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This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with Anula Maiberg. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“Pilates is for every single body.” - Anula Maiberg

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Learn about the power of diversity and inclusion in this fascinating two-part episode with Anula Maiberg, founder of Pilates Human. Mark and Anula invite you along for a conversation intended for Pilates teachers and students about exploring inclusivity, body neutrality, and the modern-day Pilates industry. You'll walk away with more awareness about what you can do to find more joy in and out of the Pilates studio.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“If you move with joy - and you’re doing some variant of Pilates [or movement in some way] - you’re going to see results way faster (in my opinion) than when you do something you dread.” - Anula Maiberg

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*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.

This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with Louka Parry. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

"Learning is your superpower…the ability to learn new things throughout the course of your life." – Louka Parry

Resources:

Louka Parry Website

Learn about becoming more human through language and learning to understand ourselves and others better. In this chat, Founder of The Learning Future Louka Parry shares many insights about the power of learning to deepen connections, build emotional intelligence, improve social awareness and maintain wellbeing – all crucial elements for humanity as we head into the future.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moments:

"One of the beautiful, cultural things about learning languages is it enables us to understand ourselves from a different vantage point, through being able to put on the shoes of another and walk around in them." – Louka Parry

Resources:

Louka Parry Website

*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.

This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with Professor Andrew Oswald. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“It is normal to feel low, and you will recover.” Andrew Oswald (9:18)

“Investing in friendship networks is surprisingly powerful in helping well-being.” Andrew Oswald (15:56)

Trigger warning: The episode contains content about suicide. Please contact your local suicide prevention or emergency services if you need to talk to someone.

Is the "mid-life crisis" a real thing? In this engaging episode with Andrew Oswald, he shares insights from his many years as a Professor of Economics and Behavioral Science and researcher of what it means to be happy. He has been at the forefront of studying human happiness for over 30 years. Tune in as we discuss the psychological low in middle age and the art of happiness throughout the lifespan.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moments:

“Even for the regular citizen, they can experience a low period of life in the mid to late forties, though it will get better.” Andrew Oswald (8:18)

"Colleagues and I have shown that great apes also exhibit evidence of a mid-life low." Andrew Oswald (16:32)

Resources:

Andrew Oswald - Website

*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.

This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with resilience expert Jason Timor. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

"The best piece of advice I'd give to people that are going into an Indigenous community is to just listen. Listen first." - Jason Timor (33:38)

Resources:

Two point co Website

Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, culture and connection to country through this riveting conversation with Jason Timor, co-founder of Two Point Co. Come from a place of learning as we listen to Jason and Mark have a meaningful discussion about first nations people and Indigenous communities and how non-Indigenous businesses and people can honour and engage with first nations' communities.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

"You know what I like to hear the most? It's when someone says, 'I really haven't thought about it that way. I knew this stuff was around, but the way that you've positioned that, I actually understand now.'" - Jason Timor (8:57)

Resources:

Two point co Website

*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.

Check out a two-minute sneak peek of this episode with Jason Timor, as he and Mark discuss cultural burning in Australia.

You can find the full episode, a deep dive into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, culture and connection to country in our list of episodes, available now wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for listening.

This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with Dr Amantha Imber. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“Hyperflexibility has got to be the way of the future.” - Amantha Imber (20:30)

Resources:

Inventium’s website