Worldwide, more than 460,000 new cases of leukaemia are diagnosed each year. In the United States, that number is over 28,000. In Australia, in 2022 alone, over 5,200 people were diagnosed with leukaemia — roughly 60% male and 40% female. More than 2,100 of those Australians lost their lives.
Yet there is hope. In Australia, the five-year survival rate for leukaemia is about 64%. For children in countries like Australia and the U.S., survival can be as high as 85%. These numbers remind us that progress is being made — but the fight is far from over.
Because behind these statistics are real people facing unimaginable challenges. Patients endure aggressive treatments — chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplants — that drain their energy and leave them vulnerable to infections. Many spend weeks or months isolated in hospital rooms, far from friends and family.
And it’s not just physical. The emotional toll is immense:
Families, too, carry the burden — parents juggling work and hospital visits, children missing school, loved ones living with constant uncertainty.
And of course, there is the financial strain. In the U.S., treatment costs over three years often run between $200,000 and $800,000. In fact, a recent study showed the estimated lifetime cost per patient to be over $140,000 across eight years of treatment. In Australia, the numbers are far lower — still, the average cost is approximately $34,000 in the first year after diagnosis, and around $9,000 annually in the years that follow if things go well. But if the disease is terminal, the final year of life can see costs balloon to $50,000 per person. When you combine that with lost income and the long road of survivorship with its ongoing health complications, you can see the true weight of this disease.
Leukaemia is not just a disease of the blood. It’s a test of resilience — for patients, for families, and for entire communities.
One person who has made it his mission to help people struggling with these issues, particularly men, joins us here today. David McGregor is the Founder and CEO of My Mindset Magic — and he joins us now.
A young professional—we’ll call her Emily—landed her dream job at a major firm.
She was smart, dedicated, and passionate.
But within just a few years, Emily went from bounding out of bed with excitement to dreading every Monday morning.
The constant pressure, endless hours, and lack of recognition wore her down.
She started calling in sick more often, her creativity dried up, and one day—she simply walked away.
Her company lost a rising star, and she lost the joy she once had for her career.
Emily’s story isn’t unique—it’s the new normal.
according to Safe Work Australia.
, nearly 46% of workers report feeling burnt out In Australia
Mental stress claims are rising faster than any other workplace injury, costing businesses billions of dollars every year.
In the United States, Gallup reports that only 32% of employees are engaged at work, while nearly 60% are emotionally detached or burned out.
The annual cost?
Over $550 billion in lost productivity.
But beyond the statistics are real people like Emily
—people whose health suffers,
whose families feel the strain
,
and whose potential is left untapped.
When workers are disengaged and unfulfilled,
companies bleed talent,
communities lose energy,
and individuals are robbed of purpose.
The good news?
Burnout is not inevitable.
Work shouldn’t just be where we clock in hours.
It should be where we make our mark, where we grow, and where we feel alive.
One person who has committed herself to helping others with this problem and create their best work and personal lives is Sarah Tse.
Sarah is an Organisational Psychologist, Transformational Thought Leader, and Holistic Leadership Speaker who has over a decade of experience in human centered design and design thinking and is founder of Shema Coaching as well as the creator of the SEA framework and she joins us on the phone today
Nothing makes us appreciate something more than losing it . That is definitely true for our health and physical abilities and even more true for those of us who believed we were about to lose out lives . These kind of experiences often spark profound shifts in our thinking-
less fear of death,
heightened compassion ,
a feeling of appreciation and gratitude for what we do have,
and perhaps most of all a renewed sense of purpose and a burning desire to fulfil that purpose.
We have in our studio today someone who has had experiences like that and who would like to share with us the insights he has gained from those experiences.
Dan Ward is founder of the go construct and the hype movement and he joins us here today.
The teaching profession is a vital pillar of society and facing significant challenges in Australia and across the Western world. Teachers shape the minds of future generations, yet their salaries and the respect they deserve often fall short of reflecting their profound impact on our communities.
