The Wisdom of Women

Shani Waugh Shani Waugh is an Australian professional golfer who traveled the world and experienced the highs and lows of life on the pro circuit. In this revealing conversation, Shani speaks of her experiences in a sport renowned for sexism and discrimination.  She also shares the dramatic wins and the real stories behind the scenes. Links: Shani Waugh  shaniwaughgolf.com.au/ Host Socials: Shauna...

Content Warning:  This episode discusses in detail the experiences of a child abuse detective.  Issues spoken include child abuse, child predator activities, body safety, consent, sex, grooming, sexting, and online safety. Kristi McVee Former Detective and Specialist Child Interviewer Kristi McVee shares her ‘must-have’ tips, advice, and lessons acquired during her career as a police officer where...

Caitlin Lomax Caitlin Lomax once walked the runways of Paris as an international model. Her rise in the fashion world was fast and compelling, from her small country home to the world spotlight....and then she stepped away. Caitlin instead returned to her first love of technology and the digital world. Her fascinating journey takes us from stories of the rich and famous, to the lows of depression...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode has conversations that relate to serious health issues, death and mental health. We advise listener discretion.  Taryn Barrett  Taryn Barrett is a Mum with a simple wish - to see her youngest son Conner to live a long, happy life, fall in love and maybe have a family of his own. Just weeks after Connor’s birth, he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. This began a journ...

Danielle Bond Danielle Bond believes music has the power to connect, transform and inspire. From her early days as an opera singer in Paris, Dani has embraced the magic of song and now uses her passion to change the lives of children. She took a choir from the country to the world stage, where those little voices sang majestically to a King. Vocal Fusion Choir https://www.vocalfusionchoir.org/ Aus...

Content Warning:  This episode has discussions around workplace discrimination, bullying,  harassment, and inappropriate behavior.  Discussions also cover death and trauma. Shauna Willis For 35 years Shauna Willis worked in regional television.  From a children’s show to a news journalist, weather girl, and plenty in between.  This is the story of a woman who spent a lot of time saying ‘fine elsew...

Content warning:  This episode discusses subjects including Depression, Mental Health, Epilepsy, Body Image, Self Harm and Suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Sidney Willis When chronic illness takes you into a mental health nightmare.  Sidney was a happy, bright, and athletic teenager before a sudden and chronic medical condition took her on a traumatic and life-altering journey. At a time w...

Content Warning:  This episode discusses subjects including Mental Health, Bullying, and Body Image. Alexis McDonald At just 17 years of age, Alexis took her experiences as a victim of bullying and turned them into a safe space online to encourage, guide and support women through their daily challenges.  This inspiring young woman worked tirelessly in a field she had no experience in and built a p...

Content Warning:  This episode contains discussions around death, dying, terminal illness, and mental health. Professor Samar Aoun 2023 WA Australian of the Year Professor Samar is considered an International leader in changing the way we talk about death, and breaking the taboos around dying. Death literacy is about preparing for end of life, and Samar is a strong campaigner for changing the way...

Content Warning:  This episode discusses foster care, being made a ward of the state, anxiety, depression, mental health and death. Jo Eaton Here’s a lady who’s lived a life! From fashion designer to serving a Lord, managing an underground jazz club, and then studying to be an architect.  Jo Eaton has lived an interesting life, that began as a foster baby, with a young mum desperate to keep her da...

Content Warning:  This episode discusses subjects including Drugs, Drug Addiction, Drug Use, Family Trauma, Suicide, Grief, and Depression. Julie Kent Julie describes herself as just your average Mum, whose life changed in a moment after a Facebook post about her son’s Meth addiction went viral across the world. Julie was heartbroken. Amidst the fear of losing her son to Meth, Julie decided she ha...

Content Warning:  This episode discusses subjects including Gender Discrimination, Workplace Bullying, and offensive sports commentary. Jan Cooper OAM Meet Jan Cooper,  a footy powerhouse, whose voice and determination created the Women’s AFL football code. She was told girls couldn’t play football. Jan took a dream and made it a reality for the hundreds of thousands of women who now play Australi...

Content Warning: This episode discusses subjects including Self Harm, Suicide, Mental Health, Epilepsy, Body Image, Depression, Foster Care, Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment. Who are the women behind The Wisdom of Women? Meet Shauna, Jo and Sidney – three friends from very different backgrounds and ages but with the same idea – to tell the amazing stories of everyday women. We wanted to sc...

Content Warning: This episode discusses serious or life threatening medical diagnosis, graphic images of post-surgery, Breast Cancer impact and loss of life through terminal cancer. Wendy Dixon Breast Cancer – one woman’s journey after an unexpected diagnosis. Wendy loved her breasts but had no hesitation in deciding on a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She needed to li...

Welcome to the Wisdom of Women Podcast, we invite you to join us on a weekly transformative journey of inspiration and empowerment. Through engaging conversations with remarkable women from diverse backgrounds, we explore their personal and professional journeys, uncovering the wisdom, insights, and practical advice they have gained along the way. From breaking barriers and overcoming challenges t...