The Wellness Puzzle Podcast

Peter Chambers is an inspiring Aussie who, whilst living with the incurable Motor Neurone Disease, has found a reason to be and is living a wonderful life. From deep within he has found peace in the storm and purpose in his adversity and  is now on a mission to make the most of every second, enjoy the simple things in life and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Peter's first sympto...

Delia McCabe, PhD, is based on the Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia, is a powerful spokeswoman for enhancing mental well-being via targeted brain and gut nutrition, using the latest evidence from the field of nutritional neuroscience. Using her psychology background, in combination with her neurological and nutritional knowledge, Delia provides a unique perspective on improving cognitive funct...

I have known Natalie Matthews for more than five years, and the thing that stood out to me most, when I met for the first time, was the confidence this lady exuded as she towered above most people in her six foot three inch body and her three-four inch heels! She has always loved her height and the resulting benefits she has experienced in her life. The only challenge for her, and for many tall wo...

I first saw Tracey Jewel on the reality show, 'Married at First Sight' back in 2018 where she really impressed me with the way she handled herself with an ongoing barrage of traumatic experiences on the show. It was then a random meeting where Tracey and I actually met for the first time, and after that, I was even more impressed with this inspiring lady  At that time I didn't know that she was al...

I first saw Tim Robards on the reality show, 'The Bachelor' back in 2013 where he really impressed me with his approach to the show, and the ladies on the show. It's no surprise he met and married his wife, Anna, on that show and they had recently had their first child. It was a random meeting at Melbourne airport where I first met him and Anna, and I was very grateful for their openness to chat. ...

Laura Hingston is an Australian 10m platform diver on a world stage and aspiring for her first Olympic Games in Tokyo 2021, but that was not always the case. As a determined 5 year old, Laura finally convinced her parents after 3 years of asking, to let her learn gymnastics. Very quickly, with incredible focus, she became an elite gymnast, but the young Victorian transferred through the VIS to Div...

Delia McCabe, PhD, is based on the Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia, is a powerful spokeswoman for enhancing mental well-being via targeted brain nutrition, using the latest evidence from the field of nutritional neuroscience. Using her psychology background, in combination with her neurological and nutritional knowledge, Delia provides a unique perspective on improving cognitive function, inc...

Deborah Stathis was a normal, happy and optimistic 19-year-old, when the car she was driving hit a slippery part of the highway, slid out of control and wrapped itself around a telegraph pole, crushing her on the inside. There were no airbags in the car, so Deb sustained life-altering injuries to her face, her eyes and her brain. Medical professionals stated that she would never be the same and wo...

Heather Rendulic wants to live in a world where everyone feels empowered when they face life’s challenges. She knows how hard life can get. As a young stroke and brain surgery survivor, she learned the tools needed to become an overcomer. When she’s not working as a Human Resources Professional, Heather is sharing her message of hope as a motivational speaker, mentor and author as she shares the a...

What can we learn from the year 2020 that we can use to transform our life in 2021 and beyond? In this week's podcast I am excited to talk to six amazing people to get their experiences, insights and ideas about 2020 and some great advice as to how you can make this new year your very best year, so far. My guests this week include: Brad McEwan has decades of experience as a successful media person...

I met Morgan Beard through Fernando Parnes, founder of BestBeing and sponsor of this podcast. Morgan and I spoke in podcast #10, called Getting through the mud and the muck . I was immediately impressed, engaged and inspired by this 30 year old dynamo. Listening to her wisdom, you would certainly not expect someone so young in years. As you listen to Morgan's maturity, it's hard to imagine she has...

Adam Wallace is energetic, animated (yes, even on a podcast), passionate and purpose-driven. To me, he epitomises what living your best life looks like. He loves everything he does, he is making a difference in many people's lives and he is leaving a legacy that will live on, long after he is gone. He has a tattoo which represents, 'remember death, live forever.' To him this means we need to recog...

