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JOY Drive with WarrenDr Danielle Le Lagadec: The Surprising Health Benefits of Line DancingLine dancing is booming again, and beneath the fun, researchers are finding it boosts fitness, balance, memory and mental wellbeing across all ages. Dr Danielle Le Lagadec explains how this simple, social style of movement supports both individual health and community connection.
Guest: Dr Danielle Le Lagadec, Senior Lecturer and Head of Course, Graduate Certificate in Nursing, CQUniversity Australia
Presenter: Warren Andrew
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2025-11-2609 min
REM RewardGentle Sleep, Better Nights – EP 25 w/ Professor Sarah BlundenIn this episode, Ryan speaks with Professor Sarah Blunden, a world-renowned pediatric sleep researcher from CQUniversity Australia and Monash University. Sarah has spent decades studying how children and adolescents sleep, why their rest is so often disrupted, and what parents and communities can do to better support them. We discuss the most common sleep problems in young kids, how early sleep habits shape emotional and cognitive development, and her Gentle Methods of Self-Settling (GeMSS) approach to helping children learn healthy sleep patterns. We also dive into cultural perspectives on co-sleeping, the pressures parents face to “fix” sleep quickly, and why...
2025-10-1635 min
SunriseReward offered to help find murdered Peter Falconio's remainsNT Police are making a final push to find the remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio, 24 years after his murder. With killer Bradley Murdoch reportedly dying of cancer, police have renewed calls for answers, offering a $500,000 reward and saying someone out there still knows something.For more, Associate Professor of Criminology at CQUniversity Australia Dr Xanthe Mallett joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-2602 min
How to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsTenacity through trauma with Clarissa SempelClarissa Sempel wanted a career in law to help people.
But first, she had to be a rock for her own family – and save herself.
The high-achieving young lawyer and National President of youth leadership initiative Junior Chamber International Australia, Clarissa’s path is marked by determination, even in the face of family devastation.
Clarissa is CQUniversity’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year for Early Career Impact, and you can learn more about her work here.
Read the podcast transcript here, and explore CQU’s law study pathways at cqu.edu.au/law....
2023-08-2717 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsCow tech to transform lives with Param SinghParam Singh’s life began in a tiny town in India.
It took moving across the globe to realise his potential to change lives for millions of families like his.
And, where cows would fit with his plan!
The award-winning founder and CEO of agri-tech platform MoooFarm, Param is CQUniversity Australia’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year for Social Impact, and you can learn more about his work here.
Read the podcast transcript here, and explore CQU’s innovative study pathways at cqu.edu.au/study.
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2023-08-2023 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsBuilding big futures with Bevan SlatteryBevan Slattery is one of Australia’s most successful tech entrepreneurs, founding a record five ASX-listed companies.
But the path to innovator and rich-lister was not a straight one.
Dramatic career detours, from aspiring accountant to DJ to local government clerk and finally IT whiz, taught him to follow his curiosity and solve big problems – an approach that’s helped him grow mega-projects for Australia’s digital communications.
Bevan is CQUniversity’s 2023 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, and you can learn more about his work here.
Read the podcast transcript here.
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2023-05-0319 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsAdvocating for country, community with Patrice BrownGrowing up on a Central Queensland cattle station helped inspire Patrice Brown to pursue environmental science.
To build her big-impact career, the trailblazing businesswoman had to stand up to stereotypes.
That meant proving that she, and her beloved Central Queensland, had local talent and expertise to get the job done.
Read the episode transcript here.
Patrice is CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Industry Excellence, and you can learn more about her work here.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by...
2023-03-0516 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsChancellor Graeme Innes AM for Zero Discrimination Day 2023CQUniversity Chancellor Graeme Innes AM has spent a lifetime fighting discrimination.
To mark global change initiative Zero Discrimination Day on Wednesday 1 March 2023, the human rights trailblazer has shared some of the journey with How to Change a Life.
