Lizi Bright is a sports/exercise scientist who has worked with the AFL and FIFA, and is currently completeing her PhD. But as a kid, she grew up in a challenging home, and battled for many years with an Eating Disoder.
Now, Lizi shares her inspiring story of recovery and healing. Lizi, thank you for your courage and willingingness to share this very powerful story.
If you or someone you care about is suffering from an Eating Disorder, here are some resources that might be helpful:
https://butterfly.org.au/
https://eatingdisorders.org.au/
https://nedc.com.au/eating-disorder-resources/families-supports
To see Lizi's child-self photo as discussed in the ep, please head to https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/#
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Jack Riewoldt - Looking on the Brightside
Jack Riewoldt is a beloved Australian household name. A celebrated AFL champion and prolific media personality, with a famously cheeky smile and confidence to give anything a go. On today's episode, we explore where Jack's sense of fun and self-belief comes from, in a nostalgic look back at his loving upbringing in Tasmania. We also explore the contrasting parenting styles from the 80's and 90's to how we raise our kids today, and explore whether too much nostalgia is good for us...
To see Jack's child-self photos as discussed in the ep, please head to https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/#
To check out Jack's wonderful podcast Two Am I, with co-host Shane McCurry, head to https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/two-am-i/id1709921717#
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Lael Stone - Checking in with our Child-Selves (Guest Expert!)
Lael Stone is a celebrated author, presenter and educator. Her Ted Talk 'How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children' has now had over 3 Million views. She is a featured presenter on the upcoming documentary 'Seen', has started her own amazing school (Woodline Primary), and is about to release her second book! Lael has generously found time to talk to us today, and we're so glad she did! We know you'll agree, she is a wonderful communicator with such helpful ideas. We cover so many topics, and just loved this chat so much. We hope you enjoy our first 'Guest Expert' episode!
To see Lael's child-self photos as discussed in the ep, please head to https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/#
To learn more about all the amazing things Lael is up to, head to https://laelstone.com.au/ or follow Lael on instagram https://www.instagram.com/laelstone/#
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1:17:48
Ashley Duns and Megan George - An ADHD Double-Dose
Ashley Duns and Megan George are the co-hosts of new podcast, ADHD Double-Dose. They were also both diagnosed with ADHD as adults, a diagnosis which completely reframed the way they now think about their respective childhoods. And not incidentally, Ash is also one of James' best friends of 25 years.
In this episode, listen to how Ash and Megan have adjusted to their diagnoses, their reflections on what childhood was like with ADHD, and their mission to help create awareness, understanding and compassion for others curious about the condition.
We are grateful to them both for sharing their stories. If you'd like to see Ash and Megan's child photos and some clips from the episode, head to https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/#
To hear more from Ash and Megan, listen to their podcast ADHD Double Dose: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/adhd-double-dose/id1769979406
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1:06:40
Shae Bolton-Brown - Bullying and the Pursuit of Perfection
Shae Bolton-Brown had an incredibly successful Netball career, culminating in representing Australia, and is now the general manager of Melbourne mavericks and SEN teams strategy - managing the portfolio of 5 professional sporting clubs. However as a child, Shae was bullied relentlessly through her primary and secondary years. These experiences led to repressed memories, and the paralysing pursuit of perfectionism in order to feel worthy.
Now, those memories have all come back. In recent years, Shae has been working hard to heal her inner-child, and rediscover real joy. Listen to Shae's remarkable story of childhood pain, and the pathway to self-acceptance. And at the end of the episode, James and Nick share some tips and takeaways for those listeners who have suffered bullying themselves, or have a child going through bullying today.
To see Shae's child-photos and some clips from the show head here: https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/
To hear James' own bullying story, as discussed on The Imperfects, listen here: https://tinyurl.com/53yccn3h
And if you would like counselling support related to bullying or any themes raised in this episode, contact your GP, visit https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/bullying, or speak to Engage 1on1 Psychology for further information: https://www.engage1on1.com.au/
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What we go through as kids will shape the course of our lives. Join James van Cuylenburg (Clinical Psychologist) and his brother, Nick van Cuylenburg (White Owl Sound), as they speak with a diverse range of people about how their childhoods have shaped them. Then, listen to guests read a letter to their child-selves. If you could say anything to your child-self, what would you say? Welcome to You're A Good Kid.
To see child-photos shared by guests, and some video clips from each episode, follow on Instragram: (https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast).
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