What We Teach Our Children

S2 EP26 Charles Fowler – Identifying Values

Kim Kleidon — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:03:41 +0000

Living Through Our Turbulent History: Why Values Matter More Than Ever with Charles Fowler – Global Coordinator of World Values Day As ANZAC Day approaches, this memorable conversation with Charles invites us to reflect on history, humanity, and the values that shape our future. Born into a world recovering from World War II, Charles has …

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S2 EP25 Gabby Millgate – Ecological Literacy

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Raising Earth Keepers: Nature, Agency, and the Future of Early Childhood with Gabby Millgate When children are connected to nature from the beginning, they don’t just learn about the world they learn how to care for it. In this week’s episode of What We Teach Our Children, I sit down with Gabby Millgate, former actor and …

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S2 EP24 Meg Faure – Sleep & Co-Regulating

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Nurturing Babies, Supporting Parents, and Building Connection in the Early Years What does it truly mean to support a child in their earliest years of life? In this episode of What We Teach Our Children, I speak with Occupational Therapist, bestselling author, and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure – a global voice in infant care and …

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S2 EP23 Monty Nixon – Listening & Caring

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

What if the most important lessons we can teach our children don’t come from textbooks – but from the land itself? In this powerful and reflective conversation, PhD researcher Monty Nixon shares how Indigenous ways of being, knowing and doing can help reshape modern education systems. From his early experiences on Arrernte Country to his research in …

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S2 EP22 Birgitta Car – History & Colonialism

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to truly belong and why do we try to fit in? Some people grow up knowing exactly where they fit.Others… spend a lifetime navigating the spaces in between. As it is for Birgitta Car – an educator and writer, born in South Africa, raised in Australia, and working in Thailand, her life …

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S2 EP21 Shakira Todd – Co-Existing with Wildlife

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Podcasthon 2026 Special Episode Wildlife conservation in Australia is critical to protecting unique biodiversity, preventing extinction, and maintaining ecological resilience against climate change. With over 2,000 threatened species, conserving native flora and fauna sustains essential ecosystem services, including clean air, water purification, and pollination. It is also vital for managing threats like invasive species and habitat …

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S2 EP20 Anna Noon – Biodiversity & Habitat

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Australia has one of the highest rates of land clearing in the world and the fourth highest extinction rate on the planet. Instead of feeling hopeless, Anna Noon Co-founded The Groundswell Collective, inspired to restore biodiversity through the Miyawaki Tiny Forest method. A former social worker retrained in sustainable living; Anna was watching her hometown …

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S2 EP19 Gavin McCormack – Education Matters

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Love Is the Silent Lesson – Raising Independent, Compassionate Changemakers with belief and belonging. In this deeply personal and practical conversation, Gavin shares how growing up in poverty, bullied and raised without a father, his mother instilled the belief that he could do anything – shaping a lifelong mission to transform education globally. Gavin went …

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S2 EP18 Clint McCrae – Growing Food Connection

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

From Farm to Rooftop – Reimagining How Cities Nourish Communities Guest: Clint McCrae | Co-Founder, Urban Grounding Raised in the farming region of south-west Victoria’s Otways, Clint McCrae grew up immersed in a mixed farming enterprise producing beef, dairy, vegetables and seed potatoes for export. His connection with farming and food is so deep it …

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S2 EP17 Nicholas Marchesi – Dignity & Care

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Co-founder Orange Sky Australia Nicholas Marchesi is a builder, dreamer and doer. In 2014, alongside childhood friend Lucas Patchett, he co-founded Orange Sky Australia starting with a single van named “Sudsy” providing free mobile laundry services to people experiencing homelessness. What began as a practical solution quickly became something far more powerful: a platform for …

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S2 EP16 Raquel Borras – Listen & Understand

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Founder of Raq Vision, Raq The Boat, and host of Rated Gen Z podcast Raquel Borras is a Gen X mum, youth advocate, and bridge-builder between generations who believes the fastest way to heal generational divides is to genuinely listen to young people. In this episode, Raquel returns to share what’s unfolded since Season 1 – including the …

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S2 EP15 Justin Lippiatt – Leading People

