Podcasts about Australasia

Some vets and nurses leave the profession far too soon. You probably know of at least one yourself.In this sixth episode of The Elephant In The Room series, Julie South looks at what happens when a new grad arrives at a clinic and the support that was promised turns out to look very different in practice — and asks one question that every new grad and every clinic owner should be able to answer.Episode notesMany vet clinics advertise a mentoring programme for new graduates — and mean it. But meaning it and having something formal behind it are two different things.This episode looks at what happens when a mentoring programme exists in name but not in structure: the weekly catchups that become fortnightly, then monthly, then disappear entirely because there was nothing documented to hold them in place. And the harder version — where the new grad didn't clarify at interview what support would look like, the clinic didn't know what expectation had been set, and the new grad arrives to find they're largely on their own.The episode covers three outcomes for new grads who don't get the support they need: those who find their footing anyway, those who leave for a clinic that will support them, and a smaller group — real, if not large — who leave the profession entirely. They didn't fail at the job. The job failed them.The episode also looks at what the clinics that do it well have in common — week-by-week milestones, documented, a mentor who shows up and follows through — and why those clinics get talked about through new grad cohorts in a very different way.The closing question is for both audiences: new grads are encouraged to ask to see the mentoring programme on paper at their next interview. Clinic owners are asked what they would point a new grad to if that question came up tomorrow.This is the sixth episode in The Elephant In The Room — a series examining the things everyone in veterinary knows and almost no one says out loud.About your hostJulie South is the founder of VetClinicJobs and the host of Veterinary Voices. She has been in veterinary recruitment since 2019 and is known for her work in culture storytelling — helping forward-thinking vet clinics build the kind of genuine, specific culture evidence that attracts Their Kind of People long before any job ad runs.Julie has spoken on culture storytelling and employer branding at VetEXPO in Melbourne and works with clinics across Australasia and beyond who want vets and nurses to be excited about going to work on Monday mornings — for all the right reasons.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?  If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.   The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

***United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is again urging all parties to de-escalate and return to diplomacy in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States in the Middle East. ***More Australian workers are taking drugs on the job according to research by Australasia's largest workplace drug-testing provider. - ***国連は、中東におけるイランとアメリカの紛争について、長期的に世界に与える影響について警告を出しています ***医療機関が、患者の個人医療記録がサイバー攻撃で盗まれたことを3週間以上も報告しなかったとして、批判を受けています。 ***オーストラリアで、職場において薬物を使用する労働者が増加していることがわかりました。Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast. Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page! - SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookとInstagramもお忘れなく。

Today's guest is a Real Estate Influencer, Trainer, Coach, Auctioneer , Author and, Public Speaker.He is the founder of the Real Estate Gym, Australasia's #1 real estate coach and trainer, plus he is the Co-Host of Million Dollar Agent with John McGrath and Troy Malcolm. He opened his own real estate office at 22 years of age and has been immersed in the industry for over 30 years.With a Masters degree in Management and Coaching Psychology, he teaches agents how to attract business and not just chase it.His weekly coaching videos are watched by over 20,000 agents and his social media channels attract millions of views every single month.In this episode we discuss market dynamics, agent mindset, interest rates, reputation, ethics, agent myths, practical use of AI, social media authenticity, relationships, data-driven planning, collaboration, gratitude, perspective and life choices. Make sure to give this episode a listen and hear from arguably the very best real estate planner on the planet and I promise you that you'll come away inspired both personally and professionally.

What's the single most important thing vets and nurses need to see in a job ad?Research says it's pay. By a country mile.And yet most vet clinic job ads say the same two words: competitive remuneration. In the fifth episode of The Elephant In The Room series, Julie South looks at why clinics won't put salary ranges in their ads — and why that decision is costing them more applications than they realise.Episode notesIn 2023, VetStaff — New Zealand's only specialist veterinary recruitment agency and a sister company to VetClinicJobs — undertook research with Unitec Te Pukenga asking vets and nurses across New Zealand and beyond what it took to click on a job ad.The results were unambiguous. Almost 97% of respondents rated salary as important or most important when considering a new role. Salary band information was the second most compelling element of a job ad — at 41%, just behind the headline at 43%.Yet most vet clinic job ads say "competitive remuneration" and nothing more.This episode explores two reasons clinics won't name a figure — they don't want to lock themselves in, and they're worried about being undercut by the clinic down the road — and why both fears are leading to the same outcome: a completely flat field where every ad looks identical and vets and nurses have nothing to go on for the most important piece of information they're searching for.The episode also argues there's a way through that doesn't require locking anyone in — and that the clinic which names a range, even a broad one, immediately stands out from every other ad in the market.This is the fifth episode in The Elephant In The Room — a series examining the things everyone in veterinary knows and almost no one says out loud.About your hostJulie South is the founder of VetClinicJobs and the host of Veterinary Voices. She has been in veterinary recruitment since 2019 and is known for her work in culture storytelling — helping forward-thinking vet clinics build the kind of genuine, specific culture evidence that attracts Their Kind of People long before any job ad runs.Julie has spoken on culture storytelling and employer branding at VetEXPO in Melbourne and works with clinics across Australasia and beyond who want vets and nurses to be excited about going to work on Monday mornings — for all the right reasons.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?  If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.   The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

A new deal is set to make it easier for international visitors to jet into New Zealand on private planes. 1500 flights in and out of our airports each year are on private jets. Global executive aviation company PrivatPort has chosen Auckland as its VIP gate-way to Australasia and the Pacific. SO Capital CEO Shah Aslam spoke to Lisa Owen.

If you're responsible for hiring at your vet clinic, do you have dread words? Words you know you have to include in the job ad, but the moment you type them you can already feel the applications not coming?This episode is about two of those words: after-hours.In the fourth episode of The Elephant In The Room, Julie South looks at why "shared across the team" tells a vet or nurse almost nothing — and why the clinics that have genuinely solved after-hours are sitting on something worth saying, and saying nothing.Episode notesMost vet clinic job ads that mention after-hours say the same thing: shared across the team, rostered. Nothing else. Yet behind those words, the experience can be completely different from one clinic to the next.This episode looks at what that difference actually looks like — from a clinic where most of the team want to be on the after-hours roster, to one where one or two people quietly carry the load while the roster looks balanced on paper.The key example: a small animal clinic whose owner doesn't call it after-hours at all. She calls it the Emergency and Critical Care roster. Same obligation — completely different story around it. The financial reward is genuine, recovery time is real and honoured, and being on the roster is a choice most of the team actively make.The episode argues that clinics which have built something genuinely fair and well-supported around after-hours have specific, true things to say that very few clinics are saying — and that vets and nurses who'd thrive in that environment can self-identify from the way it's described. Generic language gives them nothing to go on.This is the fourth episode in The Elephant In The Room — a series examining the things everyone in veterinary knows and almost no one says out loud.About your hostJulie South is the founder of VetClinicJobs and the host of Veterinary Voices. She has been in veterinary recruitment since 2019 and is known for her work in culture storytelling — helping forward-thinking vet clinics build the kind of genuine, specific culture evidence that attracts Their Kind of People long before any job ad runs.Julie has spoken on culture storytelling and employer branding at VetEXPO in Melbourne and works with clinics across Australasia and beyond who want vets and nurses to be excited about going to work on Monday mornings — for all the right reasons.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?  If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.   The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

The skills shortage is real. But it's not why your ad isn't working - the elephant in the room - ep. 278Two clinics. Same town. Same skills shortage. One's been advertising since-forever. The other has been running a different kind of recruitment programme — and has had multiple suitable applicants within weeks.Same shortage. Completely different outcomes. In the third episode of The Elephant In The Room, Julie South talks about the difference between a ceiling and a floor — and which one your clinic is likely dealing with.If your ad has been running for a while with little to show for it, this one's for you.Episode notesThe veterinary skills shortage is real — one hundred percent. But this episode argues it's not the whole explanation for why some clinics can't fill their roles.The shortage sets the ceiling: fewer vets and nurses available, more vacancies, more competition for the same applicants. That's the same for every clinic in every region.What the shortage doesn't explain is why one clinic's applicant pool is smaller than the clinic down the road's. Same ceiling. Different floor.The episode looks at why clinic managers and practice owners reach for the shortage as the default explanation — not because they're wrong, but because nobody's ever taught them there might be something else to look for, or where to start looking.The answer lies in culture storytelling: giving vets and nurses enough real, specific, current information about what it's like to work at your clinic that they can self-identify — see you as their kind of clinic, and themselves as your kind of people. A generic job ad that sounds like every other job ad can't do that. An ongoing culture story can.This is the third episode in The Elephant In The Room — a series examining the things everyone in veterinary knows and almost no one says out loud.About your hostJulie South is the founder of VetClinicJobs and the host of Veterinary Voices. She has been in veterinary recruitment since 2019 and is known for her work in culture storytelling — helping forward-thinking vet clinics build the kind of genuine, specific culture evidence that attracts Their Kind of People long before any job ad runs.Julie has spoken on culture storytelling and employer branding at VetEXPO in Melbourne and works with clinics across Australasia and beyond who want vets and nurses to be excited about going to work on Monday mornings — for all the right reasons.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?  If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.   The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

