Australia’s under-16 social media ban has arrived and many teenagers are struggling. In this timely episode of What We Teach Our Children, somatic psychotherapist Suzy (Suzanne) Butz explains what’s really happening beneath the surface for young people – and how parents can support them using neuroscience-backed, trauma-informed strategies. We discuss: 🎧 Virtual Disconnection is essential …

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How many friendships made in early childhood last a lifetime? In my own life the answer is none. But for others those early bonds create lasting connections. Today’s guest is someone whose life milestones span continents, cultures, and communities and whose mission is rooted in something beautifully simple: social impact as a force for good. …

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This week on What We Teach Our Children, we’re joined by Michael G. Neece, Author of In Kind, President of Our Future Is Kind, and co-founder of The Human Summit. In this uplifting and thought-provoking conversation, we explore: 🌟 Why kindness is a performance strategy, not a soft skill
 🌟 How psychological safety transforms team …

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“My parents risked everything on a fishing boat, it wasn’t just reaching land that saved us it was finding community willing to see potential in strangers. I was ashamed of being a refugee. Now I know it’s my greatest strength.” Eric Em’s story is one of resilience, identity, and the power of community. Born in …

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“When we take care of ourselves, we create the conditions to care for others.” For Jules, personal connection and love are everything – they’re the bonds that support her beyond life and loss. Jules grew up travelling across Australia from the top end of Western Australia, through South Australia and New South Wales before settling …

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From humble beginnings in western Queensland to building an orphanage in Kenya, Cathy Booth has lived a story defined by hope and compassion. As a young girl, Cathy often told her mother that one day she wanted to work in an orphanage. That dream took root and grew stronger with every life experience from living …

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From glossy 80s diet culture to the wellness trends of today, Fiona Tuck has seen and lived it all. The British-Australian nutritionist, author of The Forensic Nutritionist, and media myth-buster, Fiona shares her journey from eating disorders as a teen to becoming one of Australia’s most trusted voices on nutrition and skincare. We discuss the …

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As the Australian Government prepares to introduce an under-16 social-media ban on December 10, many parents are wondering what it really means for our digital natives. Will it stop bullying or inappropriate content? Or do we need something deeper a culture of kindness that begins long before children go online? Robyn Simpson believes kindness is …

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“This conversation is so important – we are at an inflection point, and what we do matters.” Tim Men’s mental health is in crisis and it’s time we started talking about it differently. Tim Hewson, Founder of Mongrels Men and Manbassador for Men’s Mental Health shares his very personal story of how a corporate career and traditional …

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“The world’s fractured, it’s tense and I feel the anxiety.” TP When we think about what drives human behaviour, Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs reminds us that everything begins with the basics, food, water, and safety.Only when those are met can we move toward love, belonging, self-esteem, and ultimately, self-actualisation. Yet across the world today, …

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