Tess is a paramedic in her early thirties passionate about helping people and learning about their stories. She struggled throughout life experiencing severe depression and anxiety.

In our conversation Tess generously opens up about her journey to overcoming mental health challenges, drawing inspiration from Buddhist philosophy and the stories of people she met through her work. She shares her insights and experiences offering hope and wisdom to all who listen.

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Bill Hamilton is 78 years of age. His approach to life has been one of calm, patience and persistence. So, when he got diagnosed with Parkinsons' two years ago, Bill applied the same approach to his health, despite the ups-and-downs and the uncertainty of this disease.

Resources:

Book: The New Parkinson's Treatment: Exercise is Medicine by Melissa McConaghy.

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In her corporate career Karen Chaston was a CFO of a publicly listed company and a senior manager for more than 25 years. In July 2011, Karen’s life changed forever when her 27-year-old son, Dan, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. Within 15 months, Karen resigned from her job and began a personal, professional and spiritual journey which led to her co-founding the Chaston Centre, a place for meaningful living.

Resources:

• Karen Chaston Website:
https://www.thechastoncentre.com/

• Karen Chaston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.chaston
https://www.facebook.com/thechastoncentre/

• Karen Chaston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenchaston/

• Karen Chaston Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowerwomen/

• Karen Chaston Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenChaston4u

Books mentioned in this episode:

- Demystifying Loss: The Chaston Centre Bookshelf https://www.thechastoncentre.com/bookshelf/

- "What Happened to You: Conversations of Trauma, Resilience and Healing by Dr Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey

- "Life on the Other Side" by Sylvia Browne.

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Georgia Campbell is a 27-year old woman from Sydney's Northern Beaches, passionate about agriculture and education. She is not afraid to diverge from the commonly treaded path so it was almost no surprise to her mother when she moved to the Northern Territory to become a governess on Australia's 2nd largest property, Alexandria Station. Georgia now manages and delivers a government funded program aimed at exposing children across NSW to farms and agricultural systems.

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Kerrie Miller is the General Manager Business Operations and People at Smarter Communities, a leading strata management company. She is an authentic leader with over 30 years experience as a senior human resources professional. She cares about people and understand how important it to invest in her team. We talk about leadership in 2022. 

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James Day is 22 years old. He is completing a double degree in political science and international relations at the ANU Canberra. Transition to university was difficult as he struggled with depression, anxiety and ADHD before he found his true passion for stand-up comedy.

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Lorraine Costa is psychic medium, a spiritual advisor and a clinical hypnotherapist. Lorraine was seven when her parents divorced. She comes from a Greek background so this very unusual was in the 1960s. Lorraine felt lost, insecure, and confused. She lost belief and trust in people but her psychic sensitivity and curiosity led her to learn, grow, be playful and find meaning in life.

Resources:
• Lorraine Costa website https://www.lorrainecosta.com.au/
• Lorraine Costa Instagram: @lorrainecostapsychicmedium

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Ben Day is a specialist life risk adviser, providing life and disability insurance. Ben has had his fare share of trauma. In our conversation Ben opens up about his struggle with depression and why it's so hard for men to ask for help.

Resources:

• Ben Day https://au.linkedin.com/in/ben-day-61857750

• Lifeline 13 11 14 (The Lifeline telephone call service is available 24/7 for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe)

• Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ (provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.) Phone number: 1300 22 4636 (available 24/7)

• Mensline 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/ (MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime)

If you are struggling with your mental health please see your doctor to seek further help.

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