Careers & Mental Health Conversations

Sally talks to Stuart Loudon, commonly known as "a different kind of lawyer" about transitioning from a social worker into the legal industry, the challenges lawyers face surrounding mental wellbeing, the changing role of a lawyer and breaking down barriers in relation to mental health and serving your community.

How to stay mentally well covers important topics including self care, diet, sleep, exercise and more. Learn more at www.mentallywellworkplaces.com.au

Sonia talks to Sally about how she developed her career in leadership advisory including talking about how leaders can show courage and kindness in 2020. They also discuss the skills required to lead remotely, the ingredients that make up a courageous leader, the importance of aligning employees behaviours with values and much more.

We discuss what happens when you sleep including the sleep cycles, why each step of the cycle is so important, circadian rhythms, the effects of and signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation, the impact of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine on sleep, some tips to improve sleep and sources of support.

Josh drops by the CDC office to talk to Pat about how Blokepedia have survived and are adjusting to life as a small business as we all emerge from COVID. They discuss a range of topics including Zoom fatigue, launching new online mens health & wellbeing programs, balancing work and technology and how to move an events based business forward for the remainder of 2020. Find out more about the great work Josh the Blokepedia team do by visiting http://blokepedia.com/

Our Principal Master Mental Health Trainer, Tina Winchester, joins Pat to discuss everything you need to know about the new 100% online MHFA Course. Tina explains how the new online course is structured and run, why has it been introduced, what attendees can expect & what software or devices are required? Tina will also talk about any challenges she has noted in presenting the new course whilst outlining the benefits to learning MHFA online. If you have a question about the new Online Mental Health First Aid course, this is the podcast episode for you. For more information about the new online MHFA course, please visit our dedicated page https://www.careerdevelopmentcentre.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-courses-online/

In todays episode, Amy & Tina discuss navigating through the current remote working environment, as a parent. They cover off on the good days, the bad days, what helps and what doesn't. This is an honest conversation, that acknowledges the real difficulties and the need to be kind to ourselves in this unique situation.

Tina caught up with Amanda Bulow, the Founder & Chairperson of Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC). AWIC is a not-for-profit association providing a supportive community for women working in the construction industry providing personal and professional development and confidence building opportunities. Tina talks to Amanda about her 20 year career in construction, how bringing together a small group of women for a breakfast event led to establishing a NFP, the importance of networking and tips for women considering entering the construction industry as a career. You can learn more about the great work that AWIC do via www.awic.org.au

Tina catches up again with Ken Loftus, Founder and Clinical Director of the Sunlight Centre with 20 years experience in mental health and therapy. In this episode Tina and Ken discuss the current Covid-19 situation from a psychological perspective, with a focus on normal responses to fears and anxiety around these uncertain times and why we feel the way we do. Ken is an expert in evolutionary psychology with an uncanny ability to explain in simple terms how to better understand our minds. He also provides some excellent tips around raising self-awareness and the importance of self-compassion. The Sunlight Centre is a charity that relies on donations from generous members of the public, if you'd like to make a donation go to https://www.sunlightcentre.com.au/

Patty is a certified results coach, speaker and best-selling author with over 16 years experience in the corporate world which led her to realise that many people were living unhappy and unfulfilled lives. She now works with individuals and business owners through coaching sessions and workshops covering topics such as mindset, fixed emotions in the workplace, communication, values, behaviours, habits, resilience and more. Tina and Patty discuss a growth vs fixed mindset,the habits & skills required to deal with the current pandemic, the importance of breathing & self care, interviewing Dr Phil and much more. You can learn more about Patty's coaching, workshops and training via www.pattyduque.com

This may be our most important episode yet. As we currently experience a global pandemic and economic uncertainty, Tina and Pat run through some helpful and timely tips for employees who are getting used to remote and stay at home work conditions. They cover a range of tips for: *Managing anxiety during change *Setting up a work from home routine *Balancing work & leisure time at home *Exercise, nutrition & sleep *Communicating with team members *Dealing with news oversupply & social media *And much more Get some helpful tips to use for your own workspace and keep an eye out for the new remote workers mental health induction, coming on soon on www.mentallywellworkplaces.com.au

Rob 'Millsy' Mills is a successful singer, presenter, actor, MC & media personality with a career spanning over 15 years. Rob joins Amy to discuss his rise to fame, the good times & the bad times, mental health, meditation and the importance of exercise, his role as an ambassador for RUOK? Day and much more. Trigger Warning! This weeks podcast discusses thoughts of suicide. Please take care of yourself and if this isn't the podcast for you or if you're not feeling good today, maybe skip this episode and put yourself first. If you do need to reach out right now, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

Kate Penno is a qualified social worker with over 15 years experience working in the Human Services Sector. She has more recently become a qualified life coach working on empowering parents and professionals through life seasons. Kate joins Amy to discuss the transition to being a working mum, juggling day-to-day life, finding me time and more. Follow Kate online via: Instagram @katepenno_the instinctguide FacebookThe Instinct Guide with Kate Penno website: www.katepenno.com

Donna returns to our podcast to talk to Sally about how she shares her own mental health story via public speaking. Donna also discusses some of her daily gratitude & mediation techniques, resilience strategies & goal setting, how she became a MHFA Instructor and much much more You can learn more about Donna's story via: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-07/donna-thistlewaite-suicide-survivor-story-bridge/8753316 Or reach out to Donna about public speaking opportunities via: https://donnathistlethwaite.com.au/

Our Principal Master Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Tina Winchester, talks to Pat about what to expect in regards to undertaking a MHFA Course, what is involved in each course, what type of organisations implement mental health training and trends that she is noticing and hearing about. If you have heard about Mental Health First Aid and would like to know more about the course from one of Queenslands busiest trainers, then this is the episode for you.

Justin Savaille is the founder of 'Management PT' a professional management coaching and training organisation. Justin talks to Pat about why and when you should speak to a coach, how to coach different generations in the same workplace, behavioural profiling & much more more Find out more about Justin and Management PT at https://managementpt.com/

Renee Eaves is the author of 'Flirt With Justice'. Renee shares her story about how she was the first woman to ever self represent and take successful legal action for deprivation of liberty, thus setting case law. Renee is candid about how she bounced back from rock bottom and is now creating a program to support people with litigation stress and anxiety, and much much more

Ricky Nixon discusses a range of topics with Pat ranging from starting new businesses linked to mental & physical health checks, mental health in sports, the long term effects of concussion on sports stars, using social media, tips he implements to look after his own wellbeing and much more.

A big shoutout to all of our 10,000 + listeners from all 53 countries. We wants to say a big thankyou for listening and reaching out this year. In our final episode, we share a few key achievements plus give you an insight into what to expect in 2020. Have a great Xmas and New Year, from the whole team at CDC

The ultimate guide to surviving the Christmas period. Mark Varitimos joins us once more to discuss with Tina how we can keep on top of everything ranging from health and nutrition, to dealing with family members, the best alcohol to drink to avoid hangovers, the importance of recharging your batteries and much more. A timely episode before we all head away for the extended break.