June 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on the best fuel cell stocks and Canada's most sustainable companies. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 168, June 26, 2026 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 168, published on June 26, 2026, titled "June 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." Now, before I begin, I want to apologize if my voice at any time sounds a little rough! This podcast is presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your go-to site for vital global, ethical, and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content, including stock symbols and bonus material, on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. I have a great crop of 16 articles for you in this podcast! Note: Sometimes companies are covered more than once. Now with so many articles to potentially cover, I've chosen 4 to quote from. Titles and links to the other 12 can be found on the webpage for this podcast edition. ------------------------------------------------------------- Fuel cell stocks have attracted considerable investor attention recently, particularly for their potential to power AI data centers. Here is the first of two articles concerning their extraordinary rise in 2026. You could glean from these articles if investing in them still makes sense for you. Which Fuel Cell Stock Has Dominated in 2026: Plug Power, FuelCell, or Bloom Energy? The first article is titled Which Fuel Cell Stock Has Dominated in 2026: Plug Power, FuelCell, or Bloom Energy? From finance.yahoo.com. It's by David Moadel. Here are some key quotes from Mr. Moadel. "Fuel cell stocks have been one of 2026's loudest comeback trades, but the leaderboard isn't close. Bloom Energy stock has crushed its two main peers year to date (YTD), riding AI data center demand and a string of earnings beats. FuelCell Energy stock sits in a distant second, and Plug Power stock rounds out the trio… Bloom Energy: (NYSE:BE) The Clear 2026 Leader Bloom Energy stock is up 219% YTD in 2026, far ahead of its fuel cell peers. Shares trade at around $278, and the company carries a market cap of roughly $79.09 billion, which dwarfs Bloom Energy's rivals. FuelCell Energy: (NASDAQ:FCEL) A Distant Second FuelCell Energy stock is up 135% YTD in 2026, a strong rebound but well behind Bloom Energy stock. Shares trade at $17 and change, with a market cap near $1.16 billion. Plug Power: (NASDAQ:PLUG) Third Place Plug Power stock is up 42% YTD in 2026, the weakest finish among the three names. Shares trade at $2.81, making PLUG stock a low-priced name that could swing hard on news. What to Watch From Here The 2026 scoreboard for Bloom Energy, FuelCell Energy, and Plug Power tells a clear story. Bloom Energy leads on both share-price performance and underlying business momentum, while FuelCell and Plug Power are riding sector enthusiasm off low bases. Investors weighing their exposure may want to moderate their position sizes given how far these names have already run." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Bloom Energy vs. FuelCell Energy: Which Clean Energy Stock Leads The second of the two articles on the fuel cell stock boom is this one. It's titled Bloom Energy vs. FuelCell Energy: Which Clean Energy Stock Leads. It's by Jewel Saha at Zacks. Now some top quotes from the article. "Key Takeaways Bloom Energy shows bigger 2026-2027 EPS estimate gains over 60 days than FuelCell Energy. Bloom Energy's return on invested capital is 5.67% versus FuelCell Energy's -14.9%, showing a wide efficiency gap. FuelCell Energy has lower debt-to-capital, but Bloom Energy led in 1-year share price gains. Bloom Energy (BE - Free Report) is well positioned to benefit from rising demand for reliable, low-carbon and on-site power solutions. Its solid oxide fuel cell technology delivers highly efficient and ultra-clean electricity, enabling businesses to reduce dependence on increasingly stressed power grids. FuelCell Energy (FCEL - Free Report) also offers investors exposure to the growing market for clean, reliable and distributed energy solutions. The company stands to benefit from increasing adoption of hydrogen production, carbon capture technologies and on-site energy systems designed to reduce grid pressure while supporting decarbonization goals Bloom Energy & FuelCell Energy's Earnings Estimates The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Bloom Energy's earnings per share in 2026 and 2027 implies an increase of 50.39% and 38.19%, respectively… The same for FuelCell Energy's earnings per share in 2026 and 2027 remained unchanged. Return on Invested Capital Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) measures how effectively a company uses debt and equity to generate profits. It shows the return earned on each dollar invested and helps investors evaluate how efficiently management allocates capital to value-creating opportunities. ROIC of Bloom Energy is currently pegged at 5.67% against FuelCell Energy's negative 14.9%. Debt to Capital & TIE Ratio These firms need substantial funding for research and development, production expansion and large-scale project builds. FuelCell Energy's current debt to capital is 17.54% compared with Bloom Energy's 73.3%. The Times Interest Earned (TIE) ratio, commonly referred to as the Interest Coverage Ratio, evaluates a company's ability to meet its regular interest obligations using operating earnings. At present, Bloom Energy's TIE ratio is 1.3 against FuelCell Energy's TIE of negative 16.6. Valuation Bloom Energy's shares are trading at a premium compared with FuelCell Energy's shares on a Price/Sales F12M basis. Bloom Energy's shares are presently trading at P/S F12M of 17.86X compared with FuelCell Energy's 6.85X. Price Performance In the past year, shares of FuelCell Energy have gained 377.3% compared with Bloom Energy's rally of 1470.2%. Summing Up Based on the above discussion, it is evident that Bloom Energy has a marginal edge over FuelCell Energy based on better earnings estimate movement, healthier price performance in the past year and much better return on invested capital. Bloom Energy currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while FuelCell Energy has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold)." End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Best Socially Responsible Funds This next article provides a good overview, with recommendations, of funds that many of you might be interested in. It's titled 7 Best Socially Responsible Funds from money.usnews.com. It's by Jeff Reeves. Here are some quotes by Mr. Reeves on each of his picks. "For those who care about socially responsible investing, this list of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help investors vote with their wallets by supporting companies that align with their values. Fund Expense ratio Assets under management iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ticker: ESGU) 0.15% $17.4 billion Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) 0.09% $12.4 billion State Street SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF (EFIV) 0.10% $1.1 billion iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) 0.20% $11.6 billion iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) 0.25% $7.1 billion iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) 0.39% $3.1 billion State Street SPDR MSCI USA Gender Diversity ETF (SHE) 0.20% $322 million 1. iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) This iShares fund is the largest ETF that invests in companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. It's also an index fund with an affordable expense ratio. 2. Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) Though slightly smaller than iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF in terms of assets, this Vanguard ESG ETF is significantly larger when it comes to its portfolio, with more than 1,200 companies across the U.S. stock market. 3. State Street SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF (EFIV) This fund starts with the popular S&P 500 benchmark, then excludes stocks that don't align with ESG criteria, including companies involved with tobacco, coal and other less savory business lines. 4. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) A variant on this theme, iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF offers exposure to overseas investments with a focus on developed markets in the EAFE region – that is, Europe, Australasia and the Far East. 5. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) For investors looking to tap into growth overseas while avoiding morally questionable businesses, this ETF offers emerging market exposure as well as peace of mind. 6. iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) Moving toward companies with a direct stake in making a difference in the world, iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is the largest clean energy ETF on Wall Street. 7. State Street SPDR MSCI USA Gender Diversity ETF (SHE) This gender diversity ETF seeks to prioritize U.S. companies that lead their sector in their commitment to promoting and supporting gender diversity throughout all levels of the organization." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Magnificent Green ETFs to Buy in 2026 This last article follows on from the previous one on various ESG ETFs. It's titled 3 Magnificent Green ETFs to Buy in 2026 found on the website theglobeandmail.com. It's by Dana George at The Motley Fool. Here are some quotes from the article. "Key Points 'Green' refers to assets that work toward environmental sustainability. iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is one of the oldest, most popular clean energy ETFs. While Invesco has the highest expense ratio of the three ETFs, it has experienced significant gains. 1. iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ: ICLN) The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF tracks the S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index, which comprises global equities across solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy sources. With a portfolio of 105 holdings (as of June 8), the fund is one of the oldest and most widely purchased clean energy ETFs… The fund may be right for you if: You're seeking broad, diversified exposure to global clean energy. You're looking for an investment that's generally less volatile than a solar-only ETF. You're willing to hold it for the long term. If you're uncomfortable with the higher volatility often associated with emerging sectors, such as clean energy stocks, this may not be right for you. And if you're seeking income, this ETF probably won't be ideal, as many clean energy companies reinvest profits for growth rather than paying regular dividends. 2. Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEMKT: TAN) The Invesco Solar ETF is a highly focused, industry-specific fund that tracks the MAC Global Solar Energy Index. Specifically, Invesco Solar is interested in solar power equipment, solar project development and installation, and related solar technology and components… This ETF offers heavy representation of U.S., Asian, and European solar companies and may be a good fit if you're specifically seeking targeted exposure to solar. However, [it] may be more volatile than you initially expected. Invesco Solar typically fits best as a single spoke in a well-balanced portfolio. 3. SPDR® S&P 500 ESG ETF (NYSEMKT: EFIV) This ETF tracks the S&P 500 Scored & Screened Index (formerly known as the S&P 500 ESG Index). The fund starts with the traditional S&P 500 and excludes companies that don't meet certain ESG criteria. The index goes further by tilting its weighting toward higher-scoring ESG companies. Because the fund aims to maintain a sector and risk profile similar to the S&P 500, it's not necessarily a clean-energy or climate-only product but rather a broad, large-cap U.S. equity fund. End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 12 more articles from around the world with Sustainable Investment Picks for June 2026. 1. Title: Top Wind Energy Stocks to Watch Amid Increased Adoption of Clean Energy from theglobeandmail.com. By Zacks Investment Research. 2. Title: 2 AI Infrastructure Stocks That Could Rise 25% and 80% Despite Overdone Spending Fears from fool.com. By Geoffrey Seiler. 3. Title: Forget Apple: This Unstoppable Digital Infrastructure Monopoly Is Begging to Be Bought Hand Over Fist Instead from 247wallst.com. By Alex Sirois. 4. Title: How to invest sustainably and still generate big returns with ASX ETFs from fool.com.au. By Aaron Bell. 5. Title: AI Infrastructure Scorecard: Which of These 3 Stocks Is Delivering on Triple-Digit Growth Promises from finance.yahoo.com. By Trey Thoelcke. 6. Title: Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Stock Will Skyrocket in June (Hint: It's Not Micron Technology) from finance.yahoo.com. By Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool. 7. Title: Top Performing Green Penny Stocks from mexc.com. Source Benzinga News. 8. Title: Why the AI Infrastructure Wave Will Mint More Millionaires Than the Chatbot Phase: 3 Stocks to Own. From fool.com. By Justin Pope. 9. Title: Barron's | The 10 Most Sustainable Companies of 2026. Their Stocks Happen to Be Flying from webreprints.djreprints.com. By Karen Hube. 10. Title: Is First Solar Dirt Cheap Amid the AI Boom? From fool.com. By Marc Guberti. 11. Title: 3 Highly Ranked Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy Now - June 22, 2026 – from Zacks.com. By Shaun Pruitt. 12. Title: Amid trade upheaval, Canada's most sustainable firms embrace resilient growth from corporateknights.com. Introduction by Tristan Bronca. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast, "June 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And do click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these tumultuous times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Again, I want to apologize for my voice sounding, at times, a little rough! My next podcast will be on July 31st. See you then. Bye for now.   © 2026 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports and has taken off all over the world, so I thought it was about time I see what all the fuss is about. I headed out to "Love Pickleball", Upper Hutts brand new Pickleball dedicated facility - and the largest in Australasia. I toured around the location, home to ten courts, a shop and cafe and equipped with all the gear you need and coaches. I met with programme manager and coach Will Dewhirst for a crash course of the basics. And find out if Pickleball as great as everyone claims it to be. Check out the video on our Facebook - Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Grilli is General Manager for Australasia at VECOS where he is passionate about using adaptive workplace technology to deliver operational strategy initiatives. Mike Petrusky asks Daniel why he believes that true innovation involves rapid learning from failure and requires organizations to be agile, experiment, and adapt quickly. They explore how design and management of workplaces are shifting from assumption-based to evidence-based, using real data about how spaces and amenities are actually used. Daniel says that adaptive technology should serve the people in the workplace, making experiences seamless and frictionless while integration and interoperability between workplace technologies are essential to overcome legacy system silos and unlock greater efficiency. The future of smart workplaces lies in their ability to adapt rather than simply being technologically advanced, so Mike and Daniel offer the encouragement and inspiration you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-grilli-3359b834/ Learn more about VECOS: https://www.vecos.com/en/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

