Mornings with Doug: Highlights

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.

In every orchard, each year some old trees are taken out and replaced with new trees that take a few years to bear fruit. This is because old trees stop bearing fruit and you can’t keep trees indefinitely. As the CEO of  Richmind WA , Adrian Munro explains how this correlates to our own lives.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carbs seem to be one of those foods people either love or try to avoid (or both) – why do they get such a bad reputation and do they have a place in your diet? Accredited Practicing Dietician Haleigh Gray explains... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have ageing parents and you’re a daughter, it’s likely that the bulk of caring for them and taking them to medical appointments has fallen on to you. CEO of Pearl Home Care , Penny Fielding says, "while I believe caring for our ageing loved ones is a privilege, women need more help and government support." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are spending billions on supplements every year. Dr Stuart, from the Village Medical Practice in Harrisdale asks: "Are we the healthiest nation on earth, or the most expensively deluded? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Featherby from Leeuwin Wealth shares, how to get the most out of your 2025-26 tax return while ensuring you keep on the right side of the Australian Taxation Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new drug that could help people with Type 1 Diabetes manage their condition has recently been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Jessica Weiss, Clinical Services Manager at Diabetes WA explains what this means for those living with Type 1 Diabetes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Social Media Expert from the Dark Horse Agency , Nicole Jameson on: Instagram's announcement that they're removing Encryption from DMs.  6 months in...is the Social Media Ban Really Working? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I’d been made to feel worthless for so long that eventually I accepted it as truth. And when you believe that about yourself, you unconsciously reject good things because they don’t align with your identity." - Jason Blyth "I know what it’s like to rebuild your identity and begin living with purpose, hope, and self-respect." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Give a man a fish he'll eat for a day, teach a man a fish and he'll eat for a lifetime." How can we apply this mindset to our Community Services here in Australia and right here in Perth? Jacob Hill, Author, Pastor of Every Day Church and someone who works in the Community Services Space, explains...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vance Thompson from Thompson Designs shares the 3 design features he believes, every Perth home should have. 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.

Neighbour Disputes are more than just about barking dogs and parking...it's just as much about the garden. Overhanging tree branches, leaves and vines can become a bone of contention.  Mediator and Conflict Strategist Sarah Blake shares her tips on settling neighbourhood disputes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Trucks have really made their mark on the Perth Foodie Scene over the past several years. Not just bringing a vast array of tasty food to one place but, as Vanessa Baxter from the Fearless Kitchen says "Food trucks create natural community gathering spaces. People linger, chat, listen to music, meet neighbours and spend time together in a relaxed space rather than just “going out for di...

Mark Hutchings from First National Real Estate Genesis  the number of houses on the Market across Perth is continuing to increase, giving buyers more options and there's less FOMO. However, with 3 interest rate rises already this year, buyers also have less money to spend and that is impacting price and activity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Unbreakable Farmer and Mental Health Recovery Expert Warren Davies says "I used to think I was a good listener. I’d sit there and nod, waiting for my turn. But I’ve realised that hearing someone isn’t the same as listening to them." Listening is a full body experience - Using your ears, your eyes, mind, heart, and presence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sex Discrimination 1984 was introduced to protect women. "In 2013 the Gillard Government made an amendment to that Act, removing the biological definitions of Man and Woman and placed in its stead "gender identity" as a protected attribute." This amendment is now impacting Women's Rights, and Women Only Spaces. Australian Christian Lobby CEO Michelle Pearse calls on Australians to have their s...

Editor of the  Challenge: The Good Newspaper  Harriet Coombe, shares some of the Amazing Stories you'll find in this June Edition! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a random detour on a European family holiday turns into the discovery of a life time, Mornings with Doug also had to take a detour away from Physio Mel's usual topics of discussion on torn muscles and ligaments and share a story on the Lost Diggers Collection in Northern France Vignacourt.  During WWI, local farmers Louis and Antoinette Thuillier took thousands of portraits of Aussie sol...

Family Lawyer Vincent Tan from Clairs Keeley Lawyers aims to bring wisdom, compassion and understanding to the Separation/Divorce Space.  Finances are a key issue and area of conflict when it comes to Separation. Often one or both parties are not in a position or have the knowledge on how to budget, what they're entitled to in the division of the Asset Pool, or even what Government Financial...

Paul Turley (Founder of What4.Org Ltd ) will be riding 4000 k's across Australia in July 2027 as part of his National Campaign to raise awareness and fundraise for Men's Mental Wellbeing and Road Safety.   Paul made a tragic mistake as a young man, getting behind the wheel after too much to drink, and killed fellow driver Mr. Yuk Wai Leung. But through his experience he now spends his li...

Good Stress or Bad Stress? Dan Tan from the Positive Difference says "How we approach stressful situations can make all the difference."  Check out the Sonshine Calendar for info on Dan's Seminar: Emotional Intelligence for Professionals coming up on Wednesday 17th June!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What is the impact of who you are as a person; your behaviour, your speech and your character outwardly flowing into the community?" - Adrian Munro, CEO Rich Mind WA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people are striving and praying and wondering what their purpose is! We all want to know why we are here, not just in general but me specifically…Why am I here? What is the point of my life? Pastor Aaron Pryce from Chosen Church discusses, Life Purpose and how it is intrinsically linked to our Dignity and Identity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.