Energetic Radio

In this episode of Energetic Radio, host Dale Sidebottom sits down with the insightful Betsy Hill to discuss the importance of setting high standards for children and the impact of cognitive skills on learning. Betsy emphasises the value of understanding a child's strengths and using those "learning superpowers" to help them succeed. They also explore the significance of play and gaming in cogniti...

Welcome to Energetic Radio, where we bring you inspirational stories to help you bring fun, energy, and purpose into your lives. In this snippet episode, we hear from Yana Hempler, an incredible long-distance runner who shares her journey of overcoming illness and continuing her runs to support charity. Yana talks about the physical and mental challenges she faced, her motivation to keep going des...

Welcome to Energetic Radio, where we bring you inspiration and energy to fuel your life. In this snippet episode, we have the pleasure of featuring Caroline Williams, the author of "Move". Caroline shares insights about the power of movement and its impact on our well-being. She delves into how physical strength can decrease anxiety, boost self-esteem, and increase confidence, even before you see...

Welcome to the Energetic Radio podcast, where we bring you inspirational guests who will help you bring fun, energy, and purpose into your lives. In this snippet episode, we feature a conversation with Wayne Schwass, former AFL footballer turned mental health advocate. Wayne shares powerful insights into managing emotions, dealing with stress, and the importance of giving ourselves permission to f...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Energetic Radio! In this snippet episode, host Dale Sidebottom chats with the incredible Layne Beachley, a 7-time world surfing champion and pioneer for women in sports. They delve into Lane's journey to success, discussing how she overcame criticism, backlash, and the challenges of a male-dominated sport. Layne shares valuable insights about clarity of...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Energetic Radio! In this snippet episode, we bring you the incredibly adventurous Beau Miles. Renowned for his outrageous and extraordinary feats, Beau has captivated audiences with his daring escapades, from kayaking to work to surviving on a diet of baked beans. In this episode, Beau shares his thoughts on specialisation, education, creativity, and the imp...

Welcome to another episode of Energetic Radio. In this snippet episode, we're revisiting a conversation from episode 323 with the renowned storyteller and founder of the Resilience Project, Hugh Van Cuylenberg. In this episode, Hugh shares his insights on the impact of technology on creativity and empathy in both children and adults. He also discusses the app he developed, centred around gratitude...

In this episode of Energetic Radio, host Dale Sidebottom takes the stage solo to share a personal and inspiring journey that led to the creation of the ClassBreak app. Dale reflects on his early teaching experiences and the struggles he faced in engaging students. He discusses the pivotal moment when he introduced fun games and the positive impact they had on student engagement and behaviour. This...

Welcome to Energetic Radio, where we explore inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and making a positive impact. In this episode, 321, our host, Dale Sidebottom, sits down with the vibrant and passionate Julie Rickard, affectionately known as Jules. Joined by our incredible guest, he delves into Julie's journey from a 30-year corporate career to becoming a beacon of hope in suicide prevention t...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Energetic Radio! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining our host, Dale Sidebottom. Please give a warm welcome to Martin Brockman, an incredibly talented decathlete who went from being ranked 200th in Great Britain to winning a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games in just a few short years.  Martin's inspiring journey is filled with determi...

Welcome to Episode #319 of Energetic Radio with your host, Dale Sidebottom and guest, Ash Manuel! In this episode, Dale and Ash share practical tips for improving mental and physical well-being, drawing from their personal experiences and professional expertise. They discuss the power of gratitude, vulnerability, and play-based learning in promoting positivity and resilience, both in classrooms an...

Welcome to Energetic Radio! In this episode, host Dale Sidebottom sits down with the inspirational Nico Lagan for a thought-provoking conversation. Nico shares his spiritual journey, touching on topics such as religion, personal growth, and the impact of his upbringing. From exploring the interconnectedness of energy to the power of taking responsibility for one's actions, this episode delves deep...

Welcome back to another episode of Energetic Radio! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the incredible Andy McNeilly. Join our host, Dale Sidebottom, as he delves into the fascinating world of personal growth, parenting, and the power of storytelling. Andy kicks off the episode by shedding light on the importance of allowing individuals to navigate their challenges and tough times....

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Energetic Radio! In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Nita Sweeney, a passionate runner, writer, and advocate for mental health. Nita shares her inspiring journey of finding motivation and developing a strong connection with her running group. She has completed two ultras, three full, and 36 half marathons since 2010. Nita dives into the impo...

Paul "Roscoe" White is a retired 21-year Air Force veteran with over 1500 hours as a tactical flight instructor in the F-15E, F-16, and F-35. He believes anyone can be a champion in life with the right direction and work ethic. In this episode, Paul shares his experiences transitioning from a middle position in the enlisted ranks to a flying officer. He opens up about the challenges faced during i...

Al Lyman is passionate about his goal to learn how to create good health and vitality. At 25, he made a conscious decision to "die healthy."  During the episode, Al opens up about how he started a running program in his twenties to get in shape despite not being athletic as a child. Al's motivation stemmed from his desire to be healthier. The passing of his father from cancer at a young age and hi...

In this week's episode, we have the incredible Bobbi Kahler to discuss the transformative power of falling in love with practice. Bobbi emphasises the importance of finding joy in practising a skill, sharing her experience shooting free throws and practising from the 3-point line. She believes that if we don't truly love the process of practice, we will never find true happiness. One of the though...

Kimberly Braun's life is an adventure of emergence and awakening. Impelled from her earliest childhood experiences, Kimberly spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology, she lives to inspire others to connect to and live from Divine Love at their centre. Kimberly is a TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. H...

As an individual with hyperlexia, Jason Dietrich experienced exclusion, feelings of inferiority, and, unfortunately, inequity within the classroom until he found his island—STEM education. Given his experience, he has always made it a priority to make ALL students feel included. Today, Jason is a highly motivated, certified educator interested in increasing STEM diversity, equity, and inclusion. H...

Amanda Mackay is an Australian second-generation healer. Her memories and experiences are connected to self-awareness, wellness, intuition, meditation, and healing. She assists clients in balancing emotions, limiting belief systems or thought patterns learnt or energetically inherited from family or society through sound therapy. Amanda has expanded on this in many published articles, podcasts, an...

Antwaun Thompson, or Coach T, has coached and mentored young men and women, helping to improve their athletic skills, confidence, resiliency, life skills, and focus for over 30 years. He is the founder and executive Director of JLT Fieldhouse, a 501c3 non-profit youth coaching and mentoring organisation dedicated to coaching and mentoring the leaders of tomorrow.  Coach T is also the CEO of Coach...

As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, JJ Brun served with distinction as a contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discrete world of human and counter-human intelligence have driven his desire to understand human behaviour’s intricacies and pass on the complex notion of interpersonal communication. Although retired from active...

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team out to change the world through socks. John Cronin is a young man with Down syndrome who teamed with his father, Mark X. Cronin, to bootstrap their way to a multi-million-dollar social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They built John’s Crazy Socks into the World’s Largest Sock Store. More than half of their colleagues have differing abi...

Welcome to Energetic Radio! Today, Dale delves into overcoming fears, venturing beyond comfort zones, and the potency of personal growth. Celebrate every achievement and journey with Dale in Saudi Arabia as he trains international educators. Get set and let’s ignite this episode with Dale Sidebottom!

Kevo Aregbe's art ranges from painting to theatre production, highlighting racial dynamics and human experiences. He is the director of a non-profit for arts, Kevo Arts Studios, and teaches at a college, with over 10 years of experience as the owner of a successful tattoo studio. Additionally, he has a background in stage plays and film-making and has written and published several books. His story...