After more than 100 years of the iconic, salty spread we all know and love, Vegemite has officially dropped a massive bombshell.

If you've ever looked at your job ad dashboard and wondered why the views are high and the applications aren't — this episode is about one of the reasons. And it's likely not the one Seek (or other job boards) will tell you about.In the second episode of The Elephant In The Room, Julie South looks at the gap between believing a job ad and trusting it enough to act on it — and why spending more for more exposure doesn't close that gap. It just means more people landing on the wrong side of it.If your clinic's numbers don't quite add up, this one's for you.Episode notesThis episode argues that high views and low applications often isn't an exposure problem. It's a trust problem.Three ways the gap between a job ad and reality can surface are explored:On day one — a vet or nurse who meant to ask about the vet:nurse ratio at interview, didn't, and discovers on the job that the ratio promised in the ad only held true when the clinic was fully staffedAt interview — a vet or nurse who does ask about new grad mentoring, and learns the mentor named in the ad left months ago with nobody stepping into the role sinceBefore either of those — a vet or nurse who finds a different version of the clinic's story online, doesn't know which version is true, and quietly doesn't apply at allNone of these are framed as anyone's fault — but the episode argues they're still the clinic's job to fix, because an ad that was accurate two years ago might not be anymore.The episode closes on why peer-to-peer evidence — team members speaking specifically and by name — carries more weight than anything management says about itself, and offers clinics one question to test their own ad against reality.This is the second episode in The Elephant In The Room — a series examining the things everyone in veterinary knows and almost no one says out loud.About your hostJulie South is the founder of VetClinicJobs and the host of Veterinary Voices. She has been in veterinary recruitment since 2019 and is known for her work in culture storytelling — helping forward-thinking vet clinics build the kind of genuine, specific culture evidence that attracts Their Kind of People long before any job ad runs.Julie has spoken on culture storytelling and employer branding at VetEXPO in Melbourne and works with clinics across Australasia and beyond who want vets and nurses to be excited about going to work on Monday mornings — for all the right reasons.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?  If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.   The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

There's a clinic not too far from you right now that everyone in the profession knows about.The vets know. The nurses know. The locums know. You can see it in the turnover — always hiring, always starting over. And nobody says publicly why.In the first episode of a new series — The Elephant In The Room — Julie South talks about the reputation that travels through private chats and late-night conference conversations, but never makes it into the one place it might actually do some good.And about the clinics that have done the hard work to change things — and are still being judged for who they used to be.If either of those sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Episode notesThis episode explores why veterinary clinic reputations circulate privately — through WhatsApp, Messenger, and word of mouth — but never surface publicly where they could inform a hiring decision.Two kinds of clinics are examined:Clinics where the reputation is earned and nothing has changed — where high turnover is the visible signal and toxic behaviour continues to be toleratedClinics that have genuinely changed — new leadership, new culture, fixed rosters, addressed after-hours loads — but are still carrying a reputation that belongs to a version of themselves that no longer existsThe episode argues that the only thing that shifts a reputation is evidence: real voices from current team members, captured and published in a form that travels as far and as fast as the original reputation did.This is the first episode in The Elephant In The Room — a series examining the things everyone in veterinary knows and almost no one says out loud.About your hostJulie South is the founder of VetClinicJobs and the host of Veterinary Voices. She has been in veterinary recruitment since 2019 and is known for her work in culture storytelling — helping forward-thinking vet clinics build the kind of genuine, specific culture evidence that attracts Their Kind of People long before any job ad runs. Julie has spoken on culture storytelling and employer branding at VetEXPO in Melbourne and works with clinics across Australasia and beyond who want vets and nurses to be excited about going to work on Monday mornings — for all the right reasons.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?  If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.   The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

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Now today's episode is with Kate Turner. Kate is a recognised leader here and abroad in the world of responsible investment, sustainable finance and ESG data, not to mention an all round great person who hikes, triathlons, meditates, parents and in general is pursuing ways to be helpful and service-oriented. I've known Kate a few years now, and having her on the show was a great pleasure. Kate has over twenty years of professional experience across environmental and climate law, developing market renewable energy and carbon product origination, ESG data services and responsible investment. She's worked across multiple sectors, and is currently serving as the Chair of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia.I related to a lot of Kate's personal stories of what drove her to go into environmental law in the first place and a career of choices seeking to find places to make an impact, as well as how to parent in a world seemingly inundated with horror, destruction and deviance. In this chat we get through plenty - from working across markets to develop real projects generating real impact prior to the ESG data verification dilemma, the difficult balancing act between laborious ESG data processes and the need to make a real difference, the shifting investor landscape of the past few years, the differences between the value drivers for action on climate change compared to modern slavery, and the need to build bridges, cooperate and make possible the future we want by building the relational fabric and institutional capacity to withstand the change we want to bring about.We end the chat talking about our own experiences of parenthood in this moment. What to share and how to share it with small kids, the importance of a nature loving indoctrination program from a young age, and also how personal practices and professional support are things we all need to do this work and withstand the heartache of pain and suffering in this world.Kate is one of the most thoughtful sustainability practitioners in Australia, so to spend a little time and enjoy and learn from her perspectives were valuable, and I know you'll get lots from listening to her.Send me a messageThanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

Welcome back to part two of our birding journey through Limpopo with Daniel Engelbrecht.In this episode, we continue our journey into some of Limpopo's most iconic birding destinations. We visit the forests of Magoebaskloof, explore the legendary Soutpansberg mountains, and then head north into one of South Africa's greatest birding regions, the northern Kruger National Park.Along the way, Daniel shares practical advice, target species, favourite birding sites, and some of his own memorable experiences from years spent birding this remarkable province.This episode is brought to you in proud partnership with Birding Ecotours, specialists in small group and custom birding adventures around the world.While today's conversation focuses on the incredible birding of Limpopo, Birding Ecotours can help you experience some of the world's greatest birding destinations, from South Africa and the rest of Africa to Asia, Europe, Australasia, North America, South America, and beyond.Whether you are looking for a scheduled tour or a custom birding adventure, their experienced team can help you find the perfect trip.Visit www.birdingecotours.com to learn more.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaDaniel's website https://birdingwithdaniel.com/Daniel's email danielengelbrecht101@gmail.com

