TimTime: Recent Episodes
Tim O'Connor
Tim O'Connor loves a good conversation. TimTime is a podcast where Tim finds himself having creative conversations about all things meaningful with a host of interesting people who have great stories to tell. From authors to actors to celebrities and more, Tim poses questions about life and uncovers some surprising answers. Join the conversation. Make time for TimTime.
This is not a gardening podcast - do not be afraid, I have not turned into a green thumb! But I have taken some inspiration from my garden of late, and it’s a beautiful metaphor for life that I’ve been pondering this week. Come ponder with me!
I was having a pretty dreadful week feeling like I was living at the bottom of the pit of despair. Whilst sitting on my couch ranting to myself about how I didn’t want to go through the trial I was experiencing, the thought occurred to me that variety is the spice of life. Have a listen to this weeks podcast to hear what I mean!
Everything that comes into your experience can only enter if you allow it. What do you allow? What will you allow? That’s what I’ve been pondering in my own life this week!
What you give your attention to massively affects your experience on a daily basis. Focus on the good stuff in your life and you’ll find more good stuff starts to appear, but what happens if we focus on the bad stuff?
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
Sometimes I get worried about things that haven’t happened yet. What a waste of energy it is to worry for things that haven’t even happened yet! My mantra to myself in those moments is “It’s not happening!”. You can borrow it for yourself if you want!
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
It’s 2018 and I’m back on the podcast! Sorry I’ve been away so long! Today I’m letting you in on one of my morning rituals that has really profoundly changed my life! Hope it has a positive effect on you too!
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
I visited the founder of Outland Denim, James Bartel, to get the low down on his incredible organisation which is encouraging a more ethical, responsible fashion industry by crafting uniquely made, premium quality jeans using sustainable materials and made by women who have been rescued from human slavery and sexual exploitation. He is a most inspiring human being doing such important work. I bought a pair of Outland Denim jeans and not only are they the comfiest jeans I have ever owned, I know that my purchase helped a young girl out of poverty. Together, we can all change the world, one pair of jeans at a time. Prepare to be inspired....
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
I took my son to his swimming lesson and had an epiphany about fear and how it is diminished when we become familiar with it. It made me remember when I used to be terrified of driving. If you want to hear all about it, you'll need to listen to this week's episode!
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
Spring has sprung, and it really is my favourite time of year. It's time to reconnect with nature, so this episode is all about those times nature has spoken to me, just when I needed it to. Looking for clarity? Turn your attention to nature (straight after you turn your attention to this episode!)
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
This week, I'm pondering the difference between pursuing perfection and pursuing excellence. Are they the same thing? I'm not so sure. If you're a perfectionist, this one's for you!
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
On closing night of the Brisbane season of HAIRSPRAY: THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR, Tim visited the stars' dressing rooms to talk about their experience working on the show, what it was like to mentor hundreds of young performer in the production and what the show had meant to them. Tim chats with Lauren McKenna, Amanda Muggleton, Wayne Scott Kermond, Tim Campbell, Christine Anu and Simon Burke.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
Legendary Australian actress Amanda Muggleton sits down with Tim to talk about her latest role in HAIRSPRAY, her experiences in one-woman shows, her recent audition for Julie Andrews, and the key to a happy life and the ways in which she cultivates love in her life.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
A chance encounter with an old friend prompted Tim to ponder the remarkable effect courage and bravery can have on everyone. Sometimes being brave benefits more people than just yourself. That's the Brave Effect.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
Candice from Florida wrote to Tim to ask his advice on how to find the courage to follow her dream. Whilst sunning himself by the beach in Perth at the end of a gruelling business trip, Tim discusses Candice's predicament with Megan Whiting (producer, co-worker, friend) and together they offer their thoughts and advice on how to dream big and live brave.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
What do rocks on the beach, C.S Lewis, ten pin bowling and the Prince of Persia all have in common? They all feature in this podcast about leaning to struggle and using life's challenges to grow and shape you.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
Ever heard the story about the time when Tim was so hungry he ate leaves? Well, you're about to.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
When you were 14 years old, were you dreaming up crafty entrepreneurial schemes and raking in more money than most people in their 20's? Sam Klingner was. At 22 years of age, he's now the hugely successful producer of THE NAKED MAGICIANS, a quirky, ever so naughty magic show that's taking the world by storm. In this episode, Tim sits down with Sam to find out how he got so far so young and how he made his dreams come true.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
Tim has been in rehearsals this week with the 900 members of the mass ensemble of HAIRSPRAY - THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR. Stars of the show, Barry Conrad (Seaweed) & Lauren McKenna (Tracy Turnblad) dropped in on rehearsals and the pair sat down with Tim to chat about life, about the magic of rehearsals, about the challenges of forging a career in the theatre and about finding your function in life.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
A few weeks ago, Tim found himself sitting in the Newcastle airport after a long day of auditioning young performers for his upcoming arena production of HAIRSPRAY. He was sitting with producer Megan Whiting, director/choreographer Callum Mansfield, music director Dennett Hudson and assistant producer Perrin Gilbert and we got to talking about fear, and thankfully he had his trusty recorded handy so you could listen in on the conversation!
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
When your neighbour is best-selling author Leisa Rayven it's always fun to pop next door for a cuppa and a chat! In this episode, Tim talks to Leisa all about her novels BAD ROMEO and BROKEN JULIET, the unlikely story of how she became an author, where she finds inspiration, the secret to good storytelling and how she deals with expectation.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au
Tim sits down with Australian actress Rachael Beck in her apartment in Bondi, Sydney to discuss the important of self love and the difference between being selfish and self-ful.
This is an instalment of "TimTime: Creative Conversations About All Things Meaningful". For more information about Tim O'Connor, visit www.timoconnor.net.au