Teach me in Twenty

Jana Firestone joins me in the final episode of the year to share what 2020 has been like for her as a therapist, have different issues arose from such an unusual year? Plus- How does she deal with stress? how can we improve our own mental health? and is social media really to blame for a lot of the issues we are seeing amongst our youth? Find Jana @thecuriouslifepodcast or thecuriouslife.net and spread the love at thesneakytreatco.com Be sure to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty, follow online and share your thoughts here bit.ly/TMITPod  

Overcoming depression, surviving a major car accident and being on the brink of bankruptcy is just the start of Melanie Burnicle's story. In a year where most people were forced to slow down, 2020 has seen Melanie soar to new heights, winning Entrepreneur of the year and Podcast of the year. Hear her journey to success, how she turned her life around and how she is helping other artists and business's transform with her 7C's Strategy. Find Melanie at beautybossbusiness.com Follow Teach me in Twenty online and join the community! bit.ly/TMITPod

Ginger Baerg has been a foster parent for over 7 years, as well as having three biological children of her own. Through this time she has adopted two children and experienced helping kids with trauma, welcoming them into her already established family dynamics and learning to say goodbye. Now she is sharing the journey of her family in her book My Patchwork Family. Visit mypatchworkfamilybook.com for more info. Be sure to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to hear from a new guest each week!

Mikhaila Todd like so many women got Breast Implants. Little did she know the effect it would have on her life. She has since realised that chronic illness she has been suffering may be linked to her Breast Implants thru Breast Implant illness (BII). She is now speaking out to warn of her experience, ahead of her explant surgery this week. Follow Mikhaila's journey @mikhailatodd Enjoy the chat and be sure to subscribe to hear from a new guest each week. Follow Teach me in Twenty https://linktr.ee/teachmeintwenty

This week we chat with Tedx speaker Elena Thurston. Proving that Life 2.0 can be the best change for you, Elena opens up about her experience in the Mormon Church, going through conversion therapy, and how she is helping others in the LGBTQI space through her Pride and Joy Foundation.   To learn more visit prideandjoyfoundation.com or find them on Facebook @pridejoyfoundation. Enjoy the chat, and don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to hear from a new guest each week!

From Top 150 in the Women's Pro Tennis rankings to commentating at Olympic Games and now President of the International Club of Australia, Kerryn Pratt joins us to share her journey of transitioning from her playing career, and how she is helping retired players through the Beyond the Tour initiative. To find out more visit www.beyondthetour.com.au Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to hear from a new guest each week!

Christopher Brown joins us to share his experience as a journalist in the court system, the challenges of reporting on a story, and the backlash faced by journos.  Check out Chris' own Podcast- The Cross Border Interview Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn from a new guest each week!  

Hollywood Composer Silas Hite joins us, sharing how he went from music intern to an Emmy award-winning freelance composer scoring films, TV shows and creating albums. Check out Silas’ latest album ‘Amigos’ - The Satin Cowboy and the Seven Deadly Sins https://soundcloud.com/satincowboy/sets/amigos-1 Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn from a new guest each week! 

Maddy Harrington, recently recognised as an inspirational woman in the law for International Women’s day shares her transgender journey. What does the transgender process involve? What age did she feel something wasn't right? What would she like to change about societies perceptions of transgender? Listen to learn with me and grow your understanding of our trans community. Follow Maddy online @thatunilawyer Subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn something new each week! Follow @teachmeintwenty

She graced your screens on last seasons Married at First Sight, and now Mishel spills the tea on what it's really like on a reality TV show and how her life has changed since. From online trolls to dating life and her career, learn what life is like post reality TV! Follow Mishel online @mishel_meshes and Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn something new each week! Follow online @teachmeintwenty 

Know nothing about Aboriginal Culture and looking for a place to start? Well then this is the chat for you. Learn from Aboriginal Elder and Emeritus Professor, Simon Forrest as he shares how he incorporated Aboriginal culture in his teaching, what he would like taught in schools, and how his students have personally benefited. For more info visit Curtin University's Centre for Aboriginal Studies karda.curtin.edu.au Follow online @teachmeintwenty

Never heard of Hackathons? They're the latest in technology and innovation and this week I speak with Angela Bee Chan, CEO of Hackathons Australia to learn: -What happens at Hackathons? -How are they helping companies and industry's? -How can they help YOU! For more info and to access the 'Hacker Toolkit'  visit www.hackathonsaustralia.com www.hackathonsinternational.com/for-participants and Follow Hackathons Australia on Facebook.  Follow @teachmeintwenty online and subscribe to keep learning.

