Think Like a Penguin - the art of flying

Life Lessons from a bucket in Bali

I documented my holiday, because it was a rollercoastr of highs and lows. I spent christmas day crying in the middle of a monsoon after my retreat fell through & I spent magical moments in nature surrounded by nothing but bannana palms and chickens. 
I left Perth in need of a circuit breaker, I have arrived back a changed person 
 
Apologies for some background noise. I was recording whilst on the move 

Jen: Finding perspective, lifes journey & trauma

 
Warning!!! triggering themes of domestic violence, race & trauma are disgussed in this episode
 
WOW where to start. . I wanted to chat with Jen who is a police officer working in some very challenging environments. I wanted  to find out how the trauma she has whitnessed may have informed her own journey with mental health and how she believes growth can be gained from a change in perspective and showing up.
 
You will want to listen right to the end of this episode. Jen also shares some great resources to help with your own chimp like mentality!
 
 

Shendelle: Being an extrovert & everyones friend

Take a love of people, a sprinkle of extrovertist, a pinch of opportunity and a slice of jobs in the mental health space. Stir with plenty of empathy, mix with the understanding that every person matters and you have the perfect recipe in Shendelle Oliver and a wonderful addition to the WAAMH team 

Libby The legend! Finding Balance & excepting praise

Libby Bravely opens up about what its like to be a national athelte at a young age, an old soul & a highly driven individual.
She talks openly about striking a balance between striving and being content with achivements. Trusting our bodies when they are telling us something & aimimg to act out of love not fear.
 
Self awareness as always is key! 

Skate boarding as an adult & How its enhanced my life

I started skateboarding at 32 after I left my cricket team. I'm not sure what I wanted to gain from this new activity. I have no idea why I decided to start skateboarding of all things!  I am so glad I did.. Here I chat to my instructor tom and hopefully inspire some of you to jump on a board soon too.

SEX: Lesbian v Straight, who knew?!

If you have ever been curiuos about sex & never had an opportunity to ask the questions. I sit down with my great friend Hannah to cover all bases.
What is lesbian sex? Why do men do that? and what makes for great sex? 
listen, laugh and share!!
 

What comes next with Emma Pass?: Life after being a professional athlete?!

This incredible woman sat down (on my floor) for a vulnerable, heart-felt and extremely relatable conversation about life after over 20years as a professional athlete. How do we trust in our decision making, how do we feel the same buzz out of life and how do we stay connected to our roots. This conversation is packed full so don’t miss a minute!  Thank you Emma. This conversation just captures a snippet of your legendary life

Dyslexia ( yes it took me 3 goes to spell this right!)

So I have mild dyslexia, I can read and write, but Its been a struggle at the best of times, I finished school at nineteen as I had to repeat a year of school. If I cant remember your name, its not because I dont care about you!
( I put this paragragh into word to spell check it and had a few mistakes!) 
here is the original 
 
 
so I have mild dyselxia, I can read and write, but Its been a struggle at teh best of times, I finished school at nineten as I had to repeet a yer of school. If i cant remeber your name, its not becasue I font care about you!

My Story, Anorexia to Australia

WARNING!!
 
This episode speaks about anoreixa, depression, suicide and self harm
 
For most of my adult life I have felt alone and lonely. I hope sharing my story will help people understand why I am the way I am, understand the complexities of anorexia, and understand that mental illness doesn’t have to define a person. I ran out of time to share all my story, But I will do a second episode about how I overcame my battle with anorexia and depression and what my mission in life has become based on my past experiences. 

Susan Respinger, on art and ADHD

Recently Diagnosed with ADHD, Susan has generously shared her time and story about living in a world where she feels like a miss fit and I quizz her on how she has become the incredible artist that she is today.
Susan is convinced I too have ADHD, this conversation got me asking alot of questions!!!