Furthermore, society frequently fails to provide the essential resources—modern tools, adequate training, and sufficient support staff—needed to fulfill their critical mission.
Compounding these issues, our education systems are plagued by systemic shortcomings: outdated curricula that struggle to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world, inadequate support for diverse learning needs, and a lack of investment in teacher development and well-being.
These factors make it increasingly difficult to recruit new educators and retain the dedicated professionals already in our classrooms.
Why are we struggling to sustain this essential workforce, and how can we address these systemic failures to empower our teachers?
How can we adapt from a system that was originally designed in the Industrial Age to create factory workers and later to some small extent office workers that never really transitioned to the information age as we are now transitioning into the experience age and the age of intelligence that many of us are having trouble even grasping much less keeping up with.
Our guest today is someone who is committed to exploring these critical questions and coming up with actionable steps to strengthen the profession and practices that can help shape our world.
Ben Simmons has a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education and a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is an educator and psychotherapist, a consulatant for the department of education and he joins us here today .
Today, we’re diving into a challenge that’s quietly affecting millions of households: the hidden burnout of ambitious mothers trying to do it all. Across the country, women are launching businesses, raising families, managing households—and doing it with little sleep, limited support, and a constant tug-of-war between ambition and obligation.
The truth is, while society praises the “supermum,” the pressure to keep every plate spinning often leads to exhaustion, guilt, and dreams left on the back burner.
Our guest today, Leanne Bawden, is on a mission to change that. After two decades in corporate leadership and raising four boys as a FIFO wife, Leanne built her own six-figure business—not by working harder, but by working smarter. Through her coaching business, Wildly Grounded Co, she helps mums reclaim their time, energy, and confidence—so they can build thriving businesses without burning out or burning down their lives.
If you’ve ever felt torn between the life you want and the responsibilities you carry… or if you’re a business owner—or even a leader—trying to create more balance and wellbeing for yourself or your team, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss
In a world where stress, burnout, and mental fatigue are on the rise, the simple yet powerful practices of laughter, breathwork, and meditation offer a vital antidote—for both individuals and organisations.
These tools aren’t just feel-good trends; they are scientifically supported methods that enhance mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall well-being.
Laughter stimulates the release of endorphins, lowers cortisol levels, and fosters social connection—creating an immediate sense of joy and ease.
Breathwork regulates the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and improves focus, allowing people to respond to challenges with calm and clarity.
Meditation deepens these benefits by training the mind to be present, reducing emotional reactivity, and improving decision-making.
For organisations, these practices lead to tangible outcomes: improved team cohesion, higher employee engagement, reduced absenteeism, and a more positive workplace culture. By integrating laughter, breathing, and mindfulness into daily routines, individuals become more resilient, and workplaces become healthier, happier, and more productive environments
Our guest today is someone who has committed herself to helping others who struggle with physical, emotional, and mental trauma discover the healing power of laughter and also benefit from the peace of mind that can be achieved through breathing techniques and meditation
Sharon Stewart——has decades experience as a nurse, is an international Laughter Yoga Leader and Trainer, and holistic wellness practitioner. and she joins us here today .
Matt speaks with Nationally Ranked Triathlete about her movement to improve our impact on others
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “our chief want in life is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be”
Hopefully, everyone has had someone or if they are lucky many someone’s who have had that kind of impact on them
If we have had that privilege, many of us probably want to pay that forward. Then the question becomes— How do we become the catalyst that Emerson describes?
Today we have in our studio someone who is committed and passionate about helping herself and others answer that question and taking action to do exactly that .
Kate Rush is an award-winning speaker, community advocate and the creator of the Impact ready platform where she delivers mkeynotes, coaching, and workshops—She has served on multiple boards as a director , is a lifetime Fellow of the Governors Leadership Foundation, has been nominated for and won numerous community service awards, and this year will be representing Australia in her age group at the 2025 world triathlon championship finals .
