Best Vari McKechnie Podcasts (2024)

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86. Choosing Sobriety and Embracing Identity Change with Vari McKechnie - Author, Coach, Podcast Host & Designer 1:09:03

5h ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Choosing sobriety and embracing identity changes in our lives and careers can be difficult and uncomfortable. Vari McKechnie is here to shed light on these areas by sharing her own story and the lessons learned from these two areas and what we need to embrace when we choose to make a significant change like giving up alcohol or making a career tran…

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82. Starting a career in cybersecurity with Emily & Julia - Girls Talk Cyber Podcast 33:18

5h ago33:18

33:18

"Security is tricky, cause if you do it well it should be a no-news story, You are in the preventative business" In many cases, careers find the person and this is the story of both Emily and Julia with their career journey into cyber security. Both work in the space and shed light on what the industry is about and the types of opportunities and sk…

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84. Helping women pursue leadership with Professor Ellen Connelly Taaffe - Professor, Author, Speaker & Coach 39:03

5h ago39:03

39:03

‘Take care and Take Charge’ Professor Ellen Connelly Taaffe is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, an executive coach, TED X speaker, brand specialist and a past board member of Fortune 500 companies. Her latest upcoming book ‘The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place’ c…

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99.National Careers Week SpecialElevate your career services with Morrisby featuring Craig Eastwood - Morrisby Australia Program Manager 49:17

10h ago49:17

49:17

Please note that this episode is a recording from a live podcast/webinar for National Careers Week in partnership with the Australian Centre of Career Education (ACCE) Morrisby profiles are primarily used in government, independent and some catholic schools around Victoria and other states in Australia. The profile provides individuals with subject…

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98. Pitching on Shark Tank and developing a product from coconuts with Jake McKeon - Founder of Coconut Bowls 50:34

2h ago50:34

50:34

When you are a “successful entrepreneur”, people often see only the highs of your pursuits; they forget the many challenges and “not so successful” pursuits or the process to get to the big moment. In this episode, Jake McKeon, the Founder of Coconut Bowls, shares the story of his career, which has been full of highs and lows, and how he discovered…

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97. Chasing your dreams as a Surf Photographer with Hayden O'Neill - Photographer & Surfer 50:57

19d ago50:57

50:57

Developing a career between your two favourite things, surfing and photography, was Hayden ONeill's dream, and it is now a reality. In this episode, Hayden ONeill shares his journey as a surf photographer and how he built his presence in the surf industry while also carving out other opportunities in photography for his business, including weddings…

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96. Exploring Chaos Theory, Social Constructivism and reflecting on career education practice with Trent Loader - Educational Leader, Doctoral Candidate & Career Development Practitioner 58:00

13d ago58:00

58:00

“What problems do you want to solve? Compared to following your passion.” Trent Loader has been in the career space within Australia for 25 years; his views and opinions are well respected in the careers space, with many articles that he has written still relevant in recent career education forums and discussions. Trent also brings a social worker'…

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95. Exploring healthy and unhealthy relationships with video games with Andrew Kinch - Founder of GameAware 54:39

1M ago54:39

54:39

“Developing self-regulation is key to any healthy habit, especially with video games.” In Australia, 65% of the population play video games (Digital Australia 2014), with many young people choosing this as a core hobby. Like anything in life, balance is key, and developing healthy habits is crucial. Meet Andrew Kinch he is the Founder of Game Aware…

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94. Building an Outdoor Advertising Company with your brother with Luke & James Course - Directors & Founders of Gawk Outdoor 51:09

1M ago51:09

51:09

"It's funny; we have never fought. We both understand our roles and knowledge areas and respect that." Meet James and Luke Course, Directors and Founders of Gawk Outdoor, a Victorian-based advertisement company specialising in regional Victoria billboards, or as James would put it, a 'rectangle on the side of the road'. Their story is pretty incred…

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93. Becoming an Australian Bobsleigh Athlete and finding your career calling with like-minded people with Dylan Sorensen - Powerlifter, Coach & Osteopath 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

“If you said that I was going to be a bobsleigh athlete, I would have laughed in your face.” Meet Dylan Sorensen; he is a qualified Osteopath, ex-professional bobsleigh athlete, powerlifter, coach and online business owner. Dylan has a big lust for life and zagging when everyone is zigging. In this episode, Dylan shares his story around discovering…

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92. Flexible work is here to stay with Angela Anasis - Executive General Manager, Randstad Australia 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

