Get Off The Bench Podcast

Andres Ruiz is a motivational speaker, Tedx Speaker, Confidence and Leadership coach, and radio show host on 1030 AM The Voice and 106.3 The Groove in Arizona.He is also the author of 10 books, 6 of those books were #1 on Amazon. He is also a children's author.Andres has also been featured on CBS, NBC and Fox. Andres' has served over 40,000 youth in his community. His Mission is to help our youth and his clients do what inspires them to make the world a better place.Socials:Website: https://ibelieveinmyself.org/LinkedIn: Andres Ruiz FB: Andres Ruiz Youtube: I Believe In Myself Insta: Andres Ruiz @andresruizmotivates Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Alarna Bell is a passionate makeup artist with over 30 years of experience.From the glamorous runways of New York Fashion Week to the exotic beaches of Bali and Vietnam, she has had the privilege of working all over the world. She is the Director of Make up for Miss Universe in 3 regions, Singapore, New Zealand and her homeland of Australia.Alongside Alarna’s international endeavours, she has also taught in classrooms and workshops across Australia, sharing her expertise with aspiring makeup artists.Throughout her career, Alarna has had the opportunity to work with esteemed individuals,                                 including Golden Globe winners, WWE Wrestling Mega Stars, even the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show. She has also had the honour of showcasing her makeup knowledge on television channels 9 and 7 in Australia.Over the years, Alarna has come to realise that using the right tools is vital for achieving the desired results. After observing students and having thousands of faces in her own hands, she know how discouraging it can be to not have the right tools and knowledge of how to use them correctly. So she created Alarna Makeup Solutions, which assist people with a curated collection of high-quality tools that are essential for flawless makeup application. To complement these tools, Alarna provides visual guides that not only demonstrate how to use them but also explain the reasoning behind each technique.Socials:Website: https://alarna.au/LinkedIn: Alarna Bell Insta: Alarna Bell Make Up Artist @alarna.au FB: Alarna Make Up Solutions TikTok: Alarna Make Up Solutions @alarnamakeupsolutions Mentions:Toy Box Australia https://toyboxaustralia.org/Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Bloomberg Businessweek wrote, “Nir Eyal is the habits guy. Want to understand how to get app users to come back again and again? Then Eyal is your man.”He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. His books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over 1 million copies in over 30 languages.Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, “the best business book of 2019.”In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today.Nir invests in habit-forming products that improve users’ lives. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot! (, Canva, Homelight, Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Byte Foods, FocusMate, Dynamicare, Wise App, and Sunnyside.Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.Socials:Website: NIR and FAR https://www.nirandfar.com/LinkedIn: Nir Eyal Youtube: Nir and Far blog X: Nir Eyal https://twitter.com/nireyalEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

For over 30 years, Simon Rinne survived mental illness. Undiagnosed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, and Anxiety saw him turn from happy-go-lucky kid to dependent on alcohol to feel "normal". A parental break-up saw him become "the man of the house" - and this is where things turned dark.Social norms that tell boys and men to "suck it up" kept me quiet... and in that quiet, Simon’s mind turned to suicidal thoughts.But he survived and after 20 years of suffering in silence, he finally reached out for help in 2012. Simon was diagnosed, and started seeing a therapist. However, Simon expected the therapist to wave a magic wand and cure him. That didn't happen, so Simon kept doing what he was doing.It wasn't until Simon became a dad that he started to reflect on how he was showing up. 1 year later, he burned out. This is where Simon discovered mindfulness, and started to turn from survivor to thriver.Simon is now 40 years old, sober, and using his pain to fuel his passion - talking about mental health! Not only does he love to talk about it, but he designed his therapy business around making therapy easy for men who really struggle to open up.Simon has also completed a Masters Degree in Social Work and established Mindful Men - a therapy business and global movement encouraging men to men to adopt mindful living, combat the stigma around mental health, and lower alarming rates of domestic violence and suicide.Socials:Website: www.mindful-men.com.auMindful Men Podcast LinkedIn: Simon Rinne FB: Mindful Men Insta: Simon@Mindful Men  @mindful.men.aus Youtube: Mindful Men Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy, which helps people design and deliver TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches and one-of-a-kind brands.She is also the CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach, that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online and in public.Sam is the author of 10 books including Tongue Fu!®, POP!, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week, IDEApreneur, and Wash Post bestseller Got Your Attention?Her newest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Publishers Weekly review and endorsements from Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, Lynn Twist, JJ Virgin, Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Whole Foods founder John Mackey who calls it “The course-correct for today’s cancel culture.” Sam's work has been featured in dozens of publications including NY Times, Forbes, Fast Company and, Harvard Business Review. She has been interviewed on every major network including NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR and MSNBC.Fun Fact:  Sam Horn and her Tongue Fu! team stumped the panel on the TV Show To Tell the Truth.Sam has had the privilege of speaking to more than half a million people worldwide from China to Chicago, Ireland to England, and for clients like Intel, Oracle, Accenture, American Bankers Assn.Sam co-founded the Business Book Festival (held at USA Today headquarters) and served as the Emcee and Executive Director of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference for 17 years.She also served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $27.8 billion (yes, that’s a B) in funding – and has been brought in by NASA, TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson's NEW NOW LEADERS to teach public speaking/media training. Sam’s LinkedIn Learning course has been translated into 6 languages and is used by organizations around the world, (e.g., Amazon, KPMG, Walmart,) as part of their communication – customer service – leadership training.As a consultant, Sam helps clients - including Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity and Charlie Pellerin, Project Manager of the Hubble Telescope - get their books out of their head and into the world. Sheri Salata (Former Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Pres. of Harpo Productions and OWN) calls Sam “one of the bright lights and most accessible wisdom-sharers in our culture today.”Website: https://samhorn.com/LinkedIn: Sam Horn FB: Sam Horn’s Intrigue Agency Insta: Sam Horn @samhornintrigueYoutube: Sam Horn Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Leigh McDonald, has been a resident of Gippsland for most of his life and is widely recognised as one of the best local football players the area has ever seen. He has achieved great success as a player and coach, leading Churchill to a premiership and coaching Wonthaggi. Football has also taken Leigh across the country playing in 3 different state leagues.However, Leigh's passion for the game has come at a cost. Over a span of 20 years, he endured more than 40 concussions, including a severe incident in the VFL where he was knocked unconscious and suffered a brain bleed. These repeated head injuries have led to Leigh being diagnosed with CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.Despite the challenges he faces, Leigh has chosen to use his experience to raise awareness about CTE. Leigh is also on a mission to help implement concussion protocols in regional leagues and has embarked on a campaign to educate others of the signs to lookout for with your loved ones after receiving head trauma. Leigh will be running a marathon on the Gold Coast to raise funds for The Concussion Legacy Foundation, where he also serves on the board. Leigh's determination to show that it is possible to lead a fulfilling life with CTE is truly inspiring.Socials:Leigh Michelle McDonald Mention:The Concussion Legacy Foundation Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

