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Chelsea were beaten at home by Newcastle in a performance so devoid of energy, fight, and basic quality that it left Simon and Manny genuinely lost for words — before finding plenty of them. This was not a defeat that can be explained away by bad luck or fine margins. This was a limp, spineless capitulation on home turf that has no excuses and deserves no protection.Simon and Manny are back together and in no mood for diplomacy. The players get it, the manager gets it, and for the first time the hosts go deep on the culture at Stamford Bridge — because at some point the question stops being about tactics and formations and starts being about why so many people at this football club continue to walk into work every week with their jobs intact. Accountability at Chelsea is non-existent and it is becoming impossible to ignore.The hosts are genuinely mystified. A transfer spend that dwarfs every club in world football. A squad bursting with international talent. And yet here we are — losing at home to Newcastle without so much as a whimper, sliding down the table, out of the Champions League, and running out of time to salvage anything meaningful from what should have been a breakthrough season. Desperate times does not begin to cover it.Then attention turns to Tuesday and the second leg against PSG — a 5-2 deficit, a shattered squad, and a miracle required. Simon and Manny ask the question nobody really believes the answer to anymore: is there any version of this Chelsea side that shows up and does the impossible?
**TRIGGER WARNING **todays episode references child abuse, please take care while listening. Today is part two of Jeannine's interview with Matthew Hahn. Matt was a career criminal whose meth addiction and history of residential burglaries earned him three strikes by the age of 18. At 25, Matt was fresh off of parole, and back in his addiction. Returning to his old methods to support his lifestyle, Matt broke into a house and stole a safe - a choice that would change his life forever. What he discovered in that safe would pose a dilemma of choosing to turn in evidence of a crime - when to do so would cost him his freedom for the rest of his life.Part Two picks up where Part One left off, in 2005 after Matt found evidence of a heinous crime inside a safe that he had stolen from a home. Matt ultimately returns to prison and begins leaning into Buddhism as a vital part of his recovery. Connect with Matt on IG HEREConnect with Matt on TikTok HEREDM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!
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Most meetings focus on tasks, updates, and deadlines. Others focus on people, growth, and trust. Both are necessary—but they serve very different purposes.In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores the difference between management meetings and leadership meetings, and why leaders need to be intentional about which one they're running.Management meetings help move the work forward. Leadership meetings help move the people forward.When leaders confuse the two, teams either lose clarity around execution or connection to purpose. But when meetings are designed with intention, they become powerful tools for both productivity and culture.Russel also shares practical ways to define the purpose of your meetings, design agendas that match that purpose, and create the right balance between leadership and management over time.Because meetings aren't just calendar invites—they're culture in real time.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Chelsea were the better team for 75 minutes in Paris and somehow contrived to lose 5-2 in one of the most catastrophic second-half collapses this club has ever produced in European football. Filip Jorgensen was an absolute disaster between the sticks, and the decision to make him first-choice goalkeeper now looks not just questionable but potentially season-defining in the worst possible way.Manny is back and both hosts come out swinging in what is one of the most explosive episodes in Chelsea Against The World history. Simon and Manny do not hold back on Jorgensen, on Liam Rosenior's baffling goalkeeping decision, on a defensive unit that fell apart completely, and on a club that somehow managed to be embarrassing whilst being the better side for three quarters of a Champions League tie. How does that even happen?The hosts take a hard look at the bigger picture — this is not just about one goalkeeper or one bad half. This is about a pattern of catastrophic decision-making at Chelsea that runs from the dugout upward. Rosenior's insistence on Jorgensen as number one has been questioned all season, and Paris may well be the moment that defines his tenure at the club in the most painful way imaginable.Is the Champions League over? Almost certainly. But more urgently — what does this collapse say about where Chelsea truly are as a club, and who is actually accountable when it all falls apart so spectacularly and so repeatedly?
