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 prison...

Brief Interventions is a free, confidential and easy-to-access counselling service for anyone aged over 16 who is concerned abo...

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...

Have you seen sunflower lanyards getting about the place?  The Hidden Disability Sunflower Scheme began in England at Gatwick airport and is no...

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 chang...

"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 an...

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 Reme...

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, in collaboration with the Surf Coast Shire Council, will hold an inaugural truth-telling ev...

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...

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 i...

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 ...

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 Macdonal...

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 Stan...

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 happines...

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 f...

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 ki...

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 ultima...

Andrea FrankAs 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 wel...

 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...

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 ar...

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 th...

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.&nbs...

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 f...

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 pas...

 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 withou...