own methodology and practical approach that I developed in order to sustain personal resilience.

On this week's podcast I speak with Peter Baines OAM. Peter started his career as a police officer in the streets of Cabramatta in the late eighties. Becoming a specialist in forensic crime scene investigations, he was called upon to bring his skills to the Bali bombings in 2002. But it was the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that forever changed the direction of his life.In response to the needs of children were left without a home from the Tsunami in Thailand, Peter left his job as a forensic Police officer and founded the charity Hands Across The Water. Now 15 years on, Peter has raised over $20 million dollars to help disadvantaged children in Thailand.Peter is now known as a global speaker, charity founder and business consultant. He imparts many lessons and his wisdom, kindness and charitable efforts are something everyone should take the time to listen to.

In this very special episode I speak with Eddie Jaku. Eddie suffered years of Nazi brutality whilst being held in the Auschwitz concentration camp. He weighed only 27kg, had Cholera, Typhoid and should have died. However, he willed himself to survive and once liberated, he promised that he would make something of his life. Now at 100 years of age, he truly is as his book states 'The Happiest Man on Earth'.Eddie has dedicated his whole life to telling his story in order to prevent such evil from ever happening again. There are so many valuable lessons to be gained from this exceptional human being. Listen along as we dive into his incredible stories and are fortunate enough to gain his most important lessons in life.

In this week's episode I speak to Jessica Sepel; an Australian clinical nutritionist, best-selling health author and the founder of JSHealth and JSHealth Vitamins.Jess is passionate about encouraging people around the world to ditch dieting and embrace balance in their health journey, by nourishing the body naturally.Her passion for holistic health and balance stemmed from having an eating disorder in her teenage years. By turning her adversity into strength, she has now helped hundreds of thousands of women worldwide to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She has taught them to find confidence and happiness again, all whilst teaching them that good health should be attained through a sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle.You can find her on Instagram @jshealth and @jshealthvitamins!

*CONTENT WARNING*This podcast discusses sensitive topics including child trafficking, child labour, forced marriage, sex trafficking and slavery in the developing world.In this week's podcast we speak with Adam Whittington, the founder of Project Rescue Children (PRC) about child trafficking and exploitation across the world. Adam is an ex soldier with over 21 years experience in extracting kidnapped and trafficked children from some of the most dangerous parts of the world.Project Rescue Children is dedicated to abolishing child trafficking and exploitation across the world through rescue, aftercare and awareness. Adam also speaks to me about educating children and the wider community on human trafficking and slavery, paedophilia in Australia and what parents can do to prevent paedophiles from contacting their children online.We speak in depth about ways to break this horrible cycle raising awareness, offering educational alternatives and giving these 'invisible' children in third world countries a voice.

Drew Harrisburg was on top of the world, he had it all; great friends and family, he was an exercise physiologist, model and singer, until one day his life completely changed with a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. Drew's whole life came crashing down around him and after 2 years of adversity and struggle Drew found his own Return On his Resilience. Drew returned to university and became a Diabetes educator. He began public speaking and gained a following through his Instagram page 'Drew's Daily Dose' where he inspires people to be the best they can be! Drew is now happier, fitter and more successful than ever before.In this podcast we explore overcoming adversity, resilience, purpose, Drew's 5 pillar approach to wellness, nutrition, diabetes, exercise training and the importance of morning routines.

Rebecca Tapp assists industry leaders, ceo's and entrepreneurs to activate purpose driven influence. Rebecca is the founder of the Supernova Tribe, a director of Future Crunch and the Hark Angel Foundation. She also has her own podcast - Decoding Purpose.Due to a tragic event in Rebecca's past, she found her Return on Resilience and was set on a journey to change the world.In this podcast Rebecca tells her story, a must listen for anyone who is struggling on working out what their purpose is. Together we explore the purpose economy, purpose in business and the close relationship between purpose and resilience.

Sarah Wilson is a 2 x NY Times best selling author and the founder of the 'I Quit Sugar' movement.In this episode Sarah talks about life beyond COVID-19, overcoming the challenges presented to her in life thus far and how they have indeed shaped her persona. She also gives us a sneak peek into her new book. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in dealing with the new normal and creating purpose and passion in life.

In these uncertain times we’ve all been hit hard, perhaps none more than small businesses, many forced to close due to government restrictions.Listen in as my next guest, the amazing Alison Morgan from Relauncher, a business coach with over 10 years experience generously shares her advice giving you the tips and tools on how to adapt your business.If you are looking to pivot and get ahead during these times this is the episode you don’t want to miss!

In this episode Dr Jodie Lowinger, CEO and Founder of the Sydney Anxiety clinic talks us though managing anxiety, fear and stress during this challenging time.Dr Lowinger has worked with leaders from all over the world as a mind performance coach and specialises in helping her clients get past their anxiety through action.Dr Jodie LowingerDClin Psych MSc (USYD) BSc Psych Hons 1 (University Medal) UNSW

Amy, 38 from Sydney was a perfectly healthy and low risk patient who was unexpectedly struck down by COVID-19.Amy answer's questions on her experience with the public health system, her symptoms and recovery from this serious and life threatening illness.

Jordan Fogarty speaks about his near death car accident, dropping out of law school at 23 and starting his successful company BeMedia, who now have 39 staff and a turnover of over $7 million dollars per year. This is a must listen for anyone wanting to learn how to cope with adversity, how to have an entrepreneurial mindset, how to grow your business and how to implement the tools to not only survive but to thrive in your everyday life.