To Be Human

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CONNECT WITH JENNAH-LOUISE
Work With Me | https://www.jennahlouise.com.au
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CONNECT WITH DAVE
Website | https://davericho.com 

Dave is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and author of many books including the point of focus today, ‘How to be an adult in relationships’. 

What I personally love about this conversation is Dave’s clarity and reflection on how we can best show up in our relationships as a conscious adult in the present day, and not that in reaction to our past triggers and traumas. We explore his 5 A’s that are what encompass us to meet our own needs of love in a relationship, which is really a core focus of his teachings; to always come back to yourself and look within. Dave also shares, which is really quite fascinating, the idea that many of us were brought up on this mindset that suffering and enduring are what make us successful, and it is in this conversation that he shares a different and more life fulfilling approach. Enjoy! 

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CONNECT WITH KATE
Book: Beating Drug Addiction in Tehran | https://amzn.to/3cgwSUq

SUMMARY
On today’s podcast we have Kate Dolan. Kate is a Professor of Public Health at the University of New South Wales. She has carried out over 100 studies, has published over 270 publications.and has received over $39 million in research funding. She is the author of the recent book, ‘Beating Drug Addiction in Tehran’ which is focused on her journey of establishing the first methadone women’s clinic for female drug users in Iran.

What I personally love about this conversation is Kate’s proof of courage, tenacity and the fulfilment of opportunity. Kate is one inspirational woman who has clearly made and continues to make a significant impact in this world when it comes to public health. We discuss the mindset of commitment, the ability in seeing projects through despite large obstacles, she shares emotive stories of women from the clinic in Iran, and how her direct experiences challenged her assumption of Iran and its people that has now developed new insights. We also discuss Kate’s involvement in starting the first needle and syringe program in Australia, which was the third in the world. Kate is certainly a woman that is not afraid to dream big and achieve big goals.  

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CONNECT WITH DOMONIQUE
Website | https://domoniquebertolucci.com 

On todays’ podcast we have Domonique Bertolucci. Domonique is one of Australia’s most popular life coaches with over 25 years experience of working with large corporations, dynamic small businesses and everyday people teaching them how to get more happiness and more success. Domonique, known as a Happiness Expert, is the host of three Audible Original Podcasts and is the international bestselling author of eight books, including, ‘The Happiness Code’ and ‘The 7 Step Mindset Makeover’.

What I personally love about this conversation is Domonique’s generosity in sharing many of her life coaching teachings. From the importance in getting clear on your values to ensure you stay on a path of fulfilment, to practical steps in how to deal with our inner critic, to her process of how to experience happiness. She shares her Architecture of Change, of why we should focus on mindset over action, and Intention Method, of why most people fail to achieve their goals. She also goes deep on what self-sabotage is and how we can overcome it. There is a lot! Possibly an episode to listen to more than once, I suggest you stay focused, and if you even get one takeaway from this episode, I have no doubt it could be the start to your own personal transformation in experiencing a little more happiness in your life! 

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On today’s podcast is Elizabeth Zion. Elizabeth is an 18 year old speaker, poet and student who has served on the global youth advisory board for UNICEF and a curated Ted Talk on ‘The need for family reunification; to make families whole again’.

What I personally love about this conversation is Elizabeth’s beautiful spirit of compassion and empathy for those who are experiencing less fortunate circumstances. Elizabeth, born in Ireland to Nigerian parents, experienced homelessness at the age of 14 alongside the experience of not growing up with a father due to him not being granted access to calling Ireland home. From this experience Elizabeth believes that families being together should be a fundamental human right. This conversation unfortunately begins a little muffled but soon enough gives into flow. The conversation certainly becomes emotive and raw in the second half, where Elizabeth shares powerful statements to inspire contribution in us all. Elizabeth’s purpose is to help people experience undesirable situations in a better way, and it is without a doubt that gratitude and faith run through her veins as she shares: “Sometimes I don’t think I deserve the adversity I have experienced because of how big the blessings have been.” A little insight for us all to draw inspiration from. 

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CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethpzion

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Quote
00:58 Introduction
2:22 My beginnings will not dictate my end
07:53 Growing up without a father as a refugee
15:01 The importance of writing and poetry in this experience
20:40 Why bringing families together is a human right
28:09 Becoming homeless at the age of 14 
30:42 The experience of low self-esteem, low dignity & shame
36:47 Helping people to experience undesirable situations in a better way 
42:26 The vital lesson of gratitude
49:01 Using your crucible moments to help others
50:39 How to overcome adversity
57:17 What does it mean to you To Be Human?

