Puka Up - Your Weekly Wellbeing Conversation

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The aim of this podcast is to educate and assist listeners on their journey to better understand, invest into and improve their individual wellbeing, in what has been a challenging year for us all.

PukaUp Founder & AFL legend Wayne Schwass, draws on his personal 26 year wellbeing journey to combine authentic and genuine storytelling with skill-based learning through inspiring conversations with a wide variety of world-class wellbeing experts, thought leaders and qualified practitioners to explore the benefits and value of the practical tools, techniques and strategies available that can help you start your mental health journey and begin to invest into your wellbeing.

We all have mental health, but for a lot of us, it’s not easy to talk about wellbeing openly, in fact it’s difficult but it doesn’t have to be. Creating safe spaces and environments allow people to begin to have authentic and genuine conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing. Wellbeing applies to 100% of the population.

Our focus is to help you stay healthy by equipping you with the tools so that you can start taking steps toward a healthier, longer, happier and better life. It’s time to reclaim your wellbeing and we’re excited to be joining you on this important journey

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Adolescent Mental Health & Parenting - Prof. Harriet Hiscock & Prof. Vicki Anderson
09-12-2020
Adolescent Mental Health & Parenting - Prof. Harriet Hiscock & Prof. Vicki Anderson
Professor Harriet Hiscock, is a consultant paediatrician and National Health & Medical Research Council Practitioner Fellow. She is the Associate Director, Research at the Centre for Community Child Health, Director of the Royal Children's Hospital Health Services Research Unit and Group Leader, Health Services, Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Her research focuses on care and integrated health, social and education services to improve health and wellbeing for children, including those living with family adversity. Professor Vicki Anderson, is a paediatric neuropsychologist, working across clinical, research and academic sectors.  She is the Director of Psychology at The Royal Children's Hospital and Director, Clinical Sciences Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute. She is an Australian National Health and Medical Research Senior Practitioner Fellow and a University of Melbourne Professorial Fellow (Psychology & Paediatrics). Her primary research and clinical interest focuses on improving outcomes from early childhood brain disorders.  In this episode Professor’s Hiscock & Anderson, discuss why slowing down and making time as parents to support our own mental health are helpful strategies to support your child’s wellbeing and why it’s important parents are able to distinguish between regular physical symptoms and a possible underlying mental health issue. Professors Hiscock and Anderson explain why listening is therapeutical for our children and why we underestimated its value, that knowing your child and being in touch with them is paramount to understanding them as individuals, how irritability is a sign of depression in teenagers, how dads are role models for men for their daughters, that the worst thing we can do it to confront our kids with any concerns as parents. They also discuss the importance of providing safe spaces for your child to talk, the job of a teenager is to grow apart from their parents and become adults themselves, they offer some great advice for separated parents who share custody of their children and why reflection and self and regulation are critically important for young people. Finally, Professors Hiscock and Anderson share 3 practical tips for parents to help set boundaries for their children.Support the show: http://pukaup.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sleep - Dr. David Cunnington
21-10-2020
Sleep - Dr. David Cunnington
Dr David Cunnington, is a specialist sleep physician delivering quality healthcare to clients with complex sleep problems and promoting sleep health through education, research and advocacy. David has a passion for all things sleep, and with his breadth of experience and training, is devoted to helping to develop the field of sleep medicine as well as educating health care professionals and the public about sleep. In this episode David talks about how important sleep is to maintaining good physical and mental health, how we need to create space in our day for sleep, that it’s hard to put a number on how many hours sleep we need, that we should be setting aside 8 hours for sleep instead of trying to get 8 hours of sleep a night. He also explains that for good sleep, we need to have respect for sleep, that alcohol is a double-edged sword when it comes to sleep and why it’s important to consider what type of sleeper you are. You can find Dr. David Cunnington at: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidcunnington/  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drdavidcunnington/?hl=en   Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/drdavidcunnington  Twitter : https://twitter.com/DavidCunnington  SleepHub - resource for information on sleep - sleephub.com.au Dr David Cunnington - drdavidcunnington.com.au Podcast: ’Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep’ - available via Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Podbean sleephub.com.au/podcast omny.fm/shows/sleep-hub/playlists/sleep-talk Latest episode is on ’Sleep in the Pandemic’ - https://omny.fm/shows/sleep-hub/sleep-in-the-pandemicSupport the show: http://pukaup.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Positive Psychology - Prof. Lea Waters Pt 2
14-10-2020
Positive Psychology - Prof. Lea Waters Pt 2
In part 2 of our interview with psychologist, researcher, speaker, author and world leader in the field of Positive Psychology, Prof Lea Waters, explains how she is finally in a good space after nearly three decades of counselling, that emotions happen in our physiology not our hearts, how society confuses anger with aggression, why mindfulness is one of the most effective ways of managing our way through Covid, what adversarial growth is, how shame is put into us and that self-compassion is the antidote to shame. Lea also explains: T.E.A.R – to accept reality; experience the distress; adjust to the new situation; reinvest in your happinessNow is the perfect time to develop new habitsShame is not internally generated; shame is imprinted into you by someone elseShame loses its power when you speak it out aloudGuilt is the emotion that we've done something wrong and it motivates us to repair or restoreCompassion is the ability to witness someone’s else's suffering and want to alleviate itVulnerability gives other people permission to talk about their own experiences You can find Lea Waters, PhD at: Website: https://www.leawaters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profleawaters/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfLeaWaters  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfLeaWaters  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSF3XlFHKTP_L4u3HUc8A  Available Resources: The Strength Switch (book): https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-strength-switch-9781925324426The Strength Switch (online positive family course): https://vwb.thinkific.com/courses/the-strength-switch $99 USD                          What your family will learn and experience: Help you find a new and positive way of seeing the qualities and talents in each other.Create an energizing and fun approach to parenting and family communication.Give you a lens to understand the perspectives and motivations of other family members.Provide ways to uncover new strengths in each family member that you may not have seen before.Foster a bonding family approach that builds warmth, trust and happiness. Family Fun Pack: https://www.leawaters.com/shop/family-fun-pack $40 USD Perfect for families in quarantine, isolation or just practising social distancing, this Family Fun Pack of 21 activities has been specifically designed by Lea to get your kids off the screen and create a sense of togetherness.                                                  