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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?    “We need to talk more about money. Making it, investing it, losing it.” _________________ My guest today has a story quite unlike anything I’ve ever heard before… actually, it seems unbelievable. Sadly, it’s all true and as you’ll hear, the ordeal that this beautiful unsuspecting single Mum has been through made...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?   “As a health enthusiast, I feel the need to talk about our lack of responsibility around our own health. What instead, if we had to ‘pay’ for our sickness? Currently we have to pay to be healthy. Is it easier to be unhealthy knowing our Health (..or ‘sickness’) System will cover most costs if we’re sick?”  ______...

If there was one thing you wish society would talk more about, what would it be? “Our imaginations and creativity and the myths around being creative and an artist” ____________ I met today’s guest through a mutual friend and right from the get-go we had fascinating conversations about what it means to be a creative. Gav Barbey is an Interdisciplinary Artist and he’s unlike anyone I’ve come across...

If there was one thing you wish society would talk more about, what would it be? “Storytelling has become ubiquitous. It’s become a buzzword and is on trend for marketing purposes and branding. Radical storytelling on the other hand is less spoken about and I would love society to talk more about this.” “Radical storytelling can be used as a tool for social change. Feminism and movements like #MeT...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “We're all so used to living that most of us are barely alive. What I’d like to talk about is ‘languishing’ (aka the absence of flourishing/ mental wellbeing) and it’s effect on mental health, living a fulfilled and regret-free life, midlife crisis, and happiness.”  Dr. Maike Neuhaus, founder of The Flourishing Do...

DISCREPANCIES IN HEALTHCARE with Clare Pearson If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “I wish society would talk about the real discrepancies in healthcare that existing for children living in regional Australia compared to those living in the city.” _____ Clare Pearson is the CEO at Little Wings, a charity based at Bankstown Aerodrome and providing FRE...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “Giving can be a small amount and it still makes a difference.” __________ If you’ve been listening to me for a while, you may recall that I attending the inaugural SXSW Sydney event in 2023 and amoung some of the most incredible talks and panels I attended, I came across today’s guest. Theresa Winters organised th...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “That our experience of the world is a choice. We can find equal dark and light. Equal utopia and dystopia. Equal heaven and hell. Where our focus goes gives us our reality.” ________ My guest today has been an architect, created and headed up a financial planning business for two decades, then became a coach and m...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “I’d like to talk about Sex toys, vibrators, and how we need to normalise female pleasure and the interesting topic of what it's like building a business in such a taboo space.” ______ I was going to start by saying that today’s episode is one for the gals.. But honestly - male partners could do with learning about...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “Why social enterprise is the way of the future! It doesn’t have to be profit OR purpose, you can (and should) have both!” ____________ I meet a lot of people in the work I do and every now and then, I come across someone who I instantly want to learn more about. My guest today is one of those people. She has a qui...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “The isolation and lack of resources for rural women and mothers” _____ Today we meet an extraordinary human. Rebecca Gilchrist is a mother of two, farmer and Clinical Psychologist living and breathing rural life on a 6th generation mixed grazing property in NSW. The rolling granite hills of the New England tablela...

THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND BUSINESS with Aaron Smith If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “I believe business is the number one way people can do good / impact positive change in society today. The one question I wish society would talk more about is the WHY behind why people start businesses. With Tall Poppy Syndrome rampant in this country, I feel the assumpt...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “As a culture why do we feel the need to top-up our personalities with booze and not be our authentic selves socially?”  Victoria Vanstone is the host of Sober Awkward, a popular comedy podcast that tracks two former party animals as they navigate life without booze. Victoria started writing on the day she gave up...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “I wish society would engage more deeply in conversations about grief, recognizing its universal impact and how we can create spaces for more healing, compassion, and understanding.“ _____________ You may recall me talk about an amazing retreat I’ve been to in NZ a couple of times & there I met a very special p...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “Extenuating circumstances aside: What is stopping you from closing the gap between the world you inhabit, and the one you never explored, but wish you did?” ______ Monique van Tulder knows this generation of mid-life women have had enough. With helicopter parenting, juggling careers (perhaps professional life taki...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Despite the negativity surrounding you, how you can learn to speak authentically and learn how to trust yourself more.” ______ The lady you’re about to meet has a unique story. Not letting speech difficulties define her as a child, she overcame early setbacks to master her craft and become an incredible keynote spe...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  ”I want to talk about how you can be safer online and how parents can prevent their kids from getting arrested.” _________ My guest today is unlike anyone I’ve ever had on the show before. When he was very young, he was a criminal hacker. Now he protects companies from people just like him. Many years ago, in the N...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “We need more conversation around understanding the feelings we seek through financial attainment. When we attach emotional goals to our financial pursuits, we're more likely to create lasting habits and feel confident in our monetary decisions. By fostering this dialogue, we can cultivate a healthier relationship w...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “We need to take responsibility for our own health and this includes our mental health.” _______ Shane Kelton is a speaker and author who’s experienced mental health issues since the age of 12. His first memories are hiding under the bed with the thoughts of wanting to die, and it was the internalising of all the t...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  ”The challenges of having an ‘invisible/silent’ disability (single-sided deafness) and how audio became my life probably as a result of ‘sticking it to the man’! _______ My guest today is someone dear to my heart & she’s not only super talented but she’s the most joyous person you could ever come across. We’ve...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?   ”The power of small steps – how each, when collated, form the most spectacular masterpiece, however in isolation feel insignificant and uninspiring. In this fast-moving world, society so often celebrates life's bigger milestones and overnight success stories but fails to recognise the profound impact small steps...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “So much of parenting is based on outdated and inaccurate gender stereotypes.” ____________ At this later stage in life, I’m starting to break down many ‘societal norms’ I’ve carried with me for most of my life. This is interesting because I was brought up with quite progressive parents who didn’t conform to the typ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “How to create your limitless life.” ___________ Dr. Esther Zeledón (Dr. EZ) is a master of making dreams work. Her pioneering work as a former international diplomat, scientist, and current life coach has proven to work for people of all cultures and across communities, corporates and countries. Dr. EZ has created...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “It’s scary starting a business. I want to talk about how very isolating and personally confronting the experience of building your own business really is.” ___________ Have you ever been unemployed and afraid? I know I have. Many of you may not know but despite having a stellar executive career, I’ve been sacked o...

Today I’ve got a solo episode with a difference for you. I’ve recently returned from an amazing retreat in NZ where one of the leaders, beautiful Jess, read us this incredible piece from the writer & poet, Sarah Blondin. It was such a wonderful moment that I thought more people might enjoy the piece as it was impactful for many of us - so I’m reading it for you today.   Sit back, take a momen...