Worldwide, more than 460,000 new cases of leukaemia are diagnosed each year. In the United States, that number is over 28,000. In Australia, in 2022 alone, over 5,200 people were diagnosed with leukaemia — roughly 60% male and 40% female. More than 2,100 of those Australians lost their lives.

Yet there is hope. In Australia, the five-year survival rate for leukaemia is about 64%. For children in countries like Australia and the U.S., survival can be as high as 85%. These numbers remind us that progress is being made — but the fight is far from over.

Because behind these statistics are real people facing unimaginable challenges. Patients endure aggressive treatments — chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplants — that drain their energy and leave them vulnerable to infections. Many spend weeks or months isolated in hospital rooms, far from friends and family.

And it’s not just physical. The emotional toll is immense:

• ​ the fear of relapse,
• ​ the anxiety about the future,
• ​ the struggle to hold onto identity when one’s appearance and energy are stripped away.

Families, too, carry the burden — parents juggling work and hospital visits, children missing school, loved ones living with constant uncertainty.

And of course, there is the financial strain. In the U.S., treatment costs over three years often run between $200,000 and $800,000. In fact, a recent study showed the estimated lifetime cost per patient to be over $140,000 across eight years of treatment. In Australia, the numbers are far lower — still, the average cost is approximately $34,000 in the first year after diagnosis, and around $9,000 annually in the years that follow if things go well. But if the disease is terminal, the final year of life can see costs balloon to $50,000 per person. When you combine that with lost income and the long road of survivorship with its ongoing health complications, you can see the true weight of this disease.

Leukaemia is not just a disease of the blood. It’s a test of resilience — for patients, for families, and for entire communities.

One person who has made it his mission to help people struggling with these issues, particularly men, joins us here today. David McGregor is the Founder and CEO of My Mindset Magic — and he joins us now.

A young professional—we’ll call her Emily—landed her dream job at a major firm.

She was smart, dedicated, and passionate.

But within just a few years, Emily went from bounding out of bed with excitement to dreading every Monday morning.

The constant pressure, endless hours, and lack of recognition wore her down.

She started calling in sick more often, her creativity dried up, and one day—she simply walked away.

Her company lost a rising star, and she lost the joy she once had for her career.

Emily’s story isn’t unique—it’s the new normal.

according to Safe Work Australia.

, nearly 46% of workers report feeling burnt out In Australia

Mental stress claims are rising faster than any other workplace injury, costing businesses billions of dollars every year.

In the United States, Gallup reports that only 32% of employees are engaged at work, while nearly 60% are emotionally detached or burned out.

The annual cost?

Over $550 billion in lost productivity.

But beyond the statistics are real people like Emily

—people whose health suffers,

whose families feel the strain

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and whose potential is left untapped.

When workers are disengaged and unfulfilled,

companies bleed talent,

communities lose energy,

and individuals are robbed of purpose.

The good news?

Burnout is not inevitable.

Work shouldn’t just be where we clock in hours.

It should be where we make our mark, where we grow, and where we feel alive.

One person who has committed herself to helping others with this problem and create their best work and personal lives is Sarah Tse.

Sarah is an Organisational Psychologist, Transformational Thought Leader, and Holistic Leadership Speaker who has over a decade of experience in human centered design and design thinking and is founder of Shema Coaching as well as the creator of the SEA framework and she joins us on the phone today

Nothing makes us appreciate something more than losing it . That is definitely true for our health and physical abilities and even more true for those of us who believed we were about to lose out lives . These kind of experiences often spark profound shifts in our thinking-

less fear of death,

heightened compassion ,

a feeling of appreciation and gratitude for what we do have,

and perhaps most of all a renewed sense of purpose and a burning desire to fulfil that purpose.

We have in our studio today someone who has had experiences like that and who would like to share with us the insights he has gained from those experiences.

Dan Ward is founder of the go construct and the hype movement and he joins us here today.

The teaching profession is a vital pillar of society and facing significant challenges in Australia and across the Western world. Teachers shape the minds of future generations, yet their salaries and the respect they deserve often fall short of reflecting their profound impact on our communities.

Furthermore, society frequently fails to provide the essential resources—modern tools, adequate training, and sufficient support staff—needed to fulfill their critical mission.

Compounding these issues, our education systems are plagued by systemic shortcomings: outdated curricula that struggle to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world, inadequate support for diverse learning needs, and a lack of investment in teacher development and well-being.

These factors make it increasingly difficult to recruit new educators and retain the dedicated professionals already in our classrooms.

Why are we struggling to sustain this essential workforce, and how can we address these systemic failures to empower our teachers?

How can we adapt from a system that was originally designed in the Industrial Age to create factory workers and later to some small extent office workers that never really transitioned to the information age as we are now transitioning into the experience age and the age of intelligence that many of us are having trouble even grasping much less keeping up with.

Our guest today is someone who is committed to exploring these critical questions and coming up with actionable steps to strengthen the profession and practices that can help shape our world.

Ben Simmons has a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education and a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is an educator and psychotherapist, a consulatant for the department of education and he joins us here today .

Today, we’re diving into a challenge that’s quietly affecting millions of households: the hidden burnout of ambitious mothers trying to do it all. Across the country, women are launching businesses, raising families, managing households—and doing it with little sleep, limited support, and a constant tug-of-war between ambition and obligation.

The truth is, while society praises the “supermum,” the pressure to keep every plate spinning often leads to exhaustion, guilt, and dreams left on the back burner.

