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Some stories demand to be told—not just for the sake of the storyteller, but for the change they can spark. Today’s guest, Sonia Orchard, is an award-winning author whose latest book, Groomed, is a raw and powerful memoir about facing past trauma, navigating a justice system stacked against victims, and asking the bigger question: how do we fix this? Written in real time as she took her own case t...

In this episode, host Michelle Cox shares insights from a transformative workshop led by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of 'Eat, Pray, Love' and 'Big Magic'. Michelle discusses the importance of creativity, confronting fear, and the concept of living a presence-driven life rather than being burdened by purpose anxiety. Through various exercises from the workshop, she explores themes of embracing fear,...

Yemi Penn is a fearless thought leader on creating your own memo, meaning ‘she’ gets to write the script of her life and encourages others to do the same. An engineer by profession and entrepreneur by passion having run 3 successful businesses in the past. She is now researching the alchemy of transmuting pain to power through her PhD research with a strong desire to learn new ways of being whils...

Today I sit down with a great mate and creative powerhouse, Nik Robinson, whose career has spanned radio broadcasting, creative direction, donut making, and lecturing. But it’s his latest venture that truly stands out. In 2018, Nik, alongside his wife Jocelyne and their young sons Harry and Archie, co-founded Good Citizens—a purpose-driven company on a mission to “untrash the planet” by turning si...

Today’s guest, Di Mantell, is a powerhouse of purpose-driven leadership and innovation in the Australian healthcare industry. Starting as a nurse unit manager in critical care at just 23, Di now serves as CEO of Celsus, where she oversees the largest infrastructure project in South Australian history—the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Under her visionary leadership, Celsus secured the world’s largest su...

What does it take to redefine the limits of human performance? Today’s guest, Dr. Jo Brown, is no stranger to that challenge. Renowned as a "human performance engineer," Dr. Jo (as she’s known globally) has transformed the careers of some of the world’s most elite athletes and executives. From working with Olympic gold medalists and NBA superstars to guiding Paralympic champions and trailblazing a...

Imagine a filmmaker who doesn't just tell stories, but transforms them into powerful catalysts for change. Today on the show, we're diving deep into the world of Genna Chanelle Hayes—a storyteller who journeyed from a remote sheep farm in Victoria to become a globally recognised voice that connects cultures, challenges perspectives, and ignites social transformation. From backpacking across six co...

Today I’m joined by a financial superstar and all round fashion-icon, Melissa Browne. Mel was a guest in my very first season and I wanted to bring her back to talk about our topic of the moment - reinvention.  Mel is an award-winning, ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who had her own successful business for almost 20 years. She has written 4 books about business and money including the globa...

Today’s guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, is transforming the conversation around women’s hormonal health. With 20 years of experience as a practising GP and as the co-founder of Healthy Hormones , a groundbreaking menopause education platform, Dr Ceri is on a mission to empower women and clinicians alike with knowledge about how hormones impact every cell in the body. In this enlightening conversation, Dr...

Welcome to 2025 and to Season SIX!!  Hooley Dooley.. I’m super excited to be here & what a milestone to reach!  In this episode, I reflect on the past year and share my personal experiences and insights. I discuss the importance of vulnerability in creativity, the value of setting intentions for the new year, and I want to really encourage listeners to embrace change and happiness in their liv...

This is one special interview. What better way to finish the 5th season of my show than getting to sit down face to face with a dear friend in my home, on my couch. I knew it would be a real & raw conversation - full of such wise learnings and it did not disappoint. My guest today is one of the most beautiful humans you could ever meet. The divine Tess Brouwer is a practitioner of positive psy...

Today’s guest is Simone Clow, a visionary at the forefront of creative technology and immersive storytelling. After a dynamic career in visual effects for advertising and film, Simone co-founded Zebrar, Australia’s award-winning creative tech company, in 2017. As CEO, she’s led her team to collaborate with global giants like IBM, Disney, Meta, and Salesforce, crafting transformative, interactive e...

