Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men. Addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support, and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health.

After being involved in a motor vehicle accident seven years ago, aged 29, Khoa's life changed dramatically. He lost both of his legs and gained a new perspective. He realised, life is precious and can be taken away from us in an instant.

Khoa was once a self confessed party animal and would drink copious amounts almost every night, often getting completely obliterated and not remembering the events of the evening. He trained hard and parted even harder!

Khoa knows what it takes to beat the odds, since the accident, he has built a strong foundation to shape who he is today.

It was positive thinking that got him through his darkest times. And there were dark times. Khoa chose to concentrate on what he could do rather than what he couldn't.

Khoa is a keynote speaker and entrepreneur. He owns his own gym and believes exercise is one of the key factors into living a fulfilled life.

Join Jo and Sue as we chat to Khoa and discover tools and strategies for dealing with life's adversities and suffering.

Khoa radiates positivity and joy. He has seen the dark and chooses to live in the light.

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men, addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health.

Dr Brett Dellar lived with depression for 30 years and to the outside world he kept it hidden. He remained high functioning while working as a police officer and a detective before heading back to University aged 40 to retrain as a Chiropractor, a job that he still loves to this day, all while living with inner pain, angst and turmoil.

Brett had counselling in his 20's and 30's which helped a little but never cleared the traumatic past of being sexually abused by a neighbour when he was only six years old. And the subsequent guilt, shame, embarrassment and blame that he had carried for many many years. It was only while training to be a life coach and taking part in a workshop specifically for men, did he get to deal with his child abuse in a manner that changed his life.

Brett is passionate about working in the area of mental health and has set up 'the moMENtum revolution'. A 2.5 days workshop for men, allowing them to look at themselves more profoundly and helping them understand why they have specific patterns or behaviours and where they may have evolved from.

Join Sue and Jo as they chat with Dr Brett about living with depression and the journey to overcome it. How to shed shame, guilt and embarrassment and turning pain into passion and purpose.

You can find Dr Brett Dellar on 

https://www.facebook.com/drbrettdellar/?modal=admin_todo_tour

and soon on 

www.momentumrevolution.com

Much love

Jo and Sue

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men, addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health!

Warren Tate is an expert in Communication and like it or not, communication is the key to building relationships, expressing your feelings and getting your message heard. We use communication every day in every situation - good communication is an art and can be learnt

Communication - the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing or using some other medium

Warren Tate is a Professional Speaker, International Best Selling Author and expert in Communication. He has worked with corporate management, sales teams and educational institutions developing and empowering customer centric, presentation and interpersonal skills to help any Manager or Leader to influence more powerfully.

Join Jo & Sue as they chat with Warren on navigating change effectively through upgrading the Number 1 skillset on the planet - Communication!

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men, addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support and you are not alone. Together we will positively Impact Mental Health!

After a surfing accident in 2015 Mark Mandeno had to learn how to live in a new body, and at times this was challenging. Although it is the more profound and confronting journey of finding love and acceptance for himself that has been the most prominent and soulful part of his transformation.

Mark is the director and owner of Adventure Works (adventure works.co.nz) an outdoor education company working primarily with secondary schools, specialising in delivering high quality and valuable experiential adventure education programs to engage, inspire and to explore success. 

Join us as we discuss surrendering to the situation, finding acceptance and what it takes to look within rather than to rush to blame, anger and resentment.

Mark is raw, honest and insightful about learning how to live life as a quadriplegic. Tune in to listen to a truly inspiring episode.

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens, address topical issues and impact mental health.

Lewis Rowe went to school in New Zealand and knew that University wasn't for him. He always loved cars, cars were, and still are his passion. 

Lewis decided to pursue a career in the car industry. Aged 18, he went out and introduced himself to local business owners and asked if they had any open roles. 

The owner of Devonport Cars offered Lewis a job as a groomer. Lewis started at the bottom cleaning cars, polishing cars, moving cars around the forecourt. He worked hard, with passion, purpose and pride. 

Lewis's hard work paid off and he made his way up the career ladder in an industry that inspired him.

10 years after gaining employment at Devonport Cars, Lewis bought the business!

Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Lewis about making decisions, finding your passion, the importance of open relationships with your family and listening to the right advise.

You can fin all TeenPODS on YouTube at 'Pods with Posh and Pool'

Much Love

Sue and Jo

Sharlene Lynch has lived through something that no parent should ever have to live through - in 2011 she found her beautiful son who had sadly taken his own life. 