Unfortunately, grief is part of the human condition.
At some point all of us will lose someone or many someone’s we care deeply for. Grief cannot only cause emotional issues like anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness , numbness of emotion etc.but can also manifest in physical ways like headache, nausea, aches and pains, restlessness, it can even Weaken our immune system and lead to chronic disorders like cancer and heart disease .
.But Grief doesn’t just show up when someone dies — it appears in moments of loss, change, and heartbreak. It can be silent, lonely, and long-lasting. And in our fast-paced world, grief is often something we’re expected to move on from far too quickly.
What if grief isn’t something to “get over,” but something to walk through — with compassion, understanding, and even creativity?
For ourselves and those still with us who we care for- we need to and perhaps are even obligated to find a way to manage our grief And move forward
One person who has committed herself to helping people though this pathway in the best possible way is
. Jodie Atkinson and she joins us here today . Jodie is a grief recovery specialist who has helped countless people process loss , is certified in the internationally recognized Grief Recovery Method®, a published author of a book called Have You Met My Grief, and a performer — yes, a performer — who’s transforming how we talk about and process grief . So whether you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or just want to be a more understanding human — you’ll
Probably want to hear what she has to say.
Right now, the average life expectancy in Australia is about 84 years for women and 80 for men — one of the highest in the world. Sounds good, right?
But here’s the catch: the average number of healthy years — free from major disease or disability — is significantly lower.
In many cases, people are spending the last 10 to 15 years of their lives battling chronic illness, loneliness, or struggling with mental decline.
So, what does it really mean to live well?
Shouldn’t we be focused on quality of life not just length of life ?
Let’s look at three pillars that determine not just how long we live, but how well:
Mental Health: Depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline are rising — not just in the elderly, but in young adults as well. What can we do to strengthen resilience, connection, and purpose?
Physical Health: Sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition, and stress are eroding our well-being — even as medicine extends our years. But are we just adding time, or are we adding life to those years?
Social Connection: Study after study shows that loneliness is as dangerous to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Relationships matter — not just for happiness, but for survival.
So today, let’s ask the bigger question: Are we living long, or are we living well? And what can we do — practically, personally, and collectively — to build lives filled with energy, connection, and purpose
Our guest today is someone who is focused on these questions And more ……….
Mary-Anne Bennett, from Adelaide Nutrition and Wellbeing.
Mary-Anne is a Clinical Nutritionist, Master NLP Coach has a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine and is a
Women’s Health Expertas well as the host of The Longevity Coach
Podcast
Plautus, the ancient Roman playwright of the 3rd-2nd century BCE Said
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than the fear.
More recently but not in our lifetime the great artist Vincent Van Gogh said
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
About the same time and across the ocean
Mark Twain Said
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."
And just for fun I’D like to tell what John Wayne said during my lifetime
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." - John Wayne
It’s fair to say that Courage is one of the keys to a happy productive life .
There is little doubt that most of our regrets on our deathbed are not the things we did do——-
but the things we did not do
——
or even try out of fear or lack of confidence .
One person who has committed herself to help in this area , reach their full potential and help others live happy fulfilled lives joins us here today .
Lisa Infante is a Mindset Therapist Hypnotherapist, and Accountability Coach - and the founder of the Courage to Change Collective
Meaningful connections don’t just help us succeed — they help us survive and thrive. People with strong social ties live longer, cope better with stress, and are far less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. In fact, loneliness has been shown to be as dangerous to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
And beyond the science, relationships give our lives purpose. They’re what lift us when we’re down, celebrate with us in our victories, and remind us that we’re not alone in our struggles.
