Luke and Susie Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Luke and Susie are a husband and wife radio team passionate about not settling for half measures. Why strive for being married for forty years when you can strive for an extraordinary marriage? Why settle for being a good parent when your children deserve you to give them an extraordinary parent? Luke and Susie explore faith, family, culture in a way that gives us the strength to pursue the extraordinary and while we may never achieve such lofty heights we will settle for nothing less.
đ¨âđŠâđŚ This week on The Family Show: We're diving into the silly tale of Toby's Great School Bag Forgettery! Yes, itâs a word now. That's what happens when your morning routine resembles a game of Tetris where you forget to slot in that one crucial piece. đđą
đ Life's New Juggling Act: Luke and Susie chat about the chaos of cramming new high-priority stuff into their already bursting-at-the-seams routine. Spoiler alert: the little things are staging a rebellion.
đĄAnti-Pro Tip of Paralysis: Ever wanted to do something so bad but ended up staring at the ceiling contemplating the existence of leftover pizza? We dissect the phenomenon of why humans can be all engine, no wheels. đđ¤
đş TV Time: We embrace the messiness of grace with a look at "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey" and ask ourselves, can messiness and mistakes co-exist with...beautiful?
đââď¸Rise & Shine Exercise Junkies: Is joining The 5am Club really the secret to brain supercharging? We put this theory to the test without spilling our coffee. âđŞ
đŁď¸ Tough Love: "Clear is kind," they say. But how come every time we try to say "no," it sounds like a question? đđŤ
đŹ Roll Camera, Action! In an unexpected twist, Luke morphs into the ICOD (In-Charge-Of-Date). Weâre ordering footage of buses falling on Dad, and celebrating Jared Haschek's musical genius.
â The Million Dollar Question: What IS the good choice? Like choosing not to hit snooze for the fifth time? We've got some thoughts. đâĄď¸đď¸
đŤ Valorant or Valo-can't? Who's climbing the ranks and who's just...well, trying not to get digitally shot? Find out!
đ Susie's Joke Time: It either caused tears from laughter or just tears. You decide. đđ
đââď¸ Gettin' Physical: We talk stretches, walks, swims, and the revolutionary concept of doing nothing. Nada. Zilch. Zip.
So buckle up for a roller coaster ride through our family shenanigans, because The Family Show with Luke and Susie is your ticket to the relatable, the ridiculous, and everything in-between!
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Charlie Eggins, the Rubik's Cube maestro, has just shattered not only records but also our perception of what is humanly possible! Susie had the pleasure of chatting with this puzzle prodigy after he achieved the unthinkable at the Australian Nationals in Moreton Bay in September 2023.
Move over Spider-Man, because Charlie here can solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded faster than you can say "web-slinging superhero!" With a mind-blowing time of 12.10 seconds, he has officially secured the World Record single for blindfolded cubing. Did I mention he did it with his eyes closed? Or covered at least.
Charlie's talents extend far beyond his impressive solving skills. He's also a YouTube sensation, where you can find him posting videos that are equal parts educational, inspiring, and as addictive as a Rubik's Cube itself. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned speedcuber, Charlie's channel is the place to be if you want to embark on or continue your speedcubing journey.
If you're curious for more details on Charlie's remarkable achievements, be sure to check out his WCA profile under the code 2019EGGI02. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. This guy is the real deal, the Rubik's Cube wizard we never knew we needed.
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Introducing My Buddy Gard: Empowering Peace of Mind for Families of Special Needs Children and Aging Parents
For parents with children who have special needs, particularly those who are neuro-non typical, finding effective solutions to ensure their safety and well-being is a constant concern. In the quest for a reliable tracking device, doubts and questions ariseâwill it truly work for their unique child? Similarly, many aging parents aspire to maintain their independence, but their adult children and loved ones worry about their safety should an unforeseen circumstance occur. Enter My Buddy Gard, a cutting-edge tracking device designed to bring peace of mind to families facing these challenges.
Luke chats with Erika Wager and Angie Schmitzer about why My Buddy Grad was created and shares more than a single story of losing children who are not known runners....mostly he throws Susie under the bus.
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We did an interview with the founders of Why Meat Co who said their plant-based pies and sausage rolls are so good nobody would bat an eyelid if you served them up at parties. They said that carnivore men who were hardcore about their pies and sausage rolls couldn't tell the difference. I am a cynical carnivore and raised my three boys in my carnivore ways. Here is the blind taste test and reveal. Enjoy boutique-quality plant-based party pies and sausage-rolls from The Why Meat Company, available in Queensland & Victoria Woolworths Top Shelf Frozen Party Food Section or learn more at program sponsor whymeatcompany.com.au #woolworths #vegan #vegetarian #partyfoodideas #inclusivefoodoptions #lukeandsusie
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The Big Question: How to support your husband when you don't agree with him
Free From Judgement - Freedome to Grow
Date Night: We have had many fights on dates, probably more than we should have. So is there a way we could ensure we don't fight when I organise a date for us?Susan has written a book, and it is on the way.
What has been happening?
The 999 piece puzzle
Golf - I drove a buggy and I reckon I could play the game
MJ - Susie must be a really calm and patient woman to ummm....
Imperfectly Worthy Musings!
Jacqui Walker post - breaking the glow stick
Welcome to new Luke and Susie Community members
Joanne, Karina, Lady Skye, Tim Tam Dez, Anne, Jenny, Joanne
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The Big Question: What are our worst date night ideas?
Free From Judgement - Freedome to Grow
What is the worst date we have been on and why?
Ukulele Lessons - I want them
Community comments about what they want in a year
What has been happening?
Susie not used to rough playing boys
30 days has september - always have to say it to remember which months are long
Imperfectly Worthy Musings!
Why is it easy for some to be a victim and not easy for others?
The worst date might just be your best date
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The Big Question: What are the best date night ideas for married couples?
We explore a list of the top ten date ideas and ask what are Susie's key ingredients to a good date? Susie seems pretty keen on a dance party.
There is a new white card in soccer matches - fair play card, rewards positive behaviour. What an inspriation.
Susie caught up with old friends - and then we did the count of years - yikes!!!
Getting Susie to help Luke adjust and setup the new youtube studio for our show was a mistake.
Apparently Luke has not been to the gym in too long because he received a voice message from the gym guy.
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Join husband and wife duo Luke and Susie as they explore the ins and outs of romance and how to keep the spark alive in marriage. In this episode, Luke takes the reins and plans a special date for Susie, but things don't always go as planned. Listen as they discuss common pitfalls that can make a date go bad and share their own personal experiences. Along the way, they'll also touch on topics such as parenting and balancing family life with keeping the romance alive, setting health and fitness goals for the year, and the importance of grace in marriage. It's a light-hearted and candid look at the ups and downs of being in a long-term relationship. Tune in for a dose of humor, honesty, and practical advice to help you navigate the journey of marriage.
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People have said to me when describing their situation, oh sorry I know your is so much worse!
Mine IS pretty dramatic. Major life changes that should have been celebrations â which turned to heart attack, infidelity, and suicide? Yes, it was debilitating.Â
It was A LOT. But is it any different from anyone else?  Â
As people would tell me their issues, they always felt bad and would say I know itâs not as bad as what happened to you! But I donât agree. Whatever youâre going through is what youâre going through right? Itâs all relative.
Mine is the same as yours, and yours is the same as his, and hers.
Grief is grief in my book. No hierarchy, no comparisons.
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Inflation and cost of living has left many people in financial survival mode, having just enough to keep afloat. But best-selling author and accountant Steve McKnight says that thereâs simple skills anyone can learn to revamp your financial situation and move from surviving to thriving, no matter your income.
Learn:
How to identify your means and how to live within them
Why you might be pre-programmed to fail financially â and how to stop it
How to attract more wealth by changing the way you think and act around money
A step-by-step guide for calculating how much you need in retirement
The real danger of Buy Now Pay Later and rewards programs
How to stop paying âlazy taxâ that costs you thousands
How to give your money meaning
& handy templates and checklists to help plan, manage and measure your wealth-building progress.
Steve McKnight is a Chartered Accountant, fund manager and respected global real estate expert. He is also one of Australiaâs most successful real estate authors - his first book, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years, has sold more than 200,000 copies, and its sequel, From 0 to 260+ Properties in 7 Years, was also a #1 bestseller.Â
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Inflation and cost of living has left many people in financial survival mode, having just enough to keep afloat. But best-selling author and accountant Steve McKnight says that thereâs simple skills anyone can learn to revamp your financial situation and move from surviving to thriving, no matter your income.
Learn:
How to identify your means and how to live within them
Why you might be pre-programmed to fail financially â and how to stop it
How to attract more wealth by changing the way you think and act around money
A step-by-step guide for calculating how much you need in retirement
The real danger of Buy Now Pay Later and rewards programs
How to stop paying âlazy taxâ that costs you thousands
How to give your money meaning
& handy templates and checklists to help plan, manage and measure your wealth-building progress.
Steve McKnight is a Chartered Accountant, fund manager and respected global real estate expert. He is also one of Australiaâs most successful real estate authors - his first book, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years, has sold more than 200,000 copies, and its sequel, From 0 to 260+ Properties in 7 Years, was also a #1 bestseller.Â
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Melissa Doyle is an award-winning journalist with more than thirty yearsâ experience. She is one of the most well-known and trusted people in the Australian media. As co-host of Channel 7âs Sunrise she covered significant events.Â
In this intimate and insightful book, Melissa Doyle shares the stories of some of the most resilient people she has ever met, gently drawing out their wisdom, empathy and heartfelt practical advice for anyone whoâs going through a difficult time.Â
While lockdowns and closed borders damaged livelihoods, relationships and the nationâs mental health, Melissa found herself reflecting on some of the survivors sheâd met during her years reporting from the front lines of triumph and tragedy. Surely these people had clues on how to navigate grief and anxiety?
Revisiting these stories with such extraordinary people, Melissa was struck once more by their hard-won wisdom and their ability not just to survive but to find meaning in their experiences. Having faced the worst that life could throw at them, from childhood trauma to a freak accident to betrayal of the cruellest kind, they now explain how hope can prevail and we can all, as one remarkable little boy put it, find our âfifteen seconds of braveâ.
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Melissa Doyle is an award-winning journalist with more than thirty yearsâ experience. She is one of the most well-known and trusted people in the Australian media. As co-host of Channel 7âs Sunrise she covered significant events.Â
In this intimate and insightful book, Melissa Doyle shares the stories of some of the most resilient people she has ever met, gently drawing out their wisdom, empathy and heartfelt practical advice for anyone whoâs going through a difficult time.Â
While lockdowns and closed borders damaged livelihoods, relationships and the nationâs mental health, Melissa found herself reflecting on some of the survivors sheâd met during her years reporting from the front lines of triumph and tragedy. Surely these people had clues on how to navigate grief and anxiety?
Revisiting these stories with such extraordinary people, Melissa was struck once more by their hard-won wisdom and their ability not just to survive but to find meaning in their experiences. Having faced the worst that life could throw at them, from childhood trauma to a freak accident to betrayal of the cruellest kind, they now explain how hope can prevail and we can all, as one remarkable little boy put it, find our âfifteen seconds of braveâ.
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From Scratchis your ultimate guide to making all sorts of delicious foods âfrom scratchâ at home.Â
Author Fiona Weir Walmsley paints a beautiful picture of her life (and work) at Buena Vista Farm in Gerringong, NSW, and of the joy of making, sharing and enjoying things âfrom scratchâ, no matter how busy you are. Â
Fiona will show you how to create your own mayonnaise, yoghurt, kimchi, muesli bars, mustard, ice cream, chai tea, bacon jam, chewy caramel or lemon slice (the list goes on!) With more than 200 straightforward recipes this might be exactly what you need to make all the things yourself â when you have the urge (or when you run out of baking powder).
