Spreading The Good Stuff Podcast: Recent Episodes
Katrina, Leonie and Christy
Welcome to Spreading the Good Stuff - a podcast for regional women who want to thrive in their work, wellness, family and community. We share stories of triumph, challenge, growth and change in business and in life - and offer helpful insights and advice to empower you to live your best life - however that looks for you.
In this final episode for 2023 we are sharing our Best & Worst for the year that was, and also three things we would recommend (Christy may have snuck in five - LOL!). This conversation is filled with books, podcasts and magical potions (if local honey counts) to help you smash the rest of 2023 out of the park and welcome in 2024 with open arms!
We also share what we can’t wait to do over the Christmas break and take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for listening to Spreading the Good Stuff podcast this year.
Thank you as always for listening and to access all the show notes for this and all other episodes, pop on over to The Splendid Word website here.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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In this episode we discuss how to best prep for the Silly Season ahead, which is coming at us fast!
We each share how we approach this time of year, when things get hectic, and what we try do to remain calm and present - most of the time!
Thank you as always for listening and to access all the show notes for this and all other episodes, pop on over to The Splendid Word website here.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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In this powerful episode we discuss what resilience means to us, starting with a broad definition thanks to the incomparable Brene Brown and unpack how we harness it for ourselves, our families and the wider community.
We open our minds to what resilience is and Leonie opens her heart in the most extraordinary way to share her resilience and grief journey. We thank her for her honesty and for letting her guard down to help others who might be feeling trapped in their grief or emotion. Bravo Lee and thank you for spreading the good stuff - even when it's hard!
Thank you as always for listening and to access all the show notes for this and all other episodes, pop on over to The Splendid Word website here.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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In this episode we are back after a delightful month off to chat about everything from alone time, social media detoxing and the perils of peri-menopause.
Christy chats about her 'alone' retreat, Leonie discusses the benefits and challenges of a longterm break from all social media and Katrina shares experiences of 'change', growth and unravelling through significant chapters in her life, including peri-menopause. We discuss hormone support and how important to get a second opinion on what you are experiencing and to seek out a women's health specialist, which is not always easy. We only briefly touch on this as it's a subject we plan to dedicate a whole episode to in the coming months - can't wait for this!
Thanks again for joining us on Spreading the Good Stuff.
For all show notes for this and all our other episodes pop on over to our podcast page at The Splendid Word.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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Important note: in this chat we discuss peri-menopause and what we share about our own personal experiences is in no way to be seen as expert medical advise or criticism.
In episode 73 we briefly recap our last episode, where discussed chasing your dreams and we share the importance of support and the perils of not having it. Are you good at asking for help in your daily life? And, do you feel like a burden if you're receiving help from family or friends. We were reminded by the lovely saying, thanks to Katrina, that 'you can only give as much as you are prepared to receive' - food for thought!
We also discuss the art of saying saying no to things, which is another area of challenge for many. It's a tricky situation for many when we feel obligated to do the things we need to do for family, children, community, etc, and one worth unpacking.
Thanks again for joining us on Spreading the Good Stuff.
For all show notes for this and all our other episodes pop on over to our podcast page at The Splendid Word.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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We're back spreading the good stuff with a conversation about 'chasing your dreams' and of course, we can't not talk about the amazing Matildas!
Right off the bat, it was hard to contain how totally pumped we were, along with the rest of the country, about the incredible journey that our national women's soccer team has been on during the FIFA Womens World Cup. We recorded this episode the morning after our heartbreaking loss to England (who were unfortunately the better team on the night) and it was great to reflect on the far-reaching impact the Matilda's journey has had, and will continue to have, into the future. Who said you can't commercialise women's sport?
This conversation also covers a lovely listener request - thank you to Jamie - about how to chase your dreams while caring for little people. We each share how we managed (and continue to manage) to keep our dreams alive while in the trenches with young children or tending to teenagers. Being kind to yourself, not comparing yourself to others, being patient and staying focussed on not letting go of your dreams by just doing little things along the way, were all tips we shared.
Thanks again for joining us on Spreading the Good Stuff.
For all show notes for this and all our other episodes pop on over to our podcast page at The Splendid Word.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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In this episode of Spreading the Good Stuff we talk about social media. What we love, what we hate, and about the very slim chance that one day it might just all disappear! We share the benefits and the pitfalls and how we 'try' and keep a handle on how much we let it creep in and take over our lives.
We talk about the new kid on the block Threads, the loveliness of Substack and Instagram and the importance of email. Do we really need more platforms? Since we recorded this episode, Twitter has evolved into X, which many believe will only hasten its demise. Recent headlines have claimed that social media is dead or slowing dying, but why is everyone still on it and using it for all forms of communication, including important life announcements.