Is it just me, or did anyone else notice what a contrast it was watching Christopher Luxon cracking jokes with Anthony Albanese, compared to what it was like when Jacinda Ardern visited Australia? For all her kindness and communication when she was Prime Minister, she would use those trips to Australia to give then–Prime Minister Scott Morrison a tongue-lashing—usually over the 501 deportees, which was pointless because the Aussies weren't going to change their minds. This weekend, though, was a bit of a love-in. And that's despite the fact that we've done something that could genuinely have upset the Aussies. Because Nicola Willis has probably gone a bit too hard, having cracks at them for their capital gains tax changes in their budget—which they're very sensitive about, because they're copping huge blowback. And yet…it was no drama. Albanese wrote it off as cheekiness. And then, instead of yet another trans-Tasman drama, he was cracking jokes with Luxon about Kiwi immigrants. They were taking turns going first with the questions, and they were affirming each other—welcoming closer ties, strengthening shared resilience. It's turning into a bit of a cliché thing to say now, but Luxon is in his element overseas. He sounded every bit the statesman—someone who has thought deeply about the degrading state of international affairs and what New Zealand needs to do to weather the coming storm. And I thought, as I listened to him pitch how kick-ass Australia and New Zealand are going to be, that he was doing a better job of selling Australasia to the world than the Prime Minister of Australia was. He's a big-ideas guy—selling his country and his region and getting on with people is his party trick. Isn't that a better strategy, when you think about it, than always fighting with your only ally? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's new albums: Little Barrie | Elder Island | Elder Also: Vibe restorers, three-act festivals, too big for small rooms, screen assists, whither hammock time, underproduction values, late night brown spirts albums, getting dragged to Woodford, Legacy Slop Watch, ghosts of girlfriends past, bio-engineering, reclaiming our status as Australasia's most Knicks-positive NBA-adjacent podcast, early red mist, Mike Brown Appreciation Hour, it's all Bill Simmons' fault, France play football now?, your first World Cup, ASO v ACO and prevailing over the profiteers. 3:26  Elder6:19  Elder Island9:49  Little Barrie18:34  Next week's albums 27:48  After Dark - NBA finals, kids' football, World Cup Next week's new albums: Modern Woman | SLIFT | Ben KidsonSpotify playlists: Album review playlist | Doc's and Beeso's 2026 mixtapes | All our playlistsThe list: Our previous review albums and year-end top fivesFind us on: Spotify Podcasts | Apple Podcasts | RSS feed for other appsSocials: Beeso on Bluesky | Doc on BlueSky | Pod Facebook | Pod email

When many birders think about South Africa's top birding destinations, places like Kruger National Park, Cape Town, or Zululand often come to mind. Yet tucked away in the northernmost corner of the country lies a province that offers some of the most diverse and rewarding birding anywhere in southern Africa.Daniel grew up in Limpopo, has birded the province extensively for many years, and has become one of the leading voices when it comes to birding in the region.In this first of a two part series, we begin exploring this bird rich province. Daniel does not hold back as he freely shares information on what birds you can see, where to see them, and practical advice for birding some of Limpopo's top destinations.Whether you are planning your first visit to the province or looking to discover new birding locations, these episodes will give you the information you need to put together an unforgettable Limpopo birding itinerary.This episode is brought to you in proud partnership with Birding Ecotours, specialists in small group and custom birding adventures around the world.While today's conversation focuses on the incredible birding of Limpopo, Birding Ecotours can help you experience some of the world's greatest birding destinations, from South Africa and the rest of Africa to Asia, Europe, Australasia, North America, South America, and beyond.Whether you are looking for a scheduled tour or a custom birding adventure, their experienced team can help you find the perfect trip.Visit www.birdingecotours.com to learn more.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaDaniel's website https://birdingwithdaniel.com/Daniel's email danielengelbrecht101@gmail.com

In this episode of EVJ Snippets, we summarise the latest research published in our Equine Veterinary Journal through a quick overview of the paper: Delphi consensus on Thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australasia. 

We've got to start this week talking about that Auckland FC win on Saturday night. Did we not discuss on Friday's show the need for us in this country to be more ambitious for success? To have more confidence to back ourselves more and then a day later, just one day later, we have an example of exactly that. Now to be fair, obviously, this wasn't exactly us backing ourselves. It was an American billionaire Bill Foley backing us. But his attitude is the kind of attitude worth adopting. When he put his money into a football team in Auckland, he set them a goal of winning the A-League within three seasons. They did it in two. He did the same thing in Las Vegas with the team that he has there, he set them a goal of winning their competition in six seasons. They did it in six. Now of course, having heaps and heaps of money helps. If you're a football team, it helps to have the best of everything that money can buy. The best data, the best physio, the best premium accommodation, whatever it is. And we're going to find out just how much difference money really makes next year when the high salary cap that new teams get for the first two years disappears and they are on par with all the other clubs. But while I think money helps, I have a suspicion it's not the secret sauce that leads to Bill Foley constantly being successful. Because we've got myriad examples of money being thrown at things and them still failing. LIV Golf. The rugby league, the Rebel Rugby League, and that's just in the past year. I'd love to know what his secret sauce is. Is it getting the best coach? Is a coach more important than a team? Is there a formula to setting up a winning team? Is it the attitude of expecting success? Either way, when I stood there in that crowd on Saturday night in the minutes after the team won, actually just shocked, kind of speechless for a bit to think that they actually managed to pull it off. The thought occurred to me that this was good for Auckland. This is a city with high unemployment, grumpy about the past few years. Now a football team winning doesn't change that, right? But it is not a bad thing for a place like Auckland to score a win, to feel like it can be the best at something in Australasia. It's not bad to have all the free publicity in the Australian media market for our biggest city. It's not bad to get the kids really excited about a game and it is not bad to illustrate what can be done if you simply believe it can be done. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the pod we talk about shoes, small towns, and Rooda's WhatsApp faux pas. Plus we chat to Lorin Clarke - her Dad was John Clarke, famously known throughout Australasia as Fred Dagg! (0:18:00) Follow The Hauraki Breakfast Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jeremy Wells and Manaia Stewart, "The Hauraki Breakfast" a radio show like no other weekdays from 6am on Radio Hauraki. Guaranteed to teach you bad new habits, raise your eyebrows, and make you smirk on a regular basis. News, sport & music that rocks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Lally, a licensed massage therapist and Bowen practitioner, discussed her experience in the North Carolina massage competition, which she entered to showcase Bowen therapy's effectiveness. She treated two clients simultaneously in the clinical round, achieving a 50% pain reduction in 30 minutes.  For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/michelle-lally    Highlights from today's episode include:  Michelle explains Bowen lets massage therapists, even those with injuries or in their 50s–60s, keep working without wrecking their bodies. Michelle says in competition, she treated two clients at once in 30 minutes with Bowen and still got about 50% pain reduction for both. Manon explains how Bowen can often resolve issues in just 3–5 sessions by rebooting the autonomic nervous system with minimal, well‑timed input.   ABOUT MICHELLE LALLY: Licensed Massage Bodywork Therapist & LMBT; since 2009 and a certified Bowen Instructor since 2014. Since 2008, With over a decade of experience, I have trained thousands of students in a comprehensive full-body Bowen therapy routine. I am certified to teach Bowsage Therapy by Dr. Mitchell Mosher, the Bowen Foot Doctor; to licensed therapists for continuing education credits, as well as to individuals interested in supporting their family's health. My diverse range of services includes Bowsage Therapy, Bowen Therapies, Aroma Acutherapy, Chakra Balancing, and various massage techniques. In 2025, I was honored to serve as a judge for the American Massage Championship (AMC); wellness category in Las Vegas. That same year, I published a memorial to Dr. Mosher and an article on Bowen therapy for stroke victims in the Bowen Therapy Federation of Australasia. Most recently being one of the first Bowen Practitioners to compete in a State Massage Competition using Bowen Only on 2 people at the same time in the Clinical and Wellness Categories. Core purpose/passion: It is my goal to have instructors under me teaching monthly so we can help as many people as possible.  Website |  Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube |     ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, RBHT, FCAH: As a retired Naturopath 1992-2021, I saw an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. and What if Your Body is Smarter than You Think?  I am the Founder & CEO of The Bowen College Inc. which teaches BowenFirst™ Therapy and holds transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENing to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household! For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.  For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips Follow: Manon Bolliger website  | Linktr.ee | Rumble | Gettr  | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Follow: Bowen College Inc. | Facebook | Instagram  | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Rumble | Locals ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFE: Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives. Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq | Audacy | Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!  

Wellingtonians will be looking up to catch the only Australasia film festival projected on a 360-degree planetarium dome. The Dome Under Film Festival, or DUFF, will be making its New Zealand debut this week at Wellington's Planetarium Space Place. Krystal Gibbens reports.

You don't have to join a compound to end up in a high-control group. Sometimes it starts with a neo-tantra festival. A weekend workshop. A community that feels like finally, finally, you found your people.Anke Richter is an international cult journalist, author of the bestseller Cult Trip (HarperCollins), and founder of Decult — the first cult awareness conference in Australasia. She spent six years inside ISTA (International School of Temple Arts) before becoming one of its most informed critics. She's also researched Centrepoint, Osho/Rajneeshpuram, and OneTaste firsthand.This is Part 2 of a series. Start with the previous episode "The Men Behind Sexual Polarity Have A Lot to Answer For" — or read the full article on Substack (link below).In this episode:Why smart, educated, well-resourced people end up in cults — and the myth that it couldn't happen to youWhat actually makes something a high-control group (and why "you can leave any time" doesn't disqualify it)How ISTA and similar neo-tantra spaces specifically target ex-evangelicals and ex-Mormons leaving purity cultureThe slippery slope from a weekend workshop to deeper entanglement — and what the escalation actually looks likeOsho/Rajneeshpuram as the ideological origin of modern neo-tantra — and the documented child sexual abuse that history includesThe playbook: how spiritual framing gets used to override consent and silence complaints"Acting from your wounding" and "stuck in victim consciousness" — the specific language used to shut down resistanceThe veneer of consent: why trauma-informed language and consent frameworks can be used as coverWhy the word "victim" gets weaponized in these spaces — and why that needs to stopHow David Deida's sexual polarity ideology functioned as a gateway into neo-tantra spaces for a generation of people, and why it is harmfulResources mentioned:Cult Trip by Anke Richter — available wherever books are soldAnke Richter: https://ankerichter.netDecult — cult awareness conference and resources: https://decult.netRed Flags in Workshops — free consent-forward resource for participants and facilitators: https://redflagsinworkshops.comPart 1 — Have You Been Sold the Patriarchy's Version of "The Divine Feminine"?  https://open.substack.com/pub/laurajurgens/p/have-you-been-sold-the-patriarchysGet my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideFind out more about my offerings and read the blog: https://laurajurgens.com/Copyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited. 

