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My Warm Table ... with SoniaSeason 3 Wrap Up ... Grazie from Sonia NolanGrazie ... thank you for your company around the warm table during another season of wonderful Western Australian guests making our communities better. We recap the Season 3 conversations we enjoyed around La Tavola Calda.Kicking Cancer with Lisa HollandConnection with Dan MinchinIlluminating Lives with Lightbulb Skills...Embracing Independence and Hope with Desley Delic and Megan HancockStorytelling Resilience with Andrea GibbsFleeing Ukraine and Rebuilding a Life with Olga HurinaEating Disorders and Mental Health with Nicola CooperWeaving Identitites ... Multiculturalism in WA with Karla BenitezBreathing Life Back into Our Lands with Anthony JamesHarnessing Community and Healing Touch with Tamala BosveldThriving i...2024-11-2504 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaGood Sammy: Empowering Disability and Sustainability with Kane BlackmanWhat if you could empower people with disabilities while simultaneously making strides toward environmental sustainability? Kane Blackman, the CEO of Good Sammy Enterprises, a beacon of positive change in Western Australia joins us around the warm table. We uncover the inspiring history of Good Sammy, from its roots in 1958 to its current role as a leader in disability employment and sustainable fashion. Kane shares how the organisation not only creates inclusive work environments with over 50% of its workforce having disabilities but also diverts millions of kilograms of textiles from ending up in landfill each year....2024-11-0450 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaThriving in Your Second Spring with Lois Keay-SmithUnlock the secrets to navigating your "second spring" with career counsellor and reinvention coach Lois Keay-Smith. Lois joins us to share modern job search strategies and the importance of staying active and connected. This episode is packed with actionable insights that will empower you to embrace your next chapter with strength and purpose. Lois shares invaluable insights on recognizing and managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and how these often-overlooked changes can impact your career and personal life. We'll also dive into the revolutionary ideas presented in "The 100-Year Life" by Linda Gratton and Andrew Scott, ch...2024-10-1456 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaHarnessing Community and Healing Touch with Tamala BosveldWhat if you could transform your life through the power of community and touch? Today, we sit down with the incredible Tamala Bosveld, a mother of five, marathon enthusiast, and compassionate massage therapist, whose work has touched countless lives. Join us as Tamala shares her inspiring journey, from balancing family life to organizing a family-friendly running event that brings people together. You'll hear about the planning behind these events and the profound sense of belonging they foster.Imagine the healing power of a single touch. Tamala delves into her expertise in remedial and oncology massage, o...2024-09-2338 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaBreathing Life Back into Our Lands with Anthony JamesEver wondered why mainstream agriculture seems so destructive? Picture a grandfather and his grandson pondering the question of why growing crops often involves killing. This profound moment sets the stage for a transformative conversation with Anthony James, the host of the Regeneration podcast, and a fifth-generation Western Australian. Together, we explore how regenerative agriculture is breathing life back into our lands, bringing forth a resurgence in biodiversity and natural water sources. Anthony shares compelling stories of farmers who have radically altered their methods, resulting in healthier ecosystems and communities.Warm thanks to:Sponsor: Females...2024-09-031h 10
My Warm Table ... with SoniaWeaving Identities: Multiculturalism in Western Australia with Karla BenitezCan multiculturalism truly shape the identity of a region? Join us as Sonia Nolan welcomes Karla Benitez, a dedicated advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, to explore the vibrant tapestry and challenges of multicultural life in Western Australia. Karla shares her compelling journey from Mexico to Australia and her impactful work with the Multicultural Labor Organisation. Together, we reflect on the significance of multicultural input in shaping Western Australia’s identity, and the essential efforts needed to ensure representation and inclusion across all facets of society.Boldly addressing the intersection of gender and cultural di...2024-08-1240 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaEating Disorders and Mental Health Strategies with Nicola CooperWhat if understanding the intricate relationship between mental and physical health could be the key to holistic well-being? Join us at My Warm Table as we chat with Nicola Cooper, a highly experienced mental health nurse and therapist with a rich background in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) from the UK. Nicola shares her compelling journey and deep insights into the complexities of mental health, focusing on pressing issues like eating disorders, emotional regulation, and the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Through Nicola's expert lens, we explore how integrating holistic care can transform lives and foster genuine...2024-07-2243 min
