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Hastings U3A Podcast – Episode #19: Tee Time with George

What starts as a game of golf often becomes something more.

In this episode of the Hastings U3A Podcast, we head out onto the fairways with George, the passionate leader behind Hastings U3A’s golf group. Set against the scenic backdrop of Cerberus Golf Club, George shares how weekly tee times have grown into a space for connection, laughter, fresh air, and friendship.

This isn’t just about lowering your handicap. It’s about showing up, enjoying the outdoors, and finding community one swing at a time. Whether you’ve played for decades or never picked up a club, George reminds us that everyone is welcome on the course.

Pull up a chair, or a golf cart, and enjoy the conversation.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah | Episode #80

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the show where real stories spark real change.

In this episode, host Hannah Swinnerton is joined by Shania Anthony, a Miss Galaxy Australia National Finalist for 2026, proudly representing Frankston. Shania is a passionate advocate for youth mental health and is currently fundraising for batyr, a charity dedicated to breaking stigma and encouraging honest conversations around mental health.

As a new mum and proud local, Shania shares her journey of resilience, purpose, and finding her voice. This conversation explores mental health, identity beyond titles, community impact, and what it really means to use your platform for good.

This episode is raw, honest, and deeply human. A reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, you are not alone.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:

The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #79

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the podcast where real stories spark real change.

In this deeply meaningful episode, Hannah is joined by Annie, a mum whose journey through endometriosis, a high-risk pregnancy, and the premature arrival of her baby at just 27 weeks reshaped everything she thought she knew about her body, her health, and herself.

Through lived experience, faith, and a gentle whole-body approach to healing, Annie learned how to support her body through different seasons of motherhood and recovery, not by fighting it, but by listening to it.

This conversation explores resilience, mental wellbeing, holistic healing, and what it really means to trust your body again after it’s been through trauma. Annie shares openly about fear, faith, softness, strength, and learning to meet yourself with compassion instead of pressure.

This is a gentle, honest, and powerful conversation for anyone navigating illness, motherhood, recovery, or a season of deep change.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:

The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

Your story matters here 💛

In this episode of the U3A Hastings Show, host Jan, joined by co-host Julie, welcomes Duncan, the energetic and much-loved leader of the U3A Scrabble Group.

From childhood Christmas presents to triple-word triumphs, Duncan shares how his lifelong love of words turned into a welcoming weekly Scrabble group built on laughter, learning, and plenty of tea, coffee, and cake.

Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or someone who’s never played before, this conversation explores how Scrabble goes far beyond the board. It builds friendships, keeps minds active, and creates space for connection, curiosity, and good humour.

If you’ve ever argued over whether a two-letter word is real, or wondered if Scrabble might be for you, this episode is a delight from start to finish.

In this episode of The Joe Show on Radio Western Port, Joe shares a local roundup that’s got people talking. From the government’s new “red dot” land-slip alerts across the Mornington Peninsula, to the growing frustration around road conditions and pothole damage, Joe breaks down what it all means for everyday locals.

He also touches on shark sightings, the ongoing nurses’ pay dispute, pressure on fire services, and why so many people are feeling fed up with politics on all sides. It’s not meant to alarm, just to inform, question, and keep people aware of what’s happening around them.

Brought to you by Atticus Health and Radio Western Port.

In this truly special episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah is joined by the incredible Laura Macdonald – storyteller, filmmaker, writer, and creative whose life journey has spanned New York, London, and more than a decade living deep in the Andes of Peru.

Laura shares her remarkable path through journalism, film development and production, documentaries, festivals, and books, including working on red carpets at the British Independent Film Awards and co-creating a book of Andean stories with local school children. We explore how being guided by a Q’ero family of wisdom keepers profoundly shaped her worldview, creativity, spirituality, and sense of purpose.

Now back in Australia, Laura is entering a powerful new chapter, working on a deeply personal documentary about her father titled The Disruptor, developing a feature film, and preparing to launch her own podcast in 2026.

This conversation is gentle, deep, and inspiring. We talk about creativity, culture, mental health, grounding, curiosity, and what it really means to live a life guided by heart.

If you’re craving meaning, connection, and a reminder that your story matters, this episode is for you.

🎧 Sit back, be inspired, and remember:

The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

In this episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah is joined by Tanya Thomas from the Kananook Krocs Basketball Club 🐊💚🖤

The Kananook Krocs are a brand-new, community-driven, not-for-profit basketball club built on inclusion, belonging, and grassroots sport. In their very first season, they’ve already launched 10 teams and are creating something far bigger than basketball.

Together, Hannah and Tanya talk about:

How the Kananook Krocs began and why the community needed them

Building safe, welcoming spaces for kids and families

Mental health, confidence, and the power of belonging in sport

Youth voice, inclusion, and supporting young people on and off the court

This is a powerful conversation about what community sport can look like when it’s driven by heart, purpose, and values.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:

The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

🎙️ Inspired to Soar with Hannah – where real stories spark real change.

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In this episode of the Hastings U3A Podcast, hosts Julie and Jan are joined by Gillian, the tutor behind the much-loved Books to Remember group.

Together, they explore the joy of rediscovering classic literature, the power of shared reading, and how meaningful conversations can bring books to life long after the final page is turned.

From favourite stories to thoughtful reflections, this episode celebrates reading not as a solo pursuit, but as a way to connect, reflect, and keep our minds active and curious.

A warm and engaging conversation that reminds us why stories matter at every stage of life.

🎧 Recorded for Radio Western Port

📚 Hastings U3A

What happens when you live between two worlds, carry a story for decades, and finally decide to let it breathe?

In this deeply moving episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah is joined by author and barista Dan Stroede, whose journey spans Germany, Australia, literature, burnout, healing, and ultimately the courage to write his first novel.

Dan opens up about growing up in Germany, dreaming of becoming a journalist, navigating a challenging work environment that impacted his mental health, and how a one-year trip to Australia became a turning point for his life. We talk about café culture, human connection, and what years behind a coffee machine can teach you about kindness and community.

At the heart of this episode is Dan’s debut novel, an LGBTQIA+ coming-of-age story woven with magical realism. He shares the inspiration behind the story, the symbolism of the magical freckles, the pain and healing of writing something so personal, and the incredible impact the book is already having on readers around the world.

This is a conversation about identity, belonging, resilience, and the quiet power of telling your truth.

🎙️ A must-listen for anyone who has ever felt different, lost, or on the edge of becoming.

📖 Dan’s book is available here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1764221109