Joel Boggess is the go-to guy for clarity, confidence and direction. He’s the guy people call when they’re feeling stuck, under-challenged or overwhelmed.  As a radio veteran, bestselling author, and life coach, Joel teaches people how to relaunch their lives and start over with confidence.  As Luke and Susie catch up with him in this episode, they learn a few relevant lessons, including three important aspects of relaunching your life, and they get surprised by an unexpected story.

Luke and Susie also tackle one of the issues of parenting youngsters:  head lice.   It's going around at the moment at the Holt household has been struck and treatment begun.  But, how do we treat them thoroughly enough that they don't come back?

Episode Timeline:

02:25   Introducing Life Coach and the host of “Relaunch”, Joel Boggess

31:11   The unexpected story

34:50   Getting to Know You With Joel Boggess

42:51  Parent Rap:  When lice attack

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Becoming a Category of One” by Joe Calloway

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.”  Roger Staubach
“Talent and athleticism wins games, but teamwork wins championships.” Michael Jordan

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Taking the dogs for a walk

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Golden retriever, Jake, having cancer
High:  Moving into their dream house

Show Links:

To check out the ReLaunch podcast with Joel Boggess, go to:  http://relaunchshow.com/

Check out Joel’s book, “Finding Your Voice” 

It was a normal work day.  Julia was 27 weeks pregnant and nothing was out of the ordinary.  Suddenly, everything changed and little did she know that this one moment would change the shape of her whole future.  At 27 weeks, Julia delivered her first child, prematurely, leading him to have more than 100 night in hospital before going home.  In this episode, Julia shares her story of experiencing premature birth unexpectedly and of then launching an online forum to provide others with the support she couldn’t find during this dark time.

Also, one little coffee shop in Gympie has captured international attention with a simple sign placed out the front.  Listener, Cathy, gets knighted as we round table this discussion with Knights of the Round Table

Episode Timeline:

03:43   Introducing Founder of lilaussieprems.com.au, Julia Toivenen

31:44   Getting to Know You With Julia Toivenen

39:18  How to get a free coffee in Gympie

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

For the first time, we got nuthin’!

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.  Share your heart with the world”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Going on an adventure in the car to a new place/exploring

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Children being sick

High:  Seeing her son’s face when his playdate came over

Show Links:

To find out more about Julia Toivenen and the Lil Aussie Prems, go to:  www.lilaussieprems.com.au

On the Luke and Susie radio show, we looked at the NeedtoBreathe song, “Brother”.  Check it out here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Wm_qlVD4Q

The Daily Mail article on Gympie’s free coffee for breastfeeding mums can be seen here:  http://dailym.ai/1OpSgQJ

It was a normal work day.  Julia was 27 weeks pregnant and nothing was out of the ordinary.  Suddenly, everything changed and little did she know that this one moment would change the shape of her whole future.  At 27 weeks, Julia delivered her first child, prematurely, leading him to have more than 100 night in hospital before going home.  In this episode, Julia shares her story of experiencing premature birth unexpectedly and of then launching an online forum to provide others with the support she couldn’t find during this dark time.

Also, one little coffee shop in Gympie has captured international attention with a simple sign placed out the front.  Listener, Cathy, gets knighted as we round table this discussion with Knights of the Round Table

Episode Timeline:

03:43   Introducing Founder of lilaussieprems.com.au, Julia Toivenen

31:44   Getting to Know You With Julia Toivenen

39:18  How to get a free coffee in Gympie

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

For the first time, we got nuthin’!

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.  Share your heart with the world”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Going on an adventure in the car to a new place/exploring

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Children being sick

High:  Seeing her son’s face when his playdate came over

Show Links:

To find out more about Julia Toivenen and the Lil Aussie Prems, go to:  www.lilaussieprems.com.au

On the Luke and Susie radio show, we looked at the NeedtoBreathe song, “Brother”.  Check it out here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Wm_qlVD4Q

The Daily Mail article on Gympie’s free coffee for breastfeeding mums can be seen here:  http://dailym.ai/1OpSgQJ

Sharon Witt is a teacher, a speaker and an author of books targeting tweens and teens. She creates resources for young people and their parents as they navigate all the challenges faced through this sometimes awkward life stage.  Behind the scenes, though, life has been incredibly challenging for Sharon who shares very vulnerably about her husband’s significant challenge with mental illness, which came on suddenly and unexpectedly. Balancing the care for her husband and child, whilst still maintaining a growing media and teaching career forced Sharon to learn a humbling life lesson.  Hear her heart in this honest chat about the reality behind a seemingly “together” life.