In the second episode of this series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Benjamin P. Trewin discuss what was found in non-steroidal maintenance therapies.  Read more about this abstract on the AAN website.   Show transcript:  Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: Hello and welcome back. This is Justin Abbatemarco from the Cleveland Clinic. And we're joined by Ben Trewin on his abstract maintenance immunotherapy and MOGAD, early steroid benefit, dose thresholds and disability risk. Ben, in our first episode we really talked about corticosteroids, but your paper and abstract looked at other therapies. What did you find in those non-steroidal maintenance therapies? Dr. Benjamin Trewin: In addition to looking at oral corticosteroid therapies, we also looked at B-cell depleting therapies, namely rituximab and ocrelizumab, and intravenous immunoglobulin and steroid-sparing therapies, namely azathioprine and mycophenolate predominantly, I suppose a couple on methotrexate. Now, what we found, it's important to note that we were able to tease apart the effects of all these drugs with our Cox proportional hazard model chops up, follow up into distinct intervals with different combinations and permutations of these medications and their different doses in a more granular way than is allowed by previous techniques like incident rate ratios when we compare pre and post annualized relapse rate, and we think this is a strength of the study. With this methodological strength, we were able to see that steroid-sparing therapies, despite 334 patient years of data, do not appear to have any independent benefit with respect to time to next relapse. The estimate of effect there was 1.06. And then for time to confirm sustained disability, there was also no confidence signal, the confidence interval being 0.15 to 1.4, that it actually prevented any disability despite a wealth of data, which I think is an important thing to note. And I think previous studies, particularly looking with incident rate ratios, have been a little more optimistic with that. And I think there might be misattributing some of the benefit of concomitant steroids to the steroid-sparers, but it's more complex than that, of course. And then with respect to B-cell depleting therapies, we did have 48 of 261 patients exposed, which is reasonable, but not quite enough to get the signal we're looking for. However, we found something quite interesting, because when we compared the Liverpool data to the Australasian data, the two big study groups involved, we saw that it wasn't quite as effective in Liverpool as it was in Australasia in this subgroup analysis. And so we dug a little deeper, as one should, and found that the dosing is actually different. And in Australasia, we have a tendency to just give two grams of rituximab up front, or 600 milligrams of ocrelizumab. And then six-monthly, you give a gram of rituximab without fail, without trying to watch the B cells or trying to muck around with doses in any way. And when we looked at that, the threshold dosing, as we termed it, as compared to below threshold dosing, there actually was weak evidence at a PVA of 0.08 that threshold dosing is superior to below threshold dosing. And that needs to be reproduced, but I think that was an important signal. And finally, I would say IVIG, of course, has some very strong data in this area. And I think it's important from this study at least to remain a little agnostic on that as we only had 31 patients on IVIG, and so I absolutely wouldn't say it's not effective. I would say unfortunately, we had insufficient data to make any big claims about that. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: I think some really great data to help pick apart here and help inform practice. I think your point about looking at the previous literature and trying to tease apart these steroid-sparing agents, that corticosteroids they're not uniformly addressed, and so it's difficult to think about at those previous data points, so I appreciate that. And then this dose response to the B-cell therapies, there's been questions in the literature, because I think we've gotten a lot of mixed results on B-cell therapies. And so this to me is one of the larger studies that really help answer this question that maybe B-cell therapies are effective and maybe we need to be a little more sensitive to dose, which is the same theme we saw on IVIG. IVIG, maybe at higher doses, could be more effective for MOGAD. What do you think about that comparison? Dr. Benjamin Trewin: I like where you're going with that because we're quite interested in these dose responses as we introduce this 12.5 milligram per day oral corticosteroid dose or 0.16 milligrams per kilograms per day in kid. And so we're quite interested. And, of course, that work by Dr. Chen and Dr. Mariner has revealed that IVIG also has quite a sensitive dose threshold there at one gram every four weeks. And we followed that precinct because that research was so strong. So it's nice to feel like we're building on previous studies and then perhaps even detecting another dose threshold with respect to rituximab. And I must say, it was a little bit of a surprise, we came in and saw why is the Liverpool data moving that way and the other one moving this way? So it was a nice data-driven evolution of our multi-variable model. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: So helpful. And I'll ask everyone to come back for the final episode, where we try to put this all together. We're going to put Ben on the spot and really understand how he approaches these cases in clinical practice. Ben, thank you. Dr. Benjamin Trewin: Thanks very much, Justin.  

A big pod today, and we start by chatting about Nelly Korda's big win at The Chevron, and it was a clinic, she won by a mile in a dominant display. Mark is amazed that she's only won the 3 majors, it felt like more. As good as Nelly's win was, the crowds and viewership was light, and Mark saw a tweet from Tour Pro Meghan MacLaren who posed the question as to why the interest was down, what is missing? Nick and Mark are huge fans of the women's game and have been for a long time, however we discuss the tweet and kick around what some issues may be.If we were to 'blow up' the women's major structure, what would you do? Mark says Shadow Creek is a no-brainer, and Nick would love to see a Women's Masters type even at Cypress saying it would be huge. Nick and Mark discuss if The Chevron itself is the issue. A good, perhaps not amazing, course. A major named after the sponsor. Nick says it doesn't have the feel of a major.For Hostplus, Mark awards Nelly Korda our 'That's a Plus' for golf, but not for winning the tournament, for something else. And we read a message from wolfpacker David who noticed something interesting on Nellys kit, Mark asks Grok to clarify. For once, Grok works. Marks 50 bucks paying off.What about Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick. What a story. It was a great win, and wonderful to see Alex get some just rewards following the win. We look at where their rankings are on the Find My Player app, if you haven't seen it, we love it. Follow any player on any tour in seconds. Download Find My Player from the App Store or Google Play. And for BMW, Matt Fitzpatrick gets our Touch of Class this week (how many is that!!!).We discuss the LIV news from the last 24-hours which will see a gap in the schedule of 6-weeks, with Louisiana now postponed. What does it mean (if anything). Mark's source, who he spoke to a couple of days ago, has given Mark some very interesting information about the reason why LIV may be slowing slightly - it has something to do with what is going on in Iran. Mark explains.And we talk about the appointment of Jim Furyk as US Ryder Cup captain.After the turn, for Betr, Mark lists the Top 5 courses in the world that would guarantee increased eyeballs were they to host women's majors. Love your thoughts on whether he's nailed it, or missed something.Plenty of action around the world in the PING Globals, Nick runs us through everything, and for Southern Golf Club, lots of feedback today: we start with the PGA cancelling a couple of events and whether this is an opportunity for Australasia to swoop in, Riley has a theory on Min Woo Lee at The Masters, Martin has a question about inconsistent ball striking, Mark has a view on the potential of returning LIV players, John agrees with Nick and Mark from last week that LIV is unsustainable but adds that the PGA's response to LIV has equally been unsustainable. We discuss.Then a couple of whacks. Laurie says that Nick and Mark are 'cheering for the death of LIV'. The boys respond. And Duane says that we're 'berks who are banging on with rubbish'. We respond, and also pay tribute to Duane's use of the word 'berks', and Nick, Mark and Dan kick around some of our favourite insulting words. You might have some to add! (Keep it clean though.....).And Sam wants to know how would LIV working with national opens even work, and why would the players do it?And for the Golf Clearance Outlet a great masterclass from Nick today, on chipping with your left hand low. We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The popularity of American sports could keep growing here - as streaming giants compete for viewers. Disney Plus is pushing its ESPN sports offering across Australasia with a new lower-cost subscription plan. Media commentator Duncan Greive says younger audiences are increasingly turning to American sports on global platforms over watching traditional sports like rugby and cricket. "The had a moat as wide as the Tasman around them in terms of TV and radio - now with YouTube and TikTok, rugby doesn't have the kind of hold over them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filipino boxer Renden “Take Over” Oppas showcased his skill and determination after defeating Australian fighter Kha Lu in Melbourne via unanimous decision over eight rounds. - Pinatunayan ni Filipino boxer Renden “Take Over” Oppas ang kanyang galing at determinasyon matapos talunin si Australian fighter Kha Lu sa Melbourne via unanimous decision sa walong rounds.

Welcome back to The Horror Project Podcast!This week, Laura and Phil are reviewing We Bury the Dead (2026)—a tense zombie thriller where, after a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise… they hunt.We follow Ava as she searches for her missing husband, only to discover something far more unsettling along the way. We chat about the film's take on zombies (with some truly teeth crunch-worthy moments), touch on a bit of Australasia geography, and explore the deeper themes of grief and loss running through the story.Thanks for listening!Email - Horrorprojectpodcast@hotmail.com  Instagram - horrorprojectpodcastTikTok - @horrorprojectpodcastSay Hi - Send The Horror Project a Message!

