Podcast appearances and mentions of kia handley

It started with a brick and has led to a community of nearly 70,000 people connecting over a love of history and mystery.  This is Lost Newcastle. A corner of the internet where you can have nice things!  ABC Newcastle's Kia Handley spoke to founder Carol Duncan.

Charging up the show on this episode of A Woman Charged Podcast... Anna speaks with Neurodiverse Couples Therapist Tara Thomas who offers couples therapy online or face-to-face for "misfits, rebels and weirdos" and those who take a non-conservative approach to love & life. She's been coaching, writing, and speaking about relationships for almost a decade. She's a fortnightly guest on ABC Newcastle Mornings with Kia Handley where they've been talking about all things love & relationships since 2019. Not only does Tara work to improve the lives of couples around Australia, but also acknowledges the Patriarchy within those dynamics, because why not?! It's part of our lives, whether we want it there or not. And gendered roles?! Don't even get us started! Listen in as Tara offers tips for all different types of couples, explains her methods to live an authentic life, not a life which has been conventionally laid out for us since birth. Her ethos is to learn how to live and thrive within Patriarchy - it's here but we don't have to be defined by it, and neither do our relationships. Never heard of an Anti-Capitalist Coach before? This is therapy on a new level to help us live within Capitalism whilst also pushing back on Capitalism... Until next week... stay charged! USE CODE 'AWOMANCHARGED' here for 20% OFF ALL HAPPYMASH VIBES Connect with Tara Thomas: Web tarathomas.com.au IG @tarathomascouplestherapy Therapy Bookings here Connect with happymash: IG @happymash_ fb @happymashwomen Shop happymash.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awomancharged/message

Get lost in nature without the mossie bites, snakes and weeing in the bush! Amy and Laura from Secret Book Stuff take Kia Handley through the joy of wilderness books.

You have spent more time online in 2020 than ever before. COVID-19 left you home-schooling, connecting with friends using video chat and even working from your loungeroom when that's never really felt possible before. Social media became a lifeline to connect with others, but happens when social media can start feeling overwhelming and negative? Chantel McAlister runs online photography lessons and Camilla Herbig is a RAMHP coordinator based in Dubbo in NSW, they share stories, experiences, and techniques for ensuring social media doesn't start impacting your mental health.

Stress is something that's hard to avoid in life. Some stress is easy to get through and other times it can hang around you and start to rub off on other areas of your life. When you're feeling that, how do you make sure you stay mentally well and able to make decisions big and small day by day? Phil Graham is a rural consultant working with farmers in the Yass region of NSW and Matt Milne is a RAMHP coordinator based in Maitland NSW. They share how stress can affect you and some techniques for working through stress so you can stay mentally well.

Your community is full of people who step up to lend a hand when others need it most. But the longer that goes, the harder the job is to keep everyone supported, the more strain those helpers can feel. As we rely on them, how can we make sure we're also helping the helpers stay mentally well.Angela Kane is a champion of her community and Jennie Keioskie is a RAMHP coordinator based in Bega in NSW, they share their stories, experiences, and tips for helping the peoples who help you when they need it most.

The summer of 2019 and 2020 was a horrific one in Australia. Drought meant the countryside was the direst it had been in decades and that led to a bushfire season that was unprecedented. Just as the rain started and recovery began in regional communities devastated by fire, COVID-19 paused the world. So how does an individual and their community recovery after a disaster? And how do you look after your mental health as you make big decisions about your future and the chance to rebuild?Linda Rudd is the owner of the Batlow Hotel, her community was threatened by a bushfire in 2019/2020 in regional NSW and Orry Berry is a RAMHP Coordinator for the Mid North Coast region of NSW. They share their experiences of recovery and mental health,

You've no doubt heard the saying 'unprecedented times' a lot right now. But it's the best way to put it. What you are living through is unlike anything ever experienced. It's scary and stressful. Full of uncertainty and loneliness. And it can put a strain on your mental health. So, what can you do to take back some control and look after yourself and the people around you? This is a special podcast episode looking at COVID-19 and your mental health.

You might do it once a week, once a month or every now and then. It might be planned, a bit spontaneous and involve adventure, or romance. Let's talk Date Night and why it might be time to break up with this idea. Tara Whitewood is from the Sugar Doctor and she spoke with Kia Handley.

