The Wellness Puzzle Podcast

Having lived with lower levels of energy for a few years as she moved through my early 50's, Adrienne's life took a downward spiral that did not look pretty. She was no longer in control of her life. In fact, her life controlled her. Scared of what life would look-like 1-5-10 years ahead (if she did not make some drastic changes), she chose instead to live life on my terms.  Over a 12-month period...

With over 25 years of personal experience and professional involvement in the counter-trafficking movement, Jennisue Jessen has gathered intimate knowledge of the depths of trauma survivors endure. Having been sold into the sex trade at a very young age, she has seen the darkest corners of humanity.  However, rather than letting those experiences define her, they have ignited a passion within her...

Van Marinos is a man passionate about his family, helping others and living a purposeful life. His is the founder and owner of Community Moves , which is a health and fitness service for over 50s that need to engage in more structured and regular physical activity. His mission is to  deliver small group exercise sessions that target all aspects of physical fitness including strength, aerobic capac...

Growing up in Egypt, Marleen didn’t have the easiest childhood. She was surrounded by stress and fear with no one to confide in. This led her down the path of emotional eating and by the age of 13, she was obese. By the age of 15 she realised she had to make a change and that emotional eating wasn’t a healthy or sustainable path.  Faced with feelings of low self-worth and inadequacy taking control...

The Chocolate Bar Life ® was born from Danielle Colley wanting my life to have greater impact and meaning and for my work to be able to help others to live a happier, more peaceful and more kick-ass life. She is an integrative life coach who lives at the foot of a mountain by the Sydney ocean with her rascally kids, her most excellent husband and a swag of delightful animals including a three-legg...

Emily Chidiac’s story of trauma and transformation is the epitome of “defying all odds” built to keep a person in patterns of suffering.  From her history with childhood trauma and sexual abuse, bullying, addiction and abusive relationships, to walking headfirst into the underbelly of the sex industry from a place of self-harm, Emily has become an awe-inspiring Leader in facing our deepest wounds,...

Matt O’Neill comes from generations of struggle, low self-worth, addiction, and abuse. Just as he was spiralling down the same path his father and grandfather had taken before him, he watched the movie The Secret , and everything changed for him. All of a sudden he understood that the outcomes he was and will experience in his life are the result of his thoughts and emotions, and they could be cha...

Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author, dynamic speaker, advisor, and forgiveness coach. She is recognized as one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry.  With over a dozen published books to her name, including her popular title 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power,' Katharine delves deep into the transformative art of forgi...

Shaun Williams is the founder of Bent Couch Counselling, a leading mental health service established in October 2022 that provides compassionate, inclusive support tailored for the LGBTQIA+ community. After coming out in 2019, Shaun transformed his personal journey into a mission to support others in finding resilience, self-acceptance, and meaningful connections. Bent Couch Counselling specialise...

Louise Johnson is a burnout prevention and recovery coach, dedicated to helping professionals and organisations combat burnout. Foremost, she is a burnout survivor. She connects wholeheartedly with her clients as she understands firsthand the pain and frustration they are experiencing.  Her unique advantage is her natural talent for spotting patterns (survival strategies) and gently yet thoroughly...

Benjamin Smith's interest in health started at a young age. He remembers asking my dad who is a dermatologist, all kinds of abstract and philosophical questions. Why is the sky blue? Or why does the sun cause skin issues? He was fascinated with wanting to know why. In his early 20s, he thought about pursuing a career in the medical field, specifically a naturopath. Life changed course on him and h...

Jo King is a name synonymous with excellence in athletic performance. A former World Triathlon Champion Jo has taken the many athletic lessons she has learned and applied them to her unique approach to training.  Jo was a talented junior middle- distance runner and took up triathlon at the age of 18. Two years later, she won the 1996 World Junior title (Olympic Distance) in Cleveland, Ohio. 2 year...

