The Back Row

Woweee! So many things are trying to grab our attention all the time, right? Technology, the latest TV show, that conversation happening on the other side of the room when you're already in a conversation where you're standing...and sometimes, it's hard to realise how this can be damaging. This week on the poddy, we're talking about the importance of presence, what takes us away from the present m...

Another banger this week as we delve into the world of difficult conversations. We've all been there! It's never easy; it's much easier to ignore the elephant in the room and keep the peace... right? Wrong! When we choose to suppress instead of express how we're feeling, it can lead to things like resentment and feeling disconnected from the people we care about most. So jump on in and learn how t...

It's been a few weeks, friends! We're stoked to be back in your ears, and this week we're talking all about WHY it's SO good to TRY NEW THINGS. Yes, we're yelling because it's super important! There are so many benefits to giving things a red-hot crack... and you just never know unless you give something a go, right? Don't forget to head on over to our socials @thebackrowaus to let us know your th...

You had questions, and I guess we had some answers! This week, to wrap up Term 2, Amanda and Skye sit down for a chat to answer the questions that you sent us on Insta. We're talking all things fears, failures, successes, friendship and cake-making (yep, we also didn't expect that). Thanks for all of your incredible support; enjoy your school holidays, and we'll be back in your ears in just a few...

What do you call a boat full of mates? A friend-ship! I think we can all agree that finding a circle of supportive friends that you can be your authentic self around, who support you and bring out the best in you, is one of the best things in life, right? BUT how do you know when you've found these people? When and how do you meet them? How do you let go of the people who aren't quite right for yo...

The words we often associate with the word exams are things like "stress," "anxiety", or, if you're anything like us, "internal screaming." But it doesn't have to be this way! This week Amanda and Skye take a look into the tried and tested strategies that are backed up by science. These strategies will help you get through exams with some hot tips to learn how to effectively study and manage your...

So as it turns out, fake it 'til you make it is actually really good advice... and there is science to prove it! This week Amanda and Skye step into the world of confidence and unpack the questions we've all been wondering - are we born with it? How do we build confidence? Are some people just naturally more confident than others? As always, thank you to dream boat Liam for producing The Back Row....

It's that time of the week again! This week Amanda and Skye share the best pieces of advice they have been given at different points of their lives and share some of yours! Some advice is fabulous; some is a little silly, and some might change your life and influence how you see the world! As always, thanks to Liam for your work behind the scenes. Make sure you are following online on Instagram an...

It's important to know that you are not alone if you have a little voice in your head that isn't always kind. We all have an inner bully and an inner bestie. In this week's episode, Skye and Amanda discuss how we can overcome our inner bully by focusing on our inner bestie. They run through some practical strategies to help encourage our inner bestie to be loud and proud and become the thing we fo...

This week on The Back Row, Amanda and Skye dive head first into the world of values. Our values are a huge part of what makes us who we are, and they can determine the way we live our lives...in fact, understanding our top values can even help us make really challenging decisions. Join us to find out how to tap into your values and live a life you're proud of. As always, thanks to our producer Lia...

Welcome back to another episode of The Back Row. This week Skye and Amanda discuss all things taking ownership of our choices and actions in life and how the choices we make can send a message to the people and the world around us about who we are. Thanks to the beautiful Liam O'Connell for the sound; as always, you're the bee's knees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amanda and Skye chat about all things feeding happiness to support building resilience, reducing stress, and being more present in life... just a bit to cover! They break down the happiness recipe with key ingredients connection, purpose, mindfulness and gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wil Massara, CEO of Youth Leadership Academy Australia, joins us this week as we do a deep dive into what it means to embrace your greatness. We all have a superpower to share with the world and Wil takes on his journey of discovering just what it is that makes him great, the obstacles he's overcome and the lessons he's learned along the way. It's time to tap into your greatness and embrace all th...

Do you have a growth or a fixed mindset? Or are you perfectly human and have a little bit of both? In this week's episode, Amanda and Skye bounce around a few ideas about how to step out of a fixed mindset and adopt a growth mindset... even if that can be hard at times! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Skye and Amanda dive into the world of self-care...discussing everything from the benefits of a good night's sleep to exploring connection and creativity. We all know that self-care should be a priority because we can't give from an empty bucket... but how often do we actually make time for it? This episode is for you if you need a little reminder about what self-care could look l...

This week, Amanda and Skye dive into the world of comfort zones, something unique to everyone - and how we can make steps to move out of this zone and progress into the growth zone. It might be scary, but it is totally worth it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everybody! Welcome to our first episode of The Back Row Podcast. We are so excited to be here and to be in your ears. This season will be jam-packed with life lessons beyond the four walls of the classroom, and today we are kicking off with how to make choices. Let's get into it! A big thank you to our producer Liam O'Connell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.