We are back this week and continuing to get through your nightmare dating stories. One really hit home, and Jadé opens up about a time her safety was in jeopardy on a date, and how women find themselves in these situations far too often and have to play nice and rationalize just to keep themselves safe. It's a truly vulnerable and candid moment that most women can relate to. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chelsea stumbled past Wrexham 4-2 in an FA Cup display that was far more uncomfortable than the scoreline suggests, with a heavily rotated side looking disjointed, leaky at the back, and nowhere near the clinical edge of the Villa performance. Four goals should mean smiles. It does not.Simon is back solo and in full rant mode, tearing into a defensive performance that had no business being that sloppy against Championship opposition. Tosin and Benoit Badiashile were the particular targets of Simon's fury — two players who had every opportunity to make a case for selection and instead raised serious questions about the depth of this squad when the first team is rested.The silver lining? Port Vale await in the next round, and with a kind draw presenting Chelsea with arguably their best route to silverware this season, Simon asks whether this squad has the focus and consistency to take that opportunity seriously. A trophy is there for the taking — if Chelsea can be bothered to show up properly.But the FA Cup conversation quickly takes a backseat to the biggest game on the horizon — Chelsea vs PSG in the Champions League. Simon previews what promises to be an electric European night and asks the question every Blue is thinking: can Chelsea channel the spirit of the Club World Cup final and deliver a performance to remember against the French giants?
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Leaders often complain about their teams — disengaged employees, poor performance, difficult conversations.But what if the real issue isn't the team?In this episode, Russel sits down with leadership expert David Dilger to explore how leaders shape the behavior, performance, and culture of their teams — often without realizing it.They discuss why avoiding tough conversations hurts everyone involved, how focusing on observable behaviors changes the way leaders manage performance, and why trust is built through consistent everyday interactions, not one big moment.Because the truth is simple: The culture you experience as a leader is often the culture you've created.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
This is encore presentation of a episode that was first released in November, 2023. All new episodes will return April 2nd, 2026.**TRIGGER WARNING **todays episode references child abuse, please take care while listening. Today Jeannine interviews Matthew Hahn. Matt was a career criminal whose meth addiction and history of residential burglaries earned him three strikes by the age of 18. At 25, Matt was fresh off of parole, and back in his addiction. Returning to his old methods to support his lifestyle, Matt broke into a house and stole a safe - a choice that would change his life forever. What he discovered in that safe would pose a dilemma of choosing to turn in evidence of a crime - when to do so would cost him his freedom for the rest of his life. Connect with Matt on TikTokDM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!
Chelsea delivered their best away performance of the season at Villa Park, dismantling third-place Aston Villa with a breathtaking 4-1 win. Joao Pedro was unstoppable with a hat trick, Cole Palmer added his trademark quality, and for one brilliant afternoon Chelsea looked every inch a top-four side.Simon flies solo to break down a performance full of pace, precision, and genuine belief — the kind of display that makes the frustration of recent weeks all the more baffling. What changed? What does this mean for the Champions League race? And most importantly, can Chelsea actually sustain it this time?Simon also shares his unfiltered take on Saturday's FA Cup opponents Wrexham — the Hollywood club, the Ryan Reynolds project, and what it really means for English football when celebrity money meets pyramid romance. Expect opinions. Expect no diplomatic answers.
