https://mylifemystory.me/
Do You Have A Story To Tell?Your story might be about a lifetime struggle or the exact opposite, a life abundantly gifted with love, luck and laughter…but whatever it is we’re certain it’s worth telling and you might be surprised how much we all have in common.

Bottom line…Everyone loves a good story.]]>enPersonal JournalsCopyright Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67dbe1f7c093386f04e585bcea4057db.jpghttps://mylifemystory.me/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:18:15 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+mystory@mylifemystory.meEveryone has a story to tell…good, bad, happy, sad…maybe all of those plus a whole stack of other emotions we get to feel while navigating our life and the people and circumstances in it which make it memorable. Do You Have A Story To Tell?Your story...
Do You Have A Story To Tell?Your story might be about a lifetime struggle or the exact opposite, a life abundantly gifted with love, luck and laughter…but whatever it is we’re certain it’s worth telling and you might be surprised how much we all have in common.

Bottom line…Everyone loves a good story.]]>falsede1ad0f9-c975-59d8-94f2-cd325452280eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secrets-of-the-bra-narrated-by-brian-pickering--45838709
Well, I want you (males in particular) to discover one of the secrets hidden behind the bra — literally.

A short 2min listen]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45838709Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:05:00 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+As a male I don’t usually need to wear a bra … although I confess I did once — just to see what it felt like, okay! So why then am I telling you about what is predominately a ‘female thing’? Well, I want you (males in particular) to discover one of...
Well, I want you (males in particular) to discover one of the secrets hidden behind the bra — literally.

A short 2min listen]]>136clothing,life,podcast,stories,story,storytelling,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-therapy-for-indigenous-kids-robyn-robinson--49973255
Robyn is a qualified teacher and Art Therapist and is no stranger to working with indigenous people. She also has a great website called Kajeet - www.kajeet.com.au - where you can find out more about Art Therapy and its healing qualities.

In this short podcast we managed to have a quick chat with Robyn to discover more about how they got on the road and WHY she is now off to Aurukun and what she'll be doing there with the local indigenous population - something she is very passionate about.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49973255Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:22:00 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+After finally selling their house in Bendigo VIC, Robyn & Pete Robinson hit the road running with their much loved pooch Paddy. Both do occasional work on the road to help the budget but recently Robyn was offered an opportunity in a very remote part...
Robyn is a qualified teacher and Art Therapist and is no stranger to working with indigenous people. She also has a great website called Kajeet - www.kajeet.com.au - where you can find out more about Art Therapy and its healing qualities.

In this short podcast we managed to have a quick chat with Robyn to discover more about how they got on the road and WHY she is now off to Aurukun and what she'll be doing there with the local indigenous population - something she is very passionate about.]]>518aboriginal,arakun,art,australia,indigenous,therapyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/about-the-1st-annual-hypodrive-masked-ball-with-sharon-bell--51412583
The 1st Annual ‘Five to Drive’ – Black Tie Masquerade Ball went off with a bang at the Maryborough Town Hall in SE Qld having been delayed a year due to COVID

The event was organised by Sharon Bell, the founder of Hypodrive who we first met last year. We caught up with her to get all the details on what happened at the Ball, the entertainment, the funds raised and the future.

Selfie '3-Some' photo: (c) Jocelyn Watts - www.JoceyWatts.com - aka Jocelyn Magazine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51412583Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:29:42 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Ever been to a Black-Tie Masquerade Ball? We can assure you it’s probably THE most fun way to raise funds to help keep people safer on our roads. The 1st Annual ‘Five to Drive’ – Black Tie Masquerade Ball went off with a bang at the Maryborough...
The 1st Annual ‘Five to Drive’ – Black Tie Masquerade Ball went off with a bang at the Maryborough Town Hall in SE Qld having been delayed a year due to COVID

The event was organised by Sharon Bell, the founder of Hypodrive who we first met last year. We caught up with her to get all the details on what happened at the Ball, the entertainment, the funds raised and the future.

