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Send us Fan MailA Gluten Free PodcastEpisode 245 On today's episode we share the story of Isla's coeliac disease diagnosis told by her mother Isla and how they made the goal to run a marathon for coeliac disease awareness.What we'll cover:* Reflecting on Glenn and Harley's story a few weeks ago* How I found the story of Isla and her mum, Kirsty* Isla's coeliac disease symptoms * The pizza that changed everything* Trying to find the problem behind Isla's health issues* Isla being dismissed by health professionals* Isla's consistent sicknesses* Daycare employee suggesting to keep a food journal for Isla* Doctor testing for coeliac disease and confirming via repeated blood test* Relief after Isla's coeliac disease diagnosis* The worry and alertness still lingering* The transition to gluten free life for Isla* How Isla and Kirsty found the Edinburgh Marathon* The support around Isla's fundraiser for Coeliac UK* The amount of awareness needed around coeliac disease in the UK and throughout the world* My closing thoughts LinksFollow @coeliacmamma on InstagramRead our blog post on Isla's fundraiserOriginal article: Musselburgh girl 'smashes' junior marathon for Coeliac UKJoin A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 

When your childhood taught you that having needs was dangerous - that being pleasing, useful, and indispensable was the difference between love and its withdrawal - the reason boundaries are so hard as an adult is not that you are weak. It is that your nervous system learned exactly what it needed to learn to survive the environment you were in.Part 1 of The Good Girl Contract is the foundational episode of a new series. In this episode, Danielle speaks about childhood abuse. Physical and emotional abuse. Punishment for having emotions. Punishment for having needs. Punishment for answering back. The 1980s Australian cultural context in which corporal punishment of children was widespread and culturally sanctioned. From there, the episode widens into the frameworks that make the personal story into a universal one: • Stephen Porges' concept of neuroception - the body's continuous, unconscious scanning of the environment for cues of safety or threat - and what it does to a developing child in an environment where the source of care is also the source of danger. • The reframe that what the wellness and spiritual industries calls empathic sensitivity (or being an "empath")  is, for a specific subset of women, more accurately understood as trained hypervigilance in a nervous system that learned very young that reading other people accurately was the difference between safety and danger. • Harriet Lerner's framework on overfunctioning in relationships and underfunctioning in self-advocacy. The distinction between cultural conditioning, which produced most women's struggle with boundaries, and violently enforced conditioning, which produced a more acute version.The episode lands on the naming of The Contract itself. A set of terms you did not consent to, do not remember signing, and have been operating under, in every relationship you have entered, ever since."What was made can be remade. Because the same nervous system that learned the terms is capable of learning something else. Because the same brain that was shaped by danger can be reshaped by safety. Because the story is not over."This series is a departure from Working As Intended - from the structural argument about the family law system, to the personal architecture underneath the woman navigating it. A content note: this episode contains references to childhood experiences of physical and emotional abuse. No graphic detail. Some listeners may prefer to return to this episode when they have space for the material.The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint is the structured way through this work - built for protective parents equipping themselves to interrupt the Contract in themselves, so their own children inherit something different. AI Danielle is available any time, any hour. Both at danielleblackcoaching.com.auSupport: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains discussions about a near-fatal accident, traumatic brain injury and the challenges of recovery. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Alexa Leary, and honestly this one gave me chills.At 19 years old, Alexa was a champion triathlete heading downhill at 70km an hour when she clipped the wheel in front of her. She says she died that day. She wasn't expected to survive. She spent 111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk again, living with the impacts of a severe traumatic brain injury that changed the course of her life forever.What followed is one of the most extraordinary second acts in Australian sporting history. After re-learning to walk and talk, Alexa jumped back in the pool and found a new purpose — and within two years was representing Australia at the World Para Swimming Championships. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics she won two gold medals and a silver, breaking the world record in the 100m freestyle. She then went on to repeat that same medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. She has since been awarded an OAM for her extraordinary achievements in sport. We also get into the sides of Alexa that don't always make the headlines — her deep love for house music and Fisher, her journey into DJing and music, and what swimming really means to her beyond the medals. And we talk about her brand new memoir Sink or Swim, where she tells the full truth of her two lives for the very first time.This is a conversation about resilience, identity and what it really means to rebuild yourself from zero. Alexa is joyful, honest and completely magnetic. This one will leave you fired up.In this episode we cover:The bike crash that should have killed her and how she survived111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk againLiving with a traumatic brain injury and what that looks like every dayFinding swimming and making the Australian Paralympic teamTwo gold medals and a silver at the 2024 Paris ParalympicsBreaking the world record in the 100m freestyleRepeating the medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in SingaporeHer love for house music and Fisher and her journey into DJingWhat swimming means to her beyond sportHer new memoir Sink or Swim and why she wanted to tell her full storyAlexa's Book - Sink or Swimhttps://www.penguin.com.au/books/sink-or-swim-9781761354601Follow AlexaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alexa_leary/?hl=enFollow Cooper and TGHF1% Good Club Book https://www.amazon.com.au/1-Good-Club-Transform-Minutes/dp/1394332823Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquirieshttps://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factoryhttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains discussions about a near-fatal accident, traumatic brain injury and the challenges of recovery. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Alexa Leary, and honestly this one gave me chills.At 19 years old, Alexa was a champion triathlete heading downhill at 70km an hour when she clipped the wheel in front of her. She says she died that day. She wasn't expected to survive. She spent 111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk again, living with the impacts of a severe traumatic brain injury that changed the course of her life forever.What followed is one of the most extraordinary second acts in Australian sporting history. After re-learning to walk and talk, Alexa jumped back in the pool and found a new purpose — and within two years was representing Australia at the World Para Swimming Championships. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics she won two gold medals and a silver, breaking the world record in the 100m freestyle. She then went on to repeat that same medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. She has since been awarded an OAM for her extraordinary achievements in sport. We also get into the sides of Alexa that don't always make the headlines — her deep love for house music and Fisher, her journey into DJing and music, and what swimming really means to her beyond the medals. And we talk about her brand new memoir Sink or Swim, where she tells the full truth of her two lives for the very first time.This is a conversation about resilience, identity and what it really means to rebuild yourself from zero. Alexa is joyful, honest and completely magnetic. This one will leave you fired up.In this episode we cover:The bike crash that should have killed her and how she survived111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk againLiving with a traumatic brain injury and what that looks like every dayFinding swimming and making the Australian Paralympic teamTwo gold medals and a silver at the 2024 Paris ParalympicsBreaking the world record in the 100m freestyleRepeating the medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in SingaporeHer love for house music and Fisher and her journey into DJingWhat swimming means to her beyond sportHer new memoir Sink or Swim and why she wanted to tell her full storyAlexa's Book - Sink or Swimhttps://www.penguin.com.au/books/sink-or-swim-9781761354601Follow AlexaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alexa_leary/?hl=enFollow Cooper and TGHF1% Good Club Book https://www.amazon.com.au/1-Good-Club-Transform-Minutes/dp/1394332823Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquirieshttps://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factoryhttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains discussions about a near-fatal accident, traumatic brain injury and the challenges of recovery. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Alexa Leary, and honestly this one gave me chills.At 19 years old, Alexa was a champion triathlete heading downhill at 70km an hour when she clipped the wheel in front of her. She says she died that day. She wasn't expected to survive. She spent 111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk again, living with the impacts of a severe traumatic brain injury that changed the course of her life forever.What followed is one of the most extraordinary second acts in Australian sporting history. After re-learning to walk and talk, Alexa jumped back in the pool and found a new purpose — and within two years was representing Australia at the World Para Swimming Championships. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics she won two gold medals and a silver, breaking the world record in the 100m freestyle. She then went on to repeat that same medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. She has since been awarded an OAM for her extraordinary achievements in sport. We also get into the sides of Alexa that don't always make the headlines — her deep love for house music and Fisher, her journey into DJing and music, and what swimming really means to her beyond the medals. And we talk about her brand new memoir Sink or Swim, where she tells the full truth of her two lives for the very first time.This is a conversation about resilience, identity and what it really means to rebuild yourself from zero. Alexa is joyful, honest and completely magnetic. This one will leave you fired up.In this episode we cover:The bike crash that should have killed her and how she survived111 days in hospital learning to walk and talk againLiving with a traumatic brain injury and what that looks like every dayFinding swimming and making the Australian Paralympic teamTwo gold medals and a silver at the 2024 Paris ParalympicsBreaking the world record in the 100m freestyleRepeating the medal tally at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in SingaporeHer love for house music and Fisher and her journey into DJingWhat swimming means to her beyond sportHer new memoir Sink or Swim and why she wanted to tell her full storyAlexa's Book - Sink or Swimhttps://www.penguin.com.au/books/sink-or-swim-9781761354601Follow AlexaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alexa_leary/?hl=enFollow Cooper and TGHF1% Good Club Book https://www.amazon.com.au/1-Good-Club-Transform-Minutes/dp/1394332823Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquirieshttps://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factoryhttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have been listening to our Working As Intended series, and you have been quietly wondering "if lawyers were never trained in what my children need, and I have to bring all of that myself, do I even need a lawyer at all?" - this episode is the rest of the answer.Danielle opens with information that she hasn't shared on the podcast before - the fact that when she was dragged into the court system all those years ago, there was not a lot of money for lawyers. Her stepfather (the person who, in any other circumstances, would have been the ally every self-representing parent hopes to have) was a family law specialist for his entire forty-year career, but could not help her because he was living with an illness that was taking him rapidly from the family. This episode is what she has learned from being on both sides of the self-representation conversation ever since.The episode walks honestly through who actually self-represents in Australian family court, and why access to legal representation in this country is distributed by wealth in a way that should be a source of national shame. It names the category error at the heart of the entire current market - that understanding the legal process is not the same as understanding what to seek within it, and that what to seek is not a legal question at all. It walks through the four capacities self-representation actually requires - time, emotional, nervous system, and educational - most of which are invisible to the products currently being marketed and sold to people navigating separation and divorce. It names the specific trap of guns blazing self-representation, where the absence of a lawyer's tempering influence becomes exposure rather than freedom. And it lands the strategic middle position that most protective parents actually need to be in: "I have a lawyer, and I know how to use them - because I also have a coach."This is also the episode where Danielle positions the Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint directly. Not as a legal-navigation product. Rather, as the knowledge, capacity and advocacy layers that answer the questions that no legal-education product can answer - because it is not a legal question. And it is where she owns, clearly and unapologetically, why not being a lawyer is a strength of her work rather than a stumbling block.The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint is the structured way through this work - built for protective parents equipping themselves with the substance the legal profession was never required to have. AI Danielle is available any time, any hour. Both at danielleblackcoaching.com.auSupport: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

