Distracted

Angela Lockwood

Welcome to 'Distracted with Angela Lockwood,' the podcast where practical meets purposeful in the pursuit of focus mastery. Angela Lockwood, a renowned occupational therapist and author, invites you to join her to explore brain-boosting strategies, gain insights from experts, and be inspired by real-life stories of people who navigate a noisy world. Whether you are a busy executive, business owner, parent or student, distraction stops us from living the life we choose. It’s time to explore the age of distraction and learn the art of focus with Angela and her guest experts. Ready to reclaim your focus? Visit www.angelalockwood.com.au to connect with Angela and learn how you can thrive in the age of distraction.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Distracted episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Distracted for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Distracted episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

27: Supporting the mental health of our kids with Luke Lindsay

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08/22/21 • 29 min

In this episode Angela interviews Luke Lindsay, General Manager Lifeline (QLD) and Statewide Services.

Lifeline is a widely respected 24/7 crisis support service that provides short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe. We are facing a global, national and local mental health crisis. More people are turning to Lifeline than ever before.

In this interview Luke provides insights in to how we can support our kids to navigate the complexities and overwhelm we are currently being exposed to. He shares the importance of communication, support and seeking help when needed. This interview is so important to listen to right now so we can best support our kids and their mental health.

28: Raising a joyful family with ADHD with Sharon Collon

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09/06/21 • 42 min

In this episode, Angela Lockwood interviews Sharon Collon Founder of The Functional Family, and online program that provides life changing strategies to support parents of children with ADHD or behavioural challenges.

Knowing first-hand the overwhelm that comes with raising children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, she has three boys all who have ADHD and is married to a man who also has ADHD. Sharon shares the reality of life of living a life with four people with ADHD and the practices she has implemented to turn a chaotic home into one of joy. She also shares her insights into communicating with and working with teams of therapists and the importance of schools and teachers in setting kids with ADHD up for success.

29: Subject selections, social media and mullets. Preparing our kids for life after school with Sharna Dawson

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09/20/21 • 40 min

In this episode, Angela speaks with Sharna Dawson, Careers Advisor and Founder of EDGE Workshops. EDGE stands for Education, Deportment, Grooming,& Employability Skills. All of these are covered in Sharna's interactive workshops she conducts with school aged kids to help prepare them for the job-seeking process. In this episode Sharna shares the main challenges kids face with getting job ready, with the main challenges being self-belief and what they post on social media. This fun yet insightful interview is a must for teachers and parents who work with or have a child in high school transitioning to life outside of school.

30: Talking to our girls about menstrual health with Milina Opsenica

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10/04/21 • 34 min

In this episode, Angela speaks with Milinia Opsenica, the Founder of Beyond the Cusp. Milina's mission is to normalise and encourage open conversations and honour the Rite of Passage as girls transition from a child to a young woman marked by getting their periods. She breaks down the simple ways to have conversations with our girls about what to expect and where they can go if they need support including how teachers can support our girls during this time. Angela shares her own story about getting her periods and how open conversations can change the relationship girls have with their bodies and with themselves.

https://beyondthecusp.com.au/

31: Reducing overwhelm for kids

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10/18/21 • 30 min

In this episode, Angela aims to bring a different perspective on a child's behaviour. Often we see a child's emotional reaction or behaviour from a "good or bad" perspective. For many children, it is a build-up of sensory factors that can lead to overwhelm and ultimately a meltdown or withdrawal. Angela simplifies the concept of sensory overwhelm and what we can do as adults to keep a calm and sensory-friendly environment.

34: Building strength and resilience in teen girls with Celia Mulder

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11/22/21 • 29 min

In this episode, Angela interviews a primary school teacher, sports coordinator, and founder of Fit Groms, Celia Mulder. From seeing the challenges teen girls are having with looking after their physical, emotional and social wellbeing Miss Celia shares the important role exercise has in creating positive lifelong habits for girls. Through access to role models outside of the home, to developing a positive self-image and the vital role of a supportive peer group, this is an episode not to be missed. If you have teen girls in your life and are looking for practical ways to support them in this transition period in their lives, then this is the interview for you.

35: Letting kids be kids with Dr Susie O'Neill

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12/13/21 • 42 min

In this episode, Angela explores the balance between fostering childhood risk-taking and nurturing our kids. Angela is joined by Dr. Susie O'Neill, Founder and CEO of KIDS Foundation. The KIDS Foundation reaches over 400,000 children each year in Australia through 10,000 early childhood education centres through their safety awareness programs and recovery programs for young people who have experienced life-changing injuries. Susie shares stories of recovery and healing for kids and how starting early in educating our kids is the first and simple step we can take to support the health and wellbeing of our kids.

37: Reclaim your health and joy as a Mum with Dr Ali Young

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03/29/22 • 35 min

Being a Mum is hard work. It can feel like you are always putting yourself last and before you know it your health, happiness and spark have faded. In this episode, Angela Lockwood speaks with Dr. Ali Young Author of "Work.Mama.Life" about the simple ways mums can regain their health to feel energised and healthy without adding to the overwhelm of life.

49: Visual supports for calm days

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03/17/23 • 20 min

Getting out the door in the morning can be hectic. You can say the same thing over and over and your child still walks out the door with the wrong uniform, no lunch and one shoe on. In this episode, Angela Lockwood shares a simple yet effective way to keep everyone organised and on track for a calm start to every day. Angela shares how to implement visual supports in your family like checklist, visual schedules and visual reminders to make the start to everyone's day seamless and stress-free. Enjoy!

Thanks for listening to the podcast. For more tips on parenting and supporting your child through their learning journey, follow at www.angelalockwood.com.au

17: Quietening the noise of our devices

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02/02/20 • 8 min

When we rely so much on our devices for all aspects of our lives, we can feel like we can not live without it. In this episode, Angela shares how we can minimise the interruptions our devices and use our devices as we choose.

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How many episodes does Distracted have?

Distracted currently has 91 episodes available.

What topics does Distracted cover?

The podcast is about Calm, Health & Fitness, Resilience, Mental Health, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Kids, Habits and Life.

What is the most popular episode on Distracted?

The episode title '13: Living with less' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Distracted?

The average episode length on Distracted is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Distracted released?

Episodes of Distracted are typically released every 8 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of Distracted?

The first episode of Distracted was released on Dec 17, 2019.

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