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

“My scars are a roadmap to my past, not a highway to my future.” A favourite saying of Entrepreneur Justin Lippiatt, whose leadership experience across decades and industries, goes beyond performance and productivity – in this conversation we explore leadership as a human responsibility. We discuss: • Leadership as legacy – and what our …

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S2 EP14 Mark Rowland – Collaboration & Risk

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Who influences us to become the people we are meant to be? It begins with 5 key people in childhood – our parents, grandparents, family friends or relatives, perhaps a teacher. In this deeply human conversation, ROCeteer’s Chief Collaboration Officer, Mark Rowland shares how childhood influences, family legacy, and a life partner’s unwavering support shaped …

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S2 EP13 Matt Landos – Water IS Life

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The very elements that support life on this planet are killing us – SLOWLY. Last year I came across a question that stopped me in my tracks… What happens when environmental toxins quietly alter biology across generations and why aren’t we talking about it more? This question was posed by Veterinarian & Director of Future …

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S2 EP12 Brent Beauchamp – Waste & Value

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Australia wastes an average of 7.6 million tonnes of food per year! Let that sink in… Individually it equates to 312kg per person and costs our economy more than 36.6 billion! 70% of this food is edible – that blows my mind! It’s not just the economy that’s being impacted either, food waste contributes to …

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S2 EP11 TC Johnstone – Courage & Mortality

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

What if educating our children wasn’t just about answers, but the questions? Recently I watched an inspirational documentary – “The Power of Small”. A story of one woman’s vision to create a Kindness Army and how empowering others to make a difference, ripples out through communities transforming lives long after the initial investment. That led …

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S2 EP 10 Lateefat Odunuga – Humanity in Stories

Kim Kleidon — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This episode contains conversations about mental health challenges in a child, including suicidal ideation, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening. The World Health Organization calls loneliness a global health challenge, affecting one in six people, from adolescents to the elderly. Its impact on wellbeing and longevity is as serious …

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S2 EP 9 Ricky Longshaw – Lead by Example

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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. In this deeply reflective episode, I’m joined by Ricky Longshaw, host of the podcast Humans Like Us, a mentor, a coach, and a …

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S2 EP 8 Suzy Butz – Virtual Disconnection

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Australia’s under-16 social media ban has arrived and many teenagers are struggling. In this timely episode of What We Teach Our Children, somatic psychotherapist Suzy (Suzanne) Butz explains what’s really happening beneath the surface for young people – and how parents can support them using neuroscience-backed, trauma-informed strategies. We discuss: 🎧 Virtual Disconnection is essential …

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S2 EP 7 James Kellock – Friendship & Faith

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

How many friendships made in early childhood last a lifetime? In my own life the answer is none. But for others those early bonds create lasting connections. Today’s guest is someone whose life milestones span continents, cultures, and communities and whose mission is rooted in something beautifully simple: social impact as a force for good. …

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S2 EP 6 Michael G Neece – Fascination & Consideration

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

This week on What We Teach Our Children, we’re joined by Michael G. Neece, Author of In Kind, President of Our Future Is Kind, and co-founder of The Human Summit. In this uplifting and thought-provoking conversation, we explore: 🌟 Why kindness is a performance strategy, not a soft skill  🌟 How psychological safety transforms team …

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S2 EP 5 Eric Em – Prejudice & Shame

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“My parents risked everything on a fishing boat, it wasn’t just reaching land that saved us it was finding community willing to see potential in strangers. I was ashamed of being a refugee. Now I know it’s my greatest strength.” Eric Em’s story is one of resilience, identity, and the power of community. Born in …

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S2 EP 4 Jules Sullivan – Loss & Gratitude

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“When we take care of ourselves, we create the conditions to care for others.” For Jules, personal connection and love are everything – they’re the bonds that support her beyond life and loss. Jules grew up travelling across Australia from the top end of Western Australia, through South Australia and New South Wales before settling …

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S2 EP 3 Cathy Booth – Hope & Compassion

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

From humble beginnings in western Queensland to building an orphanage in Kenya, Cathy Booth has lived a story defined by hope and compassion. As a young girl, Cathy often told her mother that one day she wanted to work in an orphanage. That dream took root and grew stronger with every life experience from living …

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S2 EP 2 Fiona Tuck – Nutrition & Health

