The word 'bully' is used way more commonly today than when Michael Connell was a boy but bullying existed all the same. Michael describes the impacts of bullying, the severity of what he experienced, and how he managed to cope.  As a stand up comedian now Michael Connell has even experienced apologies from former bullies after his shows.  He shares about his experiences of bullying, how he coped, his advice for others and how having a girlfriend is impacting his comedy.
The humble brag is also discussed in today’s show.  Celebrities seem to do this on social media often, but is it as bad as it appears? 

Timeline:

02:08  Introducing Stand Up Comedian and Radio Host, Michael Connell

17:20  Getting to Know You with Michael

25:02  Get yourself a free audio book

25:46  The Humble Brag

31:10  Making the world a better place, bringing permanent sight to the blind

Getting to Know You

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

Choose Yourself by James Altucher

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“The impediment to action advances action.  What stands in the way becomes the way.” Marcus Aurelius

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Cooking

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Losing iPod

High:  Christmas markets and fireworks

Show Links:

Find out more about Michael here:  http://www.michaelconnell.com.au/

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

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

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Feathers, sequins, travel, microphones and a baby.  Do they mix?  Our guest today, radio host and Kylie Minogue impersonator, Lucy Holmes, didn’t realise she could have both a career and a baby and is now navigating the path to do so.  Fertility issues then post-natal depression haven’t slowed her down as she shares her life between home, a studio and the stage. 

We also see how one man’s generosity was so targeted that it led to a search for one specific, pink-bangled person in a country of 1.25 billion.

Timeline:

03:11  Introducing Lucy Holmes from 89.9 LightFM and 100% Kylie

16:12  Getting to Know You with Lucy

22:15  How you can get yourself a free audio book

23:09  The extreme generosity of Dick Smith, changing one family’s future

28:45  How you can change someone’s future with CBM

Getting to Know You

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

Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” Plato

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Family Walks

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Confrontation with a colleague

High:  Winning awards at work

Show Links:

Find out more about Lucy here:  http://www.lucyholmes.com/

Find out about the 100% Kylie show:  http://www.100percentkylie.com/

Finding one girl in India’s 1.25 Billion:  http://on.fb.me/1MFRIly

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

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

Feathers, sequins, travel, microphones and a baby.  Do they mix?  Our guest today, radio host and Kylie Minogue impersonator, Lucy Holmes, didn’t realise she could have both a career and a baby and is now navigating the path to do so.  Fertility issues then post-natal depression haven’t slowed her down as she shares her life between home, a studio and the stage. 

We also see how one man’s generosity was so targeted that it led to a search for one specific, pink-bangled person in a country of 1.25 billion.

Timeline:

03:11  Introducing Lucy Holmes from 89.9 LightFM and 100% Kylie

16:12  Getting to Know You with Lucy

22:15  How you can get yourself a free audio book

23:09  The extreme generosity of Dick Smith, changing one family’s future

28:45  How you can change someone’s future with CBM

Getting to Know You

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

Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” Plato

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Family Walks

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Confrontation with a colleague

High:  Winning awards at work

Show Links:

Find out more about Lucy here:  http://www.lucyholmes.com/

Find out about the 100% Kylie show:  http://www.100percentkylie.com/

Finding one girl in India’s 1.25 Billion:  http://on.fb.me/1MFRIly

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

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

It can be a fine line between family and business when you work together and take the children with you wherever you go, but that’s exactly what today’s guest, Naarah Seagrott from Alabaster Box, along with her husband did.  Starting from a radio competition, they made big waves in the Christian music industry in Australia, before heading to the States to take on the music industry there.  Now, they’re back in the land Down Under with a new album, two children and an impacting message.
Also, Forbes have brought out their list of the top earners through Youtube and amongst it, we highlight the story of Lindsey Stirling, whose tenacity has a life lesson for all of us.

www.lukeandsusie.com

John Bevere or Jack Hayford, but always come back to the Bible for life

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter"

Camping

Low:  Lost new phone
High:  Family holiday with the kids

See Lindsey Stirling in action:  https://www.youtube.com/user/lindseystomp

Learn more about Naarah and Alabaster Box:  http://alabasterbox.com/#shows-home

See Lindsey Stirling in action:  https://www.youtube.com/user/lindseystomp

If you've been wanting to get a book, but don't want to spend money, here's an opportunity to get a book for free and have someone read it to you!  The ultimate in holidaying.  Grab a free audio book at audibletrial.com/lukeandsusie or click the button below:

What can you do with $32.  Well, there's takeaway for the family, perhaps a trip to the movies, some new clothes or a top up of petrol for the car.  Or, you can use it to make a difference that will last someone else a lifetime as you give them the gift of sight.  Millions are living with needless blindness due to cateracts and CBM is making a difference through a simple 12 minute operation.  Join Luke and Susie as they make a lifelong difference to the world's most vulnerable.

It can be a fine line between family and business when you work together and take the children with you wherever you go, but that’s exactly what today’s guest, Naarah Seagrott from Alabaster Box, along with her husband did.  Starting from a radio competition, they made big waves in the Christian music industry in Australia, before heading to the States to take on the music industry there.  Now, they’re back in the land Down Under with a new album, two children and an impacting message.
Also, Forbes have brought out their list of the top earners through Youtube and amongst it, we highlight the story of Lindsey Stirling, whose tenacity has a life lesson for all of us.

www.lukeandsusie.com

John Bevere or Jack Hayford, but always come back to the Bible for life

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter"

Camping

Low:  Lost new phone
High:  Family holiday with the kids

See Lindsey Stirling in action:  https://www.youtube.com/user/lindseystomp

Learn more about Naarah and Alabaster Box:  http://alabasterbox.com/#shows-home

See Lindsey Stirling in action:  https://www.youtube.com/user/lindseystomp

If you've been wanting to get a book, but don't want to spend money, here's an opportunity to get a book for free and have someone read it to you!  The ultimate in holidaying.  Grab a free audio book at audibletrial.com/lukeandsusie or click the button below:

What can you do with $32.  Well, there's takeaway for the family, perhaps a trip to the movies, some new clothes or a top up of petrol for the car.  Or, you can use it to make a difference that will last someone else a lifetime as you give them the gift of sight.  Millions are living with needless blindness due to cateracts and CBM is making a difference through a simple 12 minute operation.  Join Luke and Susie as they make a lifelong difference to the world's most vulnerable.

