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The Strength of UsTalking about race with kidsTalking about race can be tricky for many of us. So how can we do it in an inclusive, mindful and positive way? Thankfully there is a new book that includes a short history of race and racism in Britain, from the Romans through to the present day, including the history of slavery and the abolition movement. Ruth Hill and Loretta Andrews chat about their inspiration for the book and their own lived experiences.To purchase the book in Australia:Amazon - Talking to Children about Race To purchase the book in...2022-10-1552 minThe Strength of UsWhy we work in Mental HealthBrooke Coleman and Mark Chapman both work in the Mental Health Hub at Wellways in Warrnambool, Australia. Like so many people who work in the care industry, they have their own lived experience and stories that led them to to the important work that they do today.In this episode, you will not only learn about their paths but how Wellways is making a difference to so many lives across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria and is growing every day. Wellways is now a huge organisation working with many research groups including Monash University and supports...2022-09-2640 minThe Strength of UsBig Boobs: How breast size impacts our livesIn this episode, Vicki Ryan and Lisa Quattrocchi not only discuss their breast reductions but what life was like before and after. How they were bullied and judged, how they were treated by men and the social and emotional impact that unwanted large breasts can have. Lisa and Vicki also discuss the problems with clothing and of course the health benefits of having a reduction.If you would prefer to watch this interview on YouTube then click here To apply to join the Facebook page Breast Reduction Support Australia, click here2022-07-3134 minThe Strength of UsLocal Australian of the Year, Vicki Jellie & how the Warrnambool community built its Cancer CentreVicki Jellie is currently serving as the Mayor of Warrnambool but before she entered into this role, Vicki was already considered a local hero, not only in our eyes but was officially named The Australian Local Hero of 2017 receiving her award from, then Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.This interview is the first time that Vicki Jellie has told her whole story. It is a story of grief, courage, community and above all, love. This episode was filmed by Fitzmedia at Silver ball studies and the entire episode can be viewed on Youtube. It was important t...2022-07-031h 06
The Strength of UsCo-Parenting after Separation and Divorce with Jasmin NewmanJasmin Newman was awarded the 2021 Mediator Peacemaker of the Year. She is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, also known as a Family Mediator for couples and families that need support when navigating separation and divorce. Jasmin helps parents to make child-centred decisions as they go through the changes in their family structure and is a co-parenting coach.In this episode, Marnie, Lisa and Jasmin explore how fear is behind most of the decisions that we make in our lives and how fear drives parents to make the decisions that they do. Towards the end of the episode, w...2022-06-261h 06The Strength of UsDarren Mort: Barrister, Actor & Philanthropist talks about kids amidst divorce courtPeople may recognise Darren Mort from shows such as Neighbours and Blue Heelers, but it's his real-life role that continues to make such a great impact on Australian families. As a barrister, Darren Mort has worked in the family law courts for almost 30 years and has seen what happens to children during this difficult time.In this episode, Darren talks about putting the needs of the children first and how his acting and law careers have come together to create the award-winning short film: Tommy which can be seen on Apple TV. Darren has also started a...2022-06-181h 18The Strength of UsLet's Talk: Suicide, Mental Illness & more with John ParkinsonJohn Parkinson grew up near Port Fairy & one of his first jobs was at Warrnambool’s Brierly Mental Hospital. He has seen a lot change in the world of mental health but wants to do more.After a shocking increase of suicide in his community and getting to know the parents of the late Sam Fitzgibbon, John and other locals got together to find a way to get more people talking. That’s whe...2022-06-111h 01The Strength of UsMy Mother's Strength & our Down Syndrome girl, TanyaIn 1974, when my sister, Tanya, who has Down Syndrome was born they called her a Mongoloid. Institutions were still closing around Australia and a lot of the general public were afraid of people with intellectual disabilities because they were simply not seen. Not on the streets, not in schools, there was obviously no internet back in the day and people who didn’t fit the social norm were certainly not on TV.So it was no wonder that my father was afraid to take Tanya home fr...2022-06-021h 30
Darren Mort PodcastsDarren Mort - The Strength Of Us - Lisa Quattrocchi - June - 2022Welcome to Darren Mort Podcasts. Darren is a seasoned barrister with over 30 years of experience in Family Law. He’s also an acclaimed author, film writer, actor, and producer. His insights and experiences are shared through his podcasts, making it a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment.
