Best Space Power Centre Australia Podcasts (2024)

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Brooke Hall: Traumatic Hospital Birth/Episiotomy/Blood Loss + Healing Homebirth 1:23:40

13h ago1:23:40

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On today’s episode, we explore the contrasting journeys of Brooke’s two births. Brooke's first pregnancy was a planned and smooth experience, much like her initial birth plan. She envisioned a minimal pain experience, even joking she would "walk backwards into the hospital." However, the reality was a traumatic birth that left her shaken. Initially…

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Episode 210: Tone Wheeler on why immigration is not the reason behind our a housing problems 52:45

4d ago52:45

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Immigration is a driver of GDP and a solution to Australia’s declining birth rate, but as housing pressures mount, polls showing strong support for reduced intake could force the government into a debate on population growth," says Mike Secombe writing in the Saturday Paper. "The high pace of immigration is not compatible with the level of housing …

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Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: General Chance Saltzman 26:52

8d ago26:52

26:52

United States Space Force, Space Domain Awareness, and Sense of Calling. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Chief of Space Operations General Chance Saltzman, United States Space Force. During ASPCon24, General Saltzman presented a Keynote Address. This ep…

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Episode 209: Eilish Barry, a project leader at Hayball talks about sustainability & designing the perfect precinct 38:52

11d ago38:52

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Eilish Barry, a project leader at Hayball, found her passion for architecture through a pivotal conversation with a family friend who emphasised the profound impact architects have on shaping the built environment. This inspiration has guided her professional journey, predominantly focused on social infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing commun…

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Ashneeta Alisha: FTM + Preconception Journey + Homebirth with Doula + Midwife 28:11

15d ago28:11

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On today's episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming first-time mother Ashneeta to the show. She will share the transformative journey of bringing her son into the world. After enduring the heartache of a pregnancy loss, Ash channeled her grief into a commitment to her health, spending the next year working with a naturopath to create the healthies…

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Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Flight Lieutenant Steven Warrior 22:55

16d ago22:55

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Cultural Initiatives, Storytelling, and Connection. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Steven Warrior, proud Kuarna, Narungga, and Kokatha man. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Glenn Orton. Please note: T…

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Episode 208: How NSW transformed the old White Bay Power Station into a site for a world-famous art festival 35:08

18d ago35:08

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For many Sydneysiders the old White Bay Power Station at Rozelle, some 4km from Sydney’s CBD has been a familiar landmark as they travel over the Anzac Bridge. Fenced off, with broken windows, covered in graffiti and sporting rusted metal smokestacks, the century-old industrial site hasn't been used since the lights were switched off on Christmas D…

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S5 EP153: Amanda Boserio: Midwife/Homebirth/"Big Baby" 47:53

22d ago47:53

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On today’s episode, we welcome back midwife and mother of three, Amanda. Amanda first shared her journey in episode #45 of Positive Birth Australia, where she recounted her first two home births. This time, Amanda’s pregnancy came as a surprise, arriving sooner than her family had anticipated as they were planning to travel around Australia in a va…

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Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Corporal Kbora Ali 17:41

23d ago17:41

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Aviator of the Year, Hope, and Support. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Corporal Kbora Ali, Aviator of the Year. This episode is hosted by Warrant Officer Graham Docking. Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Cen…

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Episode 207: Tamica Lewis, founder of Tempus Design Studio, on her holistic approach to residential building design & creating inspired spaces 25:20

25d ago25:20

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Tamica Lewis is the Principal Building Designer and founder of Tempus Design Studio and has been involved in the Building and Construction Industry since 2005. Tempus operates across Queensland with a focus on the Whitsundays, Mackay, Hervey Bay and Brisbane. Her team consists of both Building Designers and Interior Designers, providing a holistic …

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S5 EP152: Micro-Episode - The Power of Birth Affirmations and Intention + 5 min Intention-Setting Practice 20:26

30d ago20:26

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To celebrate the release of our soulful 20-minute birth affirmation tracks, today's first micro-episode will focus on the power of birth affirmations and intention-setting during pregnancy. We'll explore how to incorporate them into your daily life to cultivate a strong, healthy mindset as you prepare for birth. ✨ The differences between affirmatio…

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Episode 206: Rothelowman Principal Chris Hayton on why designing apartments in shopping centres may help solve the housing crisis 45:55

1M ago45:55

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Chris Hayton is a Principal at Rothelowman. With a passion for driving positive change through critical thinking, Chris embodies Rothelowman's core value of radical exploration – creating bold, sustainable, and inspiring places for people and cities. As a leader of urban design, master planning and mixed-use, Chris encourages his team to recognise …