Former Womens Professional Tennis player and now CEO of the Women's Tennis Coaching Association, Sarah Stone joins us and shares: -What it takes to get to the top  -What makes a great coach -How coaching is changing with technology -Finding the balance of being honest yet still supportive with players  For more info visit wtcatennis.org and Follow Sarah online @sarahstonetennis  Follow @teachmeintwenty and don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to keep learning something new each week!

We chat with Psychic Jane Shepherd who helps us better understand the Psychic world. Jane is a tarot reader and medium and shares: -Is it something your born with or can you learn? -Do you see spirits or is it more of a feeling or dialogue? -Is there any time that you don't tell people what you actually see? -What do you say to non believers?  Follow Jane's Reading on Facebook to find out more. Subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to keep on learning! 

Aaron McGregor, President of Perth Homeless Support group joins us to share -What are factors that contribute to homelessness? -What can be done by the community and local government to help? -And what are common misconceptions? To find out more visit Perth Homeless support on Facebook or visit www.perthhomeless.org.au/ Don't Forget to Subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn something new each week! And follow @teachmeintwenty on Facebook, Insta, Twitter and Youtube.

If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 We chat with Pediatrician Dr Lulu on mental health for kids and teens, and ways to improve the mental health of our society for the future. We learn -What are the major issues affecting our younger generation  -What she suggests as ways to improve mental health -What parents and schools can do to help  -And talk about anti depressants vs counselling  For more from Dr Lulu visit teenalive.com or youthhealthcenter.com   

This week Sean Dustin shares how a drug addiction lead him to Prison twice, and after realising he'd wasted 15 years of his life, he turned it all around. Learn -How Sean started on drugs -How accessible drugs are in jail -What TV show best depicts jail -What was the catalyst for turning it all around  To learn more about Sean's story visit the 'Nowhere to go but Up' Podcast or visit https://linktr.ee/Nowheretogobutup Don't forget to Subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn something new each week!

This week we learn what it's like to live vision impaired from Simon Chong, who has been legally blind since 18 years of age.  Simon is Vice Chair of Blind Citizens WA and answers questions on: -Day to day challenges  -Dreaming -Travel -Dating   -Caring for children -Different types of blindness  -What more can be done in society For more info visit bcwa.org.au or follow online @BlindCitizensWA Subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn something new each week! Or follow online @teachmeintwenty

We chat with BDSM personality and Sexpo speaker, OTK Daddy. He shares his journey creating Club Freak, renowned Fetish Club in Perth and educating about the BDSM scene. Learn -The difference between dominance and domineering -What not to use as a safe word -What Aftercare is and why it's important If you don’t know what any of the above means then listen up and prepare to expand your knowledge on Fet life and the kink world. #Prepareyourholes. Follow Club Freak on Facebook and visit fetlife.com

Time to get down to business, literally. This week's chat dives into the world of Marketing with Aashay Sha, owner of Kick Marketing. Listen up ya'll if you want to learn: -How Facebook marketing is targeting YOU! -The advantages of online marketing over traditional media -A template you can follow for your own business Find Aashay @aashay.shah.km and for more info visit Aashay Sha Consulting on Facebook and linkedin  Don't Forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn about a new topic each week!

This week we chat with star Fremantle Dockers defender, Janelle Cuthbertson. Twelve months ago Janelle wasn't even playing AFL, and this year she was apart of the undefeated women's Fremantle Dockers team. Hear what it's like to be in the AFL Women's League and the high's and low's of her first season.   Follow Janelle @janelle_cuthbo and check out the Women's Fremantle Dockers team @freodockersalfw Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to never miss an episode!

In the latest episode of the Teach me in Twenty Podcast we hear what it's like to live in Antarctica from expedition mechanic, Amy Chetcuti. From daily life, the challenges faced, and what it takes to be apart of Australian Antarctic Division, take 20 minutes out of your day and learn something new! Follow Amy online @choots7 to see her pics from Antarctica and visit www.antarctica.gov.au for more info on the work of the Australian Antarctic Division.  Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to never miss an episode!

In this latest ep of Teach me in Twenty we speak with health expert and Research Fellow, Dr Michelle Jongenelis. Learn how marketing is shaping our choices on alcohol, tobacco and junk food, about conflict of interest research, what the health industry would like to see done moving forward, and what you don't know about e-cigarettes!  Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to never miss an episode. Its free!