If you've been with Danielle across this series, you now know how the family law system in Australia was built, what its practitioners were and were not trained to know, and how to test whether anyone in the post-separation space is genuinely child-focused. This final episode of Working As Intended brings the arc to ground. You still need a lawyer. You still have to work with these professionals. You can't opt out of the system entirely. So what do you actually do with everything you now know?Part 4 answers that question. Specifically: how to use a lawyer for the things they're genuinely expert in, without deferring to them on the questions they were never trained to answer.The episode names something Danielle has observed and experienced across almost two decades of navigating the system and the post-separation space: many clients of hers who have sought sole parental responsibility - informed, prepared, and willing to hold firm - have been successful. This episode explains why the gap between "my lawyer told me it's very hard to get" and "my clients get it" is not a gap in the law, especially now that the 2024 amendments have actually moved the law in favour of genuinely child-focused reasoning. It is a gap in what the lawyer does not know how to do, and a gap in what the parent brings to the process. Both are closable. One is only closable by you.Danielle also names the feedback loop that keeps the system stuck - the way lawyers' outcome predictions become self-fulfilling when clients defer to them, and the way individual informed parents holding firm slowly reshape what lawyers tell the next parent who sits across from them. Your case is not just your case. When you hold firm, when you bring the knowledge, when you achieve the outcome the developmental science supports and the lawyer said was hard to get, you become a data point. A small, specific contribution to the evidence base that eventually shifts what lawyers tell the next parent.The system was not built to see your children. You were. And in a system that has never been required to prioritise what children need, a parent who arrives knowing exactly what their children need, and why, and how to demonstrate it, is a genuinely powerful force.The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint is the structured way through this work. Module 17 covers coercive control. Module 19 covers parental alienation. Module 16 is the capacity work. The whole of the Blueprint is built for exactly what this series has been describing - equipping protective parents to bring into the room the knowledge the system never required its practitioners to have. AI Danielle is available any time, any hour. Both at danielleblackcoaching.com.au.Support: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about mental health and a suicide attempt. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Blake Bourne, and I am still wrapping my head around what this guy is capable of.Blake just ran 1,200km solo and completely unassisted from Geelong to Sydney. No support crew, no team behind him, just his own two feet, his own mind, and whatever the road threw at him. He slept on park benches, pushed through rain for half the journey, and did it all to raise money for mental health charity Speak and Share. This comes off the back of last year's effort, where Blake became the youngest person ever to run across the Simpson Desert.But the why behind all of this is the most important part of this conversation. Blake opens up about his own mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt, and how that experience shaped his mission to get people talking and taking action on their own mental health. This is a heavy episode, but it is also one of the most inspiring conversations I have had on the show.In 2023, Blake started The Uncomfortable Challenge with one goal — to create real change in mental health. Since then the movement has raised over $60,000 for mental health initiatives across Australia, and it's running again all of July. Everyday people take on their own personal challenge to step outside their comfort zone, all in the name of mental health and raising funds for Speak and Share. He was recognised for this work as Citizen of the Year.This one is raw, honest and will leave you wanting to go and do something uncomfortable yourself.In this episode we cover:Running 1,200km solo and unassisted from Geelong to SydneySleeping on park benches and running through the rainBecoming the youngest person to run across the Simpson DesertBlake's own mental health struggles and his suicide attemptWhat recovery and purpose have looked like for him sinceFounding The Uncomfortable Challenge in 2023 and raising over $60,000 for mental healthHow people can get involved in The Uncomfortable Challenge this JulyWhat embracing discomfort has taught him about growthGet InvolvedThe Uncomfortable Challenge (running all of July)https://www.uncomfortablechallenge.com/If this episode brought something up for you:

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about mental health and a suicide attempt. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Blake Bourne, and I am still wrapping my head around what this guy is capable of.Blake just ran 1,200km solo and completely unassisted from Geelong to Sydney. No support crew, no team behind him, just his own two feet, his own mind, and whatever the road threw at him. He slept on park benches, pushed through rain for half the journey, and did it all to raise money for mental health charity Speak and Share. This comes off the back of last year's effort, where Blake became the youngest person ever to run across the Simpson Desert.But the why behind all of this is the most important part of this conversation. Blake opens up about his own mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt, and how that experience shaped his mission to get people talking and taking action on their own mental health. This is a heavy episode, but it is also one of the most inspiring conversations I have had on the show.In 2023, Blake started The Uncomfortable Challenge with one goal — to create real change in mental health. Since then the movement has raised over $60,000 for mental health initiatives across Australia, and it's running again all of July. Everyday people take on their own personal challenge to step outside their comfort zone, all in the name of mental health and raising funds for Speak and Share. He was recognised for this work as Citizen of the Year.This one is raw, honest and will leave you wanting to go and do something uncomfortable yourself.In this episode we cover:Running 1,200km solo and unassisted from Geelong to SydneySleeping on park benches and running through the rainBecoming the youngest person to run across the Simpson DesertBlake's own mental health struggles and his suicide attemptWhat recovery and purpose have looked like for him sinceFounding The Uncomfortable Challenge in 2023 and raising over $60,000 for mental healthHow people can get involved in The Uncomfortable Challenge this JulyWhat embracing discomfort has taught him about growthGet InvolvedThe Uncomfortable Challenge (running all of July)https://www.uncomfortablechallenge.com/If this episode brought something up for you:

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about mental health and a suicide attempt. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Blake Bourne, and I am still wrapping my head around what this guy is capable of.Blake just ran 1,200km solo and completely unassisted from Geelong to Sydney. No support crew, no team behind him, just his own two feet, his own mind, and whatever the road threw at him. He slept on park benches, pushed through rain for half the journey, and did it all to raise money for mental health charity Speak and Share. This comes off the back of last year's effort, where Blake became the youngest person ever to run across the Simpson Desert.But the why behind all of this is the most important part of this conversation. Blake opens up about his own mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt, and how that experience shaped his mission to get people talking and taking action on their own mental health. This is a heavy episode, but it is also one of the most inspiring conversations I have had on the show.In 2023, Blake started The Uncomfortable Challenge with one goal — to create real change in mental health. Since then the movement has raised over $60,000 for mental health initiatives across Australia, and it's running again all of July. Everyday people take on their own personal challenge to step outside their comfort zone, all in the name of mental health and raising funds for Speak and Share. He was recognised for this work as Citizen of the Year.This one is raw, honest and will leave you wanting to go and do something uncomfortable yourself.In this episode we cover:Running 1,200km solo and unassisted from Geelong to SydneySleeping on park benches and running through the rainBecoming the youngest person to run across the Simpson DesertBlake's own mental health struggles and his suicide attemptWhat recovery and purpose have looked like for him sinceFounding The Uncomfortable Challenge in 2023 and raising over $60,000 for mental healthHow people can get involved in The Uncomfortable Challenge this JulyWhat embracing discomfort has taught him about growthGet InvolvedThe Uncomfortable Challenge (running all of July)https://www.uncomfortablechallenge.com/If this episode brought something up for you:

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about gambling addiction, alcohol and drug use, domestic violence and suicide. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Luke Bateman, and this was one of those chats that covered so much ground I genuinely didn't want it to end.Luke played 71 NRL games for the Canberra Raiders before injury and his own mental health forced him to step away from the game. What most people don't know is that behind the footy career, Luke was fighting a serious gambling addiction that ended up costing him around $500,000 over four years, alongside struggles with alcohol and drugs. He's been incredibly open about how that addiction took hold, what it cost him, and what it actually took to get out the other side.We also got into something Luke is really passionate about right now. Ahead of State of Origin Games 2 and 3, Luke is using his platform to call out the link between alcohol, masculinity and violence, with research showing a 40% rise in domestic violence incidents on State of Origin nights. We talk about why he believes alcohol and gambling advertising in sport needs the same scrutiny we've seen applied to tobacco, and why this conversation matters so much to him.And then there's the part of Luke's story that surprised everyone. From hiding fantasy novels in the toilet as a tough country kid playing first grade footy, to becoming one of the biggest names on BookTok and signing a two-book fantasy series deal with Atria Books. It's a brilliant reminder that it's never too late to embrace who you really are.This one covers addiction, advocacy, masculinity and reinvention. Luke is honest, switched on, and using his voice for something that really matters.In this episode we cover:Luke's journey through the NRL with the Canberra RaidersThe gambling addiction that cost him around $500,000 over four yearsHis struggles with alcohol and drug use during his playing careerWhat recovery actually looked like for himThe culture in elite sport around gambling and drinkingThe link between alcohol, masculinity and domestic violenceThe 40% rise in family violence incidents during State of OriginCalls to tighten alcohol advertising regulation, similar to gambling and tobaccoHiding his love of fantasy novels as a kid on a cattle propertyBecoming a BookTok sensation and signing his Atria Books dealWhy storytelling and reading matter for boys and menThe numbers behind this conversation:Alcohol is involved in up to 47% of all police-reported family violence incidents47% of women sexually assaulted by a man in the past decade said alcohol or another substance contributed to the most recent incidentResearch shows a 40% increase in violence towards women and children in NSW on State of Origin game nightsState of Origin Game 3 — Wed 8th JulyIf this episode brought something up for you:

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about gambling addiction, alcohol and drug use, domestic violence and suicide. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Luke Bateman, and this was one of those chats that covered so much ground I genuinely didn't want it to end.Luke played 71 NRL games for the Canberra Raiders before injury and his own mental health forced him to step away from the game. What most people don't know is that behind the footy career, Luke was fighting a serious gambling addiction that ended up costing him around $500,000 over four years, alongside struggles with alcohol and drugs. He's been incredibly open about how that addiction took hold, what it cost him, and what it actually took to get out the other side.We also got into something Luke is really passionate about right now. Ahead of State of Origin Games 2 and 3, Luke is using his platform to call out the link between alcohol, masculinity and violence, with research showing a 40% rise in domestic violence incidents on State of Origin nights. We talk about why he believes alcohol and gambling advertising in sport needs the same scrutiny we've seen applied to tobacco, and why this conversation matters so much to him.And then there's the part of Luke's story that surprised everyone. From hiding fantasy novels in the toilet as a tough country kid playing first grade footy, to becoming one of the biggest names on BookTok and signing a two-book fantasy series deal with Atria Books. It's a brilliant reminder that it's never too late to embrace who you really are.This one covers addiction, advocacy, masculinity and reinvention. Luke is honest, switched on, and using his voice for something that really matters.In this episode we cover:Luke's journey through the NRL with the Canberra RaidersThe gambling addiction that cost him around $500,000 over four yearsHis struggles with alcohol and drug use during his playing careerWhat recovery actually looked like for himThe culture in elite sport around gambling and drinkingThe link between alcohol, masculinity and domestic violenceThe 40% rise in family violence incidents during State of OriginCalls to tighten alcohol advertising regulation, similar to gambling and tobaccoHiding his love of fantasy novels as a kid on a cattle propertyBecoming a BookTok sensation and signing his Atria Books dealWhy storytelling and reading matter for boys and menThe numbers behind this conversation:Alcohol is involved in up to 47% of all police-reported family violence incidents47% of women sexually assaulted by a man in the past decade said alcohol or another substance contributed to the most recent incidentResearch shows a 40% increase in violence towards women and children in NSW on State of Origin game nightsState of Origin Game 3 — Wed 8th JulyIf this episode brought something up for you:

⚠️ Content WarningThis episode contains open discussions about gambling addiction, alcohol and drug use, domestic violence and suicide. Please take care of yourself first. If you're not in the right headspace, come back to this one when you're ready. There is no rush.If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (available 24/7) or visit lifeline.org.auThis week I sat down with Luke Bateman, and this was one of those chats that covered so much ground I genuinely didn't want it to end.Luke played 71 NRL games for the Canberra Raiders before injury and his own mental health forced him to step away from the game. What most people don't know is that behind the footy career, Luke was fighting a serious gambling addiction that ended up costing him around $500,000 over four years, alongside struggles with alcohol and drugs. He's been incredibly open about how that addiction took hold, what it cost him, and what it actually took to get out the other side.We also got into something Luke is really passionate about right now. Ahead of State of Origin Games 2 and 3, Luke is using his platform to call out the link between alcohol, masculinity and violence, with research showing a 40% rise in domestic violence incidents on State of Origin nights. We talk about why he believes alcohol and gambling advertising in sport needs the same scrutiny we've seen applied to tobacco, and why this conversation matters so much to him.And then there's the part of Luke's story that surprised everyone. From hiding fantasy novels in the toilet as a tough country kid playing first grade footy, to becoming one of the biggest names on BookTok and signing a two-book fantasy series deal with Atria Books. It's a brilliant reminder that it's never too late to embrace who you really are.This one covers addiction, advocacy, masculinity and reinvention. Luke is honest, switched on, and using his voice for something that really matters.In this episode we cover:Luke's journey through the NRL with the Canberra RaidersThe gambling addiction that cost him around $500,000 over four yearsHis struggles with alcohol and drug use during his playing careerWhat recovery actually looked like for himThe culture in elite sport around gambling and drinkingThe link between alcohol, masculinity and domestic violenceThe 40% rise in family violence incidents during State of OriginCalls to tighten alcohol advertising regulation, similar to gambling and tobaccoHiding his love of fantasy novels as a kid on a cattle propertyBecoming a BookTok sensation and signing his Atria Books dealWhy storytelling and reading matter for boys and menThe numbers behind this conversation:Alcohol is involved in up to 47% of all police-reported family violence incidents47% of women sexually assaulted by a man in the past decade said alcohol or another substance contributed to the most recent incidentResearch shows a 40% increase in violence towards women and children in NSW on State of Origin game nightsState of Origin Game 3 — Wed 8th JulyIf this episode brought something up for you:

"Child-focused." Two words that appear on the website of virtually every practitioner in the post-separation space. Every lawyer. Every mediator. Every divorce coach. Every family therapist. Every family report writer. The language is everywhere - and in part 3 of Working As Intended, Danielle walks you through how to tell, in thirty seconds, whether the person using those two words actually has the knowledge they're claiming.This episode widens the lens beyond the legal profession to the entire industry that has built itself around post-separation parenting. It opens on a family doctor advising a mother with serious safety concerns about her ex's capacity to care for their two-year-old to "give him a chance, how else is he going to learn." From there, the episode walks profession by profession - coaching, mediation, post-separation parenting programs, parenting orders programs, family therapy, the professional development circuit - naming what the credential actually requires and what it does not.The episode also introduces an argument Danielle hasn't made publicly before: that family report writers are the load-bearing role for the entire family law system's claim to be child-focused. Every other professional in the system who has not been required to study child development has, in effect, outsourced that requirement to the report writer. If the report writer doesn't have the knowledge either - and there is no uniform requirement that they do - the system has no foundation under any of its claims about children's best interests. A specific anonymised case example - a play therapist identifying a trauma response, a family report writer reading the same presentation as grief - lands the cost in concrete terms.The episode closes with the one question to ask every practitioner in this space, the test that takes thirty seconds and tells you almost everything you need to know about whether you are going to trust them with your children's story.A dedicated standalone episode on family report writers will follow the conclusion of the Working As Intended series.The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint is the structured way through this work - built for protective parents bringing the knowledge the system never required its practitioners to have. AI Danielle is available any time, any hour. Both at danielleblackcoaching.com.auSupport: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

The mental and emotional weight of trying to conceive doesn't disappear once you're pregnant, or once the baby arrives. For many women, it quietly shapes everything that comes after.Sometimes the hardest part isn't the fertility treatment itself. It's carrying the aftermath of it into motherhood without anyone acknowledging that you went through something significant to get there.In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Edna Lekgabe, certified perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist practising in Melbourne, to explore the mental health dimensions of the trying to conceive journey. They cover the difference between normal anxiety and clinical anxiety, how IVF trauma shows up in the body long after treatment ends, and why perinatal mental health challenges are never a personal failing.This is the final episode of the six-part Trying to Conceive series on The Science of Motherhood.In this episode, you'll hear about:Why what you're feeling is a nervous system response, not a character flawHow to recognise when anxiety has moved from visitor to renovationWhat IVF trauma looks like in the body and why it often goes unidentifiedHow medication decisions are made with a risk-versus-risk frameworkWhy reaching out early makes a differenceYour mental health through this journey is part of the journey. It deserves the same attention as everything else. There is support available, and you deserve to use it.If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to The Science of Motherhood so you never miss an episode.Resources & LinksConnect with Renee