I went on a cruise ship around 40 years ago and hated it. Everybody on board had gastro, the flu, or sea sickness. I had the latter and needed an injection to ease the vomiting and nausea. But, it doesn’t end there or end well. I had an allergic reaction to the vaccine and blew up in huge red welts all over my body. I was not interested in sunning myself on the deck, or gracing the beaches of the pacific islands. Instead, I waited patiently to dock at each new port, and armed with a video recorder the size of a TV news camera, I ran solo to explore the undiscovered distant region of the island while fancying myself as a roving reporter.I vowed never to sail the high sea again.Fast forward to 2023, my partner says “I booked us on a family cruise”. My worst nightmare come true! However, I decided to put all my past negative grumblings behind me and give it a go. Have I changed my mind? You’ll have to take a listen…

A graduate of Boston College, Burke started out in television as a production Assistant while working other odd jobs, from bar bouncer, golf caddy to factory assemblyman, to sustain the meager TV industry income. His height and physical build came in handy, scoring him a gig loading grip trucks for Powerhouse Films, which further exposed him to commercials and films in and around the New England area. He soon became the ‘go to’ guy of Production Assistants in Boston, working every motion picture produced in Massachusetts. After a move to Los Angeles in 1990, Burke quickly moved up the production ranks, working as First Assistant Director on an independent film with Johnny Depp. Nicknamed “the Irish Bull” by his west coast colleagues, Burke went on to secure Assistant Director credits including, Jerry Bruckheimer’s acclaimed TV series Skin, Close to Home, CSI Miami, and the pilot for Desperate Housewives. He spent his last five years on Chicago PD. In 2003, Burke was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Three years of doctor visits, nine operations and chemotherapy treatments were all included in part of his rigorous 14-hour shoot day routine. To no surprise, given his well known tenacity, Burke conquered the disease into remission mostly by himself. The experience empowered him to take inventory of his life, specifically his trade, leading him to approach his career from an alternative perspective that was better aligned with his personal values. Best known in the industry for his talent, perseverance and respectful collaboration with colleagues on all levels.Socials:Website: https://tommyburke.com/LinkedIn: Tommy Burke Insta: Tommy Burke @tommy_burke_dga Podcast: Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

For way too long, toxic masculinity has run rife. Men have been taught to be tough, not to cry, don’t show emotions and all the other damaging rhetoric. They’ve also been subjected to abuse and put downs for showing signs of kindness and warmth. This has to stop. The four men I talk about in this episode are indeed putting a stop to the harmful narrative that causes many men to self-loath and in some cases, take their own life. Mark MacManus, Matt Ferguson, Leigh McDonald and Steven Baker aren’t afraid to cry, and are actively sharing their stories in an effort to support men and others to ask for help and believe in themselves. Essentially they want people to know they are ok just the way they are.Socials:The Restoration Project https://www.facebook.com/restorationgippsland/Build Grit with Steven Bakerhttps://www.facebook.com/buildGRIThttps://www.buildgrit.com.au/Matthew Fergusonhttps://www.instagram.com/mattyferg21/?hl=enChronic Traumatic EncephalopathyAccording to the Boston University CTE Center, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. CTE is caused in part by repeated traumatic brain injuries, which include concussions and nonconcussive impacts.Source: Concussion Legacy Foundation

