In this new episode, Tara Gretton and Vicky Essebag have the pleasure of interviewing Naomi Whitehead, a passionate and inspirational solution-focused leader. Naomi resides in Sheffield, England where she is a freelance solution-focused practitioner whose current portfolio includes managing her own coaching and training company, providing coaching services to the social justice feminist charity - Young Women’s Trust, guest lecturing at both Sheffield Universities, being a director at Solution Focused Trainers Community Interest Company and delivering coaching fundamentals and mentor coaching for Solutions Academy. In our conversation, Naomi sheds light on personal and professional experiences that have shaped her love for the solution-focused approach, and ways in which she builds relationship and community. Welcome Naomi!

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In this new episode, Naomi Whitehead - An experienced Solution-Focused Coach, Trainer and Leader, joins Tara Gretton in interviewing Vicky Essebag about her book - Relationspaces; A Solution-Focused Handbook for Parents. Enjoy this episode as these three wonderful women reflect on the intention behind creating effective and productive spaces in relationship.

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Tara and Vicky had the pleasure of interviewing Jacqui Storm. Jacqui shines a light on the vital relationship we have with our minds and bodies. She has been on a life journey for personal health and believes that all human beings have an inner healing intelligence. She helps people to access this through self-help and preventative therapy. Jacqui explores how the breath empowers and how it compliments solution-focused work. She sees a strong link between back pain, emotions and nutrition. Jacqui is an experienced chiropractor and acupuncturist, and a lecturer in both subjects. She studied at the Scandinavian college of chiropractors in Stockholm and the international Su Jok Acupuncture Association in Moscow. On her quest to discover healing opportunities that reveal mind and body connection, Jacqui also became a trained nutritionist, and yoga teacher. She has additional qualifications in Twist and Meridian therapies, reiki, reflexology and deep tissue massage. Recognizing that chronic back pain is always accompanied with emotional upset, Jacqui now combines spinal therapy with breath work. She is currently living in Bath, England, and practicing as the co-director of the AIR School of Breathwork.

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In this episode, Tara Gretton and Vicky Essebag have the pleasure of interviewing Gaia, a 21-year-old diversity activist based in Bristol, U.K., who works as an LGBTQ+ Team Coordinator for The Diversity Trust. Drawing on her own experience and expertise as a Trans Woman, she delivers LGBTQ+, and specifically Transgender Awareness training. She also leads the local LGBTQ+ groups Alphabets Youth and Alphabets Adults. Gaia was trained in the Solution Focused Approach by our very own Tara whilst attending Beechen Cliff School, where she discovered the power of Solution Focus in empowering marginalised communities, and in inspiring young people to grow into the best versions of themselves. Welcome Gaia!

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In this new episode, Tara and Vicky have the pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Albanese. Carolyn is an experienced educator, guidance counsellor and school administrator. She is a passionate mental health and wellbeing advocate, supporting women who have experienced mental health trauma and/or abuse and are looking to change their life path. She is a leader in equity, inclusion, wellbeing and human rights for all, as an Education Officer for the Ministry of Education of Ontario. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys playing the piano and drums, hiking and travelling with her family, and visiting family in Italy. Carolyn shares her personal story with us, providing insight into the silence that can exist in family relationships, to avoid dealing with and supporting mental health. She shares her journey of discovery and self-compassion. Stay tuned for the new year when Carolyn returns to discuss mental health stigma as it relates to equity and inclusion.

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In this episode, Tara and Vicky interview a special guest - Meg Durham, from the School of Wellbeing Podcast. Meg's podcast has gained much popularity and notoriety in the past couple of years. Meg is a teacher with experience in primary and secondary education across Australia, and a specialist in the field of wellbeing education. She is an instructional leader, public speaker, coach and mentor. Meg founded 'Open Mind Education' in 2013 with a vision to share meaningful wellbeing education with staff, parents and broader school communities. In this episode, Meg talks about the importance of prioritizing one's own well being as an educational leader, to be more successful at addressing daily challenges and all relationships. Meg, it was a joy to have you on board! Thank you!

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In this episode Tara shares an incredible story that teaches a lesson about what lies under the surface in relationships. What can come of a bad situation when we address it with a shift in perspective? What can everyone involved learn from the experience, and what happens when young people are given a chance to be their best selves? Thank you Tara for sharing this amazing experience!

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You might have noticed that Tara and Vicky took a bit of a break since the last podcast! They were busy creating their new Relationspaces Power Bursts for you, where they respond to questions in short 5 minute bursts. Their conversations are based on quotes from the book - Relationspaces; A Solution-Focused Handbook for Parents. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/@Relationspaces, or https://www.youtube.com/@taragretton3700

In this next podcast episode, Tara and Vicky ask the question – How do we shift from information/advice-giving in our relationships, to a questioning stance? They discuss how to engage young people in meaningful conversations where they are motivated to actively participate, and where they have an opportunity for critical reflection and inquiry.

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