As explored in my previous episode on Loneliness and Solitude, loneliness is something we all experience at times in our lives. With our need to connect being innate, it's important to understand how connection impacts our wellbeing and happiness. So in this episode I discuss: what loneliness is, why connecting to the right people is critical and h…

There's no escaping that we live in a digital world. However, our digital habits are impacting our stress and relationships more than ever, so I chat with Dr Kristy Goodwin, about what we can do to tame them. Dr Kristy Goodwin studies what it takes to thrive in the digital world. Kristy is the author of Dear Digital, We need to talk where she decod…

Burnout and unpaid overtime are a common problem, often leading to unhealthy work relationships and unhappy working environments. Often though, it's a tricky path to navigate if we find ourselves experiencing this. Do we want to ruffle feathers? What impact will it have on our job security? What are the long term impacts? These delicate issues are …

In the latest episode of Psych for Life, I'm chatting with Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Counsellor, Rosemary Gattuso who specialises in trauma informed Family Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice. Rosemary’s career began as a lawyer and then progressed away from the courts and towards mediation rooms. She became curious about how peopl…

So many people struggle to switch off at all and find themselves spending breaks (even lunch breaks, let alone holidays) on devices or madly trying to multi task lots of other seemingly must do tasks - which defeats the purpose of the break and then they wonder why they don't feel like they had a break at all. Does this sound familiar? Do you strug…

In this episode, I welcome back Daniel Principe, a passionate youth advocate and educator. He champions boys across Australia to challenge culture and aspire to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives. Having presented to tens of thousands of young people across Australia, Daniel is no stranger to the complex challenges that our distractin…

It’s hard to believe this is my 100th Psych for Life podcast episode. I hope you’re enjoying listening to these eps as much as I am in making them! In honour of 100 eps, in this one I offer my top tips for thriving in our ever-changing world. These days – we are warned of more pandemics, economic and supply pressures and climate disasters. We live …

Have you ever wondered why a work colleague or boss has you feeling like you're dealing with a family member? It's not as crazy as it sounds. In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome Jennifer Nurick a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment”. She is the founder and voice of Ps…

In this episode, I welcome Gaj Ravichandra, a Peak Performance Coach, Registered Psychologist and the co-founder of Kompass Consultancy, a global Talent Management Consultancy that enables Performance Excellence. Gaj provides individual coaching on developing mental toughness, career pivots, finding purpose, opportunity and increasing mental resili…

Loneliness....it is something we all can experience at various times in our lives. As humans our need to connect is innate, so when there is a gap between the connection desired and the actual lived experience, one can feel lonely. So in this episode I'll discuss all things loneliness, what it is, how it potentially impacts our health and wellbeing…

There is a lot of focus on the joy and gains of motherhood – however, with all the focus on what a woman gains when baby arrives, it’s easy to forget what they may lose – in particular the loss of a sense of self. The focus often stays on the baby rather than the woman and how to care for her after baby and her developmental issues. So in this epis…

During January, I’ll be sharing my 2024 Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. In this episode, I welcome back cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Mark Williams to chat about his fascinating new book, The Connected Species - How the evolution of…

During January, I’ll be sharing my 2024 Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have.In this episode, I chat with Sarah Rusbatch, a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and Key-Note speaker sharing her journ…

During January, I’ll be sharing my Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. You know that negative - often damning - voice inside your head? The one that says...you’re not good enough, you don’t deserve that, you’ll never get there! It's often ref…

As we quickly head towards the turn of the year, it is a natural time to take stock and reassess. Our unconscious mind naturally starts to do this most years, however, this year – more than many others - staying happy and empowered in these times of volatility and disruption – is a big challenge!. So in the last Psych for Life episode for 2023, we …

In this episode, I welcome back Australia's leading FInancial and Trauma Informed Financial Wellbeing Specialist, Jane Monica Jones. She is the co-founder of the Financial Wellbeing Company and author of The Billionaire Buddha and the Money Mental Health Card series. Jane has a passion for this sometimes challenging subject and works compassionatel…

People often ask me - how can I know whether it is fear or my intuition talking to me? We would all like to be better equipped to tune into our intuition and let it drive our choices without being held back by fear. So tune in to this episode as I discuss all things intuition and fear. In this podcast you’ll learn: - What is fear and the difference…

