Lisa from Connect Social is back in the van! And yep, the chaos kicks in immediately. Last time we had her on, the power cut out mid-chat — so this time we crossed our fingers and jumped straight back into the deep end. ADHD meds, weird habits, relationships, love, friendship events… and a whole heap of laughs.

We cover:

• My own ADHD diagnosis & the do-it/don’t-do-it voices in my head
• Lisa’s take on adult friendships, traffic light parties & weird wristband codes
• Why Connect Social isn’t just for singles anymore
• The challenge (and joy) of creating real spaces for connection
• Wild theories about birds, Red Bulls, and scabs (yep, you read that right)

And somewhere in there, we almost talked about her business.

Massive thanks to Lisa for jumping back in. We’ll see if she lets me come crash her bowling night for Ep175…

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So… this is different. I’ve got Covid! First time, five years late, and now I’m banished to the downstairs level like a proper plague rat (my son’s words, not mine). No guests allowed, so you’re stuck with me — but there’s plenty going on!

•My overdue Covid debut and some very amusing isolation moments

•An update on starting ADHD meds

•Some very cool behind-the-scenes on the Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co partnership

•The beauty of Memory Lane sessions, especially after editing one for Julie’s 30th anniversary

•A hilarious post-episode van chat with Julie about gyms, weddings, and getting a ferret up your clacker (yep, it’s in there)

Thanks for sticking with me while I get better. Normal recording resumes as soon as I can be trusted around people again. Meanwhile, enjoy this weird and wonderful little time capsule.

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Funnel webs and a very suspicious “dog toy” – pest control has never been this entertaining.

When you bring in the professionals to deal with spiders, fleas and cockroaches, you also get wild stories about haunted toilets, charging devices best left unnamed, and a book left out for a bathroom funnel web.

If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 24.

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I thought I was going to chat with Donna about her art therapy work with kids. But from the moment we jumped on the phone, I realised there was a lot more to this story.

It has a lot to do with her kids. Her son is literally a rocket scientist, one daughter is the mutli-ARIA-nominated musician Jack River, and the other daughter, Shannon, is the reason Donna now runs one of the most impactful art programs I’ve ever heard of. We barely scratch the surface here, but the insight, strength, and soul she brings is something I’ll never forget.

This one is a crazy-beautiful mix of space, music, grief, healing, and hope. Thank you Donna ❤️

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What started as a $20 trip to the markets turned into a full-blown backyard reno! Now the family’s got a funny farm, a dog-duck friendship, and a rogue budgie named George.

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Need a good laugh? We kick off this episode in a jungle of fake plants and fly straight into ADHD meds, denim cowboy boots, and a hotel toaster inferno. It’s the chaotic catch-up we all needed!

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Meet Ted. An 87-year-old bloke that jumps in his truck every day to scrub graffiti off walls for free!

In this funny, heartfelt, and completely one-of-a-kind chat, Ted climbs into the Podvan to share how a heart attack, a pushbike, and a stubborn sense of justice led to a decades-long mission to keep the MidCoast clean.

He opens up about:

• Why he’s never accepted a cent for his work

• How local kids and community service programs are part of the solution

• The secret to getting graffiti off anything (and what not to do)

• How he turned a rundown footy field into a dog park with two ride-ons and a garden

This one’s packed with heart, humour, and genuine Aussie spirit. Ted doesn’t want fame — just a cleaner town.

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Rabs and Julie go full chaos mode trying to break the space-time continuum.

Rabbit’s van plans spark a mind-bending debate about past, present and future – with a detour into failed business ideas and a 5kg Fruit Choc gift gone very wrong. Time is meaningless, but the laughs are real!

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What’s it really like living with autism in a world that often doesn’t understand? Meet 17 year old Rachel.

In this honest and at times funny chat, Rachel sits down in the Podvan to talk through her experiences as an autistic teenager navigating high school, job hunting, social cues, selective mutism, masking, and more.

She opens up about:

•What autism actually feels like from the inside

•The truth about “stimming,” meltdowns, and panic attacks

•Dealing with bullying, judgement, and misconceptions

•How NDIS support and community spaces have made a difference

•Why she gave a speech to her entire school and is doing it again

This one’s an important listen – not just for people with autism, but for anyone wanting to better understand and support those who think and feel differently.

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Phil hit rock bottom during lockdown — struggling with addiction, isolation, and the pain of losing access to his children. In this Quick Fix, he shares how he turned that darkness into something powerful: Walk It Off, a weekly walking group for blokes to connect, talk, and take the first step toward better mental health. It’s raw, real, and full of hope.

This Quick Fix comes from Episode 14 of the Podvan Podcast. If you enjoyed this snippet, check out the full chat in Episode 14!

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