Think Like a Penguin - the art of flying: Recent Episodes
Olivia Robinson
A podcast to help you think outside the box, Challenge your mindset & become your most authentic self.
Hosted by Artist & Art Therapist Liv Robinson.
Please listen with care, I discuss complex issues with anorexia and self harm.
This episode explores my move back to the UK after 16 years living in Australia. Please share with anyone who may feel its helpful and get in touch if you have any questions
Well, considering I didn't plan on staying more than 2 weeks, I've definitely made the most of this country. I leave Perth as a certified Australian citizen, with new optimism and appreciation for life and more connections, memories, and love than I could ever wish for. Australia, you have been amazing.... now onto the next chapter of my life
I thought I knew all there was to know about eating disorders, but this chat was fascinating, and I learnt so much! Thank you, Nelly. This was a fascinating conversation with Nelly Ruffet. Nelly has modelled for me on a couple of occasions as a life model. She bravely and graciously shares her own decade-long experience of living with orthorexia & Bulimia.
Please seek help or speak with someone if any of this conversation raises issues for you. Please also listen with care
I have struggled my whole adult life with comparing myself with others. This episode is a reminder to myself and hopefully to you that you are doing your best, you only need to think about your life and you need to be aware of that voice in your head before you can free yourself of the thief of joy that comes from comparing. Good luck and be kind to yourself, no one else can live your life and you can't live anyone else's
There are a lot of random happenings, universal signs, and coincidences that have culminated in me securing a space for a year, showing my art to 1000s of people in the heart of the CBD.
Here I talk about the exhibition creation process, how I came to have this opportunity, and how I brought it all together
191 st Geroges terrace will be home to my art for the remainder of the year
Please Enjoy
Over the past 3 years, I have focused on sharing life advice and tips for a better life via my podcast. In reality, I feel like I have said everything I wanted to say in this area, and I also don't have the answers to tell people how they should be living their lives. I want to shift the focus to simply sharing interesting stories, facts, and information. I want to meet people who have something interesting to say, and I want to share that interest with you, my listeners. Please get in touch if there are any specific questions or topics you would like me to dicuss, and I will do my best to find the right guests.
In this episode, I simply share some memories from my walk of the length of the UK (Lands End to John o Groats. There are too many incredible memories to share in one episode, so I'm sure I will share more
Please feel free to see videos on my Instagram comeonlive_chance2shine
A very jumbled account of my walk of the UK, I have left so much out and as recalled this experience at the same time as fresh memories came to mind, just a little all over the place, I will do another episode on the impact and experiences that were had in the cricket community
Please see more information on Instagram comeonlive_chance2shine
Here I explain why, what I'm most looking forward to and what I'm most worried about
Please share with friends and feel free to donate to
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Thank you Ryan Cook, for this uplifting and informative chat. You are an absolute legend of a bloke and spread positive energy and vibes wherever you go. Thank you for being you & leading the way for the rest of us
"DO THE ACTION STEP, AND LET THE UNIVERSE KNOW YOU ARE READY"
Quite often, I get inspired and moved by a conversation. This chat with Elizabeth made me want to overhaul my whole art practice. I have painted 7 new paintings in the week since I spoke with her, and i feel so inspired to improve my own practice due to hearing about her own process and journey. I am so grateful to Elizabeth for taking the time out of her busy schedule.
Follow the incredible Elizabeth Gleeson @elizabeth.gleeson.artist
Living & creating on beautiful Wurundjeri land.W: https://www.elizabethgleeson.com
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Please listen with care! i sit down with Cam a fellow volunteer at Fiona Stanley Hospital and we talk about life after a traumatic brain injury, rehabilitaion, hospital stay and how art can heal and peace patients lives back together. Cam is an absolute legend and a balued volunteer. I am privileged to work along side him each week
Please listen with care as Sam Stuart bravely shares her story about her challenges growing up and her struggles with mental health after her brother took his life.
In this talk we discuss postnatal depression, hospital admission, raising and losing children and the rollercoaster that was Sam's life to date.
