Eco-therapy is the prescribed time in nature that reaps incredible rewards for our health.  In this chat we discover and discuss all the ways that nature heals!

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Eco-therapy: Why time in nature heals! With Pam Purton

Internationally recognised visual artist Jet James uses his art to bring meaning and understanding to a childhood that was filled with domestic violence in an environment of drug abuse and neglect.  His art, he says, allows him to design a future based around hope, and using art as therapy is something that anyone can do! www.jetjames.com.au  

EP37: Art as therapy; designing a hopeful future with Jet James

We set goals for work and holidays, but have you ever thought about setting a goal to improve your family life?  In this chat we talk about how we approach conflict, how we try to avoid it, and how we plan for our families to thrive.

EP36: Making our family life flourish with Edwina Mullany

Charlotte Simmons is a Psychologist with 17 years experience working in the area of Domestic and Family Violence.  As May is Domestic and Family Violence Month in Australia, we're taking the chance to delve into the topic so that each of us can learn to recognise it... and change it! Helplines: DV Connect 1800 811 811 Lifeline 13 11 14

EP35: Recognising Domestic & Family Violence... and how to make positive change

Brittany Lauga is the State Member for Keppel and she's also a mum of 5 month old Odette.  Brittany talks openly about how she faces the stresses of both politics and parenthood.

EP34: Politics and Parenthood with Brittany Lauga

All eyes are beautiful, as Louise says, and they also tell us who we are, what experiences we've had, and which parts of us need the most nurturing. www.discoverthepoweroftouch.com

EP33: What your eyes are telling you: Iridology with Louise Kerwin

Patricia Marsh was diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia at the age of 15.  She's in a wheelchair and as she explains, her nervous system is affected, but not her mind.  And it's a fiercly positive mind at that!  

EP32: A wheelchair and a positive attitude with Patricia Marsh

Sally Faulkner lives on a farm surrounded by animals of all kinds.  She talks about her love of horses and dogs brings depth and meaning to her life.

EP31: Why animals make us happy with Sally Faulkner

Hayley Holt is a mother of 5 with a full time job and she used to be addicted to ice.  This is her story of how she got into the drug and also how the love of her family helped her get out and start to build a meaningful life again.  

EP30: The journey back from an ICE addiction with Hayley Holt

It turns out that being part of your community is one of the major factors in a long and happy life.  So how connected are you?  Martin Elms is from CQUniversity's Village Festival and he talks us through how he finds and helps to create that community connection. http://thevillagefestival.org.au

EP29: Being part of a community with Martin Elms (CQUniversity's Village Festival)

66 years ago Brigid Holmes was Australia's youngest female pilot, and today at age 83, she is quite possibly Australia's oldest Volunteer Coast Guard, on a crew that goes out on ocean rescues regularly.  She is an adventurer... be inspired!

EP28: Be an adventurer with Brigid Holmes

Stacey Curcio is a Naturopath and the owner of Cultivating Wellness and she talks us through what her pillars for wellness are and gives some simple tips on making big changes in our health and wellbeing. www.cultivatingwellness.com.au

EP27: Cultivating Wellness with Stacey Curcio

Science is telling us to get into the sun & the ocean for all kinds of benefits including happiness.  Hayley Ohl is the owner of Jump Start Fitness and she's also a Surf Life Saver.  She talks about why having a life in the surf and the sun makes people happy!

EP26: The Sunshine Life with Hayley Ohl

If you've ever had to step onto the stage and present or perform infront of people you will know the overwhelming feeling that is stagefright.  Amanda Hock from Lock and Hock Productions has some fantastic tips for getting through and enjoying the moment!  

EP25: Conquering nerves with Amanda Hock

Katie McCray is a Wellbeing Teacher focusing on helping children to build skills like confidence and resilience.  Hear how you can help support a child to be all of those things and more!

EP24: Wellbeing for Children with Katie McCray

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