EP 37 Andy Phanthapangna, Trent Merrin, & Jett Ferro – Vison & Values

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EP 37 Andy Phanthapangna, Trent Merrin, & Jett Ferro – Vison & Values
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Over the previous episodes there’s been a clear and repeated message about identity and how, what we do tends to define us at different points in our lives. The emotional and psychological toll varies, as do the treatment methods available.

What works for you may not work for someone else and it’s modelling vulnerability for our children that allows them to ask for help.

In our tech dominated world, being able to communicate with us has never been more important for our children’s safety. Their online world is full of opportunities and threats, which we need to manage and help them navigate. Gaming is just one example of an online world that few parents understand, however it’s our responsibility to not only moderate time or monitor usage, but to encourage critical thinking and better choices in the games they interact with. Something Jett Ferro expands on in this episode from personal experience.

Former rugby league pro-athlete Trent Merrin is also using his personal experience with science based cold therapy to help others. Teaming up with Founder of the Paragon Group, Andy Phanthapangna and Tech whizz Jett who manages business operations for the Group – they’re building relationships with community leaders to deliver improved outcomes and access for people living outside big cities.

If there’s one concept you’ll take away from this conversation it’s the importance of collaborative communities.Discover more:

Website: https://mmanagement.com.au/ & https://freezeyourself.com.au/

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EP 36 Alex Egeler – Identity vs Labels

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EP 36 Alex Egeler – Identity vs Labels
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Trigger warning….

This episode contains conversations about mental health challenges in a child, including depression and self-harm, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

In the 21st century I often find it difficult to understand why we continue to perpetuate traditional roles and expectations of men and women. For decades we’ve been calling for equality and equity, yet the same stigma associated with gender roles pervades. How do we break from tradition, from old patterns that don’t serve us?

After my conversation with Michael Ray in Episode 7 it became very clear that as a society, we remain stuck in a 1950’s mentality that’s supported by advertising and product marketing. Women are portrayed as the homemaker and caregiver, when in truth there are more and more men stepping into that role for a variety of reasons.

Former Aerospace executive Alex Egeler recognised that he and his wife were in way too deep working 50 hours a week, as their family grew. Sharing the care initially through parenting leave, Alex chose to leave his industry to create a business that allowed him to be the lead caretaker. It hasn’t been easy; however, stepping away has allowed Alex who’s now a Career & EQ Coach to get through some of the most difficult challenges.

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Website: https://www.empathicegg.com

Linkedin:
http://linkedin.com/in/alex-egeler-empathic-egg

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EP 35 Jayneen Sanders – Gender Bias

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EP 35 Jayneen Sanders - Gender Bias
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Modern life has created generations of digitally connected but socially isolated and often lonely people, putting pressure on health and education systems.

It’s now more important than ever for us to reconnect and be present – especially for children.

For humans feeling connected to others is crucial for well-being, impacting mental and physical health, social skills, and overall happiness. It’s a fundamental human need. When fulfilled it can be linked to lower stress, improved emotional regulation, and increased resilience.

Social connection also contributes to a sense of belonging, purpose, and self-worth. 

Which begs the question – why do we polarise and alienate others as a society?

An ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality that permeates families, workplaces, and communities globally, is doing great harm. Male vs female, racial profiling, religious discrimination, the list goes on.

My guest today grew up on a family farm – free to wander, wonder, and be in awe of the world around her. A writer for children, Jayneen Sanders is a former teacher and passionate advocate for the empowerment of children. With over 130 titles published, she sees our role as responsible leaders in society is to redefine a culture that no longer serves us.

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Website: https://e2epublishing.info/

Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayneen-sanders-aka-jay-dale-5a504821/

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EP 34 Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport – Family Culture

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EP 34 Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport – Family Culture
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From the ‘LOST BOYS’ report in the UK to the Anxious Generation in the US – this week we’re analysing a global breakdown in community with two siblings who’ve decided to act, helping families create their own unique culture.

Family culture encompasses core values, traditions, beliefs and behaviours that define and shape interactions with community and the world around them. Influenced by a family’s history, experience, and external cultural forces – it is the thread that binds a family together, fostering a sense of belonging, identity and shared purpose.

Something my guests Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport feel is disappearing.

“Two things have happened – one, we’ve had a breakdown in communities, people are less involved in religion and civic organisations, but also we have so much more competition from the outside.” Steven Shapiro tells us.

 As Former Educators Steven and Nancy want everyone on the planet to benefit from their family life experience, which underpins the foundations of their app ‘Our Family Culture’. “That’s the generational legacy of parenting – when we build really strong cultures, when we raise our kids with really clear values, it shows up generations after we’re gone.” Steven Shapiro talks about how even though his children never met his father the values instilled in him were passed on naturally.

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Website: https://ourfamilyculture.org/

Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-shapiro-experience-matters/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysrapport/

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EP 33 Luke Taylor – Confidence Crisis

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Young men and boys are struggling in the areas of education, employment and health – just three categories recently evaluated by researchers at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in the UK. With mental health in decline and a rise in suicide statistics, the CSJ is calling on the government to urgently address these issues.

A State of the Nation Report, ‘Lost Boys’ takes a deep dive into 6 aspects of life for boys and young men…Education, employment, family, health, crime, and technology and pornography. The results of the study are alarming and something we’re seeing across Australia and the US.

Project lead Luke Taylor is 24 and feels grateful that he’s had the best education, is employed and has a stable family that set him up for a positive life, as you’ll hear today that’s not the case for a high percentage of boys and men.

The report compiled with the assistance of hundreds of grassroots charities across the UK, also reveals the tables have turned as more girls and women excel in education, are strongly represented in employment, and health.

So, what’s going on for our boys and men? How can we support them to thrive – become confident, caring men?

Discover more:

Lost Boys – Report
https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CSJ-The_Lost_Boys.pdf

Website
https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/about/csj-staff/luke-taylor

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