Tracie Lund is the Manager of the Morwell Neighbourhood House and has worked tirelessly in the community since starting there in 2012. She has introduced and championed much-needed initiatives, resulting in the Morwell Neighbourhood House becoming a renowned hub where vital support is available for everyone, no matter their circumstances.One significant initiative of the Morwell Neighbourhood House, is People’s Kitchen. Each week, community volunteers work together at A Kinder Cup, another initiative of MNH, to cook meals for local people experiencing food insecurity.Tracie is passionate about grassroots democracy and strongly believes that investment in and support of the community improves health and wellbeing, resilience, and employment opportunities. Her experience in supporting the local community every day on the ground has given her insight into what is required as the community navigates the future.Socials:Website: Morwell Neighbourhood House https://morwellnh.org.au/FB: Morwell Neighbourhood HouseA Kinder Cup cafe Website: Tracie Lund https://tracielund.com.au/Mentions:Latrobe Health Assembly Energy Australia Yallourn Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Tiffanee Cook is a boxer, trainer, epigenetics coach, speaker and host of the podcast ‘Roll With The Punches’, who uncovered her childhood trauma when she stepped into the boxing ring at 29.“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face”Tiffanee has learned this as a business woman, performance coach and boxer; from the comfort, predictability and safety provided by the corporate world, to the lessons and let-downs in and out of the boxing ring. Coming to the realisation that, in order to have one’s hand raised in triumph, adversity, discomfort and combat must be navigated. In the face of the messiness of life, do we fight or do we flee?Fuelled by the unexpected. Tiff's exposure to the corporate boxing experience opened her eyes to the connection between our physical, mental and spiritual selves.  It lifted the lid on a world full of opportunities far beyond the one in which she once lived and it paved a path to growth, success, health and above all happiness.Tiff is also the inspiration behind the latest album from Australian rock legend, Mark Seymour and has been honoured with a song dedicated to her.Socials:Website: tiffaneeandco.com.au  Youtube: Tiffanee Cook | Roll With The Punches Podcast Insta: Roll With The Punches Podcast  @rollwiththepunches_podcastFB: Roll With The Punches @rollwiththepunchespodcastTwitter: Roll With The Punches | Tiffanee CookEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Rosemary has been in alternate dispute resolution for over 15 years with a specialisation in family mediation and restorative justice practices.As a family dispute resolution practitioner, she has helped many families to separate and re-establish in a respectful and child focused way.She is on various Restorative Justice panels for Commonwealth agencies, including the Defence Force Ombudsman, the National Redress Scheme, and the Territories Stolen Generation Scheme.Her practice draws on being present with clients as they navigate the changes and challenges that confront them, doing so in a trauma-informed and strengths-based way.As a facilitator & trainer, she has been able to share her knowledge and experience on a larger scale, assisting mediators and mental health practitioners to work with a strengths-based lens.Her interest and continued professional development in the area of child development, trauma and neuroscience have added another layer of meaning to the way in which she works and has placed her in a unique position to observe, learn, reflect and share.Rosemary also holds a strong academic record, which includes undergraduate and postgraduate law, couples and family therapy and family dispute resolution.Her initial interest in mediation was sparked by her undergraduate studies and led her to further study mediation and negotiation at Harvard University.Merging her experience as a family mediator with her study of neuroscience and trauma, Rosemary's first book explores trends in managing personal adversity and proposes a strengths-based tool for self-reflection and has been endorsed by leaders in the field of the treatment of trauma.She offers workshops and information sessions on these concepts, in high schools, businesses and with mental health practitioners.As a chronic over-thinker, Rosemary experienced first-hand the transformative impact of rewriting overthinking into strengths reflection and is committed to sharing this with the world.Socials:Website: http://www.rosemarygattuso.com/LinkedIn: Rosemary Gattuso Insta: Rosemary Gattuso @rosemarygattuso FB: Rosemary Gattuso Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Emotional Intelligence can be quite an elusive thing. We all think we have it, many don’t, and some excel at it. But what does it really mean? In this episode I discuss how we all have emotions, they are all positive even thought they don’t always feel that way, and that we always have a choice about how we respond.  I talk about how suppressing emotions can make you sick and you will always have leakage, often at the most inconvenient time, and how reacting can create very damaging outcomes. There are 6 questions for you to answer if you feel like digging a little deeper. This episode is not a comprehensive look at emotional intelligence, more so a brief snapshot to inspire more exploration.

Brock Williams is a 4th year chiropractic student who left his home town of Rosedale to pursue his career. But with his heart still back in Rosedale, and a mate with cancer requiring ongoing care, Brock decided to take on a challenge to show his support to his mate Xavier.His big audacious goal was to run 1,000 kilometres from Adelaide to Rosedale and raise money and awareness for children’s cancer, and specifically for the Sony Foundation Australia.Brock raised $45,000 which is estimated to help up to 300 families with away from home accommodation while supporting their loved one in hospital.While crossing the finish line in his beloved home town was as grand as a king’s homecoming, the challenges he faced along the way were not so wonderful. Multiple physical injuries and unkind weather conditions, also left Brock also battling the mental demons until he finally overcome all that was thrown at him and glided through the final few daysBrock’s ultimate message to anybody who’ll listen, is that he’s just an ordinary guy who found something bigger than himself to care about, and with meaning and purpose, we can do anything.Socials:Insta: Brock Williams @brockwilliamss FB: Brock Williams Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Up until 2003, I was a lazy Buddhist and a Trauma/ ICU/ ER Nurse who inconsistently meditated, read the occasional self help book, and was too overworked to recognize or remember my gifts. I was a single Mom, exhausted, and not seeking anything remotely resembling the metaphysical except maybe a good night's sleep with a prophetic dream. Abruptly, on a random Tuesday, everything changed.In October 2003 I found out my closest friend at work was murdering people. This was a true friend I confided in, shared secrets with, and trusted with my life. I adored him. After I helped the Detectives from the New Jersey Prosecution put him behind bars, I set out on a magical path to answer my scariest question:How the hell could I love someone so dark?The journey down the Rabbit Hole to that answer brought me face-to-face with spiritual gurus, energy healers, visionaries, and real-life, spontaneously awakened, modern day Buddhas. I read book after book and took every workshop I could find. I had set out to heal myself and in that process, I had many Spiritually Transformative Events. I also was shown my own gifts, my own team of Spirit Guides, and surprising intuitive abilities which I effortlessly access every. single. moment. of. every. day.  I now have created a life filled with abundance, exotic travels, and beautiful relationships. My amazingly full and adventurous life was created through a deep understanding of this Matrix we live in. I DID receive and answer to my question, and it was surprisingly beautiful and simple.The answer appeared loudly during an energy healing session.“Without being inspired by the intense darkness, I would not have been open to receiving all that this physical/spiritual Realm had to offer me.”‘The darkness in him was also in me and it was leading me to the light within this world.’I am now a Reiki Master, a Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Meditation Instructor, DreamSculptor Practitioner, Reconnective Healer, Integrative Energy Healer, Past Life Regressionist, Crystal Language Reader, Medical Intuitive, and learned "The Work" from Byron Katie. Pulling from dozens of different learned modalities and my own special access to the other Realms, I now help others develop a unique Guidance Plan for deeper connections. Socials:Website: https://www.amythegoodnurse.com/Website: https://www.mostimportantpatient.com/Insta: Amy Loughren Ridgeway @amythegoodnurseEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Time out is critical. It’s way too easy to hustle and grind and think we have to live up to the expectations of other people. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can succeed and achieve amazing things, even if you take the time to rejuvenate and take care of yourself. It’s that old oxygen mask analogy in play here. Put yours on first or you won’t be able to help anybody else.

