Jacqui Pugh and Erica Vargas

Stop F*cking Settling!

Society EN ↓ 105 episodes

REALationships. REAL Talk. REAL Funny. Whether you like it or not, The REALationship Babes, are your new best friends - saying the shit your friends won’t say…to help you stop f*cking settling when it comes to love, REALationships, and let’s be honest…life! Witty banter, raw honesty, and REAL life experiences will have you hanging onto every word they say. So stop f*cking settling, delete those other podcasts (maybe the dating apps too…again), listen up, and laugh it up! Jacqui Pugh and Erica Vargas are The REALationship Babes, who are not only two Life Coaches that specialize in relationships...

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Jacqui Pugh and Erica Vargas

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Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

S05E02 - Impairment Categories Are a Mess: Inside the NDIA's Conflicting Guidelines 08.05.2025

Show Links The Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association - https://sites.google.com/view/theanpa/home?authuser National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention information session - https://events.humanitix.com/national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-information-session?hxchl=mkt-hme Don't forget to book your tickets!! PERTH Networking Drinks 14 May 2...

S05E01 - Flexible or Fixed? NDIS, Stated Supports, and the Confusion in Between 01.05.2025

Podcast Link -  https://commongrounddisability.substack.com/p/surviving-stated-supports-and-section Don't forget to book your tickets!! PERTH Networking Drinks 14 May 2025 - https://www.trybooking.com/DAEDQ MELBOURNE Networking Drinks  20 May 2025 -  https://www.trybooking.com/DBAWQ ADELAIDE Networking Drinks  24 June 2025 - https://www.trybooking.com/DAIQD  

S04E12 - The Good, the Bad & the Clunky: OT Practice Software Deep Dive 10.04.2025
S04E11 - Denied Again? Real Talk on Navigating the NDIS System 03.04.2025

We hope to see you at one of the Networking Events Click on the link below to book! PERTH 14 May 2025 - https://www.trybooking.com/DAEDQ ADELAIDE 24 June 2025 https://www.trybooking.com/DAIQD

S04E10 - NDIS Advocacy Isn’t in the Job Description… But Here We Are 27.03.2025

Daily Mail article  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nrl/article-14525417/Wife-reveals-harrowing-reality-living-former-rugby-league-player-battling-CTE-dementia.html Youtube Video Story on Trevor Crow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjV3WAWKFKg&t=5s  

S04E09 - The ART of War: Fighting for What’s Reasonable & Necessary 19.03.2025

This week we discuss the ART of War: Fighting for What’s Reasonable & Necessary Links for Show notes – Facebook Page   –   ADHD OTs providing OT to ADHDers!!   https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18gRiwVxqb/ Daily Telegraph Article from Sarah’s Linked In -  https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/australian-law-firms-made-37m-representing-failing-ndis/news-story/d473f1...

S04E08 - Scallop Pies, ATSA Highlights & A Toast to Strong Women 12.03.2025

This week we discuss Scallop Pies, ATSA Highlights & A Toast to Strong Women following International Women's Day. Please see links below as discussed during this episode: National Assistance Card - https://www.nationalassistancecard.com.au KISA phone - https://kisa.com.au Tochie Smart Speaker - https://homelifetech.com.au/products/tochie-smart-speaker Studio 10 Segment - https://www.news.com.a...

S04E07 - Unpacking the NDIS Chaos: Reports, Rejections & Rants 06.03.2025
S04E06 - Providing Therapy in Schools, Cancellation Charges and Split Billing 27.02.2025

In this week's episode we discuss Providing Therapy in Schools, Cancellation Charges and Split Billing Tasmania Networking Drinks Event -  https://www.trybooking.com/CYZCP   Kelly Mahler’s Interception Curriculum - https://www.kelly-mahler.com/product/the-interoception-curriculum-a-step-bystep-guide-to-developing-mindful-self-regulation/  

S04E05 OT advocacy, support needs assessments and NDIS report writing challenges 20.02.2025

In this weeks episode we discuss OT advocacy, support needs assessments and NDIS report writing challenges. To connect with OTSI, please visit their website: https://otsi.net.au/

S04E04 - Mental health, burnout and support strategies for OTs 13.02.2025

In this episode we discuss the increasing concerns around mental health, burnout and support strategies for OTs plus delve further into the support needs assessment tenders.  Link for Hobart networking drinks - https://portal.trybooking.com/au/event/1352743

S04E03 - NDIS challenges and the realities of private practice 05.02.2025

This week we discuss the  NDIS challenges and the realities of private practice Reasonable and necessary supports across the lifespan: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5898f042a5790ab2e0e2056c/t/5b1a02b62b6a286703f766f6/1598505493903/Reasonable+and+necessary+support+for+families+%28October+2014%29+Advice.pdf Reasonable and necessary support for families: https://static1.squarespace.com/...

