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It has been 16 years since he was thrusted into the spotlight as the very first runner up of 2003 Australian Idol. His hit 'What about me" went to #1 and became the highest-selling single in Australia for 2004. He has released five top ten albums, including two number-one multi-platinum sellers.

Since then he and wife Rochelle welcomed their fourth child, he's been on TV, been on a national tour and endured major spinal surgery in August 2019. We'll chat about growing up, his experience on idol and how his life has changed and is continuing to change since.

He is an absolute larrikin, one of Australia's best!

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Christine Bryden was a science advisor to the prime minister and single mother of three daughters. At just 46, she was diagnosed with younger-onset dementia. Doctors told her to get her affairs in order as she would soon be incapable of doing so. Twenty years later she is still thriving and continuing to rewire her brain even as it loses its function!

In this podcast Christine will share some insight that will help people understand what it's like to have dementia, a condition affecting tens of millions of people worldwide.

She will share some experiences she has faced, from what it's like to start grasping for words that used to come so easily, to suddenly realising you don't remember how to drive anymore. 

Her story is inspiring and she has made it her mission to hold out a beacon of hope to all those being diagnosed, and those who care about them.

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This weeks podcast we are speaking with Bianca 'Bam Bam' Elmir. 

She is  an Australian Champion boxer, winning the Oceania Championships in 2010 and the Australia Flyweight Championships. 
She also won the best women's boxer trophy at the Bee Gee International Boxing Tournament in Finland and is on track to becoming a World Champion later this year!

We chat about what life was like for her growing up, how she was kidnapped by her Mother when she was young  in Lebanon and taken to Australia. She will also share some insight into her Islamic Faith and thoughts around the headscarf (the hijab) and what it means to be beautiful.

Bianca is currently studying a Masters in Globalisation whilst smashing down barriers. She is a serious demonstration of pure grit, very focused and a born fighter. 

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This weeks podcast we are speaking with Bianca 'Bam Bam' Elmir. 

She is  an Australian Champion boxer, winning the Oceania Championships in 2010 and the Australia Flyweight Championships. 
She also won the best women's boxer trophy at the Bee Gee International Boxing Tournament in Finland and is on track to becoming a World Champion later this year!

We chat about what life was like for her growing up, how she was kidnapped by her Mother when she was young  in Lebanon and taken to Australia. She will also share some insight into her Islamic Faith and thoughts around the headscarf (the hijab) and what it means to be beautiful.

Bianca is currently studying a Masters in Globalisation whilst smashing down barriers. She is a serious demonstration of pure grit, very focused and a born fighter. 

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You may have seen Jimmy on stage in Pantomimes or even showing off his dance moves  last years Dancing with the Stars on Channel 10. 
I had him tipped as the winner, but sadly he had to leave the show due to an emergency with one of his new born twins. 

We'll chat to him about how he got into performing, he will share what it's like behind the scenes of Giggle and Hoot and find out how many views he get gets on Tik Tok and Facebook with his latest funny videos!
We'll also get a little deeper as Jimmy shares his journey to becoming a Dad and when he had to quit while his eight-week-old son Mack was fighting for his life in hospital. Dancing with the Stars

You'll laugh and cry all in one episode, hope you enjoy it!

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Dr Zoeller was instrumental in setting up Australia’s medical response to Covid.  We'll chat to him about the measures put in place and how well Australia is dealing with the covid 19 pandemic as well as his thoughts on the possibility of another outbreak.  

When he's not working you'll find him out in the surf at Freshwater, 'Freshie' on the Northern Beaches in Sydney. He loves to grow sweet peas and will take over the dance floor if he hears, Rhianna's Umbrella! As with all our guests, Matt has shown Pure Grit and perseverance to get to where he is today. Matt is allot of fun and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

Time stamps

0:35: Introduction

2:30: Working as an intensive care specialist and leading the teams to prepare for Covid 19.

4:00 - Weeks of planning ahead, fear in the hospital, people concerned about what would be ahead.

5:00 - Looking back on where we are today, was Covid what was predicted in intensive care?

6:00 - Did you see many Covid 19 cases in your hospital?

6:40 - Do you think we might experience a second wave?

7:20- On My Mirror, his new online platform for mental health

8:20 - Where did the idea to come up with a new platform come from and what’s it for?

9:20 - What have you noticed across the board?

10:00 - Can anyone access it?

10:45 - Finance schemes they provide and mental health care plans

12:10 - Caring from your mental health and dealing with the Covid changes.

13:00 - Did you always want to be a Dr?

14:20 - About PTSD

16:20 - On Surfing and how it's been a huge part of his life.

18:50 - Growing up and having a strong interest in sports

19:45- Where does drive come from for you?

21:36 - Growing up and high school years

22:15 - If someone is listening and wants to be a Dr but doesn’t get high enough grades, what other avenues are there?

22:55 - University years

25:26 - His current work schedule.

26:00 - How did he meet his wife? (Who’s also an intensive care nurse)

27:30 - Do you worry coming home to your wife working with Covid 19?

29:40 - How can people sign up with My Mirror for mental health and is it easy to use?

32:35 - Where do you find your psychologists who work on My Mirror?

33:00 - How the system works

34:00 - How he can make a difference.

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