Wellbeings & Co
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Garth and Susie share their philosophy on living a good life by improving your wellbeing - to include your mind health, your physical health and your emotional health as well as your social wellbeing.
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Healing from Divorce - Part Three
March 16, 2023 06:35 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB"Is it time we found some of those strengths that are not far below the surface and help you to fly?" That's what Susie Russell, Co-Founder of Wellbeings & Co wants you to think about in this final episode of a three part mini-series on how Susie found her way to a better life after divorce. For this episode Susie talks about her life now, and how she helps others to fast track through the pain of divorce so they can get on with living their best life. If you're looking for help to fin...
Healing from Divorce - Part Two
March 16, 2023 06:16 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBHealing from a life changing event like divorce is never easy. Sometimes the situation can become so overwhelming it's hard to know how to keep pushing through. But it does get easier. In this three part mini-series hear how Co-Founder of Wellbeings & Co, Susie Russell found her way back to a better life after divorce. This second episode tells the story of how Susie found help after her divorce and began to see a way out from despair. If you're looking for help to find your way again...
Healing from Divorce - Part One
March 16, 2023 05:38 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAre you smack bang in the middle of a divorce or separation? There are two things Co-Founder of Wellbeings & Co, Susie Russell, wants you to know - you're not alone and it will get better. In this three part mini-series hear how Susie found her way back to a better life after going through a traumatic divorce. In this first epsiode Susie tells her story of when she realised the father of her 11 month old baby was leaving. If you're looking for help through a divorce or separation, head...
WC Employer of Choice
October 03, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBEmployer of Choice Let’s be honest, Employer of Choice isn’t a phrase commonly associated with local Government, but in the case of Singleton Shire Council, it is a title which seems well deserved. Here's some wording proudly displayed on their website: “Our innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of collective leadership have seen our organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice from the Human Resources Director (HRD) Austr...
WC Great Expectations and the changing face of the workplace
June 02, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBGreat Expectations, and the changing face of the workplace. with Matt Taylor As workplaces around the world continue to come to terms with the fallout from a once in a lifetime pandemic. One group of people, common to most businesses have been tasked with managing the, sometimes competing expectations of both employers and employees. We are of course talking about HR. Matt Taylor is one such person, a longtime Human resources expert who has been in the thick of this global juggling act, ...
WC Are you really doing what you love?
April 14, 2022 06:07 - 44 minutes - 31 MBAre you really doing what you love? with Matt Linnert Being peacefully productive is not just what Matt Linnert aspires to be himself, it’s what he inspires everyone he interacts with to be. From an early fascination with all things mathematical to a desire to educate young people as a schoolteacher, Matt finally hit upon mentoring people in life skills as his absolute sweet spot. Getting there ended up taking him to a very dark, but ultimately transformative place which helped Matt become c...
WC Running on Empty
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MB‘Running on empty’ It took a terrifying incident on the M1 between Sydney and Newcastle for Pat Calabria to take the action needed to lift himself out of a huge hole. Pat had been putting everything into his work for so long that he had nothing left in the tank, leaving him literally frozen with anxiety on the side of the road. What he did next is a huge part of Pat’s story, but an even bigger part is how he’s used lessons learned to impact those he has worked with in the sporting world and ...
Have you heard of the Blue Zones?
December 19, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 31 MBHave you heard about the Blue Zones? with Bec Bowie At Wellbeings & Co we often talk about the ‘Blue Zones’. Five small regions where life expectancy and quality of life are higher than anywhere else in the world. Unwittingly, Bec Bowie has managed to create her own Blue Zone in the form of a café in Newcastle, called Estabar. For the past 17 years Bec has managed to bring the ingredients together which make those Blue Zone regions health and wellbeing hubs. Bec’s passion for eating local, a...
Just Breathe
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBTo say Martin Gillespie has had some personal hurdles to jump over in recent years, is a total understatement. As we continue to bring you stories of people going to extraordinary lengths to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities, Martin’s is sure to resonate with you. Originally hailing from Glasgow, this enthusiastic, funny, (yes, he reminds me of Billy), champion of holistic wellbeing tells it like it is, warts and all, and makes perfect sense at the same time. A great co...
The call that saved a life
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBPaul Harrison has served in the military, been a first responder, and worked for many years in the security industry. All of which led him down a path many struggle to come back from. Paul’s life was saved by a friend who took the simple step of checking in on him at what turned out to be a critical moment. Like so many people who come that close to death, Paul has made the most of his second chance at life by devoting himself to helping others turn their lives around. In the years since P...