Thanks again for joining us on Spreading the Good Stuff.
For all show notes for this and all our other episodes pop on over to our podcast page at The Splendid Word.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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We're back in your ears after a mini break and chatting about the invisible mental load we carry and if it exists for men also. In this episode we discuss how men and women share (or don't share) their struggles and encourage us all to show greater empathy and support each other, as being human is really hard sometimes. We also talk about the controversial card system used by some families to allocate jobs around the home, and catch up on some travel tales from Christy and Leonie and hear all about Katrina's farm based AirBNB Lost and Found.
Thanks again for joining us on Spreading the Good Stuff. For all show notes for this and all our other episodes pop on over to our podcast page at The Splendid Word.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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In our 69th episode we ask if women are ignored by society once they turn 50? It's an issue that keeps popping up and has us asking all sorts of questions about what's expected of us, should be get botox, cover our grey hair or if we are still as relevant as we age?
It's a curious topic and one worth exploring for all women and touches on comfort zones, playing small and how we could all do better to embrace ourselves - as individuals and as a society - as we age.
Thanks again for joining us on Spreading the Good Stuff, and for all show notes pop on over to our podcast page at The Splendid Word.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie
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Note: Apologies again for another f-bomb in this chat.
In this episode we talk about the Sandwich Generation and also the problems with getting angry when we don’t agree with others.
It’s an interesting conversation and one that brings up a general theme of being kind to yourself and others as we navigate the different seasons in our life. We dive deep into the the challenge of how to best respond if and when we don’t agree with others, especially loved ones and online!
As always, we share what we're loving this fortnight.
Thanks again for listening to our podcast and for helping us to spread the good stuff.
For all the show notes from this episode, and all the others, jump on over to The Splendid Word podcast page here and chat to you soon,
Thanks again for listening,
Christy, Leonie and Katrina
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Note: there are few f-bombs in this chat
In our 67th episode we talk all things comfort zone related, as well as why we think the 'fun' might have disappeared from kids sport.
Following Katrina's cameo appearance for her local netball team, she realised that many participants, including children, just weren't having fun anymore.
We discuss why, possible reason's for our overly-competitive society and how many parents could perhaps care a little less when it comes to their children's sport.
This is a juicy topic and one that has popped up in the media recently with current AFLW coach and St Kilda legend Nathan Burke publishing a guide for parents navigating community sporting fields. Find the book here and please share your feedback on this hot topic. Do we have to win to have fun!
For all the show notes on this episode visit The Splendid Word here.
Thanks again for listening,
Christy, Leonie and Katrina
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In our 66th episode, we talk about the challenge of finding balance. What does it look like, or does it even exist!
In this insightful chat, we talk about recalibration, as opposed to the never-ending search to find 'balance' and we share lots of good stuff about how to check in and make time in a busy life to take care of the little things that, in the long run, take care of the bigger things!
We also talk about how courage and bravery is what is needed now, for us all to open up when we feel out of balance and have some big, important conversations with work colleagues, friends and loved ones.
Find all the show notes and what we're loving for this episode over at The Splendid Word website here.
Thanks again for listening,
Love Christy, Katrina and Leonie xxx
In this conversation we talk about friendships and what happens when they shift, for whatever reason.
Specifically female friendships, the importance of them and what to do when they sometimes breakdown. How to nurture them in the different seasons of life and how best to look after each other and ourselves through the journey of friendship. Leonie talks about a friendship model from her mother, while Katrina shares a friendship that broke down and the emotions involved, and Christy shares a helpful meditation to support a challenging relationship.
This is a conversation that doesn't happen enough and there are no easy answers to a challenging friendship, however we are so glad to be able to share the highs and lows with each other and of course you, our audience.
Find all the show notes and what we're loving for this episode over at The Splendid Word website here.
Thanks again for listening,
Love Christy, Katrina and Leonie xxx
In this episode we tackle the subject of cultural change and how to approach it.
We take a deep dive into the the issue of volunteer roles for women, and how even in today's much more progressive society, they can still be highly gendered.
Does it matter? Why should we care? And how can we make change for the better?
We also talk about all the things we are loving, including podcasts, Small Hall Festivals, the fabulous autumn weather (which only two out of three of us are loving) making sauce and relish with the neighbours and how Katrina is all fired about making a difference in the farming community - stay tuned for big things in this space!
This is a big, juicy and heart-filled episode and we hope you enjoy it!
Find all the show notes for our episodes over at The Splendid Word website here. Thanks for listening,
Love Christy, Katrina and Leonie xxx
In this episode - Dealing with Criticism - we unpack the challenges around freedom of speech and hate speech, and how it has shown up in the wider community and locally for our Spreading the Good Stuff team.