Terry Tucker is a sought-after speaker who believes in the power of a good story to motivate, inspire, and encourage others to lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives.By combining his twelve-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and law enforcement expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, virtual events, panels, meetings, and seminars.Terry is the Founder of Motivational Check LLC and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master's degree from Boston University. He has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a customer service manager, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, a high school basketball coach, and a cancer warrior.He is the author of the book Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines. In addition, he is quoted in the new book, Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong Terry has also developed The 4 Truths, to encourage, guide, and support the audiences he speaks with:1. Control your mind, or it will control you.2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more resilient individual.3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people.4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated. Socials:Website: motivationalcheck.comEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Let’s rethink rats. There are still around 110 million active landmines around the world, and detecting and destroying them is not a cheap or easy process, partly due to the weight and inefficiency of humans. Rats on the other hand, are extremely efficient at detecting landmines and other explosives and are being used around the world to help return land to local communities. The organisation leading the way with rats is APOPO. Not only can the rats detect TNT, they are also used to detect tuberculosis and are now being trained for search and rescue, to detect people trapped under rubble.

Kindness, gratitude, simplicity and community are four words that easily come to mind when thinking about Cambodia. During a recent trip to deliver an accelerate version of my Confident Leaders Program, so many other things became apparent about the privileged way we live in developed countries. As well as how impactful it can be when you bring your whole self to work and truly invest in loving those around you.

Anishinaabe, Music composer, Multi-MusicianGrowing up in a musical household, Jaimi was singing before she was talking; and it was only a matter of time before she picked up an instrument of her own. At the age of four, her father brought home a mini keyboard, and she immediately started training her ear and taught herself how to play. When she was 12, Jaimi had asked to learn how to play guitar as well. As she grew older, she taught herself how to play more instruments, and write music.One late night out, Jaimi was at a concert with one of her friends who was going through a rough time with her partner at the time. Her friend told her that she felt like the villain because her partner kept playing the victim card all the time, and said she was tired of it and SHE wanted to be the victim for once when she ends the relationship. Jaimi thought about it, and said that she didn’t have to settle for being either the villain OR the victim, she could be her own hero. A couple days later, thinking about this conversation, Jaimi sat at her piano and wrote a song for her friend, saying exactly that. Just a few weeks later, her friend ended her relationship with her toxic partner, and is now in a better place.This experience planted the idea that Jaimi could actually HELP people with her music in her mind, she just couldn’t quite figure out how. She and her husband attended a seminar called The Hero Round Table later that year, which included a workshop tailored towards using your talents to help people. Filling out the worksheet, an idea was formed. Jaimi was always able to write her own music to heal her own heartbreaks and celebrate her triumphs. While her friends had popular songs written by other well known artists they had connected to in their own battles, they couldn’t write their own music. But… What if Jaimi could write songs for them? Finally, it clicked. This workshop helped form the idea that people could come to Jaimi with their own struggles to get a different perspective, to help them heal their hearts, to help them get closure, through a song tailored specifically to them. Jaimi could take their thoughts, feelings, and any phrases or questions they might have and write them a song. It’s still new, and Jaimi is still putting everything together so she is able to make this dream into a reality, but steps are being taken every day to make this happen. There is currently a portfolio being put together while Jaimi is learning the software so there can be examples of how she uses her music to help heal the hearts of people who are struggling. Socials:Insta: Jaimi Magyari @jaico.music FB: Jaimi Magyari Spotify: Jaimi Blurred by Jaimi (album) - https://music.apple.com/us/album/blurred/1697607052Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

As we move into 2024, let’s focus the impact we can make, to humans, animals and the planet. But with flow and not with resistance, always moving our intentions and actions in the right direction.

Let’s slow down a little over this holiday break and consider the things and people we have around us to be grateful for. It’s a stressful time and people do and say some pretty ordinary things due to these conditions. We don’t have to push and shove and place huge expectations on each other. We can choose to slow down, reflect, and extend love and compassion to ourselves and those around us.

In this episode, I talk about values and how important they are as a lens to make great choices. Also, when communicated and demonstrated effectively, they help others to feel a sense of trust around you.

In this episode, I talk about the power of gratitude and joy, and how both of them can transform your life.

In this episode, I talk about taking action. Last week we had our 5th annual Girls With hammers conference, and Gem Gale spoke about her new book that’s about to be released. At last year’s conference, Gem talked about this being an idea. She took action and made it happen.Mentions:Girls With HammersDaughters of the DeepKate GaleTiffanee CookNelly ThomasGem Gale

In this episode, I talk about the power of one idea, and how that one idea can change lives. The problem is, we often give up on our ideas because we fear failure, rejection or criticism. Also in this episode I introduce two amazing young men who are actually saving lives through their ideas. One, Heman Bekele, has invented a soap that has the power top heal melanoma, and is accessible to all. The other, Jack Andraka who was featured in my book ‘Magnificent Kids’. Jack invented a pancreatic test strip, extremely cheap and far more accurate than the regular test methods. What’s your idea?

