Episodes

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Finding sobriety at midlife and how empowering that can be”. With over 3 decades of rich and varied life experiences Belinda Stark’s journey embodies resilience and relentless personal growth. Her life's trials include battling 2 severe bouts of post-natal depression, and clinical depression, defeating breast cancer, managing fast onset menopause and confronting a 20 year drinking problem in midlife. All of thi...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Crucial life decisions. Why don’t we talk more about the importance of health during mid-life - including physical, mental, financial, legal.” Lisa Walker, co-founder of Eir Women and mum of two boys, transformed her life and career after the sudden loss of her husband at 47. Determined to honour his memory by living fully, she launched Eir Women to support women over 40 in prioritising their well-being. At 49...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “We need to talk more about money. Making it, investing it, losing it.” _________________ My guest today has a story quite unlike anything I’ve ever heard before… actually, it seems unbelievable. Sadly, it’s all true and as you’ll hear, the ordeal that this beautiful unsuspecting single Mum has been through made such an impact on her life - she’s now using that for good. Tracy Hall is an author, keynote speake...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “As a health enthusiast, I feel the need to talk about our lack of responsibility around our own health. What instead, if we had to ‘pay’ for our sickness? Currently we have to pay to be healthy. Is it easier to be unhealthy knowing our Health (..or ‘sickness’) System will cover most costs if we’re sick?” __________________________ Kris Abbey has been a health advocate for a very long time… since she was 15 ...

If there was one thing you wish society would talk more about, what would it be? “Our imaginations and creativity and the myths around being creative and an artist” ____________ I met today’s guest through a mutual friend and right from the get-go we had fascinating conversations about what it means to be a creative. Gav Barbey is an Interdisciplinary Artist and he’s unlike anyone I’ve come across before so I’ve been really looking forward to this conversation. When it comes to his art, Gav’...

If there was one thing you wish society would talk more about, what would it be? “Storytelling has become ubiquitous. It’s become a buzzword and is on trend for marketing purposes and branding. Radical storytelling on the other hand is less spoken about and I would love society to talk more about this.” “Radical storytelling can be used as a tool for social change. Feminism and movements like #MeToo have encouraged and given legitimacy for women to write from their own experience and incorpora...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “We're all so used to living that most of us are barely alive. What I’d like to talk about is ‘languishing’ (aka the absence of flourishing/ mental wellbeing) and it’s effect on mental health, living a fulfilled and regret-free life, midlife crisis, and happiness.” Dr. Maike Neuhaus, founder of The Flourishing Doc, is one of today’s most forward-thinking and globally acclaimed psychologists, specialising in b...

DISCREPANCIES IN HEALTHCARE with Clare Pearson If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I wish society would talk about the real discrepancies in healthcare that existing for children living in regional Australia compared to those living in the city.” _____ Clare Pearson is the CEO at Little Wings, a charity based at Bankstown Aerodrome and providing FREE air and ground transport for seriously ill children from regional and rural NSW, ultimately, pr...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Giving can be a small amount and it still makes a difference.” __________ If you’ve been listening to me for a while, you may recall that I attending the inaugural SXSW Sydney event in 2023 and amoung some of the most incredible talks and panels I attended, I came across today’s guest. Theresa Winters organised the panel and session with the topic being microgrants. Alternative forms of fund raising have alway...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “That our experience of the world is a choice. We can find equal dark and light. Equal utopia and dystopia. Equal heaven and hell. Where our focus goes gives us our reality.” ________ My guest today has been an architect, created and headed up a financial planning business for two decades, then became a coach and mentor of business leaders and for even more diversity thrown in, the past nine years now an acclai...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I’d like to talk about Sex toys, vibrators, and how we need to normalise female pleasure and the interesting topic of what it's like building a business in such a taboo space.” ______ I was going to start by saying that today’s episode is one for the gals.. But honestly - male partners could do with learning about this topic as well! We are going to give you some ideas for great gift-giving in future, I’m sure...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Why social enterprise is the way of the future! It doesn’t have to be profit OR purpose, you can (and should) have both!” ____________ I meet a lot of people in the work I do and every now and then, I come across someone who I instantly want to learn more about. My guest today is one of those people. She has a quiet disposition and yet is fiercely passionate about the work she does - which happens to be impact...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The isolation and lack of resources for rural women and mothers” _____ Today we meet an extraordinary human. Rebecca Gilchrist is a mother of two, farmer and Clinical Psychologist living and breathing rural life on a 6th generation mixed grazing property in NSW. The rolling granite hills of the New England tablelands are a long way from her childhood as an expatriate, the daughter of a telco executive, raised ...

THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND BUSINESS with Aaron Smith If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I believe business is the number one way people can do good / impact positive change in society today. The one question I wish society would talk more about is the WHY behind why people start businesses. With Tall Poppy Syndrome rampant in this country, I feel the assumption is for profit, but I would say 9/10 times an entrepreneur has a stronger purpose behind their W...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “As a culture why do we feel the need to top-up our personalities with booze and not be our authentic selves socially?” Victoria Vanstone is the host of Sober Awkward, a popular comedy podcast that tracks two former party animals as they navigate life without booze. Victoria started writing on the day she gave up alcohol and became a renowned over-sharer on her blog drunkmummysobermummy.com. The reformed ‘party ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I wish society would engage more deeply in conversations about grief, recognizing its universal impact and how we can create spaces for more healing, compassion, and understanding.“ _____________ You may recall me talk about an amazing retreat I’ve been to in NZ a couple of times & there I met a very special person that I wanted to introduce you to today. Jessica Winkle is an incredibly experienced yoga teach...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Extenuating circumstances aside: What is stopping you from closing the gap between the world you inhabit, and the one you never explored, but wish you did?” ______ Monique van Tulder knows this generation of mid-life women have had enough. With helicopter parenting, juggling careers (perhaps professional life taking a backseat), or caring for aging family members, it’s time for second-act women to spend resour...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Despite the negativity surrounding you, how you can learn to speak authentically and learn how to trust yourself more.” ______ The lady you’re about to meet has a unique story. Not letting speech difficulties define her as a child, she overcame early setbacks to master her craft and become an incredible keynote speaker. I came across Annelise McCarthy when she was ‘schooling’ those on social media who had trol...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? ”I want to talk about how you can be safer online and how parents can prevent their kids from getting arrested.” _________ My guest today is unlike anyone I’ve ever had on the show before. When he was very young, he was a criminal hacker. Now he protects companies from people just like him. Many years ago, in the NSW coastal town of Eden, Bastien Treptel was a curious kid and had a fascination for computers an...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “We need more conversation around understanding the feelings we seek through financial attainment. When we attach emotional goals to our financial pursuits, we're more likely to create lasting habits and feel confident in our monetary decisions. By fostering this dialogue, we can cultivate a healthier relationship with money, grounded in emotional fulfilment rather than purely materialistic goals.” _______ Aman...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “We need to take responsibility for our own health and this includes our mental health.” _______ Shane Kelton is a speaker and author who’s experienced mental health issues since the age of 12. His first memories are hiding under the bed with the thoughts of wanting to die, and it was the internalising of all the thoughts and feelings that nine years later led to a suicide attempt. A roller coaster ride of ups ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? ”The challenges of having an ‘invisible/silent’ disability (single-sided deafness) and how audio became my life probably as a result of ‘sticking it to the man’! _______ My guest today is someone dear to my heart & she’s not only super talented but she’s the most joyous person you could ever come across. We’ve worked together coming up 5 years now & I felt it was time I got her on the show as she’s a wealth of ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  ”The power of small steps – how each, when collated, form the most spectacular masterpiece, however in isolation feel insignificant and uninspiring. In this fast-moving world, society so often celebrates life's bigger milestones and overnight success stories but fails to recognise the profound impact small steps make. Only when we look back with foresight are they detectable because we can see how each jigsaw ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “So much of parenting is based on outdated and inaccurate gender stereotypes.” ____________ At this later stage in life, I’m starting to break down many ‘societal norms’ I’ve carried with me for most of my life. This is interesting because I was brought up with quite progressive parents who didn’t conform to the typical ‘norms’ around gender bias that many of the parents of my mates did. It’s hard to change dee...