Nine hundred and fifty dollars. An online module and a one-day workshop. That's the specialist training that qualifies a family lawyer to represent your child's best interests in court - and that's the starting point for part 2 of Working As Intended.In this episode, Danielle walks through the structural reality of Independent Children's Lawyer accreditation in Australia, including the Australian Institute of Family Studies finding that there are no uniform professional development requirements for ICLs across jurisdictions. From there, the episode pivots into an argument you won't hear in most family law commentary - that the pre-1975 system, however sexist in its assumptions, was accidentally more aligned with what attachment science would later confirm than the reformed system that replaced it. And what the 2006 transactional lens cost children.If you've ever wondered why the person appointed to represent your children's "best interests" appears unfamiliar with what those best interests actually require - this is the longer answer.The episode opens with a brief clarification refining two specific points from part 1.The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint is the structured way through this work - built for protective parents equipping themselves to advocate for their children with the knowledge the system never required its practitioners to have. AI Danielle is available any time, any hour. Both at danielleblackcoaching.com.au.Support: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

The emotional side of a fertility journey is real, and it's the part that often goes unspoken. You can walk into treatment prepared with every medical question imaginable and still feel blindsided by the weight of the waiting, the uncertainty, and the grief that can come when things don't go to plan.That gap deserves more airtime than it gets.In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Giselle Crawford, fertility specialist and gynaecologist with more than ten years of experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, and infertility care, to explore the emotional terrain of fertility treatment and what genuinely good care looks like from the inside. They cover everything from managing expectations through the IVF process, to navigating grief, supporting your relationship, and knowing when to pause.This episode is Part 5 of the Trying to Conceive series on The Science of Motherhood.You'll Hear About:Why emotional preparation matters as much as medical readinessHow to understand the concept of attrition in IVFWhat stress actually does (and doesn't) do to fertility outcomesHow partners can move from spectator to co-pilotWhy stopping treatment isn't giving upHaving language for what you're going through makes it easier to carry. This episode gives you that, alongside the science to back it up.If someone you love is navigating fertility treatment right now, this is the episode to share with them. And subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Science of Motherhood.Resources & Links:

Some people don't just start businesses — they start movements. This week I sit down with Jess, the powerhouse founder of the Flower Summit, the Newcastle Food & Flower Markets and the Newcastle Flower School.We go right back to the beginning: the entrepreneurial kid who landed her first job at thirteen, started her first company at twenty-three with a hundred chair covers sewn in her auntie's garage, and went on to bring Australian Bridal Fashion Week to the country. From there, Jess found flowers — and never looked back, now running around two hundred weddings a year.But the heart of this episode is the spark behind the Flower Summit: a trip to the US, a community of female growers who cheer each other on instead of competing, and the courage to bring that same generous spirit home to Australia.In this episode: • Growing up entrepreneurial and starting a business at 23 • Bringing Australian Bridal Fashion Week to Australia • Falling in love with flowers and building a wedding business • Coming home to launch the Newcastle Food & Flower Markets • Tall-poppy culture vs. the "you go, girl" spirit she found in the US • How the Flower Summit was born (and named before her plane even landed) • Why it's for everyone — growers, designers, men and women alike • The Australian grower-led flower pricing guide she's building for the industry

What your family lawyer was taught - and what they weren't. The first of four episodes on the architecture of the Australian family law system. Eleven mandatory areas of study to be admitted as a lawyer in Australia. Family law isn't one of them.The system isn't rigged. It isn't broken. It's working exactly as it was designed to - and the problem is what it was designed for.This is the first of a four-part series on the architecture of the Australian family law system. The system was built to adjudicate disputes between adult parties - to resolve property, allocate parenting time, and produce court orders. It was not built, in its foundations, to see children. And when we ask that architecture to do something it was never built to do, it produces, predictably, the outcomes we often see - children ordered into arrangements that are at best inappropriate, and at worst doing serious and lasting harm that could be prevented.In this first episode, I look at one of those foundations: how the lawyers inside the system were trained. There are eleven mandatory areas of study required to be admitted as a lawyer in Australia - known as the Priestley 11. None of them is family law. None of them is coercive control. None of them is child development. None of them is trauma. None of them is post-separation abuse. A specialisation that, for most family lawyers, rests on a single elective subject - if it was taken at all - and on whatever they "pick up on the job".This is the foundation. And it is producing, predictably, what foundations like this produce.In this episode:The focus: the system is working as designed; the problem is what it was designed forThe Priestley 11 - the eleven mandatory areas of study to become an Australian lawyer, none of which is family lawWhy this is a structural argument, not an attack on individual family lawyersAnd, in the closing minutes - what practising family lawyers themselves say about the training gap, in their own wordsFor protective parents navigating this system, the work I do in the Blueprint is built for exactly this - becoming the expert in your own situation, because, as this episode shows, the people advising you may not be. It's there if and when you want to go deeper.Coming next: what an Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) actually is, and what an ICL was actually trained to do.Support: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

"Parental alienation" is one of the most weaponised terms in family law. In this episode, Danielle Black takes the term apart, puts something more precise in its place - and explains why the protective parents on the receiving end of those accusations are almost never the ones doing the harm.Your child loves you. They may simply not feel safe to love you.This is the reframe I want every protective parent who has watched their child pull away to carry, because it changes everything."Parental alienation" is one of the most weaponised terms in family law. It is invoked, again and again, by parents accused of abuse to discredit the parent who has tried to protect their children from them. It is also gestured at to name a phenomenon that is genuinely real: one parent deliberately damaging a child's relationship with the other. The same term carries two very different things, and that ambiguity is precisely what makes it so easy to weaponise.In this episode I take the term apart, and put something more precise in its place - drawing on the work of Dr Emma Katz, the current Australian legal framework, and what I have learned from years of working with protective parents through exactly this. I address gender carefully, because the statistical pattern matters, and it is not the whole picture. And I offer two things to anyone living through any version of this: a framework for staying in your own lane when you are the one being accused, and a way of thinking about recovery and connection if your relationship with your child has been damaged.This episode follows episode 105. Coercive Control: What It Is, and What It Isn't. If you haven't heard that one, I'd recommend listening to it first as it sets the foundation this conversation builds on.In this episode:Why "parental alienation" survives despite being scientifically discredited - and how it functions as a coercive control tactic in its own right Dr Emma Katz's reframe: parent-child relationship sabotage, and Child and Mother Sabotage (CAMS)A note on gender and direction - most often, but not onlyWhat the current Australian family law landscape (post-2023) actually says, and how it differs sharply from the United StatesStaying in your own lane: a framework for responding to accusations from a grounded, protective placeRecovery and connection when your relationship with your child has been damaged: presence over pressure, autonomy over fixingIf what I've described is your life - whether you're facing these allegations or living through the sabotage itself - the full version of everything I've worked through here lives in the Blueprint: Module 19 for this, and Module 17 for the coercive control underneath it. It's there if and when you want to go deeper.Support: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

"Coercive control" has entered the mainstream - and started to lose its precision. This episode brings it back: what coercive control actually is, what it isn't, and why the difference matters for everyone."I felt trapped in my own life." It's a phrase I hear again and again from clients, it's how I felt all those years ago,  and it captures something the technical definitions can't quite reach.In recent years, "coercive control" has moved from the margins into legislation, headlines, and dinner-table conversation. That shift is profound and overdue. But as the term has become more widely used, it has also become more loosely used - and when everything is called coercive control, the word begins to lose the meaning that the people who have genuinely lived it depend on. If everything is coercive control, then nothing is.In this episode I bring the precision back. I walk through what coercive control actually is - a deliberate, sustained pattern of behaviour designed to dominate another person and strip away their autonomy, producing fear and compliance - and some of the tactics that make it up. Then I draw the harder lines: how being "controlling" is not the same as coercive control, and how to think clearly about the trickier middle ground, including withholding contact with children, post-separation behaviour, and reactive behaviours. I also address who perpetrates coercive control: a framework that is gender-neutral in principle, alongside a statistical reality that is anything but - held in a way that erases neither women's overwhelmingly documented experience nor male victims.This is a measured conversation, on purpose. The precision I'm arguing for is exactly what the people whose lives were shaped by coercive control deserve.In this episode:What coercive control actually is - pattern, intent, domination, fear, compliance and loss of autonomyThe tactics that constitute itWhy "controlling" behaviour is not the same as coercive controlThe trickier middle ground: withholding contact, post-separation behaviour, and reactive abuseWho perpetrates coercive control - the framework, and the statisticsThree questions to ask yourself if you're unsureWhere to find support, and where to understand this in depthIf this episode gives you language for something you have been living, the work continues in the Blueprint - Module 17 in particular is the extended treatment of coercive control, the foundation the rest of it is built on.Support: If you are in Australia and need to talk to someone, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24/7.   In an emergency, call 000.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

The decisions you make in the early stages of separation can shape your family for years to come. And yet, most parents make critical mistakes during this most vulnerable time - often because they're following well-meaning but misguided advice from friends, family, or even professionals who don't understand child development or the realities of post-separation parenting.In this episode, Danielle walks through the five most damaging mistakes she sees parents make repeatedly in early separation:• Avoiding conflict at all costs• Believing "50/50 is best"• Believing you need the non-primary parent's agreement for everything • Making permanent decisions based on temporary emotions • Accepting generic advice for your situationEach mistake comes with its own version of harm. Each is avoidable when you understand what your children actually need from this transition, and how to advocate for it.This episode was originally recorded as private content for those on the Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™ waitlist in mid 2025. It is being released publicly because the conversation it opens is one every separating parent deserves to hear early - not after the patterns have set, not after the precedents have been established, but at the moment when getting it right matters most.If you're navigating the early stages of separation, or supporting someone who is, this is the episode to start with.The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™ is the comprehensive course that takes you the rest of the way. Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