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed eighth Headmaster of Brighton Grammar in January 2014. Victorian born, Ross was educated in regional Victoria and is a graduate of the University of Melbourne. He joined Brighton Grammar in 2012 as Head of Senior School. From 2006 - 2011 Ross held a wide range of leadership roles in teaching and learning and pastoral care at Geelong Grammar School, including Director of the International Baccalaureate Program, Head of Humanities and Head of History, as well as senior rowing coach and assistant coach of the First XVIII. Prior to this, he held teaching roles at Carey Baptist School and Melbourne Grammar School. Since taking up the position of Headmaster at BGS in 2014, Ross has overseen a new strategic vision for the School. He has been instrumental in prioritising student wellbeing and building the Positive Masculinity framework - making it a central focus of the School's agenda. As part of this work, he co-authored research on positive masculinity which was published in the Health Promotion International Journal in 2021. His dedication to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment has greatly contributed to the success of BGS and also the wider community. Ross was invited to join the International Boys' School Coalition (IBSC) as a Board Trustee in 2020, one of only five Australian Trustees of IBSC which has almost 300 member schools from more than 20 countries and five continents. Ross is currently the Vice Chair, Australasia, IBSC. He was also recognised as one of Australia's most influential educators by The Educator in 2021. Dr Ray Swann, Deputy Headmaster at Brighton Grammar School / Head of the Crowther Centre. Ray completed his PhD in medical education at the Austin Hospital, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne and his Masters by research at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. He is presently an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne. Ray has worked across government, independent and single gender contexts, and now leads change in the wellbeing programs and evidence informed practice. He was recognised as a national Top 50 educator in 2019 and received an Australian Council of Educational Leadership New Voice scholarship in 2020. Previously, Ray was a Head of School, and school improvement consultant working for a large organisation. Ray is an internationally published academic author and reviewer, author of a children's book (Brio Publications due in 2022), host of the Understanding Boys podcast (which has trended in the Top 5 parenting podcasts in Australia with 65k followers), and a sought-after consultant in identity performance coaching for medical and surgical trainees (assisting them with preparations and building confidence for their gruelling interview process prior to residency). Ray has also run allied health workshops through the award-winning not-for-profit company Identity Theatre which he founded in 2002. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

Back by popular demand... In this shorter, mini motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips and biochemist Dr Libby Weaver dive into iron and why low iron matters. So many women are walking around with insufficient iron levels and not realising the impact it’s having on their health. Dr Libby has just published a book Fix Iron First, and is the go-to for newer innovative treatments. If you’ve suffered with low iron or high iron, or know someone who has, this ep is for you. About the guest: Dr. Libby Weaver is one of Australasia’s leading nutritional biochemists, a bestselling author of 13 books (including one titled The Invisible Load), an international speaker and founder of Bio Blends – a range of high-quality, food-based nutritional supplements designed to support real results. With a PhD in biochemistry and over 20 years in clinical practice, Dr. Libby is known for helping women understand the link between nutrition, hormones, stress, and emotional wellbeing. Visit Dr Libby's Website https://drlibby.com/ Dr Libbys brand new book Fix Iron First: https://www.booktopia.com.au/fix-iron-first-dr-libby-weaver/book/9781067067601.html Dr Libby's new supplement -Bio Blends Iconic Iron: https://www.bioblends.com/products/iconic-iron Dr Libby's Book, Rushing Women's Syndrome: https://www.booktopia.com.au/rushing-woman-s-syndrome-libby-weaver/book/9781401978150.html Follow Dr Libby on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlibby/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.Instagram: @_amelia_phillipsHave a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.auFind out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.auDiscover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITSHost: Amelia Phillips Guest: Dr Libby Weaver Audio Producer: Darren RothMusic: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 2) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Dr Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed eighth Headmaster of Brighton Grammar in January 2014. Victorian born, Ross was educated in regional Victoria and is a graduate of the University of Melbourne. He joined Brighton Grammar in 2012 as Head of Senior School. From 2006 - 2011 Ross held a wide range of leadership roles in teaching and learning and pastoral care at Geelong Grammar School, including Director of the International Baccalaureate Program, Head of Humanities and Head of History, as well as senior rowing coach and assistant coach of the First XVIII. Prior to this, he held teaching roles at Carey Baptist School and Melbourne Grammar School. Since taking up the position of Headmaster at BGS in 2014, Ross has overseen a new strategic vision for the School. He has been instrumental in prioritising student wellbeing and building the Positive Masculinity framework - making it a central focus of the School's agenda. As part of this work, he co-authored research on positive masculinity which was published in the Health Promotion International Journal in 2021. His dedication to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment has greatly contributed to the success of BGS and also the wider community. Ross was invited to join the International Boys' School Coalition (IBSC) as a Board Trustee in 2020, one of only five Australian Trustees of IBSC which has almost 300 member schools from more than 20 countries and five continents. Ross is currently the Vice Chair, Australasia, IBSC. He was also recognised as one of Australia's most influential educators by The Educator in 2021. Dr Ray Swann, Deputy Headmaster at Brighton Grammar School / Head of the Crowther Centre. Ray completed his PhD in medical education at the Austin Hospital, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne and his Masters by research at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. He is presently an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne. Ray has worked across government, independent and single gender contexts, and now leads change in the wellbeing programs and evidence informed practice. He was recognised as a national Top 50 educator in 2019 and received an Australian Council of Educational Leadership New Voice scholarship in 2020. Previously, Ray was a Head of School, and school improvement consultant working for a large organisation. Ray is an internationally published academic author and reviewer, author of a children's book (Brio Publications due in 2022), host of the Understanding Boys podcast (which has trended in the Top 5 parenting podcasts in Australia with 65k followers), and a sought-after consultant in identity performance coaching for medical and surgical trainees (assisting them with preparations and building confidence for their gruelling interview process prior to residency). Ray has also run allied health workshops through the award-winning not-for-profit company Identity Theatre which he founded in 2002. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 210 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Ross Featherston & Ray Swann! Ross Featherston, BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, was appointed eighth Headmaster of Brighton Grammar in January 2014. Victorian born, Ross was educated in regional Victoria and is a graduate of the University of Melbourne. He joined Brighton Grammar in 2012 as Head of Senior School. From 2006 - 2011 Ross held a wide range of leadership roles in teaching and learning and pastoral care at Geelong Grammar School, including Director of the International Baccalaureate Program, Head of Humanities and Head of History, as well as senior rowing coach and assistant coach of the First XVIII. Prior to this, he held teaching roles at Carey Baptist School and Melbourne Grammar School. Since taking up the position of Headmaster at BGS in 2014, Ross has overseen a new strategic vision for the School. He has been instrumental in prioritising student wellbeing and building the Positive Masculinity framework - making it a central focus of the School's agenda. As part of this work, he co-authored research on positive masculinity which was published in the Health Promotion International Journal in 2021. His dedication to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment has greatly contributed to the success of BGS and also the wider community. Ross was invited to join the International Boys' School Coalition (IBSC) as a Board Trustee in 2020, one of only five Australian Trustees of IBSC which has almost 300 member schools from more than 20 countries and five continents. Ross is currently the Vice Chair, Australasia, IBSC. He was also recognised as one of Australia's most influential educators by The Educator in 2021. Dr Ray Swann, Deputy Headmaster at Brighton Grammar School / Head of the Crowther Centre. Ray completed his PhD in medical education at the Austin Hospital, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne and his Masters by research at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. He is presently an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne. Ray has worked across government, independent and single gender contexts, and now leads change in the wellbeing programs and evidence informed practice. He was recognised as a national Top 50 educator in 2019 and received an Australian Council of Educational Leadership New Voice scholarship in 2020. Previously, Ray was a Head of School, and school improvement consultant working for a large organisation. Ray is an internationally published academic author and reviewer, author of a children's book (Brio Publications due in 2022), host of the Understanding Boys podcast (which has trended in the Top 5 parenting podcasts in Australia with 65k followers), and a sought-after consultant in identity performance coaching for medical and surgical trainees (assisting them with preparations and building confidence for their gruelling interview process prior to residency). Ray has also run allied health workshops through the award-winning not-for-profit company Identity Theatre which he founded in 2002. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 14th of March, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of John 20:15-16, where Mary Magdalene asks the man standing there, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.” ”Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher).”She heard His voice and recognised Him immediately, but she didn't recognise Him when she saw Him standing there. She thought He was the gardener: “Sir, please tell me where you have put Him and I will take Him away', and the voice, it was the voice that she knew. I want to ask you a question this morning, and I am asking myself the same question, do we know His voice? Mary knew the voice of Jesus. Straight away she said, “Rabboni!” I have heard that many young Muslims in Iran at the moment are having dreams, and they are seeing a Man dressed in a white robe with eyes of fire, talking to them. Now I want you to read the Word of God and you will see in the Book of Revelation, that is the description of Jesus Christ. In 2003, I was in the game reserve in the north of Kwazulu-Natal, and the Lord spoke to me so clearly in my heart, “Go home, cancel all of your preaching appointments. I want you to mentor young men.” That was the foundation and the beginning of the Mighty Men phenomenon that is going right around the world as I speak to you today. This very year, we are having Mighty Men Conferences in Europe, in Australasia, in America, all over Africa - and we give the glory to God. Today, you need to really start to listen to the voice of God. “But” you say to me, “how will we know His voice?” Well, how do you know the voice of anyone? How do you know my voice? Because you listen to it and you hear it every single morning. Isn't that right? People meet me at the airport. They don't know what I look like but when I open my mouth they turn around and they say, “We know who that is” because they hear my voice.Now, when you spend time with Jesus Christ every single day, you will learn to hear His voice and He will direct you, and by the way, He says very clearly in Revelation 22:20, He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen! Today, let us hear the voice of God. He will comfort you, He will direct you and most of all, He will love you!Jesus bless you and goodbye.