Business First w/Sonia AlleyneTanya NolanThis episode is where the music business and child care intersect. It only happens when you have a focused, talented business woman that is determined to get it done. If you have a main gig and a side hustle you hope to turn into a main hustle this is your episode. Business First with Sonia Alleyne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-0224 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaFleeing Ukraine and Rebuilding Life with Olga HurinaWitness the strength of the human spirit through Olga Hurina's eyes, a Ukrainian humanitarian entrant whose life took a dramatic turn when war forced her from her homeland to the unfamiliar shores of Perth, Australia. Leaving behind her husband and a career in public service, Olga's story is one of resilience and hope. Amidst the backdrop of the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, she shares her emotional journey, the challenges of adapting to a whole new world, and how she's now contributing to her new community while reaching back to aid those in Ukraine.Our conversation with Olga culminates...2024-07-011h 02
My Warm Table ... with SoniaStorytelling Resilience with Andrea GibbsImagine being captivated by a voice that weaves humor and vulnerability into a tapestry of tales, drawing you into the very heart of storytelling. That's precisely what Andrea Gibbs, a storyteller extraordinaire, does as our guest. As she unravels the intricacies of performance, from the raw exposure of acting to the subtle rhythms of narrative comedy, we explore how each story, whether whispered in a theatre or laughed over at a comedy club, forges connections that ripple through our lives.Andrea takes us into her world where humor and hardship dance in the delicate balance of storytelling...2024-06-101h 07
My Warm Table ... with SoniaIlluminating Lives with Lightbulb Skills: Embracing Independence and Hope with Desley Delic and Megan HancockHave you ever wondered what it takes to turn a spark of inspiration into a beacon of hope for others? Desley Delic and Megan Hancock sit at my warm table, sharing the heartfelt origin of Lightbulb Skills, a testament to their determination to help individuals with additional needs learn life and independence skills. Their stories, steeped in personal family experiences, will touch you as they discuss the transformation of challenges into opportunities for growth and social connection within their workshops.As we gather around, you will feel the genuine passion Desley and Megan have for their transition...2024-05-2059 min
Wesley Pepper's Art LexicaEp 140 | Sonia Jackson Myles talks about The Sister Accord Foundation n its Launch in #SAGreetings, World Today I sit down with Sonia Jackson Myles, the CEO and founder of The Sister Accord foundation. Sonia is in Johannesburg, South Africa to launch the South African chapter of her foundation. But her journey to this point was not an easy one. Sonia shares with me the challenges she faced in leaving her full-time job to pursue her dream of empowering and uniting one billion girls and women. We delve deeper into her three pillars of educating, enlightening, and empowering girls and women, as well as the power of sisterhood. We also discuss the...2024-05-0630 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaConnection with Dan MinchinToday we are talking about our seniors, our young people, intergenerational relationships, the old-school village approach to looking after each other in communities, and how we can find hope in loneliness. Yes we’re asking lots of big questions! These big human challenges, are deeply embedded with the whole range of emotions from love and joy to pain and suffering. There is no-one better to dive deep into this discussion with than Dan Minchin. I know that Dan will instil hope around the warm table with a fresh approach about what we can do...2024-04-2950 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaKicking Cancer with Lisa HollandLisa Holland is a truly remarkable woman. She embodies the words hope and inspiration equally as much as she personifies strength and resilience. During our warm table conversation Lisa shares her fight with two different types of breast cancer and also thyroid cancer and how she has been both a victim and a hero of her own story and has survived to become wiser, more generous, and inspired to leave a legacy.Lisa is a non fiction author, publisher, truth teller, lover of life and experiences. She thrives in complexity, she pushes the status quo a...2024-04-081h 10
Dragon’s RestEpisode 8: When The Knight Is BlackThe season finale! With the Harvest Ceremonies finally here, Billy is raring to take part, but has to convince Shax he's ready. Meanwhile, Gilroy and Nolan go on a tasting tour, while Magnus deals with a sneaky underage drinker.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
Charline/Tournament Official - Gabrielle Schlein
The Black Knight - Matthew Donovan Di Loreto
P...2024-04-0433 minDragon’s RestEpisode 7: All Is Fair In Love And BarBilly endeavors to find true love for Shax, Magnus and Nolan write a love letter together, while Gilroy helps another drunk with his love life.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
Willow - Hannah Weaver
Brunhilde - Gabrielle Schlein
Ada - Georgia Kate Cohen
Sam - Max Savo
Diana - Taylor Harris-Butler
Felicity - Juliet Wolfe