We share our thoughts on how to deal with criticism, including some excellent words and sage advice from some of our favourite podcasters, and we also share what we're loving - from autumn gardening, to our favourite TV shows and the genuine love and support from community.
Find all the show notes for our episodes over at The Splendid Word website here.Thanks for listening,
Love Christy, Katrina and Leoniexxx
In episode 62 of Spreading the Good Stuff we discuss the success and challenges of International Women’s Day (IWD), which was held in early March, and chew through what it means and what it should represent. It’s an interesting conversation, that has parallels with other struggles for equality and equity.Katrina shares details from a local IWD she hosted and loved peeling back the layers to find out what is really happening behind the scenes (and the Instagram posts) of the women we admire.Leonie took comfort in this insight and shares her feelings about overwhelm, creating the all-important wriggle room we need in our lives, and asking for help.Christy talks about her frustrations with real equality for women, how she is feeling sore, but good, after almost four weeks of her Yoga Teacher Training and is hoping for a bath at some stage this week!We want to thank all our lovely listeners for tuning in, and there’s a special shout-out by Lee in this chat to one of our male listeners who recently shared some very special feedback.
Find all the show notes for our episodes over at The Splendid Word website here.Thanks for listening,
Love Christy, Katrina and Leoniexxx
In today's chat we get real, raw and vulnerable about life by asking each other a series of big-hearted questions: Where are you at right now and how are you feeling? What’s feeling good? What’s feeling challenging for you? What do you need right now? What are you loving?This makes for some great podcast fodder and we chat all things silent retreats, juggling work and family life, productivity and wellbeing hacks, yoga and empty nesting. There are also some gems to catch around podcasts and books that we are loving.Thanks again for joining us here on Spreading the Good Stuff. You'll find all the show notes for this episode over at The Splendid Word website here, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.Thanks for listening,Christy, Katrina and Leoniexxx
In this 60th Episode we are finally back around the microphone together after a 2 year break, and we are so excited to be here!Firstly, please forgive us for the sound quality in this episode. We are clearly a little rusty, but have full faith it will be much better for Episode #61.So much has changed in two years, thanks to an international pandemic, and we have a lot to talk about.During this conversation we talk about what we have been up to since we last chatted, including an epic overseas adventure for Katrina and her family of six, kids growing up and leaving school and home... and tackling a business all on your own without losing your mind and your patience in the process!We all love 'spreading the good stuff' and can't wait to be back in your ears on a more regular basis.You'll find all the show notes for this episode over at The Splendid Word website here and you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.Thanks for listening,Christy, Katrina and Leoniexxx
We made it! Our final episode for this crazy, crazy year!Thank you to each and every one of our cherished listeners for your support in 2020, and for helping us to spread the good stuff out there in our rural and regional communities. Your feedback and encouragement along the way means the world to us.This final episode is a conversation about the year that has been - a chance for acknowledgment, reflection and self-compassion. We also share how we're setting ourselves up for the Christmas rush, including self-care tips to see us through the festive season and to help us bring the joy at this special time of year. And because we know that Christmas can put extra strain on relationships and be a time of great challenge for some, we also talk at length about ways that we can protect our energy, own our behaviour and show up as the best possible version of ourselves, despite the actions of others around us.Thanks again guys - have a wonderful Christmas! Chat with you next year!
This episode is a conversation about gathering. What drives us to come together, why it matters, and how we can bring more intention and meaning into our connections as we head into the festive season. During this year of global pandemic, the currency of 'coming together' has gone up. If anything, covid has taught us not to take gathering for granted. It has also reminded us that it doesn't really matter how we come together, and how much effort we put into creating the perfect setting, the best way to create meaning in our gatherings is through the way that we show up - with a curious heart, a generosity of spirit and a willingness to shape deep and meaningful conversation with those around us.
Feeling overwhelmed by the sudden influx of calendar entries in your diary, and the growing demands on your time? This episode on time management might be just the helping hand you need.For most of this strange year, our time has been our own, but as we start to re-emerge from this last big round of Covid shutdowns, and state borders open up again, things are shifting dramatically. Social invitations are flying in thick and fast, kids' sport and extra curricular activities are back on the agenda, work projects and deadlines are piling up.......and Christmas is just a month away.... The mental load is real guys....and for many of us it's been a while since we've carried it.In this conversation Katrina, Christy and Lee go deep on the subject of time management and productivity. The girls share how they are working behind the scenes in their own work and personal lives to stay on top of the overwhelm.There's heaps of helpful hacks and advice to help you take charge of your time, including productivity and planning tools, strategies for managing the mental clutter, boundary setting, outsourcing and asking for help.And the key takeaway? Good time management all comes down to getting your wellbeing foundations right so that you feel confident to say no when you need to. It's all about prioritising and managing YOUR own time - because if you don't, time (and every one else's priorities) will manage you.....
