Did you know 1 in 3 Australians are feeling lonely, with 1 in 6 experiencing severe loneliness? 

In this week's mindful tool we're doing things a little differently. Jay Pottenger will be discussing the loneliness epidemic currently happening in Australia, how disconnected we've all become and what steps you can take today to start making new connections. 

In this episode, Jay opens up about his own experience with male friendship and what he's done over the past 12 months in order to start building more community around him and make new friends as an adult male. 

What to expect in this episode: 

Enjoy the show! 

Connect with Jay Pottenger:

https://www.eqminds.com/Jay-pottenger-keynote-speaker

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypottenger/?originalSubdomain=au

Connect with Chelsea:

www.eqminds.com

IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial

For our American Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-High-Performer-powerful-recharge/dp/1922351946 

For our Australian Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mindful-high-performer-chelsea-pottenger/book/9781922351944.html 

For our UK Listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

Today's guest is Jay Pottenger, General Manager of EQ Minds, Keynote Speaker and husband to Chelsea Pottenger. 

Jay is incredibly passionate about helping people create healthy habits through mindfulness. As an ex-athlete, high corporate performer, husband and father, Jay understands the stressors of modern living and how discipline and healthy habits is crucial in achieving freedom. 

In today's conversation, Chelsea and Jay discuss effective strategies to make your life easier and more fulfilling.

What you can expect from this episode: 

Connect with Jay Pottenger:

https://www.eqminds.com/Jay-pottenger-keynote-speaker

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypottenger/?originalSubdomain=au

Connect with Chelsea:

www.eqminds.com

IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial

For our American Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-High-Performer-powerful-recharge/dp/1922351946 

For our Australian Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mindful-high-performer-chelsea-pottenger/book/9781922351944.html 

For our UK Listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

Take a step towards your healing journey with the incredible power of meditation. This 10-minute guided practice to overcome depression will help you to acknowledge any feelings of sadness and remind you that you are not alone.

Rather than resisting what comes up for you, allow these feelings to surface without judgement. Then let your body soften and release any tension, as Chelsea guides you through a visualisation that will help you to truly relax into the present moment. 

Today's guest is Mitch Wallis, a leading figure in mental health education on a lifelong mission to empower others to feel understood. After working for Microsoft for almost 7 years, he left his successful corporate career to devote himself full time to helping overcome suffering and revisioning the mind’s healing potential through the power of storytelling, connection and living with authenticity. 

Mitch founded Heart on my sleeve, a global health initiative and created “Real Conversations” and “Real mates” for mental health support and education in Australia. As a wellbeing consultant, he has collaborated with companies like Google, Amazon and has advised the UN on youth mental health. He currently hosts the “UNDERSTOOD” podcast and has a Masters of Psychology degree from Columbia University in New York. 

What you can expect from this episode: 

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Mitch Wallis: 

https://www.mitchwallis.com/

https://www.heartonmysleeve.org/

IG: @mitch.wallis & @heartonmysleeve

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchwallis

Connect with Chelsea:

www.eqminds.com

IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial

The Mindful High Performer:

For our American Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-High-Performer-powerful-recharge/dp/1922351946 

For our Australian Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mindful-high-performer-chelsea-pottenger/book/9781922351944.html 

For our UK Listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

This week's guest is Lael Stone. Parenting educator and consultant, TEDx speaker, Co-creator of Woodline Primary, Speaker for The Resilience Project and Author of best-selling book - Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children. 

Born from personal experience, Lael saw the need for a more connected and empathetic approach in helping mothers and babies who experienced trauma, and so she went on to create workshops and support groups which empower parents to create stronger bonds with their children. 

As Lael’s three children moved into teenage years, Lael saw the need for healthy ways to address relationships, sexuality and wellbeing with honesty and humour, and so The Connection Program was born, a series of workshops helping teenagers navigate puberty, sexuality, relationships with a sense of self. 

Lael now juggles overseeing Woodline Primary - a pioneering schools that opened in February 2021, as well as delivering ‘Connected Parenting’ workshops for The Resilience Project and is a co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast. 

This episode is full of so much valuable information, and even if you aren’t a parent, the introspection on your own childhood and how you interact with children and teenagers today is incredibly insightful. 