Darren is deeply committed to the wellbeing of children through his charity, the To Be Loved Network. This commitment is also reflected in his creative projects with Tommy and Millie Productions, which focus on children’s health, particularly during difficult times such as parental separation. Enjoy your listening journey!2022-06-011h 18The Strength of UsEmily Quattrocchi won't give up!Emily Quattrocchi had been a competitive cheerleader, netballer, keen film student and was just beginning her career when everything changed on that terrifying day when she was driving to work.Lisa chats with her baby cousin Emily about her accident and injuries and how the failed airbags and her seatbelt contributed to her spinal injury but also saved her life. Emily is now a paraplegic, a wheelie, a recognised short film maker, an awarded champion and Ambassador for good health fo...2022-05-2848 minThe Strength of Us"I left my arm in Adelaide!" Kerryn Harvey, ParatriathleteKerryn Harvey was a triathlete and after a 2013 cycling accident in the Adelaide Hills, Australia, she contracted a flesh eating bacteria, referred to as Necrotizing Fasciitis resulting in a four quarter arm amputation which includes her whole arm, shoulder and some chest and back muscles.With toxic shock and organ failure, Kerryn’s loved ones had to decide whether to amputate to try and save her life, or say their goodbyes. Fortunately for Kerryn, her friends knew just how strong she was and knew th...2022-05-221h 12The Strength of UsBehind the Man Cave with Al GreenThe Man Cave is a preventative mental health and emotional intelligence charity that empowers boys to become great men. Behind the charity, the academy and its programs is a diverse team including Al Green who is the Head of Community and an inspiring man who gives us hope that the future for men's mental health is bright. In this episode we discuss suicide, the rights of passage boys enter to become men and how The Man Cave is working directly with teenage boys to bring about long term change in their lives. We also discuss th...2022-03-181h 14
The Strength of UsYoung Blood host, Callum MacPherson's truthCallum MacPherson is the host of the Young Blood - Men's Mental Health podcast and isn't used to being in the interviewee chair! Raised in Adelaide by two teachers, he is a well-read, philosophical man who knew from a young age that he had the presence and ability to write and deliver stories. Callum's work in the media started at his local radio station Fresh 92.7 and then he moved to Port Lincoln to deliver local news before moving on to Townsville. It was in both Adelaide and Townsville that Callum worked for7NEWS and interviewed political characters like P...2022-03-051h 26The Strength of UsJill Emmer's ABCs & raising a non-binary childJill Emmer's greatest lessons in life have come from raising her non-binary child in the provincial area of Long Island, New York. In her previous role as a graphic designer for UNICEF, Jill's eyes opened up to the unequal opportunities in the world and as the Arts Director at New York’s Adelphi University, Jill continued to ensure that the visibility of minority groups was highlighted in her work. After becoming a mother in the 1990s, Jill turned to teaching art in elementary schools. All of this work has resulted in Jill releasing her first book: ABC answers for...2022-02-261h 20The Strength of UsHow love in Port Fairy built a Tanzanian schoolWhen teacher, Catherine from Port Fairy in Victoria fell in love with Tanzania, it wasn't just for the fauna and flora. She fell in love with the people and one person in particular, local man Seif.This episode tells their story and what Seif thought when he first arrived in our beautiful country coastal town of Port Fairy. Within a week, Seif starting working in the local supermarket and it was then that he encountered food waste and realised that Tanzania was so much poorer than Australia. Seif also recognised that many families in Tanzania are t...2022-02-1953 minThe Strength of UsHow Seafarers are being treated like prisoners on our cargo shipsSeafarers are incredibly hard working humans with a thankless job. They are at sea for weeks at a time but thanks to Covid and changing or unchanging laws, we have seafarers unable to step off ships for more than two years. Seafarers usually disembark at every port to stretch their legs, see the sites, buy some treats and necessities and most importantly, purchase a local phone card so that they can facetime and call their families back home. But what happens if they can’t leave the ship? Listen to Neville Manson explain what is happening he...2022-02-1631 minThe Strength of UsFrom drugs, to psychosis, psych ward & now a doctorIn this episode, Lisa meets a GP (doctor) with a colourful history. He knows the horrific impact of taking large amounts of drugs over an extended period as it led to him entering a psychosis. He was hearing and seeing things that weren't there and got himself into some dangerous situations. It wasn't until he finally went home that his parents entered him into a psych ward (mental health facility). It was from there that he started on the road to better health and gave up the drugs. He studied nursing and then went on to become a doctor.2022-02-121h 03
