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Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 33: How To Heal While Balancing It AllIn our show today, Raychel shares how her while rebuilding her life she was overcoming trauma and living with mental challenges to inspire others to believe that the broken piece of the past can lead to beauty., strength and new beginning. Connect with Raychel:www.raymateam.com 2021-11-2128 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club tip 32: Finding Yourself From Your Life JourneyIn our show today, Tamara shares how after becoming a mum of three boys with Autism, she knew that her life needed to change. Even though she continuously asked “Why me?” She released that she needed to be there for her sons and went on a journey of self-discovery to becoming a career and life coach for young adults and teens getting them prepare for the workplace.Connect with Tamara:Web: www.mypathforward.com.auFB: www.facebook.com/mypathforward1Lin www.linkedin.com/company/my-path-forwardIG: www.instagram.com/my...2021-11-1430 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 31: How Grateful Are You Today?In our show today, I am sharing how practicing daily gratitude has helped me to stay on driver seat of my life. It has been a powerful way to remind me how thankful am to wake up everyday.Get it touch with me today.https://www.osteolife.com.au/services/In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osteopath-potts-point-sydney/FB: https://www.facebook.com/OsteoLifePottsPointIG: drvalerieosteolife2021-11-0710 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 30: Finding Self-FulfilmentIn our show today, Tania shares how she transitioned from a fast pace corporate world in the city to motherhood overnight in an outer suburb 1 hour away. She had to adapt very quickly to her new environment and find it very challenging as she realised that her single lifestyle was gone. She needed to get support and personal fulfillment to help her grow and regain self-confidence and happiness.Connect with Tania:www.crossthet.com.au2021-10-2427 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 29: Don't Give Up On YourselfIn our show today, Billie shares how despite all challenges she encounters in life from a very young age she never gives up on herself. She went from being very successful to losing everything then got back up on her feet again and again. Now she helps small businesses as she believes that everyone deserves to be successful. Connect with Billie: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BilliesBlueprints 2021-10-1730 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 28: Importance of Self-CareIn our show today, I am sharing how practicing self-care has been on the key for me to stay on driver seat of my life. It has allowed me to have a better relationship with myself and improved my body-mind connection and health. Do you want to lean more? Get it touch with me today.https://www.osteolife.com.au/services/In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osteopath-potts-point-sydney/FB: https://www.facebook.com/OsteoLifePottsPoint \IG: drvalerieosteolife2021-10-1113 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tips 27: How Is Your Well-being Today?In our show today, Danielle shares how while pregnant with her 1st child in her 20s she totally had it all sorted out. She was working full-time in a stressful job while completing her Master’s Degree in financial planning. According to her, she will sit her exam and baby will come 8 weeks after that but, things didn’t go as planned. Connect with Danielle:https://www.facebook.com/groups/moneywellbeing/2021-09-2603 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 26: Art Therapy For Mental Health In our show today, Rupa shares how using Art Therapy has provided her with an approach to facilitate positive change in people’s lives using creative means. She says that art can be used as a proactive way to boost and nurture mental health. Connect with Rupa:www.mindkshetra.com.au IG: handle @mindkshetraFB: https://www.facebook.com/mindkhetra2021-09-1921 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tips 25: The Power Of Your ImaginationIn our show today, I am sharing how over the years I use my imagination to help me achieve everything I wanted in my life. Looking back from where I started to where I am today. I can realise how my imagination became reality. Now I am a great believer in the power of manifestation through imagination. Get in touch with me today:https://www.osteolife.com.au/Follow me on:In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osteopath-potts-point-sydney/FB: https://www.facebook.com/OsteoLifePottsPoint \IG: d...2021-09-1212 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDrvier Seat Club Tip 24: Creating Your Own FutureIn our show today, Kim 26 years old is sharing how she has overcome trauma and severe mental illness like complex PTSD, major depressive disorder and now creating her own future. She has moved into the driver seat of her mental health and today is studying and has open recently open her own business with her best friend.Connect with Kim on:Instagram @For Your Mind Boxes Website www.foryourmindboxes.com.au 2021-08-2915 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 23: Taking Care Of Your Mental HealthIn our show today, Sharon is sharing how both her and identical twin suffered from mental health. They both took different direction on how to deal with their mental illness. She explains how she got the courage and power to take charge of her mental health. Connect with Sharon:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonwilkswellworkers/https://www.movebreatherelax.com/contact2021-08-2221 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 22: Setting Your BoundariesIn our show today, I am sharing how I learnt the hard way the importance of setting boundaries in all areas of my life especially, after