There is a phrase I have heard, in various forms, from many of my clients over the years:"If her name was Brian instead of Barb, the recognition and response would have been completely different."That phrase is the whole problem, distilled into one sentence.This solo episode is for two audiences at once.The first is every woman who has experienced family violence or post-separation abuse perpetrated by a female partner - and who has watched as professionals, police, and even community bystanders failed to recognise what was being done to her.  If that is you, I want you to know I see what happened. The pattern is real. The response was inadequate. And it was not because your experience didn't matter - it was because the system we have built to recognise family violence is built on a gendered template, and when neither party fits that template, the template fails.The second is the post-separation professionals - lawyers, mediators, family report writers, Independent Children's Lawyers, police - who handle these cases without realising how much they are missing. The bias is correctable and this episode is a direct invitation to do better.In this episode I unpack what the research actually shows about intimate partner violence in lesbian relationships, why minimisation happens so consistently across professional and community contexts, the specific dynamics of stalking and coercive control when both parties are women, and what naming abuse honestly does - and does not - mean for the broader LGBTQIA+ community.Content note: This episode discusses family violence, post-separation abuse, coercive control, and stalking, including the specific ways these are minimised in lesbian relationships. If you need support: 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 (24/7 family violence and sexual assault support, available across Australia) | QLife 1800 184 527 (LGBTQI+ peer support).Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

This Mother's Day episode is for every mother who knows the day might be complicated.For the mothers without orders, whose former partners simply deny contact on Mother's Day. For the mothers who get a few hours - children dropped in the morning, collected later that same day, no unhurried time for the burnt toast or the homemade card. For the mothers whose former partners will withhold the children; yet again prioritising themselves and their own desire for revenge over the needs and rights of their children.For the mothers whose children are refusing to spend time with them, and who carry that grief privately. For every mother who is going to perform "fine" on Sunday because there are children watching.And we haven't even touched on those of us who have complicated relationships with our own mothers...I share something I haven't shared publicly on this podcast before, and I talk about the landscape of Mother's Day for separated mothers still navigating post-separation abuse. This episode also introduces the four private audio channels available exclusively to Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™ members: Blueprint Radio, Calm & Grounded Audio Collection, the Stronger Braver Together album, and the Blueprint Audio Library (rolling out from late May 2026).Content note: This episode discusses the experience of mothers separated from their children on Mother's Day, including through family court proceedings and post-separation abuse. It contains personal disclosure. Please take care of yourself as you listen.If you need support: Lifeline 13 11 14 | 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 | Both available 24/7 across Australia.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

In this episode, Danielle unpacks something that comes up constantly in her work with clients: the tendency to invalidate our own pain by comparing it to someone else's. To stay in situations that are harmful - not because we can't leave, but because leaving feels harder than staying. To choose the familiar difficulty, the 'comfortable discomfort', over the unfamiliar one, without ever consciously naming it as a choice.Because here is the truth: everything is hard. Staying is hard. Leaving is hard. Fighting for your children is hard. Giving up is hard. The question is never whether something is hard. The question is which hard you are choosing - and whether that choice is actually serving your children.In this episode Danielle covers:Why "someone always has it worse" is both true and completely irrelevant to your situationThe conflict avoidance trap - why staying stuck can feel safer than moving forward, and what that safety is actually costing youThe "choose your biggest problem" framework - and why naming your choices changes everythingThe difference between feeling your feelings and living inside them indefinitelyThis episode also contains a moment of personal honesty from Danielle about her own experience of suicidal ideation during the hardest period of her post-separation journey - and why she is sharing it.If you have been feeling like your situation isn't bad enough to justify the way you feel, or if you have been waiting for things to get bad enough before you act, this episode is for you.As always, this episode is not legal advice and not therapy.If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please seek support. • Lifeline: 13 11 14 • 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

What if you had access to a specialist coaching resource trained in coercive control, the Australian family law system, attachment science, and nervous system regulation - any time of day or night, at no additional cost?In this episode, Danielle Black introduces AI Danielle - the digital coaching resource built for the Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™ - and does something she's never done before on this podcast: has a live, unscripted conversation with her on air.This is not a demo. This is a real interaction - Danielle asking questions, AI Danielle responding in real time. You'll hear how she handles the question of her own limitations, how she responds to a real scenario a protective parent might bring, and what it actually feels like to interact with a resource that understands your specific context.In this episode:Why Danielle was sceptical about AI - and what changedWhat AI Danielle actually is, and what she isn'tHow she differs from general AI tools like Claude.ai and ChatGPTThe live conversation: Danielle and AI Danielle in real timeWhat AI Danielle can do for you at 3am before a family report interviewModule 22 of the Blueprint: AI in Your Corner - including the one-of-a-kind affidavit preparation resourceBlueprint members and those working with Danielle Black Coaching via a coaching package have unlimited access to AI Danielle - any time, any question, no additional cost. For everyone else, she's available free on the website with limited messaging.If you've been curious about AI tools for your post-separation journey - or if you've tried general AI and found it doesn't understand your context - this episode will change how you think about what's possible.As always, this episode is not legal advice and not therapy.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

[TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide.]What happens when responsibility is placed on your shoulders before you even have language for choice?In this honest and illuminating conversation, Serena Low is joined by Adaku Mbagwu, founder of Healed Hero and widely known as The First Daughter Coach. They explore the emotional, cultural, and psychological imprint carried by firstborn daughters — particularly those who grow up over-functioning, over-delivering, and quietly burning out while appearing “capable” and “strong.”Adaku shares her own journey as a firstborn daughter in a Nigerian Igbo family, where responsibility was culturally assigned before birth. She unpacks how this early parentification shapes perfectionism, hyper-independence, people-pleasing, and the belief that love must be earned — patterns that often follow firstborn daughters into leadership roles, careers, and entrepreneurship.This episode is a compassionate invitation to awareness, self-honesty, and re-parenting — not through grand gestures, but through micro-moments of choosing yourself.In This Episode, We Explore:What “eldest daughter syndrome” really looks like in everyday lifeWhy firstborn daughters often become the second mother in the householdHow unconscious family dynamics translate into careers, leadership, and burnoutThe link between perfectionism, over-responsibility, and invisibility at workWhy firstborn daughters struggle to receive support — even when they give endlesslyThe cost of believing that love must be earned through performanceRe-parenting yourself through micro-choices rather than radical overhaulsThe courage required to move from resentment to responsibilityWhy awareness — not blame — is the true turning point for changeConnect with AdakuWebsite: https://www.healedhero.comLinkedIn: Adaku MbagwuFree resource: https://www.healedhero.com/free-trainingLoved this episode?If this episode resonated, please share it with a firstborn daughter who needs to feel seen.Invitation from SerenaIf you're ready to be seen, heard, and promoted without performing extroversion, the trauma-informed S.E.E.N. Coaching Program is your next step. Learn how to lead, communicate, and show up from a place of safety and sustainability.Find out more here: https://serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions

One hundred episodes.In this milestone episode, Danielle Black does something she has never quite done before - she tells the full truth about where this work came from, what it has cost, and why she hasn't walked away.More than seventeen years ago, Danielle was a young mother with a 12-month-old son. She was told by a family lawyer to agree to the 50/50 care arrangements that her abusive ex was demanding. She developed C-PTSD. She kept her phone on silent for a decade because the sound of a message arriving triggered a full panic response. And through all of it, she performed 'reasonableness' - because that was what the professionals, and the system, rewarded.This episode is honest about what has changed in the Australian family law system since then. And equally honest about what hasn't.In this episode Danielle covers:What the family law system was like 17 years ago - and what it looks like nowWhy legislative change and practice change are not the same thingThe invisible architecture of what Danielle has built - and why boundaries are not a failure of dedicationWhy she didn't burn it down when she wanted toA direct message to the parent who is where she was seventeen years agoThis is not a highlight reel. It is a reckoning - and a declaration.This episode also marks the debut of Stronger, Braver, Together - the second original anthem created exclusively for the Post-Separation Abuse Podcast and Danielle Black Coaching. Written for every parent who has carried more than they should, who has learned to move with clarity rather than chaos, and who is choosing to build rather than burn - this song closes Episode 100 as it should be closed. Not with noise, but with quiet strength.As always, this episode is not legal advice and not therapy.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

Your lawyer is not trying to find the truth. And once you understand why - once you really understand how the adversarial legal system is designed and what it is and isn't built to deliver - everything changes.In this episode, Principal Coach Danielle Black explores one of the most misunderstood dynamics in family law: the gap between what parents expect from their legal team and what lawyers are actually trained and tasked to do. It's not a failing of your lawyer. It's the design of the system. And knowing the difference is one of the most clarifying - and empowering - shifts a protective parent can make.Danielle covers:How the adversarial legal system actually works - and why "finding the truth" isn't the pointWhat your family lawyer's job is, and what it isn'tWhy the other side's lawyer will never educate their client about what your children need (and why that's not a moral failure)Why the family report is not the last word - and what happens at final trialWhat "becoming the expert in your own case" actually looks like in practiceWhy no one else is going to do this work - and why you are the only person in these proceedings specifically motivated to do itThis is not an episode that criticises lawyers. It's an episode that tells you the truth about what the system is designed to do - so you can stop expecting the wrong things from the wrong people, and start directing your energy toward what you can actually build and control.If you have ever felt bewildered that your lawyer "doesn't get it," frustrated that the other side's legal team isn't advocating for your children, or unsure why the system seems so disconnected from what your kids actually need — this episode will reframe everything.As always, this episode is not legal advice and not therapy.Explore the supports offered by Danielle Black CoachingThe Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™