The Strength of UsAn amicable divorce: putting the kids firstIn this episode, guest host Marnie shares her story of how she navigated her separation and divorce. From identifying her own mental health issues during her second pregnancy, Marnie set out to understand herself and her marriage resulting in the decision to separate. She was determined that her separation and divorce would not affect the mental health of their two little girls and after a few years, she is ready to tell her story.Marnie demonstrates that by putting the children's wellbeing first, she was able to make clearer decisions on how she was going to co-parent with...2022-02-0546 minThe Strength of UsBoldB: A jewellery company making a differenceBritta Boeckmann from BoldB jewellery tells us about her industrial design education, her creative childhood in Germany through to moving to Wangaratta in regional Victoria then starting her own family business in Melbourne. In this episode, Britta explains how she and her co-founder Michael researched and visited manufacturing sites to finally choose a place in the Philippines that not only met their values of sustainable and ethical practices but allowed them to have that little extra money to begin giving back straight away.BoldB creates unique, statement jewellery inspired by Australian nature. It uses beach sand, c...2022-01-291h 00
The Strength of UsLindy Muto: Smashing the Italian girl stereotypeLindy Muto grew up in a typical Italian household with 7 older brothers. To say that her upbringing was strict and cultural limits were placed on her is an understatement. Her father's wish was for her to always live next door and look after them into their old age, but from a young age, Lindy set her sites on world travel and personal success.It was once uncommon for Italian girls to be allowed to further their education beyond high school because they were expected to live with their parents until marriage and learn how to cook and clean...2022-01-2250 min
The Strength of UsHow host, Lisa, didn't become a motherHost, Lisa, wasn't sure whether to release this episode. It's raw and truthful about her journey from wanting to be a mother from a young age through to abortion, marrying late, IVF and becoming childless. But so many other wonderful things, such as teaching, being a big sister, a godmother and much more, have allowed Lisa to nurture and love throughout her life. So you decide, is she a mum after all?If you are experiencing emotional distress in relation to a past abortion, help is available. Please call the 24 hour, national helpline 1300 139 313. (Australia)2022-01-1549 minThe Strength of UsKaren's authentic leadership & LGBTQIA+ inclusionDeloitte, Google and Energy Australia named Karen Bryant as one of the outstanding LGBTI+ Leaders of 2020. Karen Bryant received this acknowledgement because she is an example of how passion, energy, resilience, visibility, courage and authentic leadership can drive a successful career.This award was given to individuals who are changing perceptions and creating more inclusive workplaces and communities. Karen Bryant inspires people with the confidence to live authentically and does this...2022-01-0839 min
The Strength of UsKeeping Cool Heads on our roadsLisa and Nigel speak with Greater Shepparton's leading senior constable, Glenn Gibson who is also part of the local crime prevention team. One prevention that Constable Glenn is passionate about is road safety and in this episode he speaks about the Cool Heads young driver program.Road safety is at the forefront of the minds of police and emergency services as the world is opening up. As we get back on the roads to visit family and friends, the people who protect us and care for us are praying that the road accident numbers don't spike during...2021-12-2445 min
The Strength of UsWho is Nigel Parsons?Nigel Parsons is public figure across rural Victoria whose voice has been heard across radio, tv, on stage and now on this podcast. Nigel is joining Lisa by becoming a guest host and sharing his love of music, story telling and community. He has worked with Southern Cross, WIN tv, Prime and has his own media company, Square One digital media.He is a singer, guitarist and song writer whose voice can be heard in many commercials across regional Victoria including the latest Sungold ad.Nigel also has passion projects including his work on The Shed S...2021-12-221h 18
The Strength of UsPsychosis caused by teenage stressTess was a popular girl at school and at 17 years old, had experienced a stress induced, near fatal psychosis that saw her hospitalised twice. Once in her final year of high school and the second and last time, a year later. Tess considers herself lucky that it never developed into a more serious illness like Schizophrenia. Her self esteem was shattered, hopes and dreams lost and social support gone. With little to no professional support or understanding available at the time, Tess and her family turned to natural therapies such as Yoga and healthy eating. It was many ye...2021-12-1859 min
The Strength of UsMidsumma Festival with Karen BryantLisa and Marnie interview Karen Bryant, Chief Executive for Midsumma Festival.When we think of festivals, we think of summer, music and large crowds. However, the Midsumma Festival is like the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory of festivals! It is a colourful world that embraces diversification and disability across the LGBTQIA+ community. Not only is there music, this festival is a smorgasbord of pleasure including visual arts, film, sporting events, workshops, there’s some sexy stuff, public speaking, food and fun stalls, education and it even has events for families and kids.Since 1988, Midsumma has become a...2021-12-1136 minThe Strength of UsLGBTQIA+ terminology explainedSarah Roberts is back to educate us on the acronym LGBTQIA+ and how it relates to gender and sexual expression.The Strength of Us Podcast is an advocate for diversity and inclusion and to do this, we need to make sure that we understand the