Podcast appearances and mentions of Belinda Smith

It's the size of a sesame seed, but it could cause unfathomable destruction to Australia's forests and urban canopy.A beetle called the polyphagous shot-hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) is silently spreading through Perth and its surrounds, forcing councils to chop and chip hundreds of trees — even century-old Moreton Bay figs.So how does the tiny pest cause such massive problems?

First they learnt how to flip open wheelie bin lids. Now they're using water fountains.Masters of the urban landscape, sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) are more than capable of some quirky (and sometimes messy) antics.So what do these entertaining exploits tell us about cockie innovation — or even cockie culture?

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal, CEO and founder of InvestorKit, Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial, and Adrian Lee, senior portfolio strategist at InvestorKit, are joined by Belinda Smith, founder and CEO of Renovate and Real Estate, to discuss her strategic approach to boosting property value and rental yields through cost-effective update. Renovation expert Belinda shares her strategic approach to boosting property value and rental yields through cost-effective updates, from $5,000 paint makeovers to $20,000+ kitchen and bathroom renovations. Belinda urges investors to have a renovation strategy before starting the work, which ensures sticking to budgets and targeting improvements that align with a property's demographic. She warns against overcapitalisation and advocates for neutral, cohesive styles that appeal to a broad audience, recommending wood-look flooring tailored to market segments and noting that COVID-19 has driven demand for home offices and sanctuary-like spaces. Belinda advises having reliable local contacts and using technology to manage interstate renovations, offering a comprehensive guide for investors navigating renovation's complexities.

A couple of months ago, a killer started mobilising off the South Australian shore — one that would wipe out marine life, make surfers feel sick, and smother picturesque beaches in thick foam.The culprit? A bloom of tiny organisms called microalgae. We can't see them with the naked eye, but in big enough numbers, they can devastate ecosystems.So what made the South Australian algal bloom so lethal, and can anything be done about blooms like it?

If you were impressed by generative AI such as ChatGPT, then artificial general intelligence or AGI promises to really knock your socks off.Over the past couple of decades, tech companies have been racing to build AGI systems that can match or surpass human capabilities across a whole bunch of tasks.So will AGI save the world — or will it spell the beginning of the end for humanity?

The next time you pick up a bag of spuds from the supermarket or fill up the car with petrol, you can thank the Treaty of the Metre for the metric system that underpins daily life.The treaty was signed exactly 150 years ago, when delegates from 17 countries gathered on a Parisian spring day to establish a new and standardised way of measuring the world around us.But the metre's inception predates the treaty that bears its name by nearly 100 years. So how did it come about, and how has its definition changed over the centuries?

Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) were named by whalers because their high oil content made them the "right" ones to kill.In the decades since whaling was banned, southern right numbers increased — but a new study shows that population growth stalled, and might've dropped a bit, despite current numbers still far below what they were in pre-whaling times.So what's going on with the southern rights?

Cobras, taipans, black mambas — Tim Friede's been intentionally bitten more than 200 times by some of the most venomous snakes on Earth.And he survived, mostly because years of self-injecting venom let him develop immunity to them.(Please do not try this yourself!)Now his blood's been used to make a broad-spectrum antivenom that researchers say may protect against nearly 20 deadly snakes.But this is not how antivenom is usually made. So how are snake antivenoms produced, and where are we with a "universal" version?

Hate getting needles? You're in good company — one in five people in Australia have needle fear.

Somewhere out past Mars in the early hours of Easter Monday, a space probe called Lucy whizzed by an asteroid named Donaldjohanson.Lucy then sent back images showing Donaldjohanson is about five kilometres wide and shaped like a peanut.It's one of a handful of asteroids on Lucy's 12-year itinerary.So what does the billion-dollar mission hope to achieve?

Gout Gout is fast becoming the face of Australian athletics, regularly clocking blisteringly quick times over 100- and 200-metre sprints.And he's only 17. Many think the best is yet to come.So what is it about Gout that makes him such an impressive sprinter at such a young age?

Hearts, kidneys and now livers — over the past couple of years, surgeons have taken all these from gene-edited pigs and put them in people.