When supermarket deliveries couldn't get through because of bushfires, communities on the South Coast of NSW were unsure how they'd feed people. And then SAGE stepped in. The Sustainable Agriculture and Gardening Eurobodalla program has been running for 10 years and Stuart Whitelaw told Kia Handley all about what they do.

John Elliot changed his life completely. Gave up his job, car, house and hit the road. But not in a campervan - he's trekking Australia on foot with four camels and his dog. From just outside Wagga Wagga John told Kia Handley why he's done it.

News about the newest strain of Coronavirus is everywhere right now. China is in lockdown, governments are evacuating residents and every time someone coughs you wonder if they have this new infection. There's no doubt coronavirus is serious but so is regular influenza. It kills thousands of Australians each year, so why don't we shut down population centres then? Associate Professor William Rawlingson is a medical virologist from UNSW, he told Kia Handley why comparing the two isn't as easy as it seems.

When is it ok for health and pop culture to meet? What's the line between medical advice and entertainment? In the modern age it's being blurred more and more Dr Lauren Rosewarne, University of Melbourne, talked through this issue with Kia Handley

In recent bushfires, the spread of the Coronavirus, severe storms lots of important information was shared on social media.But can you tell fact from fake? It's not as easy as you think and it is starting to led to a lot of confusion as Dr Tim Graham, Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology, told Kia Handley.

It's been more than thirty years since the Hawke government declared its commitment to a treaty with this country's Indigenous peoples. What would a modern day treaty look like and why is it still top of the agenda for so many Australians? Dr John Maynard, Professor of Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Newcastle, took Kia Handley through this issue.

Time to go to a place where thousands of samples of diseased tissues are held in quarantine for researchers and for people like you to come and explore. Could this place hold the secrets to the current Coronavirus epidemic? Derek Williamson is the Director of the Museum of Human Disease at the University of New South Wales.

The glitz the glam. The winners the losers. And those who never got a look in!! It's Hollywood award season and Simon Weaving, University of Newcastle, has all the juicy goss and some winner predictions.

Even if you weren't in the path of a bushfire and you didn't suffer a storm with hail storm as big as softballs - your house and car insurance could be more expensive this year. Why? High risk zones are being reconsidered. To learn all about it Dr Liam Phelan, who has expertise in disaster insurance, from the University of Newcastle and Kia Handley asked Dr Ian Weir, Queensland University of Technology, if there's things we can do to our homes to limit the risk.

There's public or private. Big or small. Boarding or home schooled. Mainstreamed or specialist. With all this choice how to you know you're sending your child to the school that's best for them? Maggie Dent is the Host of the ABC podcast Parental as Anything speaks with Kia Handley about the tips for finding a school that works.

In parts of Australia there's something secret. A place that's full of mystery that only certain people can visit and most of them have to be dead! Mary Macmillan from the University of New England takes you to a body farm!

The World Health Organisation estimates that 85% of health industry waste is general and non-hazardous but unfortunately it is still refused as 'contaminated' and 'medical waste' by local recyclers. So how can hospitals reduc this? Leanne Flynn is an Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse at Gosford Private Hospital but she's also known as a Sustainability Champion.

It's not every day Dr Xand gets to start his morning with a dip in an ocean pool. As he tours Australia with his twin brother Dr Chris and their show 'Operation Ouch' he told Kia Handley how he's taking every opportunity to soak in Aussie culture, meet as many fans as possible and keep this dream of talking big medicine to young minds.

If you're lucky enough to live by the NSW coast, and a large part of the states population do, you might be a regular visitor to your local ocean pool. The design is simplistic, cut into the rock in a way that allows the waves to crash in, maybe with a touch of art deco design. So what makes these places special? And what do we need to do to keep these spaces functionin for many years to come? Nicole Larkin is a Sydney base achitect who has been looking at the ocean pools and baths on the Australian coast.

Driving on roads around Australia roadkill isn't an uncommon sight.But with NSW in drought, animals are acting odd by our roads. And that usually means a bad day for your car when a collision with a kangaroo is unavoidable.Associate Professor Daniel Ramp from University of Technology Sydney has been looking at roadkill in drought, he told Kia what he's found.

