This podcast is about what happens when you persevere through passivity, ignorance or avoidance of difficult conversations to really listen to the experience of others. In light of Reconciliation Week, we had an open and honest conversation about both privilege and oppression, past and present, in Australia and the impact it has on Indigenous Australians, and the loss that is for all of us.
Through respectful conversation, this podcast mirrors the microcosm of opinion in Australia. We cover questions that you've been too scared to ask, we explain things like 'privilege', 'racism' and what a 'treaty' is, simply, so you can understand. 

As we allow ourselves to be uncomfortable and listen openly we go on a journey of human emotion - anger, hurt, defensiveness, sadness, hope, empathy, connection - peppered with humour of course, and the realness you've grown to love in Collective Potential. 

This is one of the most important podcasts we have done because it records a no-holds barred snapshot of the wrestle that happens between us, and when our ideologies are challenged, as we discuss what it's really like living in Australia.

Keep the conversation going - head to our Facebook page to let us know what you think. 

Thank you to Nayuka Gorrie for the opportunity to listen and be part of this important conversation.

Nayuka Gorrie is a Kurnai, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman. As a passionate activist, she's worked with multiple organisations on issues such as Indigenous self determination, Women's rights and Climate Change.

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Nayuka Gorrie is a Kurnai, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman. As a passionate activist, she's worked with multiple organisations on issues such as Indigenous self determination, Women's rights and Climate Change.

This podcast is about understanding people of diverse backgrounds and the issues that face the underpriveldged of Australia. At times, this podcast mirrors conversations/views that many Australian's have about sensitive topics that people often avoid. By allowing yourself to be uncomfortable and listening openly, we can learn from each other and grow as a society. 

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Seeing the differences between other people as "not us" is an easy trap to fall into. Invisible borders, nationalities, cultures, religions and beliefs can create a sense of seperation and "otherness".

But what do all humans share in common? How can we use what we have in common to create peace despite our differences?

We brought Justin Gerard, a former U.S Marine, world explorer and serial language learner to share what he has learnt living with different people and cultures about what unifies us as humans. 

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"Where's that place inside you that you've learnt to hide–avoid–create strategies around and not go into?"– Emeli Paulo 

We often talk about having vulnerable conversations on the Collective Potential podcast. Conversations where we take off the layers of armour to see what's underneath.

Everyone has fears, insecurities, losses and pain. It's a part of being human. Taking the courage to share these with our loved ones allow us to connect and show our real authentic selves. Yet the majority of us don't from the shame of appearing weak.

In today's very emotional episode, we share our real selves with our darksides included, in hope to give you permission to create spaces of vulnerability with your family and community.

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Anxiety and depression are so prevelent in our society that it's likely that you or somebody close to you will experience it at somepoint on your life. Yet, in our western culture mental illness is often something that is swept under the rug.

Our intention for this episode was to bring depression into our awareness in a way where we can understand it without stigma or shame.

What is it? How can we work with it to live a fullfilled life? How can we help others going through it?

We invited Emily Toner, psychologist and mindfullness practitioner to help us unpack these questions. 

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What is spirtuality? How are we connected? 

We asked Jonni Pollard, the founder and director of 1Giant Mind, explorer of consciousness and friend to share light on what he has learned from his years travelling to India and around the world.

1Giant Mind are meditation accessible and easy to learn through their app and events. Check out their website http://www.1giantmind.org

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With his family, Abe fled from the war in Sudan where he spent four years in an Egyptian refugee camp. He was granted asylum to Australia and in a short time he taught himself to read and write, came third in an Australian poetry competition and founded Creative Rebellion Youth: a 24 hour creative music studio to help young adults reach their dreams. 

Yet, Abe insists he is not the hero of his story. He is humble, present and grounded us to focus less on our individual stories and see the bigger picture of our lives and the community we live in. He teaches us to remember the whole in a society addicted to the parts.

You can find Abe on the Creative Rebellion Youth Facebook page. 

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"Mindset change is not about picking up a few pointers here and there. It's about seeing things in a new way. When people...change to a growth mindset, they change from a judge-and-be-judged framework to a learn-and-help-learn framework"– Carol Dweck

This week, Emeli, Ryan and Jez discuss how we can cultivate a growth mindset and be life-long-learners. 

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