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Some of the most damaging leaders aren't the obvious tyrants. They're the ones celebrated on stages, praised in boardrooms, and admired on LinkedIn.In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher explores how performative leadership can hide behind recognition, results, and a polished public image. He challenges leaders to look beyond awards and social media presence to examine the real impact leaders have on their teams.Because leadership isn't defined by the story a leader tells — it's defined by the experience of the people they lead. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Today, we have a little chat about how MAFS is treating the contestants this year. We're really not vibing the current situation. And, after we get into some of your horrific dating stories, trigger warning, today's trend is vomit. Also, we learn that Jadé has no idea what a sequin is, and I open up about performance anxiety. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What if conflict isn't the problem — but the engine of innovation?In this episode, innovation expert Jeff DeGraff joins Russel to explore why adaptability isn't about reacting to change — it's about embracing ambiguity, practicing paradox, and creating constructive conflict inside your teams.They discuss:Why over-alignment kills innovationThe difference between reacting and adaptive thinkingHow small experiments build momentumWhy culture isn't a “thing” — it's how leaders leadThe role of vision in holding chaos togetherIf you're leading through uncertainty, AI disruption, or organizational tension, this conversation reframes how real innovation actually happens.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
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Are you leading from values — or reacting to emotions? In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher explores why values must anchor workplace decisions, culture, and accountability. Empathy matters. But without clear values, leadership becomes mood management.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
This week we're joined by speaker and author Charlie-Sam Newman, whose mission is simple, ‘To help people unlock their true potential'. From a very young age Charlie had experienced traumas that would shape her adolescence. After seeking safety at a women's refuge at the age of 3, years would follow where safety and stability were rare, and violence and abuse were often close by. Following years within the care system, she would find herself at the centre of a drugs conspiracy, facing a possible 14-year prison sentence. But a lot has changed since then and today she no longer lives in silence, using her story to inspire, mentor and empower others to unlock their true potential.Useful organisations: Radical Recruit - Help people with barriers to work secure employment and regain control of their futures. Aiding them access to fair opportunities and meaningful work. Create Future Opportunities – they support people on their rehabilitation journey and run fantastic activity hubs where community is built and futures can take shape. Support to Soar Focused on empowering individuals and organisations to reach their true potential. We create change that lasts by opening doors for those who've been overlooked and building inclusive teams that drive business growth and social good. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Contact us:If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.
This week, we are joined by Dr. Golly. Dr. Golly is a paediatrician and father of three. Specialising in unsettled babies and poor sleep, with a focus on empowering parents and protecting mothers, Dr. Golly turns up the volume of that innate parental instinct to maximise parents’ understanding of their baby’s cues and bring everyone closer to a full night’s sleep. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. Follow Dr. Golly on Instagram @drgolly and TikTok CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is workplace positivity building trust — or masking real problems?In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with author Johanna Laurent to unpack the difference between authentic positivity and the kind that shuts people down.They explore:Why leaders focus on what's wrong instead of what's workingThe self-work required before you can lead others wellHow to create space for honesty without sliding into negativityWhy you can get results and build a great environmentThis isn't about pretending everything's fine.It's about being honest in the light — and leading from there.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
This week, we sit down with Bishop Snow an emerging hip hop artist whose story moves from police documentation to performance stages.Raised between Oceanside and Long Beach, Bishop grew up surrounded by instability, gang culture, and early exposure to drugs. By 16, he was already documented by the gang suppression unit, immersed in a lifestyle that felt inevitable in his neighborhood. The streets were loud. The future felt small.But somewhere between the chaos and the consequences, Bishop found a different outlet: music. Writing became his therapy. Recording became his refuge. Even as addiction tightened its grip and his focus on music faded, the spark never fully went out.In 2019, Bishop made the decision to walk away from meth. Recovery didn't just clear his mind, it reignited his discipline. With clarity came consistency. With consistency came growth. His health improved. His writing sharpened. His sound evolved.Then fatherhood shifted everything. Becoming a dad at 21 forced Bishop to zoom out and get serious about his craft. What started as personal expression turned into professional pursuit, leading to viral moments, studio production, and now a tour kicking off next week.This episode is about transformation in real time. It's about trading gang files for tour dates, addiction for ambition, and survival for legacy. Bishop Snow's story is proof that recovery doesn't just restore what was lost. Sometimes it amplifies what was always there.
