Explore Your Core: Recent Episodes
Elise Marcianti
Explore Your Core is a podcast where we talk about the psychology behind creativity, curiosity and intuition. I speak with psychologists and creatives about some of the unintended, and unexpected events that have happened in their journey, how they got to where they are and the importance of flow, balance and awareness within the creative field and life in general.
I met up and went for a sail with James and his two daughters in ‘Salty Jocks’ while I was in Darwin after first chatting with him on the podcast a year ago (episode above).
I couldn’t help but reach out to have a chat, living on a boat with two kids isn’t something you see everyday nor is going for runs with them in a wheelbarrow.On the podcast we spoke about discovering an alternative path to life and finding solutions when things aren’t working out in life.
A few years ago James bought Salty Jocks, left the Marina and ‘just figured it out’. The kids were only young, (the photo shows where Isla’s booster seat was bolted on) but when I met the two girls I had never met such intelligent kids, they were years ahead for their age. Halle even used the coffee machine to make me a coffee (which you can actually buy the Salty Jocks beans here) - it’s his way of making it work on the water.
We headed out across Cullen Bay to a beach, the girls collected shells, found a cave and spent their time how they love to most- exploring. It reminded me of Nim’s Island, the girls were just out in the world learning and playing, how it should be. But it hasn’t been easy. Life was hard and James made the decision to do something about it but moving onto the boat brought it’s challenges too. Even when we were chatting, it’s a full time job to be looking after and school two girls on top of learning how to maintain and fix the boat and plan for a sail. It was incredible to see how adaptive James was not only with fixing problems on the boat but with his minset towards problems. I guess it went to show how you can make it work even when you don’t have a clear plan, sometimes you just have to ‘throw caution to the wind and leave the salt for the jocks’. I think what we got from the conversation we had as we saw dolphins and the sun setting is that you just have to go out and do it. Road bumps will still happen, problems will still exist but we have one crack at life and we may as well see where it can take us.
(Couldn’t leave without doing an iconic wheelbarrow run in town).Follow along his adventures here and support him by buying Salty Jocks coffee here. Check out the video from the little sailing trip here and stay up to date with more podcast episodes here.
Until next time, Explore Your Core
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The alarms buzzes, it’s 3:40am. I gather our things together, make breakfast, fill his water and head out to the start line- to where he finished the 84km run the day before, marked by spray paint on the side of the road with his initials SB, a timestamp of where his feet have taken him. It’s another day on the road for his world record run around Australia running 14,000kms for Make a Wish.
Sean’s whole focus was running, so crewing involved everything needed to make that possible- from prepping food and hydration, getting his gear ready, planning, food shopping (when there were towns…), making sure we had enough supplies and stopping with the motorhome every 7kms to give him more food, often pulling over where there was nothing appropriate but a small patch of grass (As soon as we hit the NT border the side of the roads just disappeared. I called the ‘cafe’ where bagels and coffee and the 3 rounds of breakfast were made to fuel his morning ‘45 Degree’s because well, that was the angle I usually was on…
I crewed for a month from Townville to Darwin, he’s currently over halfway through.He’s out there for 13 hours a day shuffling from sunrise to sunset taking strides. It’s incredible to see a dream that he’s had for 6 years become reality each day that unfolds.
One of Sean’s running friends who jumped in for a leg of the run had a chat with me to find out about my experience on the road.
Inbetween the prepping and planning there were moments of stillness under the stars on the deserted roads and breathtaking moments running on the long stretch that laid ahead as the sun set over the golden grass.
In this epside I let Nick be the host and we chat about the perspective I gained, how I found balance crewing and what it was like to be running through the remote stretch of outback Queensland and Northern Territory.Follow along Seans journey on socials here and support his run by donating to Make A Wish here.Keep up to date with the latest episodes by following the Explore Your Core Podcast on Spotify . -Explore Your CorePhoto cred to Angus Mckee.
