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Sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace sure seem like potentially murky topics to have a banter about on the show. Yet when I settled into this chat with Skye Charry, it became crystal clear that actually, it doesn't have to be at all. This, as you'll hear me note throughout the chat, proved to be every bit as enjoyable and lighthearted as it was informative and beneficial. Informative and beneficial whether you're an organisation or leader of an organisation, or you're an employee or team member.
Given the subjective nature of harassment, and that everyone's individual experience of what is and isn't appropriate in the workplace, I had assumed (and rightly so) that it must surely be impossible to construct laws and rules to regulate behaviour and ensure that everyone experiences safety. Skye covers so much insightful territory here, helping us understand different perspectives to consider and how to navigate difficult conversations - both formal and informal - to allow us to speak up and speak out when we feel that a situation might need to be addressed.
I actually really enjoyed having this chat, it was a pleasant surprise. I hope you enjoy it too!
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SKYE CHARRY
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Well, 'Trouble' sure showed them! Today's guest sure fits this show like a glove (a boxing glove, of course). Marissa Williamson Pohlman knows how to roll with the punches both in the boxing ring, and in life.
Their story is one of hardship and challenge from an early age. As a ward of the state, Marissa bounced between 16 foster placements over 5 years from the age of 13. And at 18 amidst the beginning of the pandemic when no longer eligible for care as a minor, homeless.
Despite being told 'this girl is trouble', Kel Bryant took her into his boxing club and here we are in 2024 as she becomes the first Indigenous Australian female boxer to fight at this Olympic Games.
She's got grit, resilience, sass and strength, and it was a pleasure hearing Marissa talk real and raw about her relationship with life, boxing, mental toughness, the importance of community support, and how to stay focused and motivated in the face of adversity.
MARISSA WILLIAMSON POHLMAN
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TIFFANEE COOK
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Come take a seat as Harps and I have a rather real chitty chat about how us humans navigate our bodies, minds, emotions, and all the data and feedback that comes our way. Between listening to our bodies, listening to the experts, paying attention to our own biofeedback and managing all the spinning plates that play into our physical, mental and emotional health & wellbeing it can be quite the project to manage. In this particular chat we are sharing a number of our own personal experiences, sabotages and solutions along the way.
CRAIG HARPER
Website: craigharper.net
TIFFANEE COOK
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In this ep, I'm chatting with Warren Davies, aka The Unbreakable Farmer. Warren opens up about his personal struggles with mental health, highlighting the importance of seeking help and the power of community. His candidness about these challenges is both refreshing and empowering, reminding us all that it’s okay to not be okay and that reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Throughout our conversation, Warren shares practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone facing tough times. His journey from the farming fields to becoming a motivational speaker is a beacon of hope, encouraging us to harness our inner strength and keep pushing forward, no matter what life throws our way.
Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and tune in for a raw and real chat that’s sure to leave you feeling motivated and ready to tackle your own battles!
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
WARREN DAVIES
Website: theunbreakablefarmer.com.au
TIFFANEE COOK
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At a point where Tony "Jack the Bear" Mantz is leaping into his 6th decade he's back for a banter on life, the journey, the highs and the lows as he makes the move to shift gears with a new career path and passion. We begin with a chuckle about drawing out some tears and emotion back in our first chat way back in episode 20 (four years ago now), I had the last laugh (or cry) as we got every bit as deep and emotional at one point here too.
Tony shares about overcoming self-sabotage and addiction, his experiences with drug use, shedding a LOT of weight along the way, self-awareness, and the transformative power that psychedelic therapy proved to have in his case.
He's a ripper, you'll love him!
TONY "JACK THE BEAR" MANTZ
Website: jackthebear.com.au
TIFFANEE COOK
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He's back! Our friend Bobby Cappuccio... and bloody hell he's in top form on todays show. Once we cleared the air with some solid cat-daddy talk about Bobby's new fur-kid Houdini, we got stuck into some great banter about if and how hustling might be killing your creativity (you mean 'try harder, work harder' isn't the answer??) We explore how strategy, focus, and self-awareness play crucial roles in mastering life. I always enjoy the enlightening conversations when Bobby joins the show, and I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of this episode too.
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
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BOBBY CAPPUCCIO
Website: theselfhelpantidote.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au
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Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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It's fair to say Michael Dobbie-Bridges is adaptable... and one hell of an athlete! Oh and on top of that, he's an advocate who has made significant contributions to both sports and disability advocacy in Australia. From a tragic motorcycle accident at 21 to becoming a celebrated Paralympian with six World Cups under his belt in Wheelchair Tennis, Michael has become a key figure in promoting inclusivity in sports.