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When did leadership stop being about people?The rise of the term “People Leader” sounds progressive — but it may reveal a deeper problem. If leadership needs a qualifier, something's already broken.In this solo episode, Russel challenges the language we use and what it says about how we actually lead.Because leadership without people… isn't leadership.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Today on the couch, we're joined by someone whose story goes beyond music. A respected voice in UK rap for over 20 years, he's starred in Top Boy and worked with Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen. He's been through the criminal justice system and come out the other side, using his voice to reflect, rebuild, and speak the truth. Since returning, his consistency and talent have earned him the 2025 MOBO Award for Best Grime Act. This conversation isn't just about bars or fame – it's about accountability, growth, and what life really looks like after prison.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations: Changing Tunes – Uses the power of music‑making to support people in prison, young offenders and those post‑release. Key 4 Life – Work with young people at risk of offending or reoffending, using education, mentoring, and employment support to help them build positive futures.Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.
Jadé is back in the studio today, and we are discussing the biggest change in our lives right now... going from one to two children. It has been a huge adjustment, and we're going to be talking you through all of it. What has been the most challenging? Has our relationship with Fletcher changed? Also, after going viral on social media, Jadé opens up about the relationship she has with her body after pregnancy, normalizing something many women would struggle with after giving birth. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What can leaders learn from Olympic athletes?Former cycling champion and high-performance coach Lee Povey breaks down why winning is out of your control — and why focusing on process, feedback, and adaptability is what truly drives performance.This episode challenges hustle culture, fixed leadership styles, and ego-driven management.Because the Olympic mindset isn't about medals.It's about becoming better — every day.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Kimmy's story doesn't begin with rebellion. It begins with survival.Raised in a home where instability was the norm and addiction sat at the dinner table, Kimmy was introduced to meth at just ten years old when her own mother injected her. What followed was a childhood shaped by substance use, escalating mental health struggles, and self-harm that started in elementary school and grew alongside the chaos around her.Just as Kimmy was preparing for college, two devastating deaths in her family shifted everything. Grief deepened her addiction, and pain fueled behaviors she didn't yet have tools to heal.In this episode, Kimmy shares the raw reality of growing up in trauma, navigating mental illness, and eventually making the brave move to California in search of treatment for both her mental health and substance use. After moving through multiple treatment centers, she has remained sober since December 24th, 2024, refusing to give up on herself or her healing.This is a story about resilience, relapse risks, recovery, and the ongoing work of choosing life, clarity, and mental wellness every single day.A reminder that sobriety isn't just about putting down substances.It's about picking up hope.
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Putting time on a calendar isn't investment. Sending a survey isn't support.In this solo episode, Russel Lolacher challenges leaders to stop assuming and start asking: What does meaningful investment actually look like for my team?Because if they don't feel it — it doesn't count.Curiosity. Consistency. Personalization.That's the work. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Today's episode is a bit different – because we're inside HMP Brixton, recording in front of a live audience of the men who live here. And we're joined by the Governor of Brixton herself. Usually, we hear stories from people with lived experience, but today we're exploring things from the other side: why she wanted this role, what it was like stepping into Brixton, and what day-to-day life looks like as a governor. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.
