Finding Sanctuary

Blog post for this episode - Tap here! BIG ASK: Could you please spare us a few moments to like, rate, review this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This helps us reach many more people as we get seen and get your tick of approval. Thank you. Key Takeaways: Taking a break and disconnecting from work is essential for mental well-being. Festive periods can bring both joy and heightened anxiety,...

Summary: Debbie Draybi hosts a conversation with Monsignor Shora, Eddie Reaiche, and Natalie Moujalli about parenting during the teenage years. They discuss the challenges of raising teenagers, including appearance and the need for a sense of belonging. Eddie shares his experiences with his own children and emphasises the importance of creating a safe space for open communication. Natalie reflects...

Book: The Second Mountain https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-second-mountain-9780141990903 Summary: Debbie Draybi hosts the final episode of the season, continuing the conversation on New Year's resolutions. She is joined by Natalie Moujalli and Eddie Reaiche to explore key tips for setting achievable goals that build on strengths rather than focusing on weaknesses. They discuss the importa...

Summary: In this episode, hosts Debbie Draybi, Eddie Reaiche and guest Derrick Yeoh discuss the tradition of making New Year's resolutions and reflect on their own experiences with setting goals for self-improvement. Derrick shares his journey of feeling pressure to live up to certain expectations and the negative impact it had on his mental health. He talks about the importance of recognizin...

Summary: Eddie Reaiche and Natalie Moujalli join host Debbie Draybi to discuss the challenges and struggles that people face during the holiday season. They explore the pressure to fit in and the impact it can have on mental health. They also discuss the importance of belonging and being true to oneself. The conversation highlights the need for self-acceptance and the power of vulnerability. Eddie...

Summary: In this episode of Finding Sanctuary, the hosts continue their conversation about parenting, focusing on the challenges of raising children during the early developmental years. Eddie Reaiche shares his perspective on discipline and emphasizes the negative effects of physical and emotional abuse on children's self-esteem and trust. He encourages parents to break the cycle of violence...

Summary A conversation about parenting in the early years, focusing on the challenges, the importance of trusting oneself, and building confidence as a mother. In this episode of 'Finding Sanctuary,' host and psychologist Debbie Draybi discusses with resident psychologist Natalie Moujalli and counsellor Eddie Reaiche about various aspects of parenting. They delve into the complications a...

Trigger Warning - We talk about suicide, and statistics surrounding it. We talk about addiction and how we get entrenched in it. If you need help, please contact Beyond Blue.  A special for the month of Movember, this episode focus on men and the work Christ the Redeemer and St Joseph's do with their men's sheds. In this very open and honest conversation, Monsignor, Eddie and Debbie touc...

In this final part of the 4 part series on grief and loss, Natalie Moujalli and Debbie Draybi sits with Paul Tannous, a loving father, loyal husband and faithful parishoner at St. Joseph's, to conclude his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. This episode we discuss the many stages of grief, the value of seeking professional help and the importance of faith. Do visit Margo's chari...

We sit with Father Danny Nouh (Parish Priest at St. Joseph Church in Croydon ), and Paul Tannous, a faithful parishoner over at St. Joseph, to conclude his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. In this very vulnerable and disarming episode Paul opens up on how they journeyed through various battles with cancer. Do visit Margo's charity www.margosjourney.com which has raised over $350,00...

Have you gone through grief or are you going through a rough patch currently? Once again we sit with Father Danny Nouh (Parish Priest at St. Joseph Church in Croydon ), and Paul Tannous, a faithful parishoner over at St. Joseph, who shares his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. In this very vulnerable and disarming episode Paul opens up on how they journeyed through various battles with c...

Have you gone through grief or are you going through a rough patch currently? Father Danny unpacks his understanding on grief and loss and how it impacts individuals as well as a community on a whole. He drops a bombshell on how his family faced backlash and how it has affected him personally, his family as well as his parish. Despite tribulation, listen to how Father Danny uses these limitations...

This episode, Debbie Draybi,  Eddie Reaiche and Natalie Moujalli chat about the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) when it comes to social media. Keeping up with the fad and what's cool has been a massive issue especially with our snapshots and reels; all painting a reality which is all too often larger than life. Have we recognised the signs and the issues related to FOMO?  Natalie suggests a brilli...

Debbie Draybi,  Monsignor Shora and Natalie Moujalli  share a conversation around community dynamics, human behaviour and social psychology.  They delve into the intricate dynamics of close-knit communities, investigating how despite being interconnected, there are notable barriers that disconnect individuals within the community. The discussion focuses on four key aspects that play a crucial role...

Debbie Draybi, Eddie Reaiche and Monsignor Shora share a conversation around communicating well. The core idea we'd invite you to consider is the difference of listening with judgement as opposed to listening with understanding. We raise awareness of our individual bias, fears, and triggers impact and drive conversations.    Check out our blog post for this episode - Episode 2 - Humble Curiou...

In our pilot episode, we introduce our hosts, Monsignor Shora, Debbie Draybi, Natalie Moujalli and Eddie Reaiche. We dive straight into the pandemic and how it has changed the tight knit Maronite community in the Hills District of NSW, Australia. We talk about the community's resilience, dependence and organic adaptation throughout this season.  Next episode; Communication - the importance of...

Welcome to Finding Sanctuary, our shared conversations into how we think and feel, and how we can find peace and comfort in daily life. In this pod, we come together with experts in their fields and their life - psychologists, teachers, community workers, business managers and priests to unlock and gain insight from their wisdom and experiences.  Now more than ever we recognise the need to open up...