In this episode I welcome psychologist, Carl Nelms. Carl is the founder of Blokes Psychology and has a passion for assisting men to overcome the stigma of reaching out for support. His vision is that by creating a service targeted towards males, more men can improve their psychological health and well-being, stop suffering in silence, and receive t…

In this time of increasing challenges and uncertainty, we are all needing to do more to look after our feelings, mental health and wellbeing. Self regulation – or self management - is a critical part of this. 'Glimmers' is a term coined by social worker Deb Dana, whose work centres around polyvagal theory – or how our daily feelings result from the…

In this episode, I chat with Daniel Principe a youth advocate and educator with Collective Shout, a movement against the objectification of women and sexualisation of girls in the media, partnering with schools and communities to challenge the porn culture and the sexualisation of women and girls. Daniel has presented in hundreds of schools to stud…

We are all familiar with the many difficulties and disasters that can happen when dating...from picking the wrong type, rushing intimacy, feeling unlovable or wondering if Mr or Ms Right will ever appear. For many – it just happens – for others … they may need to make it happen So in this power ep of Psych for Life you’ll learn: - the timeless thin…

In this episode, I’m joined by Janice Newnham. Janice is a veterinarian by profession but a farmer, wife, and mother by passion. She and her husband, Robert, operate an Angus cattle farm in a picturesque valley in Walwa, in the Upper Murray of Victoria, Australia. The Newnhams are also community advocates and volunteers. The Australian 2019/20 Blac…

In this episode, I welcome strategist, Brad Axelrad. Brad’s been an event producer, consultant, strategist and podcast host, producing over 150 live events with top business leaders and best-selling authors. He supports coaches, entrepreneurs, and consultants, to create the business that sets them free to live a life of fulfillment and truth. On hi…

There is a lot of focus on the joy and gains of motherhood – however, with all the focus on what a woman gains when baby arrives, it’s easy to forget what they may lose – in particular the loss of a sense of self. The focus often stays on the baby rather than the woman and how to care for her after baby and her developmental issues. So in this epis…

In this episode, I welcome back cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Mark Williams to chat about his fascinating new book, The Connected Species - How the evolution of the human brain can save the world. This book is a compelling read, with wise and reassuring guidance and an essential guide for all of us in this time – showing how we evolved to our…

People often ask me, if you’re in a serious relationship - what are the rules? What’s right and what’s wrong? What’s acceptable behaviour and what is not? Micro cheating can be considered the small harmless things people do that have the potential to cultivate emotional intimacy outside their relationship —without ever physically crossing a line. S…

In this episode, I welcome back Ian Westmoreland, founder of Mentoring Men, to talk about his new passion project, the podcast Kintsugi Heroes. This podcast aims to share how those major moments of challenge we face can change the course of our life, making it even more beautiful and fulfilling than ever before. Listen in to hear - - What is Kintsu…

You know that negative - often damning - voice inside your head? The one that says...you’re not good enough, you don’t deserve that, you’ll never get there! It's often referred to as our negative ego or inner critic. So where does it come from? What’s it all about? Is it ever a good thing? How do we know? What do we do if it’s clearly holding us ba…

In this episode, I chat with Stuart Clark, educator and head of campus (Vision Valley) at Pymble Ladies' College. Stuart has been involved in the education sector for more than 25 years. He’s worked in outdoor, classroom, and adult education, as well as in educational leadership. He holds numerous qualifications, including Master of Teaching and Ma…

Do you sometimes wish you were more confident? Is there an area of your life where you struggle? In this Psych for Life quick power hit ep, I discuss the internal-external conundrum of building confidence. So if you're keen to understand how confidence is built both internally and externally, pop this ep on now. If you enjoy listening to this podca…

In this episode, I welcome back Sarah Rusbatch, a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She is also the face behind Perth’s growing Alcohol-Free Movement. Listen in to hear - - Why alcohol and …

We're all familiar with stress - especially big life stressors - moving house, relationship breakdown, grief and loss, illness, job issues. However, what impact do the little, seemingly insignificant stressors we experience have on us? Microstress, as it is known, can have a snowball effect, impacting our personal and professional lives and, as a r…

In this episode, I chat with holistic psychotherapist, Christie Little and somatic psychotherapist, Rob Engels, about the power of nature in healing. More than ever in our fast paced society, we have become disconnected from nature, oftentimes prioritising the convenience and speed of connection via technology over time spent outdoors. So dive in t…

