We live in communities within a society, so why do we expect all our social issues should be addressed by governing bodies? Historically, humans have looked out for each other – the village mentality, but something has changed, and it seems we’re living in silos. Even families are disconnected, separated by distance and busyness. Generational …

Read more "EP 41 Namarca Corowa – Respect & Accountability"

Childhood trauma is more common than you think… Children who experience a distressing or harmful event can live with lasting negative effects on their emotional, mental, and physical health.  These events can include abuse, neglect, witnessing violence, experiencing accidents or natural disasters. It’s crucial to recognise that a child’s response to trauma can vary, and even …

Read more "EP 40 Barb Hill – Community & Belonging"

Have you ever thought about why we have an emotional reaction in certain situations? You might feel like you’re on autopilot when the stress builds and you explode over something that probably didn’t warrant an angry outburst. Emotional patterns are formed early in childhood and become deeply ingrained over our lifetime. They become habitual, shaped …

Read more "EP 39 Geraldine Zadkiel – Emotional Patterns"

What qualities do you look for in a great leader? Historically, great leaders have demonstrated the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others towards a shared vision or goal. This often involves strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the capacity to foster collaboration. Additionally, effective leaders frequently exhibit resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to ethical conduct.  In …

Read more "EP 38 Neil Milton – Leading with Empathy"

Over the previous episodes there’s been a clear and repeated message about identity and how, what we do tends to define us at different points in our lives. The emotional and psychological toll varies, as do the treatment methods available. What works for you may not work for someone else and it’s modelling vulnerability for …

Read more "EP 37 Andy Phanthapangna, Trent Merrin, & Jett Ferro – Vison & Values"

Trigger warning…. This episode contains conversations about mental health challenges in a child, including depression and self-harm, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening. In the 21st century I often find it difficult to understand why we continue to perpetuate traditional roles and expectations of men and women. For decades …

Read more "EP 36 Alex Egeler – Identity vs Labels"

Modern life has created generations of digitally connected but socially isolated and often lonely people, putting pressure on health and education systems. It’s now more important than ever for us to reconnect and be present – especially for children. For humans feeling connected to others is crucial for well-being, impacting mental and physical health, social skills, …

Read more "EP 35 Jayneen Sanders – Gender Bias"

From the ‘LOST BOYS’ report in the UK to the Anxious Generation in the US – this week we’re analysing a global breakdown in community with two siblings who’ve decided to act, helping families create their own unique culture. Family culture encompasses core values, traditions, beliefs and behaviours that define and shape interactions with community …

Read more "EP 34 Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport – Family Culture"

Young men and boys are struggling in the areas of education, employment and health – just three categories recently evaluated by researchers at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in the UK. With mental health in decline and a rise in suicide statistics, the CSJ is calling on the government to urgently address these issues. …

Read more "EP 33 Luke Taylor – Confidence Crisis"

“Our parenting was largely unconscious and maybe that’s a large part of the problem, for families these days – we’re not conscious until we need to be” Deborah Fay If parenting was easy and natural, our children would have their needs met. My guest today speaks about being intentional in parenting, and how having respect …

Read more "EP 32 Deborah Fay – Respectful Communication"