Thank you Sam for being so raw and vulnerable
Rob had a plan to make it in the mining industry, and he made his way all the way to the top to become a CEO and enter early retirement. He is a wonderful mentor to many young adults and shares his wisdom and advice about leadership and culture. A great listen for anyone who wants to progress in their career and life in general
Books mentioned, Crucial Accountability /Crucial conversations, Authors Patterson, Grenny, Mcmillan, Switzler
Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Alborn
How to win Friends and Influence people, Dale Carnegie
Not much needs to be said about this episode, accept apologies for pronouncing some names of legendary women wrong & you are all bloomin' amazing!! HERE'S TO WOMEN ALL OVER THe WORLD!!
As always listen with care
This episode does touch on some touch topics and may be triggering for some listeners, please bare in mind when listening.
I would like to express my thanks to Erika Songerwala for being so open and informative when sharing her lived experince and research in this conversation.
Sarah said she didn't think she had anything interesting to talk about. I would disagree! This conversation was interesting for so many reasons. Ill let you listen to find out why I say this
A fact I couldnt very in the chat was the date that sperm donation was made legal for same sex couples,
In Australia, sperm donation has been legally accessible to same-sex couples for several decades, with legislation and court rulings solidifying their access, particularly since the early 2000s, allowing them to utilize assisted reproductive technology (ART) like IVF with donor sperm without significant legal barriers; however, specific regulations on donor identification and parental rights may vary depending on the state or territory
amazingly Engalnd was later! only since 2009 has it been legal to same sex couples. The first country to offer this was:
Sweden was the first country to allow sperm donation to lesbian couples in July 2005. Other countries that have since legalized sperm donation for same-sex couples include France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain.
Its a known fact that most people start a New Years Resolution and most fail at maintaining healthy changes beyond January.
Here are some tips to help you consciously make changes that will best serve you and that are maintainable
As you listen, I hope you feel like you are part of this incredible event. The hustle and bustle of each day can be heard, the atmosphere is real! moving trucks, noisy streets, and people all around.
Please see a link to each of the featured artists below
The Sofles video :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv-Do30-P8A
https://www.nomoreblankwalls.com/
https://seesubiaco.com.au/event/no-more-blank-walls-subi/
www.instagram.com/ketones6000
https://www.sofles.com/
www.facebook.com/hwjcreative
https://www.instagram.com/danbiancoart/
www.instagram.com/babdyart
https://www.instagram.com/djinda_art/
www.tessadorotich.com
https://jaraddanby.com/
www.instagram.com/curtis_hylton/
Sarah Forbes is a house hold name in Lacrosse. She is only the second player in the history of the game to captain Australia to World cup victory. Here she shares her story from being a young player, to one of the world's best.
apologies again for a few editing blips, the reception wasn't on our side
Leigh & I discuss the importance of taking accountability and responsibility for our actions, behaviors and mindset and we talk about why some people may live in victim'land' & why various people struggle are more susceptible to blaming others and external factors, instead of taking ownership over one's life.
Jordan has been successfully carving out a career as a Sculptor for over a decade. In this chat, he shares the importance of marketing & we discuss how he went from a light bulb moment at sculptures by the sea to an international selling Sculptor with millions of followers online.If you want to become a successful artist or if you have ever wondered what it takes to become a full-time creative, you will want to listen to every word of this episode.
Jordan has been successfully carving out a career as a Sculptor for over a decade. In this chat, he shares the importance of marketing & we discuss how he went from a light bulb moment at sculptures by the sea to an international selling Sculptor with millions of followers online.If you want to become a successful artist or if you have ever wondered what it takes to become a full-time creative, you will want to listen to every word of this episode.
I share very openly my thoughts on alcohol in general. I may offend a few of you with my strong views, this is not my intention. I just wish to explain my reasons for not drinking and hopefully give you all a little more self-awareness around your own drinking habits.
This was a thought provoking topic suggested to me by a friend. I am not sure I have done this topic justice and I realised I don't really live in hope, I live in action. Have a listen and see if you resonate with anything I share
Not every life event is big enough to have a socially understood or organised event associated with it. But some challenges hit just as hard and are just as life-altering. Just shinning light on some challenges less spoken about
Anger
We all feel it, be aware of what it's trying to tell you and use it to make positive change. The problem is not the problem, its how you deal with the problem thas the problem
It was an honour and a real pleasure to have this conversation with Kelley. You will enjoy this listen and be inspired!!
