Majellan Media Podcasts

Research shows that financial hardship is the biggest cause of family breakdown. Many families have gone backwards during the pandemic and people feel embarrassed if they have money issues and this could happen to anyone and people should not feel shame but seek help. Serina talks about what to do if you have financial issue, how to identify the causes and talks about the types of things that lead...

Interest rate increases and the rising cost of living are making life much more difficult for families. In this latest Financial Series podcast featuring Serina Bird she discusses ways families can survive the tough times. Serina says with inflation pushing up prices for things such as groceries and petrol, many people understandably are feeling powerless but it’s not all doom and gloom and there...

In the final session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica wrap up the key points couples need to consider when preparing for the 'big day'. Marriage preparation is not about having all the answers but exploring the differences and having an opportunity to talk about these differences. Veronica and Andrew share some of the many varied situations they have come across in their 16 y...

In the third session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica outline how to identify and address the differences couples may have coming into a relationship. Some differences of opinion are small while others may be more impactful. The usual areas of difference are financial views, culture, religion and beliefs and family backgrounds. Identifying the potential problem areas are impo...

We continue our Marriage Preparation sessions with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers. In Session 2 we cover key issues that couples need to consider and discuss prior to their marriage. Topics covered include dealing with extended family, traditions, finances and the importance of communication. In particular Andrew and Veronica explain how couples should approach differences in opinion and values...

Dr Robyn Mills talks about the benefits of positive thinking and how to free ourselves from the shackles of past negative influencers . Robyn has worked in the health field for 47 years in areas such as psychology, nursing, and natural medicine and is a grandmother of six. She says some people spend a lifetime thinking they are hopeless at certain tasks, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Robyn s...

Rounding off Rachel's sessions on building sibling relationships and strengthening family bonds in this session she provides more great ideas to help siblings grow and thrive together. In the podcast Rachel explains practical strategies and practices that every family can use. Rachel Schofield is a Parent Coach, Professional Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists, and Mum of two...

n this latest Parenting Session podcast we talk to Robyn Mills about the special love grandparents have for their grandchildren and how they can teach a child about love. Robyn, a grandmother of six who has worked in the health field for 47 years in areas such as psychology and nursing, says grandparents can teach children from a young age to show love: respect, compassion, sharing and kindness. R...

Give your kids the best start in life. In this Parenting Session Dr Rosina McAlpine explains how a child can function more effectively through diet and exercise and how they play crucial roles in the physical and mental wellbeing. These are very valuable life skills for your child. The benefits of the Health and Well-being life skills for kids are that they increase a child's knowledge of nutritio...

In this Session Rachel explains how to use Giggle Games. These are games to help a child adjust to a new sibling, games to help with sibling squabbles and games to build lasting sibling bonds. The session is filled with great ideas on what games to use, how to use them and how effective Giggle Games are in helping children in dealing with many issues. Rachel Schofield is a Parent Coach, Profession...

n this Parenting Session Rachel Schofield discusses tensions and issues amongst siblings and helps parents identify the issues that lead to most disagreements and tensions. She then explains practical strategies parents can put in place to assist their grumpy, tense children. Another important topic she covers is problems that arise when one child feels they’re not being treated fairly because an...

Pre-marriage education programs aim to help couples build stronger relationships as they prepare for marriage – and a lifetime together! They are designed to help couples to put relationship theory into practice and learn how to: explore their relationship’s strengths and differences find ways to grow their friendship build skills to navigate and manage conflict discuss the challenges that they ma...

The teenage brain is an interesting topic of discussion as most parents would agree. Author, parenting expert and CEO of Win Win Parenting, Rosina McAlpine says teens tend to be socially and emotionally immature during their teenage years. And because of this, teenagers and their issues can be problematic for parents, teachers and carers. Rosina has some tips for parents who may have one or more t...

In this Parenting Session on Sibling Struggles, Parent Coach Rachel Schofield talks about sibling rivalries and what leads to conflict in the home. She says some families experience more problems, but there are some simple things parents can do to assist their children. Rachel, who is a professional member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists and mum to two children, provides tips on...

In this important parenting session we welcome Rachel Schofield who talks about the positive results that can come from a solid relationship between siblings. She also explains why so many siblings struggle to connect and provides handy tips on what parents can do to encourage a more harmonious relationship between their children. Rachel Schofield is a Parent Coach, Professional Member of the Aust...

Reflect on your family, in particular your grandparents influence in your life. For many of us grandparents have had a big influence on our lives. But this can often be tricky in families as role modelling is an important way for children to learn. But where values may be different grandparents need to honour their children’s way of parenting, while at the same time honouring the grandparent they...

In this Parenting Session on Bullying we introduce Dr Robyn Mills, a grandmother of five who has worked in the health field for 47 years in areas such as psychology, nursing and natural medicine. She’s also a co-founder of Win Win Parenting along with Dr Rosina McAlpine. Robyn says the introduction of new technologies has made bullying worse because it can now occur 24/7. She says bullying occurs...

In this Majellan Parenting Session with Dr Rosina McAlpine we explore Win Win Parenting and how it supports parents to successfully navigate through the ups and downs of family life and learn practical strategies to manage parenting challenges. Dr Rosina’s Win Win Parenting program provides parents with an effective step-by-step practical approach to managing day-to-day parenting challenges withou...

In this Figuring Out Families podcast we talk to Dr Rosina McAlpine, who’s an author, parenting expert and CEO of Win Win Parenting which supports parents on how best to navigate through the ups and downs of everyday family life. Win Win Parenting also provides practical strategies for parents on how to manage the challenges of raising their children. In this first episode of our new Parenting Ses...

In our podcast series, Parenting Sessions , we interview Dr Rosina McAlpine, who is an author, parenting expert and CEO of Win Win Parenting. Win Win Parenting supports parents to successfully navigate the ups and downs of family life. Dr Rosina believes managing home life more confidently leads to less stress and better outcomes for children and a more harmonious family life. Parents learn practi...

Having a strong loving relationship usually means you have a good understanding of what is important to your family members. In this Focus Session we explore Love Maps and how they can help to gain a deeper knowledge of the people we care most about and therefore build stronger relationships. Understanding Love Maps gives us a valuable means of getting to know and appreciate our partners and child...

All relationships are tested at one time or another and there is nothing wrong with a good argument. In fact, it can be healthy. Arguments in a relationship are inevitable! Even if we had the best communication skills in the world there are still going to be times when we have different expectations or goals or values which can to lead to a disagreement of some sort. In this session we explore the...

n this session we explore how faith and spirituality effect relationships in the pressure of daily life. Derek and David are joined by special guest Karen (Derek’s wife) to explore the importance of taking time to strengthen our ‘spiritual being’ and how in doing so we build closer more loving relationships. Topics covered include: The meaning of spirituality Spirituality, faith or religion? How w...

What are love languages ? Put simply, they are the ways we show love and interpret love back. It is the language we speak when expressing love. And it is important to know that your love language may be different to that of your loved ones. This means there is room for misinterpretations and can be a cause for lack of connection. In this Focus session Derek describes what the five love languages a...

In the latest focus session of Figuring out Families with Derek Boylen, we explore community. The current pandemic has revealed much about society today and how we live in community. When we are deprived of communion with our neighbours it can impact on our mental health, and test the sturdiness of our social fabric. Derek explains how a strong sense of community is vital for the wellbeing of our...