Lee, Katrina and Christy are back in the same room for the first time in 9 months, recording this special episode. It's a big one to tune in to if you're just starting out in a new business, or if you're running an established business that's going through change. Katrina shares her experiences so far of her start-up coaching biz, and Lee & Christy get vulnerable about their decision to end their partnership after almost 10 years of running The Splendid Word together. The girls riff on so much good stuff during this chat that you'll find useful in your personal and professional lives - including following your heart, using your voice, hope & optimism, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, clarity, bravery, mindset, integrity, transition and evolution.
In this episode we talk all things finance. So if you’re in small business and you’re experiencing financial challenges due to Covid, drought or other factors, you should definitely listen in. It’s a juicy chat with Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) business coach Court Sayer-Roberts about a wonderful new coaching program they’re offering called ‘Rewire’ that’s designed to support small businesses with FREE, independent, confidential support. The pilot program is available to small businesses located in the RFCS NSW-Southern Region area who have 19 employees or less, and are experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.In this chat Leonie and Court talk about some of the challenges small businesses in this region are experiencing in the current climate; the avenues of support, advice and funding available to them; how businesses can conduct their own financial health checks; steps for futureproofing their financials; signs to look out for to avoid trouble; and tips for helping businesses to thrive in these challenging times. It's a great chat full of so much helpful information that anyone in business will find incredibly valuable.
In today's episode Katrina chats with Kate Redfern from Barham egg farm - 12 Good Eggs. Katrina chats with Kate about their thriving egg business and how they’ve had to pivot during Covid.Kate and her family run 3000 chooks on a property near Moulamein where the free range chooks live in very funky caravans! They sort and pack everything themselves at a warehouse in Barham. When the borders closed Kate had to get very inventive so she could off load all the eggs they had because they were unable to get to all their regular farmers markets in Victoria. Hear how Kate was able to use her networks and marketing background to turn a really challenging time into something really positive for their business and open a whole new door. Kate shares so much 'gold' about how they run their business, the importance of good staff and their plans for the future. It's such a great conversation which really shines a light on the power of working together, being innovative and being able to adapt even in the face of great challenge.
In this episode Christy chats with two Murray River Council based businesses about how they coped and adapted when COVID-19 arrived in our community.Zowie Crump from the Art of Zowie Photography based in Mathoura thought outside the box when all her wedding, family and school photo sessions were cancelled, while Julianne Daly from the Border Inn Hotel in Moama shifted quickly to offering take away services and focused on the importance of community when they had to turn all the lights out.This inspiring conversation is a great example of small regional businesses tapping into their resilience, relying on the local community and their ability to adapt quickly when circumstances literally change overnight.
This is the first episode in a special 4 part 'small business' series that we're sharing here on the podwaves for the month of October. In celebration of Small Business Month in NSW we're partnering with Murray River Council to deliver this short series of episodes aimed at supporting people in small business across regional NSW to reboot and upskill for the future.We're kicking off the series with a conversation today about building your brand online. It's a deep dive into the importance of having an online presence, some helpful advice on the best ways to build your brand online, and a look at the lessons we've all learned along the way in our own small businesses.
Change can be scary. And it's not always pretty. But one thing that's become abundantly clear to us all over the past six months of this global pandemic is that change is inevitable, and we all need to be able to adapt and respond to it if we want to have a fulfilled and positive experience of life. Christy, Lee and Katrina talk all things change in this episode - how we can all best deal with change in our personal and professional lives, the tools and habits we can turn to when change is thrust upon us, and how we can go about creating change in our own lives when old ways of doing things aren't serving us.
How's your relationship with social media? Are you a lover or a hater?And how has that changed, if at all, during this time of a global pandemic?In this episode, Christy, Katrina and Lee share their experiences with social media (the good and the bad) and how they each work to manage those polarities. Tune in for some helpful tips on how you can nurture a healthy relationship with the online social world and ensure that it is a positive place of inspiration, connection, joy, sharing and education for you.
This episode is a raw and honest account of the current NSW/Victorian border closure situation and the impacts the tight new restrictions are having on rural and regional communities. Podcast co-hosts Christy, Katrina and Leonie all live in border town communities along the Murray River and have watched their much-loved riverside townships unravel into chaos as a result of the NSW Government's new border control measures - many of which are unworkable, poorly thought out and disproportionate to the risk. In this episode, they discuss the feelings of despair, confusion, disappointment and division their communities are collectively experiencing, as well as the emerging stories of kindness, generosity and unity that are giving people hope during these challenging times.
In this podcast episode Christy chats with former Channel 10 sports presenter Brad McEwan about the importance of kindness and good mental health, as well as his work as an ambassador for Beyond Blue. This is an uplifting conversation that reminds us about what's important in life, especially during a global pandemic, and that it's 'nice to know nice people'.