In this episode, host Serena sits down with Dr. Diana Jayasauri — a seasoned expert in organizational change management with nearly 15 years of experience leading innovation, acculturation, and digital transformation across Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. Diana shares her unexpected journey into change management (sparked by a chance coffee encounter at the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers), unpacks the real human dynamics at play in workplace transformation, and reveals why quiet leaders may be an organization's most underutilized asset. About the GuestDr. Diana Jayasauri is an organizational change management specialist dedicated to shaping forward-thinking, customer-centric service excellence. With deep experience in culture change consulting, digital transformation, and people-led initiatives, Diana brings warmth, wit, and strategic insight to every conversation. What We Cover in This Episode•   How Diana accidentally fell into organizational change management — over a cup of coffee•   What organizational change management really means at the ground level•   The two types of people in every workplace: the pride gang vs. the humility gang•   Why most change projects fail — and how to fix it•   The introvert vs. extrovert dynamic in the workplace and why quiet voices often hold the most substance•   Self-limiting beliefs and how childhood memories shape our professional identity•   Women in leadership: the strength of nurturing, listening, and emotional intelligence•   Working with Gen Z in the workplace — what they need and how leaders can adapt•   How to identify and empower quiet leaders using focus groups•   Why "introvert" is just a word — and not a permanent identity•   The Solution-Focussed Approach (SFA): lead with your strengths, not your gaps Quotable Moments"SILENT — wobble it around and you get LISTEN. There is power in being silent, because you listen."— Dr. Diana Jayasauri "Do not believe that you are an introvert. It is not a character — it is just a word."— Dr. Diana Jayasauri Resources Mentioned•   Broken Rung — McKinsey research on the gender gap in corporate promotions•   Solution-Focussed Approach (SFA) — a strengths-based methodology for navigating challenges•   Jane Goodall — referenced as an example of a quiet, purpose-driven leader who found her voice to create global impact Connect with Dr. Diana JayasauriConnect with Diana on LinkedIn — she's active there and happy to receive connection requests and messages. Connect with Serena Low, The Quiet Warrior CoachExperience sustainable visibility through the S.E.E.N. framework used to guide quiet achievers to be memorable and impactful without diluting or exhausting yourself:www.serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions

A quick online search reveals multiple paid services for naming stars as commemorative gifts. You'll be provided with a certificate and a map for finding your star in the sky. But these names are not official and are not used by astronomers — or anyone else, for that matter. So what's going on, and how do stars really get their names?  ‌Featuring:  Laura Driessen, radio astronomer at the University of Sydney You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 501  w/c Fri 30 January 2026)  -- ALBO's PLAN TO GAG AUSTRALIANS  -- An Australian legal expert says Labor's new “hate speech” laws set  revolutionary new rules in our nation's legal system that are far scarier than most people realise.  -- WHY YOUR MORTGAGE (AND ELECTRICITY) IS GOING UP  -- Interest rates will almost certainly rise this week and the real reason is something the government doesn't want you to know. --  ALBO's VERY WEIRD TAKE ON  “SOCIAL COHESION”  -- Social Cohesion is important, but it's not something you can force.  Here's a few tips for the government on how they might like to really help to build it. --  WE'RE SICK OF ARTISTS' POLITICAL OPINIONS!  The Hoodoo Gurus and Men at Work are upset about their music being played at political rallies and Natalie Portman doesn't see to like the rule of law. They should all stop crying and suck it up. Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

After more than 20 years in senior HR and organisational development roles, a life-changing cancer diagnosis inspired Ros Cardinal to step out of corporate and into her true calling: transforming leaders and reshaping the way organisations handle change.Ros is an award-winning executive coach, author of The Resilient Employee, and creator of the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now used worldwide to help women discover and embrace their authentic leadership strengths.In this inspiring conversation, Ros shares her journey from “accidental HR” professional to leadership mentor, her research into women's leadership styles, and why introverts and quiet achievers are uniquely positioned to lead with authenticity, courage, and wisdom.Key Takeaways from this episode:Change begins at the top – organisational culture and transformation only last as long as leaders remain invested.Women in leadership still face barriers – from outdated expectations around work–life balance to systemic structures that don't support those with families or outside commitments.Introverts can be powerful leaders – their thoughtful, measured approach often leads to deeper impact and stronger trust.Too much / not enough paradox – women in leadership are often labelled either too loud and bossy or not assertive enough, making self-trust and resilience vital.The Women's Leadership Archetypes model – eight archetypes (four empowered, four shadow) that reveal both the strengths and challenges women experience in leadership.Trauma responses at work – patterns like overachieving, people-pleasing, or withdrawing often trace back to childhood conditioning; awareness allows leaders to interrupt these cycles.Energy management for introverts – pacing, picking your battles, and choosing when to speak up are essential to sustaining leadership presence.Creating psychologically safe workplaces – leaders must integrate humanity back into work, allowing people to bring their whole selves instead of leaving emotions at the door.Connect with Ros CardinalShaping ChangeWomen's Leadership ArchetypesLinkedIn: Ros CardinalEnjoyed the Episode?Leave a 5-star review to help more introverts discover the podcastShare it with someone who's finding their voiceSubscribe to The Visible Introvert Newsletter at https://serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions

In this thoughtful and deeply grounded conversation, Serena is joined by John Ball, keynote speaker, presentation coach, and host of the Present Influence Podcast, to explore what it means to be impactful — especially for introverts and quiet achievers.John shares his unconventional journey from flight attendant to professional speaker, and how discovering coaching, communication, and improv reshaped not only his career, but his sense of self. Together, Serena and John unpack the myth that confident speaking is about performance or extroversion, and instead reveal why presence, authenticity, and self-trust are the real foundations of influence.In this episode, we explore:Why so many introverts feel most energised by quiet, nature, and solitudeThe surprising link between improvisation and confidenceWhat “presence” really means when speaking or leadingWhy confidence comes from experience — not personalityThe importance of embracing the learning curve (and the dip)How humour and lightness create connection, even for serious thinkersThe difference between influence and persuasionWhy authenticity isn't oversharing — it's self-ownershipHow to build influence without pretending to be extrovertedWhat quiet achievers need to remember when stepping into visibilityMemorable Quote“The best speakers aren't trying to impress — they're trying to connect. Influence comes from being real, not from performing.”— John BallKey Takeaways for Quiet AchieversYou don't need to be loud to be impactful — presence speaks louder than volumeConfidence grows through practice, not perfectionBeing authentic doesn't mean sharing everything — it means being grounded in who you areInfluence is built through warmth, clarity, and self-trustThe audience is usually rooting for you more than you thinkGrowth requires patience — and compassion for yourself along the wayAbout John BallJohn Ball is a keynote speaker, presentation coach, and host of the Present Influence Podcast. He helps speakers, coaches, and leaders move from competent to captivating by developing confidence, presence, and authentic communication.Learn more about John and his work at:https://presentinfluence.comEnjoyed the Episode?If this conversation resonated with you:Leave a 5-star review to help more introverts discover the podcastShare it with someone who's finding their voiceSubscribe to The Visible Introvert Newsletter at https://serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Dyslexia touches as many as 15–20% of learners, yet most families still hear “wait and see.” Russell Van Brocklen flips that script. As the Dyslexia Professor, he translates structured-literacy methods—proven most effective for struggling readers—into bite-size actions parents can use tonight. What if the way you think—often seen as a challenge—was actually your greatest productivity advantage?In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I speak with Russell Van Brocklen, an entrepreneur and advocate for dyslexic and neurodivergent thinkers. Russell shares his personal journey of navigating education and business as a dyslexic, and how he discovered that the very traits that once made him feel “different” are the ones driving his creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial success.We dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform the way introverts, dyslexics, and deep thinkers approach productivity—making work not only more efficient, but more aligned with their natural strengths. Russell offers practical examples of using AI to simplify complex tasks, manage energy, and create space for high-impact work.If you've ever felt like the traditional way of working wasn't designed for you, this conversation will inspire you to work with your brain, not against it.In this episode, we discuss:Russell's journey from academic struggles to entrepreneurial success as a dyslexic Why dyslexia is not a weakness, but a different way of processing information The surprising parallels between introverted productivity and dyslexic problem-solving How AI can act as an “external brain” for planning, writing, and decision-making Specific AI tools that help neurodivergent and introverted thinkers thrive How to design a workday around your energy patterns, not just your to-do list The mindset shift from “overcoming limitations” to “leveraging unique strengths” Whether you're dyslexic, introverted, or simply looking to improve productivity in a way that feels sustainable and authentic, this episode offers fresh, empowering insights.Connect with Russell Van Brocklen:Website: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/Book reference:Overcoming Dyslexia, Sally Shaywitz M.D.Postwar Japan as HistoryEnjoying The Quiet Warrior Podcast?Subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help more quiet leaders and neurodivergent thinkers find their voice.Subscribe to The Visible Introvert newsletter for exclusive insights, reflections, and resources at https://serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions

In this episode of Got Somme, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos take you into one of Italy’s most iconic wine rivalries: Barolo vs Barbaresco. We break down everything from grape variety, regional differences, aging laws, price, aromas, palate structure, and why—despite their similarities—one of these wines consistently demands 30 to 40 percent more at retail. And yes… we revisit the infamous first attempt at this episode, where a $500 bottle of Barolo turned out to be faulty. Cork taint. Wet cardboard. Pain. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAmb5p34Q-I&t=20s If you’ve ever wondered:– Why is Barolo more expensive?– Can you actually tell them apart in a blind tasting?– What aromas define Nebbiolo?– Which wine should YOU be buying? …this is your episode. Watch Carlos Blind Taste this Barolo before we recorded the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Sawb7Elp4&t=5s SPONSORS Grays.comWhere we sourced today’s beautifully aged bottles→ Buy well-stored, premium wine (and avoid the faulty disasters we once had) https://www.grays.com/search/wine RIEDELWe are tasting from the RIEDEL Performance Pinot Noir glasses—perfect for Nebbiolo’s aromatics. https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop#sort=bestSeller (Australians use code: GOTSOMME New Zealand: GOTSOMMENZ at check out for 20% off) KEY MOMENTS & TAKEAWAYS 1. Barolo vs Barbaresco: What’s the Actual Difference? Both wines are made from Nebbiolo, grown in Piedmont, but come from different sub-regions: Barolo: Southwest of Alba, slightly cooler, higher altitude Barbaresco: Northeast of Alba, warmer, more perfumed Even though the geographical distance is small, the microclimate differences lead to two very different personalities in the glass. 2. Aging Laws That Drive the Price Barolo DOCG 38 months aging (At least 18 months in oak) Reserva: 62 months aging minimum (at least 18 months in oak) Barbaresco DOCG 26 months aging (9 months in oak) Reserva: 50 months aging (9 months in oak) Holding wine for 3–5 years before it earns $1 dramatically affects price—and explains why Barolo is typically more expensive. 3. Appearance: What Nebbiolo Looks Like Both wines show the classic: Brick/rust rim Light colour intensity Transparent core But today, the Barbaresco is noticeably lighter at the rim than the Barolo—something even Carlos says isn’t always the case. 4. Nose: The Aroma Clues Barbaresco More perfumed More lifted red fruits Floral (rose, dried flowers) Slightly softer aromas Barolo More rustic and powerful Leather Tar and asphalt Tobacco Darker, deeper aromatics Carlos also explains why Nebbiolo often shows “tar”—a hallmark of the grape and winemaking style. 5. Palate: Similar DNA, Different Personalities Both wines show: High tannin High acidity Elevated alcohol Intense structure But the Barbaresco presents as more elegant and delicate, while the Barolo pushes toward intensity, rustic tannin, and power. As Angus puts it: “They’re identical twins wearing different outfits.” FOLLOW GOT SOMME Instagram and TikTok: @GotSommeStudio bookings: SessionInProgress.com.auThis podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=itemsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to step out of the safe and familiar into a life that truly lights you up? Are passion and purpose reliable guides to the work you love?I sit down with Agi Keramidas, a former dentist turned podcaster, author, and coach, who helps people create lives aligned with their purpose and passion. Agi's story is one of courage, self-discovery, and reinvention — a journey from professional burnout to clarity about what matters most.We discuss the mindset shifts needed for a career change or career pivot, how to reconnect with your inner compass, and why public speaking can be a powerful tool for introverts to share their message. Agi also opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his path and the practices that help him stay grounded through transitions.In this episode, we explore:The inner work required to navigate transitions with confidenceHow to find clarity in moments of uncertaintyBuilding a career around your purpose and passionLessons from leaving a secure profession for a calling you can't ignoreWhy public speaking can be transformative for introvertsStrategies to overcome self-doubt during a career pivotHow to stay resilient when the outcome isn't yet clearIf you're at a crossroads in your career or life, this episode will give you both the inspiration and practical insights to take that next courageous step.Connect with Agi Keramidas:Website: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.comBook: 88 Actionable Insights for LifeSubscribe to The Visible Introvert newsletter for tips, tools, and inspiration athttps://serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 436  w/c Fri 28 November 2025)  -- Small business is in crisis in Australia -- but Big Government and Big Corporate don't care.  Two CEOs of small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) warn that If things don't change soon, the sector responsible for 97% of Australian non-government jobs will collapse.  -- The Relentless 'War on Masculinity' - How much longer can Australian society survive the constant attacks on men and boys?  Women and girls continue to be put first in every area of government and private business. What started as a 'correction' has turned into a disaster for young men - this is a conversation our country desperately needs to have and our guest David Maywald is leading the charge. -- Telstra's backflip on a terrible policy that would have seriously disadvantaged men is welcome news, but as Bettina Arndt explains, the giant telco has other issues it needs to fix. -- Damian's perspective on Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt, scary new laws in the increasingly authoritarian UK, the Green-left Labor government's rejection of calls for an inquiry into the ABC, and the unexpected bravery of one female ABC radio show host. Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 435  w/c Fri 21 November 2025)  -- An Australian Government Inquiry pointed out many of the worst mistakes of Covid management by our state and federal governments.  But have we learned our lessons and would we do things differently next time?  Damian is joined by Professor Gigi Foster of UNSW School of Economics and Prof James Allan from the university of Qld Law School - neither of whom think our governments have really properly admitted their fault, and learned from their mistakes. -- Australia's two biggest states now have new state opposition leaders after a week of drama and turmoil for Australia's most embattled political party - the Liberals.  Both new leaders are women from the progressive "moderate" side of the party and both hold inner-city seats in wealthy suburbs. Has the party really learned its lessons from its recent disastrous national polling?  -- Australia's eSafety Commissioner has been asked to appear before a US Congressional Committee concerned she has become a zealot and threat to American free speech.  Julie Inman Grant is a dual US-Australian citizen.  Can she be compelled to appear? -- Big economic warnings from one of Australia's top bankers: we have too much red tape and we should be an energy superpower. -- And the future of The Other Side - why we probably won't be back in 2026.   Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 434  w/c Fri 14 November 2025)  -- Why NET ZERO is a waste of time for Australia and will actually have a negative economic and social impact if it's not dropped. -- Albo and Jimbo's BIG Housing FAIL - the 5% deposit for first homebuyer policy has done exactly what everyone warned it would do - caused massive sudden price increases across Australian capital cities.  Our special panel of experts discuss why. -- The Reserve Bank's very strange view of Australia's economy and the role of business - a major Australian think tank SLAMS the RBA Deputy Governor's comments as "divorced from reality" - its leader explains why. -- And a millennial immigrant gives her views on the housing crisis, immigration, and how we take our freedom too much for granted in Australia.Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 433  w/c Fri 7 November 2025)  Segment 1 -  NET ZERO BRAINS   With energy prices rising 24% in a year, most Aussies are thinking twice about why a country as small as ours is bothering with Net Zero at all. And the issue is tearing the major conservative parties apart.   Segment 2 -  LIBERAL REFORM BEGINS    Liberal-National party coalition support continues to plummet to record lows. One Nation has surged to a record 15%.  But not everyone wants to jump ship. Two prominent LNP elders have decided to start their own LIBERAL REFORM movement at ReclaimTheDream.com.auSegment 3 -  SAVING THE LIBERAL PARTY    24%. That is the abysmal level of support left for the main conservative political party coalition in Australia, the Liberal-National parties, according to Newspoll.  How do members save their party?Segment 4 -  WHY POLLIES ARE SO GUTLESS  When Robert Menzies launched his new Liberal Party in 1946, he had 60,000 members when the population was ~6million. So the Liberals & Nationals should have around 280,000 members today. But they only have a tenth of that. We discuss why with our expert panel. Segment 5 -  SOCIALISM RISES     It was Election week in America this week. Two states elected new Governors and New York City elected a new mayor and it was an ALL Democrat victory spree. The new NYC mayor is a radical leftist. We discuss why - and what it means for the future. Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 432  w/c Fri 31 October 2025)  Segment 1 -  INFLATION!  Why YOUR Mortgage Rates WON'T Be Coming Down Anytime SoonShocking inflation data this week, so experts say there's ZERO chance now of a further interest rate cut.   Segment 2 -  “FORCED” TO QUIT OVER DEI Man Says He Had to Quit After REFUSING to do D.E.I Training at Work The Free Speech Union of Australia is driving a case in Western Australia against a city council that tried to force a long-time employee to undertake diversity, equity and inclusion training against his political beliefs. Segment 3 -  PROTECTING KIDS FROM WOKE  Puberty Blocker BAN Immediately Reinstated After Court Decision One Australian state government is ensuring puberty blockers can't be used on children even after the Supreme Court overturned the ban.  Segment 4 -  ONE NATION's RISE CONTINUES Libs & Nats Continue to BLEED Support After Shift to Political Left The Coalition's shift to the left since the start of 2025 lost it the federal election and has seen it crash to a record low 26% primary vote in polls. Meanwhile One Nation is surging. Former LNP Qld Premier Campbell Newman joins our panel to discuss.Segment 5 -  RIGHT-WING UNIONS?Workers FED UP With Leftist Unions Flood to Alternative Aussie workers sick of their union fees going to support the Labor Party are shifting to the new alternative “Red Unions.” Nurses and Teachers are leading the shift.  Teachers Professional Association of Australia head Ed Schuller and former Qld Premier Campbell Newman discuss how to fix Education policy. Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 431 w/c Fri 24 October 2025) 0:00 Start Segment 1 - MARCHING PEACEFULLY FOR AUSTRALIA The MARCH FOR AUSTRALIA rallies took place last Sunday allowing ordinary Aussies to have their say and push back on the cultural dominance of the left. Here's what REALLY happened - without the media bias. 10:05 Segment 2 -  EXPOSED: MEDIA'S BIAS ON MARCHES  Police slammed the radical left ‘s shocking violence against them as they tried to disrupt March for Australia rallies this week. But most of the media didn't report the most important part of the story: the marches were peaceful and ALL the violence came from the leftists. 23:15 Segment 3 -  BARNABY JUMPS?   One man who knows the tensions within the Coalition, the struggles of leaving, and starting a small party, is former LNP Senator GERARD RENNICK, now the founder of the People First Party. He joins Damian to discuss Barnaby Joyce leaving the Nationals.39:50 Segment 4 -  ABC HOST DEMOLISHED  The ABC's 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson and Former National party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce clashed following his announcement he was leaving the Coalition. Former LNP Senator turned founder of People First, Gerard Rennick is our special guest. 56:50  Segment 5 -  WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?  A very embarrassing week for former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, but there were MUCH more important matters that came up in the Trump-Albanese meeting you need to know about. Former LNP Senator and now founder of People First, Gerard Rennick, joins Damian to discuss.  Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Caroline New, a seasoned leadership coach and facilitator with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector. Caroline shares her journey from journalism to coaching, highlighting her passion for empowering leaders to thrive at the intersection of technology and humanity. We explore her innovative approach, which combines ontology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, to help leaders transition from experts to enterprise-level influencers, particularly in the fast-paced world shaped by AI and digital transformation.You will learn the following:1. The evolution of leadership from command and control to collaborative engagement in the tech sector. 04:172. The significance of understanding who leaders are, rather than just focusing on what they do. 05:503. How to cultivate courage and assertiveness in leadership for greater impact. 10:034. The importance of adaptability and innovation in the face of rapid technological change. 16:315. The role of authenticity in leadership and how it can inspire others. 19:52To get in contact with Caroline: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/technology-leadership-coaching-australiaWebsite: ⁠http://www.quantumvalues.com.auThis episode is sponsored by   Fantail Services  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantailservices.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our podcast is sponsored by   The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Outlier Project   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theoutlierproject.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ascend MeditationsWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ascendmeditations.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chop AiWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chopai.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 430 w/c Fri 17 October 2025) 00:00 Start Segment 1 - CANDACE BANNED DOWN UNDER The decision of Albo's immigration minister Tony Burke to persist with banning US conservative commentator Candace Owens from Australia is an appalling abuse of special powers that are meant to be used only in extreme circumstances. But the Minister won't use the special powers he has to stop ‘ISIS Brides.'  Why? 21:20 Segment 2 - IS IT TIME TO CULL THE SHARKS? The rate of lethal shark attacks has doubled in the past 5 years. Journalist Fred Pawle thinks we should start culling again and has made a documentary about it. He joins us to discuss. His doco is free to watch on YouTube @FredPawle123 35:49 Segment 3 - RENEWABLES' DODGY BILLIONS  Gerard Holland, CEO of the Page Research Centre, says billions of dollars are  flooding into the renewable energy industry and funding political campaigns to push the climate change agenda.  48:54 Segment 4 - PUSHING BACK ON NET ZERO MADNESS Two energy industry experts say it seems we're finally getting some sanity in energy policy via the Liberal National Party state government of Queensland and its new Energy Roadmap. Will other states follow suit? 1:01:33 Segment 5 - THE HEAVY PRICE OF NET ZERO  In the past decade renewables have surged from being 8% to being 33% of the Aussie energy mix. Prices have soared 60% despite a LOT of government subsidies. Gerard Holland, CEO of the Page Research Centre, and Ben Beattie from the Baseload Podcast join us to discuss.Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

