Little Grabs by Halinka & Michelle - Conversations between Friends: Recent Episodes
Halinka & Michelle
Little Grabs is a podcast created by two very different women, who come together for their weekly catch up to share 'secret women's business' (as taken from their daily lives). Written in a light hearted, conversational style, with no filters applied. We look at the funny side of some very serious topics.The inspiration for this work has come from our research that although we live in such a beautiful place on the Sunshine Coast, women are struggling to keep up their appearances. What's with all the secrets? Can we have it all and be happy?Little Grabs takes you behind the scenes into what women talk about and what they do not.We aim to lift the veil on taboo subjects and demystify how to be a happy, healthy, functioning female in today's world.We explore women's insatiable hunger for life, yes, we want it all! So, what starts and stops us? This series explores the bravery required to connect with our authentic self. It is time to stop hiding and come out of the closet. Listen to our frank conversations as we explore previously untold stories of women's desires, ambitions and fantasies.Laugh and learn as we hare our survival guides on topics such as husband training, family survival techniques and our modern-day guide to etiquette. You will learn about how to be gracious and bold (mastering skills like running in heals). We share our love of life and living big in a world that likes us being small. Let us inspire you. Who the hell are Halinka and Michelle? We wish we could give better credentials, but we are two corporate God fearing gals who have tried so extremely hard to be really good, well behaved, and self sacrificing....but we flunked out. For what we lack in social grace and titles, we have been called trailblazers, warriors, mentors and Ex's. We have navigated through some very interesting workplace cultures, relationships and social situations. We decided to laugh when things go serious and share our journey into happiness when all things go crazy (we didn't say tits up did we?). Listen as we share our stories and journey into the future of work, fun, family and all things fluffy.
In this their forth Podcast series, Halinka and Michelle explore what it takes to be HUMAN in today's busy world. They discuss today who inspires you and who are our teachers?
Having a mentor to advise and guide you can increase your confidence and help develop problem-solving skills. Research has tied that having a mentor to an overall increase in emotional health.
Though a friendly discussion, Halinka and Michelle talk about who has mentored and inspired them.
In this their third Podcast series, Halinka and Michelle explore what it takes to be HUMAN in today's busy world.
We may say that a thing is good when on its own it ought to exist however if it is bad, it shouldnt. When something is good, we desire it thus hope to acquire or fear to lose it. Yet it is commonly admitted that there are bad desires and that they are evil. Halinka and Michelle discuss what this all means to them over cake.
This week Halinka & Michelle talk about when shit happens....Discomfort vs Comfort. They discuss how in order to grow, you have to embrace the discomfort. It feels awkward. It’s uncomfortable. You’re out of your comfort zone. However, if you stay in your comfort zone, that’s not where your growth is. Your growth is where discomfort is. Halinka & Michelle talk about arming yourself with your 'toolkit' to help you through your discomfort with a few laughs on the way.
In this their third Podcast series, Halinka and Michelle explore what it takes to be HUMAN in today's busy world.
Halinka & Michelle get together to discuss how vitality is the reality of our energy. Without vitality, life is less than ideal. Vitaity is the ability to live life well. The ability to live life well requires mental & emotional energy.
When life really has direction & clarity, vitality is present.
Halinka & Michelle discuss how vitality is linked to Happiness. It is a state of mind. It is about the level of energy that flows through us.
In this their third Podcast series, Halinka and Michelle explore what it takes to be HUMAN in today's busy world.
Opening your heart can be confronting however allows you to be present and connect with others in an unencumbered fashion. It allows you to feel and be aware of your surroundings in real time.
Halinka and Michelle discuss their interpretation and emotional journey of opening their hearts which can be extremely confrontational however provides so many insights into one another.
In this their third Podcast series, Halinka and Michelle explore what it takes to be HUMAN in today's busy world.
They kick of the series, with a Podcast dedicated entirely to confidence.
Halinka & Michelle have often been asked why they are so confident and what makes them confident. So today, the girls talk about their journey into confidence and what makes them who they are today! How do you develop the strength and conviction to express yourself confidently and have the courage to know that your voice matters.
Halinka & Michelle walk you through their discussion on positive emotion and demonstrate links between shifts in lifestyle habits and mental wellness. Just one small change could make a big difference to your outlook.
Halinka & Michelle discuss how by helping others, we can feel better about ourselves. Sometimes, the people we help can never reciprocate the gift of kindness that we have given. This seems to be a contradiction. We give up our time and resources for no physical reward. So why bother? The emotional uplift that we get by acting in a selfless way helps to recharge ourselves.
In this episode, Halinka & Michelle discuss how you have trillions of bacteria living in your gastrointestinal tract and the health and happiness of these bacteria affect the health and happiness of your well being and emotions. You can keep these bacteria cheering by feeding them well and you can do so by feeding them fibre, which is found in plant foods. The take away message is “Food feeds your mood”, so eat nutritiously by putting a plant-slant to your diet.
Celebrating International Womens Day, Halinka and MIchelle discuss the five love languages: receiving and giving words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Not everyone communicates love in the same way, and likewise, people have different ways they prefer to receive love.
Halinka and Michelle in their second series called 'How to be the authentic you' discuss how the sensory experience of being outdoors influences emotions, moods and life. The natural setting and light creates a calm sensory environment which in turn reduces blood pressure, stress hormones and calms the body's fight/flight responses..Its seems Blue and green should always be seen.
This week Halinka & Michelle discuss how motion creates emotion and why it takes just 10 minutes (yep that's all it takes, but more is better) of moving your body dynamically is enough to lift your mood. The future of health and wellbeing is what food you eat, fresh air and exercise.
This week Halinka & Michelle catch up and discuss your “Limbo”, which is the nickname given to the part of the body responsible for emotions. The girls discuss the importance of self-talk and happiness to longevity.