Whilst unconsciously chasing what society expected of him, happiness, corporate success, and material gain, Sean O'Leary found himself lost. His marriage over, his bank balance non-existent, his health failing and his life meaningless. The only joy in his life were is three children, and it was thinking about how, at the age of 42, his obesity and failing health would impact his relationship with...

Originally from the UK, Sarah Willoughby has always been intrigued by what connects us and why we are here. Attaining an Honours Degree in Business Studies and Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Sarah spent 10 years working in the corporate world and at a university. During this time Meditation and Mindfulness became increasingly important to cope with daily work stress and seconda...

Lillian Nejad, PhD, is a registered and endorsed clinical psychologist, author and media personality with over 20 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals with mild to severe psychological issues and disorders. Her mission is to promote accurate and nonjudgmental views on mental health, and to provide REAL information and strategies for a variety of psychological problems...

Deborah Stathis was a normal, happy and optimistic 19-year-old, when the car she was driving hit a slippery part of the highway, slid out of control and wrapped itself around a telegraph pole, crushing her on the inside. There were no airbags in the car, so Deb sustained life-altering injuries to her face, her eyes and her brain. Medical professionals stated that she would never be the same and wo...

As a nine year old, a skeptical Matthew Law had his first interaction with God in the way of a recurring dream. as a fifteen year old, the miracle occurred that took him down the path that had led to the life of a pastor at the Doncaster City Church. It's actually a pretty cool story. Matt has a heart for people, is passionate about making a difference and is committed to the difference a relation...

Amanda Webster suffered trauma after trauma in her younger years which led to some serious mindset and emotional challenges. Years of therapy, prescriptions, journaling, Yoga and self-help books still left her struggling with unmanageable clinical depression that she masked with drugs, alcohol and self-harm. It got to the point where she stood on the window ledge of a foreign hotel room, ready to...

Throughout her career, Mandi Freger has served in multiple roles within many service lines of behavioral health treatment, including acting as a supervisor in both outpatient and residential settings. In providing decades of psychotherapeutic treatment to various populations, she has gained extensive experience with those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mandi was one of the initial candidates to o...

For as long as Kimberly Vandenberg can remember, she has loved the water. It was no doubt that she would go on to be an Olympian, she just didn't think it would take as long or be as hard as it was. Persistence, courage and five attempts at Olympic selection finally saw her dream become a reality. She explained that when she was able to block out the noise around her, be in the moment and stay foc...

Stacey Copas was a sporty, energetic and driven young girl whose life was turned upside down after diving into a shallow pool as a 12 years old. After breaking her neck, drowning and then being revived, she was told she would never walk again. Now in a wheelchair for life, what would she do with a future that, at one point, seemed so bright? After many years of despair, depression and drugs, Stace...

Derrick Kirk was born into a disadvantaged family in the USA. He was not eating every day and, at six years old, he was removed from his mother's care and placed into an orphanage. He stayed there until they could legally longer keep him, and at 18 years old he was given some money and dropped into the world to fend for himself. Ill-equipped to do so, Derrick very quickly found himself homeless. H...

My conversation with Craig Harper, as always, is one you will get an enormous amount of value from. I just knew, before the conversation started, it was going to be a powerful and profound conversation.  Both Craig and I have struggled with an unhealthy relationship with food and eating, in two very different ways. In this podcast we get raw and real and discuss how to build a positive relationshi...

Born in South Africa, Kelly-Anne Garnier always had a dream and a passion to become a doctor and help people. After starting that journey, it was waylayed as her path redirected her to Australia and into the business banking sector. Yes, a long way from being a doctor! She was very successful in the banking world, but had a nagging feeling that it was not her path. So, she again started working to...

Right now in 2020, the greatest issue gripping the world is not the Coronavirus, but the stress, anxiety, uncertainty and mental health issues it is causing. Sara Picken-Brown has generously offered a wonderful solution to help you more effectively deal with challenges, stress and uncertainty through her regular fabulous guided meditation skills.  Sara has achieved incredible success in her life,...