For the past 20 years, Ian Chamandy has helped over 400 CEOs transition from traditional management to the focus; employee motivation/retention and sales benefits of being purpose-driven organizations. CEOs use his simple, 3-step process that starts with defining the ONE thing that makes their organization uniquely remarkable – in 7 words or less. This becomes the company's purpose, and it is used...

From a young age, Fred Liberatore was taught the value of hard work. He owes it to his  parents for instilling this in him, and helped him become who is today! Once he discovered fitness and the potential of our bodies, he was hooked. He wanted to learn more and become the best version of himself. Over four decades ago, he entered the world of bodybuilding. He found his place in the world, and lea...

Cherie Postill is an inspiring speaker, passionate educator, published author, and highly sought-after transformational coach. Cherie lives in a small town nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, just far enough away from the big city to satisfy her love of the outdoors while still remaining close to her first love, people. Her daily support system and cheerleaders for her coaching and wr...

Jonathan Marion grew up in a dysfunctional home, surrounded by emotional and physical abuse, and never fully feeling like he belonged anywhere. He grew up around conflicting views around religion and physical and mental health struggles, including suicide. Attending a private religious day school (while a privilege compared to the lives of many) did not provide comfort for the sensitive, insecure...

Sally Jimson celebrated her birthday on the day we recorded this podcast. She is a Strategic Evolution Specialist: With a proven track record, she has led transformative projects, from repositioning Luxury Celebrity Tanning brands to orchestrating the growth of partner brand awareness and turnover in FMCG businesses. My strategic insights have consistently delivered results, winning more contracts...

Andy Reid has an infectious personality, combined with some incredible insights to help those who are success curious, get some answers. The challenges he has had writing his first book, have highlighted to him that success is available for everyone, irrespective of talent, education, or circumstances. Originally from the UK, Andy is now loving life in Melbourne, Australia. From operating a $13M b...

Larissa Bartlett  is The Mind Games Research Fellow at the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research, having completed 3 years postdoctoral studies as the ISLAND Research Fellow at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. She studies the effects of organisational policies and practices on workplace culture and mental health, the influence of behavioural and lifesty...

I am blessed to have known Perry Venakis for almost 25 years, so far. When we met, he was just starting his personal training journey after a very interesting background as a mechanic, a farmer and then with a passion to help people with their health and well being. He turned his knowledge and experience to help body builders  get positive results in a much more healthy and natural way, and had gr...

Early Challenges and Inner Turmoil Since birth, Marcy Langlois has faced formidable difficulties, undergoing more than twenty surgical procedures to address her cleft lip and palate. This physical struggle only compounded the emotional burdens she endured. Marcy was subjected to relentless teasing and bullying during her childhood, as her appearance and speech differed from her peers. Navigating I...

Evan Kostopolous was a passionate soccer player with a dream and a vision to make it the highest level. From a young age and from strong Greek heritage background, it was all he wanted to do. He worked hard and made to the highest level in Australia until he discovered the dark side of corruption in the sport. As a consequence, it all came crashing down around him, and was left floundering with no...

Ed Doherty, a Massachusetts native who has lived and worked all over the United States in his roles as a restaurant executive, leadership development expert, and volunteer, has completed his new book “Observations at the Speed of Life”: a compelling memoir comprised of short stories from throughout the author’s life, documenting his struggles, triumphs, and various life lessons learned along the w...

Seth Gehle is a multifaceted individual whose journey embodies resilience, determination, and triumph. An accomplished ultra-marathon runner, BJJ athlete, and overall fitness enthusiast, Seth's dedication to physical excellence are matched only by his unwavering commitment to personal growth. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Seth has earned national recognition in the construction industry, g...

Amanda Chocko is a Nutritional Therapy, Sleep Coach and Author of the newly released book-Relax Sleep Thrive: Your 5-Week Journey to Peaceful, Restorative Sleep. Having grappled with insomnia for decades, Amanda decided to take matters into her own hands in 2021 when her sleep issues became chronic. Tired of short-term solutions that failed to address the root cause, she dedicated two years to met...