Episode 1128 – Navigating Grief, Mental Fitness & Resilience with Suzi Evans
Release Date: 06/06/2025
Leigh Martinuzzi
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Navigating Grief, Mental Fitness & Resilience with Suzi Evans In this deeply moving episode of The Hidden Why, I speak with Suzi Evans, a woman whose life was forever changed by personal tragedy—and who has since turned her pain into purpose. After losing her son Murray to suicide in 2018, Suzi began a journey of healing, diving into positive psychology and building strategies to strengthen mental fitness. Just as she was finding her feet, her husband Mick was suddenly struck by Guillain-Barré Syndrome, leaving him paralysed and hospitalised for six months. Instead of giving in to...
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Behind the Mask with Josh Piterman In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Hidden Why, I sit down with Josh Piterman, celebrated musical theatre performer and author of . Known for his role as the Phantom in London’s West End, Josh opens up about the deeper emotional and psychological journey behind the spotlight. We talk about the masks we wear in both our personal and professional lives and what it takes to peel them away to reveal who we truly are. From navigating anxiety and imposter syndrome to exploring meditation, mindfulness, and...
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In this powerful episode of The Hidden Why Podcast, I sat down with renowned psychologist Dr. Marny Lishman to explore the critical topics of burnout, mental health, and personal well-being. Dr. Lishman, author of two transformative books - "" and "" - shares profound insights into: Understanding and recognising burnout Practical strategies for self-care The importance of human connection Managing technology and distractions Building meaningful relationships Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is the first step to personal transformation Small, consistent changes can prevent burnout Scheduling...
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Exploring the Six Perfections with Author Janet Ettele Exploring the Six Perfections with Author Janet Ettele In this insightful interview, Leigh Martinuzzi sits down with author Janet Ettele to discuss her book series based on the "Six Perfections" from Buddhist philosophy. Janet shares her personal journey into these teachings and how she brings them to life through the character of Troy. Janet's latest book, "How Joyous Effort Works: The Energy to Benefit Others," delves into the fourth perfection - joyous effort. She explains how this principle of finding joy in one's practice can lead to...
info_outline- Turning grief into meaningful contribution
- The difference between mental health and mental illness
- Daily tools for building resilience and mental fitness
- Creating space for self-care and emotional healing