So today, we’ll explore how we can build relationships that shape our lives in a positive way — from the boardroom to the family room — and how strengthening our connections can be one of the most powerful ways we can change the world… starting with our own
And the person who will be helping us start on that journey with today is Bindy Taylor She is a —mindset and relationship coach, retreat facilitator, and co-founder of Relating About Relationships and has established a program called You glow differently which we will talk about later and she will even tell you about a free give way today to help you build more trust connection, and clarity in your relationships
Over 98% of all businesses in Australia are classified as small to medium enterprises
SME’s as they are widely known , employ nearly 7.5 million people in Australia and contribute close to 1/2 a trillion dollars or roughly one-third of Australia’s Gross domestic product
While that seems impressive …
In 66% of all Australian were employed by small and medium enterprises and they contributed 55% to the gross domestic product of Australia
Why the drop ?
The reasons for this are many.
As always, there lie a world of daily challenges in business — from cash flow constraints and staffing shortages to digital transformation and fierce competition.
And for those at the helm — the owners and leaders of these businesses — the pressures can be immense.
In fact, a recent study found that over 60% of small business owners report feeling overwhelmed, citing long hours, lack of work-life balance, and uncertainty about the future.
Leadership in this space often means wearing many hats — from HR and marketing to operations and finance — often with no or limited support.
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Remember, these are small and medium size businesses they often have very limited or no training in areas like financial management, regulatory compliance , Human Resources , advertising , talent retention and leadership.
One person who has committed herself to helping turn the tide and is focused on helping small to medium business people and leaders with these challenges is Toni Everard .
She is a strategic business alignment coach and has 20 years experience banking, finance and accounting.
For the past 10 years though she has been a coach, therapist and trainer of coaching and communication skills ……
and we are lucky enough to have her join us here today
One of the deepest, most universal fears any parent can face:
is the fear that something might be wrong with their child’s health.
From the moment a child is born—or even before—parents carry the hope and pray for their children to have a bright, healthy future.
But alongside that hope lingers a quiet worry: what if something isn’t right?
Whether it’s a missed milestone, an unusual movement, or a diagnosis no one was prepared for ….
Fear and uncertainty can be overwhelming.
This fear doesn’t just touch a parent’s mind—it grips their heart, their plans, and their sense of control It invades their dreams and is the fear that at one point or another keeps all parents awake at night .
Unfortunately, sometimes those rare fears are actually realised .
The most common physical disability in childhood is cerebral palsy and it affects approximately 34,000 Australians with about 500 new diagnoses each year .
Cerebral palsy arises from damage to the developing brain, often occurring before, during, or shortly after birth. This condition impacts muscle control and coordination, leading to a spectrum of challenges. Individuals may experience stiff or weak muscles, involuntary movements, and difficulties with balance and posture. In more severe cases, it can affect swallowing, breathing, and communication .
Beyond the physical symptoms, cerebral palsy presents daily hurdles for those affected and their families. Tasks that many take for granted—like dressing, eating, or speaking—can require significant effort or assistance. For caregivers and loved ones, the journey involves navigating complex healthcare systems, advocating for support services, and providing continuous care, all while managing emotional and financial stresses.
For families who hear words like disability or cerebral palsy from their doctor for the first time,
Fear can quickly turn into a flood of questions, doubts, and difficult decisions.
Today, we’ll talk about what that fear looks like, how families navigate it, and how hope and strength can emerge even in the face of life-changing challenges
Yet, amidst these challenges, there is hope. Advancements in early diagnosis and intervention are making a difference. Research indicates that early neurodevelopmental assessments can predict the severity of cerebral palsy, allowing for timely interventions such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. These early actions can help “rewire” the brain, leading to better functional outcomes for children with cerebral palsy .
Our guest today is
someone who is committed to helping out families and individuals with disabilities and making a real difference in their lives.
Ben Waechter is the founder and director of KYD-X, a charity dedicated to creating opportunities and support for young people living with disability
The Chinese philosopher Lao TZU said
Watch your thoughts, they become your words; Watch your words, they become your actions; Watch your actions, they become your habits; Watch your habits, they become your character; Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”
Buddha: "The mind is everything. What you think you become
In the book of proverbs king Solomon says
“Guard your mind and your thoughts, because they will determine how you live your life.”