As protest rallies sparked by George Floyd's death continue to be held across the globe, it's a time for all of us to listen, learn and educate ourselves far more deeply on the issues of racism and white privilege. In this episode Katrina, Lee and Christy talk about the black lives matter campaign, the role we each have to play in fighting racism, and why it's just not enough to take the 'I'm not racist' approach anymore.We focus on how we can do better at being anti-racist, and explore some of the resources we've been accessing to educate ourselves on this incredibly important issue.
In this week’s episode, Katrina interviews Sally Dalwood, founder of The Suite Set. They chat about motherhood and starting a business from scratch.Sal has had an extensive and wide-ranging career including working as Press Secretary to Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and being named by The Age as one of the top 50 most influential women in Australia! Sal is actually Leonie’s cousin and is a very dear friend to Katrina and Lee. She is one of the most inspiring people we know.In this chat, Katrina and Sal discuss what led to Sal starting The Suite Set and how she made that decision. They talk about motherhood and the challenges of wanting to “have it all” when it comes to work and family. They unpack the importance of really knowing your values, your purpose and your why and Sal gives us some wonderful tips and advice for how to dig deep in to knowing what’s really important to you. Sal also talks us through her social media and why building a community is so important when establishing a business.There is so much gold in this episode, with so many helpful tips and practical advice if you’re looking to start a business and wondering if it’s time to take the leap! Enjoy the episode!
With restrictions beginning to ease across Australia, many of us are starting to contemplate what life will look like after COVID-19. And while that will be different for everyone, most of us agree that not all parts of 'normal' life are worth rushing back to. Join Christy, Katrina and Leonie for this powerful conversation about the lessons isolation is teaching us all, and how we can go about designing a 'new normal'. It'll take you on a deep dive into the parts of life you want to take with you after isolation, and what you plan to let go of.
How are you coping with homeschooling your offspring? Loving it? Strung out? A combination of both?In today's episode we delve deep in to conversation with someone who knows all about homeschooling. Talitha Morris was homeschooled along with her NINE siblings on their Bunnaloo farm, about three hours north of Melbourne, from prep right through until she graduated year 12. It's a fascinating story that you just have to hear. Talitha shares some excellent hacks and insight, as well as her top tips to assist families with homeschooling their own children during this time of pandemic.
If like us, you've suddenly found yourself thrust into a situation of homeschooling your children and trying to work from home then this episode is for you. Christy, Katrina and Leonie share their early experiences of this extraordinary juggle which is unfolding in households right across the world.They explore the highs, the lows and everything in between and offer some practical tips that are helping them keep their own heads above water - most of the time......
Feeling lost, purposeless and overwhelmed during this time of enormous change and isolation? You're not alone.We're all feeling so many losses right now.The loss of direction and routine; the loss of work and finances; the loss of physical connection and touch; the loss of gathering for shared meals and celebrations..........And what we're craving more than anything, is to just have normal back. But we can't.So what do we do instead? And how do we shift our focus from the losses, to the gains?In this episode we chat with physical, emotional & behavioural expert Erin Barnes from Next Generation Wellness about establishing new direction and purpose in our lives during this time of global pandemic.It's a powerful conversation in which Erin carefully walks us through the steps of how we can reset, recalibrate and create a 'new normal' during this challenging period. She also opens our minds to the possibility that we can actually come out the other side of this experience as better leaders, parents, partners and friends - if we dare to let it.
This one's a biggie. We almost didn't record it. It's a brave, honest and vulnerable conversation between the three of us about how we're coping (or not) in these extraordinary times and the strategies we're using to keep our heads above water. We talk about our fears, the overwhelm, the loneliness, the weariness and the messiness of it all. And most importantly we share vital tips and advice on how we can all try to move through the fear and anxiety, and create a new normal in our daily lives, as we bunker down during this heartbreaking period of crisis.
In this episode we talk to Lauren Mathers from Barham's Bundarra Berkshires about equality in business and in life.This is a live recording of an interview between Christy and Lauren at the recent International Women's Day event held on the Victorian-NSW border towns of Echuca Moama. In this insightful chat, Lauren shares her struggles as a mum, business owner, and woman doing a 'man's job.
Spreading The Good Stuff returns brighter than ever in 2020! Christy, Katrina and Lee are back together with their first episode of the new decade. It's a wide-ranging conversation about so many things - bushfires, coronavirus, collective grief, staying positive and fresh starts. The girls share their own hopes and dreams for positive growth this year, as well as their 'loose' plans for the podcast......As always, thanks for listening!
