In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Fiona Sanford, CEO of The Flourish Journey, an organisation dedicated to empowering teenage girls across Victoria. 

We dive deep into Fiona's journey from a competitive gymnast to a leader in mental health education, discussing the transformative power of sport and the critical importance of mental health awareness. Fiona and I explore some of her challenges around identity post-gymnastics and the profound impact that mentorship and community support can have on young athletes.

Fiona also shares touching stories from her workshops, illustrating how Flourish is making a real difference in the lives of young girls by providing them with the tools and confidence to navigate relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience.



TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website:testartfamilylawyers.com.au

FIONA SANFORD

Website:theflourishjourney.org

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Fiona Sanford, CEO of The Flourish Journey, an organisation dedicated to empowering teenage girls across Victoria. 
We dive deep into Fiona's journey from a competitive gymnast to a leader in mental health education, discussing the transformative power of sport and the critical importance of mental health awareness. Fiona and I explore some of her challenges around identity post-gymnastics and the profound impact that mentorship and community support can have on young athletes.
Fiona also shares touching stories from her workshops, illustrating how Flourish is making a real difference in the lives of young girls by providing them with the tools and confidence to navigate relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience.
 
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: <a href="http://www.testartfamilylawyers.com.au">testartfamilylawyers.com.au</a>
FIONA SANFORD
Website: <a href="https://www.theflourishjourney.org/fionasanford-bio">theflourishjourney.org</a>
TIFFANEE COOK
Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches">linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/</a>
Website: <a href="https://www.rollwiththepunches.com.au">rollwiththepunches.com.au</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/">linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/</a>
Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/">facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast">instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco">instagram.com/tiffaneeandco</a>

Turn life’s hardest hits into wins and make adversity your greatest ally.

Has life landed some heavy blows? Join the club - it's all part of the contract, and chances are there’s more to come. Tune in with Tiff Cook, boxer, speaker, and coach, as she speaks to a diverse range of guests from survivors and superstars to scientists and spiritual teachers. At the heart of it all is one burning question: “Why do some people get up stronger after life knocks them down, and what can we all learn from their experiences?”

From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiff has danced with unpredictability and challenge, and come out swinging. She’s a catalyst for change, action, and conquering the unexpected.

So, if life’s hitting hard and you’re ready to hit back, join our corner and hit subscribe!

Turn life’s hardest hits into wins and make adversity your greatest ally.
Has life landed some heavy blows? Join the club - it's all part of the contract, and chances are there’s more to come. Tune in with Tiff Cook, boxer, speaker, and coach, as she speaks to a diverse range of guests from survivors and superstars to scientists and spiritual teachers. At the heart of it all is one burning question: “Why do some people get up stronger after life knocks them down, and what can we all learn from their experiences?”
From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiff has danced with unpredictability and challenge, and come out swinging. She’s a catalyst for change, action, and conquering the unexpected.
So, if life’s hitting hard and you’re ready to hit back, join our corner and hit subscribe!

Roll With The Punches

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists & thought leaders.

 

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists &amp; thought leaders.
&nbsp;

Empowering Teenage Girls | Fiona Sanford - 816

Unbeknownst to me upon diving into this chat, I was about to get drawn into an accountability buddy situation with Jem myself. As a result, we're embarking on the science-backed Pennebaker Method of Journaling as both of us had previously learned about via Andrew Huberman. I'm pretty excited actually, can't wait to share the experience with you in a later chat. 

We also talked about cultivating optimism, setting boundaries, going off the grid and exploring connections and collaborations in respect to running a solopreneur style business. Plenty for everyone, dare I say!



JEM FULLER

Website: jemfuller.com

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco

Unbeknownst to me upon diving into this chat, I was about to get drawn into an accountability buddy situation with Jem myself. As a result, we're embarking on the science-backed Pennebaker Method of Journaling as both of us had previously learned about via Andrew Huberman. I'm pretty excited actually, can't wait to share the experience with you in a later chat. 
We also talked about cultivating optimism, setting boundaries, going off the grid and exploring connections and collaborations in respect to running a solopreneur style business. Plenty for everyone, dare I say!
 