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From Scratchis your ultimate guide to making all sorts of delicious foods âfrom scratchâ at home.Â
Author Fiona Weir Walmsley paints a beautiful picture of her life (and work) at Buena Vista Farm in Gerringong, NSW, and of the joy of making, sharing and enjoying things âfrom scratchâ, no matter how busy you are. Â
Fiona will show you how to create your own mayonnaise, yoghurt, kimchi, muesli bars, mustard, ice cream, chai tea, bacon jam, chewy caramel or lemon slice (the list goes on!) With more than 200 straightforward recipes this might be exactly what you need to make all the things yourself â when you have the urge (or when you run out of baking powder).
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Zero Co began as an idea, dreamed up by an unemployed bloke in need of a shave, a shower and a good hard look in the mirror. That blokes name is Mike Smith (yep that's his actual name). This is the story of how Mike (along with Alyssa, Kate and Alana) brought Zero Co into the world.
Mike, Alyssa and Kate went to Indonesia for Zero Co's 1st ocean clean-up where 6,000kgs of plastic was pulled from the Java Sea off the coast of Jakarta to be made into Zero Co dispensers.
Now Zero Co has launched their most epic idea yet...Oceans 21! 21 million tonnes of plastic flows into our oceans every year. Thatâs one truck of garbage every single minute. Single-use plastic is the main culprit. So the aim is to pull 21 tonnes of ocean bound plastic from Aussie oceans so we can turn it into our forever bottles!Â
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Zero Co began as an idea, dreamed up by an unemployed bloke in need of a shave, a shower and a good hard look in the mirror. That blokes name is Mike Smith (yep that's his actual name). This is the story of how Mike (along with Alyssa, Kate and Alana) brought Zero Co into the world.
Mike, Alyssa and Kate went to Indonesia for Zero Co's 1st ocean clean-up where 6,000kgs of plastic was pulled from the Java Sea off the coast of Jakarta to be made into Zero Co dispensers.
Now Zero Co has launched their most epic idea yet...Oceans 21! 21 million tonnes of plastic flows into our oceans every year. Thatâs one truck of garbage every single minute. Single-use plastic is the main culprit. So the aim is to pull 21 tonnes of ocean bound plastic from Aussie oceans so we can turn it into our forever bottles!Â
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Danni Carr, owner of Earth Bottles and Ash Grunwald, much loved Australian Blues Musician are a husband and wife duo with a passion for self improvement and self preservation.
After years of touring and partying the excessive binges started to take their toll and the two decided enough was enough.
When a good friend said she was going to take a 12 month break from drinking, these two didnât hesitate in joining in.
That was in Jan 2017 and what started as a 12 month commitment has lead to a life of awesome sobriety. More confident, more driven - Danni and Ash have never looked back.
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Danni Carr, owner of Earth Bottles and Ash Grunwald, much loved Australian Blues Musician are a husband and wife duo with a passion for self improvement and self preservation.
After years of touring and partying the excessive binges started to take their toll and the two decided enough was enough.
When a good friend said she was going to take a 12 month break from drinking, these two didnât hesitate in joining in.
That was in Jan 2017 and what started as a 12 month commitment has lead to a life of awesome sobriety. More confident, more driven - Danni and Ash have never looked back.
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How did the skateboard go from a menacing fad to an Olympic sport?
Writer and skateboarder Jonathan Russell Clarkanswers this question by going straight to the sources.
From California beaches to Tokyo 2020, the skateboard has outlasted its critics to form a global community of creativity, camaraderie, and unceasing progression.
Skateboarders are their own historians, which means the real history of skating exists not in archives or texts but in a hodgepodge of random and iconic videos, tattered photographs, and, mostly, in the blurry memories of the people who lived through it all.Â
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How did the skateboard go from a menacing fad to an Olympic sport?
Writer and skateboarder Jonathan Russell Clarkanswers this question by going straight to the sources.
From California beaches to Tokyo 2020, the skateboard has outlasted its critics to form a global community of creativity, camaraderie, and unceasing progression.
Skateboarders are their own historians, which means the real history of skating exists not in archives or texts but in a hodgepodge of random and iconic videos, tattered photographs, and, mostly, in the blurry memories of the people who lived through it all.Â
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The Australian doctor saving the lives and dignity of thousands of women in Africa, one surgery at a time.
From Ethiopia to Sierra Leone, Tanzania to Togo, Dr Andrew Browning has been helping women affected by obstetric fistulas - a debilitating condition resulting from obstructed childbirth - for nearly two decades. Andrew began his African career in the 1990s working with the late Dr Catherine Hamlin and since then has started the Barbara May Foundation, which has built hospitals, trained staff and established programs to heal fistulas and also prevent them from occurring around Africa in the world's most disadvantaged women.
A Doctor in Africa is the uplifting story of Andrew's life, from the challenges faced along the way to the stories of the women whose lives he has forever changed.
All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Barbara May Foundation.
See more at:https://barbaramayfoundation.com/Â
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The Australian doctor saving the lives and dignity of thousands of women in Africa, one surgery at a time.
From Ethiopia to Sierra Leone, Tanzania to Togo, Dr Andrew Browning has been helping women affected by obstetric fistulas - a debilitating condition resulting from obstructed childbirth - for nearly two decades. Andrew began his African career in the 1990s working with the late Dr Catherine Hamlin and since then has started the Barbara May Foundation, which has built hospitals, trained staff and established programs to heal fistulas and also prevent them from occurring around Africa in the world's most disadvantaged women.
A Doctor in Africa is the uplifting story of Andrew's life, from the challenges faced along the way to the stories of the women whose lives he has forever changed.
All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Barbara May Foundation.
See more at:https://barbaramayfoundation.com/Â
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In order to really make progress itâs important to think about TODAY and TOMORROW, not just the past.Â
For you and everyone around you, itâs time to think about your life now and your future.Â
You can't start a new chapter if you keep rereading the last one.
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In order to really make progress itâs important to think about TODAY and TOMORROW, not just the past.Â
For you and everyone around you, itâs time to think about your life now and your future.Â
You can't start a new chapter if you keep rereading the last one.
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Annaâs always had too many feelings. Or not enough feelings â sheâs never been quite sure. Debilitating panic. Extraordinary melancholy. Paranoia. Ambivalence. Fear. Despair.
From anxious child to terrified parent, mental illness has been a constant. A harsh critic in the big moments â teenage pregnancy, divorce, a dream career, falling in love â and a companion in the small ones â getting to the supermarket, feeding all her cats, remembering which child is which.
But between therapistsâ rooms and emergency departments, thereâs been a feeling even harder to explain ⌠optimism
A blend of memoir and research, the book is a compassionate insight into complex mental illness and the magic that can be found in spite of it all.
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Annaâs always had too many feelings. Or not enough feelings â sheâs never been quite sure. Debilitating panic. Extraordinary melancholy. Paranoia. Ambivalence. Fear. Despair.
From anxious child to terrified parent, mental illness has been a constant. A harsh critic in the big moments â teenage pregnancy, divorce, a dream career, falling in love â and a companion in the small ones â getting to the supermarket, feeding all her cats, remembering which child is which.
But between therapistsâ rooms and emergency departments, thereâs been a feeling even harder to explain ⌠optimism
A blend of memoir and research, the book is a compassionate insight into complex mental illness and the magic that can be found in spite of it all.
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The remarkable true story of a father who moved heaven and earth to help his wife and son escape Chinese persecution and bring them to safety in Australia.
Freeing My Family flips between the perspective of Australian lawyer extraordinaire Michael Bradley and Sadam as he fought to bring his family back together. Adding important contextual information about the Uyghur population of Xinjiang and the alternating perspective of this incredible effort to move heaven and earth to unite Sadam to his family.
Itâs a refugee story with the happy ending we all need that has never before been told in full.
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The remarkable true story of a father who moved heaven and earth to help his wife and son escape Chinese persecution and bring them to safety in Australia.
Freeing My Family flips between the perspective of Australian lawyer extraordinaire Michael Bradley and Sadam as he fought to bring his family back together. Adding important contextual information about the Uyghur population of Xinjiang and the alternating perspective of this incredible effort to move heaven and earth to unite Sadam to his family.
Itâs a refugee story with the happy ending we all need that has never before been told in full.
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When children grow up and become adults we often assume, as parents, that our job is done. In fact it's just the beginning of a whole new stage in our lifelong connection. Relationships with adult children are an aspect of parenting that is rarely discussed, yet they require thoughtfulness and empathy, and can bring many new challenges.
All Grown Up draws on the personal experiences of parents, as well as advice from leading experts in the filed, to offer support and guidance on working through these common dilemmas to develop and maintain a close bond with your adult child. Discover how to create family harmony and a strong, enduring connection.
Find more at:Â http://www.celiadodd.co.uk/Â
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When children grow up and become adults we often assume, as parents, that our job is done. In fact it's just the beginning of a whole new stage in our lifelong connection. Relationships with adult children are an aspect of parenting that is rarely discussed, yet they require thoughtfulness and empathy, and can bring many new challenges.
All Grown Up draws on the personal experiences of parents, as well as advice from leading experts in the filed, to offer support and guidance on working through these common dilemmas to develop and maintain a close bond with your adult child. Discover how to create family harmony and a strong, enduring connection.
Find more at:Â http://www.celiadodd.co.uk/Â
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The impossible job of a doctor in some of the world's wildest places.
After Lachlan McIverâs father suffers a sudden, fatal heart attack it sends him into a spiral of grief and outrage. This tragedy inspires him to become a doctor and he eventually finds his calling â providing care for communities in some of the most remote and neglected parts of the world.
In this no-holds-barred memoir, Lachlan recounts his experiences treating patients and tackling health problems across dozens of countries, from rural communities around Australia and the islands of the South Pacific, through natural disasters and civil war zones, to the headquarters of the World Health Organization and MÊdecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in Switzerland.
Lachlan is forced to confront not only the frustrations of trying to provide medical care in extremely under-resourced environments, but broader crises such as health inequities, climate change and drug-resistant infections. He also faces his own personal battles, including with depression, alcohol abuse and bankruptcy.
Find out more at:Â https://drlachlanmciver.com/Â
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The impossible job of a doctor in some of the world's wildest places.
After Lachlan McIverâs father suffers a sudden, fatal heart attack it sends him into a spiral of grief and outrage. This tragedy inspires him to become a doctor and he eventually finds his calling â providing care for communities in some of the most remote and neglected parts of the world.
In this no-holds-barred memoir, Lachlan recounts his experiences treating patients and tackling health problems across dozens of countries, from rural communities around Australia and the islands of the South Pacific, through natural disasters and civil war zones, to the headquarters of the World Health Organization and MÊdecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in Switzerland.
Lachlan is forced to confront not only the frustrations of trying to provide medical care in extremely under-resourced environments, but broader crises such as health inequities, climate change and drug-resistant infections. He also faces his own personal battles, including with depression, alcohol abuse and bankruptcy.
Find out more at:Â https://drlachlanmciver.com/Â
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Katie Meadows is an Australian author, with a passion to see others develop into their full potential. Whether as a HR professional, or in the context of church community, friends and family, Katie enjoys investing in people. She has presented faith focused shows for her local Christian radio station and produces topical God-spots of encouragement.