Selfie '3-Some' photo: (c) Jocelyn Watts - www.JoceyWatts.com - aka Jocelyn Magazine]]>450ball,diabetes,drivers,education,hypodrive,masquerade,safetyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-many-stories-to-tell-travelling-australia-with-gai-weaber-buchal--51126477
But we reckon you might be surprised at some of Gai's family background which she reveals in this second chat we had with her as she re-visited us in Hervey Bay QLD on her way back south.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51126477Sat, 03 Sep 2022 04:35:29 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Having run away as a young teenager to join Ashton's Circus, Gai Weaber-Buchal has had a pretty interesting life with an even more interesting life in her 'semi-retirement' travelling around Australia with just her two dogs, Peppa and Suki. But we...
But we reckon you might be surprised at some of Gai's family background which she reveals in this second chat we had with her as she re-visited us in Hervey Bay QLD on her way back south.]]>627circus,motorhome,podcast,solo,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15yr-old-josh-is-passionate-about-carnivorous-plants--50957293
And we bet you too will probably find it hard to pronounce many of the plants he mentions in this short chat we had with him at the Cool Waters Holiday Park in Cairns FNQ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50957293Fri, 19 Aug 2022 04:09:17 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+At 15yrs of age most 'young male adults' are either itching to leave home, start work or buy a new X-box or equivalent. Not young Josh! He's passionate about & studying all kinds of things like spiders, tarantulas, scorpions & carnivorous plants! -...
And we bet you too will probably find it hard to pronounce many of the plants he mentions in this short chat we had with him at the Cool Waters Holiday Park in Cairns FNQ]]>219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/organic-food-i-love-it-wendy--50839589
Like ‘Wendy’ – who we met during our unexpected but most enjoyable stay hiding out from COVID in Toowoomba last year.

Brian was particularly impressed with Wendy’s purpose-built brand new mini-bus but the conversation soon turned to food – which he’s pretty interested in too!

But as it turns out this ‘foodie’s’ interest goes beyond what most people think about when it comes to food…]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50839589Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:04:11 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+We’re constantly amazed at the number of solo females travelling around Australia – most of them full-time. Like ‘Wendy’ – who we met during our unexpected but most enjoyable stay hiding out from COVID in Toowoomba last year. Brian was...
Like ‘Wendy’ – who we met during our unexpected but most enjoyable stay hiding out from COVID in Toowoomba last year.

Brian was particularly impressed with Wendy’s purpose-built brand new mini-bus but the conversation soon turned to food – which he’s pretty interested in too!

But as it turns out this ‘foodie’s’ interest goes beyond what most people think about when it comes to food…]]>347food,health,orgaic,podcast,story,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/river-2-reef-success-story-anthony-moff-moffatt--50832345
Not Anthony Moffat aka ‘Moff’ – he wanted to do his part to raise funds for brain cancer research by cycling from the southernmost point on the mainland all the way up the East Coast to the northernmost point at Cape Tribulation.

And…73 days later… after peddling over a hundred kilometres a day – he made it, along with his chief supporter – his wife Arlene who drove their caravan with his extra bikes and monitored his progress every scary step of the way!

The challenge completed… Moff and Arlene stopped over in Hervey Bay on their way home, giving Brian the opportunity to quiz Moff how he felt the ride went and to ask...what’s next?

Check out Moff's wife Arlene's story here:
https://mylifemystory.me/podcasts/wingman-better-warrior-woman-arlene-moffat]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50832345Sat, 06 Aug 2022 03:55:50 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Some people diagnosed with a health issue likely to shorten your life choose to just ‘give-in’ and wait for the inevitable. Not Anthony Moffat aka ‘Moff’ – he wanted to do his part to raise funds for brain cancer research by cycling from the...
Not Anthony Moffat aka ‘Moff’ – he wanted to do his part to raise funds for brain cancer research by cycling from the southernmost point on the mainland all the way up the East Coast to the northernmost point at Cape Tribulation.

And…73 days later… after peddling over a hundred kilometres a day – he made it, along with his chief supporter – his wife Arlene who drove their caravan with his extra bikes and monitored his progress every scary step of the way!

The challenge completed… Moff and Arlene stopped over in Hervey Bay on their way home, giving Brian the opportunity to quiz Moff how he felt the ride went and to ask...what’s next?

