A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist

HE WAS SHOT 14 TIMES IN THE LINE OF DUTY and clung to life for 3 hours before being rescued and rushed to hospital. In this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Derrick McManus shared his harrowing story and how it lead him to found 'The Australian Centre for Human Durability'and the amazing work he currently does. Derrick explained the difference between Durabilit...

On this episode of a Cuppa with The Con Versationalist,  I chatted with former Special Operations Engineer with the Australian Special Forces and now Director of Adelaide based psychology company, Bolton Brothers.  The stories he shared were confronting, to say the least. Nathan was deployed twice to Afghanistan with the Australian Special Forces. Responsible for the search and clearance of IED’s...

In this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', I get under the covers  (metaphorically speaking of course!)   with Australia's Leading Love and Relationship Expert, Dr Lurve.  In this fun filled, jam packed  episode Dr Lurve  gave a really interesting approach on how to re-invigorate a stagnant relationship and get the action back in the bedroom.  Definitely not something...

On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' we had a "plain english, no political bias' explanation  on this years Federal Budget from Alison Kennedy, A K Tax Services.  Alison is a 20+ year industry professional whose credential include: Chartered and Registered Tax Advisor / Agent Public Accountant Fellow of The Institute of Public Accountants and Tax  Institute...

"Everyone wants to be famous until it's time to be famous" Debbie Andrews, Casting Agent, Former Agent to 'A Listers' On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', I was joined all the way from Galveston, Texas by Debbie Andrews.  Debbie has been involved in the entertainment industry for decades and has previously represented Hollywood 'A Lister...

If you are involved in Real Estate in any capacity or looking at entering the market, you don't want to miss this!   The current Australian Real Estate Market is a hot topic.  We are experiencing growth not seen in over 30 Years.  I wanted to talk to an expert to find out out what is going on and when and how will it end.  My guest was Bronte Manuel from Toop and Toop Real Estate.  If you are...

On this episode of  "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist", I had the pleasure of chatting with Ted X speaker, best selling author and well being educator Annie Harvey from The STILL Effect.  Annie is doing valuable work in many sectors including health care professional's, teacher's and student's just to mention a few. This current time is particularly challenging to peopl...

On this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" I did my best Mike Sheehan impersonation and took a trip down memory lane chatting with former SANFL( Glenelg Football Club (SANFL) and VFL ( Essendon Football Club ) great, Steve Copping. Steve is multiple premiership player and state representative and he shared some wonderful stories about his playing days having been coached by...

 Renee Catt is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, NMAS Mediator, Divorce and Trauma Coach.  She is certified as a Richards Trauma Process Practitioner, Mediator, Certified Master NLP & Hypnotherapy Practitioner.   On this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" she shared how her high conflict divorce led her to help others to do divorce "differently" Renee...

What “Personality” type are you?  What “Personality” type is your partner or children?  Do you wonder why they do and act certain ways? I had a fascinating and eye opening chat on this episode of  “A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist”.  I was joined by successful business woman and Personality Expert and Coach, Kate Mason.  Kate shared: - How discovering hers and her husband’s type helped their re...

Are you dealing with grief or do you know someone who is?   This is must listening  on this episode of  "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist".  I had an, at times, emotional chat with Jodie Atkinson who is Jodie Atkinson - Grief Recovery Specialist  and author of "Have You Met My Grief"  She shared with me her story how her husband passed away from Pancreatic Cancel within 37 d...

Drug use as a 15 year old  leading to addiction is not reserved for poor and dysfunctional families.  Mark Sandercock was raised in a loving family and attended a good school but began experimenting with marijuana which spiralled,  ultimately leading to a meth addiction which he hid from his wife for years whilst working in a corporate role.  Sadly this is not an uncommon story.  Mark Sandercock f...

Do you feel you're just existing and that the life of your dreams is just that......a distant dream.  A life meant for others and not you?   Join me on this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" with Bernice Allan, Certified Master Coach, & Practitioner of NLP, Time Line Therapy and Hypnotherapy as she shares the story of her amazing transformation in just 7 short yea...

On this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" I chatted with Nicholas Boundy aka DJ M4Sonic.  Nick shared his meteoric rise from being discovered by Sia after his Youtube video was watched by tens of millions of people all over the world to being flown to New York City to meet with Sia and her production company virtually overnight!  Nick had a recording contract with Sony/Ult...

How would you deal with being diagnosed with an incurable rare cancer? On this episode of “A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist” I chatted with Desiree Jeffries who’s life was turned on its head after becoming part of a club which no-one would want membership to and which only has about 80 new members a year. Desiree shared her emotional journey from diagnosis to finding her purpose and founding Wi...

The death of her husband as a result of an aggressive and inoperable brain tumor lead her to ask more questions and really challenge the information she was given.  An extremely informative and thought provoking episode.  Irene shares How her perceived "healthy' diet was in fact not healthy. Wet a slice of bread you eat and squeeze it.....wonder why you are having intestinal issues? The...