Welcome to Part 2 of our chat with Josh Fox. If you missed last week's episode, make sure you go back and listen because you're not going to miss any of the details going into today's follow-up. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to be an OnlyFans creator, you're not going to want to miss this chat. Joshua Fox is a digital content creator best known for his online content on MAFS, his podcast MAFS Funny and his book 'What You Into?' and recently he has expanded into documentary-style storytelling with Spicy Summer, a docuseries that explores the world of adult content creation through OnlyFans. Four adult content creators move to Sydney's Bondi Beach to enrol in The XX Academy, Australia's first OnlyFans school, to learn the brutal reality of the world's most controversial website. Josh goes one step further and goes method, creating his own OnlyFans account to fully understand the pressures firsthand and the impacts being an OnlyFans creator can have on your life. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind-the-scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. Follow Josh on Instagram jshfx1 and TikTok Watch Spicy Summer on YouTube HERE CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with leadership expert and author Kishshana Palmer to unpack why being “busy” has become one of the most damaging habits in modern leadership.They explore how busyness blocks clarity, weakens relationships with teams, fuels burnout, and quietly erodes organizational culture. Kishshana shares how leaders can shift from constant reactivity to intentional strategy, why clarity is a leadership responsibility, and what it really costs when productivity replaces care.If you've ever worn “busy” as a badge of honor, this conversation challenges what that habit is doing to you, your team, and your culture.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
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“Let's start the conversation” has become a comfortable way for leaders to delay real change.In this R@W Note mini-episode, Host Russel Lolacher explores why talking about improvement isn't the same as starting it — and how conversation without follow-through quietly damages trust, morale, and credibility at work.Leadership isn't measured by what's said in the meeting. It's measured by what happens after it ends.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
This week's episode follows Rio, a woman whose story moves from chaos to clarity with raw honesty and hard-won hope.Rio began using meth in high school, a path that quickly pulled her out of her parents' home and into the control of an older woman who groomed her and introduced her to a traumatic, dangerous lifestyle. After graduating from an alternative school, Rio became a young mom, but addiction tightened its grip. She walked away from her baby and his father in pursuit of drugs, parties, and a life that only grew more volatile. What followed were years of chaos, including involvement with a motorcycle club and people who kept pushing her further into risk and destruction.Eventually Rio entered treatment, relapsed once more, and then made the decision that changed everything, choosing sobriety for real. Today, she's married, has regained custody of her son, is working on her degree at UCSD, and is driven by a powerful goal: to one day work with women in prison and help them find the same freedom she did.This is a story about grooming, addiction, motherhood, relapse, resilience, and what's possible when recovery finally sticks.
Complete our 2025 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/smJxoWJhr66qKG4Q7We'd love to hear from you! Every year, we ask the Life After Prison audience to complete a short survey. Your answers help us understand what's working, what we can improve, and they also help us show our funders the real impact of the show. It only takes a few minutes and your feedback really does make a difference.Today, we're joined by Karen Howell-Ball – a lived-experience speaker whose journey is one of real transformation. After serving time at Askham Grange Prison, Karen rebuilt her life from the ground up. She's now using her experiences of abuse, trauma and criminal exploitation to help others break free from those same cycles. In this episode, we'll hear how Karen turned her pain into purpose, what life after prison looked like for her, and how she's now empowering young people and women to find hope and success beyond the justice system.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:Advance – Support for women affected by the criminal justice system, domestic abuse, and trauma. They run women's centres across London and help with housing, employment, and wellbeing. https://www.advancecharity.org.uk Women in Prison – Advocacy and support for women in the justice system. They focus on helping women rebuild their lives after release and campaign for reform. https://www.womeninprison.org.uk Refuge – The UK's largest domestic abuse organisation offering safe accommodation, a 24-hour helpline, and online support. https://www.refuge.org.uk Contact us:If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.
If you've ever wondered what it's really like to be an OnlyFans creator, you're not going to want to miss this chat. Joshua Fox is a digital content creator best known for his online content on MAFS, his podcast MAFS Funny and his book 'What You Into?' and recently he has expanded into documentary-style storytelling with Spicy Summer, a docuseries that explores the world of adult content creation through OnlyFans. Four adult content creators move to Sydney's Bondi Beach to enrol in The XX Academy, Australia's first OnlyFans school, to learn the brutal reality of the world's most controversial website. Josh goes one step further and goes method, creating his own OnlyFans account to fully understand the pressures firsthand and the impacts being an OnlyFans creator can have on your life. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. Follow Josh on Instagram jshfx1 and TikTok Watch Spicy Summer on YouTube HERE CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
