Sharing More Than The Sheets

You've probably heard that money doesn’t make you happy but have you ever wondered why? As we wrap up our mental health series, Michael Khouri is joined by Tatiana DaSilva as we bring it all back to money and why many of us are constantly on the search for money hoping that it will make us happy.   To learn more about Tatiana, visit psychehub.com and mindscopepsychology.com.au   Sharing More Than...

Parents are always concerned about their children's future and and physical health. A point that is often misinterpreted or ignored is the mental health of a child. In this episode, Michael Khouri is joined by Dima Istambouli to discuss the impact that parents can have on their children's mental health - both positive and negative.   To learn more about Dima, visit www.mindarchitecture.com.au    ...

The concept of Self-Care seems so simple yet many of us don’t actually practice it. Some feel that they are too busy and some may feel that it is self-indulgent or selfish. Emma Gray joins Michael Khouri to explain why taking the time to pause and check is so crucial to living a healthy and happy life.   To learn more about Emma's work, visit, www.emmagray.net   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a p...

We all have old patterns and old ways of doing that shape or influence how we approach work, relationships and life itself. In this episode, Michael Khouri is joined by Phoebe Wilson to discuss how our mindset can have an impact on our lives as well as what we can do to uncover and manage old pattern behaviour.   Some books that Phoebe recommends are: 1) The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and...

Many have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but very few really understand it. Usually triggered by a terrifying event (either experiencing it or witnessing it), PTSD can have a severe long lasting effect on one's life. In this episode, Michael Khouri is joined by Danielle Baldock as she discusses her life and work experience as well as the amazing change that she is creating though h...

There are many different elements to a relationship. While no relationship is perfect, some can have a detrimental effect on one's mental health. In this episode, Michael Khouri is joined by Professor Ian Hickie to discuss why couples must be aware of their overall mental collectively for the sake of their relationship and individual needs.   To listen to the Minding Your Mind podcast, visit https...

Yoga has been around for thousands of years and has so many health benefits but one of those benefits is often overlooked. In this episode, Michael Khouri is joined by Kirstin Bouse as they discuss the way that she uses Yoga to improve ones mental health. Kirstin also provides some practical tips that one can use to practice at home.   To learn more about Kirstin Bouse and the work she does, visit...

We don't know what we don't know. In this episode, Michael invites James O'Loghlin to the show to discuss how we can understand our mind to take control of our mental health. We discuss how this simple concept can have such a profound impact on our lives as well as some simple tips that we can call learn from.     To listen to the Minding Your Mind podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/mind-your-mind  ...

Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. It helps us to avoid danger by giving us energy and alertness to escape. But for some people, anxious feelings don’t go away. In this episode, Michael discusses Anxiety with counsellor at the Australian Counselling Service, Tanya Harding.   If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, call Triple Zero, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue o...

Stress is a part of life but it can have devastating consequences if not managed well. In this episode, Michael Khouri discusses the topic of Stress with counsellor at the Australian Counselling Service, Laura McVeigh. We discuss some characteristics of stress as well as some ways to manage it.   If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, call Triple Zero, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyo...

We all have habits. Some we think are a problem and others that we may not. In this episode, Michael lists 8 money mistakes that you could be making that could be standing in the way of achieving your financial goals. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial topics such as...

We’ve all heard that you need to 'risk it for the biscuit' but it's never that straightforward - especially when it comes to your money. Michael discusses the relationship between risk and return as well as some factors to consider when trying to work out how much risk to take on.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focu...

No one likes an insurance premium increase - especially when it happens more frequently than expected. The last several years have been challenging for life insurance companies and for this reason, you have have seen your life insurance costs increase. In this episode, Michael discusses why this may be occurring as well as a few tips on how to handle rising life insurance premium increases.   Shar...

Raising children poses so many challenges and as parents, we have so many things to teach them. In our 2 year anniversary special, Michael invites his 9 year old son Elias to the show to talk about his experience with money and Michael shares his thoughts on the importance of teaching children about money.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial dec...

We all have days that are more productive than others. Sometimes it could be the water we are drinking or the sleep we had the night prior but for many, it's getting in the zone. Erin Searle of WhaiFlow joins us to discuss the concept of 'flow' as well as some practical tips on accessing it to feel and perform your best.   To learn more about Flow, visit https://whaiflow.com/   Sharing More Than T...

As we celebrate our 100th episode, Michael talks about purpose and how finding your purpose can have such a powerful impact on your life - beyond just the goal of money. He shares he's personal experience as well as how having purpose creates direction, meaning and clarity.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on...

The visual appeal of a property is proven to impact it's sale value. Following on from last week's episode, Michael is joined by Shayley Cherry of Ray White Rochedale as she drops some hints and tips for styling your house for sale. She also shares some common mistakes and oversights that many sellers make when selling their property.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couple...

Selling your house (whether your family home or an investment property) can be a journey of emotions and processes. Michael is joined by Zishaan Omar, owner of Ray White Rochedale, Rochedale Village, Central Sunnybank and Logan City, to discuss the process of selling a house as well as some strategies to get top dollar for your property.   To get in contact with Zishaan or he's team, visit: https:...

Buying a lemon is everyone's worst nightmare when it comes to purchasing property. While buying a house can be an emotional journey, there is a level of due diligence that is required to make sure that you 'know what you're buying'. Michael invites Sabeen Akbani of Before You Bid to discuss the process of a building and pest as well as why it is so important from a risk mitigation perspective.    ...

Many like the 'peace of mind' of a fixed rate on a mortgage however there is always the question as to whether it is the right things to do. It is definitely not a one size fits all approach and to discuss it, we are joined by Jonathan Vasiliou of Tora Finance to discuss the pros and cons of fixed versus variable rates as well as some pitfalls to watch out for when weighing up your options. To lea...

Flooding is always a topical issue when it comes to purchasing or developing property. Martin Roushani-Zarmehri of Stormflood Engineering joins Michael to discuss how it can complicate planning and add so many extra elements to the planning process. Proper research and advice on how flooding can affect your block of land can help you understand what you are getting yourself into when buying proper...

Town Planners are an integral part of a property journey for home buyers, builders and developers. Michael and Vassili Stammes of VMS Town Planning & Development discuss the process of town planning and the scenarios in which you may need to engage one.   To learn more about Propcheck, visit https://propcheck.com.au/ or visit https://vmstownplanning.com.au/ to contact VMS Town Planning & Developme...

To kick off our property series, Michael invites Jonathan Preston of The Australian Property Podcast Show to discuss the process as well as some tips, tricks and traps when planning to buy property. He shares he's insight as a property investor, as well as what he has seen property investors do well and not so well. To learn more about The Australian Property Podcast, visit https://australianprope...

Michael has always been a big believer in to do lists. They create efficiency, structure and accountability. In this episode, he shares some tips and tricks that can assist you in staying on top of your day and getting things done.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial...

Conflict occurs in every relationship and money in many of those occasions is in the centre of it. How that conflict is managed can determine whether a couple's relationship excels or crashes. In this episode I invite Lea Clothier to discuss some strategies that couples can implement to help them manage and overcome money conflict. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples mak...