Randstad’s latest Workmonitor report, which surveyed 27,000 workers in 34 markets, reveals the majority (55%) of Aussie workers believe flexible work is now non-negotiable, with two thirds (63%) having made arrangements in their lives, such as moving house or getting a pet, based on the assumption that working from home is here to stay. To provide …

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91. Welcome back to the Arrive & Thrive Career Podcast for 2024 with Tyson Day 4:43

2M ago4:43

4:43

Time to jump back into your favourite careers podcast ;) We have had a bit of a break and are ready to roar again in 2024! Here is a quick update. I hope you are roaring in 2024 and loving your work! ******************************************************************************************************* Remember, you can stay updated with everything…

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90. Creating psychological safety in the workplace with Bill Carson - Author, Speaker & Mental Health Skills Specialist 48:47

4M ago48:47

48:47

Safe conversations are vital in our homes, schools and workplaces. In this episode, Bill Carson, Author, Speaker and Founder of Inspire Learning, explores the importance of psychologically safe spaces, specifically conversations and how we can create these in our lives. He also unpacks the difference between empathy and sympathy when listening to o…

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89. Becoming a Chiropractor and Treating Scoliosis with Dr Nick Gentile - Scoliosis Clinician & Chiropractor 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

Our spine and nervous system are integral to our health and general well-being. In this episode, we speak with Dr Nick Gentile and explore the world of Chiropractors and especially treating Scoliosis. Dr Nick is a Scoliosis Clinician at ScoliCare and was a self-employed Chiropractor for 12 years. He shares his career journey around becoming a Chiro…

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88. Managing your well-being as a teacher and curving burnout with Meg Durham - Teacher Wellbeing Specialist & Podcast Host 43:45

7M ago43:45

43:45

Meet Meg Durham, a former teacher who discovered that many teachers (like many professionals) didn't understand or have the tools to curve burnout and manage their own well-being. Meg has been in the space for over 10 years and has an incredible podcast, The School of Wellbeing, a must-listen if you are a teacher or need some advice and tips on man…

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87. Social Justice, Climate Change & Automation and the Impacts on Career Development with Tristram Hooley - Professor of Career Education 54:04

7M ago54:04

54:04

Tristram Hooley is a professor in Career Education at both the Inland Norway University and the University of Derby in the UK. In our eyes, he is a bit of an academic rockstar with many books, articles and interesting blogs in the career guidance and development space. In this episode, he shares his insights on his latest findings and research in s…

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85. Working offshore and the world of Hydrographic Surveying with David Edwards - Bintang Subsea 48:14

7M ago48:14

48:14

Meet Dave Edwards, a Hydrographic Surveyor and General Manager of Bintang Subsea. Dave has spent much of his career working in offshore areas worldwide, surveying ocean environments. In this episode, he shares his career journey around how it all began: calling a number off a yellow sticky note at university to land his first job in Singapore and w…

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Following Your Excitement 27:36

8M ago27:36

27:36

In this weeks episode I'm sharing: how to use courage as a gateway to everything you want why excitement is the key to creating more of what we want examples of what I'm doing in my own life to generate excitement and playfulness Dr David Hawkins 'Scale of Consciousness' and how it helps us see the role that courage plays in our lives You can buy m…

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83. Creating and managing an Earth Moving & Electrical Services Company with Mark Sanders - Co-Owner & Director KLM & Sanders Electrical 47:28

8M ago47:28

47:28

“My work experience changed my opinion around the electrical industry, if you work with good people it can change everything’ Meet Mark Sanders the Co Owner of KLM and Sanders Electrical. He is a qualified electrician and also manages an earth-moving/machine hire business with his brother and father, KLM. Mark shares his insights on the electrical …

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Taking Risks now is what we later call Courage 36:55

8M ago36:55

36:55

In this weeks episode I'm talking about taking risks and how courage is the byproduct we get from taking these steps into the unknown. I'm sharing real life examples from my own life this year of where I took risks and left the comfort of the known to be couragous. This includes the job I had for 5 months and the shame / embarrassment I felt around…

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81. A day in the life of a CEO with Tom Amos - CEO & Co-Founder of Sidekicker 37:09

8M ago37:09

37:09

“You have to be confident in your own abilities, know when to hire certain roles and when not too.” Meet Tom Amos the CEO and Co-Founder of Sidekicker. Backed by SEEK, Sidekicker helps Australian businesses easily find and hire talents for short-term projects or ongoing work, without the hassle of traditional recruitment processes. Based in Melbour…