A lawyer, company director and former Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Mr Innes outlines his insights, successes, frustrations and hope for a more inclusive Australian community.
Read episode transcript here.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling for CQU Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.
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2023-03-0128 min
Talking Leadership TV PodcastEp 5 - Steve Williams - Talking Leadership TVSteve Williams is the founder of Mind Flow Grow, a social enterprise and Program Manager at the Office of Social Innovation, CQUniversity, where he specialises in working with external clients to co-design, collaborate and develop innovative ways of addressing social and environmental problems. Our discussion focused on leadership and social enterprise.
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2023-02-1226 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsAdvocating to heal trauma with Caitlin SchiavoneAustralia's domestic and family violence crisis has taken too many lives, and threatens countless more.
But victim/survivor Caitlin Schiavone is determined that her experience won’t define her, and she’s building a career to advocate for all women and girls who face violence.
An Australian delegate to this year’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 66, the passionate changemaker shares how studying CQUniversity’s Master of Domestic and Family Violence Practice empowered her to take control of her story.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQU...
2022-04-1317 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsFollowing the dopamine with Aidan BaronFor Aidan Baron, realising his passion for paramedicine was a game-changer.
But building a career in the life-changing field meant fighting frustration, and a whole lot of social media.
And focusing on the people he could help, and the people making great health care happen, has driven a big career in research and practice for the paramedic innovator.
Aidan is CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Industry Excellence, and you can learn more about his work here.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Mu...
2022-03-3022 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsFacing fears to fight injustice with Nareeta DavisImagine being told you're not good at study. And hearing it from a teacher at primary school.
For Nareeta Davis, overcoming stereotypes has been a lifelong battle.
But the Cairns mum and award-winning solicitor has built self-confidence through faith in her own values, and determination to advocate for other people facing injustice.
Nareeta is CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Early Career Impact, and you can learn more about her work here.
If you're thinking about new career options, explore CQUniversity’s STEPS pathway into study, and its flexible Law degree.
2022-03-2319 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsMaking ‘impossible’ happen with Dr Marjad PageGrowing up, Marjad Page was scared of the hospital.
But the proud Kalkadoon, Waanyi and Gangaldida man was prepared to face fears, if it meant helping his people.
That purpose saw him achieve what seemed impossible, becoming a doctor and practicing on his Traditional Lands.
Dr Page is CQUniversity’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, and you can learn more about his work here.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUniversity Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.
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2022-03-1620 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsTRAILER: How to Change a Life series twoWe all know our world needs some pretty big changes.
But how do you decide to start making those changes yourself?
How to Change a Life hears from people who have made life-changing decisions, and asks them - how do you start? And what comes next?
Presented by CQUniversity Podcasts and with weekly episodes from March 2022, you’ll hear from global change leaders, and passionate locals transforming lives around them.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.
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2022-03-0903 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsAnswering ‘how can I help’ with Selina TomasichEver seen a problem, and not known how to help?
Selina Tomasich’s approach is simple: get skills, know them, use them, grow them. And always have a chat.
That’s how the inspiring founder and CEO of anti-poverty initiative Hair Aid built her confidence and her big-impact career, despite not finishing high school, and as she faced many more challenges along the way.
Selina is CQUniversity’s 2022 Alumnus of the Year for Social Impact. Learn more about her work here.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from C...
2022-03-0222 min
CQUniversity PodcastsIMPACT research podcast - Series 2 trailerIMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. Hear about changemaking research across Australia as CQUni experts share first steps, struggles, and eureka moments.
IMACT series two launches on November 1, 2021. Get ready to discover:
- hacking our habits to improve our health,
- taking tech in classrooms beyond the "wow factor",
- how understanding First Nations languages can improve Indigenous health outcomes,
- the initiative inspiring parents to be better sporting role models for their kids,
- and so much more!
