In this episode we speak to Tara from The Tara Clinic, a registered Psychologist who works in Addiction counselling. Tara shares her experiences with dealing with alcoholism and addiction. We discuss what exactly addiction is, who is more susceptible to addiction and what are the signs of alcohol addiction. Tara shares some amazing insight into alcoholism and offers advice to those who are suffering from it.

The Tara Clinic

https://www.thetaraclinic.com

https://www.instagram.com/thetaraclinic/

SMART Recovery - free community based program

https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au

Alcoholics Anonymous 

https://aa.org.au

Narcotics Annonymous

https://www.na.org.au/multi/

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) - Free 24/7 phone line that provides crisis support, information and referral options. If you are in another state then a quick google search of Alcohol Drug Information Service *your state* should bring up the information

https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/adis.aspx

Suicide Call Back Service

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

In this podcast Renee Sahyoun (nee Armstrong) talks candidly about her history in health and fitness industry. From her experience as a dancer developing a eating disorder to turning to fitness as a IFBB bikini competitor to discovering strength training and opening up her own gym called Squad Gym. She shares her opinions of the fitness industry, her philosophy of health and fitness and gives advice to anyone new to the industry.

Renee instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee_squadgym_co/

Squad Gym: http://www.squadgym.com.au

In this episode Cat interviews Darren Fitzharris, a personal trainer that specialises in training people with Intellectual Disabilities. Darren has many years experience working closely with kids and adults who have Intellectual or Behavioural Disabilities. He uses fitness to improve concentration, behaviour, ability to follow instructions, decrease challenging behaviours, improve co-ordination and much more. In this podcast Darren talks about his experiences, his challenges and a course he has designed to assist trainers in helping people with disabilities.