Tune in as we talk about everything from sport and human potential to mindset, business, career, passion, and purpose. I can assure you Michael's attitude and perspectives are worth lending an ear to, whether you have a disability or not.
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
TIFFANEE COOK
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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au
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Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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Despite the title (which will make sense when you listen), there's no nightmare to be found here... well, maybe Ben Plunkett has danced around the edges of what you may call a nightmare or two along the way. But like most difficulties in life (in my opinion), each of his have brought about a shiny side with meaning and purpose.
In this chat we meander through an array of topics ranging from business and entrepreneurship to mental health and getting punched in the face by life, and of course we ponder questions such as 'do we find our purpose or does it find us?'
Ben isn't just the teller of remarkable tales, he's the liver of them too - sharing just some of those with me today. The most recent of which is the birth of his very premature and somewhat impatient new champion son, Pheonix who came bursting into the world at the all-too-soon 23-week mark.
If you're down with hearing lessons, insights and perspectives from someone with his feet firmly planted on the ground yet his sights set sky high, then you're going to love listening to Ben.
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
BEN PLUNKETT
Website: plunkettmedia.com.au
TIFFANEE COOK
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What if we approached life as an ongoing experiment, much like a game of Monopoly? How would the weight of our decisions, circumstances, opportunities, successes, and even failures shift and shape our experiences and outcomes?
Mark LeBusque joins us again today, bringing his thought-provoking perspectives as we discuss some of our own current "experiments."
Tune in and come along for the ride, we shall be continuing this conversation too.
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MARK LEBUSQUE
Website: marklebusque.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Website: tiffcook.com
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Reversing Alzheimer's & Dementia... Hang on, what? Up until now we've 'known' Alzheimer's & Dementia to be a degenerative neurological condition for which there is no cure or solution. But today I'm speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison who brings with her evidence of a very different reality emerging around the improvement and reversal of these conditions.
Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in August of 2023. She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's Summit, and her book Reversing Alzheimer’s will be published by HarperCollins this June (2024)
Get excited as she shatters common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and shares what she has learned about keeping our brains sharp at any age.
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
DR HEATHER SANDISON
Website: drheathersandison.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au
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Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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Who says you can't? Grant Siedle is all about challenging that narrative and proving that the impossible is within reach. One of his standout ventures is Rip Swim, an open water swim through 'The Rip' from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale. This 3.5km stretch across the entrance to Port Phillip Bay is famed as one of the most thrilling and notorious waterways in the world (don't mind the sharks).
In our chat, we dive deep into the mental, physical, and even spiritual aspects of taking on such formidable challenges. We also explore the transferable skills, critical thinking, and the art of 'learning how to learn' that come with these extraordinary feats.
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
GRANT SIEDLE
Website: ripswim.com.au
TIFFANEE COOK
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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au
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Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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In this episode, Craig Harper and I discuss the different forms of intelligence. While high IQ is often seen as the pinnacle of intelligence, it doesn't encompass social, emotional, or intrapersonal intelligence, among others. We also touch on the impact of various learning styles on perceived intelligence. Harps admits to being a naturally slow learner, but once he learns something, it stays with him for the long haul. On the other hand, I am typically a super-fast learner with a short attention span. This means I can quickly grasp new concepts but struggle to retain the detailed information long-term. Just ask my high school math teachers who begrudgingly handed me my A+ marks, despite my rambunctious classroom disruptions.
CRAIG HARPER
Website: craigharper.net
TIFFANEE COOK
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Charles Brice began his journey into aviation by starting flight classes at the age of 15 and went solo at 16. His aspirations to become a professional pilot however were tragically altered by a motorbike accident at 19, which left him quadriplegic.
Sharing his early (and ever-present) love for motorbikes, a passion ignited at the age of four, Charles opens up about the impact of his accident and his reality around accepting and adapting to life from that moment on. Something he did seemingly with an edge of ease and grace, given the circumstances. Now a journalist for the ABC and a very recently new Melburnian, I loved this chat with Charles, I'm sure you will too!
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
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CHARLES BRICE
Website: kerrynvaughan.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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When I meet Matt De Gruchy for the first time this year at a Gala event, I could have mistaken him for someone with 20/20 vision... Until I noticed he was 'looking' a little to the left of me when he spoke to me. On the path to losing 96% of his sight to Stargardt's disease, Matt grappled with acceptance, self-isolation, weight-management, and generally landing himself in a pretty dark place - metaphorically, I mean.
But people like Matt don't stay in the dark. They level up, and step up, and that's what you're going to hear about today. Matt's enthusiasm is infectious and his message clear. It's about ability, not disability... and he's out to influence those who need it - don't we all!
