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You don’t really see how much you’ve changed until you look back at all the relationship you’ve had and also digging back to reminisce on your own thought processes back then and crazy mindsets.

Today we take a trip down memory lane and share many cringe moments, dumb and wild choices we made in our younger years in terms of dating and being in relationships.

From awkward to embarrassing encounters, join us as we share stories and go through each relationship we’ve had that taught us many lessons before we found each other. Think:

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Another one of our favourite types of episodes and also a popular one you guys have asked for. We’re playing ‘We’re not really strangers’!

Not only do these card games help give us prompts in some questions we haven’t really thought about asking each before. But it does also help give more purposeful and meaningful conversations without the awkwardness of wondering how to start the conversation.

If you are strangers, this is a great game to bridge the gap to learn more about each other. If you are friends or a couple, you can continue to learn more or dive deeper in conversations you may have started.

As we only had time for a handful of questions, join us as we discuss:

and much more!

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Life constantly has it’s up and downs and some of the downs means feeling like we’ve plateaued. This is a feeling we have both been feeling quite a lot lately and we really want to understand WHY.

Questions we ask ourselves. have we reached a point where progress has stalled, or are we simply resting before the next ascent?

From personal growth to societal advancement, we discuss our person teething roadblocks and signs that indicated whether we've plateaued or if there's still room for growth.

This episode challenges us to reflect on our own journeys and consider what lies beyond the current plateau. Tune in for a deep dive into the ebb and flow of life's journey.

We would also love to hear your stories of feeling plateau and what you may be struggling with right now.

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Regrets is something that can either weigh us down or teach us lessons as part of the experience of life. Some people say this lightly, some people say this with a heavy heart.

So today we discuss some of OUR deepest regrets and explore why they are our regrets.

In saying that, we’re not big on dwelling on past experiences, instead we like to keep moving forward and see how we continue to better ourselves each day. So is regret really just us overthinking or can it be more than that?

Join us as we discuss all the layers and aspects of this feeling of regret and how we can work with it.

If you have any tips and personal ways in dealing with regrets, send us a DM on our Instagram so we can share it around!

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We always hear communication is key. But when we dig a little deeper, what does it actually mean to effectively communication and to have quality conversations?

Today we have Julie Shih back again to educate us from the perspective of a Speech pathologist (speechie) who regularly works with children, clients across various ages to explain how we can all learn from her clients. To effectively understand each others' communication style and have better communications with one another.

She also explains how effective communication is more than just talking. There is much more to understand.

So next time you chat with your kids, your friends or your loved ones. Take notes the quality of your conversations. From how you are listening to how you are interacting and responding.

Want to know more about speech pathology? Find out more about Julie Shih, Director of PepTalk Speech Pathology:

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This is no secret to anyone. Holding ourselves accountable is no easy task.

While in many cases both of us are great in team and work setting in getting tasks done. However, when it comes to ourselves we really want to dig deep and find out reasons why we struggle with accountability.

From personal goals to professional responsibilities, accountability plays a pivotal role in our lives. Yet, despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to stay on track and fulfill our commitments.

Sometimes it takes discipline and sometimes it just takes having the right mindset and focusing on the goal to get you started.

Drawing from expert insights and real-life examples, we really reflect on strategies to overcome the hurdles of accountability. discuss practical techniques and reflect on mindset.

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No one around you pursuing their dream? Doesn’t mean you can’t! Daphne has demonstrated that you CAN be the one to inspire yourself to chase your passion!

Growing up in a traditional Asian household, where you’re expected to take the rigid route (become a doctor, lawyer, engineer) Daphne Shi never thought of the possibility of making a business doing make up.

This week Daphne Shi from Daphne’s Artistry shares many stories from and the not so linear journey that lead her to where she is today. Join in as she talks about:

She is the true definition of ‘you can achieve whatever you want if you just believe!’. As long as you believe you can do it, that’s all that matters!

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Closing old doors and opening new ones can be both liberating and challenging. Julie left behind a country, a long term relationship and loved ones which signified the end of one chapter and a beginning of another.

Although her story happened all the way back in 2011, she actually hasn’t had the chance to look back and reflect on how far she’s come since migrating to Australia.

In anyone's case, like Julie saying goodbye to familiar comfort and stepping into the unknown with courage and resilience was a tough decision.

However, she shares the proven theory on how closing old doors can really open up not one but many more opportunities for her.

Join us in this episode as Julie reminds us all to cherish the memories and lessons learned while embracing the excitement and possibilities that lie ahead for any one of us.

More about Julie Shih

During the day she works at her own mobile speech pathology practice at PepTalk Speech Pathology.

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It is said that global levels of burnout is on the rise. Especially in the younger generation and both Sam and Amelia have also experienced this too.

In this episode, we also bring in Roxy Aila to share her personal journey of battling burnout, depression, and anxiety and discuss the implications of not having better self awareness. Despite many people around her telling her that she was working too much, she never thought that becoming emotionally unwell from overworking would happen to her.

From working in the hustling field of advertising to now working in non for profit and teaching Yoga our of Snap Fitness and Anchor Training. Roxy shares how to pick up on early signs of burnout, how to manage stress and why looking after your health and wellbeing is the most important.

Roxy was also featured in Air Niugini magazine which also talks about her movement in sharing the importance of self care and catching yourself before you burn out.

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https://airniuginiparadise.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WEB_Paradise_Nov_Dec_2023_FNL.pdf

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Let’s address the elephant in the room, should we ever ask our partner about their past relationships? According to an online thread, this is a definitely no but we disagree!

We’re coming of a place where this is a serious relationship and we’re past the courting, getting to know each other stage and you are looking to learn more about each other.

Having conversations about past relationship has many benefits:

Stick around, we give some of our personal pointers on how to have these conversations with your partner.

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