Podcast

[powerpress] Language warning!! This week’s story comes with a language warning for those of you who may be listening in the presence of children or anyone offended by the F word in general conversation. From Gen X to Z society has inordinately changed – technology advancement has influenced every aspect of life and driven economies, […]

[powerpress] January 2025 heralded the release of the Australian Government’s first National Autism Strategy. The highly anticipated report lays out “a vision for a safe and inclusive society for all Autistic people in line with international human rights”, the goal: “to improve the quality of life for all Autistic people in a way that is […]

[powerpress] Our very existence relies on clean air, water, and healthy soil. Why? Because without these basic building blocks of life, nothing could live on this planet. So, should we know more about earth’s ecosystems and cycles? In the previous conversation with Principal Karen Argus (EP 10) about teaching children the skills necessary to grow […]

[powerpress] There’s been many conversations on this podcast about the influence one person can have in our lives. Humans need one consistent mentor to guide and champion them through the formative stages and into adulthood. Those influences come from not only within the family dynamic, but other people we spend time with, like teachers. How […]

[powerpress] I started this podcast because I’m passionate about stories and the power they have to change lives, share knowledge, develop language, compassion and empathy. Driven by a desire to positively shape humanity’s future, I’ve written and published 4 picture books, illustrated by my dear friend Di Skelly Heron. Some of my earliest memories are […]

[powerpress] Can women have it all, without compromise? Probably not, but who can. In the 50’s it was uncommon to see women in the workplace, they were more likely in the home, but that all changed within a decade. The Australian women’s liberation movement (WLM) began in the late 1960’s and continued well into the […]

[powerpress] Have you ever thought about the challenges sole parents face? From financial hardship to the responsibility of day-to-day decisions and discipline, feeling judged, not good enough, or even a failure. Parenting is challenging enough on so many levels, even loving couples can be unprepared for the major changes when a newborn enters the home. […]

[powerpress] Founder of Future Strong Education Creator of the Brain-SET Environment Formula The importance of education and its benefits for children and young adults, is widely recognised globally. A good education provides social and emotional development, prospects for employment, national economic outcomes, and improved health rates, whilst fostering confidence, creativity, curiosity and problem solving. All […]

[powerpress] Australian Age of Dinosaurs – Collection Supervisor What did you dream of becoming when you were a child?An astronaut, artist, archaeologist, or chef?Perhaps you wanted to be on tv or the silver screen. Often parents have other ideas for a child’s future, they may see a distinct trait of success in a specific career […]

[powerpress] Co-Founder Minds Aligned Humans are holistic beings, meaning that we are made up of complex systems, which are integrated and rely on each other to function at optimal levels. Treating conditions based on this approach considers our physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Many health practitioners are now acutely aware that an imbalance […]

[powerpress] The Family Architect Love and respect form the foundation of relationships, something Phillipa Scott is devoted to helping people achieve as they plan a family. As a doula with a degree in social science majoring in sociology, Philippa experienced first-hand the effects of birth trauma for new parents, recognising that those without a village […]

[powerpress] Andrea is a Social Scientist, Social Planner who’s worked in Legislation, Policy and policy development, projects, planning approval, and measuring social impacts – effectively understanding how to maximise benefits whilst minimising harm to individuals, groups and communities. Social scientists study society, humans, and human behaviour – so I’m keen to learn how Andrea’s knowledge […]

[powerpress] Explore the early years of a child’s development and understand how your child learns through what they see, hear, feel, and react to. External behaviour can be an indication of internal struggles to communicate something they may not understand. Kari is the author of Raising a Mentally Fit Generation, researcher, and teacher who has […]

How do we nurture creative, connected, resilient, emotionally intelligent, and empowered children? It takes a village, or what we call a community – so if you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility….you’re not alone. We are surrounded by people who can support us, family, friends, and professionals – who all play an influential role in shaping […]