Kelley is one incredible individual, a powerhouse in female empowerment and extremely passionate about all she does.
Overseas Aid Aficionado, Founder Foxglove Project, International NGO Specialist, Women in Micro & Small Business Consultant, Women’s Issues Public Speaker & MC
I first met Prashant a few years ago when he taught me how to meditate, He has been a hugely influential person in my life and I am so happy to be able to share a small amount of his wisdom here in this conversation
Please see more of his work/offerings / message at https://www.artofliving.org
and his guru https://www.srisriravishankar.org/
A beautiful authentic conversation with my friend Wendy. You will feel like you are sitting with us, surrounded by animals, and having a bite to eat with teh view of the Stirling Ranges in the background. we take a deep dive into Wendy's world and speak about the importance of trust. If you take one pointer from this conversation It would be to Trust and to get into Nature :)
WARNING!!!!
In this episode, Josh shares his story and talks about being a suicide survivor. Remarkably he turned his life around to become an amazing single parent, a successful business owner, and now a self-published author!!
Buy his Book here amzn.asia/d/8WksENY
if you need immediate help with you rmental health please reach out to pathways or life line
Pathways : 0404 497 199
Life Line: 13 11 14 SMS: 0477 13 11 14
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes it can feel near impossible to turn a low mood around, but here is a list of simple (mostly free) things you can do to help improve your general mood and wellbeing
As always this is me sharing my lived experience, which is unique to me, please seek professional help if needed
Depression is a very complex and all-consuming mental health condition, one which I have lived with on and off my whole adult life. Here I explain how it can feel and how to move through and beyond a depressive episode.
please seek professional help if needed
https://peerpathways.org.au/
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For most of us fear of something has stopped us from trying something, weather its a date, a new sport, a something out of our comfort zone. hear I disccuss why we feel this fear and how to overcome it. Feel the fear and do it anyway, get out of your own way :)
WARNING: In this episode we disccuss and share personal stories around mental health, suicide and how to have challenging coversation about this topic.
Please seek support and guidance from your trusted professional if this conversation raises and issues for you and please find more options at https://peerpathways.org.au/
We are all teachers without knowing it. How we go about life and behave will be influencing and inspiring people around us.
Hear my sister share her experience of being a primary school teacher.
Elise is about to embark on a 300km adventure starting with an ultra marathon this is to raise awareness and $30k for Eating Disorders Familes Australia. WE both share our lived experience and talk about how we both intend on walking for mental health & charitibale causes.
https://edfa.org.au/
How to be your authentic self and not strive to fit in. Why do we try to fit in and how to truely belong by connecting to yourself
If you dont have time to listen, A head up... you are aiming to belong not Fit in
WARNING Accounts of violence are shared in this episode
I believe we are too comfortable these days, And we have forgotten the value in challenges for building our resilience and heping us to deal with every day life.
life line: 13 11 14
Grief is one of the most complex human emotions, with many layers, here I share my thoughts & advise on Grief.
*Please note I am not a clinical psychologist. Each episode is just me charing my thoughts and life experience
I hope this helps
Our inner child IS AND ALWAYS will be a part of us, we need to embrace it, find it, connect to it and heal it.
Check out these helpful resources for more info
https://positivepsychology.com/inner-child-healing/
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/inner-child-healing
You will not fail to be inspired by Sarah's thirst for adventure and passion for life. She has navigated the atlantic ocean by sail boat and row boat! She now uses her love of the ocean to inspire her beautiful art works.
check out her work here insta: sarahhornbyart
CARL Jung “[T]he wounded healer is the archetype of the Self – one of its most widespread features – and is at the bottom of all genuine healing procedures.”
I hope I can help people resolve their pain so they dont pass it on
We discuss it all!! This is one of the most interesting people I know and he just happens to be my uncle I challenge his generational views and hear his frank opinions on hot topics. Remarkable to think this man is nearly 80...