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I am joined by Jan Clarke, the founder of Door 2- an eating disorder organisation that offers an insider perspective. She had a conversation with me to discuss my mental health journey and discuss why traditional treatment didn’t work for me. We talk about how it left be voiceless and stripped away the ability to feel heard and feel connected, both which have been key to my recovery. I share my experience with Family Based Therapy (which is where the parents become responsible for refeeding and weight restoring the individual) which was a treatment method given once I was out of hospital after an admission. Unfortunately this method made recovery incredibly difficult as I began to lose trust with my parents and team as there was deception and I lost my ability to be heard or feel connected when everything was taken away. Through this though, I learnt to regain trust in myself and others, find my voice and explore and find the things that make me feel connected. I have since immersed myself in art and adventure and recorded the episode on the road while support crewing a run around Australia (hence the low audio quality apologies!)Going through this, where it was all stripped away only showed me just how fundamental these for us- to have trust, to be heard and to feel connected. I talk about the initial stages in my recovery where I choose to stop asking ‘what if something bad happens?’ and ask my self ‘what if?’ with a sense of curiosity. And I also share the challenges trying to sit with stillness when my mind wants to sabotage, people pleasing and being in environments that don’t feel conducive to how I operate."To the girl who wanted to be free,all you wanted was to be wild,to return to your safe haven in the forests.To be alone where no one knew where you were, to go out and explore and let your mind wander. But because you were sick,your freedom was taken away, police were called when you wandered too far, family was called when you were seen out of home,you were locked and caged and under supervision. All you had wanted was to feel the expansiveness of the world, to let your soul be on fire,to go to untouched places, to explore, to move to run,and to go far,”You can find out more about Door 2 and the work they do here.Stay tuned for more episodes to come!- Explore Your Core
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Today I am joined with Glen Murray- a photographer and videographer for Korupt vision where he follows some of the best triathletes in the world, capturing the pain and joys of this endurance sport and showcasing some of the beauty found in the ocean, roads and trails. He’s also the co-founder of Atohi, a triathlon apparel that understands the art to explore. I’ve jumped onboard as an ambassador and had a chat to find out the story behind Atohi, his perspective behind the scenes capturing photos and what it’s like being in the world of endurance.
I got to hear from Glens perspective having his wife be a pro Triathlete and capturing moments of hurt happiness and the highs and lows that happen in endurance races as he travelled around the world. We delve into Glens why and the mindset he brings into his work and creative endeavours. We talk about endurance and what a journey it is for each individual racing, putting themselves at their limit and exploring what they are capable of. You can check out Atohi’s website here and socials and his photography here. Keep posted for more episodes to come!-Explore Your Core
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For this episode I am joined with habit researcher, author and speaker Dr Gina Cleo. After reading her book The Habit Revolution and knowing from my own experience both the struggles and power of habits, I was so excited to able to have a deep dive into our behaviour and habits and break down some of the myths around motivation- about how it can lead to failed diets and a bad relationship with food and our bodies. Habits- they aren’t a quick fix, nor are they a one off thing, they are the result of being consistent over a long time and as Dr Gina Cleo puts it “don’t sound sexy” but they are actually the only proven way of long term change. After seeing so many failed attempts at change seen in her clients as a dietician that don’t come down to their lack of willpower of mental strength, Dr Gina Cleo then dedicated her life to understading and researching the role of habits. In this episode, we talk about the importance of our environment and minimising our temptations because willpower, just like a muscle fatigues over time- the more you resist the temptation, the more likely you are to cave later on in the day. Dr Gina Cleo shares a few practical tips for making a healthier environment around us such as keeping our phones away from our beds so we don’t hit snooze in the morning. (I know how tempting it is, escpecially with this cold weather!)We dive into habits- how 70% of everything we do is habitual and she talks about the reflexive and reflective part of our brain. She also explains why it can be hard to pave our own path- due to our evolutionary, we are made to fit in to aid in our survival so our brain rewards us when we do behaviours similar to others. Dr Gina Cleo’s socials can be found here, her website where you have access to her book can be found here. You can jump onto my socials at Explore Your Core to keep up to date with new podcast epsiodes. Until next epsiode!
