If your life is an 11-inch ruler, how many of those inches are left? Today Harps and I are talking about the time we have left between right now and the moment our now is over for good. When we take a moment to reflect on this it offers some perspective on how we might optimise the time we have left... Is our health span a priority and can we maximise our later years so we can feel and function as well as possible for as long as possible? We can't change the reality around chronological ageing, but we can influence our biological ageing with plenty of lifestyle choices and behaviours. 

 

CRAIG HARPER

Website: craigharper.net

TIFFANEE COOK

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In a number of ways, Sage Monkman and I are like two peas in a pod. We're "meso" girls, in PH360 epigenetic terms, which means we share a cluster of similarities in our physical and behavioral traits. We've each experienced our own versions of trauma throughout life, aligning us even more. And we're both diagnosed with ADHD, which sparked this very conversation today. It stemmed from some recent banter between us as we aired our frustrations, leaned on each other for support and understanding, and shared some tips for tackling why the simple often appears so complex for gals like us.

In true ADHD fashion, we didn't stay on track with this topic. But we did explore our ideas around self-management, labels, medication, mindset, and a hearty dollop of woo-woo—because who doesn't love a bit of that?

So if you're up for a casual earwig, this episode might just be your jam!

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

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TIFFANEE COOK

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In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Fiona Sanford, CEO of The Flourish Journey, an organisation dedicated to empowering teenage girls across Victoria. 

We dive deep into Fiona's journey from a competitive gymnast to a leader in mental health education, discussing the transformative power of sport and the critical importance of mental health awareness. Fiona and I explore some of her challenges around identity post-gymnastics and the profound impact that mentorship and community support can have on young athletes.

Fiona also shares touching stories from her workshops, illustrating how Flourish is making a real difference in the lives of young girls by providing them with the tools and confidence to navigate relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience.

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au

FIONA SANFORD

Website: theflourishjourney.org

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

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Unbeknownst to me upon diving into this chat, I was about to get drawn into an accountability buddy situation with Jem myself. As a result, we're embarking on the science-backed Pennebaker Method of Journaling as both of us had previously learned about via Andrew Huberman. I'm pretty excited actually, can't wait to share the experience with you in a later chat. 

We also talked about cultivating optimism, setting boundaries, going off the grid and exploring connections and collaborations in respect to running a solopreneur style business. Plenty for everyone, dare I say!

 

JEM FULLER

Website: jemfuller.com

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

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Prince Charming, huh? What a story we have been told and sold all this time. He'll come along and pick us out from the crowd. He'll sweep us off our feet and together we'll fall in love. He'll kneel before us with the biggest diamond you ever did see, and we'll say YES and have babies and all live happily ever after. Right?

In MOST cases, hell no!

Alisha Burns shares her own (IMHO turbulent) quest for this perfect fairytale ending, in which (like too many of us) she turned a blind eye and kept those rose-coloured glasses firmly in place. However, when that fairytale came crumbling down in a spectacular fashion (seriously, just wait until you hear the story), Alisha came to the realisation that we do not in fact need that 'Prince Charming' at all to create her perfect family and live her happily ever after. 

And so today, solo mum Alisha heads up the Solo Mum Society and lives her best life with her precious daughter and stories of their 'donut' daddy (that's a donor daddy, as they'll one day be able to laugh together about).

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au

ALISHA BURNS

Website: solomumsociety.com

TIFFANEE COOK

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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

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Do you ever meet someone and immediately feel your energy soaring just from their presence and outlook? Tune into this chat, and you'll experience exactly that as you listen to Don Elgin. He's an Australian Paralympian, speaker, and author, and I absolutely adored soaking up his enthusiasm and insights.

Born missing 'a little bit of leg,' Don didn't let that slow him down. He grabbed the ball in his life and ran with it, facing challenges with pure passion and positivity!

What more can I say other than, you're going to love him!

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au

DON ELGIN

Website: donelgin.com.au

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

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Ah, life. The only time we won't experience stress is when we're done and dusted. Stress is part of the contract, and it's actually a healthy and beneficial response to our environment. But since we were 'put together,' we humans and our environment have evolved (and continue to do so). Now, we are constantly switched on, plugged in, chasing lions (these days, that's called having a job or business) and running from bears (metaphorically, mostly). So, how do we manage it and ourselves?

As entrepreneurs, how do we lead (ourself) and be led (by ourself)? Why do we have the answers but not follow them? Why do I (and maybe you) continue to white-knuckle it and do things I'd never advise a client, employee, or friend to do to the point of smashing into that inevitable wall?

I throw all these existential questions to our friend Bobby C today, and we have a little conversational workshop around it!

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au

BOBBY CAPPUCCIO

Website: theselfhelpantidote.com

TIFFANEE COOK

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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

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Sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace sure seem like potentially murky topics to have a banter about on the show. Yet when I settled into this chat with Skye Charry, it became crystal clear that actually, it doesn't have to be at all. This, as you'll hear me note throughout the chat, proved to be every bit as enjoyable and lighthearted as it was informative and beneficial. Informative and beneficial whether you're an organisation or leader of an organisation, or you're an employee or team member. 

Given the subjective nature of harassment, and that everyone's individual experience of what is and isn't appropriate in the workplace, I had assumed (and rightly so) that it must surely be impossible to construct laws and rules to regulate behaviour and ensure that everyone experiences safety. Skye covers so much insightful territory here, helping us understand different perspectives to consider and how to navigate difficult conversations - both formal and informal - to allow us to speak up and speak out when we feel that a situation might need to be addressed. 

I actually really enjoyed having this chat, it was a pleasant surprise. I hope you enjoy it too!

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au

SKYE CHARRY

Website: sacconsulting.com.au/about/

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Twitter: https://x.com/sacconsultingau

TIFFANEE COOK

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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

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Well, 'Trouble' sure showed them! Today's guest sure fits this show like a glove (a boxing glove, of course). Marissa Williamson Pohlman knows how to roll with the punches both in the boxing ring, and in life. 

Their story is one of hardship and challenge from an early age. As a ward of the state, Marissa bounced between 16 foster placements over 5 years from the age of 13. And at 18 amidst the beginning of the pandemic when no longer eligible for care as a minor, homeless. 

Despite being told 'this girl is trouble', Kel Bryant took her into his boxing club and here we are in 2024 as she becomes the first Indigenous Australian female boxer to fight at this Olympic Games. 

She's got grit, resilience, sass and strength, and it was a pleasure hearing Marissa talk real and raw about her relationship with life, boxing, mental toughness, the importance of community support, and how to stay focused and motivated in the face of adversity. 

MARISSA WILLIAMSON POHLMAN

Website: gofundme.com/f/marissas-road-to-the-paris-olympics

TIFFANEE COOK

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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

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Come take a seat as Harps and I have a rather real chitty chat about how us humans navigate our bodies, minds, emotions, and all the data and feedback that comes our way. Between listening to our bodies, listening to the experts, paying attention to our own biofeedback and managing all the spinning plates that play into our physical, mental and emotional health & wellbeing it can be quite the project to manage. In this particular chat we are sharing a number of our own personal experiences, sabotages and solutions along the way. 

 

CRAIG HARPER

Website: craigharper.net

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/

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