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80. Creating a global creative technology company called Mash with Tash Menon - CEO & Co-Founder of Mash 36:40

9M ago36:40

36:40

“There is freelancing, and then there is mashing..” When Tash Menon lost her job, she was faced with a crossroads. Get another job or move in with her parents and start a business with her housemate….she chose the latter. Tash Menon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mash, a global creative technology company that curates bespoke teams specific to your b…

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79. The life of a professional sailor with James Wierzbowski - Flight Controller for Team Germany 1:03:21

9M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

“99% of people who I tell what I do, they immediately get the wrong idea” James Wierzbowski is a professional sailor and flight controller on the fastest racing yachts in the world. He currently sails for team Germany in the SailGP events. In this episode, he shares his career journey and the highs and lows of a professional sailor’s life. His incr…

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78. Developing teachers and educational leaders with Dan Steele - Growth Coaching International 50:01

10M ago50:01

50:01

“For principals and APs, we help them build up their leadership skills around communication and for teachers, we help them build up their high-impact teaching strategies”. Dan Steele is a qualified teacher and spent much of his time in the classroom and leadership roles in schools. Now he helps teachers, principals and school communities in develop…

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77. Creating a mental health charity called Speak & Share with Nathan, Mason & Ben 47:57

10M ago47:57

47:57

“To see how invested young people are in mental health and how you should look after your friends, it’s incredible” A problem shared is a problem halved. This is Speak & Share’s motto and has driven a lot of the community work and programs that they run. Meet Nathan, Mason & Ben, (unfortunately Ben couldn’t join), three mates who dealt with signifi…

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Why we need Courage before Bravery 20:44

10M ago20:44

20:44

My book, Seeds of Courage is available to pre-order now: https://varimckechnie.com/seedsofcourage In this weeks episode I'm sharing: the two milestone I celebrated this week the difference between courage and bravery how we can cultivate courage with small, gentle acts I also read an excerpt from Seeds of Courage Thank you for being here. Sending l…

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76. Writing, Journalism and Developing Brand Stories with Tommy Pountney - Co-Founder of Tom&Jarrod 1:05:33

10M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

“Less is more with words” Meet Tommy Pountney, a true fan of words. Tommy has written for a living since finishing high school in many different settings, always driven to share a story that positively impacts the community. Tommy shares his journey and experience in this space and provides valuable insight into the skills, mindsets and a typical d…

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Denouncing Ambition and Embracing Creativity 31:49

10M ago31:49

31:49

In this episode, I share my recent personal journey of denouncing ambition and embracing a more creative approach to work. Discover the reasons behind my decision to shift from building a business to working on various projects as a writer, designer and coach. I dive into the benefits, challenges and strategies of pursuing a diverse range of creati…

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75. Effective Salary Negotiations with Jo Jakobs - Director NSW of Randstad 44:17

10M ago44:17

44:17

"It is deeply personal and relates to our sense of value and worth which we all carry with us" Salary negotiations are one of the biggest fears many professionals face. Jo Jakobs, Director NSW of Randstad joins the podcast and unpacks the important steps that go into salary negotiations and how professionals can prepare for this conversation to mak…

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74. Working with a Graduate Recruiter in 2023 with Camilla Clarke - Give a Grad a Go 39:28

11M ago39:28

39:28

“The most important skill is communication. Being able to tell your story is paramount.” She is back and ready to roar! We welcome Camilla Clark, Managing Director at Give a Grad a Go, back on the show to share her insights about working with a recruiter in 2023. Camilla shares her valuable insights and the importance of authenticity and telling yo…

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73. F*CK the way it’s “Supposed” to go; create your own path with Demi Kotsoris - Founder of Millennial Crisis 55:37

11M ago55:37

55:37

“It was me who was internalising this shame of what I wanted to do in my life” Demi Kotsoris is the Founder of Millennial Crisis, a social movement that supports millennials discovering their own path through events, support groups and content. Demi shares her own story and how she thought she wanted something from her work & life when in fact, it …

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72. Preparation is key in nailing the interview with Leah Lambart - SEEK's Career Expert & Founder of Relaunch Me 41:21

11M ago41:21

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“Interviews are something that many people find difficult; no matter your experience, everyone has the same fear” New SEEK data reveals 76% of Aussies get nervous before an interview, with the majority of us saying that we could have ‘said’ something better. Have no fear Leah Lambart Career Coach and Founder of Relaunch Me is here and joins the sho…