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I spoke with Ali Hill- a proud mother who’s curiosity has led her to understanding why we do what we do through psychology. She’s also a speaker, podcast host, author of Stand Out and co-author of best selling book Dealing with the Tough Stuff . We talk about the power of story and how that enables us to connect with others see a glimpse into their world. We also talk about how story telling is a two way process and can be powerful for the teller and the listener. You can find her on socials here and through her website here where you can find her blogs, books and podcast Stand Out Life. Until next epsiode!
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Identity, injury and igniting the passion for life with Tori Wood. I first came across Tori Wood who’s an elite mountainbiker in Squarmish through a short film “Reflection” that looked at her jounrey coming from a competitive gymnastic background that left her struggling with her mental helth, unfortunatly a narrative that is too common. She traded her late nights partying for mountain biking and excelled. She changed her perspective around competition to find a healthy way to nagigate it and has since become a counsellor helping others with a sports focused an integrative approach. We spoke about identity and the fear associated with leaving an unhealthy identity and not knowing what the new one will be as well as how injury can challenge your idea of idenity. We discuss the tricky nagivation around competition and finding compassion rather than getting caught up in comparison and what we can control in a given situtaion. We delve into acceptance and attitude and notitcing with social media how much and what information we allow in. We end the conversation with an important question- what is your why, and asking is what you are currently doing fullfilling that why.You can find Tori Wood on socials here, or her website for her counselling services here where she does one-on-one counselling with individuals struggling with mental health issues and virtual coaching sessions.
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I’mjoined with author, speaker and educator Dr Casey Delmara for part two of this epiode on resilience, post traumatic growth. Follow the Explore Your Core podcast to keep up date with the latest epsiodes and guests.You can find more of her works and Into The Wild Quests here.
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I’m joined by author, speaker and founder of Into The Wild Quests Dr Casey Delmara. We talk about shifting out of survival mode and some of the tools and practices that can help as well as the importance of intuition to help you know what you need instead of what you’re told that you need. @intothewildquests
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In this episode I'm joined with Stacie Fanelli from over in California who's a clinical social worker working in the intersection between eating disorders and neurodiversity. Through both our lived experience we talk about the importance of treatments, recovery and life that is most aligned with the individual, people pleasing, and paving your own path
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I am joined with returning guest Jesse Bice from Inside Lane. As a performance and mindset coach we looked into the mindset I went through while on the Moving For The Mind journey discussing rugged flexibility, solitude, the need for connection and the need for experiences that change you.
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I am joined with James Brougham over from Perth. 2 years ago James packed up his life and moved into his yacht Salty Jocks sailing with his two girls from Fremantle up the coast, he’s also completed some insane runs and some incredible things outside the norm.
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I am joined Issy who mentor for Door 2 providing insights for eating disorder to help educate carers and who is also an elite pole dancer. We have a very real and honest conversation taking an inside perspective of mental health some of the battles that go on and the journey to finding balance. We talk about having healthy boundaries and the power of movement and creativity for healing.
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In this episode I am joined by former ABC broadcaster Craig Hamilton who after his mental health journey has become a key speaker and author and has recently released a documentary on his story “The Promise”. We speak about the courage of speaking up about mental health particularly for men and men in sport. We also chat about having a mental toolbox and gratitude as a daily practice to maintain good mental health.
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In this episode I am joined by return guest Liv Robinson who is also an artist and podcast host. We talk about the benefits of being in nature and doing things that’s challenge us. We also talk about the upcoming journey I’m about to embark on- Moving For The Mind.
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In this episode I am joined by Zenith Virago a TEDx speaker and pioneer in her field. She’s a death walker, celebrant and educator and we talk about some topics not often spoken about around dying, grieving and perspectives of life
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I am joined by Milly Young who is an avid climber, runner and is an environmental engineer. Shes also the host of a podcast called Breaking Trails and an absolute powerhouse to show a glimpse of that in 2021 Milly completed a 44 and a half hour, 180 km journey through remote and muddy tracks in Tassie. Follow along her journey @mil_young and her podcast @breakingtrail_. A blog diving deeper from this conversation is on my website www.exploreyourcore.org
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In this episode I am joined by Sophie Spencer who captures moments of female empowerment through photography. We talk about the hard balance with art as business and keeping art as a way of being. We also chat about the need to be compassionate to ourselves and others and that usually people do have good intentions and are doing the best they can.