my burnout in 2017. Over the years I have also found ways better set my boundaries as well as being consistent when applying them particularly with those close to me.https://www.osteolife.com.au/Follow me on:FB: https://www.facebook.com/OsteoLifePottsPoint IG: drvalerieosteolife2021-08-1513 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 21: Are You Ok? If Not, Please Reach OutIn our show today, Trish a 41 years old mum is sharing how her early childhood with lack of confidence and self-esteem was suppressed for years until she became a mum. She found it very challenging to completely live in the present moment after the birth of her son.She then asked for help and was able to build a great network of support around her.Get in touch with Trish:Business website:www.pkvirtual.com.au LinkedIn profilewww.linkedin.com/in/patriciakeighranvirtualservicesPersonal Coaches L...2021-08-0119 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 20: Keeping Your Mental Health In CheckIn our show today Marisa, a single mum and business owner is sharing her long journey with mental health. How 11 years ago she entered recovery for an eating disorder that she had 5 years earlier. Since her recovery, she has been raising awareness for mental health, eating disorder on her social media platforms.Marisa business is called: Your Virtual DeskFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/yourvirtualdeskmacarthurInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourvirtualdesk_macarthur/ 2021-07-2533 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 19: Keep Up The MomentumIn our show today, I am sharing how I have been maintaining good health and energy after recovering from my burnout in 2017 by getting into a morning routine that became part of my everyday life.Contact me today if want to get the right routine that works for you.https://www.osteolife.com.au/2021-07-1808 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat CLub Tips 19- Yes, Your Success Is On YouIn our show today, Becky is sharing how she learned to manage the outcomes of growing up in through domestic violence and being diagnosed with a crippling disease while still a teenager. Becky also share her experience of having a career as a Project Manager in the construction industry for nearly 30 years.She published her book: “Works of Beck” https://wordsofbek.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/YMagGlobal/posts/becky-paroz-author-mentor-teaching-women-to-embrace-their-inner-gladiathersee-he/2752929824717863/ 2021-07-0430 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 17: Be Bold Not AfraidIn our show today, Rachel is sharing her experience with being bullied and harassment in her previous careers as a strong woman who spoke up and challenges the status quo.She has transformed her life and became a life and mindset coach.Rachel business is called: The Poschology Collectivehttps://www.theposchologycollective.com/https://www.instagram.com/pos_chology/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lounds/2021-06-2732 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tips 16: Thanks for Being MeanIn this episode I share how I learn to say thank you to those people who were very mean to me, after going through the pain of experiencing their negativity. Overtime, I released that in fact I have grown so much from their behavior and got stronger from it.2021-06-2026 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 15: Walk Before You RunIn our show today, Desiree is sharing how after working in the Corporate World she opened her own business, putt all her energy into it for few years then released that it was time to take care of her health.She also shares the changes she has made since putting her health as a priority by taking baby steps to improving her wellbeing.Desiree business is called Naked Digital marketer: https://nakeddigitalmarketer.com.au/about/https://www.facebook.com/desireerobards2021-06-0629 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 14: Prioritising Your HealthIn this Episode, Laurence share with us how from a simple blood pressure check-up, she switched her perception from having her Family as her number one priority to putting her Health first.Find Laurence:https://au.linkedin.com/in/laurence-crussol-0658ba1232021-05-3118 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tips 13: No Health No LifeToday I am sharing how after letting my health down and getting very sick, I understood a journey of recovery from self-development, self-care and self-love to become healthier and better version of myself. 2021-05-2520 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 12: DIscover Your PassionOn today's episodes, Michael is sharing how at a very young age he found his passion for photography.He learnt everything he could to understand his passion and turned it as a fulfilling carrier.Michael has been a photographer for over 20 years and has been working with the The Fred Hollows Foundation for many years.You can connect with Michael at:www.michaelamendolia.comhttps://www.facebook.com/michael.amendolia.12021-05-1129 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Tip 11: Transition From School To WorkOn today's episode, Simon is sharing how after finishing university she got into the driver seat of his carrier by applying for random job that had a positive impact on his life and has manifested into a wonderful and fulfilling carrier path.2021-05-0415 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 10: Finding Your GiftToday I am sharing how I never gave up up on finding what I really wanted to do. It has been a journey of setting the right intention, trial on error and keep on moving till I found it.2021-04-2718 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 9: Motherhood and Mental HealthIn this week’s episode, Caroline shares her 18 years long journey of being a mum, therapy sessions, yoga classes and discovering life after motherhood.