As far as planets go, they don't get much more iconic than Saturn. A huge golden ball encircled by gigantic rings.  But those distinctive rings — the very things that give Saturn its pizzazz — have seemingly disappeared. So what's going on, and when will they be back? 

They might be the epitome of cool, but Formula 1 race car drivers can get hot — really hot.An F1 cockpit can heat up to 60 degrees Celsius, and this affects cognition — the last thing you want when you're fanging around a track at 300kph.This year, a new rule was introduced to give F1 drivers a bit of relief from that heat … which is just one of the risks of F1 racing.Because we often hear about the performance of the cars in the race, but what about the humans behind the wheel?

For women who get bacterial vaginosis or BV, a common condition that can cause a fishy-smelling discharge, many will get it again (and again).Why some people were prone to recurrent BV was a mystery … until now. Australian researchers have shown that BV-related bugs can be sexually transmitted, and treating male partners significantly cuts recurrence rates. 

In today's episode, renovation coach Belinda Smith joins Em to bust common renovation myths and share expert tips on how to renovate smarter, not harder. They touch on:

A weekly injection that stops that hankering for hot chips and donuts?Many people on Ozempic and similar medications report this phenomenon, saying they no longer have incessant thoughts about sweets and fried food.So how do these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, work in the brain to dial down "food noise" and help people lose weight?

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza is currently ripping through the US, infecting wild animals, livestock and people. One person has died, and around 70 more infections have been confirmed.Meanwhile, the Trump administration has made massive cuts to the nation's leading science and health agencies, and announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization.As the risk of another pandemic rises, what does all this mean for us in Australia?

An asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 is causing a stir among the space community and a frenzy in the media. It currently has a 2.3 per cent chance of crashing into Earth three days before Christmas in 2032. But this is not our first asteroid rodeo. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au

Varroa is the parasite responsible for destroying bee colonies all around the world and is regarded as "the greatest biological threat to Australia's honey bee population."The good news is that some honey bees can fight back. And they're being helped by breeders, scientists and artificial insemination on the tiniest scale.Learn more on Lab Notes, the show that brings you the science of new discoveries and current events. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au

Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) do much more than fill whales' bellies. These tiny crustaceans also play a huge role in Earth's carbon cycle.They sequester around 40 million tonnes of carbon each year, mostly in their poo — that's the equivalent of taking 35 million cars off the road.Yet there's plenty we don't know about these thumb-sized critters.Now a new study has revealed what they get up to under the Antarctic winter sea ice, and how this behaviour affects carbon calculations.Dive into the secret life of krill on Lab Notes, the show that brings you the science of new discoveries and current events.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au

When you really think about it, sex to make babies is WEIRD! You take an outie that has to get stuck inside an innie that links into a production line of eggs to assemble a perfect tiny being. It's so damn complicated!So why does it work like that?Join us at What the Duck for the first episode of a series where we figure out how living things went from splitting ourselves in half to double the population, to periodically feeling compelled to copulate in such a vigorous, sometimes highly embarrassing, manner.Earth - this is your sexual history!Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recommended. This is a summer repeat of Episode One -  please find the rest of the "Sex is Weird" series here.Featuring:Emeritus Professor David Siveter, University of Leicester, UK.Assistant Professor Emily Mitchell, University of Cambridge, UK and curator of non-insect invertebrates, University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge, UK.Dr Marissa Betts, geologist and palaeontologist at the University of New England, Armidale, Australia. Dr Emily Willingham, biologist, journalist and author.Associate Professor Patty Brennan, Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, US. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Isabella Tropiano and Russell Stapleton.Thanks also to Will Ockenden, Belinda Smith, Corey Hague and Joel Werner. If you want to hear more "What the Duck?" episodes- please like and subscribe here.This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in September 2024 and is produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Belinda Smith is the director of Renovate and Real Estate, a company that has the goal to help people reach financial independence through property investing and renovations. Growing up, Smith saw a disparity between herself and her peers, so financial security was a big goal for her. Combine this goal with her love for creativity, and renovating properties was a natural career for her.In this episode, Smith will share the risky details of being a police officer in the 80s'. As well as this, she will delve into her passion for renovations and the story of how she made $40,000 in only one day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belinda Smith is the director of Renovate and Real Estate, a company that has the goal to help people reach financial independence through property investing and renovations. Growing up, Smith saw a disparity between herself and her peers, so financial security was a big goal for her. Combine this goal with her love for creativity, and renovating properties was a natural career for her.In this episode, Smith will share the risky details of being a police officer in the 80s'. As well as this, she will delve into her passion for renovations and the story of how she made $40,000 in only one day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belinda Smith from ABC Science joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with the latest from the week's science news.    

