Kath Koschel has proven time and time again just how resilient she is. As a young girl, all Kath wanted to do was play cricket. Kath trained hard and got to the top of her game to play professionally for New South Wales. But after only four games, Kath broke her back and wound up in rehab with a diagnosis of paralysis.  How does one so young deal with such a devastating blow?? Energetic, determined and gritty, Kath thought, 'bugger that' and taught herself to walk again. Sadly after beating her diagnosis of paralysis and learning to walk again, Kath's life came crashing down again when she lost her partner to suicide. Kath has experienced many other adversities; people have often said to her, "I could not have coped and got through the things you have suffered" Kath's doesn't believe this for a second; she thinks anyone can get through anything.  Kath relies on three tools, Gratitude, Humour and Kindness, to help her tackle life and look after her mental health.  Kath, an active mental health advocate, is the founder of Kindness Factory, a global not for profit organisation and movement which inspires ordinary people to do extraordinary things.  Tune in to listen to another fab, engaging and inspiring episode of Pods with Posh and Pool - Join Jo, Sue and Kath as they chat, facing adversity, 'Resilience' - what it is, do we all have it, can it be learned? And Kath's 3-top tips for upgrading our mental health that we can all easily implement in our life.  Find out more about Kath's beautiful soul goal at www.kindnessfactory.com  

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3-Tips for a Mental Health Upgrade with Kath Koschel

We are living in uncertain times - learning Resilience is more important now than ever before.  Are you a parent or caregiver of young children who is dreading the impending teen years ahead? Would you like to prepare now for the teen years, so you and your child have good foundational life skills to cope with upcoming emotional and physical changes? Would you like to understand the role of Resilience and how it can help your children navigate life? There's no doubt about it, parenting is tough, and it would be lovely if it came with a step by step guide book on how the heck to do it.  Join Jo and Sue from ImpACT-Mental Health and authors of HATE MYSELF HATE MY LIFE - A Teenage Guide to finding self-confidence and inner-love, as they discuss one of their favourite topics - Resilience, and specifically, building resilience for the teen years.  What is Resilience?, why it is important?, and how we can help our children learn and develop it so they have skills to and mindset to help them get through challenges, disappointments and adversities of life? After all, adversity doesn't discriminate. Pain and failures will come our way and we all need techniques and strategies in our toolbox to survive and thrive.  It takes a village to raise a child.  The more knowledge we have the better we can be.   To each and every parent, caregiver, and educator - well done, you're doing a great job!  

Building Resilience for the Teen Years! with Jo and Sue

What obstacles prevent you from living a fulfilled life? What excuses are you making? What is stopping you from achieving the 'perceived' unachievable? Tune in to this high energy episode to be inspired and blown away by Cam Calkoen (2020 Speaker of the Year - National Speakers Association of New Zealand) Cam is not one to let anything hold him back. Doctors said he would never be able to talk or run at a very high level - Cam decided otherwise!!! Errrrrmmmmmm, speaker of the year and full-time ex-athlete who has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro???!!!! - nope, Cam has certainly not allowed Cerebral Palsy to stop him from doing the 'perceived' unachievable. Cam is an inspiration who chooses the direction of his life, sets targets and likes to smash goals. Cam's positive energy is addictive! Join Jo, Sue and Cam as they discuss the importance of dreams, the advantages of thinking outside the box, the ability to push through our comfort zones and an egg & spoon race!!! "Dream big, achieve more." ~Cam Calkoen~ Find Cam at www.camcalkoen.com  

Achieving the Unachievable with Cam Calkoen

How do you deal with the loss of a loved one? What is your coping mechanism? What gets you through life's tough times? Dean Payn has a bright smile, a warm personality and a big heart. But we know behind every happy face there lies a story. Dean is an Entrepreneur, Visionary and the founder of The Crate flexible office space. The Crate is a shared working community hub for an assortment of businesses; it is open, bright, friendly, nurturing, supportive and inclusive - all of which genuinely epitomises Dean himself.  Aged 15, Dean lost his brother who happened to be his best buddy, in a tragic accident. How does one so young, cope and live through something so huge?? Dean may have been labelled 'the eternal optimist', but does this come naturally to him or is it a conscious decision? What are the warning signs we need to notice to keep ourselves in tip top health, both physically and mentally? What is a legacy and do we have to die to leave one? Join Jo, Sue and Dean as they chat Faith, Loss and Inspiration. Listen in to hear Dean open his heart and share his story of tragedy, and how it has helped mould his life. https://thecrate.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/thecratesharedspace  