“Today on we’re diving into something that affects every single one of us today and has effected us since the dawn of human history
— the way we think.
Which as the ancients believed is the key to our happiness and success.
Our guest is Alessandro Gavello He is a liscensee , NLP trainer and part of the asst team for the cofounder of Nuero linguistic programming . He is also the creator of Redesigning Thinking, a method designed to help people break old patterns, shift their mindset, and live with greater clarity and purpose ——-
not just for themselves but also the people they love .
Alessandro’s journey has taken him across multiple nations , through multiple careers, and through major personal transformation — and he’s here to share——
real,
practical advice
on how we can all redesign the way we approach life
This translates to about 8.6 million people,
Also consider that , 21.4% ( or approx 4.2 Million) of Australians suffer from a mental health challenge in a given year
LETS HOLD ONTO THAT FOR A MINUTE .
MANY OF US EXCERCISE BECAUSE WE WANT TO LOOK GOOD
-SOMETIMES FOR OURSELVES
BUT OFTEN TIMES TO ATTRACT OTHERS .
OTHERS OF US EXCERCISE BECAUSE WE WANT TO LIVE LONGER OR PERHAPS FEEL BETTER PHYSICALLY
BUT MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE
exercising regularly because it makes them feel better mentally .
Its becoming more and more evident as time passes that
exercise can benefit your mental health in -powerful ways which include—— managing hormones and chemicals in one’s brain, such as serotonin which helps with mood and memory , in addition to stress hormones and endorphins which also are associated with feelings of happiness ,
Exercise can also help with concentration, Energy levels and alertness.
It can even help give you a positive outlook on life.
Regular exercise also has been proven to help you sleep better which in turn manages your mood
Physical activity can be an outlet for your frustrations and help you improve your sense of control, coping ability and self-esteem by accomplishing goals .
Exercise can distract you from negative thoughts and provide opportunities to try new experiences.
It offers an opportunity to socialise and get social support if you exercise with others.
This relationship has been found in children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older people, and in both males and females.
Studies have also found that Physical activity can be an alternative treatment for depression.
It has few side effects and does not have the stigma that some people perceive to be attached to taking antidepressants or attending psychotherapy and counselling
( THE BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) from the USA recommend that clinicians consider exercise as a core treatment for depression
In fact Studies, including those published in the journal of the American Medical Association indicate that exercise can be as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy or medications in reducing depressive symptoms.
Still yet other studies have found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, compared to zero minutes per week, was associated with a 41% lower risk of developing dementia over an average four-year follow-up period
Two people who have insight in this area and have made it their life’s work to help people in this space are joining us here today .
Mark Cox is a personal trainer and runs a business called wolf fitness
Dorothy Wannenburg a Sole trader who is Yoga Spot with Dot. Dorothy is a Level 1 registered yoga teacher with Yoga Australia and a registered teacher with Meditation association of Australia. Dorothy works across the spectrum of life from 0 to 100 she works within her local council in Community centre wellbeing programs, with adults in stress releasing programs, and she is a registered yogability carer with NDIS.
INTELLIGENCE ISN’T THE BIGGEST KEY TO SUCCESS
RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT KEY TO SUCCESS IS PEOPLE SKILLS
PERSUASIVE SKILLS , BUILDING COALITIONS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND THE LIKE
RECENT RESEARCH ALSO INDICATES THAT THE QUALITY OF RELATIONSHIPS IS ONE OF , IF NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT KEY TO LONGEVITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE .
ONE PERSON WHO HAS COMMITTED HER LIFE TO HELPING PEOPLE WITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION IS KATE RUSSELL WHO HAS ALSO FOR THE LAST 9 YEARS BEEN THE CEO AND FOUNDER OF THE HUDDLE
We talk to her today about about conflict resolution and improving our people skills to help us have happier more successful
and productive lives .