Had a really cool discussion with golfing legend Peter Senior. We mainly chatted about the swing changes he made with his coach Gary Edwin and the drills he did to accomplish ten changes.  In 1978, Senior turned professional. He joined the PGA Tour of Australasia shortly thereafter. During his career, he has won 21 tournaments on the tour, including the Australian PGA Championship in 1989, 2003 and 2010, the Australian Open in 1989 and 2012, and the Australian Masters in 1991, 1995, and 2015. Senior has won professional events on the main men's tour in five separate decades, a feat achieved by very few players previously anywhere in the world. He also has the distinction of winning the Australian PGA, Open and Masters tournaments after he turned 50. He also topped the tour's Order of Merit in 1987, 1989 and 1993. Even after reaching the age of fifty, he remained competitive on the tour, through until his retirement from golf in 2016   www.kelleygolf.com

Dominic Steele reports from Abuja, Nigeria, as nearly 500 Anglican leaders gather for GAFCON 2026 in what many believe could prove a decisive moment in the reshaping of the Anglican Communion. Delegates have arrived from across Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia, despite significant travel disruption caused by the US–Iran conflict and Middle Eastern airspace closures. For many Australians, flights were cancelled only hours before departure. This preview episode of The Pastor's Heart sets out what is expected in the coming days: proposals for the structure and operation of a new Global Anglican Communion, distinct from Canterbury. The story stretches back through the Jerusalem Declaration of 2008 and the strong Kigali statement of 2023, in which leaders representing the majority of the Communion expressed no confidence in the existing Instruments of Communion. This week, foundations for a renewed and confessionally orthodox global fellowship are anticipated to be agreed.Steele outlines the program for the week, including plenary sessions, presentations and votes on doctrine, fellowship and leadership structures. Particular attention will be given to the biblical basis of communion, the failures of current Canterbury-centred mechanisms and how future alignment will be defined. Questions around governance, canonical relationships and financial partnerships are also expected to be addressed.Over the next five days, The Pastor's Heart will release daily 30-minute reports with interviews from primates and key leaders, alongside full-length conversations on YouTube. Coverage is brought in partnership with Anglican Aid. This episode provides essential background to what may become a defining chapter in modern Anglican history.The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

On this week's podcast, I speak with Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas. Mark is a former Victorian Police officer & Australian Army 1 st Commando Regiment Veteran & Author. From a teenage athlete, world adventurer, and martial artist, Mark's thirst for adventure led him to serve in the Special Forces Reserves and with Victoria Police. Stationed in remote towns over 26 years, Trigger spent most of his policing career working closely with three other officers. Amongst his many honours is the Clarke Silver Medal, the Royal Humane Society of Australasia's highest award. He is one of only 3 Victoria Police officers to receive the award in its 150-year history. After retirement, Trigger and his family endured the devastating Black Summer fires, followed by COVID-19 lockdowns that almost broke their hometown apart. Using his expertise, Trigger set up a recovery website that funnelled nearly one million dollars for the victims of the fires and earned him a Resilient Australia Award. He continues to live in remote coastal Victoria today. Mark is a born storyteller, and wrote his autobiography, Back Up Is 3 Hours Away, which details his incredible career & shares amusing anecdotes as well as incidents that changed his life forever. This is a raw account of what remote policing is all about. Mark, like all veterans and first responders, struggled with the transition from service. He has found purpose again, now helping other veterans and first responders transition and find purpose after service. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas Editor: Kyle Watkins

29 Jan 2026. The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold, as expected and the UAE Central Bank has followed suit, despite renewed pressure from President Trump for lower borrowing costs. Economist Daniel Richards explains what it means for the region. Plus, with gold prices at record levels, we get a first look at the World Gold Council’s annual report and where the yellow metal could be headed. And Emirates is reviving a luxury icon, investing $50 million to transform Wolgan Valley into the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Tom speaks to Emirates’ Barry Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips and biochemist Dr Libby Weaver discuss how midlife for mums can feel like you are holding up the sky. In this raw and honest episode they discuss some breakthrough reframes (three in particular) that help you manage stress effectively. They discuss the biochemistry involved, how our thoughts really do dictate our biochemistry, and Dr Libby and Amelia open up about their own struggles with stress. About the guest: Dr. Libby Weaver is one of Australasia’s leading nutritional biochemists, a bestselling author of 13 books (including one titled The Invisible Load), an international speaker and founder of Bio Blends – a range of high-quality, food-based nutritional supplements designed to support real results. With a PhD in biochemistry and over 20 years in clinical practice, Dr. Libby is known for helping women understand the link between nutrition, hormones, stress, and emotional wellbeing. Visit Dr Libby's Website https://drlibby.com/ Dr Libbys brand new book Fix Iron First: https://www.booktopia.com.au/fix-iron-first-dr-libby-weaver/book/9781067067601.html Dr Libby's new supplement -Bio Blends Iconic Iron: https://www.bioblends.com/products/iconic-iron Dr Libby's Book, Rushing Women's Syndrome: https://www.booktopia.com.au/rushing-woman-s-syndrome-libby-weaver/book/9781401978150.html Follow Dr Libby on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlibby/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.Instagram: @_amelia_phillipsHave a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.auFind out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.auDiscover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITSHost: Amelia Phillips Guest: Dr Libby Weaver Audio Producer: Darren RothMusic: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the most overlooked organ in menopause is your skin?In this episode, Bahar speaks with Dr David Kosenko, Head of Medical and Clinical Training at Dermacosmetica, President of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia, and a practising cosmetic physician with more than 30 years of clinical experience. They unpack the biological impact of oestrogen loss on the skin, why collagen declines rapidly after menopause, and how to support hormonal skin health with evidence-based care. Dr Kosenko explains MEP technology in Emepelle, a non-hormonal innovation that activates oestrogen receptors in the skin without systemic effects. The conversation also explores regenerative aesthetics, skincare routines for perimenopause and postmenopause, and the future of hormonal skin science. This episode is in partnership with Emepelle for Menopause Awareness Month.Topics covered in this episode include Menopause and skin health Oestrogen receptor function in skin Collagen loss in the first five years after menopause Adapting skincare for perimenopause and postmenopause Non-hormonal MEP technology and the innovation behind Emepelle explained Clinical results from the 20-week study How MEP in Emepelle differs from topical HRT creams Recommended skincare essentials (cleansers, antioxidants, SPF, retinoids) Regenerative aesthetics and collagen stimulation Visible improvements on neck and hands Why it is never too late to rejuvenate skin Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Skin00:03:00 The Role of Estrogen in Skin Health00:09:00 Innovative Skincare Solutions00:15:00 Understanding MEP Technology00:21:00 Empowering Women Through Skincare Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v1sAABo2xGESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Hartin, MS, EFO, FIFireE, CFO retired as fire chief with East County Fire and Rescue in Camas, Washington after an over 50-year fire service career serving with urban, suburban and rural fire and rescue agencies on the east and west coasts. Ed has international training and consulting practice since 2006 and has delivered fire dynamics and command training in Europe, Asia, South America, North America, and Australasia. He is co-author of 3D Firefighting and has authored numerous articles for fire service trade publications in the United States and Europe. Ed has undergraduate degrees in fire protection technology and fire service administration and a master's degree in postsecondary, adult, and continuing education. He holds the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing and is a Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers and is a past-president of the USA Branch. Ed served as a member on several Underwriter Laboratories (UL FSRI) technical panels and as a UL FSRI Advisory Board for 11 years and now serves as an Emeritus member of the board. Since 2017, Ed has also developed over 500 tactical decision games to provide ICs with deliberate practice to build competence.Thank you to our fantastic sponsors: Elkhart Brass, Key Hose, and Vanguard Safety Wear.

Happy New Year for 2026 from Peter and Mark at the CX Files podcast. We asked our listeners to send some thoughts about 2025 and the year ahead... If you listen to this episode you will hear messages from the Netherlands, Philippines, UK, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and Brazil... that's North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia all covered! Contributors listed in the order they feature on the podcast: Leo Ooms https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoooms/ Nathan Muniz https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdcoutsourcing/ Lian Rowlands https://www.linkedin.com/in/lian-rowlands-a26119/ Rod Jones https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodjonessouthafrica/ Paul O'Hara https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauloharateleperformance/ Michael Gray https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgray7/ Anna Bessarabova https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-bessarabova/ Michael Clark https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelclarkcx/ Mike Ortegon https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeortegon/ Stephen Loynd https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenloynd/ David Neale https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-neale-08b80011b/ Peter Ryan https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ryan-montreal/ Mark Hillary https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhillary/ ---- "All I Want for CX-mas (Is the Future)" Composed by Mark Hillary with Suno Verse 1 Snow's falling on the dashboards, Year-end reports are due, Another season of predictions, But nobody knows what's true. From São Paulo to Montreal, Different skies, same screen, Two voices cut through the noise, Talking 'bout what CX means. Pre-Chorus The year's been long, the change came fast, AI hype, then lessons learned, But now we're looking forward, To the value still to be earned. Chorus All I want for CX-mas is the future, Not the buzzwords, not the fear, Just better service, smarter choices, And a little more trust next year. From every brand to every customer, Let's build it human, let's build it right, All I want for CX-mas is the future, And the CX Files on a Wednesday night. Verse 2 Agents, bots, and blended teams, Journeys changing shape, Less about the tech itself, More about escape From broken processes, From friction no one sees, Designing moments that feel simple, Even when the systems aren't easy. Pre-Chorus We've learned that scale needs patience, And strategy beats speed, The future's not autonomous, Unless it serves a real human need. Chorus All I want for CX-mas is the future, Not another pilot that won't land, Just outcomes, empathy, and clarity, Finally working hand in hand. From every continent and culture, One community, one shared view, All I want for CX-mas is the future, And the CX Files guiding us through. Bridge From São Paulo sunshine, To Montreal snow, Two hosts, one question: "Where do we go?" Analysts, founders, leaders, friends, Four hundred stories, and still it never ends. No silver bullets, no easy claim, Just better questions changing the game. Final Chorus All I want for CX-mas is the future, Designed with care, not just code, Where trust is built in every interaction, And experience carries the load. So here's to 2026 and beyond, To curiosity, courage, and insight, All we want for CX-mas is the future, And the CX Files lighting the way each night. Outro So press play, pour a drink, Let the old year fade from view, The future of CX is being written— And it starts with me and you.

