Have you heard about the Blue Zones? with Bec Bowie At Wellbeings & Co we often talk about the ‘Blue Zones’. Five small regions where life expectancy and quality of life are higher than anywhere else in the world. Unwittingly, Bec Bowie has managed to create her own Blue Zone in the form of a café in Newcastle, called Estabar. For the past 17 years Bec has managed to bring the ingredients together which make those Blue Zone regions health and wellbeing hubs. Bec’s passion for eating local, and seasonal, moving regularly, and taking a childlike approach to life has contributed to the health and wellbeing of her little community. All of which makes perfect sense as she takes us back to her upbringing in Taree, on the NSW Mid North Coast. Just like the community Bec serves, you will love her attitude to life.

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Have you heard of the Blue Zones?

What works for you?

To say Martin Gillespie has had some personal hurdles to jump over in recent years, is a total understatement. As we continue to bring you stories of people going to extraordinary lengths to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities, Martin’s is sure to resonate with you. Originally hailing from Glasgow, this enthusiastic, funny, (yes, he reminds me of Billy), champion of holistic wellbeing tells it like it is, warts and all, and makes perfect sense at the same time. A great combination of life experience, and focused, extensive research. Enjoy

Just Breathe

Paul Harrison has served in the military, been a first responder, and worked for many years in the security industry. All of which led him down a path many struggle to come back from. Paul’s life was saved by a friend who took the simple step of checking in on him at what turned out to be a critical moment. Like so many people who come that close to death, Paul has made the most of his second chance at life by devoting himself to helping others turn their lives around. In the years since Paul took this direction, he has amassed an enormous amount of knowledge around mind health He tells his story and shares insights simply and honestly, and we know you’ll get an enormous amount out of listening to this episode.

The call that saved a life

Wellbeings & Co Podcast notes Ep 11 Soul of the Earth Spending time with proud indigenous woman Maree Edwards is always a rewarding and enriching experience, and this conversation is no different, as we discuss the focus given to health and wellbeing her workplace and finding more effective ways to reconcile the differences between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Maree also talks openly about how hard she’s worked on her mental health over the years, and how along that path has been reminded of the universal healing powers of nature, combined with sharing the ancient wisdom around Aboriginal culture throughout the broader community. When it comes down to it, our overall wellbeing will always be enhanced by enriching human connection. And the need to listen to understand in order find empathy has never been greater than it is right now. Enjoy our yarn.

Soul of the Earth

Let’s face it, we’ve all been blindsided by the events of 2020, left feeling uncertain, challenged and frustrated on all fronts. Going into the new year will continue to be a readjustment period, and attaining permanent stability will not be possible in 2021 on a global or national scale, everything will simply still be too much in flux. In this episode, Garth and Suze want to provide you with some foundations for the future, sharing their philosophy of how to maintain balance and a calm state of mind, and remind you of the importance of setting yourself up to be compassionate and resilient amongst the continuing uncertainty. So, the goal for 2021 is that we search for stability, accept the seas are still tempestuous, keep our ship upright, and refocus on navigating to our new normal.

The Wobbly Ladder

When Susie sat down to have a chat with her dad, Mike, on the eve of his 85th birthday, she wasn’t overly surprised to hear how his simple life philosophy has positively impacted his health and wellbeing for all these years.

Thrive @ 85

Shereen Lister always wanted to be a teacher. And, being a very organised and driven sort of person, she achieved her dreams and became a high school drama teacher when she left school. But bubbling underneath Shereen's hard work and focus was something else. Something that would eventually lead to the wheels falling off, well and truly... In this episode, Shereen shares her story, and tells Garth how she has used her own experiences to begin to help others deal with burnout and anxiety.

"The wheels fell off, well and truly"; anxiety and burnout with Shereen Lister

Tony Rhodes became a plumber when he was fifteen, but soon realised he was a born leader. In this episode you’ll hear how Tony grew from the sort of boss everyone feared, to the sort of leader most of us aspire to be. His philosophy around putting the people first, and watching your business prosper is a case study not to be missed. Full of self-reflection, honesty, and pearls of practical wisdom. Enjoy!

Walking the talk; an interview with Tony Rhodes

How easy would life be if we discovered the secret to building good habits and breaking bad habits? In this episode we look at how bad habits are formed, why they can be so hard to break, and how thanks to a little thing called ‘the Habit Loop’ we can take more control of our daily behavioural patterns.

The power of habit

Who can argue that courage is a universally admired quality and something everybody wants? It is also a topic of discussion and a source of great interest, as it is something that appears to be in short supply at moment. Philosophers have been debating it’s worth for centuries, while a range of research interests such as psychology, leadership, education and sociology came in later focusing more on fear than on courage. In this episode we delve into the various characteristics of courage and help clarify the benefits that being courageous bring to our lives, especially when it comes to our health and wellbeing. 

Why courage eats resilience for breakfast

It’s not often you get to sit with a Balinese spiritual healer and talk about the simplicity and wholistic health effects of yoga. That’s just what I did recently when Ketut Arsana, also known as Sri Guru, paid a visit our home town. Inhale: calm your body, exhale: smile and relax as this amazing practitioner shares his wisdom on something people of all ages can get so many health and wellbeing benefits from.

Yoga is for everybody

If the thought of waking up everyday passionate exhausts or overwhelms you, why not try being curious. It's much more achievable and, as Garth and Suze will explain, a lot of fun.

Being Curious

Meet Susie Russell, the co-founder of Wellbeings & co. In this thrilling episode, Susie explains the rash decision for making herself a priority and doing what was necessary to improve her ailing health. Just like putting the oxygen mask on yourself first during a mid-air emergency, Susie explains how the people around her benefitted from the decision to look after herself before taking care of those around her.

Putting your health and self first

Before we go too far, Garth wants to share a bit more about his story, including his slightly whacky upbringing, which set him up on a path of preventative health and personal development. It becomes clear that a mission to turn human beings into thriving wellbeings was inevitable.

Garth and Susie share their story and give you helpful tips along the way, to living a good life, by improving the relationship you have with yourself, and then all those around you.

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