JEM FULLER
Website: <a href="http://www.jemfuller.com">jemfuller.com</a>
TIFFANEE COOK
Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches">linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches</a>
Website: <a href="https://www.rollwiththepunches.com.au">rollwiththepunches.com.au</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/">linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/</a>
Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/">facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast">instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco">instagram.com/tiffaneeandco</a>

Accountability Buddies | Jem Fuller - 815

Prince Charming, huh? What a story we have been told and sold all this time. He'll come along and pick us out from the crowd. He'll sweep us off our feet and together we'll fall in love. He'll kneel before us with the biggest diamond you ever did see, and we'll say YES and have babies and all live happily ever after. Right?

In MOST cases, hell no!

Alisha Burns shares her own (IMHO turbulent) quest for this perfect fairytale ending, in which (like too many of us) she turned a blind eye and kept those rose-coloured glasses firmly in place. However, when that fairytale came crumbling down in a spectacular fashion (seriously, just wait until you hear the story), Alisha came to the realisation that we do not in fact need that 'Prince Charming' at all to create her perfect family and live her happily ever after. 

And so today, solo mum Alisha heads up the Solo Mum Society and lives her best life with her precious daughter and stories of their 'donut' daddy (that's a donor daddy, as they'll one day be able to laugh together about).



TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website:testartfamilylawyers.com.au

ALISHA BURNS

Website:solomumsociety.com

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco

Prince Charming, huh? What a story we have been told and sold all this time. He'll come along and pick us out from the crowd. He'll sweep us off our feet and together we'll fall in love. He'll kneel before us with the biggest diamond you ever did see, and we'll say YES and have babies and all live happily ever after. Right?
In MOST cases, hell no!
Alisha Burns shares her own (IMHO turbulent) quest for this perfect fairytale ending, in which (like too many of us) she turned a blind eye and kept those rose-coloured glasses firmly in place. However, when that fairytale came crumbling down in a spectacular fashion (seriously, just wait until you hear the story), Alisha came to the realisation that we do not in fact need that 'Prince Charming' at all to create her perfect family and live her happily ever after. 
And so today, solo mum Alisha heads up the Solo Mum Society and lives her best life with her precious daughter and stories of their 'donut' daddy (that's a donor daddy, as they'll one day be able to laugh together about).
 
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: <a href="http://www.testartfamilylawyers.com.au">testartfamilylawyers.com.au</a>
ALISHA BURNS
Website: <a href="http://www.solomumsociety.com">solomumsociety.com</a>
TIFFANEE COOK
Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches">linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/</a>
Website: <a href="https://www.rollwiththepunches.com.au">rollwiththepunches.com.au</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/">linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/</a>
Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/">facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast">instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco">instagram.com/tiffaneeandco</a>

F$%k Ya 'Prince Charming' Fairytale | Alisha Burns - 814

Marker 01

Do you ever meet someone and immediately feel your energy soaring just from their presence and outlook? Tune into this chat, and you'll experience exactly that as you listen to Don Elgin. He's an Australian Paralympian, speaker, and author, and I absolutely adored soaking up his enthusiasm and insights.

Born missing 'a little bit of leg,' Don didn't let that slow him down. He grabbed the ball in his life and ran with it, facing challenges with pure passion and positivity!

What more can I say other than, you're going to love him!



TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

Website:testartfamilylawyers.com.au

DON ELGIN

Website:donelgin.com.au

TIFFANEE COOK

Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/

Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/

Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/

Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco

Do you ever meet someone and immediately feel your energy soaring just from their presence and outlook? Tune into this chat, and you'll experience exactly that as you listen to Don Elgin. He's an Australian Paralympian, speaker, and author, and I absolutely adored soaking up his enthusiasm and insights.
Born missing 'a little bit of leg,' Don didn't let that slow him down. He grabbed the ball in his life and ran with it, facing challenges with pure passion and positivity!
What more can I say other than, you're going to love him!
 
TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS
Website: <a href="http://www.testartfamilylawyers.com.au">testartfamilylawyers.com.au</a>
DON ELGIN
Website: <a href="http://www.donelgin.com.au">donelgin.com.au</a>
TIFFANEE COOK
Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches">linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/</a>
Website: <a href="https://www.rollwiththepunches.com.au">rollwiththepunches.com.au</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/">linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/</a>
Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/">facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast">instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco">instagram.com/tiffaneeandco</a>

Empowering Teenage Girls | Fiona Sanford - 816

In 1 playlist(s)

Roll With The Punches

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips