Humans of Purpose

188 Jane Burns: Suicide Prevention

Jane BurnsJane is an international expert in mental health and wellbeing, suicide prevention, digital transformation and intergrated models of care. Jane was integral to the founding and early success of Beyond Blue in the early naughties and then went on to work at Reachout.com, she then founded the Young and Well CRC (collaborative research centre). She then founded Innowell, a collaborative venture between PwC and the University of Sydney. Jane is now self-employed working as a consultant, where she is passionate about helping Industry, Government and the Profit for Purpose sector work in partnership to solve large scale societal problems. Learn more here.The Age ArticleAs mentioned in the podcast, The Age has done a story on public servant's rights to free speech and expression outside of work. This is my story and the story of Humans of Purpose, you can read about it here. Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and JoeWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Probabilistic Thinking

Probabilistic ThinkingProbabilistic thinking is the idea of thinking in probabilities and is a conscious way that you can start to see the world in its various shades of grey rather than the binary black and white thinking which we can all fall victim to. We explore probabilistic thinking and how you can apply it in your everyday life to make better decisions.The Age ArticleAs mentioned in the podcast, The Age has done a story in print in Monday's paper (page 10) and online on public servant's rights to free speech and expression outside of work. This is my story and the story of Humans of Purpose, you can read about it here. Special thanks to Annika Smethurst and Michael Fowler for making this happen.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and JoeWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

187 Candice Smith: Workplace Wellbeing

Candice SmithToday we are with Candice Smith, who is Head of Wellbeing at AIA Australia. AIA's vision is to make Australia one of the healthiest nations in the world. They strive to help all of their customers live healthier, longer, and better lives, encouraging positive lifestyle change through the AIA Vitality program. The Age ArticleAs mentioned in the podcast, The Age has done a story in print in Monday's paper (page 10) and online on public servant's rights to free speech and expression outside of work. This is my story and the story of Humans of Purpose, you can read about it here. Special thanks to Annika Smethurst and Michael Fowler for making this happen. Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and JoeWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

186: Lisa & Bee: Medicinal Cannabis

Astrid DispensaryToday we are blessed to be with my good mate Bee Mohamad, who is head of patient advocacy and engagement at Astrid Dispensary and Lisa Nguyen, Founder and CEO at Astrid Dispensary. Astrid Dispensary is Australia’s first green dispensary; a boutique specialty pharmacy, pioneering in cannabinoid medicine, plant-based therapies and nutraceuticals in the heart of South Yarra, Melbourne.DisclaimerToday a little disclaimer and maybe time to pop the kids earmuffs on for our conversation today, which goes into some depth discussing medical cannabis. By airing this content today, we are not encouraging anyone to obtain or attempt to obtain medical cannabis.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and JoeWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Habit Stacking

New SeasonToday I share our new Friday format show, involving our PIES check-in and a new deeper dive segment where we explore some knowledge that you can apply to improve your life. Our new season kicks off on Tuesday! Make sure you're subscribed in your favourite podcast player. Just search Humans of Purpose and hit that subscribe button. Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and JoeWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview: New Season

New SeasonToday I talk to you about why the show stopped in August and what is in store for the new season. I talk for the first time about my battle with depression, the long journey to recovery and the lessons I've learned along the way. Our new season kicks off next Tuesday! Make sure you're subscribed. I'll be posting a second weekly episode later in the week, checking in with you and to share some personal mental health and wellness lessons learned. I hope these are valuable and I'll rely on your feedback as we move along. Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment. Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and JoeWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

185: Youth Homelessness

HomelessnessToday we talk to four amazing guests about their experiences working with and supporting people experiencing both mental illness and homelessness. This is an important area to explore given the high prevalence of mental illness experienced by those experiencing homelessness. Today I'm joined by:Andrew Hollows, GM - Getting Housing at Launch HousingBen Vasiliou, CEO at Youth ProjectsNick Pearce, CEO at HoMieTenille Gilbert, Managing Director at Society MelbourneIntroducing Mental WellthSince Humans of Purpose wrapped up in September I've been working on the Mental Wellth podcast series, in partnership with Cooper Investors. There series takes a look at our mental health system and speaking with a myriad of experts on the state of play, systems challenges and how we can change things for the better.I think this is one of our finest episodes where we talk about the high incidences of people experiencing homelessness as well as also battling mental illness. If you like what you hear check out our previous 8 episodes and we have at least 1 more to follow. Just search Mental Wellth in any decent podcast player or subscribe via Spotify.New Season - Humans of PurposeAfter a difficult off-season, I've now got myself in a position to continue producing amazing content for Humans of Purpose once again. Thankyou to all of you who continued to download the podcast in record numbers despite an episode not being released since late last year. I am reinvigorated and recharged and will be bringing you talented people making a difference to our community each and every week. I will also be playing with the format and releasing a bonus episode each week where I'll check in with you across a number of topics dear to my heart. Make sure you're subscribed and ready to go in 2 weeks time!More On Mental WellthMental Wellth is a 10-part podcast series exploring the Australian mental health system, its funding and design needs, challenges and opportunities. It is a partnership between Purposeful and Cooper Investors and is hosted by Mike Davis.Wellth. noun | \welth\ A new and more valuable life currency. a life exemplified by abundance, happiness, purpose, health and joy.We talk to leading mental health academics, professionals, practitioners, philanthropists and people with lived experience and try to learn how we can improve our mental health system and improve our own mental health and wellbeing too.Our goals in releasing the series are:To encourage further investment into mental health programs, resources and solutions for the benefit of our communityTo encourage greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues that are negatively impacting on our communityJoin us for conversations with leaders from Beyond Blue, Movember, Orygen, SANE, Launch Housing, Philanthropy Australia, MaiTri Foundation, Cooper Investors and more as we uncover key systems challenges and opportunities as well as insights on how we can live a life of meaning and purpose. To learn more visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

184: Introducing Mental Wellth

Introducing Mental WellthSince Humans of Purpose wrapped up in September I've been working on the Mental Wellth podcast series, in partnership with Cooper Investors. There series takes a look at our mental health system and speaking with a myriad of experts on the state of play, systems challenges and how we can change things for the better. I think this is one of our finest episodes where we talk to amazing social entrepreneurs who live with mental illness and are doing truly incredible things. Learning more about our system is critical right now given the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System has just tabled its final report last week, with 65 recommendations that will totally revamp our broken system. If you like what you hear check out our previous 6 episodes and we have at least 3 more to follow. Just search Mental Wellth in any decent podcast player or subscribe via Spotify.Lived ExperienceToday we talk to three amazing guests about their experiences with the mental health system, how they manage and live with mental health issues and how things might be better in future:Nick Pearce, CEO of HoMiETenille Gilbert, Managing Director of Society MelbourneMitch Wallis, Founder & CEO of Heart on My SleeveMore On Mental WellthMental Wellth is a 10-part podcast series exploring the Australian mental health system, its funding and design needs, challenges and opportunities. It is a partnership between Purposeful and Cooper Investors and is hosted by Mike Davis.Wellth. noun | \welth\ A new and more valuable life currency. a life exemplified by abundance, happiness, purpose, health and joy.We talk to leading mental health academics, professionals, practitioners, philanthropists and people with lived experience and try to learn how we can improve our mental health system and improve our own mental health and wellbeing too.Our goals in releasing the series are:To encourage further investment into mental health programs, resources and solutions for the benefit of our communityTo encourage greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues that are negatively impacting on our communityJoin us for conversations with leaders from Beyond Blue, Movember, Orygen, SANE, Launch Housing, Philanthropy Australia, MaiTri Foundation, Cooper Investors and more as we uncover key systems challenges and opportunities as well as insights on how we can live a life of meaning and purpose. To learn more visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

183 Tom Mulvaney: Nature Power

Tom MulvaneyTom is General Manager of Impact & Strategy at Family Life. He is an avid outdoorsman and lover of all things exploration and nature. He is a trained and fully certified psychologist. Mental WellthHumans of Purpose will be taking a short break while Mike focuses on developing the content for the Mental Wellth podcast series. Supported by Cooper Investors, this series will explore our mental health system from a range of perspectives as well as Mike's journey. Stay subscribed as we will post bonus early content from some of our amazing interview guests prior to February launch. Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

182 Ramana James: Safer Communities

Ramana JamesRamana is Executive General Manager of Shared Value at IAG. IAG is the largest general insurance company in Australia and New Zealand. The Group’s businesses underwrite almost $12 billion of premium per annum, selling insurance under many leading brands.It was great connecting with Ramana and learning about his passion for sustainability and purpose driven business. IAG have been leaders in the implementation of shared value strategy - which was fascinating to learn more about.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.If you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.