First, they deny it. Then they reject it. Then they accept it. Then they claim it. “We are in a medical renaissance. In the next five years, there’s going to be tremendous opposition.” When interviewing guests for my podcast, there have been a couple of “pinch me” moments where I’ve sat down with someone who’s… Continue reading STNH 9: Live from the Bioceuticals Symposium – Dr Albert Mensah
There is so much hype these days about going to the gym to keep fit and healthy. What do you think about it all? Crossfit, F45, Snap, Fitness First, Jetts….. Is this a craze or is it something we should be paying attention to? Are you someone who likes to take advantage of the great… Continue reading SE 19: To Gym or Not to Gym
Whoo Hooo!!! This week our show hosts, Laura, Toby and Bridget chat with Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball team members, Laura Scherian and Annika Jones!! It’s so inspiring to chat to two absolute legends in their field who have followed their passion all the way to the top! Imagine being paid to do something you love… Continue reading SE 18: Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Team interview
We are so excited to welcome the incredibly talented Laura Pettigrew as the newest host to the Speak Up and Engage team. Both Toby and Bridget interview Laura to discover her amazing journey to the age of 21 and crack up laughing to one of Laura’s funniest and whackiest moments especially facilitating a ‘baby race’… Continue reading SE 17: Spotlight on Laura Pettigrew
Wow, there are some awesome relationships that start when we are at school and there are also some of the most heartbreaking times as we explore our first loves and first encounters of adulthood. Today our podcasters explore if teenage relationships are a good thing or if they are a road to self-destruction? Do you… Continue reading SE 15: Teenage Relationships
Why is Self-love and self care so vital for our growth? Have we grown up in a societal culture that doesn’t teach us to treat ourselves with care? Have we grown up without the skills to handle our own emotions and to care and nurture ourselves instead of looking to others to do it for… Continue reading SE 14: The Power of Self-Love
Meditation, mindfulness and changing the world…. That’s what is waiting for you in this weeks episode of Speak Up and Engage. What is meditation anyway? How does a 15-year-old boy meditate? What changes when you’re 19 or 21? Listen in as our hosts explore their own personal relationships to meditation and mindfulness and how they… Continue reading SE 13: Meditation – Is this the way to positive change?
Dr. Natalie Challis is a neuro-psychotherapist who specialises in treating children with anxiety and other health concerns. She says, “What drives me? Mothers. I want to be an advocate for mothers experiencing the same distress and frustration I felt.” Dr. Nat first became interested in children’s mental health when her son started showing signs of… Continue reading AQJ 138: Childhood Anxiety & the Inflamed Brain
Wowsers, at just 19 years old, our Erica Claire has experienced her fair share of life’s ups and downs! In this episode, we get up close and personal with Erica to discover what makes her tick, what gets her inspired and how she keeps herself focused on making a difference to the people she loves.… Continue reading SE 4: Spotlight on Erica Claire
In today’s podcast, our hosts introduce themselves, why they are participating in Speak Up and Engage, what they hope to achieve for the listeners and how their life’s journey has brought them to today! A little nervous, a little excited and very inspired to make a difference, Nicola (21), Erica (19) and Toby (15) will… Continue reading SE 1: Welcome to Speak Up and Engage