Pep Talks by The Kindness Hub

On the border of South Australia and Victoria, on the side of a highway, join Nick and hear how the onset of the global pandemic lead to some close calls and a nation-wide journey on just a bicycle. 🚲 Here's a reminder that sometimes things don't work out the way you want them to and you just have to keep going. So keep at it. You got this!  🌏 This podcast episode was recorded on the border...

"You can't really hear the voice of a place unless you can see it. Unless you can put your feet on the Earth and feel it." 🌏🌿  Join Heather at a billabong as she describes one of the many hidden gems of Nature. This is your reminder to take a moment to appreciate the ordinary and look out for some magic along the way. ✨ 🌏 This podcast episode was recorded in Halls Creek, Western Aust...

Every stranger is a friend you haven’t met yet. Join Jonathan Mark Hayden and Paul Stanley as they share their story of how they went from being homeless to starting a band with strangers. 🎸🎶🎤  And they let us in on the secret of talking to strangers and making friends with new people. Being open. 🗣 So try it out! Who knows where a conversation with a stranger might lead you.  🌏 This...

Kindness shows up in so many different forms. Off the shores of a tranquil lake, we are joined by Timmo, a local artist who is involved in his community. He shares his story of how he received an act of kindness and passed it forward to his entire community. The story of how an unused old sailboat became transformed into a communal one. ⛵️  So here's a reminder to not forget that it's never...

Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two tired. 🚲 😴 In a world where we have entertainment, news and learning at our fingertips, sometimes it's okay to step back and take a break from it all. Join Dave as he shares his journey and reminds us that after all the difficult uphills you will be met with downhills. 🌄 So take a step back and remember to appreciate those downhills on your jour...

Welcome back to Pep Talks by the Kindness Hub. We've all been rejected in some form before. And it doesn't feel great. Today in a requested episode Heather explores the topic of rejection and how she approaches it with 3 simple words. Rejection means Redirection ↪️ Join Heather as she shares her experiences and advice. 🌏 This podcast episode was recorded in Halls Creek, Western Australia, Austral...

Our world is built by people who follow their dreams. Today, Quincy returns to share some advice about the importance of you and your dreams - and you even get to hear her beautiful singing! Here's a reminder that there is no one more important than you, because you're the only you that exists. So go over your rainbow and follow your dreams! You never know how you might change the world. Listen! S...

Sometimes the hardest moments are the ones that make you grow the most. Join Catherine and Carlo today as they share their wisdom around the campfire at a billabong at Halls Creek. No matter what plans you make, life will bring you unexpected moments and unexpected places. So keep going even if you don't know what's coming next. You are exactly where you're meant to be. Listen! Subscribe! Follow u...

Treat everyone like you'd treat your own kids. That's how Kim made a friend while travelling three years ago, and they still keep in touch to this day. Next time you meet someone new, don't forget they're human too! Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller, edited by Lucy Chen, produced for The Ki...

Do you ever wonder why the world feels so different when you're travelling, compared to your everyday life? Just like how things are a bit more exciting and scary when you're a beginner? Seamus shares his thoughts on how conversations change when you're meeting someone new, and how he takes a different approach to life when he's new in a place. What are some ways that you can adopt a beginner's mi...

Your breath, your eyes and your ears. Join Heather today as she shares three ways to be present, while she's at the largest body of water in central Australia, Ormiston Gorge. Can you use these three ways to practice presence during your day today? Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller, edited...

Some days you get to finish your morning coffee undisturbed, but other days you're called on to an adventure. When the Kindness Van pulled up next to him, Caleb said yes to joining their adventure - and that's how he ended up at the beautiful Redbank Gorge. So next time you're invited to an adventure, why not say yes? You never know where it might bring you! Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagr...

There are so many ways to have a great day. The salt creek family shares their top tips - from climbing a tree to look for insects, to enjoying the day for whatever it brings. What's one thing from your day so far that's made it great? Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller, edited by Lucy Chen,...

Today we get to hear the life story of Wanatjura, a park ranger at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Her grandmother inspired her to become a park ranger and taught her to be proud of her language and Aboriginal identity. And at the law and culture gatherings, she learned and heard stories from elders from all around Australia. So here's a reminder to reach to the elders in your life, hear their...

Have you ever been offered some free chickens? That's what happened to Millie when she stayed to listen to a man who was selling her a chicken coop. And that could happen to you, if you keep an open mind! Next time you're out and about, take the time to listen to someone's story, because you never know when you might meet a new friend. Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find...

Sometimes it's someone you don't expect who plays the biggest role in your life. For Brian, it was his nanna, who took him in with open arms and raised him with kindness. Can you think of someone in your life who has helped shape who you are today? Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller, edited...

Today Wren reminds us that you can focus on the good things to help you get through your day - even when things are tough. No matter how small they are, there are always good things every day. Can you think of one good thing from today? Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller, edited by Lucy Chen...

When was the last time you wrote a letter to your future self? Take a page from Quincy's book as she shares her words of wisdom for young and old, on how to live your best life and be your best self. Remember, everyone and everything is here for you. You are loved, you are important. And you are doing life right. Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kind...

Listen to the ocean and you’ll hear the whispers of the waves. This week, we have the pleasure of hearing from Darrel Sibosado, a Bardi man from the Dampier Peninsula in the Kimberley. To Darrel, the ocean and everything in it is not only a place of spirituality and beauty, but also a place of importance to all his people, the saltwater people. Through his art, he reminds us that we all have a res...

In Gunbalanya, across the river in West Arnhem land, Madeline Dirdy shares the most important thing to her - family. For her, happiness is loving and getting to know each other's ways and cultures. So whether they're the family you were born with or the family you decided to create around you, reach out and connect to someone in your life. We are always sronger when we're together. Listen! Subscri...

Want to make life more interesting? Here's a tip from Robin and Dennis -  try to get ten points every day from all the little good things that happen. And bonus - you already get five out of ten from just waking up! It only gets better from there. Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller, edi...

You are on your own journey. You are you for a reason. And you got this 💪If Liam says you can do it, you can do it. There will never be someone like you in the entire universe ever again. So keep on keeping on. Liam and Heather have got your back! Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller, edited...

What's one thing you're grateful for today? Here's your daily reminder from us, from Mia, from her mum. Because at the end of the day, life is all about the small things. Today can be the best day of your life. And we're so grateful to have you listen in. Listen! Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ! Find out more about The Kindness Hub here ! CREDITS: Episode hosted by Heather Miller,...

Myles McCormick still remembers the moment 25 years ago that changed his life forever. As the son of working class parents, he was always taught to play it safe and stay in his place. That was until he chose the art trade and broke his personal barrier. Now, he runs towards challenges, no matter what people think. So next time you're afraid of other people's opinions, take a page from Myles' book...

"Life's too short, I'm going to have both". That's the sort of person Vicki Bisset was. *Trigger warning - the passing of a friend is discussed* This season is in honour of a woman who left an imprint on so many people's hearts. Thank you Vicki for inspiring Season 2. Season 2 is all about the voices of our world. From bookshops, to art galleries to highways and the forest - you'll be hearing thes...