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On today’s podcast we have Adrian Holmes. Adrian is a family therapist, clinical supervisor and trainer. Adrian has worked in the human services field for 15 years and is currently completing PhD research related to mental health and social policy. Adrian co-founded and manages the training and supervision organisation Tools For Hard Conversations and released his first book entitled ‘Tools For Hard Conversations in the Helping Professions’. 

What I personally love about this conversation is Adrian’s focus on the problem being the problem, not the person. In this day and age it is quite common for experts and professionals to meet people seeking support through the eyes of them being somewhat broken and needing to be fixed, rather with Adrian’s take on this is that in labelling someone with say anxiety or depression, particularly children, can have real long-term damaging effects. Adrian prefers to see the person as whole, to explore our experience rather than labelling them and to lead with a foundation that we are our own experts when it comes to self-healing and self-development. We also discuss the importance of having hard conversations and the beginning processes of what that may look like. 

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Work With Me | https://www.jennahlouise.com.au
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CONNECT WITH ADRIAN
Website | https://www.toolsforhardconversations.com

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Quote
00:37 Introduction
01:52 The most effective catalyst to change is through conversation
03:28 The importance of seeing a person as whole
06:48 Structuralism versus post-structuralism 
09:48 People are their own experts
12:34 Worker Positioning Quadrant
16:02 The problem is the problem, not the person
21:18 Explore your experience rather than label yourself
23:42 Owning your change process 
26:58 Meaning making & the concept of multiple realities 
30:05 The misidentification with what defines us
32:34 How to have hard conversations
37:19 Be in this together 
39:32 Be willing to have the hard conversation
41:11 What does it mean to you To Be Human?

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On today’s podcast we have the gorgeous Dr Joanna LaPrade. Joanna is a Jungian psychologist who has a Ph.D in Jungian and archetypal psychology, and is currently a practising psychotherapist. She is the author of the book, ‘Forged in Darkness: The Many Paths of Personal Transformation’. 

What I personally love about this conversation is Joanna’s depth; and it is no surprise as she specialises in depth psychology which she explains in this episode. I always love the expansiveness of conversations like this, where the themes and traits that we usually suppress actually become the main points of focus. Why I love this so much is because not only does it avail the opportunity for you to see yourself and accept yourself in all of who you are, the light and the so-called ‘darkness’ but it also touches on the fundamentals of getting to the core problem and not simply treating the symptom. Time and time again, especially in becoming a Mindset Coach, I see so often people keeping in the safety of the surface, rather than exploring the long-term healing components of depth. Certainly a topic we touch on in this episode as we explore the power of self-awareness over strategy, and how the commercialisation of self-help has become a burden to the underworld of our psychology that is at the forefront of our current behaviour and what we just may like to change.

CONNECT WITH JENNAH-LOUISE
Work With Me | https://www.jennahlouise.com.au
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To Be Human Booklist | https://amzn.to/3KCdRaX

CONNECT WITH DR LAPRADE
Website | https://aionpsychotherapy.com

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Quote
00:56 Introduction
02:26 What is depth psychology? 
07:29 Focusing on the symptom instead of the core problem
10:42 The burden of positivity 
14:20 What is the underworld? 
16:36 What is the shadow & how does it show up in our life?
21:41 Carl Jung’s Individuation Process 
25:00 Self-awareness is more important than a strategy 
27:27 The commercialisation of self-help
29:23 The difference between your pain & your suffering
31:52 People fear self-focus; self-love & self-nurturance
33:28 The traumatic injury of a brother, the birth of her book
39:00 The opening up to the underworld
43:43 What does it mean to you To Be Human?

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CONNECT WITH STEVE
Website | https://www.stevehillmbe.com
Book: What’s Next Sir? | https://amzn.to/3PXUKuG

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Quote
00:50 Introduction
02:10 Chase dreams & push your boundaries
04:02 Emotions high on top of Mount Kilimanjaro
06:14 Make a plan & overcome the uncertainty of setbacks
13:16 The Amazon Jungle Ultramarathon
14:41 Self-talk & the Arctic Ice Ultramarathon
18:08 The exhilarating mindset
21:05 The building of character
25:24 Happiness is a choice
28:11 Influencing children to get excited for the future
33:01 What’s Next Sir?
36:31 What does it mean to you To Be Human?