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

From glossy 80s diet culture to the wellness trends of today, Fiona Tuck has seen and lived it all. The British-Australian nutritionist, author of The Forensic Nutritionist, and media myth-buster, Fiona shares her journey from eating disorders as a teen to becoming one of Australia’s most trusted voices on nutrition and skincare. We discuss the …

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S2 EP 1 Robyn Simpson – Attitude & Kindness

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000

As the Australian Government prepares to introduce an under-16 social-media ban on December 10, many parents are wondering what it really means for our digital natives. Will it stop bullying or inappropriate content? Or do we need something deeper a culture of kindness that begins long before children go online? Robyn Simpson believes kindness is …

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EP 52 Tim Hewson – Health & Wellbeing

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“This conversation is so important – we are at an inflection point, and what we do matters.” Tim Men’s mental health is in crisis and it’s time we started talking about it differently. Tim Hewson, Founder of Mongrels Men and Manbassador for Men’s Mental Health shares his very personal story of how a corporate career and traditional …

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EP 51 Terry Paule – Safety and Security

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“The world’s fractured, it’s tense and I feel the anxiety.” TP When we think about what drives human behaviour, Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs reminds us that everything begins with the basics, food, water, and safety.Only when those are met can we move toward love, belonging, self-esteem, and ultimately, self-actualisation. Yet across the world today, …

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EP 50 Hyahno Moser – Adventure & Play

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Play is not just fun it’s a fundamental human right. I often hear adults and parents alike, lamenting the loss of the carefree childhood, when children had the freedom to explore, play in the street with their neighbours, and even walk to the corner store to buy an ice block in summer. What’s changed? Childhood …

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EP 49 Kari Sutton – Digital Resilience

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000

How do we prepare children to thrive in a world dominated by digital media? Returning to the podcast this week is Kari Sutton, Author of Raising a Mentally Fit Generation, speaker, and internationally recognised Early Childhood Consultant. With over 30 years of experience in education, much of it focused on early childhood and diverse needs, …

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EP 48 Brett Azzopardi – Information & Technology

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:00:05 +0000

Gaming prevalence among young children in Australia, is growing with high usage rates, particularly for video games where 93% of 5-14-year-olds play regularly and nearly half of 8–17-year-olds play online multiplayer games. Concerns around addiction, in-game bullying, predators, and excessive screen time exist, however there are benefits for our digital generations if we ensure protections and oversee …

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EP 47 Sofia Geraghty – Alchemy & Intuition

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:05:00 +0000

As a society, there is great weight in benchmarked developmental milestones, which are necessary to measure a child’s physical and cognitive abilities. Whilst we focus on raising disciplined humans with social graces and manners, spiritual guidance is often led by religious belief, which can stifle individual transformation (spiritual alchemy). Sofia Geraghty grew up surrounded …

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EP 46 – Angela White – Rites of Passage

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Rites of passage are universal — every culture on earth has a way of marking the transition from child to adult. The question is: how do we guide today’s teens with purpose?” In this episode of What We Teach Our Children, I speak with Angela White, Chief Operating Officer of The Rite Journey. With deep …

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EP 45 Marja Jarvis – Strength & Independence

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000

What does it take to live a life of strength and independence? This week on What We Teach Our Children, meet Marja Jarvis — born in the Netherlands, adventurous from the start, she credits her mother for imprinting a wanderlust for life and travel. Leaving the motherland as a young graduate of physiotherapy, Marja lived …

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EP 44 Megan Stray – Healthy Minds Matter

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000

With bullying statistics reaching significant highs, our youth mental health has never been more important. A 2023 study revealed that victims of bullying are at an increased risk for developing eating disorders like binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia. These psychiatric conditions take a physical and mental toll on sufferers and their families. Approximately one third …

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EP 43 Maggie Ciobanu – Critical Thinking

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Bullying, it’s a scourge on our societies across the globe! Described as the repeated and intentional use of words or actions against others to cause distress and isolation. Teasing, abuse, intimidation, threats, violence, and exclusion all constitute bullying. In the 70’s and 80’s most bullying was experienced in person, however technology and devices now mean …

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EP 42 Bryn Edwards – Nature vs Nurture

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“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 …

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EP 41 Namarca Corowa – Respect & Accountability

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:00:18 +0000

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 …

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EP 40 Barb Hill – Community & Belonging

