With the findings of the inquest into Veronica Nelson’s death at Dame Phyllis Frost centre in Jan 2020 being handed down this week we have heard announcements from the state government about the changes to health provision at the women’s prisons, but what else is changing? I’m joined by community lawyer, prison activist and board member of Flat Out…

Brief Interventions is a free, confidential and easy-to-access counselling service for anyone aged over 16 who is concerned about their mental health, wellbeing, or drug and alcohol use. BCYF delivers the program throughout Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, Colac Otway region, and the Golden Plains Shire. How does it work? Their experie…

We all hang out for Summer. That time of the year where the days are long, we spend time at the beach, with friends, having endless BBQ’s and long walks. But the reality can be different and I want to shine a light on the other side of Summer in case you are feeling some of the Summertime Blues. In this episode I'm joined by Kylie Broadfoot Founder…

Have you seen sunflower lanyards getting about the place? The Hidden Disability Sunflower Scheme began in England at Gatwick airport and is now spreading its inclusion cheer all around the world. Sandee Facy from Bayley House joined me in the studio to share who the scheme is for and to call out to organisations and businesses who are looking to be…

Change...eek! Who is good at it? Lisa Taylor, my resident relationships and communication expert, from Strengthening Families Australia and I dive headlong into the notion of change. From being frustrated with someone who is not progressive with their point of view or holds a different opinion to you to struggling to comprehend how someone else can…

"From doctor to patient to doctor again, Dr Steven Sommer's uplifting story is told alongside the story of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Steven's life and career was soaring with potential before it was derailed by ME/CFS. Steven and his partner, Tori, unveil the horrors of what it was like to have this disease as he shares his search for answ…

What's mHBOT and can it help with long covid symptoms? The simple answer is yes, the longer answer is ...listen to the interview. It was great to speak with Chris Reed from Geelong Bowen and Remedial Therapies about the use of mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for people experiencing long covid symptoms. While each person is different the research Chr…

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, in collaboration with the Surf Coast Shire Council, will hold an inaugural truth-telling event: Pilk Purriyn, which means ‘sunrise’ from 5:30am - 7am Thursday 26th of January 2023. It is an opportunity for members of all communities to come together for deep listening and reflection as the sun …

Just because it has always been doesn't mean is has to be this year. Chrissie Davies from Chaos to Calm joined me in the studio to discuss how parents are looking to create new traditions that reflect their families needs and values. We discuss a range of ideas on how you can have a far more peaceful and enjoyable Christmas by tweaking expectations…

Grief does strange things to you. It can take away your taste, appetite and even your ability to make a decision. It makes us ache, robs us of sleep and keeps us in a perpetual fog. It's a state that requires us to live with it. It doesn't end, and is not gotten over. Annie Norrish from Hope Bereavement Care based in Geelong joined me to discuss ho…

Social inclusion is important for a person's dignity, security and opportunity to lead a better life. As we approach Social Inclusion week beginning on Nov 19th I wanted to speak with these three awesome women about what inclusion can look like, the effects of having it and not having it and some of the challenges faced along the way. My first gues…

Want to be successful in business? Kim walks us through the 5 things the successful business owners have in common. Remember we don't need to reinvent the wheel, success leaves clues so pick them up and use them. Kim Macdonald is a BAS Agent and Business Money coach passionate about empowering business owners to understand their business finances s…

Here is a word many of us are familiar with, Endometriosis…but did you know that the average diagnosis delay in Australia is 6.4 years, I find this stat staggering yet unfortunately very believable. I was joined on the program by Kat Stanely, director of Endo Help Foundation who helps us understand why this is and what we can ALL do to shift this a…

You can stop pushing sh*t uphill any time you like. You have my permission to surrender. Not because you can't cope but because you choose. In this episode we dive into how Acceptance and Surrender are a fast track to more happiness joy and flow. In the past "giving up" was shunned and "hustling and pushing through" was praised. Fortunately we are …

A short and sweet episode to reveal a nugget of wisdom, aka a Happiness Gem. I'm Loretta Hart, your host. I'm a happiness strategist, I love helping you find your happy. Happy Chicks Podcast, happiness chat without the fluff and bullshit. This week I share How to Cultivate Confidence. You can also read more about it here…

My mantra is Clarity Is Kindness. This is how I try to turn asking into an art rather than a dreaded job. Getting clear on what we want, asking for help or requesting the space to step forward on our own is all a form of kindness. It’s kind for us because it means we have more hope of getting the desired outcome and kind for those around us. They c…