How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time, or at least that’s what advice our guest today would give if her advice were to eat an elephant.  Which, it isn’t. Doctor and author, Dr Cris, is our guest today.  She’s not afraid to get personal as she shares of times she’s needed to take her own advice.  From the smile on her face, you wouldn’t suspect the trauma of her past, but her vulnerability and honesty in sharing all the lows and highs of her life give her a rare authenticity.  Author of “52 Healthy Habits”, Dr Cris also brings a doozy to today’s “Getting to Know You”. 

Michael Fawsitt, from Life Education Queesland, also joins us today as we delve into the effectiveness of the “Stoner Sloth” campaign designed by the New South Wales Government to address drug use.  Does a campaign like this create change or does the method defeat its own purpose?

Episode Timeline

02:36  Introducing Dr Cris

22:05  Getting to Know You

25:45  Highs and Lows

29:40  Get yourself a free audio book, just in time for Christmas!

30:42  Michael Fawsitt from Life Education talks about the Stoner Sloth campaign

42:47  Make a difference to the world’s most vulnerable through CBM

Getting to Know You

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

The Power of Positive Thinking

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“The essence of genius is to know what to overlook”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Going to the beach

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:  Being misinterpreted by a patient

High:  Some surprising family news

Show Links:

Learn more about Dr Cris:  http://drcris.com.au/

See the Stoner Sloth campaign:  http://www.stonersloth.com.au/

Get a copy of your free audio book here:  http://www.audibletrial.com/lukeandsusie

Support the work of CBM:  https://goo.gl/yzWouG

He's intelligent, witty and talented, our guest today is Sheridan Voysey, author of "The Resurrection Year" and "Resilient".  Having established a career for himself with the popular "Open House" radio program across Sydney and Melbourne, Sheridan was all set, but the challenges of his personal life led to the decision to have a "Resurrection Year".  It led to a journey of rediscovering purpose and significance, which then led to the book "The Resurrection Year", which is Susie's most recommended book.  His new book, "Resilient", came from another life challenge he gave himself.  Today's interview is fun, challenging and inspiring.

www.lukeandsusie.com

He's intelligent, witty and talented, our guest today is Sheridan Voysey, author of "The Resurrection Year" and "Resilient".  Having established a career for himself with the popular "Open House" radio program across Sydney and Melbourne, Sheridan was all set, but the challenges of his personal life led to the decision to have a "Resurrection Year".  It led to a journey of rediscovering purpose and significance, which then led to the book "The Resurrection Year", which is Susie's most recommended book.  His new book, "Resilient", came from another life challenge he gave himself.  Today's interview is fun, challenging and inspiring.

www.lukeandsusie.com

How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time, or at least that’s what advice our guest today would give if her advice were to eat an elephant.  Which, it isn’t. Doctor and author, Dr Cris, is our guest today.  She’s not afraid to get personal as she shares of times she’s needed to take her own advice.  From the smile on her face, you wouldn’t suspect the trauma of her past, but her vulnerability and honesty in sharing all the lows and highs of her life give her a rare authenticity.  Author of “52 Healthy Habits”, Dr Cris also brings a doozy to today’s “Getting to Know You”. 

Michael Fawsitt, from Life Education Queesland, also joins us today as we delve into the effectiveness of the “Stoner Sloth” campaign designed by the New South Wales Government to address drug use.  Does a campaign like this create change or does the method defeat its own purpose?

Episode Timeline

02:36  Introducing Dr Cris

22:05  Getting to Know You

25:45  Highs and Lows

29:40  Get yourself a free audio book, just in time for Christmas!

30:42  Michael Fawsitt from Life Education talks about the Stoner Sloth campaign

42:47  Make a difference to the world’s most vulnerable through CBM

Getting to Know You

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

The Power of Positive Thinking

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“The essence of genius is to know what to overlook”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Going to the beach

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:  Being misinterpreted by a patient

High:  Some surprising family news

Show Links:

Learn more about Dr Cris:  http://drcris.com.au/

See the Stoner Sloth campaign:  http://www.stonersloth.com.au/

Get a copy of your free audio book here:  http://www.audibletrial.com/lukeandsusie

Support the work of CBM:  https://goo.gl/yzWouG

Annette Spurr is a wife, a mum, a business woman, an author and the founder of mumdaily.com.au.  Having struggled to fall pregnant, Annette has turned a painful life experience into a launching pad, making the most of a situation the she had no control over.  With wisdom, grace, humor and authenticity, Annette has created a space for mums to discover that they're ok and that normal only exists when we don't know someone well.  

http://www.lukeandsusie.com

Meanwhile, Susie finds her soapbox, getting a bit dramatic about an issue that's caught her attention online.

One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp

"Imagine if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today"

All the good things happen around the family dinner table

Low:  Eldest son is growing up too fast!
High:  Kindergarten graduation

Find out more Annette's work here:  www.mumdaily.com.au