Learn in this latest episode of Teach me in Twenty what it's like to trade millions of dollars worth of diamonds. Joseph traded diamonds for Argyle Diamonds and Rio Tinto Diamonds and then privately for 12 years.  Hear about transporting them, how much people are willing to pay, the types of diamonds available, and what makes it worth its price tag! Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to keep learning something new each week in just 20 minutes!    

Take 20 minutes out of your day and learn what it's like to mark people for life. We speak with tattoo artist Sooj about the progression of the tattoo industry, the most common tatt she's had, and what she marked on someone's genitals!  Follow Sooj online @sooj.joos Subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to learn something new each week with us!

The latest sport on ESPN involves an axe and a board. Urban axe throwing is taking the world by storm, in both a competitive and social capacity. Learn about the newest craze that you HAVE TO TRY! Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to keep learning something new each week!    

Ever wondered what it's like to be an online retailer? Or considered starting your own side hustle to earn some extra income? Learn from Amazon seller and consultant Nat Dwyer about the challenges of the online market, how much you could earn, where the market is headed, and what to look for when starting out.  Follow Nat online at www.facebook.com/ZonLister/ http://bit.ly/BeachTowelAUS Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to keep learning something new each week!   

In a world where camera technology is developing faster than we can keep up, professional photographer Ezra Alcantra shares why you should still invest in a professional rather than DIY. Learn tips and more in this episode of Teach me in Twenty! Follow Ezra online @ezraalcantra and www.ezraalcantra.com  Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty!

Comedy hypnotist and key note speaker Matt Hale shares how he helps his audiences unlock the power of their mind to accomplish their goals, or to overcome phobias and fears. Matt combines the fun of hypnosis in his shows and has helped people around the world take back control of their thoughts and their lives. Follow Matt online @hypnohale www.matthale.com.au www.matthewhale.com.au www.feelgreatfactory.com 

Ever wondered what it's like to have thousands of people screaming at you on stage?  Take 20 minutes out of your day and hear from drummer and member of the super successful Australian heavy-metal band Saviour, Michael Matta. Hear about the reality of life on the road, studio sessions, and even how the best still get nerves before a show. The Rockstar life isn't as glamorous as you might think!  Follow Saviour and Michael online @saviouraustralia @salami_stix  Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty!

Ever wanted to learn how to beatbox? Do you know what the term live looping means? We sat down with James Starma and learnt how to beatbox, plus about the life of a beatboxer and live looper and why both have taken off in the music industry.  Follow James online @ninjallamadjstarma and through facebook 'Starma-DJ/Producer/BeatboxTechnician' Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to never miss an episode!

We sat down with clinical psychologist, Dr Madalena Grobbelaar and learnt about common difficulties facing couples, sexual stereotypes and misconceptions, and what a healthy sexual relationship looks like. Listen to what is normally a shied away topic of discussion in society.  Follow Madalena online and for more info at www.womensexualityaustralia.com.au Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty!  

In this episode of Teach me in Twenty we learn what it's like to be an elite female coach and mentor. Andrea McCulloch, Premiership Coach and Head Coach of the Western Roar in the Western Australian Netball league joins us, comparing what it's like playing to coaching, coaching girls, and how coaches and leaders can evolve with a changing game and generation.  Follow Andrea and the Western Roar online @netballwa and @western_roar Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to never miss an episode!

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Ninja Warrior? Or to be on a major network TV show? Listen to this Teach me in Twenty chat with Cameron D’Silva, Australia’s newest and youngest contestant on Channel Nine's next season of Australian Ninja Warrior. Learn what it takes to be in peak physical form and the physical and mental difficulties of tackling the ninja course. Follow Cameron online at @cam_dsilva and @nextlevelninjas Don't forget to subscribe to Teach me in Twenty to never miss an episode!

Take 20 minutes out of your day and gain a greater understanding of what Ramadan is and why Muslims take part in it. Hear of the challenges of fasting, a reading from the Quran and how Islamic society is moving forward after the terror events in Christchurch, New Zealand.  Don't forget to subscribe and rate this episode of Teach me in Twenty! 

Two mics, a host who’s never the smartest in the room, and Twenty (ish) minutes. From athletes, entertainers, business experts, sex therapists and regular joe’s that have incredible stories to share, Teach me in Twenty makes sure you never stop learning, one bite-sized podcast at a time. Join us each week to learn something new on anything and everything Karis is curious about.  Hey, why not give it a whirl? It’ll only cost you 20 minutes!