In series 2 - Halinka and Michelle follow the Sunshine Coast council's LIFT project, and track each episode and put their own unique spin on it.
This week Halinka & Michelle discuss how motion creates emotion and why it takes just 10 minutes (yep that's all it takes, but more is better) of moving your body dynamically is enough to lift your mood. The future of health and wellbeing is what food you eat, fresh air and exercise.
Halinka and Michelle discuss how to deal with resetting goals when they are achieved and have to reset
Halinka & Michelle catch up after celebrating a huge Christmas Season and New Year to discuss what goals that are setting for the new year and the approach to achieve them.
They take you for a journey into their life, friendship and hangouts. You can listen to their social commentary on life, love and all things fluffy...
The Christmas season is meant to be a time of joy, but for many people it can be a time of stress, anxiety, disappointment or loneliness.
Christmas is supposed to be about happiness. Where children feel happiness and excitement as they make their lists and as they unwrap their gifts on Christmas morning, but the deeper feelings that come as they enact the a xmas scene or sing a carol or help with a Santa gift is all about joy.
Halinka & Michelle sum up the year, their first season in podcasts on happiness and discuss how the Christmas season is a time of gratitude. To be thankful for everything we have and express how you love and care for people.
In the persuit of what makes us happy, Halinka & Michelle discuss whether smart is the new sexy. Tinder and dating sites claim that value intellect over looks is popping up on dating profiles. Intelligence does equal confidence and our generation had to look after their career to survive over using 'sexy' to get what we wanted in life. It has never been given to us by our partners, we have had to work hard all our lives to achive happiness.
We like to believe everyone has good intent and often get disappointed when they dont. How can we spot people that arent real and know the difference?
There are many ways to being authentic in a fake world..... Dont lie, be authentic and true to yourself. Stay out of other people's business. Authenticity simply means embracing who you really are, at your very core, and acting in accordance to your own values and beliefs.
People gravitate towards people they can trust and are authentic. It is difficult to like someone when you don't know who they really are and how they really feel. Genuine people mean what they say, and if they make a commitment, they keep it.
So how can you tell if someone is not being authentic?
Listen to Halinka & Michelle and their conversation about how being authentic makes you happy.
This week Halinka and Michelle explore values in conversation with one another as friends.
Why are they discussing values you may ask?
Values are really important to everyone. They guide us as we visualise where we are heading in life. Values are what help you decide what is right and wrong. Values help guide your behaviour, decisions and actions. When you know what you value, you can live in accord with those values. This then leads to greater fulfillment and happiness which we all desire.
Life is what happens between coffee and cake. Halinka and Michelle discuss what blocks roads to happiness.
Join our circle and listen to the hilarious antics between these two gals.
H&M
We have discused friendships, change, happiness, satisfaction and happiness blockers. This week we chat about how to get what you want. Suggestions include:
- Seek to connect
- Be confident
- Ask for help/ for the business
- Just do it
- Dont let people stop you
That is why we need friends.
Join Halinka and Michelle in their social commentary on life love and all things fluffy!
Guilt is a happiness blocker and short-circuits rational thought, preventing you from thinking clearly and reasonably. Because guilt overwhelms your thought, so your ability to concentrate and be productive can be severely compromised. This can result in low performance in all areas of your life.
Life is what happens between coffee and wine. Halinka and Michelle discuss what blocks roads to happiness.
Join our circle and listen to the hilarious antics between these two gals.
H&M
So we were discussing when we caught up this week, Comfort Vs discomfort- and and its role in overall life satisfaction... Steven Covey says to eat cake LAST but Michelle differs....of course!
You can interpret your own level of satisfaction and happiness by considering some of the same factors :
Your overall living conditions, including your income level and the safety of your neighborhood
Your access to important services such as education and healthcare
Your feelings of safety and security in your country
The success of your personal interactions and relationships with others
Your sense of meaning or purpose in life
A person’s level of happiness and satisfaction with life is usually affected by numerous things, not just one certain factor.
Life is what happens between coffee and wine. Halinka and Michelle discuss their lists of what makes them satisfied with life and brings them happiness. Join our circle and listen to the hilarious antics between these two gals.
H&M
Podcast Happiness Series 1: Episode 3
What makes us happy? Scientific evidence suggests that being happy may have major benefits for your health.
Life is what happens between coffee and wine. Halinka and Michelle discuss their lists of what makes them happy and why. Join our circle and listen to the hilarious antics between these two gals.
Little Grabs takes you behind the scenes into what women talk about and what they do not.
Halinka and Michelle aim to lift the veil on taboo subjects and demystify how to be a happy, healthy, functioning female in today’s world. We explore women’s insatiable hunger for life; yes, we want it all! So, what starts and stops us?
We welcome you to our second podcast for Little Grabs which takes you behind the scenes into what women talk about and what they do not. We aim to lift the veil on taboo subjects and demystify how to be a happy, healthy, functioning female in today’s world. We explore women’s insatiable hunger for life; yes, we want it all! So, what starts and stops us?
Last week we talked about how we how we met and the importance of making new friends. we all face challenges when doing something different. Today we discuss Change.
Why is it we fear change? We are confident women yet still struggle taking that first step and hesitate when confronted with something new. It could be as simple as a new menu....and so we set ourselves challenges and so it becomes fun.
Podcast Happiness Series 1: Episode 1
Halinka & Michelle discuss how they met and the importance of friendships and how to make new friends.
This podcast is published in time for World Mental Health Day, October 10, responding to how friendships form an important part in providing a supportive environment. Friendship is equally important to our mental health, assisting us deal with stress and making better lifestyle choices that keep us strong.
Halinka and Michelle share the funniest places they met people laughing along the journey in a conversational style.