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I am joined with Sarah Pendergrass, an adventurer, writer, illustrator and podcaster who just completed a 700km run across the length of Scotland. We talk about the journey that led to doing this journey as well as what it means to do something for yourself- to live a lifestyle fitting for you, to do things without feeling selfish and for doing things just for yourself.
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I’m joined with Bailey Seamer who has just completed the huge 5500km, 14 month hiking journey up the East Coast for mental health. We talk about her long journey with Bipolar and how her walk came to be as well as some of the challenges faced along the way @wandering_minds_walk
Today I am joined with Jesse, performance coach from Inside Lane where we talk about mindset, goals and ambition. About how having an experimental mindset can change a failure to learning and can foster curiosity. We also talk about how you can treat being uncomfortable like it’s a muscle- to start small and through repetition slowly build it up.
I’m joined with Seggy who is currently walking the most South, East, North and West points of Australia. He’s tucked himself in the corners of the servo eating cereal from a coffee cup and I sat in my car on the side of the road to make this call happen. It’s an incredible conversation about the process, life on the move- the high and lows that come with that and the insights he’s had into the lives of others he’s met on this journey.
I am joined by Savannah, recording from a yoga village were we got together to talk about the journey it took for her to end up here and how important it is to show up for yourself in recovery even when people cant see you fighting for it. We discuss relationships with food, our past, ourselves and with people and some of the beautiful things that come from choosing recovery.
I am joined by erotic pop artist Anita Nevar who was born, raised and married in a cult until she decided to leave- which led her to exploring all the things she was never allowed to express through art
In this episode I am joined with Justine an incredible woman and adventurer who recently went through a life threatening illness that changed her perspective and priories. We talk about her journey through the illness, what mattered most to her when she was on almost on her death bed and her attitude on life now
For the 50th episode of the Explore Your Core Podcast the host Elise talks about the evolution of the podcast and the themes seen across 50 conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs and artists paving their own path. She also talks about her journey and where her interest in this all began.
I am joined with Bert Boute, someone who has been travelling solo around the world by motorbike for the last 4 years. We talk about minimalism and how that changes your perspective, way of living and how it provides gratitude. We also talk about planning and making decisions on the road how to know what’s the right choice as well as the balance between searching for places to see, travelling intuitively and dealing with the fear of missing out.
In this episode I am joined by Erchana (Tip To Toe) who just completed a world record run, running a marathon a day for 150 days which stretched to over 6000km over 5 months. Erchana has shown us something we didn’t know was possible and we delve into her mindset of why she did her run, facing doubts, dreaming big and how she not only got herself to the starting line (which she believes is that hardest part) but also finishing something unimaginable.
In this episode I am joined by Ry the cofounder of Cool 2Be Conscious which is a powerful movement helping people live more consciously through breathwork. Ry shares his story where he realised what he was doing wasn’t making him happy and how he quit work, sold his van and moved to Australia following a feeling, rather than any logic which turned into the Cool 2Be Conscious movement it is today. We talk about how looking healthy doesn’t always mean you are heathy from within and discuss concepts around balance, perspective trust and following the feeling. To find your nearest breathwork location or community and to hear more from Ry and Ru follow @cool2beconscious on Instagram
In this episode I am joined by Kat Gurc, someone I met at the Cool2BeConscious breathwork sessions where she opened up about a life altering accident in Thailand. Kat shares her story about the addicent and the change in perspective it gave her. We tak about the importance of human connection and how her injuries gave her a new sense of gratitude for the small things we often take for granted.