In this episode we take our Spreading The Good Stuff podcast before a live audience for a very special evening of gratitude and giving thanks. Katrina, Leonie and Christy share a heart-felt conversation with an intimate audience of 50 beautiful souls who took the opportunity to stop, take stock and be thankful this festive season. This is the final episode for 2019. Thank you all for tuning in and we look forward to returning to the airwaves with so much good stuff in February 2020.
Want to know how to make this Christmas more meaningful and less overwhelming? Then you need to tune into this conversation, because designing a festive season filled with warmth, ease, joy and connection IS possible. But it requires some intention-setting on your part. You see, if we're not purposeful about how we want Christmas to look and feel, then we're going to let others dictate the outcome.Join Christy, Katrina and Leonie in this helpful episode as they share their practical ideas and strategies for trading stress for joy in the weeks ahead. There's even a special gratitude challenge kicking off today that's designed to help us all make sure this Christmas is a memorable one - a time for family, friends, connection, happy memories and thanks giving, and not one that is hijacked by overwhelm, consumerism, busy and high stress. The very best gift you can give yourself at this time of year is grace. Go gently.
In this heartfelt episode Leonie, Christy and Katrina talk all things bushfires. They reflect on the impact the devastating bushfires in NSW and Qld are having on rural communities at the coalface, and further afield. They talk about community spirit, and the way it shines through during times of tragedy. How, even in our darkest hours, stories of positivity, bravery, selflessness and generosity exist all around us. The girls also share practical measures that we can all take to prepare against the threat of bushfire, and ways that we can help those affected by the immediate crisis.
In this episode Christy, Katrina and Leonie unpack the wonderful conversation we had with Dr Moira Junge about all things sleep in episode 34. Over the past couple of episodes we've deepened our understanding of why sleep is a key pillar to good health, and how we can build simple habits and rituals into our daily lives to optimise our chances of gaining a full and replenishing night's rest. In this chat we continue digging in to how we can create good sleep hygiene, and when to know if you need professional help.
In today's episode we continue our conversation around sleep. In the previous episode we shared our own shuteye experiences, but like many of our topic discussions, we came away with more questions than answers, and so we felt the need to draw on the knowledge of an expert in this space. In this episode Christy chats with sleep expert Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation - Australia's leading advocate for healthy sleep. Dr Moira is a psychologist in sleep and has a deep passion for improving lives through sleep. She shares her expert advice on the science behind sleep, why it's a key pillar of health and wellbeing, what good sleeping habits look like, how much we really need, and how poor sleepers can address their challenges, and in extreme cases, where they can get help.
Leonie, Christy and Katrina shift gears in this episode to discuss an issue that is deeply relevant to us all! Sleep..... Are you getting enough? How much is too much? What's your relationship like with sleep? And why is it so important for our overall wellbeing? Tune in to hear how the girls approach rest time in their own lives, how their sleep patterns have changed throughout the seasons of life, and some of the sleep practices they've adopted along the way.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie reflect on the previous episode's interview with Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer and share their biggest lessons from the conversation. If you're looking for tangible ways to support good mental health in your partners, sons, brothers, fathers or male friends, then this one is another must listen.
In this moving episode Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer - speaks with Katrina about his personal mental health journey - sharing his experience of breakdown and breakthrough in the hope of helping other men (and women) take charge of their own wellbeing. Warren is a husband, father of 5, son, brother, mate, and normal bloke down the road. His life as a dairy farmer tested his resilience, persistence and determination, impacting his young family, relationships and finances in a way that changed him forever - making him the man he is today - The Unbreakable Farmer.
If a major challenge, trauma or tragedy struck in your life tomorrow, could you confidently say that you could get through it? Christy, Leonie and Katrina answer this question and more in a deeply honest and raw conversation about self-care and how small and daily rituals have changed their lives in the most profound ways. This episode is jam-packed with personal anecdotes, tips and advice from the girls about their tried and tested toolkits to help you in your own self-care and self-love journey.
In this episode Christy, Katrina and Leonie reflect on the 'idea' of self-love and their key learnings from the previous episode featuring the extraordinary Kim Morrison. Join the girls as they dig deep into the many pearls of wisdom they gained from the 'Kim chat' - what they loved most, where they were challenged, and why self-love should take a much higher priority for everyone of us.
We're beyond excited to be bringing you this very special conversation with the queen of self love Kim Morrison. If you haven't come across Kim's work until now, she is a gift to human kind. Kim's journey and all that she's accomplished has stemmed from her unwavering self-belief that you must take care of yourself, first and foremost. And she's dedicated her life to teaching us all how self love can help us navigate the struggles in life with courage, grace, strength and dignity. During this chat with Leonie, Kim shares her learnings from a full life of ups and downs, as well as essential tools for practicing self care and self love.
