What if understanding the intricate relationship between mental and physical health could be the key to holistic well-being? Join us at My Warm Table as we chat with Nicola Cooper, a highly experienced mental health nurse and therapist with a rich background in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) from the UK. Nicola shares her compelling journey and deep insights into the complexities of mental health, focusing on pressing issues like eating disorders, emotional regulation, and the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Through Nicola's expert lens, we explore how integrating holistic care can transform lives and foster genuine healing.

In our warm table conversation, Nicola delves into strategies for managing digital consumption, particularly concerning harmful online content related to eating disorders; and she brings to light the critical need for trauma-informed care. We also explore the nuanced balance between medication, therapy, and personalized treatment plans with Nicola.

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Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Witness the strength of the human spirit through Olga Hurina's eyes, a Ukrainian humanitarian entrant whose life took a dramatic turn when war forced her from her homeland to the unfamiliar shores of Perth, Australia. Leaving behind her husband and a career in public service, Olga's story is one of resilience and hope. Amidst the backdrop of the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, she shares her emotional journey, the challenges of adapting to a whole new world, and how she's now contributing to her new community while reaching back to aid those in Ukraine.

Our conversation with Olga culminates in a broader discussion about displacement and the strength required to rebuild a life from the ground up. We hear about the impact of war on infrastructure and the daily struggle for normalcy, while celebrating the remarkable strides Olga has made towards establishing her independence in Australia.

Her tale is a profound reminder of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, paying tribute to the resilience of displaced individuals globally and the unquenchable human spirit to chart a course toward a more hopeful tomorrow.

Links:
Echoes of Ukraine
Photovoice project: Fleeing the War across Oceans
Assets - organisation to support refugee survivors
Dress for Success WA
Movie: 20 Days in Mariupol

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Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Imagine being captivated by a voice that weaves humor and vulnerability into a tapestry of tales, drawing you into the very heart of storytelling. That's precisely what Andrea Gibbs, a storyteller extraordinaire, does as our guest. As she unravels the intricacies of performance, from the raw exposure of acting to the subtle rhythms of narrative comedy, we explore how each story, whether whispered in a theatre or laughed over at a comedy club, forges connections that ripple through our lives.

Andrea takes us into her world where humor and hardship dance in the delicate balance of storytelling. Through tales of personal challenges and career highs, such as captivating audiences alongside Cate Blanchett, she reveals the resilience it takes to not only succeed but also to genuinely impact others. The art of crafting stories, Andrea shows us, lies not in grandeur but in the authenticity and relatable moments that resonate on a universal frequency.

In the ever-unpredictable arena of the arts, Andrea Gibbs stands as a beacon of hope and adaptability. From the profound connection made with a delivery guy in a Love Actually styled encounter, to hosting WA's most authentic and unique storytelling event, Barefaced Stories, Andrea's narratives are a testament to the transformational power of storytelling. Join us around the warm table, and let Andrea's journey of creativity, change, and the pursuit of passion inspire you to see the extraordinary in the everyday and the strength in sharing your own story.

Links:
Andrea Gibbs
Barefaced Stories
Think Back Stack
Andrea's TedX Talk

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Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria Park
Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
... and all our generous and inspiring guests around the warm table this season!

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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a spark of inspiration into a beacon of hope for others? Desley Delic and Megan Hancock sit at my warm table, sharing the heartfelt origin of Lightbulb Skills, a testament to their determination to help individuals with additional needs learn life and independence skills. Their stories, steeped in personal family experiences, will touch you as they discuss the transformation of challenges into opportunities for growth and social connection within their workshops.

As we gather around, you will feel the genuine passion Desley and Megan have for their transition from their careers in education and human resources into the empowering realm of Lightbulb Skills. Their anecdotes are rich with victories—imagine the pride in achieving independent living for the first time. This episode is not just about the skills; it's a celebration of each participant's personal triumph and the fulfilment that comes from witnessing such empowerment.

Links:
Lightbulb Skills
Book quote, Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett

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Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria Park
Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Today we are talking about our seniors, our young people, intergenerational relationships, the old-school village approach to looking after each other in communities, and how we can find hope in loneliness.

Yes we’re asking lots of big questions!

These big human challenges, are deeply embedded with the whole range of emotions from love and joy to pain and suffering.

There is no-one better to dive deep into this discussion with than Dan Minchin. I know that Dan will instil hope around the warm table with a fresh approach about what we can do to reset how we look after each other in the future.

Dan is the CEO of Chorus, which is a for purpose organisation showing up for thousands of Western Australians bringing support, connection and compassion so that communities can thrive. Chorus provides services in the aged care, disability and mental health sectors.

Join us around the warm table!

Find out more about Chorus: https://chorus.org.au/

Warm thanks to:
Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria Park
Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
... and all our generous and inspiring guests around the warm table this season!

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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Lisa Holland is a truly remarkable woman. She embodies the words hope and inspiration equally as much as she personifies strength and resilience.

During our warm table conversation Lisa shares her fight with two different types of breast cancer and also thyroid cancer and how she has been both a victim and a hero of her own story and has survived to become wiser, more generous, and inspired to leave a legacy.

Lisa is a non fiction author, publisher, truth teller, lover of life and experiences. She thrives in complexity, she pushes the status quo and embraces change and new thinking. She is truly remarkable!

I hope you'll join us around the warm table...

Warm thanks to:
Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria Park
Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
... and all our generous and inspiring guests around the warm table this season!

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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Welcome to Season 3 of My Warm Table.

I’m so delighted that you’ve joined us again for more smart conversations with heart around a warm table of acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

This Season, which is our third, we are focussing on HOPE.

The world is a crazy place right now, and I believe we all need to channel the power of hope into our days.

What is hope?

What does it mean for you?

Does it drive people differently? And what situations and life challenges have people found themselves in that they drew on hope, among many other emotions and motivators.

We’ll be exploring all this around the warm table in Season 3.

I hope you will join us around the warm table.

Warm thanks to:
Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria Park
Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
... and all our generous and inspiring guests around the warm table this season!

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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!

Thanks for listening to Season 2 of My Warm Table Podcast.

In this episode, Sonia wraps up the season with highlights of the previous episodes.

Thanks to all of our wonderful, generous guests and to you our listeners for supporting a warm table of curious conversations, acceptance and spreading positivity in our communities.

Warm thanks to:
Sponsor: Females Over Forty-five Fitness in Victoria Park
Sound Engineering: Damon Sutton
Music: William A Spence
... and all our generous and inspiring guests around the warm table this season!

Support the Show.

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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!