In this episode I am joined by Georgie Chambers who I met through the cold water club @the.coldwaterclub. We talk about how emotionally and physically isolating injury can be and how that sparked the begging of her eating disorder after an ACL injury. We talk about how easy things are to snowball and get out of hand and how slowing down through yoga showed just how busy her mind was. We talk about easy it is to be distracted as well as how healing it is to immerse yourself in nature and disconnect
I am joined with Daygin Prescott, a sought after adventure photographer who I met during the snow season and was in awe of the moments he’s captured outdoors as well as his determined mindset. He’s now chasing the rocks and the adventure as a full time photographer. We talk about how important it is to be surrounded by inspiring people to show you what is possible but also how key it is to not get caught up in comparison. We also chat about powerful it is to intentionally put yourself in places where there are opportunities for growth and also how beneficial it is to just go out there and do it. You can find some of Daygin’s work on Instagram at @dayginprescott or his website www.dayginprescott.com. Would love to know if you have any questions or comments in the reply below.
In this episode I am joined with Taylor Bradley, joining from over in Thailand. Taylor is an international yoga teacher who I met at a yoga retreat. We delved into topics around emotions and masculinity and talked about the importance of slowing down as it allows you to explore your internal world. Taylor shares his journey overcoming cancer and how it changed his perspective on life.
In this episode I am joined by Nikki Langman, international speaker, author and facilitator in emotional intelligence. We speak about how she paved her own path from being in the grips of addiction to a path filled with ambition, purpose and self-awareness. We talk about how easy it is to go off the right path because we buy in to peoples expectations and ideas and how easy it is to get lost in the noise and chaos around us. We discuss ways to change your path which requires a redevelopment of your mindset and encompasses first, knowing then admitting then accepting. We talk about self-belief vulnerability and bravery which can help foster the courage to go on a path that serves you. You can find out more about Nikki or read her book How To Be A Badass at https://www.nikkilangman.com/
In this episode I am joined with Bridie Rawson, founder of Tough Tits, outdoor enthusiast and rad chick. We talk how Tough Tits has created a community and helps females feel supported getting into outdoor sports. We talk about the importance of having the right people and influence around you and how important it is to stay on top of your mental health during a snow season. We chat about the party culture and Bridie’s experience doing a month sober as well as the clarity that has come being recently diagnosed with ADHD.
In this episode I am joined by Liv Robinson, artist athlete and mental health advocate She shares her journey through an eating disorder and how losing her identity allowed her to recreate it. Together, we talk about how its fundamental as humas to want to feel included, liked and accepted and how Liv turned her unhealthy ways of fulfilling those needs to more healthy ones. We also talk about the importance of mental health for our physical health and our physical health for our mental health and some tips to help improve it. https://melbmara2022.grassrootz.com/edfa-org-au/elise-marcianti
In this episode I speak with Kit Wilson- visual storyteller, film maker and adventurer joining from over in Vancouver. Kit has produced an incredible short film ‘Exposed’ that left me in goosebumps and we have an insightful conversation about creativity, curiosity and the mind. In particular, the importance and process of dreaming, the importance of balance between determination and patience as well as the importance of travelling to gain a zoomed-out perspective of life. We also talk about the power of silence and dealing with the inner critic and how fundamental is it to prioritise your mental health.
In this episode I am joined by Suzi Jamil, entrepreneur and director of Think Inc which is a community that share ideas to help changes the way people see the world through touring thought leaders and intellects. We talk about how Think Inc came to be, how she overcame hurdles and how she picked herself up. We discuss ideas around introverts and extraverts, finding balance between socialising and hustling and what she has learnt from being around inspiring thought leaders.
In this episode I am joined by Sean Bell, runner, speaker and cofounder for First 42km program. I was lucky enough to join in on a small part of his Cairns to Melbourne run where he raised over 100k running over 60km per day for 60 days. Running started for him as a stress release but shortly turned into something much more, it’s became a passion and now gets to speak to schools about the importance of pursuing your passions. He shares a touching story about a friend passing and we talk about how precious life is and how understanding that can change our perspective and the way we live life. So lucky to have Sean as a couch for my first marathon and the opportunity to learn from his incredible mindset around goals, tackling hurdles and facing fears.
