Do you ever struggle expressing yourself? What about understanding yourself and all the strange little things you do? In either case, Professor Jen Martin is someone you need to hear from. She's a science communicator - someone extremely skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to explaining big ideas in ways that are easy to understand - which is something she's done expertly in her latest book "Why Am I Like This? The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts and Habits". Hear more from Professor Martin here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This might just be a conversation on ANZAC day like you've never heard before. Drawing on his own military life and the lessons it gave him, along with his continuing work with veterans, Heston shows how ANZAC day connects us all to purpose, values and tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If someone you knew was developing some problematic thinking around their body, or food, or exercise, could you tell? What about if YOU were, even?  Danni Rowlands, head of prevention from the Butterfly Foundation is here to share with us how the reality of body image issues and disordered eating might be different to the stereotypes you have in mind - and understanding that might be key to truly maintaining good physical and mental health.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is one mother of a parenting conversation with Maggie Dent - one of the most prolific and passionate parenting educators there is. By the end, you'll know the power of attunement and attachment, how you can reframe even the toughest parenting moments to become a source of joy and, thanks to neuroscience, never look at a supermarket meltdown the same way again. It's mind-blowing info for parents, soon to be parents or just anyone who loves to better know how we tick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke McLeod wants you to love meditating as much as he does. He genuinely thinks it can improve every single aspect of your life. In this podcast, Luke tells us all about the benefits he's seen mindfulness bestow, practices for both doubtful beginners and those with a bit of experience, the three different types of meditations he teaches, and how his own path to become a meditation guide started with a simple bit of serendipity around his own name... Find more about Luke here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock currently holds the world record for the fastest paddle of a surf ski around the Australian coastline - 12,700km in just under 9 months straight - being pursued all the while by sharks, crocodiles and all kinds inclement weather conditions. In the process she raised $65,000 for the mental health charity Gotcha 4 Life, which she continues to advocate for today.But while her years of training and thorough preparation certainly helped Bonnie achieve this feat, the real X-factor was something else, something shared with her crew... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Manser can tell you a lot about what goes on in prison. As a convicted bank robber, he spent 23 years in and out of various institutions in Australia, dealing with bullying guards, inmate politics and sexual assault. But he can also tell you even more about what happens afterward: about the importance of finding purpose and gratitude, of seeing the good in others and in what rehabilitation really means. And it's all a must-hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Simone is a national icon and treasure, the queen of Geelong and obviously, she slays. In this episode Art talks about her journey to drag, her thoughts on political challenges both at home and abroad, and the importance of community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the third and final part of our focus on addiction and for this episode we are turning to the research, brought to us by one of Australia's foremost experts in addiction, drug treatment and mental health - Professor Dan Lubman. Professor Lubman answers the big and pressing questions: what is addiction, why do we end up with addiction issues, who is more vulnerable, what can we do to help, and importantly, why the way we should think about addiction has a lot to do with the way we currently think about mental health in general... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second of our three part series of episodes focusing on addiction. Jon Owen, pastor of Sydney's Wayside Chapel, has spent his whole opening doors and hearts to those most in need - particularly those in the grips of homelessness and substance issues.It's a mission fueled by near unending passion and guided by simple yet powerful philosophies: love over hate, no 'us and them' and that no one is a problem to be solved.Hear the insights he has gained about community, addiction, the real ways to help others and how to keep your own cup full while you do it.Find more from Jon Owen at @waysidepastor and at the Wayside Chapel WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.