Rita has lived an incredible life, full of aventure, giving and excitment. She shares her unique story over a cup of coffee in her campervan at the top of the hill.This woman has many dreams and shares how she makes them happen with intention and manifestation
Listen until the end for many nuggets of wisdom and insights
change is a fact of life. Can we add more conscious change to our lives & cope with unwanted change
NEVER TRY AND CHANGE ANYONE
Its human nature to make assumptions & we do it all the time, often without any awareness. I highlight the trappingg of making assumptions and suggest that it may not always be the most helpful way to navigate life.
Its fair to say most people who know me have said they would not want to be in my head!!! Here I explain why. My aim is to continually quieten the chatter in my mind through painting, spending time in natue & playing sports. I also work on finding a way to love myself and feel 'enough' despite the guilt I feel for wasting a decade of my life by being ill
Success is subjective. It can be toxic and detremental, it can of course be hugely empowering and positive. Understand what success means to you and have you will conciuosly live to harness the right success
Ben has bravely turned his life around and is using his new found enthusiam for life, to launch a new lable ONE LYF.
Ben shares his struggles with the fitting into school, growing up with external pressures and his excitement to walk a new path in a creative way.
youth focus : 0862664333
headspace: headspace.org.au
beyound blue: 1300224636
Some People love themselves and live healthy happy lives because of it, some people are full of self loatihing and this makes them choose negative hurtful and harmful behaviours!!
Be aware of how much you love yourself and choose wisely
I have had a few interesting holiday experineces post covid, Its like I forgot how to travel somehow Or didnt put enough thought into the process. Here I just harp on about anything that came to mind regarding holidays that you may wish to listen to :)
WARNING: This episode may be confronting for some. please seek professinal help if needed
places that are availble to you in Australia are
WAAMH https://waamh.org.au/contact-us
LIFE LINE https://www.lifeline.org.au/about/our-services/
GOV MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTORY : https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/reports-and-resources/resources/mental-health-resources/
Clara has known the life style she has wanted from a young age. She has worked tirelessly over the past few decades to be the best in her industry & create an extraordinary business & Life
Clara generously shares her journey from starting out as a dentist to leading her field in skin care and cosmetics.
This episode is guaranteed to inspire and educate you on how to create the life you want to live
What a treat to speak with Juvelle and what better treat than to have Juvelle here in WA and available to us all. Her wonderful work in the world of Fashion & Styling empowers and inspires thousands of people to feel confident, comfortable and happy in their skin.
We talk about juggling motherhood with business, being married to a professional athlete and how to juggle it all.
This conversation was a lovely opportunity to connect a little more to Dad, Learn about how he overcame being dyslexic and created a life of fun, variety and purpose ( I didnt get onto how much volunteering he now does) but rest assured my dad does it all
Bored people are boring people
We all know what it feels like to be bored and we know that its not a joyful experience. Challenge yourself to make life more interesting in healthy ways and get the most out of your life.
Just a fascinating chat with a very accomplished mature and wise 23year old. You will love hearing about Milly’s experience of the world, growing up in a huge family and following her passions.
This is not the typical story of a 23year old today, but after keeping us entertained at a failed tennis match, I just knew I wanted to continue the conversation
One of the most important daily practises to foster, happiness satisfaction and contenment.
If you feel like life is unfair, not giving you what you want or you are just a little unhappy right now, this episode is for you
Gemma has boldly and with dogged determination established a career in the arts. Its easy to see when chatting to her over a flat white that this is one very special lady, with beautiful energy and a heart of gold!! I am so inspired after hearing her speak and we connect over a shared passion and need for creativity and finding our individual and authentic paths.
Thanks for the amazing conversation Gem :)
Jess is an art therapy client of mine and has kindly shared her story with learning about and living with recent disabilities. She embraces all aspects of herself and unapologetically wants to show others how to live authentically and happily with disability and difference.
CONTENT WARNING!!! I can’t express enough how important it is for as many people as possible to listen to this conversation! It is extremely moving, eye opening and jarring! Thanks to the work of this man, more children and adults are becoming safer online. Its a scary world out there and your information is not safe. So please equipped yourself with the knowledge in this chat so you can better protect yourself.
