In the Driver's Seat

The domestic violence warrior Simone Patterson takes us inside this epidemic.

Sonya chats to the Founder of The Sanctuary, a Domestic Violence sanctuary for women, children & pets, Simone Patterson. 

It is a very important conversation to have as it is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. A time to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and to send a clear message that domestic and family violence in families and homes will not be tolerated. #notnownotever

Sonya and Simone chat about why she started The Sanctuary, what it does for the women, children and pets. They also discuss the lack of Government funding available, plus the red-tape and legislations that need changing. 

They chat about hoarding, Simone’s life as a prison warden, and what the women need to feel empowered again. 

We can all do something. People Power. 

To HELP IF YOU CAN:

GO to THE SANCTUARY WEBSITE:

http://sanctuaryrefuge.com.au/support-us/

To donate a gift voucher please send it to:

P.O. Box 9 Elanora, Qld 4221

To donate money please transfer to the account details below:
NAME- Retreat For Kids Inc 
BSB- 064 480
ACC #- 1047 8994

FACEBOOK PAGE:

https://www.facebook.com/RetreatForKids/

Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya

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Sit down, grab a cuppa or a wine, as Sonya chats to Bronwen Healy. Bronwen is one incredible bloody overcomer. Her story is one that will change you. From a messed up heroin addicted Sex worker to charity founder & crusader to help other women transform their lives.

A fighter, a warrior. The shit life has thrown her way, you won’t believe. She falls down hard, gets back up, dusts it off and gets on with it. 

They talk about miracles and how they absolutely exist and Bronwen is one extraordinary example of this.  

Your past is not your future.

Bronwen’s Spotify playlist is https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i32Tj1DrmKxLf40mM9Ap3?si=_uuLO9bNQRCW1VP9uZI5PA

And the TRUTH COLLECTIVE facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3200925886654325/?ref=share

BIO:

Bronwen Healy is a mum to 3 incredible teenage daughters. She is a writer, speaker and communicator of goodness on many platforms. She is the Founder and former CEO of the Hope Foundation and The LoveWell Project. The Founder and Curator of a brand new movement - the truth collective. She is a life-delighter, a truth-teller and a gatherer…




Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya

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The man with an open heart.

Hello everyone, so today IN THE DRIVERS SEAT I have someone absolutely incredible, someone who is brave enough to be vulnerable and that I haven’t seen in anyone for a long time or maybe not ever. I’m going deep into the mind of Seb …. Seb Guilhaus. I see something.
 
Sonya chats to Seb Guilhaus. This episode is pure gold. Everyone in her circle has fallen in love with his pure heart and his zest for life. He has something that is rare, something that Sonya has not seen in another human being.

They chat about growth and truth in vulnerability, about not wearing masks and being able to enrich the lives of everyone around him through his positivity and how rewarding it is. 

Sonya wanted to give Seb a platform to share his love of helping others and share his tips on self worth.

SHOW NOTES:

Seb's Bio

Seb is a 30-year-old semi-pro AFL player and Personal Trainer.. He is best known for his eccentric and quirky demeanour on Channel 9's reality TV show, 'Married at First Sight', where he met the love of his life Liz.

Growing up ridiculously tall and goofy, he was a self-conscious teenager who felt inadequate and was low in confidence. Although as an adult Seb's confidence slowly grew, he knew his purpose was to support people with their health, fitness and confidence goals. His eccentric goofy nature is in contrast to the way he looks — 6'6" with an athletic chiselled physique.

https://www.sebastianguilhaus.com.au/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/seb.guilhaus/






Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya

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Sonya chats to Bec Megan, an amazing integrative health coach about all things food and how she teaches others to switch to healthier and yummier alternatives. 

We are all so confused with what to eat. Bec chats about how it really is simple to eat better. Whole foods, veges and good fats are essential. 

The benefits of juices and smoothies. 

Sonya also gets you the best ever hommus recipe. You will never buy it pre-made again. 

SHOW NOTES:

Bec's Bio

Bec is an integrative health coach that inspires people to take charge of their health by loving their kitchen and making veg & whole foods ridiculously yummy. Her online Masterclass series is changing lives with a simple daily health protocol,  loads of yummy cooking, coaching & teaching people how to shop so they can thrive.

