Darren Payne, David Nancarrow & Gary O'Donnell

The People Around Us

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(Formerly The 'Some Elbow Room' Podcast) There are so many ways to live a life and this podcast is testament to that! Our conversations are honest, fun, reflective and interesting and we hope to inspire our listeners who may be a bit stuck in their work to stop and think about what they really want in life - to create “some elbow room”. Specifically, to put some time aside to really think about: (1) How their current job suits their personality (2) The impact it is having on their own wellbeing & happiness and (3) The influence it is having on the relationships most important in their lif...

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Darren Payne, David Nancarrow & Gary O'Donnell

Episodes

A Lifetime of Saying Yes More Than No - David Nancarrow - Part A 19.01.2023 1:01:03

This episode is about the life of David Nancarrow and the second of three focusing on the hosts of the podcast. David has created a very successful, fun life while travelling and working all around the world ! This isn't only due to his high intellect, confidence or somewhat gregarious nature either. It's a conscious decision to remain constantly aware of what's going on around hi...

Life hasn't gone to plan & that's finally Ok - Darren Payne - PART B 12.01.2023 27:26

NOTE: Please listen to Part A beforehand to get full context of this episode. Darren is the creator and co-host of the podcast and this episode is the first of 3 focussing on the lives of the hosts so far. Darren was surrounded by love, support and opportunities throughout his childhood and is the first to admit how lucky he is. A very promising junior AFL footballer, he seemed destined to have a...

Life hasn't gone to plan & that's finally Ok - Darren Payne - PART A 12.01.2023 1:00:18

Darren is the creator and co-host of the podcast and this episode is the first of 3 focussing on the lives of the hosts so far. Darren was surrounded by love, support and opportunities throughout his childhood and is the first to admit how lucky he is. A very promising junior AFL footballer, he seemed destined to have a long career in the AFL playing for his families beloved team the "Fitzro...

Thanks & What's Next in 2023 04.01.2023 13:46

Happy New Year 2023 !!! This quick episode thanks everyone for the incredible feedback we've received so far after the launch of the first 3 episodes leading into Christmas 2022. We have been blown away & very much humbled by the response . We also talk about what's coming up for us in 2023, answer a few key questions many of you asked of us recently relating to the podcast and gi...

Family Man First, Funny Man Second - Peter Rowsthorn - Part B 22.12.2022 40:01

NOTE: Best enjoyed after listening to Part A first. Peter Rowsthorn is an Australian Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Writer, MC and Host who has been in our lives on TV, stage & screen for almost 40 years !! He is incredibly funny, unique, animated, bit loose yet considered, aware and loyal. He has starred in iconic shows such as The Comedy Company, Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Thank God You'...

Family Man First, Funny Man Second - Peter Rowsthorn - Part A 21.12.2022 1:02:31

Peter Rowsthorn is an Australian Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Writer, MC and Host who has been in our lives on TV, stage & screen for almost 40 years !! He is incredibly funny, unique, animated, bit loose yet considered, aware and loyal. He has starred in iconic shows such as The Comedy Company, Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Thank God You're Here, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Le...

The Loyal, Misunderstood, AFL Footy Hard Man - Dean Wallis - Part B 14.12.2022 1:01:21

Make sure you listen to Part A first ! Dean Wallis was simply unbelievable to talk to. As outsiders looking in, he's lived a life between fiercely being himself and fighting against the system he found himself in as a young fella and now finds himself in as an adult. He is Pragmatic. A family man. Super honest. Divisive. Misunderstood albeit only by those not close. Clever. Loyal. Talented....

The Loyal, Misunderstood, AFL Footy Hard Man - Dean Wallis - Part A 14.12.2022 53:21

Dean Wallis was simply unbelievable to talk to. As outsiders looking in, he's lived a life between fiercely being himself and fighting against the system he found himself in as a young fella and now finds himself in as an adult. He is Pragmatic. A family man. Super honest. Divisive. Misunderstood albeit only by those not close. Clever. Loyal. Talented. Lucky yet unlucky. Loves to party. Hard...

It's Never Too Late To Find Your Dream Job - Peta Waterman - Part B 07.12.2022 45:39

Peta Waterman has lived a pretty remarkable life and at 47 yrs old landed her dream job as a Qantas Flight Attendant that she wanted for over 20 years. Proof that you're NEVER too old to keep trying to find your dream job and seek out happiness if things aren't quite as you wish. Peta definitely has a crack at life saying "yes" more than "no" to keep changing things...

It's Never Too Late To Find Your Dream Job - Peta Waterman - Part A 07.12.2022 38:13

Why 'Some Elbow Room' Podcast Was Created 01.12.2022 12:16

This episode goes behind the scenes with Darren Payne - the creator and co-host of 'Some Elbow Room' Podcast - who explains how the idea come about and is now a reality. Primarily, we hope the podcast encourages people to put some time aside to really think about (1) How their current job suits their personality (2) The impact it is having on their own health & happiness and (3) How...