Megan Munckhof is the co-founder of Lead n Hand, and product for keeping ropes and leads looped perfectly without the tangles.The idea of Lead n Hand was dreamt up many years ago by Megan’s Dad (Darcy White) who is a farmer and contractor in Queensland. It came about due to a need to tidy up his service vehicle and to provide a storage for all his leads and hoses. The issue of tangled ropes and cords is a problem a lot of people have, and this is what drove him to find a solution. The handheld device is secured to your cord, hose, rope etc on one end so you will always have it handy. The size of your loops depends on the length of your cord and where you wish to store it. The ergonomic shape is suited to both left and right handers and many different sized cords etc. You simply just click your item into the Lead n Hand and keep it secure for storage. Darcy started by making a prototype in his shed then advanced to the family kitchen, where he heated up the plastic to mould it into shape. The family toyed with many ideas about how to over engineer it, but then simplified the shape and functions to what exists today. Megan and Darcy have gone through the process of Patenting, trademarking, and securing the design in many different countries. This has taken a long time but has been well supported by a fantastic team. Lead n Hand is an all Australian made and owned product registered with the Australian Made Campaign.Lead n Hand is very new to the market but has already received great feedback and fantastic ideas about how others are using the product for their own application, from electric car/bus leads to people with disabilities with limited hand mobility.  Megan and Darcy are excited to see the growth of Lead n Hand, and hope that people will love it as much as they do. Socials:Website: https://leadnhand.au/FB: Lead n Hand Insta: Lead n Hand @leadnhand Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

In this episode, kindness is the focus. I always wonder why we need specific International Days for particular things, and wonder why we can’t be decent human beings every day of the year. Despite my personal thoughts, November 13th is International Kindness Day, and that should extend to self, others, animals and the planet. By the way, kindness has scientifically proven health benefits, so why wouldn’t be practise it?

In this episode I ponder the answer to the question “What question would you like to ask a time traveller from 200 years in the future?”. Firstly, I’d be surprised that humans still exist at that time! But I’d be curious about what solutions humans found to resolve problems. I’d also want to know what I could do better today to contribute to a better world in the future.

Jan Clarke has been a finalist in many awards across the decades. Teacher of the Year, Telstra Business Woman of the Year, and Nominated for Australian of the Year, but her proudest moment was when she pitched the Door 2 Story and won Founder of the Year in the Launch Victoria pitch event. Jan describes herself as an ‘old lady with a startup’ but in reality she has always been telling stories, advocating on behalf of others for their voice to be heard.  A passionate advocate for people on the inside of an eating disorder ‘Insiders’, and their families on the outside, struggling to understand how to reach their loved on and be effective in supporting their recovery.  With a Master of Education, Jan is recognised Australia wide as an expert in Developmental Education with close to 40 years experience in the delivery of programs across multiple sectors.Her expertise in the field of Eating Disorders has led to opportunities to consult, coordinate and lead teams of multiple stakeholders to deliver humane, sustainable and positive outcomes for people with complex eating disorders and their families.  After a lifetime working in the Eating Disorder and Education fields,  raising 4 fabulous adults and 9 wonderful grandchildren, Jan retired to the farm to enjoy the view from her verandah.   It was Audrey who pulled on her heartstrings and got her off that porch and out of retirement.  In 2019, after 6 years of ‘evidence based’ mainstream eating disorder treatment,  the arrival of adulthood and the independence that comes with this, Audrey had relapsed and her family was in the fight of their life to save her. For the first time in her eating disorder treatment, Audrey was given the space for her voice to be heard.  .  Working together, Audrey, her family, Jan and her treatment team supported this amazing Insider until she gained the insight, skills, strength and capacity to lead her own recovery.  In 2021, Jan pitched an idea that was novel and untested.  A program to help families and carers understand  the ‘Inside’ experience of their loves ones with eating disorders.  What was intended to be a 6 week pilot program of education, skills and support, hosted by Jan and guided through the ‘Insider’ experience, delivered unexpected outcomes.  A beautiful symbiotic relationship between Insiders and carers ‘Outsiders’ emerged.  One where both sides felt validated, understood and supported.  A relationship based on genuine connection, trust, honesty and commitment to one another was the result.  Door 2 has evolved from this original idea into a comprehensive program that is backed by research through practice informed evidence.  Socials:Website: https://door2.com.au/Insta: Door 2 - Recovery from Eating Disorders @door2eatingdisordersPodcast: Inside Door 2 Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

In this episode I chat about the myth that is overnight success. If we were to imagine success as an iceberg, on the top we would see all the accolades, awards, and maybe even what we imagine that person has regarding finances. But we don’t see the stuff beneath the surface that has to happen first. The sacrifice, the tears, the rejection, and so on. We often feel the need to criticise the success of others, but perhaps before we do, we should reframe our thoughts and admire them for their persistence and courage.

Emilia A. Leese, is the co-author of Think Like a Vegan: What everyone can learn from vegan ethics. Emi is also the host of the podcast, Think Like a Vegan. She writes essays on life, travel and veganism for a variety of online publications and is closely involved in a long-term forest rewilding project in the Scottish Highlands. Emi is a speaker on vegan ethics at a variety of events and developed life skills and ethics workshops for underserved youth. She has been a corporate finance lawyer for over twenty years. She and her husband Roger, who is also vegan, live in London and the Highlands. Socials:Website: https://emisgoodeating.com/Website: Birchfield Rewilding https://birchfieldhighlands.org/Insta: Emi Leese @emisgoodeating Birchfield Forest Rewilding @birchfieldrewilding Think Like a Vegan @thinklikeavegan Think Like a Vegan (Book)  Think Like a Vegan (podcast) Mentions:Trees For Life Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

In this episode I chat about the Polynesian concept of whakapapa (pronounced Far-ka-pa-pa).Whakapapa is about an endless line of people with interlinked arms that stretches back to the beginning of time in one direction, and in the other continues on until the end of time. We hold our place in that line, and when the sun shines upon us, which is our lifetime, it is our turn to be the custodians of what has been passed on to us, and how we must take ownership of that and do right by others, particularly our tribe.Mentions:Habits of Leadership podcast Belonging (book) - Owen Eastwood 

Harry is a 12 year old reptile breeder & keeper in Gippsland. He currently has 17 reptiles in his collection including 7 snakes ! Harry is also a public speaker and advocate for reptiles.Harry is seeking to change the way people view reptiles – especially snakes – and the language parents use about them so as not to create fear about these animals, but awareness instead. He wants people to understand that snakes are not as nasty as the movies would have people believe and to help them realise how incredible these animals actually are.Harry also wants to be the youngest person to build and own a reptile zoo in Australia and is well on his way.Socials:Youtube: Next To Nature With Harry Insta: Next To Nature With Harry - Reptile Enthusiast @nexttonaturewithharry FB: Next To Nature With Harry Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

In this episode I chat about being impressive as opposed to leaving an impression. Too may of us worry about impressing people, or living up to the expectations of others, but what we really should be worried about is whether we left an impression on somebody. And hopefully one that will shift the other person’s life in the right direction.

