Roll With The Punches

As a fellow whacked-in-the-head-a-bit enthusiast and boxer, it's often metaphorically and literally on my mind when it comes to thinking about the impact of the impact to my noggin. By a stroke of sheer luck, I happen to have one of the world's BEST in my corner when it comes to treating and moving the needle on concussion management research, and he's joining me to talk about just that in today's episode. 

I cannot sing the praises of Brett Jarosz loud enough having worked with him personally and nudging my clients in his direction over the years. He is a Sports & Exercise Chiropractor and Functional Neuro-Orthopedic Rehabilitation practitioner (whatever that means), and in Tiff language - he is a f*cking magician when it comes to the body and the brain. 

If you're into sport or have suffered a head knock in any case, this is definitely an episode for you. 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

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BRETT JAROSZ

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TIFFANEE COOK

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Looks like I'm not up for a boob job any time soon, nor is Harps for a nose job... But we do have a light-hearted banter around the impact of one's appearance (be it fake cans, loud haircuts, or simply funky clothes). Wrapping up on that topic we move on to a chat about how we've seemingly fallen into accidental careers, and what lessons and skills we've perhaps developed in the process.

CRAIG HARPER

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TIFFANEE COOK

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Rosie Skene has transformed yoga into a powerful tool for combating PTSD. For those unfamiliar with somatic and body work, it might sound too simple, but sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective.

As a retired NSW Police Officer with 12 years of service and married to an ADF Soldier, Rosie has a profound understanding of the unique stressors and emotional challenges faced by first responders and veterans. After her own medical retirement in 2019, Rosie embarked on a healing journey through breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness, transitioning from Post Traumatic Stress to Post Traumatic Growth without relying on prescription medications.

This enlightening conversation delves into the realities of working in high-stress fields and explores how we can better equip ourselves to maintain physical and mental well-being throughout the journey.

Namaste!

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

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ROSIE SKENE

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TIFFANEE COOK

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He's all heart alright! Simon Keith had his first heart transplant in 1986 at age 21, and from there was the first athlete in the world to play a professional sport post-heart transplant. 38 years, another heart transplant, and a kidney transplant, Simon has smashed down the barriers of expectations and excuses. He's fearless grab-life-by-the-balls attitude has earned him a stack of accolades and awards along the way, but his biggest and most passionate venture being the Simon Keith Foundation which has raised 10 million bucks over the last decade, supporting families of child donor recipients. 

Stick your earbuds in to lean into Simon's relentless drive, and his powerful message on living authentically and facing fears head-on. 

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

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SIMON KEITH

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TIFFANEE COOK

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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

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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

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TIFFANEE COOK

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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

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ALISHA BURNS

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TIFFANEE COOK

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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

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