Meat Pots, Manna, and a Merciful God is a Christian non-fiction book on the power of redemption. Find yourpromise entwined in the story of Abrahamâs descendants. Discover divine principles in the stories of old that echo from history to the discerning ear. Learn how to withstand enemy tactics and fight the giants in your life. Too many spiritual pilgrimages have ended in the wilderness, but the wilderness is not your destiny!
Find out more at:Â https://katiemeadows.life/Â
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Katie Meadows is an Australian author, with a passion to see others develop into their full potential. Whether as a HR professional, or in the context of church community, friends and family, Katie enjoys investing in people. She has presented faith focused shows for her local Christian radio station and produces topical God-spots of encouragement.
Meat Pots, Manna, and a Merciful God is a Christian non-fiction book on the power of redemption. Find yourpromise entwined in the story of Abrahamâs descendants. Discover divine principles in the stories of old that echo from history to the discerning ear. Learn how to withstand enemy tactics and fight the giants in your life. Too many spiritual pilgrimages have ended in the wilderness, but the wilderness is not your destiny!
Find out more at:Â https://katiemeadows.life/Â
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From the outside, Sandra Thom-Jones was living a successful life: she had a great career, a beautiful home, a caring husband, two loving sons and supportive friends. But from the inside looking out, she was struggling to make sense of her place in the world, constantly feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and convinced that her challenges with daily life just meant that she had to try harder.
In Growing In to Autism, Thom-Jones tells the story of gradually realizing that she was autistic, and that she experienced the world in ways which were markedly different from neurotypical people. This was a profound awakening - throughout her life she had been masking her true self and this effort had come at great physical, mental and emotional cost.Â
Part personal, funny, endearing and enlightening memoir, and part rigorous explication of the nature of autism, Growing in to Autism is a book for all people, memorably conveying the need for better understanding and ways of making space for a group of individuals in our society who have so much to offer.
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From the outside, Sandra Thom-Jones was living a successful life: she had a great career, a beautiful home, a caring husband, two loving sons and supportive friends. But from the inside looking out, she was struggling to make sense of her place in the world, constantly feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and convinced that her challenges with daily life just meant that she had to try harder.
In Growing In to Autism, Thom-Jones tells the story of gradually realizing that she was autistic, and that she experienced the world in ways which were markedly different from neurotypical people. This was a profound awakening - throughout her life she had been masking her true self and this effort had come at great physical, mental and emotional cost.Â
Part personal, funny, endearing and enlightening memoir, and part rigorous explication of the nature of autism, Growing in to Autism is a book for all people, memorably conveying the need for better understanding and ways of making space for a group of individuals in our society who have so much to offer.
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From a terrible accident that left her paraplegic, Emma Carey has become an inspiration for hundreds of thousands online to live life to the fullest and remind us that if we can, we must.
There on that helicopter, somewhere over Switzerland on a Sunday in June, came the first tiny whisper. A voice that came from a place so deep inside of myself that I hadn't even known it existed. One that I would carry me for years to come. I'm going to be ok. There's still joy here.
When Emma Carey was twenty, she fell from 15,000 feet and survived. In The Girl Who Fell From the Sky Emma tells us the inspirational story of how, through what could be considered one of her greatest tragedies, she found her truest self.
This heartfelt book is more than a memoir, it's a call to action that reminds us not to take our lives and abilities for granted-to live every day like it could be our last.
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From a terrible accident that left her paraplegic, Emma Carey has become an inspiration for hundreds of thousands online to live life to the fullest and remind us that if we can, we must.
There on that helicopter, somewhere over Switzerland on a Sunday in June, came the first tiny whisper. A voice that came from a place so deep inside of myself that I hadn't even known it existed. One that I would carry me for years to come. I'm going to be ok. There's still joy here.
When Emma Carey was twenty, she fell from 15,000 feet and survived. In The Girl Who Fell From the Sky Emma tells us the inspirational story of how, through what could be considered one of her greatest tragedies, she found her truest self.
This heartfelt book is more than a memoir, it's a call to action that reminds us not to take our lives and abilities for granted-to live every day like it could be our last.
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What is grief? Is it depression? Do you now have PTSD?
Does it have 5 stages with the final outcome Acceptance?
No, no and NO!
It is NOT depression or a disorder.
It does not have prescriptive stages, with the end point Acceptance.
Itâs sadness. A human condition we are equipped to deal with and grow from.
Debra Pascoe: The author of A Cup of Black Coffee, When There's Nothing Left Savour Something speaks with Luke about defining your grief.
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What is grief? Is it depression? Do you now have PTSD?
Does it have 5 stages with the final outcome Acceptance?
No, no and NO!
It is NOT depression or a disorder.
It does not have prescriptive stages, with the end point Acceptance.
Itâs sadness. A human condition we are equipped to deal with and grow from.
Debra Pascoe: The author of A Cup of Black Coffee, When There's Nothing Left Savour Something speaks with Luke about defining your grief.
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Many women find first-time parenting both rewarding and challenging, joyful and exhausting. In this warm, wise and practical guide, author and podcaster Ruby Matley shares expert words of advice, simple strategies for tough times and a host of ideas for women seeking out moments of self-care every day.
Whether it's enjoying a favourite meal, taking a guilt-free nap, connecting with friends or sharing the mental load, these rituals and recipes will help you to unwind, recharge and be present for this special time.
The podcast hosted by Ruby Matley, Beyond 9 Months is a fresh take on modern motherhood. Each episode features one-on-one interviews with women, who share glimpses into their unique motherhood journey.
Find out more at:Â https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/beyond-9-months/id1566494178Â
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Body-image advocate Taryn Brumfitt is a best-selling author and speaker, and the film director behind break-out documentary EMBRACE (2016). This time sheâs talking to school-aged kids and famous friends about body image, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and more.Â
Featuring Tarynâs network of well-known celebrity friends including Celeste Barber, Jameela Jamil, Electric Fields, along with Chico the family dog, EMBRACE: KIDS brings together a vibrant collection of stories and voices to entertain and inspire kids and parents alike, showing us that the first step in changing the world, is changing your own mind.Â
Taryn Brumfitt is an Australian writer and film director from Adelaide best known for the 2016 film Embrace. After the birth of her third child, she considered cosmetic surgery but took up body building instead. She founded the Body Image Movement in 2012.
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Body-image advocate Taryn Brumfitt is a best-selling author and speaker, and the film director behind break-out documentary EMBRACE (2016). This time sheâs talking to school-aged kids and famous friends about body image, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and more.Â
Featuring Tarynâs network of well-known celebrity friends including Celeste Barber, Jameela Jamil, Electric Fields, along with Chico the family dog, EMBRACE: KIDS brings together a vibrant collection of stories and voices to entertain and inspire kids and parents alike, showing us that the first step in changing the world, is changing your own mind.Â
Taryn Brumfitt is an Australian writer and film director from Adelaide best known for the 2016 film Embrace. After the birth of her third child, she considered cosmetic surgery but took up body building instead. She founded the Body Image Movement in 2012.
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After a 4 year hiatus, Ella Hooper has shared her brand new single OLD NEWS.
Old News has been hailed as a new beginning for Ella, who was still a teenager when she burst onto the Australian music scene fronting Killing Heidi. Ella left High School halfway through Year 11 to concentrate on Killing Heidi. She states that the first time she heard her voice on the radio was on the school bus.
âFor a long time, I felt awkward about my success, that I had to apologise for it,â Ella reveals. âBecoming a bit of an overnight success with Killing Heidi really presented its challenges. Iâve had a complicated relationship with my career, but I donât feel hamstrung by that anymore.â
âI guess Old News is a message to myself,â she adds. âItâs okay to be ambitious and still have dreams.â
The tour will commence in WA on October 20, before moving on to Victoria, SA and QLD, and winding up in Sydney with Maryâs Underground on November 25 and Centro, Wollongong on November 26. It also includes what will no doubt be a massive night for Cup Eve at Northcote Social Club in Melbourne (Monday October 31). Tickets for all shows on sale now â head to www.ellahoopermusic.com
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Can we build moral machines?
Toby Walsh, AI expert, examines the ethical issues we face in a future dominated by artificial intelligence.Professor Toby Walsh, a world-leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, explores the ethical considerations and unexpected consequences AI poses â Is Alexa racist? Can robots have rights? What happens if aself-driving car kills someone? What limitations should we put on the use of facial recognition?
Artificial intelligence is an essential part of our lives â for better or worse. It can be used to influence what we buy, who gets shortlisted for a job and even how we vote. Without AI, medical technology wouldnât have come so far, weâd still be getting lost on backroads in our GPS-free cars, and smartphones wouldnât be so, well, smart. But as we continue to build more intelligent and autonomous machines, what impact will this have on humanity and the planet?
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3 Christian military men riding postie bikes to raise funds for suicide prevention. David Mace from Adelaide, Joey Kolossa who lives in Ingham, Qld, and Michael Davey from Nowra, NSW
Luke speaks to Dr Michael Davey, who is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, child and youth advocate and landscape photographer. Michaelâs first book, his autobiography, Journey of Hope, became an Australian bestseller. Michael is also an award-winning photographer.
June 18th they started his bicycle ride around Australia, leaving HMAS Albatross on the South Coast of NSW all to raise money for Defence personnel and Veterans suffering trauma from their service.
Follow their journey at:Â https://apostieride4ptsd.com.au/
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Aussies are invited to nominate those who care most!
Individuals to be rewarded a share of $135K in both individual and community care packages with the return of the Panadol Care Collective.
New research reveals 78% of Australians realise the significance of caring for those around them and nearly threequarters of Australians provide support to their community.
Rachael Clancy, who was rewarded as a part of the Panadol Care Collective in 2021 recipient, founded Hope In A Suitcase â an organization that provides children entering the foster care system with a suitcase full of belongings that they can call their own.Â
Find out more about the Panadol Care Collective here: https://www.panadol.com/en-au/care-collective/
More about Hope In A Suitcase: https://hopeinasuitcase.com.au/
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To access a FREE offer for $500 worth of text books go to www.acom.edu.au/thejourney
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Melissa Ferrari is one of Australiaâs most sought-after therapists who possesses over 20 yearsâ experience in couples counselling and individual psychotherapy who is regularly called upon as a relationship expert across national media.
âWhat I believe in is very simple. Most of us do better in healthy secure relationships. Part of my job is to help you find your way there.âÂ
Melissa uses a range of proven approaches in her practice to help couples heal and reconnect having dedicated herself to a life of learning.
A Clinical Member of the Australian College of Relationship Counsellors and PACFA College of Psychotherapy, Melissa is also one of the few therapists in the country to have received training from the worldâs most renowned pioneer in couples counselling, Dr Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Training Institute.Â
Find out more at:Â https://www.melissaferrari.com.au/aboutÂ
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In the current 'Great Resignation' more people are considering leaving their jobs and looking for different, more flexible, and higher paying jobs...or are they? According to Andrew Thonemann from christianjobs.com.au people are looking for better fits with their values and culture where just the pay is not enough and he is calling it the 'Great Reset' instead. We are taking a double take on who we want to be and what job helps us get there. All business owners struggling to keep and recruit the right staff need to listen to his thoughts.
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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Kate Christie is the Author of Me First and works to help busy people take control of their life.
She speaks to Luke about the value of Spontaneity.
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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Dinner Express is the ultimate solution for busy people and families. Following his hugely successful and best selling books Air Fryer Express, and Lunchbox Express, Dinner Express will help get healthy, home-cooked food on the table faster, every night of the week. It includes 60 fast, fresh and easy dinner ideas, most of which can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less with ingredients that you'll already have in your pantry and fridge.