[Ad]  Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!   AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.auThis week on  THE OTHER SIDE...   (Ep 429 w/c Fri 10 October 2025)-- IS THIS SAFE? - Labor brings ISIS Brides back home, BUT the law DOES permit them to be banned.  The Coalition accuses Albo of a 'cover up' on the matter. --  Damian's take on claims of polarisation of the political left and right in Australia--  MARCH FOR AUSTRALIA - SUNDAY OCT 19 -  Turning Point Australia's Joel Jammal and Scott 'Shallow Chal' Challen join us to discuss next weekend's march and why people should attend. --  One Nation Senator MALCOLM ROBERTS takes on the Sex Discrimination Commissioner and learns she doesn't even understand what biological sex is. --  More people arrested in their homes in the UK for social media posts as the country becomes troublingly authoritarian and dystopian. Help us build a whole new world of Aussie media! Support us by joining THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUSSubscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport us - Support our Sponsors - PIAVPN.com/OtherSide and  smartkits.com.auSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side is a regular news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS

Ja'mie offers advice to a guy who wants to be more attractive with some tips on what girls really want. SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free and Early Access to Episodes HEREhttps://apple.co/jamiezing Written, Produced and Performed by Chris LilleyMusic by Chris LilleyTo support the podcast with a donation click herehttps://supporter.acast.com/jamiezingDM “Ask Ja'mie” questions towww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastLINKS JA'MIEZING MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comJA'MIEZING WEBSITEwww.jamiezing.comJA'MIEZING FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastCHRIS LILLEY MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comCHRIS LILLEY INSTAGRAMwww.instagram.com/chrislilleyCHRIS LILLEY YOUTUBEhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCujV5kEXw-DuzDJysGUFMxwWhile Ja'miezing is a podcast parody and intended as comedy, it may have brought up some real life issues or concerns for you. If so here's some links you may find helpful. https://butterfly.org.auhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.lifeline.org.auhttps://au.reachout.comhttps://kidshelpline.com.auThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jamiezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ja'mie explains how to tell if your boyfriend's Dad is into you and whether to make a move on him or not.SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free and Early Access to Episodes HEREhttps://apple.co/jamiezing Written, Produced and Performed by Chris LilleyMusic by Chris LilleyTo support the podcast with a donation click herehttps://supporter.acast.com/jamiezingDM “Ask Ja'mie” questions towww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastLINKS JA'MIEZING MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comJA'MIEZING WEBSITEwww.jamiezing.comJA'MIEZING FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastCHRIS LILLEY MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comCHRIS LILLEY INSTAGRAMwww.instagram.com/chrislilleyCHRIS LILLEY YOUTUBEhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCujV5kEXw-DuzDJysGUFMxwWhile Ja'miezing is a podcast parody and intended as comedy, it may have brought up some real life issues or concerns for you. If so here's some links you may find helpful. https://butterfly.org.auhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.lifeline.org.auhttps://au.reachout.comhttps://kidshelpline.com.auThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jamiezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ja'mie advises some Ja'maniacs on how to predict dick size in boys. SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free and Early Access to Episodes HEREhttps://apple.co/jamiezing Written, Produced and Performed by Chris LilleyMusic by Chris LilleyTo support the podcast with a donation click herehttps://supporter.acast.com/jamiezingDM “Ask Ja'mie” questions towww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastLINKS JA'MIEZING MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comJA'MIEZING WEBSITEwww.jamiezing.comJA'MIEZING FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastCHRIS LILLEY MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comCHRIS LILLEY INSTAGRAMwww.instagram.com/chrislilleyCHRIS LILLEY YOUTUBEhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCujV5kEXw-DuzDJysGUFMxwWhile Ja'miezing is a podcast parody and intended as comedy, it may have brought up some real life issues or concerns for you. If so here's some links you may find helpful. https://butterfly.org.auhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.lifeline.org.auhttps://au.reachout.comhttps://kidshelpline.com.auThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jamiezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ja'mie tips on how to deal with hiding your Sugar Gramp's true identity from your parents. SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free and Early Access to Episodes HEREhttps://apple.co/jamiezing Written, Produced and Performed by Chris LilleyMusic by Chris LilleyTo support the podcast with a donation click herehttps://supporter.acast.com/jamiezingDM “Ask Ja'mie” questions towww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastLINKS JA'MIEZING MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comJA'MIEZING WEBSITEwww.jamiezing.comJA'MIEZING FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastCHRIS LILLEY MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comCHRIS LILLEY INSTAGRAMwww.instagram.com/chrislilleyCHRIS LILLEY YOUTUBEhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCujV5kEXw-DuzDJysGUFMxwWhile Ja'miezing is a podcast parody and intended as comedy, it may have brought up some real life issues or concerns for you. If so here's some links you may find helpful. https://butterfly.org.auhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.lifeline.org.auhttps://au.reachout.comhttps://kidshelpline.com.auThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jamiezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.