In this episode, Leonie, Katrina and Christy dig further into the topic of kids and tech on the back of our recent interview with child behaviour expert Chrissie Davies from Chaos to Calm Consultancy. We talk about what we learnt, what changes we're making with our kids, and the importance of navigating this challenging space together. We also share some wonderfully honest feedback on the topic from you, our listeners. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
In this episode we continue our conversation about kids and tech with a very special guest, Chrissie Davies from Chaos to Calm Consultancy. Following our previous conversation in episode 25, when we came away with more questions than answers, we felt the need to bring in an expert in the parenting space to help demystify the world of tech, games and social media, and help carve out a new way forward for us all - not an easy task! Join the delightful Chrissie in conversation with Christy and learn tips on how to take back control of the run away train that is the new online world of technology!
In this episode we discuss all things tech - specifically how we manage tech in our homes and with our kids. Digital technology has infiltrated every nook & cranny of our lives, and as parents we're mostly navigating this new era blindfolded. We discuss our own fears and challenges around what the future might look like for our kids as a result of the impact of tech and the importance of sharing knowledge and advice in this space. We certainly don't have all the answers, but this is a huge issue that we're all really interested in and want to learn more about. If you feel the same, be sure to tune in.
In this episode we unpack the devil that is 'comparison'. We talk about how it manifests in our lives - in our work, our relationships and in parenting, and share practical strategies for working through it. Often when we suffer from comparison most is when we really need to come home to ourselves. When we're feeling fragile and doubting ourselves and our place in the world we can get caught up in comparing our lives to others. The more in tune we feel with ourselves and our intentions and purpose, the less likely we are to look around and compare. So when comparison rears its ugly head, it can help to look at it as an opportunity for growth - a chance to get curious about our feelings and what's going on for us in that moment.
Who else is feeling a little strung out after almost three weeks with the kids home on school holidays? You're not on your own! Holy moly it's been a challenge that's for sure. The 'idea' of having the kids home for a few weeks sounds wonderful in theory, but unfortunately the 'reality' for so many is very different. For working mums, keeping all the plates spinning when the kids are home 24-7 is almost impossible. Join Katrina, Christy and Leonie as they riff on the art of 'letting go'........
Katrina, Leonie and Christy continue unpacking the deeply personal and challenging subject of grief. Following on from episode #21 and the profound live Q&A featuring Shari Gotch and Tracey Farrell, the girls share their own experiences of loss and longing. Whether you are in the depths of bereavement and grief yourself, or wanting to know how you can best support a friend or family member during their time of need, this is a conversation for you. Take care.
This week we're bringing you another live recording from our Spreading The Good Stuff Conversation Series which is held before a live audience in the Murray River border towns of Echuca Moama. In this episode we do something we humans don't often do. We talked about grief. And we mean really talked about it. What it looks like, how it feels, where it hides and why it takes hold. It was raw, honest and emotional. But it was a shared experience of vulnerability - and it was profound.Heartfelt thanks to our two very special panelists in this episode - the brave and determined Shari Gotch (mother of baby Ruby now in heaven), and mental health social worker Tracey Farrell of Hidden Treasure Therapy.
Christy, Katrina and Leonie celebrate 20 episodes of Spreading The Good Stuff and spend some time delving further into the topic of fitness and overall physical wellbeing. The girls also share personal challenges and triumphs in a raw and honest conversation that will hopefully encourage other women to 'go gently' when approaching their own health and fitness journeys.
In today’s episode we continue our interview series with an episode that looks at how we can all try to live more positively through health and fitness. We chat with Rach Robertson founder of Rach Robertson Fitness about how she came to set up her fitness program in her community and online. We look at how you can get started on your fitness journey and how you can make sure you achieve your fitness goals and actually follow through. We unpack LCHF and JERFING and what healthy eating really means and Rach gives us some insights into personal challenges that she’s faced in her fitness journey and how she overcame them. This one is filled with gold to help you on your fitness and health journey.
Join Christy, Katrina and Leonie for their first in-depth conversation for 2019. This episode is all about recalibrating, resetting and making 'slight edge' adjustments for the year ahead. The girls share their own experiences of life fulfilment, intention setting, dreaming big, doing the work, affirmations, letting go, rejecting the 'all or nothing' mindset, choosing action over perfection and decluttering. Be sure to keep an ear out during the conversation for details of a special offer we've got in the pipeline for our awesome listeners.....
In today's episode we launch our Q&A series with an interview that is designed to help set us all up for positive and achievable growth in 2019. We chat with physical, emotional & behavioural expert Erin Barnes about society's obsession with New Years resolutions and why we typically fall short on them. We also explore an alternative strategy for a better way to achieve overall wellbeing and life success goals in the year ahead. Now who doesn't want a piece of that!
