The Loop with Lucy

Truth and honesty are foundational tenets of most school and workplace mission statements, but I would ask, how can we consider what the truth is if we don't first know how to be honest with ourselves or others? Gabrielle Caplice, Annette Baker and Lucy Dahill unravel why we may not want to be honest but why it is a matter of future health and wellbeing.

Take two young men, just starting out their career but already successful, one idea and passion for 'being part of the change in this world' and then add an awesome Head of Operations and bingo you have socially conscious ethical business Humanitix, an organisation making waves in the online ticketing world. Google have just made them one of the 4 organisations to receive $1 million towards their project! That is one solid stamp of confidence for Humanitix, their board and the team of investors who have supported them to date.

How much do we underestimate the heart? Is it just part of our function or can it and does it offer so much more that can support us as we live our lives? Phil Shirvington has worked with a dynamic group of teachers to bring the heart, stillness and questioning into practice through Wisdom, Life Faith Studies and shares some foundational understanding as well as top tips for practice.

How much does shame influence the decisions we make and the behaviours we have taken as our normal? Jean Gamble talks us through shame and regret and teases out the different types of shame - toxic, functional and vicarious shame. What if there is a way to re-frame our thinking? Get snug as a bug in a rug and perhaps a pen and paper - you may want to take notes!

The show today is an up close and personal with study – the stress, the anxiety, the need – and perhaps most importantly the why. Do we have a reason for doing our study, is it ours and therefore has a purpose? If so, can we support ourselves to ensure we keep the study in balance with our other commitments in life thereby keeping perspective. Join Lucy as she shares some of the things she learnt the hard way!

What is it like being a Board Member in diverse industries? Is there a challenge with gender diversity and is there a big difference between for profit and not-for-profit boards? These are just a few of the questions covered in this interview with Teresa Dyson, an experienced Board Director, as she walks us through her life and decision making process inspiring others to hone the personal and professional skills to contribute in life.

Mandy Newman and Lydia Hamilton have put their hat firmly in the ring to raise the standard and quality of writing in our world. Listen to their focus of building confidence in children’s skills to value their voices and the magic that is just waiting to be expressed in written form.

Hold onto your hats because this is a corker! How much does fear influence our upbringing and the foundations of our decision making and relationships? We come to the conclusion...alot! What is so supportive about this program is how we can so easily support each other to recognise how this fear of standing out, of speaking up, of having a go, can rob us all of our valuable contribution to life and lead to anxiety and loneliness.

Do we consider the high stress jobs our fathers do? Perhaps we could consider farming as one of those high pressure jobs. This show introduces us to Chris Iffland who shares first hand what life is like as a 5th generation farmer. Also hear Neil McWhannell talk about the Rotary Club initiative to support the farmers, Hugh Burne our second farmer tell us about some of the infrastructure he has put in place that is supporting both his farm and his neighbours premises. Lastly United Tradies Chris Saville will be sharing his new project and helping our farmer Chris on the farm!

If the way we live contributes to our health, then that puts us firmly in the drivers seat to be able to contribute to our medicine as well. Eunice Minford shares with Lucy Dahill what an empowering marriage Esoteric and Conventional Medicine make and how it considers the doctor and the patient's health and wellbeing.