SUMMARY
On today’s podcast we have the phenomenal Steve Hill. Steve is a Deputy Head Teacher who has taken it upon himself to inspire his children through many adventures including trekking 200 miles through the Sahara desert, completing the Amazon Jungle Ultramarathon, the Arctic Ice Ultramarathon and last year running 380km across the length of Iceland, all stories shared in his new book, ‘What’s Next Sir’. He has even been awarded an MBE from the Queen herself, for Services to Education and Charity, having fundraised so far over 150,000 pounds.

What I personally love about this conversation is Steve’s absolute passion for life! He is one of those people who you listen to and you can’t help but embody this infectious energy of let’s get out there and let’s do great things! He is a whirlwind of inspiration, as we speak about the necessity of a ‘can do’ attitude, of the importance of having big dreams that both excite and scare you, and when met with setbacks, we need to learn, grow and in a true English way, just get on with it! 

Please enjoy this powerful conversation with the lovely Steve Hill! 

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CONNECT WITH JENNAH-LOUISE
Work With Me | https://www.jennahlouise.com.au
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To Be Human Booklist: https://amzn.to/3KCdRaX 

CONNECT WITH JEAN
Website | https://www.jeanmuenchrath.com
Book: If I Live Until Morning | https://amzn.to/3PRhEnf

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Quote
00:48 Introduction
02:07 A wild & wonderful catastrophe
10:07 If I live until morning
16:09 The power of the mind
19:17 Realising dreams
21:50 How to heal when you can’t completely restore yourself
25:11 Balance between chronic pain & the gift of facing death
28:54 Self-forgiveness is healing
31:20 Find your voice & share your story
33:52 Step outside of yourself
37:32 What does it mean to you To Be Human?

SUMMARY
On today’s podcast we have the beautiful Jean Muenchrath. Jean had a 30+ year career as a park ranger for the US National Park Service. She is the Amazon bestselling author of her book, ‘If I Live Until Morning’ which is about a wilderness adventure that took her skiing more than 200 miles along California’s John Muir Trail where she came to face death from a mountaineering accident on Mount Whitney.

What I personally love about this conversation is Jean’s openness and candidness in laying it all out for us to learn the lessons she has embodied from this defining moment in her life at the young age of 22. We talk about the power of the mind, and how setting her intention to live out her dreams when she was on the cusp of death, is what kept her alive. Jean went onto live these dreams and shares how she probably wouldn’t have if it weren’t for her to not understand the shortness of life. We discuss the power of self-forgiveness, how it is important to find your voice in your journey of healing, and how stepping outside of yourself with compassion and loving kindness will always help you maintain perspective and lead to fulfilment. 

Please enjoy this conversation of wisdom with the lovely Jean. 

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CONNECT WITH TIM
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bytimbaker
Book: Patting The Shark | https://amzn.to/3Q7HdjU

On today’s podcast we have the wonderful Tim Baker. Tim is the former editor of Tracks and Surfing Life magazines and a bestselling author including the books ‘High Surf’ and ‘Surf Your Life’ which he wrote with Mick Fanning. Tim’s new book, ‘Patting the Shark’ is a story of learning how to live well with metastatic prostate cancer.

What I personally love about this conversation is Tim’s absolute rawness. We delve into topics that are for most what would be uncomfortable. We discuss the unspoken world of hormone therapy, of chemical castration, the loss of testosterone, a hormone men are built upon, and Tim’s experience with the fluidity of identity. We discuss taking an integrative approach to cancer; a partnership of conventional therapy and the importance of meditation, exercise, diet and sleep. We explore what quality of life actually means to someone with a terminal illness, and we get into mindset, my favourite, on how to make peace with your mortality, stare down your fears and work out what really matters in life.

Please enjoy this conversation with the beautiful Tim Baker. 

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CONNECT WITH JENNAH-LOUISE
Mindset Coaching | https://www.jennahlouise.com.au
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CONNECT WITH JORDAN
Book - Where? | https://amzn.to/3PTnmVw 

On today’s podcast we have the delightful Jordan Collins. Jordan is an author of the recent book, ‘Where’ which is a representation of their passionate, personal and political slam poem they wrote at the young age of 14 years-old, based around the question, ‘Where are you from?’ This poem was written as a way to connect with people who ask these questions and let them know that they are just human. 

What I personally love about this conversation is Jordan’s interesting outlook and perspective. They share vulnerably their experience of growing up as an African-American-Greek-Australian, and their frustration of being asked ‘where are they from’ as a cover for ‘why don’t you look like me’. We talk about their experience of being ‘othered’, of lacking a sense of belonging and what developing a relationship with themselves looks like by unlearning the messaging of society.

Please enjoy this conversation with the lovely Jordan Collins. 

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