Our guest today, Leanne Bawden, is on a mission to change that. After two decades in corporate leadership and raising four boys as a FIFO wife, Leanne built her own six-figure business—not by working harder, but by working smarter. Through her coaching business, Wildly Grounded Co, she helps mums reclaim their time, energy, and confidence—so they can build thriving businesses without burning out or burning down their lives.

If you’ve ever felt torn between the life you want and the responsibilities you carry… or if you’re a business owner—or even a leader—trying to create more balance and wellbeing for yourself or your team, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss

In a world where stress, burnout, and mental fatigue are on the rise, the simple yet powerful practices of laughter, breathwork, and meditation offer a vital antidote—for both individuals and organisations.

These tools aren’t just feel-good trends; they are scientifically supported methods that enhance mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall well-being.

Laughter stimulates the release of endorphins, lowers cortisol levels, and fosters social connection—creating an immediate sense of joy and ease.

Breathwork regulates the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and improves focus, allowing people to respond to challenges with calm and clarity.

Meditation deepens these benefits by training the mind to be present, reducing emotional reactivity, and improving decision-making.

For organisations, these practices lead to tangible outcomes: improved team cohesion, higher employee engagement, reduced absenteeism, and a more positive workplace culture. By integrating laughter, breathing, and mindfulness into daily routines, individuals become more resilient, and workplaces become healthier, happier, and more productive environments

Our guest today is someone who has committed herself to helping others who struggle with physical, emotional, and mental trauma discover the healing power of laughter and also benefit from the peace of mind that can be achieved through breathing techniques and meditation

Sharon Stewart——has decades experience as a nurse, is an international Laughter Yoga Leader and Trainer, and holistic wellness practitioner. and she joins us here today .

Matt speaks with Nationally Ranked Triathlete about her movement to improve our impact on others

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “our chief want in life is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be”

Hopefully, everyone has had someone or if they are lucky many someone’s who have had that kind of impact on them

If we have had that privilege, many of us probably want to pay that forward. Then the question becomes— How do we become the catalyst that Emerson describes?

Today we have in our studio someone who is committed and passionate about helping herself and others answer that question and taking action to do exactly that .

Kate Rush is an award-winning speaker, community advocate and the creator of the Impact ready platform where she delivers mkeynotes, coaching, and workshops—She has served on multiple boards as a director , is a lifetime Fellow of the Governors Leadership Foundation, has been nominated for and won numerous community service awards, and this year will be representing Australia in her age group at the 2025 world triathlon championship finals .

Unfortunately, grief is part of the human condition.

At some point all of us will lose someone or many someone’s we care deeply for. Grief cannot only cause emotional issues like anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness , numbness of emotion etc.but can also manifest in physical ways like headache, nausea, aches and pains, restlessness, it can even Weaken our immune system and lead to chronic disorders like cancer and heart disease .

.But Grief doesn’t just show up when someone dies — it appears in moments of loss, change, and heartbreak. It can be silent, lonely, and long-lasting. And in our fast-paced world, grief is often something we’re expected to move on from far too quickly.

What if grief isn’t something to “get over,” but something to walk through — with compassion, understanding, and even creativity?

For ourselves and those still with us who we care for- we need to and perhaps are even obligated to find a way to manage our grief And move forward

One person who has committed herself to helping people though this pathway in the best possible way is

. Jodie Atkinson and she joins us here today . Jodie is a grief recovery specialist who has helped countless people process loss , is certified in the internationally recognized Grief Recovery Method®, a published author of a book called Have You Met My Grief, and a performer — yes, a performer — who’s transforming how we talk about and process grief . So whether you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or just want to be a more understanding human — you’ll

Probably want to hear what she has to say.

Right now, the average life expectancy in Australia is about 84 years for women and 80 for men — one of the highest in the world. Sounds good, right?

But here’s the catch: the average number of healthy years — free from major disease or disability — is significantly lower.

In many cases, people are spending the last 10 to 15 years of their lives battling chronic illness, loneliness, or struggling with mental decline.

So, what does it really mean to live well?

Shouldn’t we be focused on quality of life not just length of life ?

Let’s look at three pillars that determine not just how long we live, but how well:

Mental Health: Depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline are rising — not just in the elderly, but in young adults as well. What can we do to strengthen resilience, connection, and purpose?

Physical Health: Sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition, and stress are eroding our well-being — even as medicine extends our years. But are we just adding time, or are we adding life to those years?

Social Connection: Study after study shows that loneliness is as dangerous to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Relationships matter — not just for happiness, but for survival.

So today, let’s ask the bigger question: Are we living long, or are we living well? And what can we do — practically, personally, and collectively — to build lives filled with energy, connection, and purpose

Our guest today is someone who is focused on these questions And more ……….

Mary-Anne Bennett, from Adelaide Nutrition and Wellbeing.

Mary-Anne is a Clinical Nutritionist, Master NLP Coach has a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine and is a

Women’s Health Expertas well as the host of The Longevity Coach

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Plautus, the ancient Roman playwright of the 3rd-2nd century BCE Said

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than the fear.

More recently but not in our lifetime the great artist Vincent Van Gogh said

"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"

About the same time and across the ocean

Mark Twain Said

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."

And just for fun I’D like to tell what John Wayne said during my lifetime

 "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." - John Wayne

It’s fair to say that Courage is one of the keys to a happy productive life .

There is little doubt that most of our regrets on our deathbed are not the things we did do——-

but the things we did not do

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or even try out of fear or lack of confidence .

One person who has committed herself to help in this area , reach their full potential and help others live happy fulfilled lives joins us here today .

Lisa Infante is a Mindset Therapist Hypnotherapist, and Accountability Coach - and the founder of the Courage to Change Collective