George has taken the guesswork out of Dinner, with quick ideas with mince, hidden veg for the kids and fussy adults, pimping up a supermarket roast chook all with time-saving hacks and tips. And it wouldn't be a book from the School Lunchbox Dad without a host of ideas for how to turn your dinner into tomorrow's lunch.
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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Get extra clues to have a better chance to win the 3 night holiday.
https://lukeandsusie.com/10in10-extra-clues/
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A guide for parents and carers navigating the confusing and exciting world of adolescence.youâll find questions that encourage your teen to master the practical as well as trickier topics, including friendships, consent, self-compassion, managing conflict, mental health, boundaries and media influences.Â
Moving beyond the predictable milestones of childhood, this book addresses the nuanced social and emotional needs of teens that we often assume are being met elsewhere. Underpinned by research and informed by Daisyâs own experiences as a teacher of teens for more than a decade, a Lifeline counsellor, and a mother of two, 50 Questions to Ask Your Teens is a warm, relatable book thatâs perfectly in tune with where teens are at right now, and the ideal starting place for parents to raise an adult they can hang out with.
https://www.daisyturnbull.com.au/
Daisy Turnbull is a teacher and director of wellbeing. She has taught at St Catherine's School in Sydney for eight years, and before that taught across school systems, including at a behavioural school working with students with varying challenges.Â
Before going into teaching, she worked in interactive advertising as a producer and in strategy roles. Daisy is an accredited Lifeline crisis support counsellor and regularly volunteers on the crisis support line. She is the mother of two children, and holds a Combined Bachelors degree in Arts/Commerce, a Graduate Diploma of Secondary Teaching, and a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies. She is also an obsessive crocheter and a terrible runner.Â
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The band celebrated their 30th anniversary - were named as the second-most streamed local artist on Spotify in Australia this year, across all genres.
triumphant in triple jâs Hottest 100 of 2021 with their incredible cover of Tame Impalaâs Elephant. Anthony, Murray, Jeff, Emma, Simon and Lachy staved off challenges from Gang Of Youths, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Spacey Jane, and The Kid LAROI/Justin Bieber, to take out one of the most prestigious titles in Australian music!
in response to overwhelming audience demand â the band have decided to record a full length collection of covers,
ReWiggled is a double album, OUT MARCH 11, 2022 comprised of two distinct halves, which celebrate both the enduring nature of The Wigglesâ songbook, and also The Wigglesâ own lifetime love of music.Side One of the album sees some of Australiaâs top musicians paying tribute to The Wiggles, honouring the profound and unique influence the band has had over generations of young music fans. THE WIGGLES AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2022.
Long-standing Wiggles lineup of Anthony Field, Simon Pryce and Lachy Gillespie was expanded to include new members Tsehay Hawkins, Evie Ferris, John Pearce and Kelly Hamilton. It was also announced that Emma Watkins will depart The Wiggles at the end of the year.
Side Two of ReWiggled features âwigglifiedâ versions of hits originally performed by AC/DC, Queen, Rihanna, James Brown, The Chats, Fatboy Slim, and many more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzvEiZit3HgÂ
The OG Wiggles shows will feature support from a rotating cast of artists including The Polish Club, DZ Deathrays, Planet, and others to be announced shortly.
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Found, Wanting may be a memoir that begins with loss but itâs also one of love and hope. In it, Natasha demonstrates time and time again that we all have the capacity for great joy as well as deep grief.
It could explore how the grief landscape changes as we age, how to speak about grief and loss to family members, how to move forward (not on) with your life after loss etc.
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Songs guessed so far:
Aerosmith - I don't want to miss a thing
Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory
Every song you can identify will earn $50 to spend at www.gracifyme.com. If you can name all 10 then you will also get a 3 night holiday.
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Luke was watching a youtuber fishing and was bummed that a 12 year old kid was so much better than me...then he jumped in the car and drove away.
Project Me: My teeth clean and the consequences
Susie feeling guilty to lie down and take it slow
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"Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning." - Maya Angelou
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Author of Me First, Kate Christie talk to Luke about simplifying the year with a theme word to focus us on who we want to be.
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Yolanda asked, "How did you cope once all your children started school?"
Luke and Susie both realised their tongues did strange things without them realising which led them to talk about a tongue expert and Susie's drinking problem.
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Jess asked, "When kids go back to school after holidays, are you excited or donât you wanna send the kids back?"
Debbie asked, "Tips for peeling hard boiled eggs please so that they donât resemble the surface of a golf ball when they are done. Do you peel them hot or cold?"
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"The fastest way to kill something special is to compare it to something else"- Craig Groeschel
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The WorldĘźs #1 Bucket List Expert. As a self-appointed ĘťBucket ListologistĘź, Trav helps people live their Bucket List before itâs too late!Innovative organisations who really value employee happiness love Travâs Bucket List life engagement message. Trav also influences through his Public Events, Coaching Programs and via his #BucketListLife Vlog and Podcast.
With International travel opening up end of February and interstate travel meant to be more available, what does your future bucket list look like? - chasing dreamsÂ
Someone first called me The Bucket List Guy about eight years ago. It was because of all the crazy and interesting things Iâd done in my life up until then.
See, from the age of eighteen â well before Bucket Lists were a âthingâ â Iâve written a âTo Do Before I Die Listâ. Today, as a forty (something) year-old guy, thanks to The Bucket List movie and the popularity of the concept, they certainly are now. Itâs a heavily hashtagged and tweeted global phenomenon.
But itâs more than just being about me and my list. Iâve dedicated my life to helping others wake up and live theirs before itâs too late.
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Boss ladies unite in this celebration of inspiringand empowered female athletes from around theworld. From Australian legends Sam Kerr, Ash Bartyand Ariarne Titmus to international superstarslike Ruby Tui, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and theWilliams sisters, these boss ladies are at the top oftheir games, both on and off the field.Every boss lady was once a little kid with a hugedream. Let their trials and triumphs inspire youto work hard at what you love and to believe inyourself, no matter whether you win or lose.
PHILLIP MARSDEN is a Sydney-based full-time illustratorfrom Liverpool, England. He is a regular contributor tomagazines such as Kerrang, NME and Elle, has illustratedbooks such as Kicking Goals by Adam Goodes, I CanâtRemember the Title But the Cover Is Blue by Elias Greig,A Boy Called Bob by Bob Murphy & Tony Wilson and AFooty Girlâs Guide to the Stars of 2017 by Nicole Hayesand Alicia Sometimes. Phillip regularly hosts drawingworkshops for kids.
Luke and Phillip talk about amazing female athletes, Liverpool, and stick men art.
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The Holt family went to an escape room and Toby was determined the clue was made for him because he could read binary code. He was overthinking it...or was he?
Luke also has found the best and the absolute worst show to watch on Netflix and they are the same show.
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Sam asked, "What is something on your Bucket list? (Luke is creating a top 100 list)
Elisabeth asked, "How do I help my son accept a new dog after we had to let go of our other dog due to not being able to meet her needs?" Screen reader support enabled.
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"Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering." - Winnie The Pooh
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Movies revealed before today:
Mr & Mrs Smith
Charlie's Angels
Date Night
Ant-Man
The Hunger Games - Catching Fire
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Revealed:
Mr & Mrs Smith
Charlie's Angels
Date Night
Ant-Man
Every movie you can identify will earn $50 to spend at www.gracifyme.com. If you can name all 10 then you will also get a 3 night holiday.
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Alex Blackwell, captain of the Australian womenâs cricket team through World Cup and Ashes victories, provides a rare insight into life â the highs and lows â in Australiaâs most loved sporting team. This is a fascinating account of one of Australiaâs most accomplished sportspeople and of the game she loves. She has played more matches for Australia than any other female cricketer in history, she captained the Australian Womenâs Team to World Twenty20 glory in 2010 and reclaimed the Ashes against England in 2011.
She studied medicine at the University of New South Wales from 2002 to 2005 before making a difficult decision to leave the course to pursue her cricketing dreams. Alex changed her career direction to become a genetic counsellor, working for three years in prenatal screening before becoming a full time professional cricketer in October of 2014.
Alex came out as a gay athlete in 2012 and is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within sport with a particular focus on gender equality and the inclusion of LGBTI people. In 2015 she proudly led the Mardi Gras parade alongside other out athletes Daniel Kowalski, Jai Wallace and Matthew Mitchem.
Fair Game is the unmissable account of life and leadership inside Australia's most loved sporting team, told by one of its most capped players of all time. This is the story of the sacrifices and victories, the extreme highs and devastating lows, that come with playing sport at the highest level, and of what it takes to be truly courageous on and off the field.
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"Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."- Francis of Assisi
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Annette asked, "How do you help kids overcome fears, such as holding a harmless bug?"
Sam asked,"If your child started their own business now (whatever age) what do you think it would be?
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As Luke starts 2022 with Project Me, a goal to not just rediscover himself but as it turns out it is creating something new.
Susie took a family coffee and turned it into a way to buy shoes, but not high heals or anything fashionable and fancy, school shoes.
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"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible" - Audrey Hepburn
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Aidan Grimes has personally led 124 Kokoda Treks in PNG and remains the only Kokoda operator to have a 100% success rate.Has worked extensively with Youth at Risk, both here in Australia and overseas with various reputable agencies including the British SAS and ADF. Also worked or working with the Brisbane Broncos, Hawthorn Football Club, Geelong, AIS Olympic Kayak team, QLD Cycling and the NSW Cricket team.
Success within your chosen tribe (be that your family, community or your place of work) is achieved by being the best person you can be today with the skills you have today. Itâs about contributing all that you have to give. But many of us donât know what âgiving all we haveâ is, as weâve never pushed ourselves beyond what we thought was possible.Â
Aidan speaks to Luke about the challenge but also experiencing nature and challenging ourselves to live MORE.
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One of our children was stung by a bee...on their bed. And a fresh new Luke is emerging, but not as quickly as he would like.
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Bev asked, "Do you find it hard to read long books?" and Debbies asked, "what is the longest you have worked at one job? What was the job?"
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The movies revealed so far:
Mr & Mrs Smith
Charlie's Angels
Date Night
Every movie you can identify will earn $50 to spend at www.gracifyme.com. If you can name all 10 then you will also get a 3 night holiday.
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"We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world."- Howard Zinn
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How to release productivity guilt and embrace the hidden values in our daily lives.
Any given day brings a never-ending list of things to do. Thereâs the work thing, the catch-up thing, the laundry thing, the creative thing, the exercise thing, the family thing, the thing we donât want to do, and the thing weâve been putting off, despite it being the most important thing. Even on days when we get a lot done, the thing left undone can leave us feeling guilty, anxious, or disappointed.Â
After five years of searching for the secret to productivity, Madeleine Dore discovered there isnât one. Instead, weâre being set up to fail. I Didnât Do the Thing Today is the inspiring call to take productivity off its pedestalâby dismantling our comparison to others, aspirational routines, and the unrealistic notions of what can be done in a day, we can finally embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life.
For anyone who has ever felt the pressure to do more, be more, achieve more, this antidote to our doing-obsession is the permission slip we all need to find our own way.
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In talking to a supermarket worker mother hen Susie steps in and in conversation found out about the air-fryer diet of the strangers children and Luke wanted to not have looking at his phone be the first thing he did. What he did instead kind of defeated the purpose.
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Nahum asked, "My father missed going to the AFL Grand Final for the birth of my brother. What have you given up for your children?"
Debbies asked, "What is the one thing that you are really terrible at but want to be good at?"
