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More than 40 counties and territories around the world have banned the physical punishment of children. New Zealand is on the list, but not Australia. Less than 10% of children under the age of five are living in countries where corporal punishment at home is fully prohibited.

For years, different studies have indicated smacking or spanking is linked with an increased risk of negative outcomes for children such as aggression, adult mental health problems, and does little to change undesirable behaviours.

A new study published in Australia in May 2023, recommends law reform to make corporal punishment illegal, initiate a campaign to make the public aware of its negative impacts, and help parents learn about alternative evidence-based strategies to assist in parenting.

Guest: Sophie Havighurst, (BA Hons, Dip Clin Psych, Ph.D.)

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Link to the new study Corporate Punishment of children in Australia: The evidence-based case for legislative reform

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In many ways the role of “Mother” has changed in the last couple decades. Since Mother’s Day was first conceived in the 1800’s, the role of mother can now be filled stepmothers, same sex couples, transgender mothers, gender neutral mothers, and fathers.

But in other ways “Mother” hasn’t changed at all. It is the person who, typically, bears the ultimate responsibility for the health and wellbeing of a child, and forges the child’s earliest and most powerful emotional bond.

In this episode Kate shares what “Mother” means to her, and collects viewpoints from others around Adelaide.

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It was an absolute joy to have a chat again with the inspirational and genuine good guy and 12 time World Surf Ski champion Coach Oscar Chalupsky.

We spoke about how Oscar stays so positive despite going through some tough times with bone cancer and advice he has for others going through difficult challenges, how he first got into surf skiing and why competing for South Africa at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics was extra special.Oscar has a new book out called 'No Retreat, No Surrender: The Inspiring Story of a World-Champion Sportsman and Cancer Warrior' which you can purchase via https://www.amazon.com.au/Retreat-Surrender.../dp/1776390202

Thanks so much to Oscar for his time and to the team at Podbooth for putting this great video together.Special thanks also to Eubi_official for sponsoring this episode, watch the video to see how you can win yourself a special gift from FC Barcelona!

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Think about the haircut from a young child’s perspective.

They’re brought to a new place, sat in a tall chair and told to sit still. There’s a strange adult standing above them, holding a pair of scissors. They’ve probably already learned at home scissors are dangerous. They hurt if they get cut. How does the child know getting their haircut is actually painless?

On top of this some kids genuinely have sensory issues.

In this episode Kate talks with the hair stylist she’s known for 30 years, the one who knows her children and many others. John DiCicco shares his insights into how he makes children more comfortable when they’re “In the Chair.”

Guest: John DiCicco, Hair Stylist

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You don’t need to be opposites to attract. Sometimes two very like-minded people with like-personalities people find mutual attraction.

But it does seem odd that it’s often two people are not the same in many, many ways who find attraction.

For example, why does the introvert find attraction in the extravert? Do they help them learn to speak up more and join the party? And why does the extravert fall for the introvert? Do they help them learn to listen and reflect?

Kate and Tracy are coming at this from experience. Grab a cuppa and join.

Guest Co Host – Tracy Noon

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AgriWebb is a livestock management software company that was started by the three founders including John in a garage in Melbourne in 2014.  The business now has 70 staff, a head office in Sydney, a UK office, a US office and has recently entered Brazil with a key partner. They have customers across 16 countries offering software as a service to farmers. In this interview John shares the growth story of the business, including their recent partnership with Cargill to support Brazilian cattle ranchers. John also shares how they plan and measure success using OKR’s, and engage their team through ‘Crucial Conversations’.  There are many nuggets of knowledge in this jam packed half hour podcast.

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Warning! This video contains strong language and some full on mental health discussion that may offend some viewers.

I had the great joy of catching up with the hilarious Marc Ryan The Beautiful Bogan for a chat on Comedy Legends with Bevo when he was here for the Adelaide Fringe.

We spoke about the classic way that he became ‘The Beautiful Bogan’, Marc’s tough childhood, his challenges with mental health and how he’s overcome them and why comedy is a good way of dealing with his mental health battles.

Thanks so much to Marc for his time and to the team at PodBooth for putting this great video together.

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

ME/CFS as it’s known.  

The World Health Organisation classified ME/CFS as a disease, not a psychological issue, back in the 1960’s but we still know so little about it.

It’s a complex disabling disease affecting the brain, the muscles, and digestive, immune and cardiac systems. About 60,000 people in Australia are housebound or bed bound from ME/CFS. It’s become the forgotten disease, costing the health system in the country $15.5 Billion annually. The health system has failed those who suffer from ME/CFS but one of the leading voices, and advocates, Emerge Australia, represents the patient voice for this disease and it’s speaking up loudly.

Guest: Anne Wilson, CEPO Emerge Australia

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Grandparents teach young children. They bring a special enthusiasm that helps a child grow. They teach them by sharing stories, traditions, conversation, reading… and time together.

Many families rely on grandparents for trusted childcare, but many surveys also show many grandparents feel some level of disagreement or tension about approaches to childcare. And many also say the job of caregiving is tiring.

In this episode Kate talks with several grandparents about what they love about the role, how they go about it, and the potential mine fields they manage to avoid.

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Cindy and Brian in their 30’s when they became parents so they thought they were ready to handle pretty much anything it brought them.

They weren’t.

In High School their son was honest with them, he was having suicidal feelings… constantly. Local professionals didn’t seem able to help. Frantic, Cindy took to sleeping at the foot of her son’s bed in case he got up in the night “and wanted to make a bad decision.”

Finally, they found a residential treatment centre that specialized in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It was on the other side of the continent.

Thankfully their son responded well. But there was more to it. As part of the treatment, Cindy and Brian began a journey of self discovery for themselves. This is the part that really made the difference.

In this episode they share their family’s deeply personal story.

Guests: Cindy and Brian Gerdes

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