Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but just how much time and care are you really giving to your friendship garden?

Today we chat with Bec Sparrow from the Friendship Project and Chaotic Social's Chrissy Flanagan about how to friend new friends, keep old friendships going strong and repair the connections that are fading out. 

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS: 
Rebecca Sparrow - The Friendship Project
Chrissy Flanagan - Chaotic Social

CREDITS
Hosts: Narelda Jacobs & Cathrine Mahoney
Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but just how much time and care are you really giving to your friendship garden?
Today we chat with Bec Sparrow from the Friendship Project and Chaotic Social's Chrissy Flanagan about how to friend new friends, keep old friendships going strong and repair the connections that are fading out. 
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS:  Rebecca Sparrow - <a href="https://rebeccasparrow.com/friendship-project/">The Friendship Project</a> Chrissy Flanagan - <a href="https://www.chaoticsocial.com/about">Chaotic Social</a>
CREDITS Hosts: Narelda Jacobs &amp; Cathrine Mahoney Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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How Often Do You Water To Your Friendship Garden?

In this episode of Full Plate, Liz Ellis speaks with Dr. Rhea Liang, a trailblazing breast surgeon, medical educator, and champion for cultural change within medicine. For nearly thirty years, Dr. Liang has broken barriers—including serving as the first woman in her surgical department—while navigating the profession as an autistic woman. She reveals how her neurodivergence fosters the intense hyper-focus required in the operating room, and shares the realities of navigating motherhood and exhaustion early in her career within a rigid medical system.

Because her autism affects how she perceives internal cues like hunger and thirst, Dr. Liang relies on meticulous daily routines and specific physical indicators to stay refuelled. Beyond the clinic, she mentors senior medical students through profound milestones like their first patient death. For Dr. Liang, sharing food or a cup of tea is the primary language of her mentorship, creating a deliberate pause for young doctors while offering a comforting ritual that helps ease the pressure of masking her neurodivergence. Together, they explore the evolution of medical culture and the deeply human reality behind the traditional surgeon's persona.

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CREDITS:

Host: Liz Ellis 

Guest: Dr. Rhea Liang

Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown & Courtney Ammenhauser

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

In this episode of Full Plate, Liz Ellis speaks with Dr. Rhea Liang, a trailblazing breast surgeon, medical educator, and champion for cultural change within medicine. For nearly thirty years, Dr. Liang has broken barriers&mdash;including serving as the first woman in her surgical department&mdash;while navigating the profession as an autistic woman. She reveals how her neurodivergence fosters the intense hyper-focus required in the operating room, and shares the realities of navigating motherhood and exhaustion early in her career within a rigid medical system.
Because her autism affects how she perceives internal cues like hunger and thirst, Dr. Liang relies on meticulous daily routines and specific physical indicators to stay refuelled. Beyond the clinic, she mentors senior medical students through profound milestones like their first patient death. For Dr. Liang, sharing food or a cup of tea is the primary language of her mentorship, creating a deliberate pause for young doctors while offering a comforting ritual that helps ease the pressure of masking her neurodivergence. Together, they explore the evolution of medical culture and the deeply human reality behind the traditional surgeon's persona.
Win a $1000 voucher! We want to ask you a few questions about simple, fresh and easy dinner solutions&hellip; Complete our <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8831499/Woolworths-Full-Plate-BUS">3-minute survey</a> for a chance to win a gift voucher in our quarterly draw!
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a>.
Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.
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CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzylegsellis/">Liz Ellis</a>&nbsp;
Guest: Dr. Rhea Liang
Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown &amp; Courtney Ammenhauser
Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti
Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Peanut-Butter Toast, Neurodiversity & Changing The World Of Surgery 

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In this episode of Full Plate, Liz Ellis sits down with Sharon Windsor, a proud Ngemba woman and the founder of Indigiearth. Sharon shares her journey of turning a lifelong passion for collecting bush fruits and catching yabbies into a successful business that champions native Australian ingredients. 
She discusses the challenges of being a pioneer in the native food industry, the importance of cultural integrity in sourcing products, and her commitment to creating opportunities for Indigenous communities. 

Sharon opens up about the resilience required to overcome significant personal and professional hurdles, including the loss of her first business. From the traditional uses of green ants to the modern demand for kakadu plum, this conversation explores how Sharon balances the demands of a growing enterprise with her deep connection to Country and her role as a mother.

Win a $1000 voucher! We want to ask you a few questions about simple, fresh and easy dinner solutions… Complete our 3-minute survey for a chance to win a gift voucher in our quarterly draw!

Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

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CREDITS:

Host: Liz Ellis 

Guest: Sharon Winsor

Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown & Courtney Ammenhauser

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

In this episode of Full Plate, Liz Ellis sits down with Sharon Windsor, a proud Ngemba woman and the founder of Indigiearth. Sharon shares her journey of turning a lifelong passion for collecting bush fruits and catching yabbies into a successful business that champions native Australian ingredients.&nbsp; She discusses the challenges of being a pioneer in the native food industry, the importance of cultural integrity in sourcing products, and her commitment to creating opportunities for Indigenous communities.&nbsp; Sharon opens up about the resilience required to overcome significant personal and professional hurdles, including the loss of her first business. From the traditional uses of green ants to the modern demand for kakadu plum, this conversation explores how Sharon balances the demands of a growing enterprise with her deep connection to Country and her role as a mother.
Win a $1000 voucher! We want to ask you a few questions about simple, fresh and easy dinner solutions&hellip; Complete our <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8831499/Woolworths-Full-Plate-BUS">3-minute survey</a> for a chance to win a gift voucher in our quarterly draw!
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a>.
Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.
Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.
If you want to support independent women's media, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=mamamia&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=editorial">become a Mamamia subscriber</a>. Get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts, articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE.
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzylegsellis/">Liz Ellis</a>&nbsp;
Guest: Sharon Winsor
Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown &amp; Courtney Ammenhauser
Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti
Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Full Plate - Emu Eggs, Connection & Cooking The Best Kangaroo with Sharon Windsor

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/50badfba-daa3-44c4-9e46-b475002efa74/transcript

Professional athlete and nutritionist, Teigan O'Shannassy is a cereal expert and ex-perfectionist with a very full plate - who also has a 90 year old housemate. 

In this episode, host Liz Ellis, former netball champion turned busy mum, sits down with the NSW Swifts defender to talk about life at "game on" pace. Balancing elite sport with the mental load of her business, Tossed Together, Teigan discusses the reality of living in a multi-generational household where the biggest daily challenge is often negotiating dinner time with her Nanny. They explore how she manages an overflowing plate while refusing to live by a rigid meal plan, moving instead toward a flexible, soul-nourishing approach to food.

You’ll hear practical survival strategies from a professional athlete, from Teigan’s "cereal sommelier" midnight snacks to her reliance on frozen vegetables when the mental load of cooking feels too heavy. Reflecting on her journey through eating disorder recovery, Teigan shares how she moved from viewing food as a source of stress to a tool for connection. It’s an honest look at staying nourished under pressure, featuring everything from the glory of chili honey on eggs to the essential art of the sunset mental reset.

Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.

If you want to support independent women's media, become a Mamamia subscriber. Get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts, articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE.

CREDITS:

Host: Liz Ellis 

Guest: Teigan O’Shannassey

Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown & Courtney Ammenhauser

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Professional athlete and nutritionist, Teigan O'Shannassy is a cereal expert and ex-perfectionist with a very full plate - who also has a 90 year old housemate.&nbsp;
In this episode, host Liz Ellis, former netball champion turned busy mum, sits down with the NSW Swifts defender to talk about life at "game on" pace. Balancing elite sport with the mental load of her business, Tossed Together, Teigan discusses the reality of living in a multi-generational household where the biggest daily challenge is often negotiating dinner time with her Nanny. They explore how she manages an overflowing plate while refusing to live by a rigid meal plan, moving instead toward a flexible, soul-nourishing approach to food.
You&rsquo;ll hear practical survival strategies from a professional athlete, from Teigan&rsquo;s "cereal sommelier" midnight snacks to her reliance on frozen vegetables when the mental load of cooking feels too heavy. Reflecting on her journey through eating disorder recovery, Teigan shares how she moved from viewing food as a source of stress to a tool for connection. It&rsquo;s an honest look at staying nourished under pressure, featuring everything from the glory of chili honey on eggs to the essential art of the sunset mental reset.
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a>.
Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.
Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.
If you want to support independent women's media, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=mamamia&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=editorial">become a Mamamia subscriber</a>. Get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts, articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE.
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzylegsellis/">Liz Ellis</a>&nbsp;
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teigan_oshannassy/?hl=en">Teigan O&rsquo;Shannassey</a>
Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown &amp; Courtney Ammenhauser
Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti
Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Full Plate: The Perfect Bowl Of Cereal, Chilli Honey On Eggs And A 90-Year-Old Housemate With Teigan O’Shannassey

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/beb1666d-a657-4b33-86b9-b46e00511ca4/transcript

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