Motivation is often treated as something leaders can manufacture from the outside — incentives, goals, performance systems. But without purpose, motivation rarely lasts.In this episode, Ryan Rigterink breaks down why purpose is personal, contextual, and constantly evolving — and why leaders get motivation wrong when they assume it's one-size-fits-all. We explore how identity, experience, and intention shape engagement, how trust underpins any meaningful motivation strategy, and why shared purpose isn't about conformity, but alignment.This conversation challenges inherited leadership assumptions and reframes work as a place for becoming — not just performing.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Born and raised in South Oceanside, California, Ian G grew up in the shadow of early loss. After his father passed away, Ian made a vow to himself he would never touch narcotics. Life, however, had other plans. After dropping out of high school, that promise slowly unraveled, giving way to years of heavy drinking and drug use marked by multiple DUIs, arrests, and mounting consequences.In October of 2017, Ian was arrested for the last time. That moment became a turning point, leading him to his first stretch of sobriety. After one final relapse, Ian made a quiet but decisive choice on January 1st to get sober for good and this time, he stayed.Today, Ian's life looks radically different. He's in a committed relationship, helping raise his stepdaughter, and thriving in a career in design. Alongside that, he's cultivating a deep passion and talent for photography, channeling creativity into a life built on presence and purpose. This episode is a conversation about grief, broken promises, second chances, and what can grow when you finally stop running and start living.DM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
Silence in leadership is rarely intentional — but it's never neutral.In this short R@W Note episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores how delayed communication, hesitation, and “waiting until we know more” can unintentionally create confusion, anxiety, and cultural drift on teams.Leaders often hold back for good reasons: they want clarity, the right answer, or more information. But while leaders are thinking, teams are interpreting — filling gaps with assumptions, stories, and uncertainty.This episode reframes leadership presence as communication in progress — not perfection — and offers practical ways to lead with clarity even when decisions aren't final.Because leadership isn't about speaking last. It's about speaking when it matters most.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Complete our 2025 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/smJxoWJhr66qKG4Q7We'd love to hear from you! Every year, we ask the Life After Prison audience to complete a short survey. Your answers help us understand what's working, what we can improve, and they also help us show our funders the real impact of the show. It only takes a few minutes and your feedback really does make a difference.Today, we're joined by Marc Conway. Marc's story is remarkable: from serving his first sentence at 15 and spending years on an IPP - a sentence with no set release date - to turning his life around inside prison, working in therapeutic and reform-focused environments, and now advocating for change to help others trapped by the system. We discuss his journey through prison, what life is really like on licence, and the work he's doing now to shine a light on the IPP system and inspire hope for others still serving.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful Organisations:UNGRIPP - Campaigns on behalf of prisoners and ex-prisoners serving the Indeterminate Sentence for Public Protection (IPP) in England and Wales. Prison Reform Trust - a UK charity that works independently to create a fairer, more humane, and effective justice system by researching, advising, and campaigning for prison and sentencing reform. Kestrel Theatre Company - Create and deliver interactive performances and workshops, often using drama to support education, community engagement, and social change.Contact us:If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.
Today on the pod we have current 'I'm A Celeb... Get Me Outta Here' contestant Matt Zukowski. Matt opens up about his public divorce from Tammy Hembrow and how he dealt with such intense public reaction. Plus we get into his journey with infertility and also the size of his nether regions
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
ADHD in the workplace is often framed as a performance issue — but what if the real problem is job fit?In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher sits down with ADHD career coach Shell Mendelson to unpack why capable, skilled ADHD employees struggle in roles that were never designed for how they think, focus, and work.Together, they explore why performance improvement plans miss the point, how workplace expectations quietly erode confidence, and why creativity and innovation only show up under the right conditions. This conversation challenges leaders to stop pathologizing behavior and start examining environments — and helps ADHD professionals better understand when a role is working against them.If you're a leader trying to support neurodivergent employees, or someone with ADHD questioning whether work “just isn't clicking,” this episode offers clarity without clichés.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
Many leaders say the right things about trust, empathy, and accountability—then quietly fail to follow through. In this short Relationships at Work episode, Russel Lolacher unpacks the difference between looking like a leader and performing as one. You'll learn how performative leadership erodes trust, why optics often get rewarded over impact, and how to audit your own actions to ensure your leadership shows up when it actually matters.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Complete our 2025 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/smJxoWJhr66qKG4Q7We'd love to hear from you! Every year, we ask the Life After Prison audience to complete a short survey. Your answers help us understand what's working, what we can improve, and they also help us show our funders the real impact of the show. It only takes a few minutes and your feedback really does make a difference.Today, we're joined by Jon Watts – better known to many as Chef Jon. Jon's story is incredible: from serving time in a young offenders' institute, where he became the first prisoner to complete all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to working with Jamie Oliver (while still in prison), writing a Sunday Times bestselling cookbook, and appearing on national TV. We discuss his journey through prison, how cooking became a lifeline, and the work he's doing now to inspire others leaving the system. Useful Organisations:Clink Charity - A charity reduces reoffending by training and rehabilitating prisoners through real-work experience in its restaurants, cafés, and gardens to help them build skills and employment opportunities after release. Liberty Kitchen - A social enterprise that supports ex-offenders by providing culinary training and employment opportunities through its street food and catering projects, helping people rebuild their lives and reduce reoffending. Food Behind Bars – Food education in prisons – improving food quality, cooking skills, growth and wellbeing This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Contact us:If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.