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Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach KG, GBE, KCB, DL 27:33

1M ago27:33

27:33

Listening and learning, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and strategic environments. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach KG, GBE, KCB DL, the UK Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the Western Balkans. This episode is hosted by…

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S5 EP151: Jess David: Positive Hospital Birth/Pregnancy Loss/Lipiodal Tubal Flushing 44:38

1M ago44:38

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On today's episode we hear from first-time mother, Jess, as she shares her empowering hospital birth story. After two and a half years and four pregnancies, it was finally Jess's moment to welcome her baby into the world. With two sister-in-laws as midwives - one specialising in homebirth -Jess found herself surrounded by a wealth of knowledge and …

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Episode 205: Why the newly-opened Powerhouse Museum is both an architectural and a cultural marvel 22:46

1M ago22:46

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Lahznimmo Architects has completed the Powerhouse Castle Hill in northwest Sydney, an imposing shed-like storage facility wrapped in corrugated aluminium and concrete. Owned and operated by the Powerhouse Museum group, the 9000sqm facility is intended as a public-facing storehouse containing a mix of storage, exhibition and conservation facilities,…

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Episode 204: Tara Veldman, Health Sector Leader at BLP on the future of health infrastructure & designing for collective wellbeing 42:45

2M ago42:45

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Tara Veldman, Principal and Health Sector Leader at BLP brings over 15 years' experience designing projects across Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. She initially joined BLP in 2003 to work on the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Royal Women's Hospital and led the masterplan and feasibility for the Royal Children's Hospital Redevelopment. Tara’s…

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S5 EP150: Amanda Sempf: Two Hospital Births, Private Midwife, Preeclampsia, Placenta Previa, Placenta Accreta, PPH, Hysterectomy, 5.3kg Baby 1:28:33

2M ago1:28:33

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Today, we dive into Amanda's remarkable birth stories, marked by challenges yet underscored by her unwavering resilience, advocacy and deep knowledge. Amanda's excitement about her first birth was initially clouded by a diagnosis of placenta previa at 32 weeks. This resolved as time passed, but Amanda soon faced another hurdle: preeclampsia, which …

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Episode 203: Metricon's National Design Director Adrian Popple on why new houses should be designed like classic cars 16:40

2M ago16:40

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Metricon’s National Design Director, Adrian Popple talks about industry transformation, expected challenges, sustainability, and why he has just laid down a design challenge to the rest of the house building industry. He also explains why new house design should always emulate the design of classic cars.…

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S5 EP149: Poppy Pritchard: Homebirth + Freebirth/Brow Presentation/'Big' Baby/Prolapse 1:38:54

2M ago1:38:54

1:38:54

In today's episode, I sit down with Poppy, the host of Out the Gate Parenting, to explore her two distinctly different birth experiences. Poppy was inspired to choose homebirth after her sister's peaceful home delivery, contrasted sharply by witnessing a friend's hospital birth. Knowing this was the right path, Poppy engaged a homebirth midwife sho…

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Episode 202: Taking commercial flooring to the next social level: GH Commercial & Dreamtime Flooring collaboration 48:20

2M ago48:20

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Joel Williamson is the National Sales Manager of GH Commercial and Josh Haddock is the Managing Director of Dreamtime Flooring. Together they have embarked on a journey that has seen them create a partnership between the two companies that is designed to help indigenous artists expand their reach into the world of commercial flooring and providing …

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Hangar 46: Dr Claire Yorke 28:13

2M ago28:13

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Strategic Empathy and Leadership. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Dr Claire Yorke, Senior Lecturer at the Australian War College, Deakin University; about strategic empathy, what does that mean, how does it give context to previous military actions, and how is it used to create efficient and meaningful leaders. Find Dr Claire Yorke's work here …

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S5 EP148: Fiona O'Shaughnessy: Birth Centre/Birth Trauma + Birth Centre + Homebirth 1:18:34

2M ago1:18:34

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Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the transformative journey of Fiona, a birth educator and doula whose experiences in childbirth deeply reshaped her life. Fiona admits that initially, she knew very little about pregnancy and childbirth. However, inspired by the profound insights from Ina May Gaskin's book, Fiona embarked on a path th…

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Episode 201: Laura Connarty-Duncan from the Hire and Rental Industry Association on why it's time to get more women into the industry 14:16

2M ago14:16

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Laura Connarty-Duncan is the Operations Manager at the Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA), the official industry association for hire and rental companies in Australia. Her aim is to increase the female participation in the hire & rental sector. She explains how and why this needs to happen.…

