Episodes

Have you ever heard of the concept of spontaneous shaking before? The topic on the show today is one I’ve been really interested in learning more about. My guest, Richmond Heath, is a pioneering force in health innovation and cultural change. A physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience, Richmond introduced TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) to Australia in 2010, training over 5,000 people in the deliberate use of spontaneous shaking for healing. During COVID, he created the worl...

Some stories demand to be told—not just for the sake of the storyteller, but for the change they can spark. Today’s guest, Sonia Orchard, is an award-winning author whose latest book, Groomed, is a raw and powerful memoir about facing past trauma, navigating a justice system stacked against victims, and asking the bigger question: how do we fix this? Written in real time as she took her own case to court, Groomed unpacks the cultural, neurological, and evolutionary forces that enable abuse to p...

In this episode, host Michelle Cox shares insights from a transformative workshop led by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of 'Eat, Pray, Love' and 'Big Magic'. Michelle discusses the importance of creativity, confronting fear, and the concept of living a presence-driven life rather than being burdened by purpose anxiety. Through various exercises from the workshop, she explores themes of embracing fear, bring more enchantment into our lives, permission slips for creative living, and breaking free from ...

Yemi Penn is a fearless thought leader on creating your own memo, meaning ‘she’ gets to write the script of her life and encourages others to do the same. An engineer by profession and entrepreneur by passion having run 3 successful businesses in the past. She is now researching the alchemy of transmuting pain to power through her PhD research with a strong desire to learn new ways of being whilst challenging the status quo. In recent years, Yemi has added documentary producer to her repertoir...

Today I sit down with a great mate and creative powerhouse, Nik Robinson, whose career has spanned radio broadcasting, creative direction, donut making, and lecturing. But it’s his latest venture that truly stands out. In 2018, Nik, alongside his wife Jocelyne and their young sons Harry and Archie, co-founded Good Citizens—a purpose-driven company on a mission to “untrash the planet” by turning single-use plastic bottles into stylish, 100% recycled eyewear frames, all made in Sydney. After 752 ...

Today’s guest, Di Mantell, is a powerhouse of purpose-driven leadership and innovation in the Australian healthcare industry. Starting as a nurse unit manager in critical care at just 23, Di now serves as CEO of Celsus, where she oversees the largest infrastructure project in South Australian history—the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Under her visionary leadership, Celsus secured the world’s largest sustainability loan of $2.2 billion, aligning healthcare with groundbreaking environmental and social ...

What does it take to redefine the limits of human performance? Today’s guest, Dr. Jo Brown, is no stranger to that challenge. Renowned as a "human performance engineer," Dr. Jo (as she’s known globally) has transformed the careers of some of the world’s most elite athletes and executives. From working with Olympic gold medalists and NBA superstars to guiding Paralympic champions and trailblazing as the first female physiotherapist in men’s Grand Slam tennis, Dr. Jo’s career spans 19 sports and ...

Imagine a filmmaker who doesn't just tell stories, but transforms them into powerful catalysts for change. Today on the show, we're diving deep into the world of Genna Chanelle Hayes—a storyteller who journeyed from a remote sheep farm in Victoria to become a globally recognised voice that connects cultures, challenges perspectives, and ignites social transformation. From backpacking across six continents to crafting award-winning films that have swept the Australian awards circuit, Genna's pat...

Today I’m joined by a financial superstar and all round fashion-icon, Melissa Browne. Mel was a guest in my very first season and I wanted to bring her back to talk about our topic of the moment - reinvention. Mel is an award-winning, ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who had her own successful business for almost 20 years. She has written 4 books about business and money including the global bestseller, Unf*ck Your Finances. So, she has the theory. But she also has the life experience. M...

Today’s guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, is transforming the conversation around women’s hormonal health. With 20 years of experience as a practising GP and as the co-founder of Healthy Hormones, a groundbreaking menopause education platform, Dr Ceri is on a mission to empower women and clinicians alike with knowledge about how hormones impact every cell in the body. In this enlightening conversation, Dr Ceri shares her journey into hormone health, emphasising the importance of understanding hormones i...

Welcome to 2025 and to Season SIX!! Hooley Dooley.. I’m super excited to be here & what a milestone to reach! In this episode, I reflect on the past year and share my personal experiences and insights. I discuss the importance of vulnerability in creativity, the value of setting intentions for the new year, and I want to really encourage listeners to embrace change and happiness in their lives. I’d like to emphasize the significance of a 'don't do list' this year in order to enhance personal f...

This is one special interview. What better way to finish the 5th season of my show than getting to sit down face to face with a dear friend in my home, on my couch. I knew it would be a real & raw conversation - full of such wise learnings and it did not disappoint. My guest today is one of the most beautiful humans you could ever meet. The divine Tess Brouwer is a practitioner of positive psychology and wellbeing and the CEO of Awake Academy, a business she runs with another formidable human, ...