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71. Teaching high school students and completing an Iron Man event with Patrick Nichol - Outdoor Ed & PE Teacher 1:09:44

11M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

“It was really cool cause I was able to share my own story with the students and my own mental health battles” Patrick Nichol, or Mr Nichol as his students call him, amongst other things…is an Outdoor Education and PE Teacher. He is also an Iron Man event participant. Pat shares his view on teaching and what it means to be a teacher while sharing h…

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70. Career Clusters and the Study Work Grow journey with Lucy Sattler, Founder & CEO of Study Work Grow 35:16

11M ago35:16

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"We are reaching about 300 - 400 thousand students per week, through our web platforms, newsletters and guides" Lucy Sattler is the CEO and Founder of Study Work Grow, a career education social enterprise that helps teachers innovate and students dream big. Lucy is also the creator of the Career Clusters, a psychometric tool that can be used to ini…

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69. The why and messaging behind Study Work Grow with Rob Sattler - Chief Engagement Office of Study Work Grow 38:05

11M ago38:05

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"In 10 minutes, a career adviser can know what they need to know for their students, parents and the weeks ahead." Rob Sattler is the Chief Engagement Officer at Study Work Grow, a career education social enterprise that helps teachers innovate and students dream big. Rob shares his career story and the vital work that Study Work Grow does in suppo…

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68. Finding mental breaks in a chaotic world with Ray Good from The Good Place 1:01:44

1y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

“Allowing our mind to wander is when we come up with our best ideas” Ray Good is the founder of The Good Place. He is no stranger to the Arrive & Thrive podcast and is here again to share his insights on mindfulness, breathwork and the flow state. Ray works a lot with different organisations and inviduals on helping them find moments of calm when t…

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67. Suicide Education with Michael Simmons, the founder of Mental Health Safety Net 1:03:12

1y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

“Studies have suggested that 1 in 20 people in a 2-week period has a thought of suicide.” Michael Simmons is the founder and lead trainer at Mental Health Safety Net. He started the charity a few years back after he experienced the sad news of suicide in his community. Mental Health Safety Net exists to support people in learning suicide education …

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66. Welcome back to the Arrive & Thrive Career Podcast! Just a few thoughts from our Co-Founder Tyson Day 7:33

1y ago7:33

7:33

Welcome back to the show in 2023! Tyson here. I wanted to share my thoughts on returning in 2023 and starting the Arrive & Thrive podcast again. In this short ep, I share what the podcast will focus on in 2023, a big reflection from the break, and an incredible dream I had that was the encouragement I needed to bring back the show! Get in touch wit…

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142 - End Of Year Review (7 questions to ask yourself) 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

21:55

In this episode I'm sharing some really great questions to ask yourself in your own personal end of year review. This is the free resource I mentioned at the end of the episode: >> 19 Easy Conversation Openers For The Holidays. Sending love, Vari x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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141 - Personal Update: Moving Home, Writing Books + New Program 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

31:47

Hey folks! In this personal update episode I'm catching you up on on all that's been happening and unfolding in my world over the last few months. I'm sharing: moving on from the uncomfortable 'gathering season' that was the first half of 2022 the next move I'm making for me and my family the first drafts of 3 books I've written that will never see…

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Day 50 / 100 - Detours in the Right Direction 5:44

1+ y ago5:44

5:44

Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 49 / 100 - Indecision 5:54

1+ y ago5:54

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 48 / 100 - A scoring system for stability 5:21

2y ago5:21

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 47 / 100 - Do anything 4:44

2y ago4:44

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 46 / 100 - Adding more 'ish to your life 4:18

2y ago4:18

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 45 / 100 - For The Interim Time 5:01

2y ago5:01

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 44 / 100 - Tend to your corner of the garden 5:15

2y ago5:15

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 43 / 100 - 3 Alternative Realities 5:16

2y ago5:16

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 42 / 100 - Words to live fully by 6:30

2y ago6:30

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie Episode segments --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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Day 41 / 100 - Courage 4:37

2y ago4:37

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Welcome to the 100 Day Journey series: daily sharing of ideas, simple practices and snippets of wisdom in the art of living well, by me, Vari McKechnie. Sending love, Vari x VariMcKechnie.com IG - @varimckechnie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varimckechnie/message…

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