What We Teach Our Children | Kim Kleidon

EP 42 Bryn Edwards – Nature vs Nurture

What We Teach Our Children

EP 42 Bryn Edwards – Nature vs Nurture

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“We’re not in a mental health crisis at the moment – it’s an emotional health crisis…”

This statement stopped me in my tracks. As I thought about what I was hearing it started to make sense – emotional dysregulation is a symptom of many mental health conditions, and whilst emotional and mental health are closely related, they are distinctly different.

Mental health encompasses cognitive functions – how we think, learn, and cope with stress. Emotional health focuses on our ability to comprehend, manage, and express feelings in a healthy way. If we haven’t been shown how to regulate our emotions, could that be interpreted as a mental health issue?

According to Organisational Psychologist, Bryn Edwards, our lives are increasingly rationalised, intellectualised, and analysed. He believes we’ve been taught to think, analyse, and reframe when confronted with emotional disruptions or feelings – trying to think and talk our way out of feelings isn’t a long-term strategy.

“We’ve all got baggage. We’ve all had things happen early in life that left a mark. And if we never learned how to move through those experiences properly, we carry them. They don’t go away. They just wait. And then they show up — at work, at home, under pressure. That 8-year-old, 12-year-old part of us starts driving the bus. We react, we shut down, we wonder “Who even am I right now?”

In this episode Organisational Psychologist, Bryn Edwards, delivers an uncomfortable truth about the fragility of our being.

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EP 41 Namarca Corowa – Respect & Accountability

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EP 41 Namarca Corowa – Respect & Accountability

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We live in communities within a society, so why do we expect all our social issues should be addressed by governing bodies?

Historically, humans have looked out for each other – the village mentality, but something has changed, and it seems we’re living in silos. Even families are disconnected, separated by distance and busyness.

Generational legacies are something we’d all like leave, for some it’s a family business or wealth creation, for others it’s culture or beliefs, genetics or wisdom.

My guest today has been raised in a family legacy of culture and tradition…

Born in regional Queensland, Australia – Namarca Corowa spent the first 3 weeks of life without a name…it was his grandfather – a Paramount Chief of Tanna Island, Vanuatu who bestowed a traditional title on him.

The concept of paramount chief is central to Tanna’s social structure, representing leadership, prestige, and cultural identity. As the 50th grandchild it took Namarca some time to understand the significance of his birthright. The significance of being the first son of a first son, in a long line of belonging.

Reconcile Life Director Namarca, shares his vision for a future where respect and values form a foundation for relationships in our communities.

Learn more about what constitutes Domestic and Family Violence online via your government websites and search for counselling hotlines or family support services in your local area.

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EP 40 Barb Hill – Community & Belonging

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EP 40 Barb Hill – Community & Belonging

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Childhood trauma is more common than you think…

Children who experience a distressing or harmful event can live with lasting negative effects on their emotional, mental, and physical health.

These events can include abuse, neglect, witnessing violence, experiencing accidents or natural disasters. It’s crucial to recognise that a child’s response to trauma can vary, and even seemingly minor events may be overwhelming for a young child.

Whilst identifying and addressing trauma early can mitigate long-term effects, there are also other considerations to be aware of – firstly that the trauma may not reveal itself until many years after the event and may be triggered by circumstances later in life.

A sense of community and belonging is essential for our wellbeing and societal health. Without support and identity, we can feel isolated, stressed, and struggle to establish purpose.

Mother and Integrated Mental Wellness Coach Barb Hill shares how her childhood experience shaped the rest of her life and continues to influence how she shows up.

Barb’s story is one of a ‘survivor’, from her premature birth, through family adversity, abuse, and SIDS, to recovery and finding peace in her own truth.

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EP 39 Geraldine Zadkiel – Emotional Patterns

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EP 39 Geraldine Zadkiel - Emotional Patterns

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Have you ever thought about why we have an emotional reaction in certain situations? You might feel like you’re on autopilot when the stress builds and you explode over something that probably didn’t warrant an angry outburst.

Emotional patterns are formed early in childhood and become deeply ingrained over our lifetime. They become habitual, shaped by a combination of our childhood experiences, ongoing social interactions, and personal interpretations of events that become our beliefs.

These patterns influence everything from how we perceive and react to stress, through to how we form and maintain relationships – even with ourselves. Traumatic events can have a profound and lasting effect on our emotional wellbeing.

Children learn through observing our emotional responses and by experiencing the consequences of their emotional expressions in social interactions. The habit is formed through repetition – which also means we can form new and more positive emotional habits.

Qualified Kinesiologist and mother Geraldine Zadkiel specialises in anxiety, depression and childhood trauma, which is a very personal subject.

Geraldine’s story will inspire you to think differently about self-love and how you can demonstrate healthy emotional patterns for those around you.

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EP 38 Neil Milton – Leading with Empathy

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EP 38 Neil Milton – Leading with Empathy

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What qualities do you look for in a great leader?

Historically, great leaders have demonstrated the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others towards a shared vision or goal. This often involves strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the capacity to foster collaboration. Additionally, effective leaders frequently exhibit resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to ethical conduct.

In the 21st Century adaptability and agility are only two fundamental principles to effective leadership. Leaders not only need to embrace technology and foster innovation, but build strong, trusting relationships with their people, which requires empathy and vulnerability. Something Neil Milton feels is missing in many workplaces.

As a Leadership Coach he’s identified a need for practical guidance and developed a methodology that we, as a society could benefit from. Leading with empathy and vulnerability, identifies that we are all human and as such have similar needs, dreams, and capacity. Something we as parents could demonstrate to our children.

This conversation will provide an opportunity to reflect on what we value when it comes to the culture of our workplaces, schools and even government.

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