BetterMeYoga: https://www.bettermeyoga.com.au/caroline.html
Yoga For Busy Moms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/busymomyoga/2021-04-0636 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 8: Empowerment From DepressionGuest speaker Celine discusses social stigma around depression and how going through therapy started a journey of self discovery.2021-03-3023 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 7: Overcome Adversity - Build ResilienceOn today’s episode, I share how I started my journey of learning English after an application for a flight attendant role at Air France; my journey to Australia and building resilience by integrating myself into a new culture.2021-03-2322 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 6: Communication With Family During Challenging Times.Getting into the driver seat is not easy. As women, we have a tendency to step back and let everyone else drive our own lives. It is important to reassess our lives and ask if we are satisfied with everything that is happening. It is about taking actions without any procrastination.
On today’s episode, I share my journey of how rediscovering my voice with a vocal coach gave me further confidence to create this podcast to inspire, motivate and empower women.2021-03-0816 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 5: Finding Your Own Voice.Getting into the driver seat is not easy. As women, we have a tendency to step back and let everyone else drive our own lives. It is important to reassess our lives and ask if we are satisfied with everything that is happening. It is about taking actions without any procrastination.
On today’s episode, I share my journey of how rediscovering my voice with a vocal coach gave me further confidence to create this podcast to inspire, motivate and empower women.2021-03-0125 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 4: Slow Down and Reassess Your Life.Getting into the driver seat is not easy. As women, we have a tendency to step back and let everyone else drive our own lives. It is important to reassess our lives and ask if we are satisfied with everything that is happening. It is about taking actions without any procrastination.
On today’s episode, I share my journey of how rediscovering my voice with a vocal coach gave me further confidence to create this podcast to inspire, motivate and empower women.2021-02-2311 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 3: The meaning of success in Covid-19 times.On today’s show, we have guest Katherine, an Australian Soprano and a recent graduate of Sydney Conservatorium of Music, offering some perspective on what success means during covid times.2021-02-0720 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 2: How not to get triggered?For this week’s episode, we invited guest Casandra, a project manager from Argentina to discuss how not to get triggered by people or events; reacting to things or acting against each other especially the closest ones.
1. When you find yourself getting worked up; take deep breathes. It slows the adrenaline and calms the body.
2. Remind yourself not to fix it, feel it.
3. Aboriginal term: Dadirri. It means deep listening, trying to listen what people are really saying or not saying, and also understanding how you react to things that matters.
4. In a fight or argument, remind yourself of little ha...2021-01-3118 min
Driver Seat Club with Dr. Valerie. J.DugaminDriver Seat Club Podcast Tip 1: Take the Driver Seat, regain control of your life today.On today’s inaugural show, I share my personal journey as a wife, daughter, friend and businesswoman, exhausted from all these undertakings and ultimately taking over the driver seat to regain control and steering my life in the right direction.2021-01-2413 min