2021-10-2902 minCQUniversity PodcastsReal Students, Real Stories: An R U OK? Day specialReal Students, Real Stories shines light on the mental health journey of students in university.
Hear how three students, Esaba, Raf and Emma faced their struggles, and inspiring messages from seeking support.
Hosted by CQUni Student Wellbeing Coordinator Liza Costello, the brave participants show us that getting help isn’t giving up, it’s refusing to give up, and encourage everyone to break the silence and get support.
Real Students, Real Stories is a CQUniversity Podcasts production. Music is Run by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.
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2021-09-0820 min
Sydney ReflectSR02 Mayush Shrestha - Author of SEA on Sydney ReflectMayush Shrestha likes to introduce herself as a creative writer. She is an Author of book called "SEA" which is available in Amazon.
In this episode, Mayush opened up about her journey as an international student in Sydney and how she fought back with the mental challenges that most of the international students passed through. She also reflected about how she is gradually taking her path towards creative writing even she had a Business Accounting degree. She completed her Master degree from CQUniversity, Sydney campus.
She recently launched her personal blog called Galleries of Words.
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2021-05-2218 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsGetting a voice with Sabi KaphleSabi Kaphle didn’t want to be a midwife.
Forced into nursing school by her family as a teenager, the young Nepali woman felt powerless.
But when she saw how the health system was failing pregnant women, and the risk to lives of mums and babies, Sabi found her passion in giving them a voice.
First working for UNICEF and now as a Public Health lecturer at CQUniversity, Dr Kaphle shares her steps for tackling power imbalance, through purpose and persistence.
She also previews her debut book, Socio-cultural Insights of Childbirth in...
2021-05-1623 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsFinding answers to save lives with Darren DelaneyFormer truckie Darren Delaney wants answers.
Too often, the Brisbane transport stalwart has seen his workmates die on the job – and too often, investigators can’t say what caused the death.
Darren’s channelling his trauma, frustration and passion for trucking into action, as he pursues a PhD on truck accidents and safety.
The CQUniversity Associate Lecturer and PhD student hopes to create a national framework to standardise truck accident investigation.
If you drive trucks in Australia, you can complete Darren’s driver survey here.
How to Change a Life is ho...
2021-05-0920 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsCultural caring and connecting with Sam CoomsNoonukul Quandamooka woman Sam Cooms started on her career path determined to help her Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) community.
Becoming a mum to children with disabilities upended her world, and shifted her priorities.
This episode, Sam explains how her Indigenous values inform both her carer role, and her vision for a more inclusive society for people with disabilities – in Minjerribah, and nationally.
Sam is part of CQUniversity's First Nations Research Higher Degree Academy, the first of its kind in Australia.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQ...
2021-04-2622 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsTransforming beaches with Sasha JobPhysiotherapist Sasha Job knows her work can change people’s lives.
And when patients are struggling to achieve mobility and fitness, she's seen first-hand that getting on the beach can make a huge difference.
This episode, the determined Bundaberg lecturer and researcher explains her mission to make our beaches accessible for everyone.
If you’re an Australian living with a disability or limited mobility, or if you’re aged over 65, complete Sasha's U-BEACH survey here.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus...
2021-04-1819 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsStarting to talk with Michael BowlesCONTENT WARNING: This episode covers issues around mental health and suicide.
More than two thirds of Australians say they’re stressed out – but is it all down to our busy lives?
When Brisbane dad and estimating manager Michael Bowles wasn’t coping, the first step to recovery was just talking.
Now researching his PhD on suicide in the construction industry, he’s busier than ever – and talking more than ever.
And the mission to help industry workmates has helped him find balance, too.
How to Change a Life is hosted by M...
2021-03-2922 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsCrashing out and building back with Caitlin PeacockParamedic Science student Caitlin Peacock chose her career because she wanted to help people.
And she made the decision while she was in prison.
The 21-year-old Cairns woman shares how a car crash and subsequent criminal charges became the worst days of her life, and how determination to take a different path pulled her through.