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Brooke Prentis is an Aboriginal Christian Leader from the Wakka Wakka peoples. Brooke became the CEO in February 2020. Previously Brooke had been volunteering as the Aboriginal spokesperson for Common Grace and is the Coordinator of the Grasstree Gathering. Brooke works ecumenically speaking on issues of Justice affecting Australia and sharing a message of Reconciliation as friendship.
Aunty Jean Phillips, Senior Aboriginal Christian Leader, invites the nation to #ChangeTheHeart on Tuesday 25 January 2022 7:30pm AEDT
national service led by Aboriginal Christian Leaders, simulcast on ACCTV, online, and on the radio
Commit to taking a stand for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice by sharing a photo of your feet on country and sharing an Acknowledgement of Country on social media.
https://www.commongrace.org.au/change_the_heart
In 2022, we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of #ChangeTheHeart.
ChangeTheHeart has become an important moment for us to gather together before January 26 each year.
Since a small gathering of people in 2012 were called together in prayer by Aboriginal Christian Leader Aunty Jean Phillips and Lea Maslen, this moment has grown to become an important time for our nation to come together in prayer as we approach January 26 â a day of mourning for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters.
From 2017 these services have been held in every state and territory with the support of Brooke Prentis and the Common Grace movement. In light of the challenges of navigating COVID-19 in 2021, these multiple prayer series turned into one national moment â a simulcast prayer service shared across ACCTV, web and radio bringing us together to pray in unison to #ChangeTheHeart of our nation.
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Discussion: Debbie asked, "People always say school years are the best years of your life . Were yours the best or the worst?"
The great yabbying debacle with Tyson: The holidays have been adventurous but Tyson struggled with thr idea of picking up yabbies, meanwhile Toby is ripping off claws like it's nothing.
Discussion:Anonymous asked, "Do you listen to podcasts? What kind?"
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"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."- Desmond Tutu
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You Can Live on the Bright Side is designed to teach kids activities and strategies to make them feel lighter, optimistic about the future, and more confident by empowering and inspiring them to live a happy and healthy life. With activities such as meditation, yoga, cooking, plastic free picnics as well as exercises to help kids find their interests and be kind to themselves and others.
Some of the benefits of optimism later in life are:
-Higher levels of resilience
-Make better entrepreneurs
-Experience better health outcomes Â
-Have more satisfying relationships
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Getting back to work can be tough.
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Luke and Susie explore:
Don't get proud:Â From 2017: As we sat on the deck having family brekky, I looked over at one of my sons and was so proud to see him improving his skills in using his knife and fork. He's been working at it and has been getting better and better. I was just about to tell him how proud I was when I saw him face plant the plate and pick up some bacon with his teeth... twice. #notwinningatparenting
Discussion: Go-to self-care technique
The Couch: We have been so protective of the new couch, then it was me who spilt half a fresh cup over the couch and panic cleaned. Can't imagine the relief when there was no stainÂ
Discussion: Is âout-of-sight-out-of-mindâ a real thing?
Cleaning is Dangerous: When cleaning the kids room, I smashed my toe, cut my arm, broke a lava lamp, then spilled water from the counter-top filter. Deep cleans for me are just a chance to injur myself in new ways. When Luke deep cleans, it's sexyÂ
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Daniel has lived and worked with the urban poor in Australia, Hong Kong, China, India, Vietnam and Thailand and has  written numerous publications on children and poverty. He started his career in the Royal Australian Navy. When announced as CEO of World Vision Australia in December 2020, Daniel said he felt âcompelled and calledâ  to work with World Vision, an organisation dedicated to helping the worldâs poorest children and which has reached  more than 200 million children worldwide. He said he was also greatly inspired by the strength of the organisationâs  faith-based mission.
World Vision Australia is a Christian organisation that works with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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Known worldwide as âMr Body Languageâ, Allanâs own record in the field of selling, motivating and training is equalled by few others.
Allan Pease researches and studies the psychology of selling, relationships and human communication. He teaches simple, field-tested skills and techniques that get results. And he delivers his message in humorous way, which motivates people to want to use these ideas immediately.
He is a born achiever, starting his career at age 10 selling rubber sponges door to door. At 17, he was the No.1 national salesman for a company selling bed linen, pots & pans. At 21, he was the youngest person ever to sell over $1,000,000 of life insurance in his first sales year and qualify for the Million Dollar Round Table.
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Jane de Graaff is a presenter, food & lifestyle writer, editor and podcaster specialising in food and making it accessible to everyone. Simply put, she loves everything about her life with food, and is all about encouraging everyone to play with their food. So it's easy to see why she was chosen to host the cooking activity for the Family Project.
She has traveled to learn about tea, invaded the kitchens of the best restaurants in Australia and around the world to interview their chefs, joined a wild deer hunt, not to mention built biscuit towers, developed and tested recipes and reported on all kinds of food events. Jane has always loved storytelling and writing as well as food, so the day she discovered she could combine the two into the art of telling food stories was the day the world around her exploded with possibilities.
She believes in playing with your food and being endlessly inquisitive about where it comes from -because the most magnificent history and stories surround it. She will never stop exploring and is hungry for what she is yet to discover about the ways we eat and nourish ourselves, particularly as a mother of two young boys who challenge her daily with their developing tastes and food interests.
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Luke and Susie speak to Dr Ong about how to combat burnout as someone, who knows full well what burnout and fatigue is like after a severe car accident in 2008. She was told she would never walk again as a paraplegic, but beat the odds.
This medical mentor and pain physician has released a new book, The Heart-Centeredness of Medicine, which includes mind, heart, body and external self-care strategies for burnout prevention and recovery. âWe need improved communication, relationships and leadership to protect our healthcare industry from severe retention decline and a dramatic healthcare system breakdownâ she says.
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In 2003, I was introduced to an elderly gentleman "who might just have a story worth telling". The day I met Lale Sokolov changed my life, as our friendship grew and he embarked on a journey of self scrutiny, entrusting the inner most details of his life during the Holocaust. I originally wrote Lale's story as a screenplay - which ranked high in international competitions - before reshaping it into my debut novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
Latest novel - Three Sisters When they are little girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father â that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. Together, they fight to survive through unimaginable cruelty and hardship.
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Fathering has a lot to offer a man. Fathers are happier and derive more meaning from everyday activities than men without children. But fatherhood can also be a struggle. A man can be a biological father without doing much actual parentingâor a breadwinner who doesnât do much childcare and houseworkâbut many men today strive to be all things at once: father and son, man and husband, breadwinner and caregiver.
Jeff Cookstonâs research addresses the family system with specialized attention to the role of marital conflict, fathering, and divorce. He is currently analyzing a 12-year longitudinal dataset on fathering and preparing grants to study the causes and consequences of divorce.
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Heart On My Sleeve (HOMS) is an emotional wellness social movement and early intervention services provider for adults suffering with mental ill health or facing challenging life situations (either directly or as a supporter)Â that helps people heal by being real about how they feel through the power of true connection. Heart On My Sleeve was born on May 30th 2017 when Mitch Wallis (the founder) shared a video of his story, describing his immense battles with anxiety, depression & a lifetime of mental illness. He spoke about the conflict he felt between having the âperfectâ outside life on social media, whilst suffering deeply beneath the surface.
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Craig Bruce Reucassel is an Australian television and radio comedian. He is best known for being a member of satirical team The Chaser. He hosted Big Weather (and how to survive it), Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge , War on Waste and Director of Big Deal.Â
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At this point, Andrew Hoy is a record-breaking legend, after winning silver as part of the Australian eventing team and individual eventing bronze at this yearâs Tokyo Olympic Games, heâs become Australiaâs oldest Olympic medallist at age 62; heâs won more Olympic gold than any other event rider with six medals to his name in total. His horse, Vasilly De Lassos, was the fastest horse in the Tokyo field, and if that wasnât enough, Andrew holds Australiaâs record for most Olympic appearances (Tokyo was his 8th Olympics!).
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KIDS Foundation - Kids in Dangerous Situations, raising money through "Put Your Hand Up".Â
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Shelley Craft began her television career in the early 1990s, co-host role with children's program Saturday Disney until January 2008, Craft signed with the Nine Network, and started co-hosting The Block from 2011. One of the joys of Shelley Craftâs job is coaching contestants to overcome the challenges of The Block â whatever they may be.
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Shannah Kennedy was a type-A, overachieving perfectionist when she experienced burnout at the age of 30. In Plan B she shares her journey for people feeling hopeless in the face of change, and explains how you can turn a change in circumstance into your second act â a Plan B.
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In her first book The Leading Edge, Holly gives a call to arms for people to step up and turn their restlessness for change into the reality of a better world.
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Luke and Susie got to talk to co-authors Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt & Jacki Ferro about their new inspired children's book, Grandfather Emu.Â
Rhonda Collard-Spratt is a proud Yamatji-Noongar Elder who is a survivor of the Stolen Generations. A talented storyteller and artist, Aunty Rhonda wants Grandfather Emu to bring joy and hope to all children, to strengthen our connection with this sacred land and its animals, and to keep the lore and languages of our First Nations people alive.
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Luke and Susie talk to award winning Documentary director and Very Much So founder. Listen for inspiration and lots of laughs.
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We chat to former long-time CEO of Sportsgirl, Colleen Callander about her new book Leader by Design which aims to inspire all women to have a voice, live with purpose, lead in their own lives, change the rules, live with confidence and embrace their superpowers.
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Since coining the term Activewear, Lorna has spent three decades learning, evolving, listening and leading the way in product design and the normalisation of wearing Activewear everywhere. On the podcast with Luke and Susie she tells us how she came up with the ideas and how she has continued to grow her business and how you can to.
Lorna Jane's mission is to empower you to live a life that you love through Active Living⢠and the daily practice of Move, Nourish, Believe.
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Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul creator) and childrenâs book author Miriam Laundry joined together to produce the powerful new childrenâs book, I CAN Believe in Myself.Woven with themes of compassion, confidence and self-esteem, I CAN Believe in Myself can help the young people in your life turn their thoughts from "I Can't" to "I Can!"
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Sonja Balic is the Board Director and NSW Coach for blind low vision tennis and speaks about the adaption version of the sport, itâs development and current programs. She herself is a super star in tennis, sport, leadership and champions inclusion in all aspects of her life.
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Representing Australia in the Table Tennis for the second time at an Olympic Games is David Powell. He's a teacher, he's a coach and he's an elite sportsman. With the delay of the pandemic setting Tokyo's Olympic campaign back a year, David is all set to represent the country and take on the world's best in one of Australia's favourite past-times.
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When a family's boat overturned in the Mary River with high tides, strong currents and potential sharks and crocodiles in the water, swift action was needed to save the five people who were stranded in the water.
Along with two others, Bruce John Holla was awarded a bronze medal of bravery after being the right man in the right place at the right time ensuring all five lives were saved.  Here's his story.
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With a title like "No Regrets Living", how could we resist the opportunity to speak with Dr Harley Rotbart?
In this interview, we explore how to live without regrets if you already have regrets and facing down the two regrets we have - the things we've done and the things we haven't done.
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We had the pleasure of speaking with the director and producer of this special movie, Miranda de Pencier.
THE GRIZZLIES, see it in cinemas in Australia and NZ NOW!
This isnât just an amazing true story, or a satisfying sports drama. It's a beautifully crafted, wonderfully inspiring, true story of hope, a rewarding movie that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll. Thereâs a reason why this film has won so many awards. Donât miss it!
