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
Can fear and nirvana co-exist? Yes! It can be an access point to bliss and enlightenment according to this weeks guest Akshay Nanavati. Akshay is a speaker, athlete, author, former US marine and founder of Fearvana. Akshay’s book comes with the highest recommendations – including one from the Dalai Lama himself. In this interview, we talk through what… Continue reading BMR 32: Fearvana with Akshay Nanavati
Did you know that there are double the number of bullies to the number of victims? What the? Did you know that over a million people get bullied each year? What is the solution? Toby says we need to learn to manage our emotions, Erica speaks of both online and face to face bullying and… Continue reading SE 10: Bullying is NOT COOL!
Our podcast hosts have alot to say about the effects of screens and how they have noticed changes in their own behaviours and moods when they have been on their screens, phones, TV’s and devices! Goodness, can you imagine the impact screens have on younger kids and brains? Take a listen as Toby, Erica and… Continue reading SE 9: Screen Time Should We Be Worried?
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
On this week’s episode, our podcasters, Nicola, Toby and Erica chat about what it means to GET MOVING and how young people can incorporate it into their daily lives. Nicola shares the downsides to being sedentary and Erica questions why it’s even necessary! Toby loves the water and swims, surfs and spends as much time… Continue reading SE 6: Get Moving!
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
Brooke Batchelor is a Paediatric Nurse who knows first hand what it’s like to work shift work, along with experiencing Post Natal Depression. Tune in to hear Brooke’s very heartwarming and personal story, and what made her go looking for holistic therapies such as diet and nutrition to help improve her mental health and wellbeing… Continue reading HSW 76: Post Natal Depression and Nutrition with Brooke Batchelor
Sharon Collon of The Functional Family is passionate about supporting families with special needs. She loves to share step by step, practical strategies and solutions to improve your daily life and routine, helping to reduce the stress and overwhelm that parents of special needs kids are often dealing with. Over the past ten years she has researched… Continue reading AQJ 132: Calming the Chaos – Supporting Kids with ADD, ADHD & Anxiety
This week Brett and Damian have a really robust conversation about THAT Gilette ad. If you haven’t seen it yet you can check it out here. Is this ad an attack on masculinity? Is it yet another nail in the coffin for men and men’s sense of identity or mental health? Or is this merely… Continue reading TWG 382: Masculinity and THAT Gilette ad