With the release of The Social Dilemma we are becoming more aware of the danger of screens and in particular social media. It is something we need to discuss further and to limit our use. That is easier said than done - even knowing how much of an issue it is we are still addicted. Today we will discuss this addiction to screens and social media - and what we can do about it.

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Armed for Life - The Social Dilemma

Adam and his camp leaders discuss and share stories from camp!

Armed For Life - Camp Review

Today we interview Nathan Jones!!Parkour champion, freerunnner and Police Officer - Nathan trained religiously every day so as to one day get into the world championships. He struggled academically and settled for whatever he could throughout my education but parkour provided me with a focus point. In 2012 he made it into the red bull art of motion in Santorini, Greece.At College - he worked so hard he managed to work hard enough to come out with triple distinction star in his BTEC sport which opened up doors for him to go to University.Having spent 3 successful years in university he graduated with a 2:1 bachelor of honours degree in sport.During the time at university he joined West Yorkshire a Police as a Special Constance to dip his toes into a new line of work to see if this was the career for him. Soon enough he found his career. He applied to be a police Constance in two occasions both of which he failed at the final hurdle on interview. So he decided to travel.After travels he knew he was ready to pursue a career in Policing and he managed to land his career with Leicestershire Police on the 30th March 2020.

Armed for Life - Nathan Blake

Today we interview Blake 'The Champ' Williams who has achieved some incredible in his 29 years on this earth! Blake The Champ is a 2 time world champion hip hop dancer, his hip hop dance crew came 3rd place in South Africa's got talent and he also won Cosmo's Sexiest Man of the Year in South Africa 2018. Blake has had to make a series of positive choices to set himself up for success - and that is a large part of why Blake now works for our International partners in Cape Town - 2nd Chance.www.armedforlife.com.au/

Armed for Life - Blake the Champ

This week Taylor and Tyson talk to Mark Stewart about leadership.Mark is the owner and founder of Classic Contractors in Perth. He is also the President of the East Fremantle Football Club in the WAFL. Mark has a wealth of experience when it comes to leading teams and people and passes some of that on to the boys in this podcast. Head to www.classiccontractors.com.au/ for more information on Mark and Classic!

Armed for Life - Mark Stewart

This week Adam is away (for very good reason) and Tyson has come out to play. Tyson has been Taylor's on air radio partner for years and they discuss everything on today's pod!

Armed for Life - Tyson Grigg

Today on the podcast we have Tayla Lowther. Tayla is currently a Business Development Manager for Footsteps Dance Academy and an ex pre-professional ballet dancer.She looks like your average tall, brown hair, brown eyed girl in her 20’s but has lived and breathed the life of a ballerina. (which she states may be most little girls dream).She has a passion for all things health and fitness, is a qualified sports/ remedial therapist which she does on the side along with modelling. Most of this comes from growing up with the aspiration to become a professional dancer - of which there are highs and lows - and that's what we will talk about today!

Armed for Life - Tayla Lowther

On this episode of the webicast we interview local legend Frank Johnson and talk all things basketball. His experience playing at Southeast Community College in the US, pushing through injuries and the choice to coach others. His vision is to help as many young men and women reach their full potential and become better people in life. All this and a different type of list - TOP 5 BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME!

Armed for Life - Frank Johnson

Claire Orange is a wealth of knowledge. She is trained in speech pathology, naturopathy and homeopathy, psychology and counseling, parent coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, NLP, family therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy! She with a business partner run Best Programs 4 Kids that will one day see a collaboration with Armed For Life, along with a practice and a start called Digi Social. With 25 years of practice as a therapist Claire is the right person to talk to in regards to parenting, and well people in general. Today we will discuss dealing with people (and mostly kids) that are too active, anxious and angry.Today's Top 5 worst parent movies!armedforlife.com.auclaireorange.com.au

Armed for Life - Claire Orange

Today we interview Adam Dear. Adam Dear is a performer and an entertainer! With skills like juggling and unicycle riding at an early age this was always on the cards. Born and bred in the Perth hills Adam made the move to Sydney to study and start his career in acting, teaching, writing and directing.Dear has studied through WAAPA, C3 College, Actors Centre in Sydney, Sydney Dance Company, is currently studying his BA in Theatre and Performance at UNSW and plans to study his MFA in Directing at NIDA in 2021. A strong drive to achieve his goals has continued to propel Adam forward regardless of difficulties that he has faced. Welcome Dear!

Armed for Life - Adam Dear

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Today we interview Johniepee and discuss his journey through childhood, decisions he made that ultimately lead him to pursue his career and desire of becoming a hip hop artist and touring around Australia and supporting International artists

Armed for Life - Johniepee

We often talk about stress and anxiety, relaxation and meditation. Kristy Carrington is a yoga instructor and in fact my 'cousin in-law'. We will discuss her journey through school, what lead her to wanting to teach others yoga, the importance she places on relaxation and meditation and how she ensures she has both in her life, as well as discussing all the different ways that we can both relax and meditate.

Armed for Life - Kristy Carrington

Armed For Life is a social enterprise driven by the goal of helping children, teenagers and adults develop resilience and increase their well being and mental health. Too often we struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts without reaching out and getting the help we need

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