In part 2 of our interview with psychologist, researcher, speaker, author and world leader in the field of Positive Psychology, Prof Lea Waters, explains how she is finally in a good space after nearly three decades of counselling, that emotions happen in our physiology not our hearts, how society confuses anger with aggression, why mindfulness is one of the most effective ways of managing our way through Covid, what adversarial growth is, how shame is put into us and that self-compassion is the antidote to shame.

Lea also explains:
T.E.A.R – to accept reality; experience the distress; adjust to the new situation; reinvest in your happiness
Now is the perfect time to develop new habits
Shame is not internally generated; shame is imprinted into you by someone else
Shame loses its power when you speak it out aloud
Guilt is the emotion that we've done something wrong and it motivates us to repair or restore
Compassion is the ability to witness someone’s else's suffering and want to alleviate it
Vulnerability gives other people permission to talk about their own experiences

You can find Lea Waters, PhD at:

Website: https://www.leawaters.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profleawaters/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfLeaWaters 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfLeaWaters 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSF3XlFHKTP_L4u3HUc8A 

Available Resources:
The Strength Switch (book): https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-strength-switch-9781925324426
The Strength Switch (online positive family course): https://vwb.thinkific.com/courses/the-strength-switch $99 USD                          What your family will learn and experience:
Help you find a new and positive way of seeing the qualities and talents in each other.
Create an energizing and fun approach to parenting and family communication.
Give you a lens to understand the perspectives and motivations of other family members.
Provide ways to uncover new strengths in each family member that you may not have seen before.
Foster a bonding family approach that builds warmth, trust and happiness.
Family Fun Pack: https://www.leawaters.com/shop/family-fun-pack $40 USD Perfect for families in quarantine, isolation or just practising social distancing, this Family Fun Pack of 21 activities has been specifically designed by Lea to get your kids off the screen and create a sense of togetherness.                                                  
Strength Stars Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD           The Strengths Stars cards provide a learning tool for young children to discover and develop their character strengths. Strength Stars cards are based on the philosophy of early education that recognise the early years as a critical period in children’s learning, development and identity.
Strengths for Kids and Teens Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD                                                                                                                                The Strengths cards provide a learning tool for kids and teens to discover and develop their character strengths. These cards are one part of the Strengths for Kids and Teens program currently in development by psychologist and education expert Lea Waters (PhD) based upon her university research and acclaimed book ‘The Strength Switch’. 

In part 2 of our interview with psychologist, researcher, speaker, author and world leader in the field of Positive Psychology, Prof Lea Waters, explains how she is finally in a good space after nearly three decades of counselling, that emotions happen in our physiology not our hearts, how society confuses anger with aggression, why mindfulness is one of the most effective ways of managing our way through Covid, what adversarial growth is, how shame is put into us and that self-compassion is the antidote to shame.
Lea also explains:
<ul>
<li>T.E.A.R &ndash; to accept reality; experience the distress; adjust to the new situation; reinvest in your happiness</li>
<li>Now is the perfect time to develop new habits</li>
<li>Shame is not internally generated; shame is imprinted into you by someone else</li>
<li>Shame loses its power when you speak it out aloud</li>
<li>Guilt is the emotion that we've done something wrong and it motivates us to repair or restore</li>
<li>Compassion is the ability to witness someone&rsquo;s else's suffering and want to alleviate it</li>
<li>Vulnerability gives other people permission to talk about their own experiences</li>
</ul>
You can find Lea Waters, PhD at:
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leawaters.com/">https://www.leawaters.com</a>
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/profleawaters/">https://www.instagram.com/profleawaters/</a>&nbsp;
Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ProfLeaWaters">https://www.facebook.com/ProfLeaWaters</a>&nbsp;
Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ProfLeaWaters">https://twitter.com/ProfLeaWaters</a>&nbsp;
YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSF3XlFHKTP_L4u3HUc8A">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSF3XlFHKTP_L4u3HUc8A</a>&nbsp;
Available Resources:
<ol>
<li>The Strength Switch (book):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-strength-switch-9781925324426">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-strength-switch-9781925324426</a></li>
<li>The Strength Switch (online positive family course):&nbsp;<a href="https://vwb.thinkific.com/courses/the-strength-switch">https://vwb.thinkific.com/courses/the-strength-switch</a>&nbsp;$99 USD &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What your family will learn and experience:</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Help you find a new and positive way of seeing the qualities and talents in each other.</li>
<li>Create an energizing and fun approach to parenting and family communication.</li>
<li>Give you a lens to understand the perspectives and motivations of other family members.</li>
<li>Provide ways to uncover new strengths in each family member that you may not have seen before.</li>
<li>Foster a bonding family approach that builds warmth, trust and happiness.</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Family Fun Pack:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leawaters.com/shop/family-fun-pack">https://www.leawaters.com/shop/family-fun-pack</a>&nbsp;$40 USD&nbsp;Perfect for families in quarantine, isolation or just practising social distancing, this Family Fun Pack of 21 activities has been specifically designed by Lea to get your kids off the screen and create a sense of togetherness. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Strength Stars Cards: available in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leawaters.com/shop/strength-stars-cards-hardcopy">hard copy</a>&nbsp;$35 USD or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leawaters.com/shop/strength-stars-cards-virtual-cards">virtual</a>&nbsp;$25 USD&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Strengths Stars cards provide a learning tool for young children to discover and develop their character strengths. Strength Stars cards are based on the philosophy of early education that recognise the early years as a critical period in children&rsquo;s learning, development and identity.</li>
<li>Strengths for Kids and Teens Cards: available in&nbsp;<a href="ahttps://www.leawaters.com/shop/strengths-for-kids-and-teens-cards-hardcopy">hard copy</a>&nbsp;$35 USD or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leawaters.com/shop/strength-for-kids-and-teens-cards-virtual-cards">virtual</a>&nbsp;$25 USD &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Strengths cards provide a learning tool for kids and teens to discover and develop their character strengths. These cards are one part of the Strengths for Kids and Teens program currently in development by psychologist and education expert Lea Waters (PhD) based upon her university research and acclaimed book &lsquo;The Strength Switch&rsquo;.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>