In this episode Leonie, Christy and Katrina chat all things festive! And share personal strategies for surviving the silly season and discuss some practical ways to avoid the overwhelm, to find pockets of slow, and to really soak up the magic and joy that this special time of year can bring. They also talk about what 2019 has in store for the podcast, including a teaser to our first episode of the New Year which is bound to be a beauty. Happy Christmas one and all!
This episode Katrina, Leonie and Christy delve further into the realm of productivity, this time with a focus on getting stuff done at home. The team share their personal experiences and strategies for keeping all the plates spinning on the home front.
This week we’re bringing you another live recording from our Spreading the Good Stuff conversation series which is held before a live audience twice a year on the Murray River at Echuca Moama.This Q&A event shines a light on all the extraordinary individuals out there in regional Australia making a positive difference in their communities – and as we’ve mentioned before it was the motivation behind this podcast.In this episode we talk all things passion. Christy speaks with a panel of guests about their personal passion projects and what drives them to succeed in their chosen fields.You’ll hear from two-time Emmy nominated and multi Logie award winning tv producer Joanna Werner; elite marathon runner Brady Threlfall; and Echuca Moama’s queen of passion and Australian turf guru Suzie Shearer.
In this episode Christy and Leonie riff on the topic of productivity in the workplace and discuss their tips and tools for getting stuff done.
This week on the podcast Leonie, Christy and Katrina shift gears and talk wellness at work, and how to successfully set boundaries. With 'work' increasingly creeping into our home lives this is an important conversation for us all.
In this episode, the girls riff on some listener feedback and get honest about their personal struggles, challenges and doubts. They unpack how always being 'positive' and 'spreading the good stuff' can be tricky when they are feeling vulnerable and that it's okay to NOT be 'smashing it out of the park' every, single, day!
In this episode Christy, Katrina and Leonie reflect on the first ten recordings of the podcast, share feedback from listeners, discuss their strategies for surviving the school holidays and set the scene for the coming series of episodes.
This recording was captured at the LIVE Spreading The Good Stuff Conversation Series (Episode 5) during June 2018 in Echuca Moama and encapsulates all the benefits of living a slow and intentional life. Sam Ferrier is a quietly spoken environmental activist who is changing the world around her one Boomerang Bag at a time, and in this conversation with Leonie shares her approach to slow living and offers an insight into how we can all reap the benefits.
Katrina, Christy and Leonie delve deep into the idea of slow living - what it looks like, how it feels, the benefits, and the challenges.
In this episode, Katrina, Lee and Christy riff on the notion of busy; what busy looks like, how it impacts our lives, and how we can pull back when life feels like it's spiralling out of control.
Following on from the conversation with Katrina in Episode 6 about her experience of suicide and mental health, the girls have created a bonus episode to explore how we can all help each other through tough times and what to do when we are seriously worried about someone's mental health. The information given in this episode is drawn from Katrina's experience with The Ripple Effect and the National Centre for Farmer Health, and the girls are upfront about not being qualified in this field. However, given the current drought situation facing many of our farmers they felt it was important to have the conversation.
In this profound and brave conversation, recorded back in 2016 at the very first Spreading The Good Stuff live conversation event in Moama, Katrina Myers shares her own personal story of mental health, including the loss of her father to suicide when she was 15. Katrina is a farmer and a passionate advocate for mental health through her involvement with The Ripple Effect and has also been featured on the Smiling Mind meditation program. This conversation is very timely given the current drought situation facing many farmers throughout Australia and the girls are hoping it will motivate many to check in with their own mental health and support those around them to do the same.
In their fourth episode, Christy, Katrina and Leonie talk about how negativity can affect relationships and that we all have the power to influence how negative or positive relationships dictate our lives. Put simply, it starts with you and during the conversation the girls touch on the dangers of labelling friendships 'toxic' and chat through comparison, self reflection, and finish with a bit of kindness, compassion and empathy - both for ourselves and others.
In this third episode, Christy, Katrina and Leonie talk about identifying where negativity exists and offer ideas on how to combat it. The girls also unpack how awareness is key, and take a good hard look at gossip. They share their personal stories in combatting negativity, including tools that have worked for them - most of the time. Episode show notes: thesplendidword.com.au/category/podcast/
In this second episode of Spreading The Good Stuff, Christy, Katrina and Leonie share their own story of how & why they have chosen a positive approach to life (most of the time), the challenges they have faced along the way, and what has worked for them. A disclaimer early in this episode from the girls: being positive is not easy and is well and truly a 'work in progress'. Episode show notes: http://thesplendidword.com.au/category/podcast/
In this introductory episode of Spreading The Good Stuff Christy, Katrina and Leonie talk about why they started the podcast and how it aligns with their passion for spreading all things positive. They discuss their backgrounds, personal stories and how they came to be sitting around a microphone together. For podcast information visit: http://thesplendidword.com.au/category/podcast/