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S5 EP147: Born at Home Film with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie 1:11:07

2M ago1:11:07

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In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome the visionary creators of the Australian documentary, Born at Home, which explores the intimate world of homebirth. Following the empowering experience of her second child's birth, Amanda, with her extensive background in birth advocacy and evidence-based maternity care, felt an undeniable call to creat…

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Episode 200: Rebecca Plumstead from dwp on what it takes to designing modern aged care facilities 27:35

2M ago27:35

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Rebecca Plumstead, dwp sector leader for seniors living, has 25 years of extensive design and project management experience gained across diverse project types. She has a deep understanding of the profound contribution that built form makes to our environment, particularly regarding seniors living, residential, education and community buildings. In…

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Hangar 46: Commander, Space Command Major General Greg Novak, AM 34:01

3M ago34:01

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100 Days, Space Command, and Structuring for Success. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Commander, Space Command Major General Greg Novak, AM; about his role and career experience, how the space domain is a domain in its own right and not an enabler, and what he has planned for Space Command. This episode was hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleem…

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Episode 199: Katie Rigg-Smith on multi-generational homes and designing for a future Australia 9:55

3M ago9:55

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Katie Rigg-Smith is the Chief Strategy Officer for WPP in Australia and New Zealand. WPP uses the power of creativity to build better futures for people, planet, clients and communities. Katie is a keen student of human behaviour and a futurist. Katie delivers strategic expertise across WPP’s network of agencies in service of their clients. This in…

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Episode 198: Royce Epstein, Senior Design Director, Mohawk Group talks about the ‘Culture of Care’ in design 50:55

3M ago50:55

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Royce Epstein is a seasoned professional with three decades of experience in commercial interior design and architecture, spanning a diverse range of roles, including interior designer, product designer and developer, and university lecturer and educator. Her passion lies in understanding the intricacies of materials: how they're made; how they're …

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Hangar 46: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson OAM 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

SEAC, rallying points, workforce, recruitment and retention. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson OAM; about his role as SEAC and what that means, his ambitions and goals, and connecting the enlisted workforce. This episode was hosted by Group Captain Michael Sle…

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S5 EP146: Kristine Lauria: Humanitarian Midwife + Global Midwife Director Breech Without Borders 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

I'm thrilled to introduce Kristine, an international midwife with over three decades of experience in the birth space. Kristine has dedicated her career to guiding women around the globe through their most transformative journey, offering compassion, expertise, and a profound understanding of the birthing process. Kristine's journey began as an app…

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Episode 197: Metricon CEO Brad Duggan shares his views on our housing, skills and interest rate woes and how to fix them 12:05

3M ago12:05

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After a turbulent year which included fears around the company's future, Metricon’s new CEO Brad Duggan says the outlook is bright for Australia’s biggest home builder. He shares some of the key ingredients on how to inject some sanity back into Australia's troubled, yet vital housing sector.By Architecture & Design

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S5 EP145: Astrid Rene: Homebirth Transfer + Birth Centre + Homebirth/43 Weeks/"Big" Baby/Stressful Pregnancy - Partner Brain Tumour Diagnosis 58:48

3M ago58:48

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In this episode, Astrid reflects on her three unique birth experiences, each contributing to her deep respect for the journey of birth. Her trust in birth was instilled at a young age as she witnessed her siblings being born at home. Her first birth, initially planned for a homebirth but ending in a transfer, became a pivotal moment for Astrid. It …

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Hangar 46: Professor Stephen Burgess 30:55

4M ago30:55

30:55

International Relations, Research, Australian Context. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Professor Stephen Burgess; about his time at the Air War College, his research and students, international relations, strategy, and more. This episode of Hangar 46 is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman

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Episode 196: The latest material trends in health care acoustic management and their role in sustainable aged care wellbeing & design 38:40

4M ago38:40

38:40

Nazli Almasirad, National Architectural Manager at Siniat Australia has been with the business since 2010 and leads the company's architectural strategy nationwide with a keen eye for emerging trends and a deep understanding of market dynamics. Nazli is committed to sustainable practices, strategic product development and forward-thinking innovatio…

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S5 EP144: Mia Savage: Conception after Morning-After Pill + Homebirth/Successful ECV/En Caul 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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Today’s episode features Mia, a jewellery creator and first-time mother, sharing her unexpected journey to motherhood. When Mia met her partner, they both agreed that they weren't ready to have children at that time. However, six years later, Mia began to feel a deep longing to become a mother. She sensed the spirit of a little girl around her and …

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