The aim of this podcast is to educate and assist listeners on their journey to better understand, invest into and improve their individual wellbeing, in what has been a challenging year for us all.

PukaUp Founder & AFL legend Wayne Schwass, draws on his personal 26 year wellbeing journey to combine authentic and genuine storytelling with skill-based learning through inspiring conversations with a wide variety of world-class wellbeing experts, thought leaders and qualified practitioners to explore the benefits and value of the practical tools, techniques and strategies available that can help you start your mental health journey and begin to invest into your wellbeing.

We all have mental health, but for a lot of us, it’s not easy to talk about wellbeing openly, in fact it’s difficult but it doesn’t have to be. Creating safe spaces and environments allow people to begin to have authentic and genuine conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing. Wellbeing applies to 100% of the population.

Our focus is to help you stay healthy by equipping you with the tools so that you can start taking steps toward a healthier, longer, happier and better life. It’s time to reclaim your wellbeing and we’re excited to be joining you on this important journey

The aim of this podcast is to educate and assist listeners on their journey to better understand, invest into and improve their individual wellbeing, in what has been a challenging year for us all.
PukaUp Founder &amp; AFL legend Wayne Schwass, draws on his personal 26 year wellbeing journey to combine authentic and genuine storytelling with skill-based learning through inspiring conversations with a wide variety of world-class wellbeing experts, thought leaders and qualified practitioners to explore the benefits and value of the practical tools, techniques and strategies available that can help you start your mental health journey and begin to invest into your wellbeing.
We all have mental health, but for a lot of us, it&rsquo;s not easy to talk about wellbeing openly, in fact it&rsquo;s difficult but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be. Creating safe spaces and environments allow people to begin to have authentic and genuine conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing. Wellbeing applies to 100% of the population.
Our focus is to help you stay healthy by equipping you with the tools so that you can start taking steps toward a healthier, longer, happier and better life. It&rsquo;s time to reclaim your wellbeing and we&rsquo;re excited to be joining you on this important journey

Wayne is a respected AFL and VFL legend playing 282 games with North Melbourne and the Sydney Swans Football Clubs. In 2006, he announced he had suffered depression for more than ten of his fourteen-year playing career...

Puka Up - Your Weekly Wellbeing Conversation

The aim of this podcast is to educate and assist listeners on their journey to better understand, invest into and improve their individual wellbeing, in what has been a challenging year for us all.

PukaUp Founder & AFL legend Wayne Schwass, draws on his personal 26 year wellbeing journey to combine authentic and genuine storytelling with skill-based learning through inspiring conversations with a wide variety of world-class wellbeing experts, thought leaders and qualified practitioners to explore the benefits and value of the practical tools, techniques and strategies available that can help you start your mental health journey and begin to invest into your wellbeing.

We all have mental health, but for a lot of us, it’s not easy to talk about wellbeing openly, in fact it’s difficult but it doesn’t have to be. Creating safe spaces and environments allow people to begin to have authentic and genuine conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Wellbeing applies to 100% of the population. Our focus is to help you stay healthy by equipping you with the tools so that you can start taking steps toward a healthier, longer, happier and better life.

It’s time to reclaim your wellbeing and we’re excited to be joining you on this important journey.

The aim of this podcast is to educate and assist listeners on their journey to better understand, invest into and improve their individual wellbeing, in what has been a challenging year for us all.
PukaUp Founder &amp; AFL legend Wayne Schwass, draws on his personal 26 year wellbeing journey to combine authentic and genuine storytelling with skill-based learning through inspiring conversations with a wide variety of world-class wellbeing experts, thought leaders and qualified practitioners to explore the benefits and value of the practical tools, techniques and strategies available that can help you start your mental health journey and begin to invest into your wellbeing.
We all have mental health, but for a lot of us, it&rsquo;s not easy to talk about wellbeing openly, in fact it&rsquo;s difficult but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be. Creating safe spaces and environments allow people to begin to have authentic and genuine conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Wellbeing applies to 100% of the population. Our focus is to help you stay healthy by equipping you with the tools so that you can start taking steps toward a healthier, longer, happier and better life.
It&rsquo;s time to reclaim your wellbeing and we&rsquo;re excited to be joining you on this important journey.

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