The Wellbeing Edge

How can we better support autistic people, and the people who care for them, both at work and in the community? In this episode, we talk with Dr Ru Ying Cai about autism, self-compassion, communication, and the workplace. Dr Cai explains why self-compassion matters for autistic individuals and their carers, how non-autistic people can better understand the needs of their autistic peers, and what w...

How to Protect Your Energy, Set Healthy Boundaries & Prioritise Your Wellbeing Feeling drained, overwhelmed or stretched too thin? In this episode, we explore how to protect your energy, set healthy boundaries, manage stress and prioritise your wellbeing without feeling guilty. Discover practical ways to recognise what’s draining you, protect your time and energy, say no when you need to, and...

What really shapes our health, and how much of it is actually within our control? In this episode, we explore the powerful forces influencing the way we think about, talk about and experience health and wellbeing. From the way health messages are communicated to us, to the commercial determinants of health and the industries that influence our choices, we look beyond the idea that health is simply...

We explore a public health story from the past to help us understand the present. In this episode, I share the story of Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis who became known as the 'saviour of mothers' through his discovery of using antiseptics in hospitals, in this case, during childbirth. I use this story to demonstrate how it sometimes helps to step back from the question, 'what am I doing wrong?'...

This interview dives deep into the way we talk about wellbeing, the impact of languishing at work, and how we can get on the same page when we talk about all things related to wellbeing at work, and why it's so important. We also touch on the topic of psychosocial risk and how we can go beyond prevention and towards promotion. If you work in workplace wellbeing, this is an episode not to be missed...

Get yourself ready for a season full of insightful conversations and deep dives into aspects of wellbeing that we don't always make the time to look at. This season will take us right through to December with juicy data and thought-provoking ideas designed to get you thinking about wellbeing differently. Let's jump in!

This interview with Dr Stan Steindl is a must-listen for anyone who is looking to cultivate more compassion in their lives, either for themselves or for others. We cover topics like behaviour change, navigating challenging relationships and the difficulty that comes up when you want to strive to feel more compassion for someone at times when compassion and kindness is lacking. We look at the 3-Cir...

This episode explores wellbeing through the lens of culture and asks important questions about how a person's culture can impact their wellbeing, both outside of work and inside of work. When we think about culture, we often think of either the broader culture of a country, or the culture an organisation shapes through expectations of behaviour and leadership examples. But when it comes to wellbei...

Did you know your gene activity changes every minute of every day, and can even be affected by a single cup of coffee or your last meal? I absolutely loved diving into this conversation with Professor Divya Mehta where we discussed epigenetics, exercise and diet, stress management, intergenerational trauma and so much more. Professor Mehta is a leading researcher in genomics, mental health, and we...

This episode explores the science and the human side of presence and what bringing more presence to your life can give you. Much more than just being a little more 'in the moment' presence has the power to unlock relationships, develop massive self-awareness, and help you to reach your potential. Tune into this short 'food for thought' episode to inspire the actions you take to be more present wit...

Most of us have had a bad night's sleep after one too many coffees or a glass of wine, but Carissa has made it her life's work to actually measure what's happening and what the best steps are to enjoy a coffee and also get a good night of rest. Dr Carissa Gardiner. Carissa is a postgraduate research fellow with the SPRINT Research Centre at Australian Catholic University in Brisbane. Her work focu...

This episode dives into Self-Awareness, Stress, and Motivation, helping you to tune in to your body to help you make better decisions about energy, focus and motivation. Be prepared for self-reflection and questions that get you thinking about how your internal world influences your external experience.

Dr Kassia Beetham is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and an Associate Professor at Australian Catholic University, where she is Course Coordinator of the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Brisbane). In this episode, Dr Beetham walks me through the movement and exercise recommendations before, during and post-pregnancy, for optimal health for both the mother and the baby, including how to...

In this episode I dive into some of the science and practices behind interoception, social connection, and co-regulation, highlighting how there's so much more than words when it comes to social dynamics and connection.

What happens when you're a lead researcher, studying chronic stress, inflammation, the immune system, and cancer...and then unexpectedly develop your own debilitating chronic illness? Do you begin to question whether science really has all the answers to unlock human healing? This week we welcome Dr Stephen Mattarollo to the podcast - and I think you're going to love his story! Stephen has a backg...

This is a short solo episode that walks you through some of the science, techniques and important notes on breathwork, the connection with heart rate variability, and a research-based technique called the A52 Method. Before you begin any breathwork practice it is important that you speak with your GP to make sure it is safe to proceed.

Jarrod Haar has spent decades studying the thing most of us spend over half of our waking lives doing, work. As one of New Zealand's most prolific management researchers, his work spans burnout, leadership, work-life balance, inclusion, innovation, and teams. But underneath all of it is a single driving question: what actually allows people to thrive? In this conversation, we go well beyond the he...

Welcome to The Wellbeing Edge. I'm so glad you're here! Learn more about the podcast here and subscribe to be notified about new episodes. Coming up, we have interviews with top researchers at the cutting edge of wellbeing and performance and shorter episodes where I dive into some of the practical wellbeing strategies that will help you at your performance edge. To support the wellbeing of your t...