correct terminology to use when discussing the rainbow community.LesbianGayBisexualTransQueerIntersexAllies/Asexual These are not as straight forward as they may seem and we need to remember that it is also up to the individual how they want to be...2021-12-041h 16The Strength of UsShhh it's The Secret Santa SocietyHave you had the chat with your kids yet? You know, the one about the big guy in the scarlet suit. Or are you about to? Do you know what to say? Do you know the history so that you can explain it to your kids? Do you want some tips on how to keep the magic alive as they grow past the Santa stage?Here is an extra, fun episode that will inform and guide you through this time and teach you a little history along the way.Articles that Lisa mentions in this episode a...2021-12-0237 minThe Strength of UsGrowing up as a tomboy in regional VictoriaThe guest in this episode is Sarah Roberts. From a young age, Sarah knew that she was different. She was ‘gender non-conforming’ as a child, and growing up in Regional Victoria, in the 90s in an Italian-Maltese family, presented some challenges and opportunities. Sarah is incredibly grateful for her family’s support throughout her childhood, especially her mother’s strength in enabling Sarah to be herself and push back on the gender norms that are placed on us all from wider society. Sarah now...2021-11-2754 min
The Strength of UsHow Mayor Kim O'Keeffe was raised by her own communityWhen Councillor Kim O’Keeffe was re-elected as the Mayor of Greater Shepparton in October 2021, it came as no surprise to us here at The Strength of Us podcast.At 4 years old, Kim moved from Sydney to Shepparton, lived in what can be referred to as public housing or commission or government housing and had a large family. Her father suffered mental health issues and both parents were alcoholics. By the time Kim was 14, she had mo...2021-11-2054 min
The Strength of UsFertility Questions you might need to be askingThere are fertility and IVF questions and tests out there that most people don't even know exist. In this episode we speak with natural medicine practitioner, Doctor Robert Gentile who encourages his patients to tick all the boxes when undergoing fertility treatment. By doing this with our host, Lisa, she was able to explore all possibilities when undergoing IVF. Although Lisa was unsuccessful in having children, she did walk away knowing all the facts and was able to move on with her life more quickly. In this episode, Adriana Condello, ambassador for Kiss Goodbye to MS, returns to sh...2021-11-1343 min
The Strength of UsHaving MS is not a death sentenceAfter diagnosis, one of the greatest pieces of advice that Adriana Condello was given by her doctor was, “yes, you have MS but it’s not a death sentence.”When Adriana was first diagnosed at the age of 26, there were only 4 types of medications available. Ten years later, there are 16. She is now a wife, mother, winning fundraiser and a Kiss Goodbye to MS ambassador which is a fundraising site that sends every dollar to MS research. DonatePlease click here to join the Strength of Us in raising funds f...2021-11-061h 07
The Strength of UsIsolation, gaslighting and financially controlling... That was not a marriage!Stacey didn't realise how early on her husband was isolating her from her family. This was the beginning of his coercive control over her, her money, her social life and her mental health. This is an important episode to share so that people can learn the early signs that can lead to this type of unhealthy relationship. Stacey says that 'even if they don't hit you, it's still abuse.' Listen to her story to have a better understand of coercive control and domestic abuse.Write a Review https://www.facebook.com/p...2021-10-3044 min
The Strength of UsDating a Narcissist; don't ignore the red flags!Heather was love bombed by her new boyfriend and ignored the red flags. In this episode we listen to her story and explain to our listening community the narcissistic behaviours to look out for. This is an important episode to share with someone that you believe is in an unhealthy relationship!Write a Review https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100071115305193&sk=reviewsWebsite: https://thestrengthofus.com/ Blog: https://thestrengthofus.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071115305193Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthofus/ Email: contact@thest...2021-10-2450 min
The Strength of UsEpisode 2: Who Are Lisa & Marnie?Learn about the host, Lisa and her co-host Marnie in this chat about their lives and what has brought them to this podcast.Write a Review https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071115305193&sk=reviewsFollow UsWebsite: https://thestrengthofus.com/ Blog: https://thestrengthofus.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071115305193Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthofus/ 2021-10-2441 minThe Strength of UsWhat is this podcast about?40 seconds to tell you what it's about!2021-10-1600 min
F1inPodcast - La Formula 1 raccontata da F1inGenerale | Podcast F1F1InPodcast LIVE: DopoGP Turchia e Comunità ValencianaIn studio Giuseppe Cinotti, Matteo Quattrocchi e Mattia Lisa per commentare i titoli mondiali piloti assegnati in Formula 1 e MotoGP rispettivamente a Lewis Hamilton e Joan Mir.2020-11-1600 minF1inPodcast - La Formula 1 raccontata da F1inGenerale | Podcast F1F1InPodcast LIVE - DopoGP Russia e CatalunyaF1InPodcast torna nuovamente live per il DopoGP di Russia e di Catalunya, vinti rispettivamente da Valtteri Bottas e Fabio Quartararo. In studio Tommaso Magrini, Matteo Quattrocchi e Mattia Lisa.2020-09-2945 min