Also, it’s summer and Susie’s been taking the kids to the pool.  It seems so innocent, but it’s become the scene of a significant parenting lesson.

Episode Timeline:

02:28   Introducing Author of Girl Wise, Teen Talk and Wise Guys, Sharon Witt

08:52   Battling mental illness from the outside

27:48  Getting to Know You With Sharon Witt

33:46  How taking the kids to the pool led to a significant parenting lesson

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

A book of quotes specifically designed for the recipient

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Always be a first rate version of yourself, rather than a second-rate version of someone else” Judy Garland

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Watching a movie together that gives a big belly laugh.

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Friends experiencing heartbreaking loss

High:  Coffee 10 minutes ago and laying by the pool with a book

Show Links:

To find out more about Sharon Witt, go to:  http://www.sharonwitt.com.au

On the Luke and Susie radio show, we looked at Beckah Shae’s song “I’ll Be Alright”.  Check it out here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utJg0l7Qn1o

Beckah’s pregnancy announcement:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWahaqij35I

Sharon Witt is a teacher, a speaker and an author of books targeting tweens and teens. She creates resources for young people and their parents as they navigate all the challenges faced through this sometimes awkward life stage.  Behind the scenes, though, life has been incredibly challenging for Sharon who shares very vulnerably about her husband’s significant challenge with mental illness, which came on suddenly and unexpectedly. Balancing the care for her husband and child, whilst still maintaining a growing media and teaching career forced Sharon to learn a humbling life lesson.  Hear her heart in this honest chat about the reality behind a seemingly “together” life.

Also, it’s summer and Susie’s been taking the kids to the pool.  It seems so innocent, but it’s become the scene of a significant parenting lesson.

Episode Timeline:

02:28   Introducing Author of Girl Wise, Teen Talk and Wise Guys, Sharon Witt

08:52   Battling mental illness from the outside

27:48  Getting to Know You With Sharon Witt

33:46  How taking the kids to the pool led to a significant parenting lesson

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

A book of quotes specifically designed for the recipient

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Always be a first rate version of yourself, rather than a second-rate version of someone else” Judy Garland

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Watching a movie together that gives a big belly laugh.

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Friends experiencing heartbreaking loss

High:  Coffee 10 minutes ago and laying by the pool with a book

Show Links:

To find out more about Sharon Witt, go to:  http://www.sharonwitt.com.au

On the Luke and Susie radio show, we looked at Beckah Shae’s song “I’ll Be Alright”.  Check it out here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utJg0l7Qn1o

Beckah’s pregnancy announcement:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWahaqij35I

It’s Throwback Thursday and we’ve opened the vault to find an old interview that had Susie fan-girling.  It’s 80’s pop star, Debbie Gibson, who has remained on the stage in Broadway under her not-so-new name, Deborah Gibson.  She gives us the story behind the name change, insight into her Aussie connection and how she’s survived such a long career in the entertainment industry without scandal. 

Luke suddenly gets an obsession with middle names, but as usual, the conversation doesn’t quite stick to topic.  Get in touch and let us know your middle name on the sms +61 417 4555 37

Episode Timeline:

01:51  Introducing Broadway star and 80’s pop star, Debbie Gibson

15:16  The challenge of a scandal-free life in the entertainment industry

20:12  What wasn’t in the interview with Debbie Gibson

21:27  Luke’s sudden obsession with middle names

Show Links:

To find out more about Deborah Gibson, go to:  http://debbiegibsonofficial.com/

It’s Throwback Thursday and we’ve opened the vault to find an old interview that had Susie fan-girling.  It’s 80’s pop star, Debbie Gibson, who has remained on the stage in Broadway under her not-so-new name, Deborah Gibson.  She gives us the story behind the name change, insight into her Aussie connection and how she’s survived such a long career in the entertainment industry without scandal. 

Luke suddenly gets an obsession with middle names, but as usual, the conversation doesn’t quite stick to topic.  Get in touch and let us know your middle name on the sms +61 417 4555 37

Episode Timeline:

01:51  Introducing Broadway star and 80’s pop star, Debbie Gibson

15:16  The challenge of a scandal-free life in the entertainment industry

20:12  What wasn’t in the interview with Debbie Gibson

21:27  Luke’s sudden obsession with middle names

Show Links:

To find out more about Deborah Gibson, go to:  http://debbiegibsonofficial.com/

It’s sometimes the chance encounters of our life that lead us to fulfil unexpected potential.  That’s exactly what happened with our guest in this episode, Conan Visser, Founder and CEO of I Can I Will.  It was a last ditch attempt to help their son for one set of parents who went to Conan as a personal trainer for their son.  Along the way, Conan discovered the incredible impact that relatability and believing in young people with special needs can have.  We hear the full story of how I Can I Will began, how it led to a world record and how it is a catalyst for breaking stereotypes and limitations for youth with special needs.

