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

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.

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

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26: Resilience in the face of adversity with Janine Shepherd

In this episode, Angela Lockwood interviews 6 time Author and Resilience Coach Janine Shepherd, AM. Janine's TED talk "A broken body isn't a broken person" has been viewed over 1.5 million times. Her work on resilience and post-traumatic growth has seen her travel the globe sharing her story when as a champion cross-country skier, she was training for the Winter Olympics when she was hit by a truck during a training bike ride. After being told she may not survive, Janine turned her tragedy into triumph and not only recovered but became a pilot.

In this episode, Janine shares her story and the skills needed to tap into the human potential for recovery and growth, of leaning into hardship and bouncing forward in the face of adversity.

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28: Raising a joyful family with ADHD with Sharon Collon

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.