“I believe entrepreneurs are shaping the future of the world. If we are going to solve the challenges we face globally, it’s entrepreneurs who will lead the change. I feel it’s so important to support and nurture the creative vision of socially conscious entrepreneurs.” Mark Falzon is a visionary entrepreneur and serial investor with a track record of building and scaling businesses that deliver t...

Today, I’m joined by Thomas Nhan Tri Nguyen who has a fascinating story that I wanted to learn more about. From music halls to the battlefield and now boardroom, Thomas (or Tom’s) journey is anything but conventional. Tom is of Vietnamese heritage. He grew up in Adelaide, the only child of migrants who were fleeing war-torn Vietnam. While his early years were filled with music and academia, he sta...

Hello, welcome to the show! I’m your host Michelle Cox and it makes me so happy you’re here with us once again to learn from another incredible guest that I’m about to introduce you to. This episode is part of a ‘series’ we’re currently running on the show - where I'm talking to all guests about the same topic, and that topic is REINVENTION!  And why are we doing this? Well, it’s a topic I get ask...

Hello, welcome to the show! I’m your host Michelle Cox and it makes me so happy you’re here with us once again to learn from another incredible guest that I will be ‘mining’ information from again this week.  If you missed last week’s episode, go back and have a listen first as this is Part two! We are back with the Queen of Reinvention herself - the gorgeously talented Valerie Khoo. Valerie is th...

We are kicking off a ‘series’ for the first time on the show - where I bring on guests to talk about the same topic over the coming weeks, and that topic is REINVENTION! It’s a topic I get asked about a lot;  how I reinvented myself, why, the process, and I wanted to talk to others about their incredible transitions and hear about their reinvention stories too.  So, our first guest in this series...

Today I get the tables turned on me as we hit a wonderful milestone here on the One Question Podcast. I’m lucky enough to once again sit down with Helene Thomas, a Hobart based creative audio producer with a PhD in journalism. You may recall that I had Helene on the show a few months ago - you can have a listen to that interview it’s #189 on the show - it’s such a great conversation. But this time...

If there is one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The Power of Play. The Elixir of Life - Eternal Youth. We spend billions of dollars every year trying to make ourselves look and feel younger and yet the solution is staring right at us. PLAY! For some reason, we dismiss it as childish, not important to our life's goals and conquests or we are just too busy. And yet...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “Perinatal mental health and postpartum psychosis” ______________ Ariane Beeston is a child protection worker and newly registered psychologist when she gives birth to her first child – and very quickly begins to experience scary breaks with reality. Out of fear and shame, she keeps her delusions and hallucinations...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?   “I’d like people to understand the complexity and challenges for parents and carers looking after neurodivergent children.” ____________ Today you’ll meet a truly beautiful and inspirational person. Her work has positively impacted so many kids and families trying to overcome some extra challenges that life has t...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?    “I wish people in society would speak more openly about their dreams and desires rather than allow society to dictate what they should be doing and how their career should look like.” _________________ Throughout your life have you ever felt the need to do something just because someone else wants you to? Perhaps...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “Creating better habits isn't just about exercising more or eating healthier, or having a great bedtime routine. It's not about external achievements like making more money, getting fit or losing weight. While habits can and do lead to these outcomes, the real value of habits lies in their power to shape who you be...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “Finding sobriety at midlife and how empowering that can be”. With over 3 decades of rich and varied life experiences Belinda Stark’s journey embodies resilience and relentless personal growth. Her life's trials include battling 2 severe bouts of post-natal depression, and clinical depression, defeating breast canc...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “Crucial life decisions. Why don’t we talk more about the importance of health during mid-life - including physical, mental, financial, legal.” Lisa Walker, co-founder of Eir Women and mum of two boys, transformed her life and career after the sudden loss of her husband at 47. Determined to honour his memory by liv...