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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 …

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EP 39 Geraldine Zadkiel – Emotional Patterns

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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 …

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EP 38 Neil Milton – Leading with Empathy

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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 …

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

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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 …

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EP 36 Alex Egeler – Identity vs Labels

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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 …

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EP 35 Jayneen Sanders – Gender Bias

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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, …

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EP 34 Steven Shapiro & Nancy Shapiro Rapport – Family Culture

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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 …

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EP 33 Luke Taylor – Confidence Crisis

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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. …

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EP 32 Deborah Fay – Respectful Communication

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“Our parenting was largely unconscious and maybe that’s a large part of the problem, for families these days – we’re not conscious until we need to be” Deborah Fay If parenting was easy and natural, our children would have their needs met. My guest today speaks about being intentional in parenting, and how having respect …

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EP 31 Kari Sutton – Setting Boundaries

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“I’m not talking about wrapping kids in bubble wrap, I’m saying age-appropriate risk is important – allowing them to get online is important, but we have to teach them the skills in early childhood…” Kari Sutton A recent ‘Lost Boys’ report from The Centre for Social Justice in the UK has found that early online …

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EP 30 Gregary Burnsen Hicks – Hope and Scope

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 22 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Gen Z have the world in the palm of their hand, which has allowed them to create their own culture and explore the endless possibilities afforded to them through digital connection. Born between 1997 and 2010/12, (there’s some debate about the cutoff) they’re generally considered to currently be aged 13-28 (2025). The first generation to …

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EP 29 Raquel Borras – Virtual Connection

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 15 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Founder of Raq.vision, Raq the Boat Show, & Rated Gen Z Podcast.“We as adults have a responsibility – we can’t just point our fingers and blame them. They didn’t create social media, we did.” Raquel Borras Netflix latest streaming sensation ‘Adolescents’ has sparked a global conversation about our teens. The British production cinematically shot in …

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EP 28 – Corey Gaidzionis – Emotions & Empathy

Kim Kleidon — Fri, 09 May 2025 02:00:00 +0000

We’ve all heard of IQ and understand how that’s quantified, but do you know how to evaluate your EQ? Emotional Quotient encompasses our ability to perceive, understand, use, and manage emotions. More commonly referred to as Emotional Intelligence, it’s become a hot topic in relation to our children. The core competencies that underpin our level …

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EP 27 – Brad Stafford Butcher – Music & Appreciation

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 01 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“Parenthood isn’t about raising kids it’s about you – how you react, how you behave…” – Brad Stafford Butcher. The benefits of music are well researched, regulating our emotional state, reducing stress, assisting with sleep, and increasing focus. From the womb to the tomb, it often forms a cultural foundation that’s influenced by our exposure …

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EP 26 – Dr. Vi Tu Banh – Skills & Self-determination

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000

“If your purpose serves the greater good, the universe will move mountains for you.” Dr. Vi Tu Banh If life is difficult for our fractured families within communities in developed countries, imagine what it would be like to have your country torn apart by war leaving your family refugees. No home, no country, no community …

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EP 25 Christian Vinceneux – Behaviour and Regulation

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Neurodivergent Coach serving neurodiverse families – specialising in Autism & ADHD. “Your child is not giving you a hard time – they are having a hard time.” Christian Vinceneux. In the previous episode – Heritage Farmer Jade Miles talked about how regenerating landscapes, reconnecting people with their food and the land from which it grows, …

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EP 24 Jade Miles – Change & Growth

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Author/Podcaster/Farmer/CEO of Sustainable Table Previously on What We Teach Our Children: We’ve been exploring the importance of creating community – contributing to something greater, feeling a sense of belonging, and building healthier cities through regenerative architecture. Why is that so important? As a species our very survival depends on us coming together cohesively to face …

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EP 23 Dr Fiona Gray – Resource & Agency

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Regenerative Architect & Biophilic Design Consultant Previously on What We Teach Our Children: Family Architect Philippa Scott spoke about the importance of building a community – especially parents who may not have family and a support network where they live and work. Life is transient for many, and our careers can take us places that …

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EP 22 Philippa Scott – Parenting & Pressure