Check out Moff's wife Arlene's story here:
https://mylifemystory.me/podcasts/wingman-better-warrior-woman-arlene-moffat]]>611bicycle,cancer,fund-raising,moff,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wingman-even-better-warrior-woman-arlene-moffatt--50832344
And… he succeeded! Of course Moff couldn’t have completed this epic 4 thousand 8 hundred kilometre adventure without his most passionate supporter – his wife Arlene – Kaye caught up with her to hear her part in this incredible story…

Check out Arlene's hubby Moffs chat here!:
https://mylifemystory.me/podcasts/river-2-reef-success-story-with-anthony-moff-moffat]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50832344Sat, 06 Aug 2022 03:24:33 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+In case you missed it, we recently introduced you to Anthony Moffatt aka ‘Moff’ who was on a fund raising bike ride for brain cancer research, cycling all the way from Tidal River at the very bottom of the Australian mainland all the way up to Cape...
And… he succeeded! Of course Moff couldn’t have completed this epic 4 thousand 8 hundred kilometre adventure without his most passionate supporter – his wife Arlene – Kaye caught up with her to hear her part in this incredible story…

Check out Arlene's hubby Moffs chat here!:
https://mylifemystory.me/podcasts/river-2-reef-success-story-with-anthony-moff-moffat]]>686bicycle,cancer,donation,support,tumnour,wifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-like-my-own-company-narrated-by-brian-pickering--50664185
Personally I prefer smaller gatherings whether that;s family or friends or even meeting new people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50664185Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:11:29 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Most people enjoy the company of others. I do too as it happens but there is a 'limit' Personally I prefer smaller gatherings whether that;s family or friends or even meeting new people.
Personally I prefer smaller gatherings whether that;s family or friends or even meeting new people.]]>251alone,blog,hermit,narrated,podcasts,solofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goulburn-born-bred-why-would-i-leave-jacki-waugh--50590991
Born & Bred local Jacki Waugh explains why she thinks the town's so special.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50590991Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:24:39 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Goulburn in NSW was proclaimed as Australia's first inland city by Queen Victoria in 1863 and has over the years become one of the most popular regional locations that many people looking for a 'tree change' move to. Born & Bred local Jacki Waugh...
Born & Bred local Jacki Waugh explains why she thinks the town's so special.]]>258goulburn,lifestyle,podcast,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-vets-nurses-need-more-me-time-dr-anne-quain--50588847
So you might imagine being a vet or a vet nurse working with cute and cuddly animals all day is a lot of fun and really, really easy. Dr Anne Quain if it is really that easy being a vet or a vet nurse working with animals?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50588847Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:24:08 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Most people with so called nine to five jobs actually have it pretty good. Up at 6, 6:30am for a shower, have breakfast, hit the road around 7:30am and depending on traffic, trains or buses, they usually arrive at work around 8, 8.30, 9 o'clock. By 4...
So you might imagine being a vet or a vet nurse working with cute and cuddly animals all day is a lot of fun and really, really easy. Dr Anne Quain if it is really that easy being a vet or a vet nurse working with animals?]]>466animals,dogs,life,nurse,pets,podcast,story,vetsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/river-to-reef-by-pushbike-anthony-moff-moffatt--50454809
Would you draw up a bucket list of MUST-DO adventures to tick off?… OR would you embark on an ambitious attempt to cycle 4000kms up the coastline of Australia to raise much-needed research funds to help doctors find new treatments to improve brain cancer patient outcomes.

Melbourne mortgage broker Anthony Moffatt better known as ‘Moffo’ got that cancer diagnosis in 2020 – now after life-saving treatment he’s half-way through this mammoth ride, with the help of his wife Arlene, and looks set to smash his $25k target for the Alfred Foundation’s Brain Research program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50454809Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:40:39 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Imagine being told you’ve got an extremely rare type of Brain Cancer - Oligodendroglioma - which CAN be treated but not cured – with the average life expectancy from diagnosis to death – just ten years. Would you draw up a bucket list of MUST-DO...
Would you draw up a bucket list of MUST-DO adventures to tick off?… OR would you embark on an ambitious attempt to cycle 4000kms up the coastline of Australia to raise much-needed research funds to help doctors find new treatments to improve brain cancer patient outcomes.

Melbourne mortgage broker Anthony Moffatt better known as ‘Moffo’ got that cancer diagnosis in 2020 – now after life-saving treatment he’s half-way through this mammoth ride, with the help of his wife Arlene, and looks set to smash his $25k target for the Alfred Foundation’s Brain Research program.]]>456cancer,fundraising,hospital,podcast,pushbike,river2reeffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/potential-solutions-for-regional-health-care-lorraine-mcmurtrie--50246590
One of those just happens to be Lorraine McMurtrie - the mother of Mark McMurtrie who recently launched Community Flights in the Wide Bay QLD area helping transport patients requiring specialist medical care to Brisbane - normally a 7hr return journey by car.