Strength Stars Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD           The Strengths Stars cards provide a learning tool for young children to discover and develop their character strengths. Strength Stars cards are based on the philosophy of early education that recognise the early years as a critical period in children’s learning, development and identity.Strengths for Kids and Teens Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD                                                                                                                                The Strengths cards provide a learning tool for kids and teens to discover and develop their character strengths. These cards are one part of the Strengths for Kids and Teens program currently in development by psychologist and education expert Lea Waters (PhD) based upon her university research and acclaimed book ‘The Strength Switch’. Support the show: http://pukaup.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Positive Psychology - Prof. Lea Waters Pt 1
07-10-2020
Positive Psychology - Prof. Lea Waters Pt 1
Lea Waters AM, PhD, is a psychologist, researcher, speaker and author. She’s one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organizations, and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching. As a University researcher, Lea turns her science into strength-based strategies to help organizations, educators and parents around the world build resilience in their employees and children, helping them to thrive. Lea is a Board Member and the 2017-2019 President of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) and founding director of the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne and is the author of the Strength Switch https://www.leawaters.com/the-strength-switch  In part 1 of this inspiring episode Lea talks openly about her traumatic childhood, the devastating loss of her sister, making the difficult decision to end her relationship with her parents and how these experiences resulted in a myriad of mental health conditions developing some of which she still manages today. With close to three decades of seeking professional support, Lea has successfully overcome many of the conditions that have impacted her life and inspiringly used her own experiences in her role as a psychologist to help children, families and organisations across the world. Lea also shares: "When I tell the story of what I’ve overcame in my past, that becomes a part of someone’s survival guide for their future." “Forgiveness is letting go of anger and it’s letting go of bitterness and it’s reaching this point of grace where you say I’m not going to hold onto that any more I’m going to move forward and live my own life." “When we keep these things silent, shadows grow in silence." “One of the gifts of Covid is time which has allowed people and their families to slow down, to have more gentleness in their life at the moment." “Healing can also be made up of a journey of amplifying and building up what is right with you." “The absence of depression is not the same as the presence of happiness." You can find Lea Waters, PhD at: Website : https://www.leawaters.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/profleawaters/  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ProfLeaWaters  Twitter : https://twitter.com/ProfLeaWaters  Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSF3XlFHKTP_L4u3HUc8A  Available Resources: The Strength Switch (book): https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-strength-switch-9781925324426The Strength Switch (online positive family course): https://vwb.thinkific.com/courses/the-strength-switch $99 USD What your family will learn and experience: Help you find a new and positive way of seeing the qualities and talents in each other.Create an energizing and fun approach to parenting and family communication.Give you a lens to understand the perspectives and motivations of other family members.Provide ways to uncover new strengths in each family member that you may not have seen before.Foster a bonding family approach that builds warmth, trust and happiness. Family Fun Pack: https://www.leawaters.com/shop/family-fun-pack       $40 USD Perfect for families in quarantine, isolation or just practising social distancing, this Family Fun Pack of 21 activities has been specifically designed by Lea to get your kids off the screen and create a sense of togetherness. Strength Stars Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD The Strengths Stars cards provide a learning tool for young children to discover and develop their character strengths. Strength Stars cards are based on the philosophy of early education that recognise the early years as a critical period in children’s learning, development and identity. Strengths for Kids and Teens Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD The Strengths cards provide a learning tool for kids and teens to discover and develop their character strengths. These cards are one part of the Strengths for Kids and Teens program currently in development by psychologist and education expert Lea Waters (PhD) based upon her university research and acclaimed book ‘The Strength Switch’.  Support the show: http://pukaup.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gratitude, empathy and mindfulness - Hugh van Cuylenburg
24-01-2019
Gratitude, empathy and mindfulness - Hugh van Cuylenburg
Gratitude allows us to appreciate the things in our lives we may fail to see. It shifts our focus away from what we don’t have to what we do have.Empathy allows us to develop kindness and kindness has been proven to have a positive effect on our mental health and emotional wellbeing, and Mindfulness teaches us to be calmer and more present so we can enjoy the things we do have.In this episode, host Wayne Schwass sits down with the founding director and facilitator of the Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg. The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, sports clubs and businesses, providing practical, evidenced-based, positive mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness.In this episode we discuss:? Why gratitude, empathy & mindfulness are important skills? Practising gratitude for 21 consecutive days can have a profound impact on your wellbeing? 6 weeks of practising gratitude, research suggests you are less likely to get sick ? Empathy helps develop kindness? Mindfulness teaches us to be calmer and more present? 3 simple things to help you start practising gratitudewww.facebook.com/resiliencep www.theresilienceproject.com.au @theresilienceproject (Instagram)@ResilienceP (Twitter)www.pukaup.comwww.pukaup.com/helpwww.facebook.com/pukaup @pukaup (Instagram)@pukaup (Twitter)@wayneschwass (Instagram)@wayneschwass (Twitter)See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: http://pukaup.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.