This episode I'm talking with cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Mark Williams, who's spent over 25 years researching the connection between the human brain and our behaviour.

Mark's taught thousands of students and teachers about how to have a healthy brain and many more in the wider community with his numerous media appearances.

He's had published over 70 scientific articles, along with his illuminating book, 'The Connected Species'.

Mark and I discuss what drives our brain to think as it does and how we can rewire it to overcome serious issues such as bullying and racism, along with negative behaviour stemming from gender expectations around each sex.

Mark points out that kindness, compassion and empathy shape our brains to improve individual and community wellbeing.

So, sit back and make yourselves comfortable for a fascinating discussion with Professor Mark Williams.

This episode, the first of our second series, I had the great pleasure of talking with Craig Foster, one of Australia's most respected sportspeople and human rights activists -

Since his Socceroo days, Craig has had an illustrious career as a sports broadcaster, alongside his unwavering human rights advocacy, primarily around multiculturalism, particularly in support of refugees and those seeking asylum in our country -

Last year Craig was elected the chairperson of the Australian Republic Movement (ARM) and whilst he is a passionate campaigner for this cause, he is committed to Australia first having an Indigenous Voice to Parliament that is enshrined in our constitution -

In 2021, Craig was appointed a member of the Order of Australia and is the current NSW Australian of the Year -

Sit back for a deeply inspirational talk with the irrepressible Craig Foster on why standing up for human rights is vital to the wellbeing of each other, our nation and our global community -

This episode I'm talking with Social Justice advocate and educator, Catherine Knox, about Postnatal Depression and how we each got through this tough life challenge.

Catherine and I go back almost 20 years when I interviewed her for my PhD research on this serious health issue. Between us, we have 13 children, 11 sons and 2 daughters, so we have plenty of experience around motherhood to share, as well as knowledge we've gained from our professional lives.

Catherine and I discuss how feelings of anger, guilt and a loss of identity amongst new mothers often stem from gender expectations around the 'good mother' ideology. A sense of humour and keeping a healthy perspective as a mother are two of the main factors we talk about which led to our recoveries.

So sit back and enjoy this very frank and open discussion between two experts on Postnatal Depression, Catherine Knox, and, 'yours truly'.