Sharlene herself had undiagnosed mental health issues to deal with, OCD, Hoarding, Self-Harming, Depression and she was a self confessed Alcoholic.

Upon finding her son and through her unimaginable grief she made a conscious decision to forgive him for the fateful decision he made. She also bravely decided to thrive not just survive - as a legacy to her son.

Join Jo and Sue as they chat to Sharlene and hear her heart wrenching story.

Tune in to learn Sharlene's tips and techniques on Mind Shift and how she has transformed her life, to thrive not just survive!

SHIFT

See the big picture

Hone in on reality

Implement the quick wins

Focus on the patterns

Take massive imperfect action 

Sharlene has transformed her life using her Mind SHIFT theory, she has lost 25kg, has been alcohol free for over 50 months and is about to set up her own international summit teaching others her techniques. 

Sharlene is an International Speaker and veteran workshop facilitator. She is an inspiration who deals with life in vulnerability and with great courage.

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire our amazing teens, address topical issues and impact mental health.

Jack Cantrall had a dream to go to an "Ivy League" school on a rowing scholarship. When he realised this dream was not realistic he set his sights elsewhere and decided to read Law at Wellington University, New Zealand.

5 months into his degree Jack realised Law was not for him and rather than just continuing on a path that he knew wasn't right he switched and chose to major in Business instead.

Jack knew he wanted a degree, that was his goal and a goal he will achieve. Does he think he is on the right path? He has no idea!

Jack's message - You can change your mind and its ok to be doing something that isn't 100% you. Lots of teens don't know what they want to do or where they want to go and that is just fine!

Join Jo and Sue as they chat with Jack about the decisions teens need to make when choosing a degree, taking a gap term to mix things up and to get to know yourself, facing anxiety and the benefits of being active.

You can find all TeenPODS on YouTube at 'Pods with Posh and Pool" 

Much Love

Sue & Jo

After being involved in a motor vehicle accident seven years ago, aged 29, Khoa's life changed dramatically. He lost both of his legs and gained a new perspective. He realised, life is precious and can be taken away from any of us in an instant.

Khoa was once a self confessed party animal and would drink copious amounts almost every night, often getting obliterated and not remembering the events of the evening. He trained hard and partied even harder!

Khoa knows what it takes to beat the odds, since the accident, he has built a strong foundation to shape who he is today.

It was positive thinking that got him through his darkest times. And there were dark times. Khoa chose to concentrate on what he could do rather that what he couldn't.

Khoa is a keynote speaker and entrepreneur. He owns his own gym and believes exercise is one of the key factors into living a fulfilled life.

Join Jo and Sue as we chat to Khoa and discover his tools and strategies for dealing with life's adversities and suffering. 

Khoa radiates positivity and joy. He has seen the dark and choses to live in the light.

COVID LOCKDOWN CHATS - DAY 28 - 'MINDFULNESS' with Sue and Jo. Impacting Mental Health through Emotional Resilience!

Today we take a deeper look into Mindfulness. 

What exactly is 'being Mindful' and what are the benefits?

How do we practice Mindfulness, how long does it take and how often should we try it?

Join Jo and Sue and they discuss the beautiful practice of being Mindful - Mindfulness is to be present, right here, right now, in the present moment. 

Sue and Jo offer 5 very different mindfulness practices for you to try. Because we all know, what works for one person may not work for another. 

Mindfulness isn't just for lockdown - it's a practice for life. 

With much love, light and peace from our hearts to yours.

Sue and Jo

COVID LOCKDOWN CHATS - DAY 26 - Today we delve into the effects of Lockdown on Mental Health with our guest, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ingo Lambrecht.

Lockdown for many is a struggle and brings about many different emotions - stress, anxiety, grief, loss, frustration, anger, hopelessness, excitement, happiness - there are no right or wrong feelings!!!

What are the wider effects of Lockdown on our Mental Health individually and as a nation?

Are there any simple strategies that can help us all through this difficult and uncertain period?

What is being mindful? What are the benefits of mindfulness and the art of distraction when dealing with trauma, loss, grief and life in general?

Never underestimate the overall effects of exercise and the science that backs this up.

Dr Ingo Lambrecht is an expert in his field and has over 20 years experience. He is real and speaks from the heart.

Join Jo and Sue and they discuss with Ingo the effects of Mental Health during lockdown and key tools to help us all work through the tough times.

With thanks to Ingo.

Love, light and peace

Sue and Jo