It wasn't that long ago that In vitro fertilisation (IVF) was seen as new science. The future for fertility.Now it's very much part of our society and conversation around kids and families. But there's still more to be done.It's expensive and prices people out. The rates of success have not improved for people over 40. And there's still lots of stigma around male infertility. To learn more about IVF now and into the future Karin Hammarberg, Fertility Researcher and Educator with Monash University spoke to Kia.

I was today years old when I realised I needed to know more about the inner ear. It's deep, dark, a little bit mysterious but thankfully Professor Alan Brichta, the leader of the Brain and Mental Health research program with Hunter Medical Research Institute is going where no man has been before to learn more about your inner ear and how it keeps you upright!

Australia has seen one of the worst summers on record when it comes to bushfires. But the good news now that rain has fallen and fires are starting to be brought under control is that Aussies are putting up their hand keen to become the next wave of emergency services volunteers. So what's involved and how do you do it? Matthew Horwood is from the Central Coast District Rural Fire Service office and he has all the information you need.

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Imagine your life without a safe place to sleep each night. How do you think that would affect your mental health? There is a lot of misconceptions about what homelessness looks like in 2019 and we need to break those down as we talk about mental health and having a place to live. In this episode you'll hear what it's like to live without housing security and about some of the amazing work being done in NSW to help people out.

Brian remembers that moment when, as a nine year old boy, the ship he was on with his family pulled in Sydney Harbour marking the start of his families new life in Australia. And he's never looked back.

Anita's Macedonian heritage is deep. From church to dancing to encouraging her kids to learn language it's a part of who she is and it's something she's incredibly proud of.

Hamid made the difficult decision to move his family from Syria to Lebanon for safety. He didn't know what would come next until a chance meeting with a UNICEF officer saw him arrive in Australia to start a new life.

Bronwen calls herself a citisen of the world. Born in South Africa, moved to the UK now living in Lake Macquarie, Australia she says being a part of a multicultural community is really important to her and her families life.

She's made history in her family being the first person to be granted citisenship in Australia and Ivanna wears that with pride. Her certificate is on display, an Australia flag drapes her television and she's quickly becoming part of the Lake Macquarie community.

Moving to Australia was a little different from what you see in the movies. But when Julie Muir found Lake Macquarie she finally found home.

Dance as it the heart of YingPing's life. Performing around Lake Macquarie in traditional Chinese dress, YingPing says it's helped her meet new people and enjoy her new life in Australia.

His mob is Kamilaroi from western New South Wales but Jake has found his home on Awabakal land and from Elders and teachers he's learning their stories, traditions and dances to share with the wider community.

Hamira has a dream to be a pilot. As a young mum who fled war tore Afghanistan she has found herself in Lake Macquarie with the ability to follow her wildest dreams.

When asked what she misses most from home Elle said whiskey. It's not surprising when you learn she's from Scotland. She now calls Lake Macquarie home and has found her calling helping others through her work.

Roselea has come home to Lake Macquarie after a life on the road and since returning she's quickly become a central part of her community through her work at school, with langauge and the wider community.

Men are three times more likely then women to take their own life. It's a fact that we need to talk about more as Aussie Blokes struggle with the idea of masculinity and what that looks like in 2019. But how can you help them? Two men are on a mission driven by the need to look after the men around them.

We're in Lake Macquarie in New South Wales Australia. A community that looks pretty similar to any urban center around the country but if you look a little deeper you'll see that the people that make up this region is the thing that makes it special. So who are the people who call Lake Macquarie home and what are their stories? Hit subscribe to find out.

Your mental health can be impacted by so many things including an addiction to drugs and alcohol, and treatment isn't always straight forward as mental health workers weigh up what to treat first: the addiction or mental health. In a part of our society still so full of stigma and stereotype what do you need to know about substance abuse, mental health and the treatment options available to you and your loved ones? This is what we discuss in this episode.

You hear a lot about depression and anxiety in conversation about mental health, but where do low prevalent conditions like bipolar and schizophrenia fit into the picture. They may have lower diagnosis rates, but we know they take more complex care plans. We take a look at some programs offering support, treatment and encouragement for people living with these mental health conditions.