Please gift yourself an hour to listen to this amazing conversation. Kath has left me more inspired, more excited and more driven to make the word a better place. Kath has an incredible story!(of which you can read about in her book KINDNESS) She has learnt to walk 3 times in her life, lost loved ones, had to give up on a career as a professional athlete and overcome so many other challenges over the years.. out of this struggle has grown a kindness revolution!! I can't put into words how inspiring Kath has been to me over the years and thousands of others around the world. She is sharing her message and passion by public speaking, but her real gift to the world is over 5 million acts of kindness and counting.
Thank you Kath
Wow get yourself along to a jungle body class! Ash shares their story from unable to walk to dancing into her recovery.
im so grateful to everyone at jungle body for creating a fun, inclusive and positive dance product for everyone
well done Ash for your positive approach to life and for being such an inspiration
This was a truely facinating conversation. I spoke with Tylah about how he transitioned frm a girl to a man and how he found inner peace by living as his authetic self.
We covered everything in this chat, from binders, butt injections and boys toilets!
you do not want to miss this chat
Art Therapy is in fact just understanding creative play and every single human is creative... In this episode I explain what art therapy is and why it is so beneficial for everyone.
Creativity is what makes the world go round
Liz has to be one of the busiest people I know and juggles so many different things in life. How does she manage it all and continue to thrive and maintain balance?
I have been lonely most of my life, never really feeling like I belong! fit in or have people around me that I relate to.. I chat with my good friend Gemma about our individual struggles with loneliness and how we may be able to resolve these feelings.
I had to completely reinvent myself after a decade of anorexia, binge eating, depression & becoming an adult ( listen to episode: My Story to find out more)
In this episode I talk about establishing myself in Australia and starting from scratch to get to where I am today.
(apologies for minutes 5-10 for the backgrund noise)
I documented my holiday, because it was a rollercoastr of highs and lows. I spent christmas day crying in the middle of a monsoon after my retreat fell through & I spent magical moments in nature surrounded by nothing but bannana palms and chickens.
I left Perth in need of a circuit breaker, I have arrived back a changed person
Apologies for some background noise. I was recording whilst on the move
Warning!!! triggering themes of domestic violence, race & trauma are disgussed in this episode
WOW where to start. Jen has certainly divided opinion over the years and held some very strong beliefs. I wanted to chat with this police officer to find out how trauma has informed her own journey with mental health and how she believes growth can be gained from a change in perspective and showing up.
You will want to listen right to the end of this episode. Jen also shares some great resources to help with your own chimp like mentality!
Take a love of people, a sprinkle of extrovertist, a pinch of opportunity and a slice of jobs in the mental health space. Stir with plenty of empathy, mix with the understanding that every person matters and you have the perfect recipe in Shendelle Oliver and a wonderful addition to the WAAMH team
Libby Bravely opens up about what its like to be a national athelte at a young age, an old soul & a highly driven individual.
She talks openly about striking a balance between striving and being content with achivements. Trusting our bodies when they are telling us something & aimimg to act out of love not fear.
Self awareness as always is key!
I started skateboarding at 32 after I left my cricket team. I'm not sure what I wanted to gain from this new activity. I have no idea why I decided to start skateboarding of all things! I am so glad I did.. Here I chat to my instructor tom and hopefully inspire some of you to jump on a board soon too.
If you have ever been curiuos about sex & never had an opportunity to ask the questions. I sit down with my great friend Hannah to cover all bases.
What is lesbian sex? Why do men do that? and what makes for great sex?
listen, laugh and share!!
This incredible woman sat down (on my floor) for a vulnerable, heart-felt and extremely relatable conversation about life after over 20years as a professional athlete. How do we trust in our decision making, how do we feel the same buzz out of life and how do we stay connected to our roots. This conversation is packed full so don’t miss a minute! Thank you Emma. This conversation just captures a snippet of your legendary life
So I have mild dyslexia, I can read and write, but Its been a struggle at the best of times, I finished school at nineteen as I had to repeat a year of school. If I cant remember your name, its not because I dont care about you!