In this episode I am joined by Himal Pillay, who is a speaker, facilitator and youtuber talking about mental health, lifestyle and personal development. Together we talk about following your passions, beliefs around money and the importance of habits. We talk about how hard it can be finding direction in life when you don’t know what your passions are, especially for those who are only young and haven’t yet experienced what is out there. We discuss our thoughts on having a plan B, quitting versus just pushing through and dealing with rejection.
In this episode I am joined by Himal Pillay, who is a speaker, facilitator and youtuber talking about mental health, lifestyle and personal development. Together we talk about following your passions, beliefs around money and the importance of habits. We talk about how hard it can be finding direction in life when you don’t know what your passions are, especially for those who are only young and haven’t yet experienced what is out there. We discuss our thoughts on having a plan B, quitting versus just pushing through and dealing with rejection.
In this episode I am joined by Miroslav Petrovic, a TedX speaker, teacher and facilitator. He is also the founder of Enlivened Speaking Institute where he talks about the power of presence in presenting. We speak about his journey to finding his voice, following your gut feeling even when you see no direct path and talk about changing your perspective on fear. We talk about the importance have practices such as meditation or art that slows the mind down so you can ‘separate the water from the dirt’ and how fear isn’t usually threatening in terms of safety but threatening to our identity in which we have been conditioned to run away from into comfort and safety.
In this episode I am joined by Graham Moes- singer songwriter, producer and lead singer of the band Fat Picnic. We talk about creativity, dealing with the inner critic and the importance of having creativity in your life. We also talk the benefits of using meditation to increase creativity and the power of habits.
In this episode I am joined with David Bott, educational speaker, best-selling author and associate director of the positive psychology institution. We talk about the importance of placing wellbeing at the forefront of schools, the impacts that has had and some of the difficulties of trying to measure wellbeing. We talk about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for learning and the importance of feeling safe, seen and connected.
In this episode I am joined by psychologist and yoga instructor Dr Kaitlin to talk about emotions. Dr Kaitlin’s journey began studying eastern philosophy where her lecturer then introduced her to yoga and through that found saw the benefits on the mind and started studying psychology. Together we talk about the evolutionary benefit of emotions and the harm in ‘positive vibes only’ culture. We talk about the term alexithymia - which is the difference in neural wiring and awareness and also some of the consequences for repressing emotions. As well, we talk about the importance if regular check ins to help increase emotional awareness and listening to your body.
In this episode I am joined by Elle Nguyen, an assistant researcher on sleep and mental health and suicide prevention. We talk about the impact sleep has on mental health as well as the ripple effect lack of sleep can have and ways to improve sleep hygiene. We also talk about lockdown and how difficult for those who were already struggling but also how those lockdowns allowed people to revaluate what’s important to them. Elle talks about her experience working in the field and what she’s noticed and that’s people don’t always speak up when they are struggling so take the time to ask and create the space for them to voice it. Be there to listen, sometimes that’s all they need, someone to hear them.
In this episode I am joined by Amarah Radford from Made By Mars where we talk about self love. We look at the importance of stating boundaries for strengthening your sense of self, making sure the home inside your head is a good place to be and the benefits of being kind to yourself. We discuss habits and how turning self-love practices no matter how small into habits have an accumulative effect that becomes easier and less effortful with time. As well, we talk about the having hobbies for fun and keeping them separate to work as we don’t need to monetise everything we do
In this episode I’m joined by cognitive neuroscientist, educator and author Dr Jared Horvath. We talk about the mind and brain, how they are different and the process of emergence. We discuss how stories influence how we perceive the world and how openness to new experiences and being present can change our stories which then changes how we perceive the world. We talk about how these changes occur both in our environment and on a molecular level and why we often hesitate towards change.
I am joined with Psychologist Matthew Briglia where we discuss some of the challenges and rewards with being a psychologist as well as how compassion may be a better approach to helping people rather than empathy. We also talk about how capable the mind is to endure pain from both trauma and things like extreme sports. We touch on more mainstream psychology and it’s benefits and conclude no matter what the coping mechanism is- whether there’s no evidence, looks odd or isn’t typical if it works for you it works for you and there shouldn’t be any fear of judgement.