Think back to a time you strived for the perfect result - maybe in an assignment, exam or work project – did you achieve perfection or was close enough good enough? How did it make you feel? Whilst a little perfectionism can be healthy and help us strive to go the extra mile, too much can have the opposite effect, resulting in imbalance and sometim…

In this episode, I chat with Clinical Psychologists, Kaye Frankcom and Dr, Aaron Frost about how to find a good psychologist and how to be one. Their recently released book, Creating Impact:the four pillars of private psychology practice, is a comprehensive guide to building the psychology practice of your dreams in a complex, volatile and uncertai…

The world seems to be speeding up in time and keeping us busy and distracted. Increasingly, people are suffering from stress and overwhelm as a result. Many of us need to retrain ourselves to stop when we can – and resist filling every space or time in the day and night with activity. So in this podcast you’ll learn: - The importance of not automat…

In this episode, I chat with Jane Caro, a feminist social commentator, writer and lecturer based in Australia. Jane is a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), Walkley award winner, and author of bestseller 'The Mother', a domestic thriller. Listen in to hear our lively and wide ranging chat on: Gender inequality and its impact on society today Coe…

We can all remember a time when a person or situation hurt us. The emotional pain we feel is in proportion to a lack of understanding – this means when we’re plunged into pain we are typically in shock, confused and have a lot to think through and to comprehend. As we do this, the pain subsides. However, if we get stuck in pain, it's usually becaus…

In this episode, I chat with Diana Morgan, AM - one of our most respected and highly contributing senior stateswomen, living in Melbourne, Australia. Diana is an author of several books, with a long interest and service to the arts. Diana suffered the loss of a loving husband many years ago to cancer and then - 10 years later – the unexpected death…

If we are to undertake anything in life – personally or professionally – we will always inevitably encounter failure. If we don’t undertake anything – we are also failing – failing to live, grow and learn. Failing to be happy and fulfilled. So the reality is, we actually can’t avoid failure. In fact - we only get to choose which way to fail – by at…

In this episode, I chat with Dr Suzy Green – who is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist and Founder & CEO of The Positivity Institute, a Sydney-based organisation dedicated to the research and application of the science of optimal human functioning. Suzy is a leader in the complementary fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology. Listen…

Working from home or other remote places can bring so many benefits – flexibility, less time and money lost in commuting, and potentially better work-life balance. However, what about the challenges, negatives – and even deficits this creates in our lives? Whilst we may be more connected than ever via tech, we are less connected socially than ever.…

Procrastination...we are all guilty of it at some point. It is usually very frustrating and for some, can be extremely debilitating. When struggling with procrastination, people usually think they need to be harsher with themselves. They try to force or push themselves, get angry with themselves and end up going around in circles : from telling the…

We all love chemistry – right? It’s a spark, a buzz, it's exciting and makes you feel alive! But… just as chemistry is a spontaneous, magical and unpredictable experience – it is far from simple. And actually has a dark side. So this podcast explores human attraction and the dark side of chemistry. Dive in to hear - - What’s behind the mysterious c…

In this episode, I chat with clinical psychologist, Sally-Anne McCormack. Sally-Anne is the author of two books - "Stomp Out The ANTs - Automatic Negative Thoughts" and "Living With ANTs", is the mother of 4 children and runs a psychology practice in Melbourne, Australia with a particular interest in child and adolescent mental health. Listen in to…

In this episode, I chat with with The Fathering Project’s CEO, Káti Gapaillard on the important role of fathers and father figures. The Fathering Project is an evidence-based organisation that aims to promote positive fathering behaviours and fathers’ engagement with their infants, preschool, primary school and adolescent-aged children. Listen in t…

I'm sharing the last of my Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. Dr. Amanda is joined by Financial Therapist, Jane Monica-Jones to discuss people's mindset and behaviours with money. From financial sabotage to economic empowerment, Jane shares …

During January, I’ll be sharing my Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. Dr. Amanda Ferguson explains what meditation entails, how to achieve alpha state - in passive and active ways - and why meditation is so beneficial. Meditation builds what…

During January, I’ll be sharing my Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. As a chairman of LifeLine Australia and president of Lifeline International, John Brogden shares his insight and own personal experiences with mental health and losing the…

Dr. Amanda Ferguson discusses the fascinating world of inner child work and how working with our inner child can help us to heal parts that carry trauma from childhood - trauma caused by abuse, neglect, abandonment and rejection. Dr. Amanda explains how through inner child work we can build neural pathways within ourselves, creating a stronger sens…