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Decoding the formula for being healthy, happy and present dad [James Stephan]
It's Never About Money
This episode is a little different. When we decided to focus this season of It’s Never About Money on health, I knew there was one conversation I needed to have. My brother James has always been someone I admire, but his approach to exercise and self-improvement continues to surprise me in its intensity and consistency. In this conversation I try to understand the why behind the way he lives. We could not be more different in how we think, plan and move through the world, yet we share the same history, the same family story and the same hopes for the future. Exploring where we overlap and...
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The Business Case for Wellbeing [Dr. Patrick Aouad]
It's Never About Money
Imagine if your employer supported you to be your healthiest, sharpest, most energised self – not just in the office, but at home as well. Not simply a fruit bowl in the kitchen or the occasional wellbeing webinar, but meaningful, integrated support: access to doctors, psychologists, dietitians and performance coaches, alongside practical tools to help you manage stress, improve sleep and reduce your risk of chronic disease. In this episode of It’s Never About Money, I’m joined by Dr Patrick Aouad, specialist neurologist and Founder and CEO of CU Health, Australia’s leading health...
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Why Nutrition Matters More Than You Think [Jackie Bowker]
It's Never About Money
Many of us think of nutrition as something separate from the rest of life – what you eat on one side, and how you feel, think and perform on the other. But this week, I sat down with Jackie Bowker, award-winning functional nutritionist, PhD candidate and CEO of the Global Feel Better Institute, to explore why food is so often the missing link between energy, mood, sleep and decision-making – and why it underpins everything from health to wealth. Jackie shares her journey into nutrition, which began after years of riding a blood sugar roller coaster fuelled by sugar addiction,...
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What If Financial Advice Was About Living Well? [Mark Hedderman]
It's Never About Money
I met Mark Hedderman at the FAAA Congress in Perth, and it didn’t take long to realise we were aligned. Beyond the Irish accent, Mark brings a deeply human view of financial advice – one shaped by family, his own experience, and a belief that money is the vehicle, not the destination. In this week’s episode of It's Never About Money, we explore why financial advice needs to move beyond numbers and net worth, and towards wellbeing, health, purpose and connection. Mark shares how his family’s story – including his father’s cancer diagnosis just months into retirement – reshaped...
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Talking with a Sleep Expert About the Rhythms That Run Your Life [Simon Joosten]
It's Never About Money
Sleep shapes every part of my life, yet I used to think about it only when it stopped working. This week, I had the chance to sit down with Associate Professor Simon Joosten, one of Australia’s leading clinician scientists in respiratory and sleep medicine, to explore why sleep matters so much and what we can all do to protect it. Simon combines deep clinical experience with world class research, and our conversation opened my eyes to just how interconnected sleep is with memory, mood, attention and long-term health. We talked about why consistent timing can matter even more than total...
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What if science could show you how long and how well you’ll live? [Heather Holmes]
It's Never About Money
What if science could show you how long and how well you’ll live? In this conversation, Joe Stephan speaks with Heather Holmes, Co-Founder and CEO of Halo, a longevity and healthspan assessment tool helping people understand how genetics, lifestyle, and environment shape their future wellbeing. They explore how Halo combines data with human insight - turning family health history, lifestyle habits and environmental influences into practical knowledge that can improve both health outcomes and financial decisions. Heather shares the personal experiences that inspired her to create Halo,...
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Why Willpower Isn’t Enough (and What Really Builds Habits) [Bevan James Eyles]
It's Never About Money
Stop saying “I’m not a runner.” Use this reframe instead: “I’m a Grade 1 runner.” This changes it from being an all-or-nothing proposition. It is also redefining what success looks like. For a Grade 1 runner, simply getting outside once or twice a week without hurting themselves is a success. That simple reframe can be enough to change behaviour, and build confidence and momentum. Bevan James Eyles, in my latest conversation for It’s Never About Money, struck me as someone full of practical advice like this. Having wrestled with the question of willpower his whole career, I...
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I asked 9 financial advisers how money affects health. Here is what they told me
It's Never About Money
At the 2025 FAAA Congress, I walked the floor with one question in mind. How does money influence health? What followed was a series of thoughtful, honest and sometimes surprising conversations with advisers from across Australia. In this roaming special, you will hear from nine advisers who work at the intersection of finance, behaviour and wellbeing. Together, they reveal how financial stress quietly erodes health, how clarity changes the way people live, and why good advice often becomes a health intervention long before clients realise it. We talk about avoidance, overwork, life...
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Why Hormone Health is Stuck in the Dark Ages [Ceri Cashell]
It's Never About Money
Hormones influence every system in the body. So why are they so often overlooked in mainstream healthcare? In this episode, Dr Ceri Cashell joins Joe Stephan to bust myths, explore why hormone health is decades behind, and share practical steps for protecting your wellbeing. We cover: Why “sex hormones” is a misleading term The mental health conditions that may be hormone-related How poor hormonal balance can derail your work and relationships Environmental factors quietly disrupting your health What to ask your GP if you suspect hormone issues FIND OUT MORE: Healthy...
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Don’t believe everything you think [Hannah Conkey]
It's Never About Money
In this episode of It’s Never About Money, Joe speaks with neuroscience strategist and executive coach Hannah Conkey, Founder & CEO of Mind Pilot. Hannah works with CEOs and executive teams to rewire the way they think, feel, and lead — helping them optimise decision making, improve wellbeing, and unlock new levels of performance. Together, they explore: Why most of our thoughts are just old processes on autopilot, and how to rewire them The hidden influence of environment and biology on financial and life decisions Breaking the “hustle first” mindset with practical daily...
info_outlineIn this episode of It's Never About Money, I welcome Peter Winneke, author of Give While You Live. With over 20 years of experience in strategic philanthropy, Peter has established more than 100 philanthropic family foundations and has served in leadership roles with several prominent foundations in Australia.
In our conversation we discuss the importance of impactful giving and the current state of the philanthropic sector in Australia. Peter offers insights on best practices to enhance charitable contributions, shares his journey into philanthropy, and the culture of family giving. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on generosity and legacy building!
GIVEAWAY:
We’re giving away 10 copies of Peter’s book, ‘Give While You Live’! The first 10 people to email joe@itsneveraboutmoney.com.au with a suggestion to retitle our Special Report (currently titled “Your Roadmap to Charitable Giving”) will receive a copy of this incredible book!
To join the waitlist for our special report for families: Your Roadmap for Charitable Giving - head to: https://itsneveraboutmoney.com.au/join-the-waitlist-charitable-giving/
FIND OUT MORE:
- Follow Give While You Live on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givewhileyoulive
- Connect with Give While You Life on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/give-while-you-live/
- Visit the Give While You Live website: http://www.givewhileyoulive.com.au/
ABOUT IT'S NEVER ABOUT MONEY:
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