THE GRIZZLIES is the inspiring true story of first-year teacher Russ Sheppard, who takes a temporary assignment to teach at a high school in Kugluktuk, a small arctic town with the highest suicide rate in North America. Having no success at getting his Inuit students to show up for classâand seeing that many of the teens roam around town drinking and smokingâhe believes that teaching them the sport of lacrosse will get them in school and motivate them to achieve. But really itâs Sheppard who has a lot to learn, as they end up transforming their own lives as well as his.
âOn the list of most powerful sports movies... hits all the marks to leave you cheeringââ Common Sense Media
âbracingly unsentimental and transcendently movingââThe Hollywood Reporter
âa gripping sports movie worthy of its place in that canonââThe Decider
âspirit-lifting, heartwarmingâŚtold with specificity and skillââRoger Ebert
Rated M for suicidal themes. For cinemas and tickets go to: www.thegrizzliesmovie.com.au
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Today on the podcast we are chatting to author and business relationship guru, Matt Bird. As a child he grappled with dyslexia, before writing 12 books and is now wanting to help others become authors. He believes everyone has "a book in them".
Matt was challenged to write a book during a conversation with one of his clients, who is an author of business books. Since then, Matt has gone on to write 12 books and is also a regular columnist for The Times newspaper.Â
He has now launched a 100 day course called "Writing My Book"
Writing My Book is a 100-day course where Matt will coach a small group of budding authors. Starting in January 2021, Matt says that a group environment helps encourage people to make their first step into book writing. Â
To take part or for more information, register online for âWriting My Bookâ: or contact Matt Bird to start your journey as an author: mattbird@relationologyinternational.com.
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On the podcast today we are speaking to Jason F. Wright, the man behind the new Christmas movie in cinemas now, Christmas Jars!
The new film is based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Jason F. Wright, and has caused a real-life movement of anonymous gift-givers with millions of dollars in spare change collected and distributed to individuals in need. CHRISTMAS JARS has at its heart a proven inspirational story of kindness and generosity. Itâs the kind of film that reminds us how selfless acts of humanity can affect people's lives in deep and unexpected ways.
It's a film for anyone tired of negative news stories and a year of trials and difficulty - CHRISTMAS JARS is bound to warm hearts around the country.
ABOUT THE FILM: Hope is an aspiring reporter who has had her fair share of tragedy in life. Abandoned at birth, sheâs grieving the recent death of her adopted mother when her apartment is burglarised of all her possessions. While reporting the burglary to the police, Hope discovers a jar full of money, labeled âChristmas Jar.â Shocked and grateful for this act of kindness, Hope discovers that people all over her hometown have been receiving Christmas Jars for years during times of need. The jars are always anonymous and always contain different amounts. In this heartwarming Christmas classic, Hope goes undercover to discover the secret behind the Christmas Jars, putting into motion a series of events that will change her life, and her community, forever.
WEBSITE: www.christmasjarsmovie.com.au
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This was one of our favourite guests on the show, he had us in stitches the whole interview, logie award winner William McInnes. We'll chat about his new book, Christmas Tales, talking all things Christmas in his own hilarious way!
McInnes shares his own run-ins with the Man-in-Red; starting as a teen working at Coles New World in Redcliffe and his first job as a shopping centre Santa, ending in him being frogmarched out by the store security!
William McInnes is an award-winning author and actor, whose popular newspaper columns have further secured his reputation as one of Australiaâs favourite storytellers, and we can see why!Â
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Today we are speaking with an amazing young lady, Jazz Thornton. Having overcome childhood abuse and 14 suicide attempts, Jazz Thornton has now dedicated her life to speaking hope and creating change in the area of mental health.
She grew up in Timaru, New Zealand, moving to Auckland when she was 16. She struggled with mental health for as long as she can remember. As a child she had trouble regulating her emotions and as she got older this became increasingly worse. Finally when she was 20 she had a conversation that pivoted her life â and her first book, Stop Surviving Start Fighting, published by Penguin, is based on this conversation. In 2017 Jazz began studying film and television where she directed her first short film "Dear Suicidal Me." The film went viral, being shared on international media around the world and gaining over 80 million views. Not long after that Jazz became the youngest New Zealander to win the annual Doc Edge pitching contest where she pitched her first series idea Jessica's Tree, which she went on to direct. The five-part series won the Best Web Series award at the Huawei NZ TV Awards, a gold award at the International New York Film Festival, and festival awards in Barcelona, Copenhagen and Toronto. She co-founded Voices of Hope, a non-profit organisation which aims to create and implement change for mental health, whilst providing hope through the voices of those with lived experience. Through advocacy, campaigning and storytelling, Voices of Hope produces strategy and content with intent to influence global, communal and individual change. Jazz was a semi-finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year in 2019, spoke at the UNâs Speak Your Mind event during the General Assembly in September 2019, and had coffee with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to discuss mental health in 2018. THE GIRL ON THE BRIDGE is available to watch online and in select cinemas nationally to coincide with Mental Health Week (October 10-17). Find out more at www.thegirlonthebridgefilm.com.au You will definitely need tissues for this podcast! Warning, this interview covers heavy themes of suicide and mental health. If you are worried that someone is in immediate danger or you feel in danger yourself please call the police immediately, they are here to help. If you would like to access support and advice please go to www.thegirlonthebridgefilm.com.au to find national and international helplines.
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On the podcast this week, we are speaking with author and neuropsychotherapist, Joanne Wilson to chat about her latest book, Renovate Your Relationship.
Joanne has been working with couples and singles for decades to provide a practical guide to overcoming common relationship issues caused by increased stress. From self-awareness, communication issues, managing conflict, parenting and infidelity, this revolutionary guide results in more meaningful, healthier and happier outcomes for couples.
Relationships are fundamental to our mental health and more than ever we rely on support from our loved ones during times of uncertainty. We regularly service our cars and renovate our homes, but the maintenance and attention to our relationship is often overlooked.
We'll get some relationship advice and find out what men find most attractive in woman.
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On the podcast today we are speaking with a truely remarkable man, John Baker. He has an incredible true story that you will think it out of a movie!Â
More than 20 years ago, Sydney wine merchant John Baker set off with his colleague Kevin Hopko to Georgia, a country which, at the time, was keen to get out of the shadow of the Soviet Union, and was hardly a leading tourist destination. Off they were in search of mythical cellar that may or may not have belonged to two of the most famous men in Russian history - Nicholas II and Joseph Stalin â that could have been worth millions of dollars on the market.
Their mission: to see if the cellar even existed, determine how they could prove the wines were what they were promised to be, and hopefully purchase the collection. That was just the start of a 3 year adventure that would take John from Double Bay, Sydney to Tbilsi, Georgia, via France and England, with plenty more bottles of wine, legal minefields, international negotiations, broken bottles and stories to last a lifetimeâŚ
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We are speaking with breathing expert James Nestor. I never thought we'd do a whole podcast on how to breathe...we've been doing it since birth, but this is fascinating! No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor traveled the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is!
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On the podcast today we are speaking with an amazing lady, author and speaker, Debra Pascoe.Â
Debra threw herself into writing during the first lockdown in April. And as she received the first printed copies of her book, Melbourne went into its second round of lockdown.
Now, as Melburnians face each new day with anxiety and uncertainty, Debra Pascoe wants to share how she âkept her head above waterâ in 2014 when she experienced loss on an unimaginable scale. Her husband survived a heart attack, they celebrated the purchase of their dream home, he revealed his infidelity, then took his life â all within a space of 4 months. That was 6 years ago but her fluctuating emotions during COVID felt strangely familiar because as she explains, âgrief is grief, no matter what the loss.â
Time helps, but healing requires you to do the work. The work she did â from mindset to coffee, from writing lists to studying fiduciary duty, from boxing to food, from comedy to music â helped her heal in stages. To finally live again.
We'll chat to her about her new book, VIVE! as she will share her story of recovery, to give others hope and promise, in a difficult time.
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This week is Donate Life Week, July 26 to August 2 and we are speaking to lunch transplant recipient, Julie.
Julie was diagnosed with BOOP, bronchiolitis obliterans organising pneumonia. The prognosis was 3 to 5 years, and the reason for her illness was largely unknown.She couldn't walk 3 metres without having to stop and catch her breath. She then went on an emotional rollercoaster physically and mentally during the 15 months of waiting for a pair of matching lungs. This is her story...
Sign up to be an organ donor at: https://donatelife.gov.au/ Your donation could save a life!
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We are tackling a very sensitive issue in this week's podcast, discussing black deaths in custody as seek to understand more about the aboriginal culture. We will be joined by Aboriginal christian leader, writer, speaker and CEO of Common Grace, Brooke Prentis. Brooke has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with us and to help broaden our understanding on the topic.
About Brooke
Brooke is also a founding member of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community which is a global initiative for Masters and PhD level theological education. She is currently studying a Masters in Theology through NAIITS at the University of Divinity, Whitley College. Brooke is also a scholar of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture and has published and is in the process of publishing a number of theological papers. About Common Grace:
Common Grace is an online Australian Christian movement for justice. Their mission is to inspire and organise Australian Christians to think, speak and act like Jesus for a more just world.
Campaigning on four key justice areas.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice
- Climate change
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Domestic and family violence
More details at:
https://www.commongrace.org.au/
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We're speaking with the lovely author, Imbi Neeme on this week's podcast. She has brought out a new book called 'The Spill' and we'll chat more about it.
In 1982, a car overturns on a remote West Australian road. Nobody is hurt, but the impact is felt for decades. Nicole and Samantha Cooper both remember the summer day when their mother, Tina, lost control of their car â but not in quite the same way. It is only after Tinaâs death, almost four decades later, that the sisters are forced to reckon with the repercussions of the crash. Nicole, after years of aimless drifting, has finally found love, and yet canât quite commit. And Samantha is hiding something that might just tear apart the life sheâs worked so hard to build for herself. The Spill explores the cycles of love, loss and regret that can follow a family through the years â moments of joy, things left unsaid, and things misremembered. Above all, it is a deeply moving portrait of two sisters falling apart and finding a way to fit back together. More Details: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-spill-9781760893767
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We have the pleasure of speaking with one of Australia's most celebrated artists with a unique blend of indie-pop, folk and opera, Kate Miller-Heidke. You would have seen her in late 2019 at the Eurovision Song Contest with her song âZero Gravity' and she was also the first Australian artist to win the Marcel Bezençon Artistic Award (an award presented to the best artist as voted by the Eurovision commentators). She has now written a brand new single dealing with these unsettling times and a close friend who was falling into depression, we'll chat to her more about it!
"I could see someone very close to me was falling into a depression. I'd seen it before and I wanted to let them know I was there for them in a very serious way. The song was written about six months ago, before all this happened," she explains, referring to the global shutdown amidst the spread of Covid-19.
She has also brought out a music video seeing dancers trade the stage for their living rooms and backyards, shot in isolation by each dancer on their phone and pieced together, you can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPetNMLAmFw&src=Linkfire&lId=79ce153c-e85b-457e-ae67-032c2437a486&cId=1f3b0af4-1f64-49b5-9848-7d1b3c9a4c3e
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Today on the podcast we are joined by a very talented creator and executive producer, Adam Mellema. Adam is a professional storyteller who has found his niche in creating kidâs content. He is the head of content at the new platform, Yippee and creator of the new kids car show, Backseat Drivers!