The conversation explores cognitive load theory and why it matters for classroom learning, while also widening the focus to include practical teaching moves that help students learn more effectively. We talk about how working memory limits can affect what students remember, why some lessons don't stick, and how teachers can design instruction that feels less complex and less overwhelming. Alongside cognitive load theory, the discussion touches on everyday strategies that support clearer, more manageable teaching and help more students experience real learning. Follow on Twitter @AndrewWatsonTTB |@mrzachg |@laurapatranella | @DylanWiliam @StamStam193 | @bamradionetwork | @jonHarper70bd Related Resources: Cognitive-load-theory-pt-1 Laura Stam Dylan William‘s bedding formative assessment pack for schools and colleges to run their own two-year professional development programme on formative assessment is now available worldwide. In Europe, this can be ordered through SSAT, in Australasia through Hawker-Brownlow, and in North America from Learning Sciences International. Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based in Seattle, WA and works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach is the author of the book Just Tell Them, hosts the podcast, Progressively Incorrect, and is active on Twitter (@mrzachg). Laura Stam is a 3rd-grade teacher in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is a 2024-2025 Goyen Fellow and a founding board member of The Reading League Wyoming. Laura Patranella is a 12th-year teacher with experience primarily in upper elementary and middle school literacy as both a dyslexia interventionist and classroom teacher. She currently teaches 5th grade and is passionate about maximizing outcomes for all students through research-based teaching methods. Andrew Watson has been teaching since 1988, studying brains since 2008, and combining those fields since 2012. As a consultant and conference speaker, he works with students and teachers to make learning easier and teaching more effective. Author of three books, he writes frequently on memory, attention, motivation, and skepticism.

The conversation explores cognitive load theory and why it matters for classroom learning, while also widening the focus to include practical teaching moves that help students learn more effectively. We talk about how working memory limits can affect what students remember, why some lessons don't stick, and how teachers can design instruction that feels less complex and less overwhelming. Alongside cognitive load theory, the discussion touches on everyday strategies that support clearer, more manageable teaching and help more students experience real learning. Follow on Twitter @AndrewWatsonTTB |@mrzachg |@laurapatranella | @DylanWiliam @StamStam193 | @bamradionetwork | @jonHarper70bd Related Resources: Cognitive-load-theory-pt-1. Laura Stam Dylan William‘s bedding formative assessment pack for schools and colleges to run their own two-year professional development programme on formative assessment is now available worldwide. In Europe, this can be ordered through SSAT, in Australasia through Hawker-Brownlow, and in North America from Learning Sciences International. Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based in Seattle, WA and works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach is the author of the book Just Tell Them, hosts the podcast, Progressively Incorrect, and is active on Twitter (@mrzachg). Laura Stam is a 3rd-grade teacher in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is a 2024-2025 Goyen Fellow and a founding board member of The Reading League Wyoming. Laura Patranella is a 12th-year teacher with experience primarily in upper elementary and middle school literacy as both a dyslexia interventionist and classroom teacher. She currently teaches 5th grade and is passionate about maximizing outcomes for all students through research-based teaching methods. Andrew Watson has been teaching since 1988, studying brains since 2008, and combining those fields since 2012. As a consultant and conference speaker, he works with students and teachers to make learning easier and teaching more effective. Author of three books, he writes frequently on memory, attention, motivation, and skepticism.

This week, I welcome one of the most respected voices in regenerative agriculture: Nicole Masters. She's an agroecologist, educator, systems thinker, and author of For the Love of Soil - one of the best books I read while researching my second book FOOD. With over 25 years of hands-on experience across North America, Australasia and globally, Nicole helps farmers, land stewards and businesses rebuild ecosystems from the ground up - literally.My favourite aspect of Nicole's genius, is her dot connection and analogies that can engage anyone from anywhere to care deeply for soil and understand why soil health is not just an agricultural concern but a planetary and human-health imperative - there's no confusion: We must come together, and we must act now to turn the health of soil around to be able to turn our health around, too. We explore what's happening beneath our feet: the microbial networks, chemical dialogues and nutrient pathways that determine the resilience of entire landscapes, food systems, and ultimately our own bodies.Despite the weight of global environmental challenges, Nicole leaves us with a grounded sense of possibility. Her work demonstrates that nature is astonishingly responsive when we create the conditions for recovery - and that regeneration often begins with surprisingly small, accessible shifts.Whether you're a farmer, a gardener, a policy-maker or simply someone who eats food and wants a livable planet, this episode offers inspiration, tangible insights, and a renewed sense of agency in a time when many feel helpless.Enjoy the show, Alexx Stuart, Your Host.Fancy a few more podcasts we've done over the years, related to this one?Show #109: Joel Salatin on food, soil and regenerative effects of working with nature's systemsShow #416 Tammi Jonas PhD: Designing a Food System for All — Culturally Relevant, Nutritious, and ecologically soundShow #280 – Holistic Healing of People and Planet with Biodynamics Farmer, David McFallShow #136: Charlie Arnott on Regenerative & Biodynamic AgricultureShow #417 From Farm to Eater: Let's focus on what and who is making a difference when trying to change the food system.And more…Want to learn more about this week's guest?Website: www.integritysoils.com/coachesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Integrity_soilsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemasters1Nicole's book: https://bit.ly/487Z4DbThank you to this month's show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @WatersCoFilters take everything you don't want OUT, put precious trace minerals back IN and give you a clean water solution for any situation and budget - drinking & shower. 15% of site wide Nov 1-Dec 15. Code LOWTOX15% or use the auto-applied discount link: https://bit.ly/watersco_autocode@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen – or around the open fire – is reflected in the fascinating array of objects explored in this book. Authored by food writer Jenny Linford in consultation with curators from the British Museum, Repast: The Story of Food (Thames & Hudson in partnership with the British Museum, 2025) focuses on artefacts in the museum's collections – from ancient clay cooking vessels to exquisite gold goblets – spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Australasia, from prehistory to the present day. Arranged into thirteen broad themes such as Hunting, Alcohol, Religion, Feasting and Eating Out, with lavish plates accompanying absorbing essays on subjects including tea (the world's most consumed drink after water), pork (the world's most widely consumed meat), and wheat (the source of 20% of the world's human calorie consumption), Repast conveys the extraordinary global story of food, drink and the culinary arts. This clearly structured, beautifully illustrated book will engage and delight the growing audience interested in the history of food and drink. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen – or around the open fire – is reflected in the fascinating array of objects explored in this book. Authored by food writer Jenny Linford in consultation with curators from the British Museum, Repast: The Story of Food (Thames & Hudson in partnership with the British Museum, 2025) focuses on artefacts in the museum's collections – from ancient clay cooking vessels to exquisite gold goblets – spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Australasia, from prehistory to the present day. Arranged into thirteen broad themes such as Hunting, Alcohol, Religion, Feasting and Eating Out, with lavish plates accompanying absorbing essays on subjects including tea (the world's most consumed drink after water), pork (the world's most widely consumed meat), and wheat (the source of 20% of the world's human calorie consumption), Repast conveys the extraordinary global story of food, drink and the culinary arts. This clearly structured, beautifully illustrated book will engage and delight the growing audience interested in the history of food and drink. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Guy won the Logie! Our main man shares the behind-the-scenes of Australasia's biggest night of television replete with celebrities, missing speeches, regretful moments and a pitch or a hot new reality property exploring competitive kitchen cleaning. Today we're talking White Claws, we're talking darts (the cigs, not the band ‘Darts') and Happy Gilmore 2.Support us winning more awards by contributing here: twioat.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel nervous sharing your faith? Is there another level of anxiety added when you are talking to your kids or grandkids, who are hostile to Christianity? In this program, Chip continues his conversation with Aaron Pierce from Steiger International. The two walk through a new digital resource they have developed to help churches and families take the message of the Gospel to the next generation. You will find hope and encouragement from their interview!I. Shared Partnership for Radical FaithChip & Aaron's connection began through a conference where Chip taught "Good to Great in God's Eyes"Shared vision that God's truth needs to be shared widelyII. Launching Not Beyond Reach Book & Small Group VideosDesire to equip Christians to reach young people.Book emerges from observed spiritual hunger and need for practical discipleship.Creating a video small group series that is accessible & practicalIII. Call to Action for the Future GenerationEngaging with the young people & focus on Biblical engagementShared mission & initiatives for a digital outreach strategyBoldly share the GospelBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Additional Resource Mentions"I Choose Joy" Book"I Choose Joy" Home Church StudyMid Year MatchMid Year MatchConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Aaron PierceAaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a rapidly-growing, worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. Steiger is active in over 100 cities around the world within the regions of Europe, Eurasia, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia, South America, Australasia, and North America.