In this episode I chat about the key ingredients to building confidence, and it’s not that hard if you’re willing to take courageous action and put in the effort to improve with practice. So many people say they are lacking in confidence and it paralyses them, so they end up doing nothing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Of course you have to have some basic underpinning skills and knowledge, and then start messy. We need to look at confidence in relation to our ability to take the next step, rather than our perceived inability to fulfil the big picture. Then we can conquer confidence one tiny action at a time.If you think you’re lacking confidence, this one’s for you.

In this episode I chat about the four personality types in DISC. There’s the Dominant Driver, the Interactive Influencer, the Steady Supporter and the Conscientious Complier. They are all amazing and they each play such an integral part in the big picture. Which one are you?Once we understand personality types and what motivates and drives us, we can then do better at building strong and effective relationships. We can also communicate and interact better. We have become disconnected and having this tool in your pocket will help create lasting connections that are valuable and much needed.

In this episode I chat about the fact that humanity is becoming more mean. It’s been bothering me for quite some time as I have not really known what to do about it because the problem seems so big. But, I actually think that flooding the world with kindness is the best place to start.We often don’t and up or speak up because the perceive the outcome of doing so puts us at too much risk, but by extending kindness, we eliminate that concern and the ripple effect takes hold for the greater good.

WE ARE THE WHEELY SERIOUS PROJECT!But who are we? Where did this idea come from? And what is it all about?An Engineer (Joshua Wilhelm), a Makeup Artist (Jessika Evans), a Dairy Farmer (Belinda Griffin), a Land Manager (Renee Hutchinson), and a Forester turned Planner (Andrew Stanton), walk into the Gippsland Community Leadership Program. Coming to the program from 5 different walks of life; within a couple of weeks, we were galvanised around an idea to make Gippsland a better place for people who use wheelchairs.Early in the program, we sat around a table in Meeniyan sharing stories about who we were, what mattered to us, and why we had signed up for the Gippsland Community Leadership Program. Jess's story struck a chord with all of us. As if being a young vibrant entrepreneur wasn't enough, Jess shared the story of how she unexpectedly became a disability advocate.One of Jess's boys can't do all the things his twin brother can do, because he lives with cerebral palsy. When Jess and her three kids go out she doesn't know if she will need to leave one of her little people out on the footpath, because there is no ramp. Or if he will be stranded at the front of the shop because the aisles are too narrow for his wheelchair to navigate. Or if their family trip to the movies will come to an end before it has even begun because no one thought the lift was a priority to fix.Jess's story made us all see with fresh eyes how inaccessible many of our amazing Gippsland towns are for people who use wheelchairs. And how this inaccessibility can lead to feelings of being alienated, both from the things and places you want to go, and also from your friends and family. When faced with these barriers day in day out the message for Jess' son is that he and his wheelchair are the problem and that he is stopping his brother and sister from going to the movies. We all saw that the problem is actually a lack of a ramp, the layout of a shop, or the maintenance of facilities. And that the barrier was as likely to be a lack of awareness as it was inaccessible building construction.So we got researching, with an aim to understand this new world, and see if we could do something, however small, to raise awareness and make things a little easier for Karter. We found Australian standards for accessible design, the benefits of inclusive design for everyone, the financial benefits to businesses from making themselves more accessible, the charter of human rights, disability discrimination and equal opportunity legislation, and a whole heap of resources that had been developed to help property and business owners see what small (medium and large) changes could be made to their business to increase accessibility. But we are not a regulator, we are not the ramp police, and we don't have the power, or the inclination to go around telling business owners how "bad" they are for renting a shop built before accessible building standards were adopted. We are all part of the community of Gippsland, and we want to work with the amazing members of those communities to understand the barriers limiting wheelchair accessibility. We want to sing the praises of people who have gone out of their way to be an accessible business. We aim to share ideas of what can be done to open up premises to a broader range of customers. We want Karter (and other wheelchair users in Gippsland) to know from the street that they can get inside and buy what that shop is offering because they can see the Wheely Serious Project Sticker.We hope it goes big, we hope it spreads wide, and we hope that it positively influences the lives of many Gippslanders and visitors to Gippsland. But we will be happy if Karter knows that four strangers heard his mum's story and cared enough to try to make things a little better.Socials:FB: The Wheely Serious Project Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Andrea Lane is an economist who believes in the irrefutably brilliant impact of artists in regional places. She is also the co-founder of FLOAT, an art space in East Gippsland, located on the gorgeous Lake Tyers. Andrea and the crew at the FLOAT are following their instinct. For art, nature, generosity and fairness, in pursuit of a regenerative region. With the luxury of being (non-indigenous) Elders they feel blessed to be free from bureaucratic fear, and can frugally invest in the things they know are important, stemming from their 20/50+ years of volunteer ‘project management’. Andrea arrived in Nowa Nowa in 2001 as the Fairfax / Business Review Weekly online national manager … to marry an artist. At that time, the population was 200, and there was no internet. As Andrea telecommuted for the next 10 years, she discovered a life from which she has never wanted to return.Despite useful qualifications in economics, information management, community development, and art in public spaces, there were few career options in East Gippsland, and none compared to what art could do to multiply her impact on regional life and the local economy.   FLOAT revealed that regional life was jam packed with potential, particularly with art. But not just art as Andrea knew it. Rather, it was art as life, nature based art, ephemeral and environmental art, and community activation art. Towns were flipped from the poorest to the grooviest. There was an economy to be generated, and a sustainable economy to be built, and so they imagined and created ‘F Incorporated’.Art trails dotted with wild and backyard fruit - (F)ROUTE. A thriving maker collective in Bairnsdale - FOUNDRY. Annual breakfasts for 200 folk, full of Johnsonville peaches – FROUTEVILLE. An artist-made travel bureau @ Docklands – FROUTELAND. A floating arts studio offering global arts – FLOAT. Next up – FLOAT A.I.R. a trail of arts residencies in under-used spaces.Andrea and her crew believe in the value of local knowledge and know that it has an economic value that has been lost in the bureaucracy. But they are finding lots of friends in the new REGEN GIPPSLAND.Socials:Website: http://www.float3909.com/FB: FLOAT Insta: FLOAT @float.3909 Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