In today's episode Jadé is reavling it all. As most of you know we recently welcomed in a new family member, Harvey Brooks Brycki, and Jadé is walking you through the entire birth story (and yes, no detail was spared). From cancelled dinner plane to secret pushes, there was certainly no dull moment. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
What really happens when you move up in an organization?In this episode, Russel Lolacher talks with Sabina Nawaz, leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of You Are the Boss, about the unseen pressures of leadership advancement.They explore why pressure—not power—changes how leaders show up, how advancement can quietly erode self-awareness, and the impact this has on teams and culture.A candid conversation for leaders preparing for promotion, navigating increased responsibility, or questioning how leadership has changed them.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
We talk a lot about what leaders say — but rarely about where they say it.In this short episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores proxemics — the hidden language of personal space — and how distance, positioning, and physical presence quietly shape trust, power, and connection at work.From offices designed to elevate authority, to feedback conversations that unintentionally trigger defensiveness, this episode unpacks how space communicates long before words do. You'll learn the four zones of proxemics, why they matter for leaders, and how even virtual settings carry unspoken spatial cues.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Today we are chatting dating apps. Are dating apps actually helping relationships or are they just designed to keep you engaged and give you a dopamine hit. Plus, we take a look into our producers Hinge profile to see what all the fuss is about. SWIPE RIGHT!!! LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
Presence at work isn't about performance — it's about awareness.In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher talks with Ryan Carey, CEO of BetterOn, about what presence actually means in the workplace and why leaders often misunderstand it. They explore how self-awareness shapes trust, connection, and the employee experience — and why presence is a skill leaders can develop, not a personality trait.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It's packed with guest takeaways, the resources that inspire them, and my own tips on how we as leaders can be better humans for the humans the are responsible for. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Subscribe Now and help the workplace be more human. Want more from our conversations on the show? Subscribe to the R@W Notes Newsletter! It's where I share top takeaways from our guests, the resources that fuel their success, and my personal insights on how we as leaders more human. And we need more human. Go to RelationshipsAtWorkShow.com and Sign up today to keep your leadership journey on the right path. And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
Relationships at Work - the Employee Experience and Workplace Culture Podcast
Mentorship is everywhere in leadership conversations — yet many leaders still feel stuck without the guidance they actually need.In this solo mini-episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher explores why so many mentorship attempts fall flat, what truly makes a mentor valuable, and how to stop searching for advice that sounds good but doesn't help you grow.If you've ever wondered why mentorship feels harder than it should, this episode is for you.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime
It's been just over a month since the social media ban has came into effect and we have some thoughts on it. Do we think it's working or will work? Do we think it will have a positive impact on children & teens? And how did our lives differ when we weren't exposed to social media at our finger tips 24/7? LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, I am joined by my best friends of nearly thirty years, Keri, Scott “Gumpy” and Barbara. They are not in recovery - which is actually why I wanted them on the show and what hopefully makes this conversation meaningful and different for you guys, too. I wanted to hear from the people who loved me through addiction without ever experiencing it themselves, and to explore what it is like on the other side of an addict friendship.Together, they reflect on watching a childhood friend slowly self destruct. The confusion, fear, frustration, and helplessness. The moments they tried to step in, the times they did not know how, and the emotional toll of caring deeply without having control. Their honesty offers a compassionate and often overlooked perspective for anyone who has loved someone struggling with substance use.The conversation is not all heavy, though!. Woven throughout are the shared memories that come from growing up together. Field parties, driving around in a fake cop car, and me calling Barbara as an adult to talk to my mom for me. The kind of stories only lifelong friends can tell.This episode is for friends, family members, and loved ones who have walked alongside addiction. Those who stayed close, those who pulled away, and those still trying to understand it all. Thoughtful, warm, and deeply human.DM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!