Various O...2024-03-2826 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaWelcome to Season 3 - HopeWelcome to Season 3 of My Warm Table. I’m so delighted that you’ve joined us again for more smart conversations with heart around a warm table of acceptance, curiosity and empathy.This Season, which is our third, we are focussing on HOPE. The world is a crazy place right now, and I believe we all need to channel the power of hope into our days. What is hope? What does it mean for you? Does it drive people differently? And what situations and life challenges have people fo...2024-03-2106 minDragon’s RestEpisode 6: The Mystery StickWhen a steampunk inventor leaves a suspicious device behind at the bar, Nolan relishes in the attention it brings her, while Gilroy's insecurities boil over.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
Bazel Reynard Airsworth III - Alex Carrol
Various Other Voices - Duncan Richards, Taylor Harris-Butler, and Daniel Smyth-Temple
Composer - Tan Onwimon
Post Sound Services - Peepaw's Basement F...2024-03-2123 minDragon’s RestEpisode 5: Making Yourself At HomeBilly and Shax must head for his hometown when a troll threatens the village. Left in charge, Gilroy and Nolan deal with a troublesome patron.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
Belinda Barlow - Jenn Thompson
Sister Wensleydale - Georgia Kate Cohen
Troll - Joseph Knopke
Various Other Voices - Juliet Wolfe, Joseph Knopke, and Alex Carrol
Composer...2024-03-1427 minDragon’s RestEpisode 4: Sanitation, Mana-tationWhen a health inspector threatens to shut down the bar, Billy must rally the others to help him clean up their act. Meanwhile, Shax does some soul-searching.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
Manilla - Nikkie Culbreth
Charline - Gabrielle Schlein
The Mold - Duncan Richards
Rotten Tomatoes - Carson Marie Earnest
Various Other Voices - Alex Carrol, and C...2024-03-0728 minDragon’s RestEpisode 3: Just A HenchBilly suspects two of his customers are secretly evil villains, while Gilroy and Nolan fend off the former's schoolyard adversary.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
Fera - Carson Marie Earnest
Tink - Duncan Richards
Luther - Mark Ashin
Various Other Voices - Juliet Wolfe, Joseph Knopke, Georgia Kate Cohen, and Matthew Maiolo
Composer - Tan Onwimon
P...2024-02-2927 min
I'll Meet You ThereS1E4: Marcy Cole - The Tapestry of Love: Growth, Healing, and the Journey to Self-Acceptance📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeJoin me and my guest, Marcy Cole, a lifelong explorer of the human heart, as we make our way through the profound landscapes of love and the lessons it imparts. Our bond, a testament to the enduring power of connection, serves as a backdrop for a conversation that delves into the essence of our existence. We trace love's indelible influence from the innocence of childhood to the complex tapestry of our adult lives, sharing personal accounts that lay bare the core of who we are. Embark on this heartfelt journey with us, and unc...2024-02-281h 06Dragon’s RestEpisode 2: Parry, Rinse, RepeatFollowing an accident incited by Magnus, Shax agrees to teach Billy the basics of swordplay. Gilroy endeavors to teach Nolan how to read.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
The Boar Hunters - Taylor Harris-Butler and Max Savo
Composer - Tan Onwimon
Post Sound Services - Peepaw's Basement Films
Sound Design & Mix - Michael Spencer
Foley - Daniel S...2024-02-2219 minDragon’s RestEpisode 1: Freelance HeroismBilly Barlow, a wannabe hero, arrives in the magical city of Far Water searching for his first great quest. Shax, owner of the Dragon's Rest, struggles with her insufferable clientele including Gilroy, a drunken mage, Nolan, a talentless bard, and Magnus, a lecherous dwarf.
Writer/Director - Darcy Thompson
Billy Barlow - Darcy Thompson
Shax - Caroline Portante
Gilroy - Anthony Abdo
Nolan - Olivia Bernábe
Magnus - Matthew Maiolo
Narrator - Richard Thompson
Old Man - Joseph Knopke
Town Crier - Duncan Richards
Mysterious W...2024-02-1524 min
I'll Meet You ThereS1E3: Geoffrey Roniger - The Alchemy of Yoga in Cultivating Presence and Self-Compassion📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeWhen a revelatory yoga class first opened the door to a new world for this week's guest, Geoffrey Roniger, little did he know that taking a full, deep breath in the studio that day would be the first step on a transformational path. In this episode, we unpack Geoffrey's journey from that initial discovery to creating a sanctuary for others to explore their own path to self-discovery.Our conversation weaves through the seamless integration of simple acts, like sipping lemon water, into profound practices of embodiment and presence, inviting listeners to dis...2024-01-211h 25
My Warm Table ... with SoniaSeason 2 Wrap Up with Sonia NolanThanks for listening to Season 2 of My Warm Table Podcast.In this episode, Sonia wraps up the season with highlights of the previous episodes.Thanks to all of our wonderful, generous guests and to you our listeners for supporting a warm table of curious conversations, acceptance and spreading positivity in our communities. Warm thanks to:Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria ParkSound Engineering: Damon SuttonMusic: William A Spence... and all our generous and inspiring guests around the warm table this...2023-12-1215 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaTurning the lights on - a history of EPT, migration and modernising Australia with Matthew QuomiIn this episode we stop a moment to think about how we are so connected to electricity. We’re going to honour the courageous and skillful men who climbed heights without fear to assemble and construct those tall steel structures which look like mini Eiffel Towers across our Australian landscape.We’re going to step back in time to 1951 when the Australian branch of an Italian company set up in Australia to connect our vast, remote country to a reliable electricity source which enables a future of possibility and prosperity. Electric Power Transmission Pty Ltd...2023-11-271h 00