In this episode I chat about the fact that ageism sucks. A lot of people have the narrative that they are too old to start something new or to change jobs, or to change their life. I share a story about Shirley Newton (see link below), who just held her first art exhibition at 92 years old, and a few other thoughts on this matter.Hopefully it inspires you to believe in yourself and not let your age stop you, and I also hopes it inspires people in the middle of too young and too old to encourage others to shine their light brightly.Mentions:Shirley Newton story Girls With Hammers

Brock Williams is a 22 year old, 3rd year chiropractic student, who has shifted his life significantly from his days of school yard trouble maker.Brock was never a great student, and spent most of his later years in school giving the teachers grief. Brock grew up thinking he would play some form of elite level sport, but it wasn't meant to be, so from the age of 17 he fell into the cycle of coasting through life, not applying much effort to anything, and drank every weekend away.In an effort to change his life, Brock decided to study chiropractic and make the big move to the city and start fresh.But the real catalyst happened last year when Nedd Brockmann ran across Australia. Brock excitedly checked instagram each night when Nedd was doing his recaps, and something shifted inside him. Brock thought this was amazing. From there, Brock signed up for his first half marathon. He then developed a love for marathons and started noticing a heap of unintentional associated benefits. He was more productive, and more motivated to eat healthy and do more exercise. Brock then ran a marathon in his own time around his home town of Rosedale, and the pride began to swell.He then signed up for the great ocean road 60k ultra marathon, got up each morning at 5am to train, and finished the run while at the same time raising $3,500 for the Starlight Children's Foundation. Brock’s focus is now on his mate Xavier who is fighting cancer, by running from Adelaide to Sale in 16 days this December, averaging 62.5km per day. All money raised will go to the Sony Foundation.Brock says the purpose of all this isn't self attention, but the belief that he can play a role in people realising their potential. He also says he doesn’t have any god given talents, but wants people to realise that everyone is capable of so much more, and it all comes down to a tiny bit more effort.Sony Foundation - https://www.sonyfoundation.org/Starlight - https://www.starlight.org.au/Socials:FB: Brock Williams Insta: Brock Williams @brockwilliams_training Adelaide to Sale Donate - https://www.sonyfoundation.org/event/brocks-border-run/donateEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Carolyn Apostolou is a true catalyst for change, dedicated to transforming workplace well-being and inspiring individuals and organisations to reach their full potential. As an accredited coach, mentor, and keynote speaker, Carolyn has spent years empowering leaders and teams and implementing corporate wellness programs that foster a thriving culture of success.Drawing from her extensive experience as a teacher, school leader and education advisor to prestigious institutions, including the International Baccalaureate and the Victorian Department of Education, Carolyn brings a wealth of expertise to her work. She is a well-regarded corporate health and wellness coach. Her qualifications in psychology, training, neurolinguistic processing, timeline therapy, and hypnosis allow her to use proven techniques to help staff and executives manage stress, avoid burnout, implement healthy boundaries and reclaim their vitality and productivity.Carolyn specialises in empowering staff and senior executives to champion corporate wellbeing and create an organisational culture where all employees feel seen, heard and valued, which results in enhanced staff retention and productivity, better teamwork and collaboration and a flourishing company culture.Her proven training programs are transformative, fun and engaging and packed full of quick and easy wins to inspire and ignite success.Beyond her professional pursuits, Carolyn is a devoted mother of four, demonstrating firsthand theability to integrate work and family life harmoniously.Socials:LinkedIn: Carolyn Apostolou Insta: Carolyn | Corporate Wellness Coach @inspired2nurture Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

James Hand is a series author, but life didn’t start out like that. Ian Handasyde (real name) spent most of his life as a Primary school teacher, and musician. His cover band Turn It Up can still be found entertaining crowds throughout the leafy Melbourne suburbs. Ian eventually found his way into film making. Having written a number of scripts (Feature and Shorts), he decided to dip his toe in the water and develop and produce one of his feature scripts, ‘Zyco Rock’, a futuristic, anti-drug teen film.Although ‘Zyco Rock’ was shown at a number of festivals around the world, it didn’t catch the eye of major distributers, causing Ian to lose a lot of money. However, a later Short Film, “Just Friends” was accepted and shown at Cannes Film Festival.Receiving that shot in the arm of confidence, Ian decided to turn one of his feature scripts into a book ‘Luina’, using the pseudonym James Hand.  With the finish of ‘Luina’,  Ian (we’ll call him James from here) pondered… “So, what happens to Beth Duncan?”, the lead character in the novel. James drew up a rough outline and set to creating the series. To date, 4 books have been published: ‘Luina’, ‘The Fit Girl (Part 1)’, ‘The Fit Girl  (Part 2)’, and ‘Shh, Secret Girl’.Each novel leading straight into the next, is based on the continuing adventure of Beth Duncan… and boy does she have some adventures!To date, James has written 8 books, with the next one ‘London Bound' set to be published October this year. The ninth, ‘Olympics' I will start later this year. Yes, Beth goes to the Olympics as an 800m runner! James writes all his manuscripts freehand and prefers to write at the beach. His family travels to Palm Cove every year for 2-4 weeks, and with his outline, James sits on a chair on the beach, takes out his folder and lets his imagination run wild.Socials:Insta: James Hand @jameshandauthor You Tube:  James Hand Author  @jameshandauthorBand - Turn It Up : www.turnitup.bizEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