What you can expect in this episode: 

Connect with Lael Stone: 

https://laelstone.com.au/

IG: @laelstone 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laelstone/?originalSubdomain=au

Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children: https://www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Resilient-Compassionate-Children-Understanding/dp/0645551562/

Connect with Chelsea:

www.eqminds.com

IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial

For our American Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-High-Performer-powerful-recharge/dp/1922351946 

For our Australian Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mindful-high-performer-chelsea-pottenger/book/9781922351944.html 

For our UK Listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

Quiet the chatter of your mind and fall asleep quickly as Chelsea guides you through a 12 minute meditation practice. Tune into the sensations of your body and listen to the calming music as you truly let your mind and body fall into a deep state of relaxation. 

Kemi Nekvapil is one of Australia's leading credentialed coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, a global speaker/facilitator, endurance athlete, a mother of teenagers, wife, dedicated gardener and early stage flower farmer. 

Kemi has worked in the wellness industry for more than 25 years and holistic leadership for 10 years. Having studied leadership and purpose at The Gross National Happiness Centre in Bhutan, trained as a yoga teacher in India with a 23-year yoga and meditation practice, Kemi understands there is a process for meaningful connection to ourselves, our work, our families and our communities.

Training with Dr Brenè Brown in Texas in 2019, Kemi is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, working with
teams and organisations to create daring leaders and courageous cultures. Kemi is also a lead facilitator for The Hunger Project Australia, leading immersive leadership programs to Africa and is a mentor for AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience). She is the author of three books; Raw Beauty, The Gift of Asking and best seller POWER - A woman's guide to living and leading without apology. 

What you can expect in this episode: 

Kemi is full of wisdom and we know that you will take a lot from this episode! 

Connect with Kemi Nekvapil:

https://www.keminekvapil.com/

IG: @keminekvapil

The Sh/ft Series Podcast: https://www.keminekvapil.com/podcast-season-three 

POWER: https://www.keminekvapil.com/power-book 

Connect with Chelsea:

www.eqminds.com

IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial

For our American Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-High-Performer-powerful-recharge/dp/1922351946 

For our Australian Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mindful-high-performer-chelsea-pottenger/book/9781922351944.html 

For our UK Listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

Hear to hear: Recognising the signs of mental illness.

This week marks R U OK Day and we are here to break the stigma on mental health and encourage open conversations.

**trigger warning** this episode discusses suicide and mental illness. It may be best to step away from this podcast if this topic is triggering to you, your wellbeing is important. 

What to expect in this episode:

This episode is honest, vulnerable and we hope it sheds some light on questions you may have. For those who know someone struggling, Chelsea offers guidance on approaching the conversation. And if you're the one facing challenges, we point the way to support. Always remember, you're not alone.

Contact Numbers you can call for help:

Australia & New Zealand - Lifeline 24/7

13 11 14

North America - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

1800 273 8255

988

United Kingdom - National Suicide Prevention Helpline 

0800 689 5652

Connect with Chelsea:

www.eqminds.com

Wellbeing Program: https://www.eqminds.com/the-mindful-journey

IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial

Allan Sparkes, inspirational keynote speaker and best selling author of the book 'The cost of bravery', is one of Australia’s most highly decorated citizens with an incredible story.

Allan Sparkes became one of only five people to be awarded Australia's highest decoration for bravery, the Cross of Valour, for rescuing an 11-year old boy from a flooded storm water drain in 1996. However, after two decades in the police force, the rescue would signal a downward spiral into post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

This turn of events was an incredibly dark time for Allan and it's through his struggle and recovery that he saw an opportunity to share with others what he went through, turning shame into hope. Allan is now one of Australia's most recognised mental health advocates and inspirational speakers. 

Join Chelsea & Allan as they discuss: 

We hope you enjoy the show! 

Connect with Allan Sparkes:

https://www.allansparkes.com/

Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/allansparkescv

The Cost of Bravery: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-cost-of-bravery-9781742538525 

Connect with Chelsea:

www.eqminds.com

IG: @eqminds & @chelseapottengerofficial

For our American Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-High-Performer-powerful-recharge/dp/1922351946 

For our Australian Listeners, buy the Mindful High Performer here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mindful-high-performer-chelsea-pottenger/book/9781922351944.html 

For our UK Listeners, buy The Mindful High Performer here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1922351946/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tu00_p1_i0 The Mindful High Performer is available on Audible globally: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Mindful-High-Performer-Audiobook/B0B5F4VGM8

Restore your energy with this uplifting meditation.

Listen to the sounds of nature as Chelsea guides you through this 14 minute practice where you can truly connect inward and allow your mind and body the space to appreciate being here.