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:49:12 +0000

The Family Architect – Therapeutic Birth and Parenting Coach Previously on What We Teach Our Children: John Cardamone’s harrowing story of being sexually abused by a family member, echoed the sentiments of Child Safety Expert Kristy McVee (EP20), to teach our children body safety. John knows nothing is more important to a child than feeling …

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EP 21 John Cardamone – Safety & Security

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Disclosure Response specialist – Body Safety Educator Last time on What We Teach Our Children, Child Safety expert Kristi McVee urged us to teach our children body safety, after all we teach them water safety, road safety, energy safety – all kinds of safety…yet it’s a parent’s worst fear for their child to be abducted …

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EP 20 Kristi McVee – Autonomy & Abuse

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Child Safety Expert & Abuse Prevention Educator In previous episodes we’ve heard stories of courage and bravery from Beck Thompson and Neil Milton whose childhood was stripped from them by predators. Child abuse is a global issue affecting millions – the World Health Organisation last year reported one in 5 women and one in 7 …

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EP 19 Eileen Devine – Defiance & Control

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

We’re all different – sure we share many similarities as a species, but physiologically, neurologically, even spiritually we are different. So why do we expect everyone to meet a certain standard – especially children? Our brain is the body’s computer, controlling bodily functions, like breathing, heart rate and digestion, and nearly every aspect of how …

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EP 18 Neil Milton – Trust & Hope

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Everything we do, say, and feel is picked up on by children, whether they’re family or not, children observe us every day. How we interact is what they learn about human behaviour. Generations have been raised without a voice – “Children should be seen and not heard…” is a common phrase many people over 35 …

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EP 17 Charlie McCready – Resentment & Alienation

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:00:10 +0000

Human needs are basic, food & water, shelter, clothing, safety, and belonging – we want to feel protected, safe, and loved. It’s an ideal, however this isn’t always the case. In many instances relationships can determine the outcome of those needs being met – especially safety and love. Recently I encountered the term parental alienation …

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EP 16 Fiona Lukeis – Reciprocity & Relationship

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In episode 15 Beck Thompson, Author of Chasing Normal, shared her story about horrific childhood trauma and the love she longed for. Love…it’s the foundation of life, creating bonds, a sense of safety, and security. Love is crucial to build confidence, respect, self-worth, and fulfillment…there’s connection, belonging, and inner peace. What our children experience can …

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EP 15 Beck Thompson – Trauma & Love

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Last time on What We Teach Our Children – Leadership specialist Deb Rae talked about the importance of certainty and connection, both in developing healthy leadership and confident children. For those who experience trauma in childhood there can be no certainty or connection. What do we value most as children attaching to a primary caregiver? …

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EP 14 Deb Rae – Connection & Certainty – Cultivating Leadership

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In the previous Episode – Entrepreneur Tim Niesler talked about how his exposure to business & finances through his parents, set him up for future success. But it hasn’t been without a lot of self-development and learning from mentors and coaches. Skills that make him a better leader and Dad. The business coaching industry is …

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EP 13 Tim Niesler – Freedom & Family

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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, business …

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EP 12 Mandy Jeppesen – Grit & Gratitude, Farmer and Agri Extension

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:55 +0000

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 meaningful …

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EP 11 Simon Mattsson – Curiosity & Life, Soil Health Consulting and Extension

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:00:21 +0000

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 and …

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EP 10 Karen Argus – Care & Responsibility, Principal and Teacher, Eungella State School QLD

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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 often …

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EP 9 Fiona Lüth – Charity & Inclusion, Founder and CEO, Fiji Book Drive

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 of …

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EP 8 Kaylene Ascough – Career and Family

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 1980’s. …

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EP 7 Michael Ray – Equality and Equity, Advocate for Change

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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. It …

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EP 6 Dr Kathryn Murray – Life and Learning

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 relevant …

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EP 5 Mackenzie Enchelmaier – Support and Nurture

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 or …

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EP 4 Rowena Hardy – Security and Trust

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 in …

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EP 3 Philippa Scott – Love and Respect

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 of …

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EP 2 Andrea Kanaris – Connection and Touch

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 can …

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EP1 Kari Sutton – Building Resilience and Wellbeing

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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 worked …

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What We Teach Our Children Introduction

Kim Kleidon — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:56:00 +0000

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 …

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