Episode Timeline:

02:45  Introducing I Can I Will Founder, Conan Visser

23:00  Getting to Know You With Conan Visser

31:22  The easiest way to get a free audio book

32:25  Stella Young “I’m not your inspiration, thank you”

40:36  Make a difference to someone in need without running 200km

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Scar Tissue” by Anthony Kiedis

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Act as if it’s impossible to fail”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

A new tradition of beginning family events with giving back

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Life circumstances before I Can I Will, unaware of health, behaviour and impact

High:  Seeing Madelyne walk the catwalk at New York Fashion week and having a former mentee give a speech at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival

Show Links:

To find out more about I Can I Will, go to:  http://www.icaniwill.org.au/

Follow the work of I Can I Will:  https://www.facebook.com/icaniwillaustralia   
https://instagram.com/icaniwillaustralia/                                                                      

To find out more about Conan’s fitness label:  http://www.conanvisser.com/  

Stella Young’s TedX Talk:  http://bit.ly/1QeAQJB

Free audio book:  http://www.audibletrial.com/lukeandsusie

Make a difference with CBM:  https://give.everydayhero.com/au/radioactive

It’s sometimes the chance encounters of our life that lead us to fulfil unexpected potential.  That’s exactly what happened with our guest in this episode, Conan Visser, Founder and CEO of I Can I Will.  It was a last ditch attempt to help their son for one set of parents who went to Conan as a personal trainer for their son.  Along the way, Conan discovered the incredible impact that relatability and believing in young people with special needs can have.  We hear the full story of how I Can I Will began, how it led to a world record and how it is a catalyst for breaking stereotypes and limitations for youth with special needs.

Episode Timeline:

02:45  Introducing I Can I Will Founder, Conan Visser

23:00  Getting to Know You With Conan Visser

31:22  The easiest way to get a free audio book

32:25  Stella Young “I’m not your inspiration, thank you”

40:36  Make a difference to someone in need without running 200km

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Scar Tissue” by Anthony Kiedis

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Act as if it’s impossible to fail”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

A new tradition of beginning family events with giving back

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Life circumstances before I Can I Will, unaware of health, behaviour and impact

High:  Seeing Madelyne walk the catwalk at New York Fashion week and having a former mentee give a speech at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival

Show Links:

To find out more about I Can I Will, go to:  http://www.icaniwill.org.au/

Follow the work of I Can I Will:  https://www.facebook.com/icaniwillaustralia   
https://instagram.com/icaniwillaustralia/                                                                      

To find out more about Conan’s fitness label:  http://www.conanvisser.com/  

Stella Young’s TedX Talk:  http://bit.ly/1QeAQJB

Free audio book:  http://www.audibletrial.com/lukeandsusie

Make a difference with CBM:  https://give.everydayhero.com/au/radioactive

Life is a journey and so is personal style, according to our guest in this episode, from This Is It Style, Kerry Sharplin.  Kerry is currently an image consultant, but life started out quite differently with an early career as a teacher.  Some great gems of wisdom demonstrate that though what she does might be different, her dreams remain the same.  We explore how important personal style is, the unexpected twists that can come to our lives and how we communicate love.

Episode Timeline:

02:34  Introducing Image Consultant, Kerry Sharplin

20:59  Getting to Know You With Kerry Sharplin

31:29  The easiest way to get a free audio book

32:51  15 Minutes of Help Me Help You

38:44  Make a difference to someone in need without running 200km

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Choose to be present in the moment”
“Always bring your “A” game”
“Live with intention”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Family bike rides

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   The fight to protect family time when husband’s work is demanding more work

High:  Being together on a peaceful Christmas morning at home

Show Links:

To find out more about Kerry Sharplin, go to:  http://www.thisisitstyle.com/

Here’s the torturous 15 minute HIIT session that Luke and Susie attempted with exercises that barely resembled what you see in this footage: http://bit.ly/1wmzvRW

If you want to Keep it 100 with 3for3, here’s the song from Luke and Susie’s radio show segment Music With a Message:  http://bit.ly/1PnwsTE

Free audio book:  http://www.audibletrial.com/lukeandsusie

Make a difference with CBM:  https://give.everydayhero.com/au/radioactive