A new report has revealed the surprising number of millionaires currently residing in Australia - and there one a big thing the majority of them have in common.
Finder’s Wealth Building Report 2024 has found that one in eight Australians are millionaires, which is one of the highest figures globally and one that is expected to continue to rise .
A large percentage of these millionaires became such merely by the growth of their Resedential homes increase in value.
When the value of the principal place of residence is removed the number of millionaires in the Australia is cut in less than half from 12.5 % to five per cent of Australian adults.
The fact that such a significant number of Australians are considered “millionaires” purely because of property values is very positive .
On the flip side though some people-
especially young people -
And divorcees
are faced with the fact that between 1/4 -1/3 —-29.3% of the homes in Australia are valued at 1 million AUD
Some places are, of course worse, than others
in Sydney 69.6% of houses and apartments are worth 1 million or more
In Melbourne that number is 34.6%
In Adelaide that number is 36.6% of apartments and houses are valued at 1 million or more
According to Morningstar
Today, Australia has the most expensive houses in the world when measured against income. House prices have become unaffordable for many – particularly young families.
Regardless of that fact there is hope and opportunity still available
Also Remember that a recent study found that 76% of millionaires inherited nothing but debt from their parents .
The same study ALSO showed that 89% of millionaires made it themselves .
Our guest today is someone who has made it her mission to help people in this environment , give them hope, and help people ,particularly women over 40 , make their fortune in the property market .
Mary Palaric is Founder of Abundeco,
A Property Coach and a
Property Developer
And she joins us here today
We are all blessed to be alive now in 2025 and should be thrilled that life expectancy in Australia has increased from 59 years in 1925 to 83.18 years in 2025
But as everything in life you don’t get something for nothing .
Rising longevity and decreased birth rate is increasing demand for aged care in staffing and in funding— in a system that’s already strained and stretched almost to its breaking point .
Now, about 14% of Australians are older than age 65.
And that number is going up.
By 2043 that number will be 20.7%
So Over 1 in 5 .Or approx 7.25 million people - About the current population of Sydney, Adelaide , and Canberra metro areas combined will be over 65 in Australia
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The demand for residential aged care in Australia is also projected to double over the next 20 years, with an average year-on-year increase of approximately 9,900 new residents, reaching almost 400,000 by 2043
That being said A recent poll has indicated that 68% of Australians prefer to
receive care in their home rather than live in an aged care facility .
Consider that
Elderly people have usually lived in their home for many years and built relationships with neighbours and the surrounding community.
Even small daily interactions, like the conversation with a local postal worker or a familiar grocery cashier, provide a network of social support which help keep their morale high and continue to provide a sense of purpose—- which has been proven in multiple studies to aid in longevity and quality of life .
Moving to residential care requires building a new community.
This can be difficult and stressful.
An inpatient environment, no matter how well-designed, can never be as homelike as one’s private home.
As of 30 June 2023, 258,374 Australians accessed Home Care Packages
In fact the Aged Care Home care and Residential Services industry in Australia is $36.4bn in 2025.
Not surprisingly , navigating this bureaucracy and industry can be difficult and overwhelming .
One person who is committed to helping older people remain living in their own homes as long as possible in their own way is Jennifer Holmes
She runs a company called in my place and she joins us here today
Matt gives several keys to problem solving applicable in business and everyday life as well as how to utilise them by using everyday and historical examples .
There are currently 5.5 Million people that are disabled in Australia . That is 21.4% of the population .The numbers are similar on a % basis in the USA
To help Australians , in 2016 after a 3 year trial , what is called the National disability Insurance scheme or NDIS was put in place throughout Australia
AS of 31 DEC 2024 approx 700 thousand people access NDIS services annually .
One person who helps navigate this government bureaucracy and ensure quality care for some of our most vulnerable and many would argue—- special citizens is Geoff Potter —-
Geoff potter has extensive experience in the aged care /Disability space and acts a consultant in many areas within the disability sector and he joins us here today