Loss, Faith & Inspiration with Dean Payn

Are you living with an eating disorder? Do you feel lonely and isolated? Do you know someone with an eating disorder and can't understand how they feel or what they are going through? Are you struggling with your mental health and the need to be in control? Then this is a must listen to episode for you!! Poppy Wortman; yoga teacher, celebrant and author of 'The tale of Poppy and Ed' is brave and courageous as she shares with us what it is really like to live with an Eating Disorder. 'The tale of Poppy and Ed' started as a blog while travelling, intending to help her mum understand her relationship with Ed, but soon turned into her first self-penned book about her own experience of living with an eating disorder for 20 years. Ed was once poppy's entire life, controlling her every thought, action and feeling. For 20 years Poppy's self-worth was attached to weight and shape. Now a yoga teacher who is at peace with who she is, listen in to hear all about her journey from pain to peace.  Join Jo, Sue and Poppy as they talk about the myths of eating disorders, the stigmas and shame attached to behaviours, and the embarrassment and humiliation victims carry. To connect with Poppy you can find her on www.poppedthequestion.co.nz or Instagram: poppyrosewort To read more about HATE MYSELF HATE MY LIFE -https://impact-mentalhealth.com/book/

Living with an Eating Disorder with Poppy Wortman

Jo and Sue, co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health and co-hosts of Pods with Posh and Pool, are passionate about raising awareness of mental health and providing tools, techniques and strategies to help survive and thrive in the world in which we find ourselves.   In this episode Sue and Jo delve into the topic of Worry! Let's face it, most of us have things in our life that cause us concern. Relationships, family, friends, work, money, health and much much more. We can either worry about them or not, and some people will worry more than others. This is all normal, however there are practices that we can include in our life to help us deal with our various worries. Are you a born worrier? Do your worries keep you up at night? Is worrying making you anxious or sick? Does worrying about one thing lead into worrying about many things? Do you worry about situations or scenarios that may never happen?  Worrying - Is it necessary? Should it be avoided? Is there a time and place to worry?  What can we do to help ourselves and our situation when our worries take hold? How does our brain deal with worry and what are the effects of spiralling worries? What things can we introduce into our lives to help us deal with worrying? Join Jo and Sue as they talk about Worry, and all it entails.  According to the English proverb - 'Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere'

Overcoming Worry with Jo and Sue

Sue and Jo, resilience based educators and co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health believe COMPASSION and KINDNESS are the foundations on which we should build our lives. As humans we all make mistakes, we all experience pain and we all fail at times, but how do we deal with these situations? It's all too easy to fall into the pit of self-criticism and self-sabotage, and to reprimand and punish ourselves rather than extending the hand of kindness and compassion. COMPASSION - to recognise the suffering of others and then take action to help, a tangible expression of love for those who are suffering. SELF-COMPASSION - being warm and understanding towards ourselves in times of perceived inadequacy, failure or suffering. How do we practice Compassion and Self-Compassion? What stops us from being Compassionate? When we can't find Compassion and the lessons within? Join Jo and Sue as they chat about healing, grieving, jealousy, coming out of ego, being non judgemental and the benefits compassion brings to ourselves and everyone around us.  www.impact-mentalhealth.com Love, light and hearts filled with sunshine!!!

Understanding Compassion with Jo and Sue

Jo and Sue, co-hosts of Pods with Posh and Pool and co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health dive in to the juicy topic of Freedom. 'Freedom - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants. The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.' Are you truly free? Do you act, speak and think in a way that is in line with your values, your soul, and with your heart? Do you live authentically or are you tied down by societal expectations, or the expectations of others? Are you aware of your identity or are you lost and trying to find yourself? Join Jo and Sue as they talk enlightenment, feelings, finding our true selves, and the elusive search for happiness. Freedom - what does it really mean, and how it can be achieved? Tune in to find out! A great episode full of Jo & Sue's usual delight and insight. Love, light & peace    

How do we find FREEDOM? with Jo and Sue

Welcome to Pods with Posh and Pool Coaching Series - on this episode you will hear a coaching session between Sue, Jo and another brave client who is struggling after a marriage break up. Now in his early 50's, with 2 sons aged 17 and 21 his wife has recently left. He is feeling lost, hurt, and depressed, and wants some tools and strategies to help him cope and move forward. Relationship break ups are hard and they hurt. We are left with feelings and emotions that throw us off balance. There is no rule book for life, hence why most people struggle.  Join us and our guest as we talk break ups, doing things to help you through the tough times, and moving forward. Coaching sessions with Sue and Jo can be booked by emailing them on podswpp@gmail.com Love, light and peace

HELP Coaching Series - Life after a marriage breakup

Welcome to Pods with Posh and Pool Coaching Series - on this episode you will hear a coaching session between Jo, Sue and a very brave client who is having issues in her marriage.  After being married for many years to her second husband, our guest is feeling frustrated, hurt, unheard and angry at the lack of attention from her husband. She doesn't want to leave but can't really see how she can continue living the life she is. She needs love, attention, pleasant conversation and some lovely companionship. She also carries the grief of losing her mother, father and siblings and trauma from when her first marriage came to an end after her first husband had an affair and left.  Adversity doesn't discriminate - pain and suffering is an innate part of life. If we take the steps and look after ourselves we can heal and come to a place of peace.  Join us and our courageous guest as she talks openly and honestly about her feelings, her situation and her despair. And listen to the tips and tools that help her on her journey to a more stable and secure emotional place.  Coaching sessions with Jo and Sue can be booked by emailing them on podswpp@gmail.com Love, light & peace

HELP Coaching Series - I want my husband to change!