In this episode I am joined by psychology student and co-founder of the 5:30 Club, Vani. She talks about her acting career and how a sudden injury forced her to stop and reasses her life. This time created the space for her to get into reading, yoga and meditation. After going to India and doing workshops she felt a false sense of happiness that isn’t obtainable outside of that and realised you’ve got to okay with the boring, that’s there’s beauty in the mundane.
In this episode I am joined with Monica the founder of The Health Classes You Missed. We speak about some of the challenges people are facing with mental, physical and sexual health that isn’t spoken about due to stigma, fear or judgement or is just missing in the education system. We talk about her own journey tackling some of these challenges both her own mental health and how she is closing gaps in the education system. Despite many of these challenges being at an educational or social level we talk about some changes that can be made at an individual level which starts with open communication and a willingness to listen.
To start off season 2 I speak about how Explore Your Core came to be and one of the most valuable lessons exploring my own core- finding balance. I talk about my experience, challenges and realisations trying to find balance with exercise, food, work and life as well as the importance of balance to avoid burnouts.
Sam badrock is a local artist from Bright who left an abusive relationship and returned to art for expression. After the birth of her daughter she decided to leave nursing and found being an artist allowed her to be more flexible. We talk about her experience as a nurse as well as the process of her becoming an artist. We also talk about the physical benefits of doing art including the lowering of cortisol and blood pressure, and how it helped her in times of dealing with domestic violence. We talk about flow state and the sense of space it creates, how to find it and barriers that stop you from finding that flow state.
In this episode I am joined with local singer songwriter Nic Jean. We speak about her beautiful journey to becoming a singer and how having Autism has made that journey a little harder to navigate. We talk about neuro diversity and how beautiful it is that we are all unique and have our own mechanisms and ways of processing information to understand the world around us. Nic shares a bit about her experience and some of the perks of having a neuro diverse brain as well as some of the accompanying challenges. She talks about her songwriting process and how important space is for creative thinking.
In this podcast I bring back on artist and coach Sara De Clercq were we delve into ideas around curiosity and in particular about having a beginners mindset. We also explore labels and how they have their purpose but can be detrimental if we attach to them and the problems with having expectations.
In this episode I speak with Noosa artist Amanda Brooks. We speak about the importance of having courage in both your art practice and life. We unpack how having your own space dedicated to creating helps build a boundary between life and work as well as how mistakes can act as inspiration for new ideas.
For the 20th episode I talk about my own art journey, how the podcast came to be and some of the challenges and realisations I’ve been having. I talk about the importance of connection, of finding me time to recenter myself and pursuing your passions.
This episode I am joined with a friend of mine and emerging film director Keisha Slocomb. We talk about a whole bunch of things including letting go and trusting the process as well as the importance of just taking that first initial step and the power of perspective. We also talk about people pleasing and how hard it is to not do it in a work environment, that it’s okay to say no and taking compliments.
In this episode I am joined by Lisa Robinson, an abstract artist from New Zealand. We talk about the importance of giving things a go- to get creative and be curious. We also talk about patience and how it allows you to refine and resolve works. We chat about pricing and how it comes down to having belief in yourself and ability.
I’m this episode I am joined by Annabelle McKenzie where we talk about her journey, spirituality and life’s path.
In this episode I am joined with Mia Findlay, an eating disorder recovery coach and founder of Beyond Body Coaching who has gone from a place of needed help to now providing help. Mia opens up about her own recovery journey and we speak of some of the hardships and lessons learnt. We also talk about some of the benefits and consequences of sharing this journey on social media and we recognise the strength it takes to be recovering in the midst of a pandemic and times of major uncertainty. We discover that eating disorder recovery isn’t just about catching up to everyone’s else, but rather exceeding the average person’s view of their body to realise the falsehood of diet culture. We see that anyone can fix the physical aspect and the mechanical eating and recovering but its in the mental side that all the neural rewiring takes places and true lasting change occurs.