Belinda Smith from ABC Science joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with all the very latest from the week's science news.   

When you really think about it, sex to make babies is WEIRD! You take an outie that has to get stuck inside an innie that links into a production line of eggs to assemble a perfect tiny being. It's so damn complicated!So why does it work like that?Join us at What the Duck for the first episode of a new series where we figure out how living things went from splitting ourselves in half to double the population, to periodically feeling compelled to copulate in such a vigorous, sometimes highly embarrassing, manner.Earth - this is your sexual history!Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recommended. Featuring:Emeritus Professor David Siveter, University of Leicester, UK.Assistant Professor Emily Mitchell, University of Cambridge, UK and curator of non-insect invertebrates, University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge, UK.Dr Marissa Betts, geologist and palaeontologist at the University of New England, Armidale, Australia. Emily Willingham, biologist, journalist and teacher.Associate Professor Patty Brennan, Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, US. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Isabella Tropiano.Thanks also to Will Ockenden, Belinda Smith, Corey Hague and Joel Werner. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

If you're a woman between 25 and 45 on Instagram there's a good chance you've seen ads for egg freezing. And in recent years, the popularity of IVF clinics has sky rocketed - so much so that the clinics are are actually starting to run out of storage space. So what has led to the huge uptick in people wanting to freeze their eggs and is it actually the insurance policy that people think it is?Guest: Sophie Kesteven for ABC NewsAnd if you liked this episode check out our episodes about office romances with Zoe Ferguson or the woman who got a Pap smear everyday for 21 years with Belinda Smith.

Belinda Smith from ABC science joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with more from the week's science news. 

Belinda Smith previews Gunnedah and Graeme White looks at Corowa on Racing HQ with Dave Stanley.

Plants are fully sick right now - and not just because indoor plants are in fashion. They have an immune system, they get infections, and can catch viruses... they just can't move away from their sick neighbours.While we depend on white blood cells to fight off and remember pathogens, plants rely on inherited knowledge of past threats in their DNA, plus the effective altruism of individual cells to sacrifice themselves rather than damage the whole. Featuring:Associate Professor Andrew Geering, University of Queensland.Professor John Rathjen, Australian National University. Dr Amy MacKenzie, University of Adelaide.Belinda Smith, ABC Science reporter.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering:  Emrys CroninThis episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Belinda Smith previews Tamworth and Kayla Nisbet covers Moruya on Racing HQ with Dave Stanley.

Belinda Smith previews Tamworth and Kayla Nisbet looks at Goulburn on Racing HQ with Luke Marlow.

At first, you might think it is a plot from a zombie movie: that undead animals are coming for you.But it turns out that Australia's animals aren't just dangerous when they're alive — they can be deadly even when they're dead.Ann Jones is joined by science reporter Belinda Smith to examine why snakes can still bite up to 45 minutes after death and are potentially dangerous for years.Think we're lying? Belinda found a guy whose great aunt (and her dog) were killed by a decapitated snake!So if a snake could commit multiple murders from beyond the grave, what other animals are going to get you?Featuring -  Ray Miller, relative died after being bitten by a dead snake. Dr Christina Zdenek, Australian Reptile Academy. Professor Kylie Pitt, Griffith University.  Dr Olaf Meynecke,  Griffith University.  Len Zell, retired marine scientist and author of Australian Wildlife – Roadkill.Production:Belinda Smith, ABC Science Reporter/Producer. Ann Jones, Presenter/Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung, Wurundjeri and Kaurna people.

How did the first human migration arrive on the Australian mainland? RN's Science Reporter Belinda Smith joined Phil Clark to talk about the latest in science. 

