Ep 47: Healing Through Words: Rachael Coopes on 'The Art of Forgiveness
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Guest: Rachael Coopes *Interviewed by Chelle Griffin* Episode Highlights: Introduction to Rachael Coopes: Award-winning actress, writer, and presenter known for her work on Australian television and theater Career Journey: Rachael discusses her path from early acting roles to becoming a multifaceted creative professional Writing Process: Insights into how Rachael approaches scriptwriting and storytelling across different mediums Industry Challenges: Honest conversation about navigating the entertainment industry and overcoming obstacles Current Projects: Discussion of Rachael's...
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Ep 46: Five Seasons in Seoul: A Journey Through Culture and Connection with Christine Newell
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In this inspiring episode, we chat with author Christine Newell about her beautiful memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul, which chronicles her transformative year living and teaching in South Korea. Christine opens up about the personal challenges that led her to seek a fresh start, her deep cultural immersion, and the powerful impact of Korean traditions—especially the symbolic “five seasons” shaped by Yin and Yang philosophy. She shares how community, kindness, and resilience helped her find healing, purpose, and creative spark. We also explore the emotional journey of writing a memoir, the...
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Ep 45: Bridesmaids, Boundaries, and Being Yourself with Rachael Johns
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Episode Title: Rachael Johns: The Bad Bridesmaid and the Love of Books Guest: Rachael Johns, Australian Romance Author Key Highlights: Discussion of Rachael's latest book "The Bad Bridesmaid" Insights into her writing process and inspiration Exploration of her love for books and libraries Episode Breakdown: Book Overview Main character: Winnefren (Fred) Darling Setting: Norfolk Island Plot: Fred tries to stop her mother's sixth wedding Inspired by "The Parent Trap" movie concept Writing Journey Started writing at 17 Former English teacher Known as the...
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Ep 44: Letting Go: A Deep Dive into Living Untethered by Michael A Singer
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Podcast Show Notes: Living Untethered with Michael A. Singer Episode Highlights: Book: Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament Author: Michael A. Singer (New York Times bestselling author) Key Themes: Inner peace, self-realization, mindfulness, and personal growth Episode Overview: Hosts Leanne and Shel dive deep into Michael Singer's latest book, exploring profound insights about: Understanding the universe's complexity Separating oneself from thoughts Practicing meditation and awareness Accepting life's inherent suffering Techniques for personal transformation ...
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Ep 43: Rebels with Reading Glasses: Clare Pooley on Aging Disgracefully
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Podcast Episode: How to Age Disgracefully with Claire Pooley Guest: Claire Pooley, author of "How to Age Disgracefully", "The Authenticity Project", and "People on Platform Five" Episode Highlights: Discussion of Claire's latest novel "How to Age Disgracefully" Exploration of multi-generational connections and community Insights into writing, aging, and finding purpose Key Themes: Breaking stereotypes about aging The importance of community and human connection Humor as a tool for addressing challenging life experiences Book Recommendations: "Margot" by Ruthie Thorpe "The...
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Ep 42: Work, Travel, Thrive: Designing a Bleisure Life with Emma Lovell
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In this episode, Emma Lovell discusses her book "The Art of Pleasure" and shares insights on combining work, leisure, and self-care to create a fulfilling lifestyle. Key Highlights: Emma's philosophy of "pleasure life" - traveling the world, making money, and living life on your own terms Strategies for blending business and leisure Importance of work-life harmony over work-life balance Travel experiences and goals (76 countries visited) Practical tips for incorporating more pleasure into daily life Notable Quotes: "It's not about waiting until everything is perfect to live your...
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Ep 41: Sisters in Grief: Navigating Loss and Love in Blue Sisters
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In this episode, Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin dive into Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors - a raw, layered novel about estranged siblings reunited by grief. Following the death of their sister Nikki, Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky return to their childhood home and are forced to confront the complicated ties that bind them. Told from alternating perspectives, Blue Sisters explores themes of identity, sisterhood, and the legacy of family. Leanne and Chelle unpack the emotional weight of the book, share their thoughts on the characters’ extreme lives and inner worlds, and reflect on how relatable the...
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BONUS Episode: Autumn Reading Pile
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Ep 40: Get Rich Lucky B****!
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Ep 39: Sandwich, the meal and the generation.
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info_outlineEpisode Title: Ending Body Burnout
Podcast: Between The Lines
Hosts: Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin
Guest: Philippa Bellette
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "Between The Lines," hosts Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin are joined by Philippa Bellette to discuss her book "Ending Body Burnout," which explores the causes and solutions for body burnout in high-achieving women. Philippa emphasizes the importance of addressing stress, nutrition, sleep, movement, and mind health, highlighting the concept of a "stress bucket" and the need to balance recovery with stress reduction. She shares her personal journey and the stories of three fictional women to illustrate common health issues and solutions.
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Introduction and Background: Leanne and Chelle introduce Philippa Bellette, co-founder of Chris and Philly Functional Medicine, and her book "Ending Body Burnout," which focuses on energy, mood, gut, and inflammatory issues, aiming to help high-achieving women restore their bodies without feeling restricted.
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Key Themes and Insights: The hosts discuss the importance of not aiming for perfection, with Philippa emphasizing unique dietary needs and the struggle with perfectionism. They highlight a statistic indicating work-life conflict among mothers and the breaking point leading to exhaustion.
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Personal Experiences and Stress Management: Philippa shares her personal experience of feeling like an 80-year-old in her late 20s and 30s, discussing the "stress bucket" concept and how stress manifests at home. Leanne and Chelle relate to stress accumulation and its impact on family life.
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Holistic Approach to Health: Philippa explains the book's balance between practical advice and scientific explanations, emphasizing addressing all aspects of the body for holistic health. The hosts appreciate the relatable stories and manageable health concepts.
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The Role of the Mind in Health: Philippa discusses unconscious core beliefs driving burnout, using her experience of feeling weak and incapable. The book helps readers reprogram these beliefs for a healthier mindset, addressing both physical and mental health.
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Practical Tools and Strategies: Philippa introduces "if-then" planning for anticipating health obstacles and emphasizes taking responsibility for health. Leanne and Chelle share experiences with sustainable health changes, focusing on minimum effort for maximum results.
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Recommended Resources and Final Thoughts: Philippa recommends influential books like "Body Keeps the Score" and "Deep Nutrition," and emphasizes reading novels for relaxation. She concludes by promoting her book and free resources on her website, encouraging exploration.
Action Items:
- Explore the "Ending Body Burnout" assessment on Philippa's website.
- Check out recommended books such as "Body Keeps the Score" and "The Work" by Lizzie Williamson.
- Consider trying the vagus nerve toning exercise mentioned.