Podcasts
Connecting Communities through kindness.
Podcast with Jennie Sager.
Jennie Sager is the Australia CEO of neighbourhood app Nextdoor. Nextdoor's research suggests that small acts of kindness can improve mental health. Additionally, knowing as few as six neighbours can reduce loneliness and is linked to lowering depression and social anxiety
Reconnecting with nature.
Podcast with Martin Kiem
Martin is an eco-psychologist combining the power of nature with his training as an organizational psychologist and head of Frontier Wellbeing’s European operations. We interviewed him in the Southern Tyrol region of Italy, where he is the only certified nature and forest therapy guide.
Healthy gut microbiome and enhanced wellbeing.
Podcast with Dr Ken McGrath
Ken is the clinical services manager at leading scientific research organisation Microba life sciences. Their leading DNA research is helping unravel the mystery of our gut microbiome and its impact on our physical and mental health.
Talking to strangers
Could talking to strangers help boost your happiness?
Gillian Sandstrom’s research into the power of inconsequential conversations is fascinating. It will make you think differently about your everyday interactions, which boosts your mood and deepens the connection with the communities we live in.
Reconnect and build communities where people thrive.
How can we reconnect and build the kind of thriving communities were we want to live?
An interview with Andrew Leigh: parliamentarian, academic, author, podcaster and marathon runner about creating a connected and thriving Australia. His book 'Reconnected' is a community builders handbook and offers practical insights to help us all build a stronger society together
Can less time at work increase your productivity?
Podcast with Andrew Barnes.
Andrew is the founder of the 4-day working week movement and shares his real-life insights on creating a 4-day-week culture at Perpetual Guardian, NZ which increased company performance whilst reducing hours at work.
How anti-fragile are you?
Podcast with Dr Paige Williams.
Paige is a honorary Fellow of the Centre for Positive Psychology and an Associate of Melbourne Business School, author and speaker who shares research on anti-fragility and the benefits of bouncing back not just being more resilient.
How are you feeling during lockdown?
Podcast with Dr Jay Spence.
Jay is a health tech entrepreneur and founder of Employee Assistance Program provider UPRISE who shares his insights on mental health during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Can food make you happier?
Podcast with Prof Felice Jacka.
Felice is a nutritional psychiatrist, director of the Food and mood Institute at Deakin University, author and speaker who sheds light on the importance of healthy gut-biome and its impact on our mental and physical health.
Are your technology devices distracting you?
Podcast with Dr Kristy Goodwin.
Kristy is an educator, an academic researcher, and a commentator on the role technology plays in our lives. We explore the digital impact from both a physical and mental viewpoint and share the simple hacks to tame out digital distractions.
What is loneliness?
Podcast with Dr Michelle Lim.
Michelle is the chief scientific officer for Australian charity Ending Loneliness Together and explores the rise and impact of loneliness in our society.