Ep230: Couples Therapist On How Your Childhood Shapes Your Relationship
Natalie King is a Clinical Psychologist who has spent the last decade specialising exclusively in couples therapy, and she joins me to pull apart why we react the way we do when things get heated.We explore the "Pursuer-Withdrawal" dynamic (when one person needs to talk it out right now while the other needs to walk away) and how our childhood "stuff" is usually the invisible hand at play. Natalie explains why fighting about the bins is rarely about the bins, why money is such a universal trigger, and the radical power of simply recognising what your partner is doing right.Stick around for the end where Natalie shares her number one tip for prioritising your relationship as a living, breathing thing that needs constant tending.You'll walk away with a much better understanding of your partner (and yourself) after this!Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
QF82: Kids Repeating The Stuff They Shouldn't!
Tam and Kathy have a couple of cracking stories about those mortifying moments when your kids repeat something they definitely shouldn't have. We hear about a three year old who learned the entire, very adult vocabulary of a certain song, and a little boy who chose the worst moment at a checkout to quote a movie line to a stranger! It is a hilarious reminder that little ears are always listening, and no matter how much you apologise, some stories can stay with you for 30 years! 😂If you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 82) and you can hear the whole thing!(Has your kid ever embarrassed you in public like this? Drop a comment and let us know!)Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
Ep229: The 6000 Year Old Secret To Slowing Down
We first met Mel Bean a few weeks back during our side hustle chat, but I knew the second we started talking that she had a much bigger story to tell. Today, Mel shares her incredible journey through a Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis and why she made the brave, personal choice to follow her intuition when it came to her treatment.Mel is the founder of In Harmony Qigong on the Central Coast, and she explains how this ancient practice helped her reclaim her body and her peace after major surgery. We talk about the "medicine in the slow," why our modern brains are struggling to keep up with our lives, and the science behind that stress score on your smartwatch.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or like you’re constantly operating at a Level 10, this conversation is exactly what you need. Mel even takes us through a breathing exercise at the end.You'll feel great after this!You can find Mel here: In Harmony QigongWanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
QF78: Julie Goodwin’s $4 Fashion Hack
Julie drops by the Podvan to talk up the joys of op shopping and why her whole family keeps bumping into each other at Vinnies (including some very questionable smelling coats - which is VERY funny!) Plus, I share the brilliant story of how T-Pain pulled off the ultimate 30th birthday surprise for Meghan Trainor, and Jessica joins us to explain how her dad became a master of misdirection by hacking into bank accounts and landing helicopters in the backyard just to keep a secret.If you enjoy this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 78) and you can hear the whole thing!And I'd love it if you could take a second to rate the show or leave a comment! 🤗Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.
Ep228: Jason van Genderen - From the Central Coast to New York Success!
This is one of my favourite episodes ever! Jason Van Genderen is a world-class storyteller who started a revolution when he ended up on the big stage in New York City - winning one of the world's most prestigious short film festivals with a device most people only used for Snake! Beyond the bright lights of New York, Jason shares incredible stories from his recent trip to Kenya - including why he was hiding in a shipping container to get the perfect shot and the "creature" that kept falling from the ceiling. It’s a masterclass in curiosity, patience, and why the best camera can be the one you already have in your pocket.Check out his incredible shots here: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvangenderen/Oh, and the Found By Laura page we talked about: https://www.instagram.com/foundbylaura/Wanna check out all things Podvan? ⬇️Facebook | Instagram | FB Group | Podvan Website | YouTube | TikTokThis is a Podvan Media production.