Since completing CQUniversity’s life-changing STEPS program, she’s now on her way to supporting others on the worst days of their lives, too.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Comm...
2021-03-2217 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsTaking risks with Kumar ParakalaKumar Parakala has forged a career by refusing to follow the crowd.
And the first step was boarding a plane to Rockhampton, in Central Queensland.
In this episode, the President of GHD Digital shares the importance of finding a higher purpose, and building authentic relationships.
Just announced as CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Industry Achievement, the global professional services leader, innovator, and award-winning startup founder also talks openly about mistakes made, and what he learned.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by...
2021-03-1617 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsChallenging taboos with Tandi KuwanaTandi Kuwana built her career in mental health, but it was her own experience with depression that helped her smash taboos and improve mental wellbeing for those around her.
In this episode, the Perth-based mental health nurse and founder shares the challenges that led to her mental illness.
And the inspiring community leader explains why reaching out for help, and helping others, gave her the drive to get better.
Tandi, who completed her Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing in 2018, is the founder of social enterprise My Mental Wellness Keys, and CQUniversity's Alumnus...
2021-03-1517 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsGrowing a great idea with Jodie MlikotaShe created Australia’s Airbnb for dinner parties, then on the verge of going global, COVID-19 meant dinner parties were banned indefinitely.
But Jodie Mlikota’s was determined to keep loved ones connecting, even at a distance.
In this episode, the Cairns-based CEO and co-founder shares how she grew her startup, from idea to uni assignment to national catering platform.
And she explains why community and connection is central to Gathar’s success.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton...
2021-03-0920 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsSeizing opportunities with Sheila DoyleHow do you suddenly transition 50,000 people to working online?
For Sheila Doyle and her 1800-strong team, the challenges of the pandemic were huge.
Luckily, the Deloitte Business Services Global Leader has built a career around adapting fast.
In this episode, digital trailblazer Sheila shares her steps for taking risks, growing resilience, and putting people at the heart of big decisions.
Just announced as CQUniversity’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Sheila also had good advice for people starting a tech career today.
How to Change a Life is hosted by...
2021-03-0718 minHow to Change a Life by CQUniversity PodcastsHow to Change a Life COMING SOON!We all know change is inevitable. But actually making the change happen? That’s up to us.
How to Change a Life hears from people who have made life-changing decisions, and asks them - what happens next?
Presented by CQUniversity Podcasts and launching on Monday 8 March 2021, you’ll hear from global industry leaders, and passionate locals transforming lives around them.
Plus CQUniversity’s experts explore the science of changing our lives, with hacks to bring our brains, our bodies, and even our communities along for the ride.
How to Change a Life i...
2021-03-0103 minCQUniversity PodcastsIMPACT | Ep 11 | Understanding gambling harms in Australian communityAustralians are the world’s most prolific gamblers, losing close to $25 billion a year. But despite growing awareness of harms caused by the national habit, researchers from CQUniversity’s Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory say the problem is unlikely to improve without significant changes in the gambling industry.
EGRL head Professor Matt Rockloff, Research Professor - Gambling Studies Nerilee Hing and Psychology Professor Matthew Browne share their recent work with fellow EGRL team member Dr Alex Russell, and explain why gambling problems in Australia are bigger than simply “problem gambling”.
This is the 11th episode of CQUnivers...
2020-12-0934 min
CQUniversity Podcast - GreatvineCQUniversity Commentary - TrailerCQUniversity has launched its latest podcast series CQUniversity Commentary. This podcast series brings you CQUni experts in research, work and study, dissecting the issues and current affairs that affect you, your family and your community.
CQUniversity has dedicated the first season of CQUniversity Commentary to focus on conversations about the emerging issues from COVID-19.
To listen to this podcast series head to Podbean https://cquniversitycommentary.podbean.com/, or find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Youtube.
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