If you're inspired by people with a vision, you're going to LOVE Matt.. I sure did!
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
MATT DE GRUCHY
Website: mattdegruchyvision.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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Ever catch yourself 'out to impress', and behaving in ways you assume might gain approval over your usual behaviour? Ever notice how when we observe that trait in others, it's quite off-putting? Ever wonder why we can observe that in others, realise it's off-putting, and still catch ourselves doing it anyway? Human behaviour is a funny thing, and today Harps and I are chatting about exactly this.
Deep down, we hope you're impressed!
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
CRAIG HARPER
Website: craigharper.net
TIFFANEE COOK
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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/
Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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Dr. Mark Williams tells me that Still Face Syndrome is real - a consequence of our attention shifting from human interactions to digital devices. The terrifying part is that it's robbing infants of critical emotional development, with repercussions that are hard to imagine. This is just one of the mind-blowing facts Dr. Williams shares in this episode.
Who is Dr. Mark Williams? He's a rebellious high school dropout turned cognitive neuroscientist. Mark's own story is a testament to our ability to transform our lives at any point. From the nuances of human behavior to how our environment and interactions shape our perceptions and actions, Mark sheds light on the critical role of emotions, the subconscious impact of our mirror neurons, and the silent epidemic of device addiction affecting our kids.
Join us for an eye-opening chat about the unseen forces guiding our everyday lives and the steps we can take to foster healthier connections and habits.
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
DR MARK WILLIAMS
Website: drmarkwilliams.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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In this episode I'm welcoming back Sergeant Mark Thomas, the legend behind The Code 9 Foundation, and we're talking about complexities of identity, trauma, and resilience, particularly within the realm of first responders. Mark shares how he navigates managing his PTSI (PTSD) while simultaneously continuing to serve in the Victoria Police and discusses the importance of separating work identity from personal life for mental health and wellbeing.
Our chat explores the challenges of being in a high-stress job and running a foundation that supports others in similar situations, without getting entangled in politics or organisational conflicts. Mark highlights the emotional rollercoaster that comes with his responsibilities around this and the importance of finding balance and maintaining his own support system.
This episode offers insights, anecdotes, and practical advice for anyone dealing with trauma, or supporting others in their healing journey. Tune in as we aim to shed some light on the human side of first responders.
MARK THOMAS
Website: markthomas.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Another cracking chat with the wonderful Kerryn Vaughan as we explore some fundamental questions that shape our lives. We explore our values, our character, and why we often sweat the small stuff. And speaking of small, why do we tend to play small in life?
In this episode, we get philosophical about how to live well and navigate the inevitable hormonal rollercoaster (a journey I’m just beginning myself). It’s a discussion filled with fun and profound insights.
Kerryn never disappoints - always enlightening and always a blast!
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
KERRYN VAUGHAN
Website: kerrynvaughan.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Imagine riding a motorcycle at a breathtaking speed of 270 kph. Now, picture doing it with your eyes closed, unable to see a thing! That’s the reality for Ben Felton, who couldn’t see a thing even before he even got on the bike. Teaming up with Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix legend Kevin Magee - who has an impressive 36 Grand Prix races under his belt and is the winner of the 1988 Spanish Grand Prix - Ben set out to become the world's fastest blind man on a motorcycle. And in true legendary fashion, they achieved this remarkable feat in March 2018.
Today, I’m chatting with these incredible lads about their personal and shared journeys. From Kevin’s brain surgeries to Ben being told at 15 that he was going blind and there was nothing he could do about it, their stories are nothing short of inspiring.
This is an epic conversation that breaks down barriers, redefines what’s truly possible, and puts the ‘ability’ back into disability.
BEN FELTON & KEVIN MAGEE
Website: benfelten.com
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TIFFANEE COOK
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The episode title might sound intense, but the reality is that these kinds of things are happening around us every day, and someone has to handle it. Many times, that someone was former Detective Narelle Fraser (and wow, what a powerhouse she is). She’s definitely not what I expected when I sat down to talk with someone who's been at the coalface of some of Australia’s most high-profile and horrific criminal cases.
We delved deep into her unique and intense 27-year career with Victoria Police, where she shared her experiences in the most challenging units, including the rape, homicide, and missing persons squads. Narelle's combined experience and perspective are nothing short of fascinating as she opens up about facing unimaginable trauma, dealing with the stigma of mental health, and transitioning from being a police detective to a mental health advocate. Her raw honesty and passion for helping others are just a few of the reasons why this episode is a must-listen.
So, grab your headphones, get comfy, and join us as we explore Narelle’s epic story. You won't want to miss it!
SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au
NARELLE FRASER
Website: narellefraser.com
TIFFANEE COOK
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Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/
Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/
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