Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

In this episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety," Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes Lesley Klue, a renowned Personal & Professional Development Consultant, to explore the intersection of anxiety and personal growth. Lesley shares her expertise in harnessing anxiety as a catalyst for positive change and offers practical strategies for individuals looking to enhance their personal and professional lives. With a deep understanding of the challenges many face on their development journeys, Lesley's insights are both relatable and empowering. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will help you embrace anxiety as a stepping stone to self-discovery and achievement. Tune in to discover actionable tips for transforming anxiety into a powerful force for personal and professional success. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lesley Klue is an esteemed professional with a rich background in mental health and education. She holds the title of Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) and is a certified life coach, having earned her diploma from the New Zealand Institute of Business Studies (NZIBS). Additionally, Klue is an accredited Effective Intelligence Facilitator from the United Kingdom. Known for her vivacious personality, Klue was recently likened to the original sherbert fountain—a metaphor that captures her solid, practical demeanor alongside a bubbly and spirited nature. She is a true free spirit who revels in daydreaming, storytelling, reading, observing people, and engaging in deep conversations. Klue carries a philosophy that life is both sturdy and delicate, advocating for a balanced approach where neither life nor one's self should be taken too seriously. On the home front, Klue's life is rich and bustling. Married for thirty-five years, she is a matriarch to four children and, at the last count, seven grandchildren. Her family has been her most challenging educators, her unwavering support system, and her greatest source of happiness. The roles of wife, mother, and grandmother have shaped her in unforeseeable ways, teaching her that love is multifaceted and transcends all boundaries. View her website: https://www.lesleyklue.com/  ABOUT JODI: Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.   CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook page   Well, Hello Anxiety is a Postive Media Podcast.    The information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Well, Hello Anxiety, host Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Kate Johnson, a Registered Counsellor and Carer, to delve into the unique challenges of managing anxiety in the caregiving profession. Kate's compassionate insights and real-world experience provide invaluable guidance for caregivers and those who support them. Together, they explore the emotional toll of caregiving, discuss coping strategies, and highlight the importance of self-care in this often-overlooked aspect of anxiety management. If you're a caregiver or know someone in this role, this episode offers a compassionate and empathetic perspective on navigating anxiety's complex terrain. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between caregiving and anxiety and learn practical tips for better mental well-being. ABOUT OUR GUEST:Kate Johnson is a passionate advocate, Registered Counsellor and Carer. Kate loves providing compassionate Counselling to Parents and carers from her practice, Kate Johnson Counselling and has recently released a podcast with her friend Fi called Average Advocate. She is a wife and mum of 4 incredible children and loves walking alongside those who need support! Find out more about KJ counselling here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Listen to the Average Advocate Podcast here ABOUT JODI: Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.   CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook page   Well, Hello Anxiety is a Postive Media Podcast.    The information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step into the world of resilience and transformation with Lucy Holmes, the vibrant host of 89.9 TheLight's Breakfast in Melbourne. Join her as she collaborates with the insightful Dr. Jodi Richardson to unveil a dynamic new podcast partnership brought to you by Positive Media.   In our debut episode, we'll delve into the gripping terrain of personal triumph in the face of adversity. Discover the remarkable journey of rising from the rubble when life takes a drastic turn. Explore how the darkest moments can become the forge where your inner strength is honed, reshaping the core of your very being. But that's not all; we'll unravel the profound potency of vulnerability, showing you how it can be a catalyst for personal growth. Lucy and Dr. Jodi will illuminate the path to unlocking your true potential by embracing your authentic self and sharing your most intimate experiences with those nearest to your heart. Prepare for an emotionally charged and empowering conversation that will leave you inspired and ready to embrace life's challenges. This is a podcast that will redefine your perspective on resilience, vulnerability, and the remarkable strength that lies within you. Don't miss this captivating episode of Well, Hello Anxiety. .     Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, Hello Anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.” How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!   ABOUT JODI: Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com. Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks. Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.   CONNECT WITH JODI: Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn Follow Jodi on Instagram Like Jodi’s Facebook page   Well, Hello Anxiety is a Postive Media Podcast.    The information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Stan Rodski, a neuroscientist, researcher, presenter, and author, discusses the neuroscience of excellent sleep. Topics include the importance of sleep for mental health, strategies for improving sleep quality, the impact of food and drink on sleep, and techniques for relaxing the brain before sleep. Valuable insights on sleep are shared for better overall well-being.