Website:  https://www.rebeccamegan.com/

Rebecca's online course https://www.rebeccamegan.com/courses/path-to-thriving-masterclass

Hommus Recipe 

Ingredients:

Tin organic chickpeas, drained & rinsed

2 Tble tahini

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/2 tea cummin

1/4 tea Celtic salt

1/4 cup filtered water (or less)

BLEND ALL TOGETHER

Green Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients: 

Stalk of kale - deveined

Stalk bok choy

Stalk celery

Cucumber

Knob ginger

Knob turmeric

Pepper to activate the turmeric properties

Handful rocket

1/2 orange

Banana

Chia

Filtered watered

BLEND ALL TOGETHER

Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya

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Sonya chats with Tara Pavlovic about all things Reality TV and the actual reality of it.

Sonya asks Tara the questions you've been wondering like is there a producers choice? Tara takes us behind the scenes on The Bachelor and Bachelor in paradise. Plus the two talk about life after Reality TV. 

 
 
 Follow Tara on instagram @tarapavlovic



Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya
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Sonya chats to Emma Page, wife, mum of 3, small business owner and warrior fighting stage 3 cancer. 

Keeping a positive mindset when your plate is piled high with responsibilities and you happen to be fighting stage 3 cancer.


Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya
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The most important podcast episode you need to listen to in this time of stress...

In this episode of IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, Sonya chats with Rebecca Holt, a Psychologist with 17 years of experience who is passionate about empowering people through periods of adversity. 

Rebecca explains whole brain activation and why you need it now. In this time of stress and uncertainty it is important to remember your own mental health. 

YOUR ENERGY where to use it & recharge it.  

Learn the difference between your SAFETY BRAIN and your THINKING BRAIN.  










ABOUT BEC.....
Rebecca is a Psychologist with 17 years of experience working with a wide range of patients at both an individual and organisational level in the public and private sector. She is passionate about empowering people through periods of adversity.

Rebecca has a focused interest in perinatal mental health and has spent the past 7 years establishing a multidisciplinary practice working closely with Obstetricians, Gynaecologists, Doctors and midwives on the Gold Coast. In collaboration with other health professionals, Rebecca has focused on identifying predisposing factors to mental health issues, challenging mental health stigma, and building the support resources available to women and men in the perinatal period. Overall this has resulted in an approach that proactively aims to optimise psychological resources at all stages of the perinatal process from family planning to pregnancy, loss, delivery and transitioning into parenthood.

Emphasising a practical, down to earth approach to therapy, Rebecca uses an eclectic range of therapy modalities including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.

In the second episode of IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, Sonya chats with Charles Bruno an absolute legend of a guy, about getting his life back and what led to his extreme decision to drink juice for 300 days straight without eating a morsel of food and what that did for his life, health and family. . 

You will be blown away by his story. A brilliant insightful amazing juice coach. Charles has been Sonya's secret weapon against her sabotage voice! He provides actionable tips that you too can use in your daily life. 

This is his story. 







Get in touch:

Facebook 
Charles Bruno - Juicing Strong 
@juicingstrong

Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya

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Disclaimer:

We are NOT health professionals, and advice received on this podcast is not to be taken as such. If you are looking to begin any change in your diet and exercise routine please check with your family doctor first.

In the first episode of IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, Sonya chats with Kate Malvenan from @its_not_kates_time to discuss life, death, love and taking back the power. 

The young Gold Coast mum was given 6 months to live by doctors (that was 12 months ago). In her mind she was faced with two choices. Accept it gracefully or say f!$k off no thanks and rip off her gloves and fight for her life. 

Sonya and Kate talk about the choice she made and her incredible & inspiring journey along the way. There's tears, there's swearing. It's real & raw. 

Sonya and Kate chat about taking back the power and the positive strength she drew from the support of her community and strangers. 

This is Kate's Story. 

Guest: Kate Malvenan
Instagram  - @its_not_kates_time

Kate’s Store - 

MAISON AND MAISON
Instagram @masionandmaison
Website: www.maisionandmaison.com.au
Store address: 53 James St Burleigh, Qld, 4220


Host: Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan & Eco By Sonya
Get in touch: [email protected]