It’s a brand new year, and today we’re getting honest about our resolutions and intentions for 2026. Our family is growing (more on that very soon), we’ve got big plans for the podcast, and yes, Jad will still be singing the intros on every single episode in 2026. LINKS Follow Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and TikTok Follow Lachie on Instagram @lachiebrycki and TikTok Email us at madaboutyou@novapodcasts.com.au Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHosts: Jadé and Lachie BryckiExecutive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is a real-time holiday check in with me and my husband as we talk about what sobriety looks like during one of the most emotionally charged seasons of the year. We reflect on past holidays when substances were part of how we coped, numbed, or survived, and how different things look now with intention, communication, and boundaries.We also pause to acknowledge a milestone. My husband shares where he is at just over two years sober, specifically how his program and mental health have evolved.Together, we talk about the stress of family dynamics, expectations, grief, finances, and the nonstop pace of the season, along with the practical ways we take care of ourselves so resentment and burnout do not quietly take the wheel. From checking in with each other, to protecting our routines, to knowing when to opt out instead of powering through, this episode is about choosing sobriety on purpose when things feel loud and heavy.If the holidays have ever made you question your recovery, miss old coping mechanisms, or feel alone in the effort it takes to stay grounded, this conversation is for you. You are not weak for feeling it. You are human. And you are allowed to do the holidays differently now.Check out sponsor Worthy Wellness Center if you or a loved one are looking for residential treatment, outpatient programs or sober living, Worthy can provide a safe space to heal.Connect with Glynis on InstagramDM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!
Y'all, my guest today, Toni Becker is absolutely incredible.Toni lives in South Africa and is a content creator with twelve years sober. Toni was plagued by disordered eating years before her addictions to meth and alcohol began. Years of partying led to homelessness, meth psychosis and severe illness and kidney failure. In sobriety, Toni was still struggling with disordered eating. Treatment in sobriety finally helped her with that struggle. Later in sobriety, she developed facial dysmorphia induced by social media expectations and filters. Talking about these issues in sobriety was fascinating and I learned so much from Toni!Connect with Toni on InstagramDM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!
Glynis's journey is one of the most intense and transformative we've ever shared. She began using drugs at a painfully young age, smoking crack by 12, moving through juvie, and growing up as a ward of the state. By 18 she was stripping to survive, drifting from Massachusetts to Texas in the hope that a new place might quiet her addiction. Instead, she spent years in Dallas working as a prostitute and becoming deeply enmeshed the world of solicitation.Everything changed when she was arrested while smuggling people across the border between Mexico and California. That prison sentence became the turning point she never saw coming. Glynis got sober, stayed sober, and rebuilt her life from the foundation up.Today she has six years clean and is opening her own treatment center Peak Path Health in the Hollywood Hills, determined to give others the safety and support she never had.This episode is a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, and the belief that no one is too far gone to find a new path.Check out Worthy Wellness CenterConnect with Glynis on InstagramDM me on InstagramMessage me on FacebookListen AD FREE & workout with me on Patreon Connect with me on TikTokEmail me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!