Today’s guest is Simone Clow, a visionary at the forefront of creative technology and immersive storytelling. After a dynamic career in visual effects for advertising and film, Simone co-founded Zebrar, Australia’s award-winning creative tech company, in 2017. As CEO, she’s led her team to collaborate with global giants like IBM, Disney, Meta, and Salesforce, crafting transformative, interactive experiences that captivate audiences and elevate brands. Named one of Fortune Time Magazine’s Trailb...

“I believe entrepreneurs are shaping the future of the world. If we are going to solve the challenges we face globally, it’s entrepreneurs who will lead the change. I feel it’s so important to support and nurture the creative vision of socially conscious entrepreneurs.” Mark Falzon is a visionary entrepreneur and serial investor with a track record of building and scaling businesses that deliver transformative impact. With over 25 years of experience in founding, managing, and advising high-gro...

Today, I’m joined by Thomas Nhan Tri Nguyen who has a fascinating story that I wanted to learn more about. From music halls to the battlefield and now boardroom, Thomas (or Tom’s) journey is anything but conventional. Tom is of Vietnamese heritage. He grew up in Adelaide, the only child of migrants who were fleeing war-torn Vietnam. While his early years were filled with music and academia, he started his working life as a public servant in the Queensland Government. A desire for a greater chal...

Hello, welcome to the show! I’m your host Michelle Cox and it makes me so happy you’re here with us once again to learn from another incredible guest that I’m about to introduce you to. This episode is part of a ‘series’ we’re currently running on the show - where I'm talking to all guests about the same topic, and that topic is REINVENTION! And why are we doing this? Well, it’s a topic I get asked about a lot; how I reinvented myself, why, the process I went through, and I was keen to talk to...

Hello, welcome to the show! I’m your host Michelle Cox and it makes me so happy you’re here with us once again to learn from another incredible guest that I will be ‘mining’ information from again this week. If you missed last week’s episode, go back and have a listen first as this is Part two! We are back with the Queen of Reinvention herself - the gorgeously talented Valerie Khoo. Valerie is the first guest in a ‘series’ we’re currently running on the show - where all guests will be asked to ...

We are kicking off a ‘series’ for the first time on the show - where I bring on guests to talk about the same topic over the coming weeks, and that topic is REINVENTION! It’s a topic I get asked about a lot; how I reinvented myself, why, the process, and I wanted to talk to others about their incredible transitions and hear about their reinvention stories too. So, our first guest in this series is my dear friend, incredible entrepreneur and fellow creative studio buddy, Valerie Khoo who I’m sit...

Today I get the tables turned on me as we hit a wonderful milestone here on the One Question Podcast. I’m lucky enough to once again sit down with Helene Thomas, a Hobart based creative audio producer with a PhD in journalism. You may recall that I had Helene on the show a few months ago - you can have a listen to that interview it’s #189 on the show - it’s such a great conversation. But this time I connect with Helene for a different reason. You see Helene considers every story as a living spi...

If there is one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The Power of Play. The Elixir of Life - Eternal Youth. We spend billions of dollars every year trying to make ourselves look and feel younger and yet the solution is staring right at us. PLAY! For some reason, we dismiss it as childish, not important to our life's goals and conquests or we are just too busy. And yet, when we look at the science behind play the only word I can use to describe its effects on our we...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Perinatal mental health and postpartum psychosis” ______________ Ariane Beeston is a child protection worker and newly registered psychologist when she gives birth to her first child – and very quickly begins to experience scary breaks with reality. Out of fear and shame, she keeps her delusions and hallucinations secret, but as the months pass Ariane gets worse. Much worse. Finally admitted to a mother and ba...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “I’d like people to understand the complexity and challenges for parents and carers looking after neurodivergent children.” ____________ Today you’ll meet a truly beautiful and inspirational person. Her work has positively impacted so many kids and families trying to overcome some extra challenges that life has thrown at them. Her name is Michelle Mennillo and she’s spent the past 20 years building a globall...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I wish people in society would speak more openly about their dreams and desires rather than allow society to dictate what they should be doing and how their career should look like.” _________________ Throughout your life have you ever felt the need to do something just because someone else wants you to? Perhaps it’s wearing something that makes you feel uncomfortable, or going to a party or an event you reall...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Creating better habits isn't just about exercising more or eating healthier, or having a great bedtime routine. It's not about external achievements like making more money, getting fit or losing weight. While habits can and do lead to these outcomes, the real value of habits lies in their power to shape who you become. They mold and reflect the person you aspire to be, telling the story of your life. Ultimately,...