Mornings with Doug: Highlights

It's that time of the year where teachers are preparing final student reports.  Principal at Kalamunda Christian School shares some of the common mistakes parents make in reviewing their child's report card, how do we understand the report and how do we help our kids after receiving the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Day of Kindness (Friday 13th November 2026) As Conflict Strategist and Mediator Sarah Blake explains, "Kindness is not the same as keeping the peace. We will explore that sometime kindness means speaking up, setting boundaries and having hard conversations and the difference between being nice and being kind." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Tan, Speaker, Life Coach and Director of the Positive Difference talks us through everyone's MAIN FOUR Basic Emotional Needs: Autonomy  Belonging Love Esteem    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When I pray for my city, do I know what I’m praying for? We might know its roads, its shops and the quickest way to work, but do we know its heartbeat? Do we know where people are thriving or where families are struggling, and where someone could use a little encouragement?" Ps. Aaron Pryce, Chosen Church  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Snell from One Agency North shares what is happening in Perth's Property Market, and why there has been a significant drop in House Prices. And Rentvesting...what is it and could it be the key to buying in your dream suburb? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know Marisa West, Mornings new resident Vet from Livestock Veterinary Consultancy. She treats all of your pets from the usual Dogs and Cats to the not so usual Goats, Sheep and Horses.  Marisa will be on Mornings with Doug fortnightly Wednesday at 9:30am. Tune in and get your pet related questions answered!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor of the Challenge the Good News Paper Harriet Coombe, shares some of the Amazing Stories you'll find in this December's Special Christmas Edition!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I have so many parents come to me with this question: what's the best thing to do? Do we get a diagnosis — say ASD, or ADHD, or any other learning difficulty — or do we not? My answer is always the same. No matter what you decide, a label doesn't define someone." - Natalie Nicholls Specialist in Educational Neuroscience & Cognitive Development, and Creator of PLECS Learning See om...

Vincent Tan is a part of the Family Law Team at Clairs Keeley Lawyers and brings both compassion and understanding along with a wealth of knowledge to the difficult and often emotional process of separation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's WA Seniors Week and Dan Minchin CEO of WA Community Care Organisation,  Chorus , joined Doug on Sonshine's Mornings show to discuss the importance of supporting our elderly at home so that they can remain connected to their communities. Chorus supports approximately 10,000 people across Perth, Albany and Bunbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Speaker Amanda Viviers explains Many of the Psalms are laments, honest prayers of grief and complaint. What can they teach us about journaling? Is it okay for a Christian to write down anger or disappointment with God? How do we write about our pain without getting stuck in it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With new research revealing one in four young Australians have experienced physical abuse at home, Jason Blyth , Youth Advocate, Speaker and Child Abuse Victim/ Survivor says, "Protecting children is a responsibility we all share. We need to listen, speak up, support struggling families and take action when children are at risk." Jason is currently launching a a grassroots national movement THE CH...

Over the next several weeks Jade Lewis will be talking on some of the biggest issues facing teenagers today and share practical advice to help parents navigate these conversations with confidence. Jade is the Founding CEO of Yellow Ribbon Project Australia and has spent more than 25 years working with young people and families and delivering prevention education in schools across WA. See omnystudi...

What's happening in Sport this weekend? Ch9 Sport Reporter Paddy Sweeney gives us the Rundown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's happening out on the water this weekend? And Marcus from Christian Surfers WA shares his thoughts and wisdom to help us ride the waves of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Perth's Swan Valley has been the home of Friendship for around 140 years, Growing Friends Society has a new building which is set to open Saturday 7th November 1pm to 3pm! Be a part of the fun at 4380 West Swan Road, West Swan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we share something from our phone, what are we really asking for? How does that lead to emotional safety? Sharing a funny reel, interesting podcast or moving story is an invitation into our world and the response matters more than the content. Director of Clarity Conversations , Kylie Dunjey explains... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dietician and Nutritionist Haleigh Gray covers FOUR hot nutrition topics for you and says whether they're Helpful, just Hype or the Dietician's favourite  … “it depends”. A few resources for those wanting to explore further, on the topic of: Sugar Protein Fasting Seed oils   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the CEO of Richmind WA Adrian Munro explains, "coming up alongside someone and admitting to them that you don't have it all together yet you still want to be there to help them through whatever journey they're going through, can be one of the most powerful and humbling things you can do." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geraldton is on its way to become home to WA's first Catholic saint, with new international archival discoveries helping build the case for the canonisation of Priest-Architect Monsignor John Cyril Hawes. Archdiocese of Perth Archivist Odhran O'Brien, who led the international research, shares the significant and amazing discoveries made by Hawes and the extent of his global connections. See omnys...

Rebekah Nijsen deep dives into the World Wide Web and pulls it apart layer by layer. Rebekah is a former WA Police Detective who has worked in the area of Cyber Crime. She now educates parents and kids how to navigate and make wise choices in the Cyber World through Lighthouse Cyber Education . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Movember!! In true Dr Stuart style, he talks all things Prostate, with the reminder that regular checks are most important! So do your bro a favour and remind him to book a Prostate check.  Dr Stuart Arbuckle is from the Village Medical Practice in Harrisdale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's almost Summer Holiday time, which generally means long road trips in the car or even longer plane trips. You may think "what injury could I incur whilst sitting down?" As Physio Mel explains, our bodies don't actually like sitting for long periods  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb Childs, the CEO of Helping Minds WA says "We often think about movement in terms of fitness, but it's equally important for our mental wellbeing." Want more Self Care Tips? Check out Debbie Child's Book: The Helping Minds Self-Care Collection  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Naturopath Mel from Natmed in East Fremantle shares, "there is a growing shift towards understanding perimenopause as an important window for long-term health, rather than simply a stage of managing hot flushes." An Australian-registered clinical trial is investigating whether a specific probiotic strain, may improve perimenopausal symptoms, including sleep, anxiety, fatigue and hot flushes.&nb...