( I put this paragragh into word to spell check it and had a few mistakes!)
here is the original
so I have mild dyselxia, I can read and write, but Its been a struggle at teh best of times, I finished school at nineten as I had to repeet a yer of school. If i cant remeber your name, its not becasue I font care about you!
WARNING!!
This episode speaks about anoreixa, depression, suicide and self harm
For most of my adult life I have felt alone and lonely. I hope sharing my story will help people understand why I am the way I am, understand the complexities of anorexia, and understand that mental illness doesn’t have to define a person. I ran out of time to share all my story, But I will do a second episode about how I overcame my battle with anorexia and depression and what my mission in life has become based on my past experiences.
Recently Diagnosed with ADHD, Susan has generously shared her time and story about living in a world where she feels like a miss fit and I quizz her on how she has become the incredible artist that she is today.
Susan is convinced I too have ADHD, this conversation got me asking alot of questions!!!
What role does sport play in your life? Why do you exercise in the way you do and how can you make sport and exercise an enjoyable and positive part of your life. I speak to ex Australian lacrosse representative and current team mate about how sport has played a role in her life in different ways over the years and why she measures her stats and I NEVER EVER DO!
After this conversation, I realised that having a feeling of inadequacy is more common than we may wish to admit to! Here a high achieving lawyer and mum & myself a sporty, creative deep thinker tackle this sensitive and challenging topic
It is often said we have a twin somewhere out their living a parallel life. I think I found her in Elise!! We have never met but we have certainly ended up living very similar lives up to this point, we share our joint experience on overcoming anorexia, how we approach each day and offer loads of tips on how to embrace each day with self-love, curiosity and gratitude.
Sometimes saying nothing is the best thing you can say. But if you want to express yourself, this episode if for you.
I believe that having the 'Gift of the Gab' can get you into a lot of places & take you very far in life.
Effective communication is also critical as a way to connect and belong.
I hope these tips an insite can help you to communicate with more efficiencey and integrity.
There is so much to say on this topic & I'm sure I will feel I need to do another episode on it soon.. A few things to know before you listen..I had an eating disorder for a decade... so that has massively informed my thoughts around food. Cereal was invented to make us consume more milk after the War... to drive a new industry in the UK.. We are not meant to consume milk that is meant to turn a tiny calf into a half ton cow, nor is cereal necessarily a healthy option. I am not a clinical phycologist, these are just my options and thoughts on the topic Much of the food industry is constructed to make us consume sugar, dairy, fats etc.... Please remember the quest for major corporations to make $ is what drives so many of our food options. So don't be fooled by clever or misleading advertising... so much of what we are told is ‘good’ for us, is actually just good for someone’s wallet!
Please seek professional help if this episode is triggering for you
Greg changes one life at a time through the creation of surfboards.... listen to find out how.
This conversation contains a huge amont of wisdom and insite. Learn how & why Greg completely followed a dream to create a safe space for himself and others and now has helped to shape and change 100s of peoples lives over many years.
We go deep, we talk with passion and we have some wonderful realisations
Ever wanted to reinvent yourself but have no idea where to start or what to do. This brilliant chat with my friend Gemma is guaranteed to give you some tips and thoughts on how to make the changes you want towards a more authentic life.
Meet Liv and find out more about the podcast. Hi everyone, I wanted to gift this podcast to you. I have been through some very big challenges in my life and I have had to learn a lot about myself and mental health along the way. I hope you enjoy the conversations I have with inspiring and likeminded people. Maybe you will feel supported and inspired enjoy to Think like a penguin and find a way to fly
Wow this man has been to some of the darkest places and come through the other side, happier, healthier and an advocate for choosing the right path and making life a place of positive challenge & joy. It was such a pleasure to hear about Tom’s story and be inspired by him.
Sometimes in life you need a little nudge to jump out of bed in the morning. Let Amandas enthusiasm and passion for life be the inspiration you need. I absolutely second her use of the ocean to aid mental and physical wellbeing. Proof that you can change your life for free by diving into all that nature has to offer