In this weeks podcast I am joined with the incredible Sara De Clercq where we talk about creativity, curiosity and consciousness. In particular we speak about the importance of fun and finding a way to incorporate that fun into work. We also talk about how curiosity is the key to creativity and how being curious creates the space for creativity to flow through and new ideas to form. We discover that being comfortable means you don’t often question things and it’s in the questioning that we have discoveries about ourselves and the world. We explore ideas around identity and what happens when that identity we have is threatened, some of the pros and cons to our dualistic minds and how emotion is just energy in motion.
In this episode I’m joined by expressive abstract artist Jane Thompson. We talk about the importance of taking risks and trying new styles and ideas as well as how key it is to stay true to yourself. We also touch on some of the struggles around expectations for commissions and art as a business.
In this podcast I am joined with Marni Korneluk where she openly expressed some of the struggles with post-natal depression and the effect social media can have on your art business as well as your own wellbeing. We talk about the importance of slowing down and how pushing too hard can lead to sickness or a burn out. We also talk about the effectiveness of finding how you work, then tailoring your work style to that. You can find her work at @marnikornelukartist
In this episode I am joined with Jo Ellen, a mix media abstract artist whose works promote body positivity and self-acceptance. We talk about her journey with breast cancer and the realisations that have come with undergoing such a battle. We tackle norms around weight and appearances as well as embracing our bodies- for how they are, because if you don’t learn to love yourself now, then when? We also talk about the problems with basing our identity on appearance and what happens when our appearance changes.
In this episode I am joined with Jen Shewring, an abstract artist who is also passionate about the environment. Jen shares her journey to where she is today as well as her upbringing. Jens work incorporates abstract themes around global warming and climate change and we talk about how important it is to help the environment.
In this podcast we speak with Hayley Littlejohn from The Creative Outsider. We speak about her experience growing up and feeling like an outsider, some of the problems faced in the creative field and we have a look behind the scenes of being a graphic designer. We talk about how fundamental it is to have your own definition of success and how important it is that we don’t rely on social media for validation, that we find it within. We look at flow states and not being judgemental towards your works as well the power of collaboration.
In this episode we speak with Elle May, a mentor for makers. We talk about tips and common problems emerging artists face as well appreciating the handmade and the realness of it. We speak about authenticity on social media and working in a way that’s right for you
In this weeks podcast we speak with Marnie McKnight, an internationally collected artist who has so much insight, talent and experience. We speak about the balance within social media, work ethic, originality and life in general. We also speak about efficiency and creating the right working atmosphere as well as the importance of rest and having fun.
In this episode we speak with Natalie Saunders a recovering perfectionist and abstract artist. We hear about Natalies journey to Australia ad well as her creative journey. We talk about how to overcome perfection in the creative field and in all areas of life as well as the importance of fun. We talk about comfort zones and despite how scary it may feel growth will always come.
In this episode I am joined with Sara Catena- a colourful, fun and insightful sensory artist. We speak about the beauty of sensitivity, the importance of resilience and values. We hear where her values stemmed from and unpack ideas around beliefs. We also discuss how to tap into your own source of energy and trust your intuition.
In this episode we speak with artist, designer and educator Maggi MacDonald. We talk about comfort zones and in particular saying yes even if you’re scared. We discuss the importance of mindfulness and putting time aside for your creative outlet, play or experimentation. We also talk about
In this episode we speak with Amanda Ketterer, who does beautifully layered abstract art. We spoke about the importance of having confidence and believing in yourself. We also explored ideas around “making it”, investing in yourself and being brave.
In this episode we speak wth Anna Price, an abstract artist who’s work is bold, colourful and full of character. Anna has learnt to say no, slow down and follow what feels right and in this podcast we discover how that happened
In this episode we speak with Bronwyn Ward and internationally exhibited artist who’s work has continued on from her former career in palliative care and explores ideas around death and the beauty within it. We talk about her legacy paintings, some of her creative processes and themes in her art.
In this episode we talk with Jacklyn Foster- a bold, passionate and skilful abstract artist who quit her degree and became a full time artist. We talk about the accompanying doubts and struggles, the importance or following your intuition and the unexpected events that led her to be the expressive and expansive artist she is. To find out more about her follow her instagram @jacklynfosterart