Soul of the Earth
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWellbeings & Co Podcast notes Ep 11 Soul of the Earth Spending time with proud indigenous woman Maree Edwards is always a rewarding and enriching experience, and this conversation is no different, as we discuss the focus given to health and wellbeing her workplace and finding more effective ways to reconcile the differences between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Maree also talks openly about how hard she’s worked on her mental health over the years, and how along that path ha...
The Wobbly Ladder
December 08, 2020 11:45 - 17 minutes - 40.4 MBLet’s face it, we’ve all been blindsided by the events of 2020, left feeling uncertain, challenged and frustrated on all fronts. Going into the new year will continue to be a readjustment period, and attaining permanent stability will not be possible in 2021 on a global or national scale, everything will simply still be too much in flux. In this episode, Garth and Suze want to provide you with some foundations for the future, sharing their philosophy of how to maintain balance and a calm s...
Thrive @ 85
October 28, 2020 13:45 - 14 minutes - 227 MBWhen Susie sat down to have a chat with her dad, Mike, on the eve of his 85th birthday, she wasn’t overly surprised to hear how his simple life philosophy has positively impacted his health and wellbeing for all these years.
"The wheels fell off, well and truly"; anxiety and burnout with Shereen Lister
September 28, 2020 13:53 - 30 minutes - 456 MBShereen Lister always wanted to be a teacher. And, being a very organised and driven sort of person, she achieved her dreams and became a high school drama teacher when she left school. But bubbling underneath Shereen's hard work and focus was something else. Something that would eventually lead to the wheels falling off, well and truly... In this episode, Shereen shares her story, and tells Garth how she has used her own experiences to begin to help others deal with burnout and anxiety.
Walking the talk; an interview with Tony Rhodes
March 13, 2020 00:07 - 25 minutes - 58 MBTony Rhodes became a plumber when he was fifteen, but soon realised he was a born leader. In this episode you’ll hear how Tony grew from the sort of boss everyone feared, to the sort of leader most of us aspire to be. His philosophy around putting the people first, and watching your business prosper is a case study not to be missed. Full of self-reflection, honesty, and pearls of practical wisdom. Enjoy!
The power of habit
February 27, 2020 06:14 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBHow easy would life be if we discovered the secret to building good habits and breaking bad habits? In this episode we look at how bad habits are formed, why they can be so hard to break, and how thanks to a little thing called ‘the Habit Loop’ we can take more control of our daily behavioural patterns.
Why courage eats resilience for breakfast
February 10, 2020 08:10 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBWho can argue that courage is a universally admired quality and something everybody wants? It is also a topic of discussion and a source of great interest, as it is something that appears to be in short supply at moment. Philosophers have been debating it’s worth for centuries, while a range of research interests such as psychology, leadership, education and sociology came in later focusing more on fear than on courage. In this episode we delve into the various characteristics of courage...
Yoga is for everybody
October 31, 2019 04:05 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’s not often you get to sit with a Balinese spiritual healer and talk about the simplicity and wholistic health effects of yoga. That’s just what I did recently when Ketut Arsana, also known as Sri Guru, paid a visit our home town. Inhale: calm your body, exhale: smile and relax as this amazing practitioner shares his wisdom on something people of all ages can get so many health and wellbeing benefits from.
Being Curious
October 23, 2019 09:34 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIf the thought of waking up everyday passionate exhausts or overwhelms you, why not try being curious. It's much more achievable and, as Garth and Suze will explain, a lot of fun.
Putting your health and self first
October 08, 2019 10:23 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMeet Susie Russell, the co-founder of Wellbeings & co. In this thrilling episode, Susie explains the rash decision for making herself a priority and doing what was necessary to improve her ailing health. Just like putting the oxygen mask on yourself first during a mid-air emergency, Susie explains how the people around her benefitted from the decision to look after herself before taking care of those around her.
Why
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 199 MBBefore we go too far, Garth wants to share a bit more about his story, including his slightly whacky upbringing, which set him up on a path of preventative health and personal development. It becomes clear that a mission to turn human beings into thriving wellbeings was inevitable.
Who
September 24, 2019 11:22 - 8 minutes - 130 MBWellbeings & Co is a collective of professionals who have your back when it comes to health, happiness and prosperity. In the first episode, Garth Russell, a seasoned radio broadcaster, actor and wellbeing coach explains the intention of this brand new podcast. Which is to enlighten, entertain and educate you to find simple ways to enjoy a good life through enhanced wellbeing.