It's all about the food, but it's not about the food when it comes to eating disorders. In this episode Psychologist Harriet Isles explains different types of eating disorders, helps us understand some of the causes, she describes different treatment approaches and how they support recovery, how parents can talk to their children about food and function to develop healthy attitudes to food and body shape, where to get help and so much more.Harriet Iles is a Consultant Psychologist & Presenter. Her decision to pursue a career in psychology was fuelled by her desire to embark on a career that would up-skill her in the area of mental health, psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy. Harriet’s career aspiration is to up-skill and support her clients and patients in enhancing their self-efficacy, self-confidence, and self-compassion by providing them with evidenced-based tools to effectively manage their behaviours, cognitions, and emotions.https://bodymatters.com.au/team-members/harriet-illes/Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are experiencing burnout in epidemic proportions, and it’s not all work related. Underpinned by chronic stress, burnout is affecting professionals, carers and parents too. It’s complex, but there are telling ‘red flags’ on the road to burnout and it is treatable. In this episode Harvard PhD and clinical psychologist Dr Debbie Sorensen helps us understand burnout, what to look for, how to support ourselves, when we need help and strategies that make a genuine difference to our mental health and wellbeing in the context of chronic stress.Dr Debbie Sorensen is also co-author of the book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and **a co-founder and co-host the popular psychology podcast Psychologists Off The Clock.drdebbiesorensen.comofftheclockpsych.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Act-Burnout-Reconnect-Acceptance-Commitment/dp/1839975377https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Daily-Journal-Acceptance-Commitment/dp/1684037379Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-harm can be difficult to understand until you hear it clearly and carefully explained with the most beautiful compassion by today’s guest Dr Madeline Wishart. Madeline talks us through what non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) means, when it happens, why it happens, the function of NSSI as a behaviour, signs to look for to identify if someone you care about might be self-injuring, what to do and what not to do as a parent or carer, powerful strategies to support anyone who is self-injuring, a brilliant rebuttle to the idea that self-harm is ‘attention seeking’, where to get help and so much more.Dr Madeline Wishart is a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), and young people who experience difficulty in regulating their emotionally and tolerating distress. She has a PhD, along with a Masters in both Professional and Clinical Psychology. Madeline currently divides her time between her private practice – Wishart Psychology; and working in a consultative capacity with schools and organizations providing professional development, therapeutic support and policy development around NSSI, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and coping skills more broadly.https://www.madelinewishart.com/https://www.instagram.com/drmadelinewishart/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-madeline-wishart-80774a151/Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you waiting until this is done before you can take better care of you? Perhaps you’ve been wondering just how much longer you can keep going before something’s gotta give? In this empowering conversation I talk with Fleur Heazlewood about building wellbeing and resilience by understanding wellbeing, knowing what actually contributes to wellbeing, snack-sized strategies you can start putting into action now, red flags on the path to burnout, how to build resilience and so much more.Fleur Heazlewood is a leadership expert, speaker, and founder of the Blueberry Institute. She works with leaders to create healthy, high performing teams and organisations. Fleur has trained over 3000 leaders in mental health mastery, future-fit resilience, and positive leadership skills. Her first book ‘Resilience Recipes, a practical guide to better personal wellbeing’ won best Health and Wellbeing Book for 2022. Her follow up book, ‘Leading Wellbeing - A leaders guide to mental health conversations’ is also available now.https://blueberryinstitute.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-heazlewood-a76b227/https://www.facebook.com/its.fleur.heazlewood/https://www.instagram.com/fleur_heazlewood/Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micro skills that actually make a difference to the need to get things ‘right’, indecision, perfectionism, overthinking, fear of failure, procrastination and more are what today’s guest shares with incredibly clarity and compassion. The delightful Dr Patricia Zurita Ona, or 'Dr Z', brings her incredible experience as a clinical psychologist to this episode choc full of insights and actionable ideas to help anyone weighed down by anxiety get unstuck.Dr Z is a clinical psychologist, author, international speaker and Fellow of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Sciences on a mission to get people unstuck from ineffective ‘playing-it-safe’ moves so they can start living a rich, purposeful and meaningful life.https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/books/https://www.instagram.com/dr.z.passionatebehaviorist/Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linked to the stress and anxiety of the pandemic, there’s been a rise in explosive onset tic like behaviours in teenagers over recent years. The tics are both frightening to experience and for everyone who loves and cares for the child experiencing them. A specialist in Tic Disorders; Dr Amanda Maxwell help us understand the difference between Tourette’s and Functional Tics, treatment pathways for young people, how medication can help, support for families and more.Dr Amanda Maxwell is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children and families for 20 years. She has worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Australia, the UK and Hong Kong. She worked in a specialist Tic and Neurodevelopmental Movements (TANDeM) Service at the Evelina Children’s Hospital, London before moving to Australia in 2018. Amanda has a special interest in working with young people with Tourette syndrome and other movement disorders. She also works with Functional Neurological Disorders, with an interest in Functional Tic Like Behaviours (FTLBs). She is piloting interventions for Chronic Tic Disorders and FTLBs at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Amanda has presented on movement disorders at national and international conferences and provides training on Tourette syndrome to schools and health professionals. She also works in private practice in Crows Nest, Sydney.https://tourette.org.au/https://amandamaxwell.com.au/https://www.unsw.edu.auThanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.