Floods, fires, road accidents, storms, community tragedy - our first responders see a lot. They're on the front line whenever disaster strikes. But how good are we at looking after our emergency workers mental well being? In this episode you'll hear from two former first responders, both diagnosed with PTSD now doing what they can to help others and you'll find out the role you can play in keeping our emergency workers mentally healthy.

Carers are incredible. Day after day they put their loved ones needs above their own. But what happens when the carer needs to be cared for? What can we do to make sure those who are caring for someone else know where they can go to get support, to meet people in a similar situation to them and where they can have some respite. It's season three and we're kicking off by looking at the mental health of carers.

Think pops of pink, orange, brown, green and all the clashing patterns in the world - that's the colour pallete of Nicole from Tiara Clara's vintage life. Thrifting is in her genes, so it's not surprising she now sells vintage pieces from the 1960's and 1970's.

The come in bright blues and greens and yellows, but just how much can a radio from the 1950's tell us about the family who owned it? Alot, according to Allen Chiang from Retro Radio Farm. He has found a passion for restoring and modernising radios of old to keep the old pieces of technology alive and find homes for these old beauties.

Bonjour! This week we're off to Paris to meet a Ukranian with a passion for vintage fashion, icons and photography. In just a few years she's become a vintage influencer with big dreams. Meet Daria Nelson.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NO! It's vintage comic researcher, collector and lover Jon Morris talking about the weird, the wonderful, the kitsch and quirky vintage comic characters that have graced our newspapers and graphic novels since the 1930's.

We want to finish season two by highlighting some good news stories taking place in mental health around regional Australia. Personal achievements, amazing programs and generational change that's being driven by everyday people just like you.

Blokes, we need to talk! What damage is the old adage "real men don't cry" and "blokes need to be tough" meaning for the mental health of men in rural and regional Australia? We take a look at men's mental health and some initiatives being run around Australia to break down stigma.

If you've ever felt alone, how did it impact your mental health? In the age of social media it might surprise you to hear the rates of loneliness are increasing. As Australia's population ages, concerns of loneliness on mental health is increasing. We take a look at what's being done to address loneliness in regional Australia.

They were the superstars of their time. Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin were a comedy duo that took the world by storm n the 1940's and 1950's. And in 2018 they are still finding new fans just like Nicholas Arnold. Who found a calling in life thanks to his ability to sound, look and act just like Jerry Lewis.

What are the challenges of the LGBTIQ community living in small towns in regional Australia? A lot of work is being done to support people who identify as LGBTIQ but when there's only one GP in town or coming out means the whole community knowing - how can you navigate that landscape.

In times of drought, farmers are often forced to make heart breaking decisions. So what impact can this have on the mental health of those living on the land. In this episode we look at the strain and what can be done to stay mentally healthy in trying times.

A short update on what's been going on behind the scenes at This Retro Life, and what's to come after a short break. 

At the Parkes Elvis Festival we were lucky enough to chair a symposium into the music that influenced Elvis Presley. Joining Kia Handley on stage was Louisiana musician Bernard Pearce, music journalist Glenn A Baker and Australian Elvis Tribute Artist Mark Andrew. 

How often do you wear a hat? When it's sunny outside or you're going to a special event - how do you think you'd go wearing a hat or headpiece 365 days a year! That's what milliner Ilana Meilak would like us all to do. She's been collecting pieces of vintage headwear since she was 8 years old! Hit play to hear how she turned this love into her work at House of Hats. 

If you leave in rural or regional Australia you are at a higher risk of suicide than your friends and family living in the city. So how can we save more lives? In this episode we take a look at this issue and hear from some of the speakers at a forum at this held earlier in the year at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

We went behind the scenes of the Pinup Doll Australia finals held at Chromefest in NSW, Australia. The winner gets a golden ticket to the Miss Pinup International contest in London. So come inside the backstage tent and meet the wonderful finalists and men and women behind an event that grows each and every year. 

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We are preparing for takeoff so could you please make sure your tray tables and seats are in the upright position, your vintage hat is cocked at the correct angle and that you're ready to take to the skies in a vintage warbird. Your pilot for this adventure is The Flying Pinup. I hope you enjoy your ride. 

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Step inside some of the best mid century modern homes in the world. We are taking a trip into homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Alto, Charles and Ray Eames and so many more. What started as a passion for vases in a flea market has turned into a full blown passion for vintage architecture for Marco  Guagliardo. So hit play and meet the man behind Mid-Century Home. 

