Live Brave with Dr Margie Warrell

We all know that gratitude is important, but let's face it, sometimes it's hard not to get pulled into negative comparisons; to dwell on what's wrong, or missing or who's to blame. In this heartfelt podcast, Margie shares how we can practice living from gratitude, regardless of what is going on in our lives and how by doing so, it magnifies our blessings and helps us deal with our hardships with g...

Forbes Editor-in-Chief and two-time US Presidential candidate nominee, Steve Forbes shares why taking a leap into the unknown and reframing failure is crucial for success. Having led the digital transformation of Forbes, his insights will help you navigate uncertainty, take smarter risks and find opportunities amid disruption.

There is no such thing as a perfect marriage, but as I celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary to a great man who has helped me become a better version of myself, I wanted to share a little hard-won wisdom about keeping love alive over the long haul. Whether you're starting or ending a relationship or, like me, have been in one for over half your life, I hope my insights and stories of forgiveness a...

Is a past experience of failure keeping you from taking the very actions that would lead you to greater fulfillment in your work or other areas of your life? When looking at successful people, we often overlook their setbacks and mistakes and only see their triumphs. Yet every story of success is also a story of learning how to 'fail forward' and never letting failure define us. How you interpret...

Few business figures in Australia's history have suffered such a public and humiliating fall from grace as Warwick Fairfax. At age 26, he took over his family's 150-year-old media empire and within a few years, the Fairfax media dynasty had ended. In this rare interview, Warwick shares his extraordinary journey of refinding himself after such a public shaming. His 'hard-won wisdom' will inspire yo...

Emotions are contagious. The challenge we face in our everyday lives is spending more time feeling the positive emotions – optimism, gratitude, connection, confidence - that fuel our wellbeing and success, and less with the negative ones- fear, anxiety, resentment, blame – that don't. Margie talks about how to short-circuit the low order (often destructive) emotions that sabotage success and hurt...

Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a year in Antarctica? Former Antarctic Expedition Leader, Rachael Robertson shares how she 'accidentally' found herself leading a team of 120 in the world's most extreme workplace; what it taught her about human nature and embracing adventure in our everyday lives. Connect to Rachael at www.rachaelrobertson.com

If you've been putting off getting into action, this episode is for you! So much of our potential and creativity never gets to see the light of day. Why? Because we have bought into the belief that we have to know everything or be masterful or have a fail-proof plan before we even start out. Margie will not only talk about the importance of stepping into action but how you can do it and why it wil...

Many people can be pretty tough on themselves, focusing more on their faults and failings than on their strengths and wins. Maybe you're one of them? If so you must listen to this interview with one of the world's top experts on self-compassion, Dr Kristin Neff. She will share how to quiet your inner critic by being kinder to yourself and why doing so will actually help to boost your motivation, i...

In this episode, Margie unpacks why the most impressive people are those who aren't trying to impress. They are so at home in their own skin that they have no need to prove, please or impress. They don't name drop. They don't puff out or pretend. They are just themselves. While we all like to be liked, by learning to let go our need to be more like anyone else, we liberate ourselves to become the...

Developed at Google to help employees thrive and perform better under pressure, the Search Inside Yourself (SIYLI) initiative is now a global program with a mission to make mindfulness mainstream. Rich Fernandez, CEO of SIYLI, shares how you can cultivate mindfulness in your daily life to stay calm under pressure, manage stress, make better decisions, build deeper relationships and combat distract...

If you've ever worried that one of these days people are going to discover that you aren't as smart, knowledgeable, worthy, or [fill-in-the-blank] as they think, you're not alone. In this podcast, Margie unravels the psychology behind the Imposter Syndrome, explaining why its the domain of high-achievers and how you can stop letting your fear of being exposed hold you back and keep you from owning...

Do you have a vision for your life that inspires you? Are you working toward goals that light you up?  If yes, Margie's conversation with Kristina Karlsson, founder of KikkiK and author of Your Dream Life Starts Here, will help you stay in action toward bringing it into reality. If no, it will help you give yourself permission to dream bigger and stop selling yourself short while providing practic...

World champion surfer and winner of seven world titles,  Layne Beachley shares how   fear drove her success but robbed   her ability   to enjoy  it. Her courage   to finally   confront the truth of her   life and  to let go her constant   striving holds  a powerful lesson   on living a   truly brave   life and redefining what it really  means to succeed . "It's all feeling, " she says. "When you o...

Life is not linear. No matter how great your plans, it's inevitable they will sometimes take a turn that you didn't prepare for and don't want. But life's greatest gifts often emerge from our derailed plans. So if you've found yourself wrestling with a reality that is not what you planned on, you'll enjoy hearing Margie's journey of dealing with the curve balls that have come her way and how you c...

World-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shares how to enjoy more peace of mind amid our busy lives and break down the psychological walls that fuel disconnection, depression, anxiety and inequality.     Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, with centers in 156 countries, Sri Sri was instrumental in brokering peace between the Columbian government and FARC militia....

Are you an over-thinker? Ever get stuck planning, preparing and procrastinating until you're sure you can't fail? Many do. "Stop thinking, start doing," says Emma Isaacs a trailblazing entrepreneur, mother of five and founding CEO of Business Chicks. Down-to-earth and keepin' it real, Emma shares why action beats planning every single time and how to find the courage to jump in and bounce back str...

Creator of the most popular class in Harvard University's history, bestselling author and positive psychology expert Tal Ben-Shahar unpacks the science of happiness to reveal the keys to a happier life and why expecting to be happy sets us up to suffer. In this episode, we explore the importance of cultivating daily rituals, practicing gratitude and embracing the tough emotions to build resilience...

"Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Author of 12 books and Presidential nominee, Marianne Williamson has inspired millions globally to choose love over fear. In this passionate conversation, she makes a fiery and unapologetic call to action to take full responsibility, stop selling yourself short and step into our power to change the world: "We are not showing up in the worl...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Live Brave Podcast! This podcast has been a few years in the making. Not because it takes that long to launch a podcast but because I was waiting until I felt I knew what I was doing! I still don't really know what I'm doing but, in the spirit of living bravely, I've decided to jump in anyway.   I hope this podcast will inspire you to find more courage in y...