My Warm Table ... with SoniaSaving lions and rewilding our world with Donalea PatmanWe are in what scientists call the 6th mass extinction with wildlife disappearing at a rate of 1000 times the natural extinction rate. Today’s warm table conversation is a big one.We share tears and fears with Donalea Patman who, 12 years ago, locked eyes with a lion - one of the world’s most majestic and revered creatures – and from that moment she has dedicated her career to ending the cruel and barbaric industry of canned hunting, followed by the closing of the domestic trade in ivory and rhino horn in Australia and worked on moderni...2023-11-1355 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaInsTRUCKta! Virtual Reality road safety lessons with Rob SharpeThe number of trucks on WA roads is set to double within the decade and triple by 2050. In fact we'd all come to a stop if it wasn’t for the work of our amazing truck drivers carting everything from milk to machinery across our vast state. So it’s really important as drivers that we know how to share our roads safely with trucks. Rob Sharpe of Transafe and InsTRUCKta! has traversed more than 1.4 million kms as a truckie and he’s had a birds eye view of more than his fair share of close calls...2023-10-3032 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaHave you ever been hacked? Learn how to stay safe online with cybersecurity specialist Vannessa Van BeekHave you ever been hacked? Are you worried about your data privacy? Do you know someone who has been unscrupulously scammed and lost money, lost data and basically lost their trust in the cyber world?Cyber security is a growing concern for everyday people like you and me, as well as every organisation and government body - costing millions in our economy.Cybersecurity specialist Vannessa Van Beek joins us to help us learn how to protect ourselves online. Vannessa was a finalist for Australia’s most outstanding woman in protective security, has been awa...2023-10-1654 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaAllergies with Dr Richard NolanPASSION: The study and mastery of allergic conditions.PURPOSE: Investigating, managing and relieving allergy symptoms through his practice Perth Allergy so people can live healthier, happier lives. Is hay fever your nemesis in the Springtime or maybe the sentence “may contain traces of nuts” gets your heart racing. Allergies have become a common companion for many and so often they rob us of our energy levels, concentration and wellbeing … and of course sometimes they can be life threatening. Dr Richard Nolan – allergy specialist and immunologist – is our guest a...2023-10-0345 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaRespect @ Work with Franca Sala TennaPASSION: Changing workplace behaviours for the better.PURPOSE: Translating the law on workplace behaviours through interactive theatre and training workshops through her business EEO Specialists. The laws have changed around workplace behaviour. In fact more change has occurred in the last 2 years than 20 years prior …So this is an important episode for everyone with a job - because you need to know where the new line in the sand is when it comes to sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying.Now it might sound like a...2023-09-1852 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaVolunteering with Craig SpencerOne of the greatest ways we can channel our passions for purpose is through volunteering. It’s good for civic society, it’s good for our local clubs, and research tells us that volunteering even increases our sense of wellbeing. Today I’m joined around the Warm Table by Craig Spencer – who has volunteered most of his adult life and knows better than most the importance of giving things a go and getting involved. As Head of Community Engagement at Bankwest some years ago, he was among those who spearheaded the movement in corporate volunteering and today...2023-09-0556 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaStories from Snake Gully and Aboriginal Health with Jenny BaragaJenny Baraga is a pioneer of Aboriginal mental health practice and training in Western Australia’s north west region. Jenny describes herself as a quiet achiever. She is a trusted voice, an experienced health practitioner and a proud Garra Yarra woman with a compelling story about the importance of taking the time to have a yarn and show cultural respect to people – especially when they are at their most vulnerable. During our warm table conversation Jenny also shared the legend of a painting she created some years ago which tells her family’s story of loss and...2023-08-211h 02
My Warm Table ... with SoniaEndometriosis with Kath Sloan and Emma DixonEndometriosis is a chronic and painful condition which affects about 176 million women worldwide. One in 9 women suffer (almost daily) with this condition which impacts a woman's physical, emotion and social wellbeing. There is currently no cure, the cause is unclear and diagnosis takes an average of 7 years. Kath Sloan and Emma Dixon are passionate about sharing their lived experience of endometriosis so that more women are aware of the condition and seek help and diagnosis. This is an intergenerational conversation with Kath in her 50s and Emma in her early 20s sharing their wisdom and i...2023-08-0756 min