Picture this. You're wearing your favourite summer vintage outfit, the sun is out, you're with friends and it feels like you are flying. This week we are virtually travelling over bridges, past windmills in one of the most picturesque countries in the world. We are going Roller Skating in the Netherlands with the Rollin' Ragdolls. Find out how skating and vintage goes hand in hand and have a bit of fun along the way! 

Start your engines. Picture your dream vintage camper trailer and get ready to go on an across country road trip of the United States of America. The third stop on our virtual vintage voyage is California to meet Paul Lacitinola from Vintage Camper Trailers. Prepare yourself! If you don't want a vintage caravan now, you probably will after you hit play! 

Time for stop two on our virtual vintage voyage around the world for the month of June. When you think of Art Deco architecture what city comes to mind? Was it somewhere in America or Europe. What about Shanghai? Thanks to international architectures in the mid 20th century the Chinese city has some hidden Art Deco gems that are being bought to the worlds attention thanks partly to Patrick Cranley from Shanghai Art Deco. Hit play and learn more

For the month of June we are going on a virtual vintage voyage around the world. Pack a suitcase and get your passport ready because we are travelling to far flung places to meet incredible retro folk. Our first stop is Barcelona Spain. Say Hola to the beautiful Miss Sixties Twist! 

Just how big is your collection of vinyl records? Whether you have 1 or 1000 have you ever thought about what it would be like to take your favourites to a groovy bar and spend the night behind the turntables playing DJ! With the Melbourne Record Club you can thanks to Leif van den Dungen! 

We've decided to run away and join the circus. To join a troupe of daring, dangerous and delightful performers. And our leader is the incredible Adele La Belle, the pint sized pinup and Hula Hoop artist. This week we discover how vintage, pinup competitions, psychobilly, Olympic coaches and Hula Hoop all come together to create one pretty fabulous retro life!

Some might call it an obsession. But here at this Retro Life we call it a healthy passion. Marc Rondeau is the owner of The Rock House and he not only loves music from the 1950's he loves EVERYTHING from that decade. From furniture to fashion. Hear Marc's vintage story. 

This weeks guest used rockabilly to help settle into her life in Australia. Her love of all things mid century has led her to meet  the man of her dreams and on top of that she is involved in running a global pinup movement! Her name is Laila Shalimar. 

There is nothing like hitting the open road. Tunes (or podcasts) on the radio, an exciting destination ahead of you and some vintage wheels getting you there. For Hayley Cooke, aka Miss Vee Dub that set of wheels needs to be a vintage Volkswagen! She spoke about fixing up her 1965 Beetle Baymax, finding her own pinup style and how the two passions fit together. 

Music holds a lot of power. It can make us feel, remember and even do things! For Michael "Memphis" Williams his love of music has taken him around the world, had him speaking to police officers in strange locations and even sleeping in Elvis Presley's old bedroom. The host of the Rattlin' Bones and Retro Tones radio show loves sharing old and new vintage rock and roll, pop and rockabilly music. He also has an impressive collection of Elvis memorabilia! 

If you think vintage dresses and drag racing don't go together then you need to meet our guest. Miss Dale Velvet Rose is a pinup model, competitor and mentor. She is a business owner and a drag racer and is an inspiration for many women who are looking to embrace their inner retro. 

Are you ready to enter a world full of feathers, sequins, beautiful ladies and nipple tassels. Welcome to the world of burlesque and meet the beautiful and talented Miss Kelly Ann Doll. Find out how she found her way to burlesque, how her art could of lead to her arrest and hear about the incredible art of strip tease. 

Who has the best hair in the NRL? Will the Parramatta Eels make or break Mary K's birthday? Who was the standout at the Rugby 7's in São Paulo? What do you mean the NRL has a float at Mardi Gras? All this and much more as Mary K is joined by Pam Whaley from Fox Sports, Jill Scanlon and Kia Handley from the ABC on Ladies who League.

Pssst. Can you keep a secret? It's the theme of this week's episode, with former politician and activist, Meredith Burgmann, describing what it was like to look through hers and other Australian's ASIO files. You'll also hear Fred Hooper from 936 ABC Hobart and Kia Handley, from ABC Central West NSW.