Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson
Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson
Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as…Social links:
Managing Food Allergy Anxiety: Finding Balance Between Safety and Quality of Life
In Australia, 1 in 10 families are navigating life with food allergies - and the anxiety that comes with keeping children safe can be overwhelming. In this essential conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes Tamara Hubbard, founder of the Food Allergy Counselor and author of May Contain Anxiety: M…
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Childhood Anxiety & School Refusal: A Social Worker's Guide with Jessica Homicki
In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with social worker Jessica Homicki to explore anxiety in primary school-aged children and its impact on families. Jessica, who leads Uniting's School Attendance Support Program in Southern Melbourne, brings over ten years of experience working with fam…
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Rediscovering Play: How Simple Games Can Transform Your Mental Health with Dale Sidebottom
When was the last time you truly played? Not exercised, not scrolled - but actually played like a child? In this energising conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Dale Sidebottom, co-founder of the School of Play and TEDx speaker, to explore why play isn't just for kids - it's a powerful …
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From Guilt to Grace: Parenting When Your Mental Health Is Suffering - with Marie Vakakis
In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with accredited mental health social worker and couples/family therapist Marie Vakakis to discuss a challenge every parent faces: how do we support our children when we're struggling ourselves? Marie shares practical strategi…
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Building Your Village: A Conversation with Gus Worland on Mental Fitness and Saving Lives
In this powerful two-part conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Gus Worland, co-founder of Gotcha4Life and mental health advocate, to discuss the urgent need for open conversations about suicide prevention and mental fitness in Australia. After losing his dear friend and mentor to suici…
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The Power of Vulnerability: How Gus Worland Turned One Radio Conversation Into a Movement
In this powerful two-part conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Gus Worland, co-founder of Gotcha4Life and mental health advocate, to discuss the urgent need for open conversations about suicide prevention and mental fitness in Australia. After losing his dear friend and mentor to suici…
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Thriving in Midlife: Grey Area Drinking, Menopause & Healthy Ageing with Sarah Rusbatch
In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes back Sarah Rusbatch for her third appearance on the podcast—a conversation that has truly been life-changing for Jodi's own alcohol-free journey. Sarah, a specialist in gray area drinking and menopause coach based in Perth, Western Australia, shares he…
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How to Care for Loved Ones (and Yourself) Through Life's Hardest Season with Casey Beros
In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson speaks with author and health journalist Casey Beros about the realities of becoming a caregiver for aging or terminally ill loved ones. Casey shares her personal journey of uprooting her young family to care for her father through his terminal mes…
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What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew (But Won't Tell Them) with Maggie Dent
Join Dr. Jodi Richardson in this insightful conversation with parenting educator and author Maggie Dent as they explore the complexities of raising teenagers in today's world. Maggie, known as the "Queen of Common Sense," shares her expertise on adolescent brain development, explaining the pruning …
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AI Anxiety Is Real: How to Use AI Without Losing Yourself with Leanne Shelton
Feeling anxious about artificial intelligence? You're not alone. AI anxiety is actually defined in scientific literature as "feelings of apprehension or fear stemming from the accelerated development of AI technologies." In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson speaks with Leanne Shelton, founder and C…
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