After season 1 of Backseat Drivers was made, Adam actually began working for Yippee to help change the narrative about what is appropriate in kidâs programming. He believes in the power of storytelling to change a childâs life - and what better way then through values-based entertainment!Â
"Backseat Drivers" is the only car show for kids!. The three car-crazy kid hosts compete in fun challenges and learn about some of the more interesting cars (and tanks) on the road. With the help of a mechanic mom, Stuntdriver Sarah, and a cast of characters, the show creators hope to create a clubhouse of sorts for kids who already like cars, and build an interest with those who may have felt like they were too young.  If you arenât familiar with Yippee, the network boasts a âNo Ads. No Algorithms. No Attitudes.â guarantee. All of the content is approved by a task-force of parents who were frustrated with still finding questionable content on so-called kid-friendly platforms. Yippee wants parents to know that there is a safe place where their kids can find quality entertainment - without fear of accidentally clicking on something questionable. The network has over 1000 hours of programming including original shows, curated and approved YouTube influencers, and the largest catalog of Veggie Tales content available. Details at: https://www.yippee.tv/
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In this episode we will are speaking with the amazing baker and author, Josephine Moon. She has just brought out her new novel (that Susie loves the sound of) The Cake Makers Wish!
Jo has long written âfoodie fictionâ â novels about love and family, but also about the power and the pleasure of gorgeous food.But it was THE CAKE MAKERâS WISH that turned this foodie fiction author into a real-life foodie! Jo recently came first place for her jam at the Royal Brisbane Show, and second at the Noosa Show for her Persian Love Cake, the recipe for which features in the book.
The Cake Makers Wish is about a passionate baker Olivia and her little boy Darcy uproot their lives to join âThe Renaissance Projectâ, an initiative to breathe life back into a dying village in the Cotswalds. Olivia opens a cake shop, and quickly finds herself torn between a new love, and a potential reunion with Darcyâs father.
It's a warm and uplifting novel that I'm sure you will enjoy during increasingly uncertain times.
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This week we are joined by Keith-Alan, also knows as 'the motivation guy'! That says it all, Keith-alanâs charm, positive energy, and charisma have connected with kids for almost a decade. He has an ability to inspire people to step outside their comfort zones and believe in themselves. He wears many hats from Tv show host, a dance teacher, an influencer and a pastor.
He opened up a kidâs dance studio with his wife in Los Angeles called âTime 2 Danceâ that has existed for 7 years. In addition to teaching dance, Keith-alan is also one of the top hosts for children and family entertainment, hosting a new show on Yippee called Time2Dance. Time2Dance pulls kids from their live audience who have no formal dance experience to prove that anyone can dance. Part competition show and part dance battle, contestants are mentored and encouraged!
Currently, he's also working for a popular gaming Youtube channel called Proguides Fortnite, where he is seen and heard by hundreds of thousands of people every week. On top of all that Keith-alanâs greatest passion is pastoring a church with his wife Maral Hinson. He is driven to make an impact wherever he goes, no matter the stage or platform.
You can watch Time2Dance on the new family safe platform Yippee: https://watch.yippee.tv/browse.
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It was an absolute pleasure to speak with a young emerging Indigenous singer-songwriter and musician, Chris Tamwoy about his latest single, Kulba Yaday'. The song is about the passing of knowledge from generation to generationâ. Meaning âold talkâ, the powerful Kulba Yaday was originally released by acclaimed artist Christine Anu. We'll chat to Chris about what it was like working with Christine Anu and find out more about the old traditions and cultural practices of the Torres Strait.Â
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On the podcast this week we are catching up with Daniel Flynn, the managing director and co-founder of Thank You. For him, it started with an impossible idea: a bottle of water that exists to help end the World Water Crisis. That idea has now grown to over 55 products, from personal care products to nappies and baby care. Thankyou is a social enterprise that commits 100% of their profit to end global poverty. The Thankyou consumer movement has raised millions of dollars to get safe water, toilets and child and maternal health programs to hundreds and thousands of people in need. Truely amazing, enjoy!
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In the podcast this week, we are speaking with the amazing, Ron Hall who has a truely life changing story! So powerful, he's produced a film around it! Ron is the main character, played by Greg Kinnear, as well as the author of his best selling book.
About the Film
The movie is an inspirational true story of friendship, family and forgiveness. Successful art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) and his wife Debbie (RenĂŠe Zellweger) seemingly have the perfect life.
But when their faith and family are tested, an unlikely bond with a homeless drifter (Djimon Hounsou) leads them on a remarkable journey that forges an everlasting friendship. Same Kind of Different As Me shows how a simple act of kindness can change everything.
Watch the trailer here: https://premieres.movieschangepeople.com/films/same-kind-of-different-as-me
SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME, starring Renee Zellweger, Will have its online premiere 29th-31st May, available online until 14th June. Every Single and Family pass sold contributes to The Red Shield Appeal. Go to movies change people dot com for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the podcast we are catching up 2 of the presenters from Top Gear UK's new line up, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.
Chris and Paddy will chat about the new series of Top Gear UK and all the mischief they got up to behind the scenes as they traveled the globe in pursuit of motoring mayhem.
In the new series, you can expect to see bungee jumping in a car, an epic race between a fighter jet and the latest McLaren hypercar, a spectacular road trip through Peru plus top celebrity guests in the studio and lots of laughs.
Having taken the world's biggest motoring entertainment show to a whole new level in 2019, audiences will be on the edge of their seats 2020.
Top Gear UK is now available on Australian TV on 9Rush.Â
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Today we are speaking to an amazing man, who has been a fighter since birth, defying the odds of surviving not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer, but being the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug trial. His battle continues to this very day, having spent nearly Âź of his life in hospital. Michael is a true fighter, and despite only being told what he could not do, he continually shows the world absolutely everything that he can accomplish.
His story is raw, real and truly life changing.Â
After releasing his first âtell allâ autobiography in 2016, he is now a number 1 bestselling author across 6 different countries.
Michael has also offered just for the Luke and Susie community, $10 off a signed and delivered copy of his award winning book, "Kids Don't Get Cancer" with the code MOTHER.
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On the podcast today, we are speaking Simon Griffiths, the co-founder and CEO of Who Gives a Crap, a profit-for-purpose toilet paper company that uses 50% of its profits to build toilets in the developing world.Â
What we love about Simon and his company is that he cares about the 2.3 billion people of the world who donât have access to a proper toilet. So much so, that he sat on a toilet for 52 hours to raise $50,000 in crowd-funding donations!! We'll chat to him about what it's like to sit on a toilet that long, the work they are doing in developing countries and and how they have gone gang busters throughout the covid 19 'panic buying'!
More details: https://au.whogivesacrap.org/
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Today on the podcast we are speaking with Ivan Rudolf.
He is the author of three amazing books about the founder of The Royal Flying Doctors service - John Flynn. We will chat about the heroic journey that Flynn and his band of friends took to open up Australiaâs outback like never before. As well as sharing the amazing stories of the nurses who so passionately felt called to go and live in harsh environments and serve with dignity and commitment.Â
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We love a good inspirational story and Casey's is just that! Casey Mackinlay was a VCAL student with a bricklaying apprenticeship when she became a teenage single mum with no idea what was ahead of her.Â
In this podcast, we'll find out more about her new book, Girls Donât Lay Bricks. Casey will open up about her personal journey and the life and business lessons she learnt along the way. She was the only female working on a tradie site, having no qualifications in business to now becoming a CEO and delivering motivational talks to high school kids, young mums and aspiring business owners.Â
Her story is nothing short of inspirational!
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Tim Foreman from Switchfoot on the podcast today. We'll find out what it was like growing up for the Foreman brothers, how covid 19 and isolation is effecting Tim and the rest of the band, what their new single "Joy Invincible" is all about and how he ended up buying 3 trampolines instead of one!
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If you have kids and haven't heard of 'The Beanies' yet, you're in for a great surprise! They are an engaging and energetic Australian childrenâs music band who have just signed with ABC Kids Music and released their fourth album âFull of Beansâ!
On the podcast we'll chat to Michael about their brand new single and video, âQuarantunesâ â showing kids what quarantining looks like and helping kids and families celebrate the fun part of quarantining by partying around the living room singing quarantunes!
Band members Laura, Mim and Michael understand the value of play and now have four albums out, including their 2019 ARIA nominated release âImagination Stationâ which we will chat more about in this podcast.
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Luke and Susie are both big fans of the Channel 9 series, Lego Masters and the contestants Damian and Andrew have been a favourite in our household! On this podcast we'll chat to Damian about his experiences on the show and what it was like behind the scenes... About Damian and Andrew For best friends and LEGOÂŽ lovers Damian, 43, and Andrew, 49, LEGO MASTERS could not have been a more fitting competition to take part in â they're two big kids who are extremely strategic with their builds.
Andrew and Damian love to discuss every little detail before embarking on their creations. They love being able to put their creative minds together to design new builds.
Although he can find multi-tasking difficult, Damian is determined to be working to the best of his ability, taking advantage of his eye for detail and desire to have a job well done. A lifelong LEGO builder, Damian's earliest memories revolve around what has become a lot more than just a hobby. The bricks have been his favourite toy since he was six years old, and he remembers some of his treasured sets including a mechanic's workshop, a snack bar and a roadworks digger.
Damian's biggest build is a medieval display that takes up more than three tables. It features two castles, a village and a harbour. He says: "Building with LEGO transports me to another place where time stands still. I can get lost in the creative process for hours."
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On the podcast today, Susie is especially excited to speak with the 'bowtiful' Emma Watkins, otherwise known as "The Yellow Wiggle" or "Emma Wiggle" from the children's group, The Wiggles. We'll chat to Emma about their fun new song about, "Social Distancing," how they're dealing with isolation in Wiggle land, and the challenges they are facing recording a new series with a smaller team and having to keep their social distance. We will also go back and find out what it was like for Emma adjusting to being the first female wiggle, how the public reacted was and how she got to where she is today. Please rate, review and share if you enjoy this podcast :)
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In the podcast today we are chatting to Kayley Chu, a remarkable lady who learnt how to push herself out of her comfort zone.
Finding herself in a humiliating situation because of her shyness, Kayley decided something had to change and pushed herself to accomplish an incredible challenge - to have lunch with one hundred complete strangers! She has now written a book about her experience and what came next completely changed Kaleyâs life. We'll chat to her about how this challenge changed her confidence, her family's life and her own life!
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Nona Jones was riding high in her career when God told her to quit her job. Minutes after handing in her notice, Facebook called. Today sheâs the companyâs head of faith-based partnerships and on first-name terms with Mark Zuckerberg. But it wasn't all roses, throughout life's journey, Nona had to overcome some pretty terrible trauma and she writes about how she was able to overcome this difficult time and forgive in her new book, "Success from the Inside Out"
As Nona writes, "I've discovered that the only thing stronger than the power trauma has to change you is the power you reclaim when you acknowledge its effect on you."Â
We had the privilege of speaking with her about her journey and how she was able to gain healing from the past to move forward with freedom and hope into the future.
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Today we are speaking with social media expert, Nicola Moras about how we can use social media the best way during this unsettling time. There is ALLOT of information online and many of us are being fed most of our information on social media. It can be hard to tell the difference between facts and fake news. We'll chat to our social media expert, Nicola Moras, about how we can discern what is good information and what is bad information.Â
More details on Nicola: nicolamoras.com.au
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On this podcast we are speaking with Joel Smallbone from For King and Country to find out some really exciting news!
They are no longer able to tour so they have been working hard on something special, a free online concert! Join us in your own home as they play split-screen for âTOGETHER: A Night of Hope.â
They'll be FaceTiming and getting insights from friends Kathie Lee Gifford & Kirk Franklin, along with others around the world! Saturday morning 28th March, 10am AEST. Join them here >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRJDAoUXDOk Check out the podcast for all the details!
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On today's podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with multi award winning country music artist, and all round great guy, Adam Brand for the second time on the show, in person as he joins us in the Luke and Susie studio. A lot has happened since we last spoke with Adam including becoming a Dad and welcoming the birth of his first child, a beautiful baby girl, as well as the release of his brand new album, "Speed of Life".Â
As Adam describes it, âThe whole experience of making this album was a vastly different experience to all the other albums Iâve done in the last 20 years. It was a calm and stress free process and I put that down to the place in life Iâm at. I felt no pressure in putting this album together⌠no urgency to find that big hit song⌠to be honest I let my heart guide me this time, and my heart was full of the wonderful notion of my baby girl who was about to be born. I whole heartedly believe she gave me that calmness and clarity in knowing what I wanted to sing about this time around."
We'll find out more about the album, his cooking skills and what it's like becoming a Dad for the first time...
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We caught up with our friend and author, Sandie Docker who just just brought out her newest novel, "The Banksia Bay Beach Shack". We'll chat with Sandie about why she calls herself a "pantser" and what that actually means (I think Luke can relate) as well as exploring the rollercoaster of what it's like to be published and of course all about her latest book. In this novel she explores the bonds of female friendship and multigenerational relationships on a fictional Australian seaside town. As always, Sandie has drawn from personal experience and current social issues to take readers on an exciting journey through love, hope and grief.
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The coronavirus fears spreading around the world can cause a huge economic impact. On the podcast today, we will catch up with financial expert and #1 Amazon best-selling author John Madison.Â
â Fears of a spreading coronavirus disrupting the supply chain for goods traded around the world have raised concerns that company profits will suffer. This concern for lost 2020 profits is driving down the price of shares. Standing sell orders have been triggered, leading to more selling and even lower prices. Investors whose portfolio didnât match their risk tolerance often sell from fear in these times, locking in losses, because the losses are too large for them to accept. This is why it is so important for people to build a portfolio suitable for their own personal needs, not follow the investing advice of a television analyst.â
Madison offers many investing tips in his new book, âThe Steward Plan: Understanding Godâs Design for your Finances.â Madison combines three decades of experience in financial planning with what he considers the most comprehensive workbook on money-managementâthe Bible.Â
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We are catching up with author, Kirsten Alexander to chat about her second novel, Riptides. Riptides is a thriller combining both crime and historical fiction. Offering insight into human indecision and grief in the face of trauma. It looks at what happens when our worst impulses take over and the consequences it could have. It really makes you think about how your life choices can have an impact on your future and others. Synopsis Abby Campbell and her brother Charlie are driving to their fatherâs farm on a country road when they swerve into the path of another car, forcing it into a tree. The pregnant driver is killed instantly. Charlie is jet lagged from his Bali flight and too much beer. Abby is exhausted from caring for her two kids alone while her journalist husband Mark investigates a nearby commune. They decide to flee the scene. But only once they drive away, leaving her body in a ditch to be discovered by police, do they realise who the woman was. As Charlie and Abby become further embroiled in the crime and are identified by police as being near the accident, the ripple effects of that night begin to shake the foundations of their family life and their futures. How will Abby hide the accident from her husband? How was this woman linked to the mysterious commune? And what will happen if theyâre found out?
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We have the privilege of speaking with pro surfer, Bethany Hamilton who is currently in Australia to promote her latest film, 'Unstoppable' and compete in the World qualifying series. We'll also cover the important topics, like what it's like to be in Australia right in the middle of the "great toilet paper shortage"... The movie, Unstoppable is about determination and Bethany's story, who at age 13 was out surfing when she was attacked by a 15-foot tiger shark, a run-in that cost Hamilton her left arm. Not only did she survive the attack, she was back on the competitive surfing circuit less than a year later! Now more than a decade later, Bethany is now a mother, and is undertaking her greatest challenge: chasing a toddler and the biggest wave of her career. BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE is the untold story of the heart of a champion and her resilience against all odds to become one of the leading professional surfers of our time. Bethany Hamilton is continuously rewriting the rules on being a fearless athlete, and brings new meaning to the phrase âsurfs like a girl.â
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Today we are speaking with author, Kawai Strong Washburn. He was born and raised on the Hamakua coast of the Big Island of Hawaii and currently living He with his wife and daughter in the Bay Area of California. We are chatting with him about his first novel, 'Sharks in the time of Saviours'. This book is all about place and culture, home and belonging and on family and expectations. We'll also cover his love for T-Rex jokes, eg: "You know T-Rex could never get coronavirus, cause he could never touch their face with their hands", his background in software engineering and why he is 'mortal enemies with ear wax (that's his words)...
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Danielle Wood is an Australian author, working out of a timber caravan in her backyard and she writes however she wants!
Writing as Minnie Darke, her debut novel, "Star Crossed" received incredible acclaim, including winning the Margaret Scott People's Choice Award. It has now been published in over 30 countries and options for a miniseries.
Her next book, "The Lost Love Song" is built on the premise of a song finding the ears of the one it was written for, but touching the lives of so many others along the way.
https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/minnie-darke
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For most of us, our first encounter with Dami Im was through X Factor in 2013. Long before that, though, Dami was honing her craft from learning piano from five years old, to studying at the Young Conservatorium of Music program at eleven.
Now, Dami has represented Australia at Eurovision and has built an incredibly successful career, performing globally.
Her new song, Marching On, is an anthem for women, inspired by her mother.
https://www.damiim.com/
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Sharon Witt is a passionate educator, author, speaker and radio host.
Having written books such as "Teen Talk", "Girl Wise" and "Wise Guys", Sharon has spent years working towards ensuring our youth have the resources available to develop healthy friendships, boundaries and habits. Â
Now, with the new book, Sharon is here with some reassurance for parents too. Having your child start secondary school feels like a big leap, but this book is designed to give you all the tools you need to ensure a successful transition for your pre-teen. Â
Co-written with Australia's leading adolescent psychologist, Michael Carr-Gregg, this book is written with extensive research and experience behind it.
https://www.sharonwitt.com.au/
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Time poor' is the catch-cry of our era, and yet end-of-life retirement means we have an average of two decades of feeling time rich to look forward to... when we're old. But there is an alternative to working your butt off for decades and retiring when you're worn out. It's called financial independence, and it means being able to cover life's essentials and afford the luxuries you want without having to turn up to a job each day.
Lacey brings an easy to understand approach to getting in the game of making the most of your money, all based around your current circumstances. This is playing the long game with building a buffer, investments and creating a life where you run your money, it doesn't run you.
https://www.moneyschool.org.au/
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Darren Mulligan is the lead singer of We Are Messengers, who've just released their album, "Power" and dropped the new single, "Love".Â
Darren's life has turned around from a life of alcohol abuse and infidelity to one of ministering through music. His authenticity, both in interview and through his lyrics, brings power to the message he communicates of redemption, worthiness and grace.
From the very start, Darren is raw in this interview and shares vulnerably, authentically and powerfully of his struggles, questions and faith.
https://wearemessengersmusic.com/
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Rachel Givney has extensive experience writing for the screen having worked on McLeod's Daughters, Offspring and so much more.Â
This marks her debut in the world of novel-writing and she's starting with a bang by taking one of fiction's most loved authors and bringing her to the present day. Â
So, what would happen if Jane Austen were to travel to the future? Well, according to Rachel, she falls in love, but it comes at a cost, leaving her with a big decision to make.
Rachel talks about how she made decisions for what Jane may or may not do, were she to experience the story created around her by Rachel's writing. Â
https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/rachel-givney
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Luke and Susie have had Damien on the show a few times and always have a blast when they catch up.
He's hitting the road on an extensive Australian Tour with his show, "ROY â A Tribute To Roy Orbison plus Strings". Â
In his spare time, he is also an author and we find out if there is another book on the way any time soon.
Damien's tour is heading across the country, incorporating a number of regional areas. His faultless vocals and band, along with strings, will ensure it's a night not to be missed.
https://www.damienleith.com.au/
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"Cover Him" Caring for the Hidden Needs, Thoughts and Feelings of the Man You Love is the new book by Roderick Hairston.
Rod was the first salaried, full-time chaplain in the NFL, working with a team as they took home two superbowl wins.
Having been raised watching women mistreated, Rod has worked to improve how women are seen, valued and treated through his first book, "Cover Her". And now, he's helping women by giving some insight into understanding the men they love.
In this interview, Rod finds himself answering some big marriage questions from Luke and Susie and Luke gets a little footy talk in there as well.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Cover-Him-Caring-Thoughts-Feelings/dp/1733900608
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Diane McGrath is a professional speaker, PhD researcher, educational speaker and is one of only 100 people left in the process to select the first people to set foot on Mars.
This year is the final stage of the selection process and Diane could find herself as one of 24 people to leave our planet to see what life could hold on Mars.
Luke and Susie hit some of the obvious questions, like, "Why?", but also some deeper life questions that highlight Diane's preparedness for the task ahead. Â
With a potential 10 more years of training beyond the selection process, Diane speaks passionately with wisdom and insight in this interview.
https://www.diannemcgrath.com.au/
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Human Nature have announced some big news.  They're heading around Australia again in July/August 2020 and, even more exciting, they have new music! Â
Their brand new song, "Nobody Just Like You", released on February 7, has hit with a bang and Luke is clearly impressed. He does, however, still recall how his pink jacket didn't get him any extra attention at the last concert of theirs he attended.
Mike talks all things Human Nature, new music, walking with Andrew through a tough time, family and what to excpect when they come back to Australian shores.
http://www.humannaturelive.com/
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Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., is clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Siegel is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestsellers Brainstorm, Mind, and, with Tina Payne Bryson, The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. He is also the author of the bestsellers Mindsight and, with Mary Hartzell, Parenting from the Inside Out. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, with welcome visits from their adult son and daughter.
Parenting isnât easy. Showing up is. Your greatest impact begins right where you are. Now the bestselling authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline explain what this means over the course of childhood. âThere is parenting magic in this book.ââMichael Thompson, Ph.D., co-author of the New York Times bestselling classic Raising Cain One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns outâin terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationshipsâis whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, showing up for your child might sound like a tall order. But as bestselling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson reassuringly explain, it doesnât take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence. And itâs simple to provide once you understand the four building blocks of a childâs healthy development. Every child needs to feel what Siegel and Bryson call the Four Sâs: ⢠Safe: We canât always insulate a child from injury or avoid doing something that leads to hurt feelings. But when we give a child a sense of safe harbor, she will be able to take the needed risks for growth and change. ⢠Seen: Truly seeing a child means we pay attention to his emotionsâboth positive and negativeâand strive to attune to whatâs happening in his mind beneath his behavior. ⢠Soothed: Soothing isnât about providing a life of ease; itâs about teaching your child how to cope when life gets hard, and showing him that youâll be there with him along the way. A soothed child knows that heâll never have to suffer alone. ⢠Secure: When a child knows she can count on you, time and again, to show upâwhen you reliably provide safety, focus on seeing her, and soothe her in times of need, she will trust in a feeling of secure attachment. And thrive! Based on the latest brain and attachment research, The Power of Showing Up shares stories, scripts, simple strategies, illustrations, and tips for honoring the Four Sâs effectively in all kinds of situationsâwhen our kids are struggling or when they are enjoying success; when we are consoling, disciplining, or arguing with them; and even when we are apologizing for the times we donât show up for them. Demonstrating that mistakes and missteps are repairable and that itâs never too late to mend broken trust, this book is a powerful guide to cultivating your childâs healthy emotional landscape.
https://www.drdansiegel.com/
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