From schoolyard-bullied introvert to extraverted entertainer extraordinaire, Nathan has a lot of unique insights on overcoming adversity, all the world being a stage, and the entertainment industry.Nathan has become an award-winning Master of Ceremonies with over a decade of experience, including as a former Entertainment Host with Princess Cruises. Based in Sydney, Australia, Nathan specialises in bringing energy and excitement to every event he emcees, from weddings to festivals, gala evenings to award nights, and charity events to trivia – he really does it all! Nathan’s dynamic stage presence, charming smile, and professional attitude have earned him a reputation for being able to elevate any event to the next level and create truly unforgettable live event experiences.Nathan also created an anti-bullying program when he was in his high school years which was associated and sponsored by the Wests Tigers.Socials:Website: https://nathancassar.com.au/LinkedIn: Nathan Cassar - Master of Ceremonies  FB: Nathan Cassar - Master of Ceremonies Insta: @nathancassar_mc https://www.instagram.com/nathancassar_mc/Youtube: Nathan Cassar: Master of Ceremonies Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Mridula Minasvi is a passionate grassroots activist and community organiser, who truly believes in the power of people to create positive social change. She is particularly thrilled to be a feminist activist, challenging oppressive patriarchal norms and sparking innovative ideas for achieving gender justice. Her work as a fascinating artist and digital media practitioner allows her to promote democratic values, advocate for data justice and digital rights, and share powerful stories of freedom and social justice. Mridula is the founder of Gabiasplice, an online platform aiming to create resources that ensure that quality education for international curriculums is delivered equally around the globe.She is also the founder of The Plantterra, an organisation created to make a difference by educating individuals and encouraging them to take on the role of saving the environment through events, social media content and via an app that is currently under development.Being a technology enthusiast, gives Mridula a platform for striving to advance gender equality, social justice, and civic space through digital innovation, while ensuring individual privacy and freedom. As a dedicated climate change activist, Mridula is committed to promoting inclusive and responsible business practices and urging governments and businesses alike to take action on this urgent global issue. Mridula’s aspiration is to become a doctor, and as well as academics, she also has a creative side with a love for drawing, painting, and crafting. Additionally, Mridula is a dedicated athlete.Socials:LinkedIn: Mridula Manisva R K Insta: The Planeterra @theplanterra Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Brett Ashby is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, presenter, and author from Naarm, Australia. Ashby’s art practice includes sculpture, performance, installation, painting, music, and major public commissions, framing Ashby as a prodigious figure in the contemporary art world.Ashby is recognisable for his unique methods of practice employing a skateboard or surfboard as a tool to paint aura. His work is linked through a poetic and intuitive sensitivity to the expressive potential of space, light, colour, context, and materials.Ashby is the Director of the short film ‘The One I Love’, which received Best Short Film awards in 2023 from countries such as Italy, Switzerland, Serbia, and Russia and was awarded Best Inspirational Film at the 8 & Halfilm Awards. Capturing the vibrations and energy within the time and space he is creating in, the colours in his art align with positive psychology, art therapy, and faith and offer healing properties. His work is in various collections worldwide, including Berlin, Texas, Cape Town, Edinburgh, Geneva, Sri Lanka, London, Paris, New York, Miami, Tokyo, Dubai, Tennessee, and many parts of Australasia.Links to work:His short film success here‘Inner Essence’ Docklands for Renew. ‘Gods' herePress Kit hereSocials:Website: http://www.brettashby.com/LinkedIn: Brett Ashby FB: Brett Ashby Insta: Brett Ashby @brettashbyartist Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

In a recent leadership workshop, I asked participants to make a list of characteristics that great leaders might possess. One word that came up was convincing. This prompted me to talk about my Influence Scale model, where the word ‘influence’ is challenged regarding the negative and positive intent that aligns to this word.In the episode, I explain the Influence Scale, and how we can lead people through empowerment, rather than by coercion, and create a world that focuses on the greater good beyond ourselves.

Bessie Kay is a TV Presenter, Producer & Marketing Director, with 20 years experience working in the entertainment and media industries. Bessie started her career as a performer in the Australian musical theatre industry and eventually making her way into Australian TV, both on screen and behind the scenes. Her most 'noteworthy' TV credits include Presenting Australia's Best Houses, Luxury Homes Revealed and Open Homes Australia (all Channel 9Life), and also producing within Open Homes Australia. Bessie is currently the Integration Producer for Khnah Ong's Wild Food, airing Sunday's 8:30pm on SBS Food.Bessie’s love is working within dynamic teams in creative industries, and this focus has driven her through her professional life. However, 4 years ago Bessie reached the point where she had to make some significant changes and improvements to her emotional health and sense of identity.After years of working in demanding industries in different jobs and with different roles, she struggled to really know who she was, and to see the power in true self acceptance. 4 years into this (everyday evolving) journey, Bessie’s aim each day is to try and show up as her whole and healed self. Some days are much better than others, but each day is a commitment to learning, growing and enjoying the process!Through sharing her passion for music, dance, media and community, Bessie uses her value pillars of creativity with integrity, as a springboard for encouraging others on their journey of self discovery and finding joy.Socials:Website: bessiekay.com LinkedIn: Bessie Kay Insta: Bessie Kay @bessiekay FB: Bessie Kay Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

This weekend I went away with my sister to Byron Bay Yoga Centre for a long weekend retreat. While there was some element of self care replenishment, we also hoped it would give us a great opportunity to get away from everyday life to connect on a deeper level. That certainly happened. But what else happened was a realisation that two worlds can collide in the exact same space and the outcome can be two completely different perspectives and realities. We all know that, and on a surface level that’s ok, but what happens with our buried emotions? Do we suddenly release them with the acknowledgement that realities are vastly conflicting? Or do we hold them deep down until they make us sick, or until we consciously confront them?This episode looks at how open honest conversation can lead not only to deeper connection, but also to healing.