There's only a handful of animals on earth that go through menopause, where females get to hang up the ovaries and enjoy a change of life.So, why have we (humans, chimps and some toothed whales) established a sexual retirement of sorts? What is everyone else missing out on?Featuring:Associate Professor Kevin Langergraber, Primatologist, Arizona State University.Charli Grimes, PhD student, University of Exeter.Production:Belinda Smith, Reporter/Producer. Ann Jones, Presenter/Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung, Wurundjeri and Kaurna people.

 How fast can a wombat run?  Nightlife finds out what's true and myth about "Vombatus ursinus".

We will all go to trouble to get a good meal, but some animals take it to the extreme.Some build architectural masterpieces to entrap their prey, or use body parts as lures.But what is your cat doing when it makes the 'ek ek ek ek?' Is it trying to bewitch the birds? Featuring:Professor Kris Helgen, Australian Museum.Julia Henning, PhD candidate, University of Adelaide.Associate Professor Inon Scharf, Tel Aviv University.Dr David Merritt, Entomologist.Associate Professor Ajay Narendra, Macquarie University.Extra audio: Cat Ek ek ek by @thiscatisdumpling.Ann Jones, Presenter/Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Belinda Smith, Producer. Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Belinda Smith from ABC Science joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues covering all things science.  

Belinda Smith from ABC Science joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the intriguing life of dolphins and the latest in other science news. 

Belinda Smith from ABC Science joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to reveal why science is debunking the idea of gendered roles.  

ABC Science reporter Belinda Smith joined Rodd Quinn on Nightlife

Belinda Smith is the director of Renovate and Real Estate, a company that has the goal to help people reach financial independence through property investing and renovations. Growing up, Smith saw a disparity between herself and her peers, so financial security was a big goal for her. Combine this goal with her love for creativity, and renovating properties was a natural career for her.In this episode, Smith will share the risky details of being a police officer in the 80s'. As well as this, she will delve into her passion for renovations and the story of how she made $40,000 in only one day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry interviews Belinda Smith about the joy of peaches and gives some great recipes..also Belinda shared her life from summertime in Mississippi to her experiences as a flight attendant ..being a Coca Cola executive and licensed commercial airline pilot

You've probably heard me talk about the power of real, genuine relationships in the online space.  However, it can be so easy to skim over the power of real, genuine relationships in real life.  Now, hang with me here for a second because I know that the shift that we dish out in today's episode will absolutely help you to grow your business. Today, I'm diving in with my incredible friend, Belinda Smith @belindaunhooked, and we're chatting about how to normalize talking about what you do, where to even start when it comes to getting the word out about your business, and how you can utilize the relationships you already have to really catapult your business growth.  Book your free Make Moves + Get Paid coaching call here: https://amandajoyceweber.com/make-moves Check out the show notes here: https://amandajoyceweber.com/one-simple-shift-all-episode246-belinda-smith DM me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/amandajoyceweber/

Belinda Smith from ABC Science joined Philip Clark with the latest in science news on Nightlife.