David Downs, author of 'A Mild Touch of the Cancer', joins Jo and Sue on this inspiring episode. Back in 2017, David was living an ordinary life in a regular neighbourhood with his wife and three boys. Life changed drastically overnight when after a month-long battle, with what David thought was a touch of the 'mild flu', was indeed diagnosed as a significant dose of cancer. David immediately started on his treatment plan with a large dose of optimism, but along the way, listened to his odds of survival drop from 80%, to 25% to then just 5%. And when all treatments were exhausted in NZ, he had the opportunity to travel to America to be part of a CAR T-cell therapy trial - which thankfully, was a huge success. Cancer is a scary diagnosis for anyone, and often people go through the stages of the SARAH model, Shock, Anger, Resistance, Acceptance, then Hope/Healing. David believes the 'C' word is not a taboo and should not to be whispered, therefore he talks 'loudly' and 'proudly' of Cancer. Join Jo, Sue and David as they chat mindset and techniques to  help face and get through the challenging and darkest of moments. David shares his 3 step self-warming technique that involves Anticipation, Realisation and Reflection - a tool we can all use to enhance our everyday lives. Find David on www.mildtouch.nz Love, Light and Peace

Facing Cancer with Optimism and Humour with David Downs

Welcome to TeenPODS - a podcast series designed to ignite and inspire teens and those in their twenties; addressing topical issues and impACTing Mental Health. Josh Downs is one of four young writers who have written the play 'SUNRISE'. 'SUNRISE' addresses the challenges of four teens who share the perils of dealing with mental health in a group therapy session.  Josh found himself facing feelings of anxiety and was shocked at the sudden onset, as it seemed to come from nowhere and was unexplainable. Josh is open and honest and shares how he suffered panic attacks and other various physical symptoms.  Naming his anxiety 'Pablo' was a winning technique for Josh, as it took away the power of the anxiety and allowed Josh to feel more in control. It also made it easier to talk about to his friends and family - "oh yes, Pablo is playing up today"  Mental Health is close to Josh's heart, and along with the other writers they found an outlet to highlight various issues that our teens are currently dealing with.  'SUNRISE' is a textured, powerful and beautiful play that deals with complex emotional issues including social isolation, parental bullying, perfectionism, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, beautiful hearts and thoughtful sharing.  An insightful episode that will resonate with many teens and adults alike. Join Jo, Sue and Josh as they chat mental health. Love, Light and Peace

'SUNRISE' - Addressing Teen Mental Health - TeenPODS with Josh Downs

Lance Burdett - Consultant, Coach and owner of WARN International (https://www.warninternational.com) was a crisis negotiator and instructor for the New Zealand Police for 13 years, specialising in suicide intervention. In 1999 Lance hit burnout, was suffering depression and had suicidal thoughts. How could he continue to help others when he himself was lost and broken? Lance needed to stop and embarked on a journey of discovery. He learnt how to look after himself, find balance and learnt tools and techniques to deal with worry and life. Now Lance uses his expertise, learning and experience to guide teams through recruitment, training, professional development, motivation and welfare support. An inspirational and thought provoking speaker, Lance certainly has some great stories, knowledge and experience to share.  Join Sue, Jo and Lance as they discuss depression, learning to look after yourself, doing what is right for you, finding balance, neural pathways, being a role model, lists and dealing with worry.  Love, light and peace always.

Transitioning through Stress, Overwhelm and Depression with Lance Burdett

Sean Gordon served 18 years as a principle of schools in NSW and QLD, shares the parenting of 4 children aged 19-25, spent many years as a rescue volunteer and founded SchoolAid - a national charity "empowering young philanthropists" that uses "giving" as a tool to combat the rising incidence of youth suicide, depression and anxiety. Sean believes in the ability of young people to achieve if provided with the right environment and tools. SchoolAid has involved over 60% of Australian schools, and has raised approximately $5.5 million for causes around the world.  Excelling as a Keynote speaker and coach, Sean's passion is helping people get their best work in to the world by challenging mindsets, embracing change, creating culture and taking committed action to achieve results. Join Jo, Sue and Sean as they discuss challenging limiting beliefs, the power of philanthropy and strategies that transform behaviour.  Find Sean on http://seangordon.com.au Love, light and peace

Challenging Mindsets and Embracing Change to Achieve Results with Sean Gordon

Jo and Sue, co-hosts of Pods with Posh and Pool and co-founders of ImpACT-Mental Health are advocates for practicing FORGIVENESS, and believe FORGIVENESS is the tool for freedom and thriving in life. On this episode they discuss: What are the benefits of forgiveness? Why do we forgive? Who can we forgive? How do we forgive? And what effect forgiveness has on our mind, body and spirit? Jo and Sue share their own experience of forgiveness and share the inspirational stories of others. This is an essential listen that will help many people. Please listen, like and share this episode, and leave a 5* review on your podcast app. Love, light and peace

FORGIVENESS - The Tool for Freedom with Jo and Sue

A podcast designed to inspire and challenge listeners through story, experience and insight - to face adversity, learn from suffering and discover how to embrace life with a heart filled with love and gratitude.

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