S04E02 - NDIS uncertainty, replacement supports confusion and recalibrating therapy intervention 30.01.2025
S04E01 - January surge, NDIS Impairment Notices and Community Advocacy for NDIS Reforms 22.01.2025

In this weeks episode we discuss the January referral surge, commencement of NDIS impairment notices and community advocacy for NDIS reform.  Please refer to link below for information on NDIS impairment notices: https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov.au/home/becoming-participant/applying-ndis  

S03E10 - Independent review of music and art therapy, the latest on support needs assessment PLUS we reflect on 2024 19.12.2024

In this week's episode we discuss the independent review of music and art therapy, the latest on support needs assessment plus we reflect on the year that has been.

S03E09 - NDIS impairment notices, disability related health supports & making changes to reports. 12.12.2024

In this weeks episode we discuss NDIS impairment notices, disability related health supports & making changes to reports. Link below to the participant access information request form: https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/policies/access-information/participant-information-access-request

S03E08 - Balancing personal and professional life, impact of NDIS policy on OT practice and opportunities for OT advocacy 05.12.2024

In this week's episode we discuss the balance of personal and professional life, impact of NDIS policy on OT practice and opportunities for OT advocacy.

S03E07 - AI in practice, Music & Art therapy, Replacement supports and OTSI 28.11.2024

In this week's episode we discuss AI in practice, Music & Art therapy, Replacement supports and OTSI Music therapy petition: https://www.change.org/p/keep-music-therapy-as-an-ndis-funded-therapeutic-support Link to OTSI: http://www.otsi.net.au/ Link to AI Privacy & Security for Occupational Therapists workshop:  https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/ai-privacy-security-for-occupational-t...

S03E06 - Christmas shutdown period and using AI to support OT practice 20.11.2024

This week we discuss plans for the Christmas shutdown period and how OTs can use AI to support their OT practice: Link to ACCC media release -  https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/ndis-providers-put-on-notice-about-consequences-of-misleading-advertising Link to AI training workshops -  https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/store/#business   If you would like to share anything with us...

S03E05 - Eligibility reassessments and requests for evidence 14.11.2024

In this week's episode, we discuss eligibility reassessments and responding to requests for evidence. Link to the Reasonable and Necessary Supports Across the Lifespan Paper: https://individualisedliving.com.au/resource/reasonable-and-necessary-support-across-the-lifespan-an-ordinary-life-for-people-with-disability/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGhBjlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbN8C5VfZcUj35tz-QvOxpBNXPg3E_U9TVzAaNG0Fxqh5...

S03E04 - A lengthy debate on all things NDIS 07.11.2024

In this week's episode, we have a lengthy debate on all things NDIS OT Unplugged Listener Form If you would like to share anything with us, ask a question or suggest a discussion piece please complete this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHZswuTRmhDjRV6fBHKTZ9LuPKNLnEV_EaMI0MS9I-b_kujw/viewform NDIS OT COP Supervisor Register Form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf99Pi8xu...

S03E03 - The latest on the NDIS commission reform, replacement support items under the transitional rule & upcoming consultation on mandatory registration. 30.10.2024

In this week's episode, we discuss the latest on the NDIS commission reform, replacement support items under the transitional rule and the upcoming consultation on mandatory registration. Early Childhood Intervention: National Guidelines for Best Practice National Guidelines for Best Practice (2nd Edition) Early Childhood Intervention Updated National Best Practice Launch Event Registration" Webin...

S03E02 - Celebrating all the amazing aspects of occupational therapy during OT Week 2024! 24.10.2024

In this week's episode, we celebrate all the amazing aspects of occupational therapy during OT Week 2024! To access the NDIS OT superhero quiz, head to www.verveotlearning.com.au Navigating unlikely spaces and situations as an Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapists (OTs) are known for their ability to adapt and respond to the unique needs of their clients. The field is often filled with su...

S03E01 - Allied Health Awards & the NDIS Transitional Rule (Support for Participants) 17.10.2024

In this week’s episode we discuss the recent allied health awards and the introduction of the NDIS transitional rules support for participants.  For those interested in the training workshop, please see link below: https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/live-workshop-navigating-the-new-ndis-rules-and-operational-guidelines   Navigating the new NDIS Supports Transitional Rules The recent chan...

S02E10 - Disability reform roadmap, failed modifications, and payment integrity review checks 25.09.2024

In this week's episode, we discuss the disability reform roadmap, failed modifications, and payment integrity review checks Disability Reform Roadmap - https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/disability-reform-roadmap? HTML

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