Sick of living on repeat patterns of blah? Ever wonder who is actually in charge of the decisions you make and the things you do? Surely it can’t be you, why would you create this for yourself. Well as it happens we are ultimately responsible but sometimes we give our the reins to a committee that doesn’t have your best interests at heart.…

Andrea Frank As a licensed mental health therapist, coach and consultant, Andrea explores a new emerging meaning of kindness from a wellbeing lens and as a sustainability practice. Her Covid passion project involved co-creating wellbeing economic policy with eclectic professionals from around the globe to serve organizations from parliaments to loc…

A short and sweet episode to reveal a nugget of wisdom, aka a Happiness Gem. I'm Loretta Hart, your host. I'm a happiness strategist, I love helping you find your happy. Happy Chicks Podcast, happiness chat without the fluff and bullshit. This week I talk about Living Above the Line. You can also read more about living above the line and calling bu…

I remember being in a psychology lecture at university and the question was asked why do humans sleep. It seemed like a no brainer to me. Isn’t it because we are tired?? The lecturer went on, ‘Yes we sleep because we are tired but why do humans need to fall into an unconscious state in order to revive themselves and why do we need 8 hours a night. …

A short and sweet episode to reveal a nugget of wisdom, aka a Happiness Gem. I'm Loretta Hart, your host. I'm a happiness strategist, I love helping you find your happy. Happy Chicks Podcast, happiness chat without the fluff and bullshit. This week I talk about Just Surviving I have lots of great ideas, tips, advice ,and tools you can use to create…

We hear that “courage is fear walking” but in this conversation we break apart why sometimes we feel like we need a rest from being courageous all the time. We unpack the difference between courage and bravery and how that impacts us. We also laugh, share our “happy this week” moments and inspire each other. Make sure to read more about 'Courage' H…

A short and sweet episode to reveal a nugget of wisdom, aka a Happiness Gem. I'm Loretta Hart, your host. I'm a happiness strategist, I love helping you find your happy. Happy Chicks Podcast, happiness chat without the fluff and bullshit. This week I share how to Uncover Your Superpowers. You can also read more about it in this weeks blog HERE!…

We are told to follow our heart, tap into our passion and let our joy guide us….but what if we aren't sure if our passion is ‘good enough’ or ‘worthy’ of being followed. What if we feel like we flit from one passion to the next, how do we pin it down, or how do we even begin to break in and find our passion? Tania Moloney In 2012 Tania Moloney foun…

A short and sweet episode to reveal a nugget of wisdom, aka a Happiness Gem. I'm Loretta Hart, your host. I'm a happiness strategist, I love helping you find your happy. Happy Chicks Podcast, happiness chat without the fluff and bullshit. This week I share How to Take The First Step in Getting Unstuck. You can also read more about getting unstuck H…

Doubt, fear and confusion can all erode our confidence. So what builds it? Like any good building we need to begin with the foundation and that my friends would be TRUST. Liz Fry Along with her varied career background from Nursing, the Prison Service, teaching English in Sri Lanka, and running a pub, Liz also weaves her personal mental health jour…

Shifting From Overwhelm To Joy Through the Power of Focus Easily distracted? Have a to-do list as long as your arm and still don’t get it done? Feeling like there are just too many tabs open in your brain? I hear you. This is why we are chatting to day about how to harness the power of focus to bring us more joy and happiness. Simone McBain Simone …

No creative bone is your body…fear not happiness is still open to you! In this episode not only do we explore how to tap into your happy place through creativity but also how you can harness the power of creativity to nut out that pesky problem that is blocking your path. Tamara Protassow is a non-fiction writing coach, accountability coach and cou…

Who else was raised to eat your vegetables because there were starving children in Africa? "You should be grateful to have broccoli and brussel sprouts with your silver side and mash pumpkin, don't you know there are starving children in Africa?" To which we would sarcastically suggest we parcel it up and post it to them and see if they liked it! N…

If slow living is the new black…….how the hell do I fit it into my busy schedule? Ok I get that my title misses the point of the slow movement, but from the outside looking in, slow seems like it takes up too much time when there is so much else to do in my day. These have always been my first thoughts when thinking about how to embrace slow, but l…

Taking Back Control….simply. Some days the world is a whirlwind, you’ve got to-do stacks out the wazoo and it feels like the stage show, “Stop The World I Want To Get Off,” was written just for you. As a result of this life in this chaos, our happiness decides to pack its bags and head off for the summer - just great. If this is your reality it's o…