Bel is on a mission to create a generation of healthy, food literate children across the globe. The only thing as big as her ambition are the challenges Bel's faced on her entrepreneurial journey. We're talking financial hits, Pandemic pivots, and everything in between. Listen now to find out how you can deliberately strengthen your resiliency muscles and build up staying power. Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Bel's business had barely started when she got hit with a big financial whammy.  If you ever struggled with finding the silver lining, Bel's story could help you find the inspiration in the challenge.  Sometimes all it takes is a picture of a burnt-out car shell to restore your faith in the internet! Bel and I share the magic that happens when you show up authentically because SPOILER ALERT: people like it when you keep it real! "Holy crap, what do I do now?" said every entrepreneur at the start of the Pandemic. Bel took that question and flipped it on its arse to break the anxiety spiral. (Pay attention to this one – it's not a hack, it's a game changer). Time for a little myth busting: stubbornness is not a universally bad quality. In fact, Bel and I break down how stubbornness and success often go hand in hand (especially when stuff goes sideways).  Feeling deflated, NOT defeated! Bel's story of a derailed TEDx Talk pitch gave me this little battle cry and I pretty much want to shriek it from the rooftops. If you've ever been disappointed when something didn't work out like you hoped, you gotta hear this. This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don't miss out - listen now!Belinda's Bio:Having personally experienced the impact food had on her depressed husband and anxious daughter's ability to regulate their mood and participation in day to day life, speaker, researcher and author Belinda Smith is on a mission to raise awareness that nutrition is at the heart of health, innovation and protecting the planet. Belinda Smith is one of Australia's leading Independent voices for Children's Health, Author of The Lunchbox Effect, an advocate for real food for health and founder of The Root Cause.Bel travelled Australia for 2.5 years visiting 100 schools, communities and businesses, empowering children, parents, teachers and teams to make better food choices. Her programs have now reached over 45,000 people. Bel supports families and businesses around the globe to improve their health, productivity and lighten their environmental footprint. She has been featured on Australian national and regional TV and radio, guest expert on ABC Radio Broken Hill and her work has been mentioned in Australian Parliament.Bel loves supporting forward thinking leaders in schools and business to help their communities and teams thrive. Resources and links mentioned:Belinda's siteBelinda's InstagramBelinda's FacebookBelinda's book - The Lunchbox EffectCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeDownload this episode

Hello Beautifuls, welcome to the It's All BS podcast! Maybe you've heard that BS is a bad thing, but I'm reclaiming it as Belinda Smith. We're going to be doing things my way and talking all about success and mindset.  Today I wanna talk to you about persistence. If you have something that you really, really want in life, then this episode is for you! We talk about: 

How does a girl from down under go from everyday mom and wife to a household name? The answer is with a story and a signature speech that positions you as an expert. In this episode, you'll get to be a part of a conversation with one of my clients and students. Belinda had been speaking for years before signing up for the In Demand Signature Speech program. You'll hear how the program not only changed what she shared when she spoke but the confidence she has as a speaker today. Belinda Smith is one of Australia's leading Independent voices for Children's Health, Author of The Lunchbox Effect, an advocate for real food in schools and founder of The Root Cause, a for purpose business, that Stands for Children's Health. Bel traveled Australia for 2.5 years visiting 100 schools and communities, empowering children, parents and teachers to make better food choices. Her schools programs have now reached over 180 schools and 45,000 children, parents and teachers. Inside her Kids Health Quest Membership, Bel supports families right around the globe to have a peaceful and positive relationship with food. She has been featured on Australian national and regional TV and radio, guest expert on ABC Radio Broken Hill and her work has been mentioned in Australian Parliament. Bel's vision is to create a generation of healthy food-literate children who choose real food every day, and these children go onto lead the next generation of children into wellness. She is also a firm believer that when kids become empowered, our jobs as parents become easier. Check out what you'll learn: How Belinda's story not only changed her family's life and for families across the globe, and your story can have the same impact also. Crafting your own captivating story that will resonate with your audience, so that you connect and convert easier and effortlessly. What a foundational phrase is for your signature speech and how Belinda is using her's everywhere.   Learn more about Belinda's work: Visit Belinda's website: https://therootcause.com.au/ (therootcause.com.au) Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theRootCauseAU (https://www.facebook.com/theRootCauseAU) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseau/ (https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseau/)

Today I'm speaking with Belinda Smith, the Founder and CEO of The Root Cause – and one of Australia's leading independent voices on children's health, and an advocate for real food in schools. She's a health coach, author of The Lunchbox Effect, and creator of The Children's Health Program! In this episode, Belinda discusses: ✅ The connection between food, and depression, moods, and anxiety. ✅ What to put in a child's lunchbox. ✅ Why she started educating children in schools about what's in their food. ✅ Fun food experiments. ✅ What to look for when shopping for food. ✅ Alzheimers, Diabetes, and Glaucoma. You can find Belinda at: https://www.facebook.com/theRootCauseAU https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseau/ https://therootcause.com.au/ She's got a ton of healthy and easy to make recipes! Hey, are you enjoying the podcast? If so, new episodes are released each Friday, so please follow Coffee with Kim, leave a review, and share with your friends!