As you will hear, Lorraine's story & background in nursing in a regional area just might have been a bit of inspiration for Community Flights.

Brian managed to catch Lorraine between her many projects as a volunteer ...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50246590Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:30:10 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Here at MyLife MyStory we've been lucky to have met and chatted with some pretty amazing people over the past 12 months or so. One of those just happens to be Lorraine McMurtrie - the mother of Mark McMurtrie who recently launched Community Flights...
One of those just happens to be Lorraine McMurtrie - the mother of Mark McMurtrie who recently launched Community Flights in the Wide Bay QLD area helping transport patients requiring specialist medical care to Brisbane - normally a 7hr return journey by car.

As you will hear, Lorraine's story & background in nursing in a regional area just might have been a bit of inspiration for Community Flights.

Brian managed to catch Lorraine between her many projects as a volunteer ...]]>683community,communityflights,healthcare,medical,podcast,specialistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-flights-officially-launched-mark-mcmurtrie--50120234
Brian caught up with Mark & Melissa to find out WHY this project is so important.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50120234Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:56:00 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Community Flights is the brainchild of River Heads (Hervey Bay QLD) Pharmacist Mark McMurtrie & his partner Melissa who has been integral from the beginning bringing her experience in the community sector with her time with the Hervey Bay...
Brian caught up with Mark & Melissa to find out WHY this project is so important.]]>567community,emergency,hospital,medical,podcast,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-a-real-superstar-narrated-by-brian-pickering--49901077
I’ve been pretty fortunate to have met and worked with some of the biggest ‘stars’ around, but the strongest memory I have of just about anyone I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting & working with was a man called Ron Stuart… who also went by the handle of VK2ASJ.

Image: (c) https://www.armag.vk6uu.id.au/2002-january-AR.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49901077Mon, 23 May 2022 04:45:21 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+I started working in radio on my 15th birthday, and over the years I’ve also worked in TV and music recording studios here, in the UK, Spain & USA. I’ve been pretty fortunate to have met and worked with some of the biggest ‘stars’ around, but the...
I’ve been pretty fortunate to have met and worked with some of the biggest ‘stars’ around, but the strongest memory I have of just about anyone I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting & working with was a man called Ron Stuart… who also went by the handle of VK2ASJ.

Image: (c) https://www.armag.vk6uu.id.au/2002-january-AR.html]]>333life,radio,superstarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-your-pet-love-your-vet-dr-nadine-hamilton--49406045
It happens in both human hospitals and even more frequently in veterinary hospitals where the cost of medical procedures doesn’t enjoy the same safety net that Medicare provides for human health care.

Now – there’s a new campaign to educate pet parents about what vets and vet nurses really have to endure on a daily basis which will hopefully help them think twice before criticising their pet’s care-providers.

WEBSITE:
http://www.loveyourpetloveyourvet.com.au]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49406045Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:18:24 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+When a member of your family is unwell – it’s not uncommon for the carer to feel overwhelmed by emotions when the doctor or nurse is talking about the health issue and explaining treatment options. It happens in both human hospitals and even more...
It happens in both human hospitals and even more frequently in veterinary hospitals where the cost of medical procedures doesn’t enjoy the same safety net that Medicare provides for human health care.

Now – there’s a new campaign to educate pet parents about what vets and vet nurses really have to endure on a daily basis which will hopefully help them think twice before criticising their pet’s care-providers.

WEBSITE:
http://www.loveyourpetloveyourvet.com.au]]>311animal,nurses,pets,suicide,vet,veterinariansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-about-community-flights-mark-mcmurtrie--49307081
But one very clever local pharmacist Mark McMurtrie - who also happens to be a pilot - has come up with a great new service called Community Flights. We managed to catch up with Mark at the local Daymans General Store for a quick bite to find out more....]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49307081Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:51:38 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Hervey Bay on QLD's Fraser Coast is hardly 'remote' but despite having some great medical facilities, getting specialist care usually means a trip to Brisbane, just over 3 and a half hours away by car. But one very clever local pharmacist Mark...
But one very clever local pharmacist Mark McMurtrie - who also happens to be a pilot - has come up with a great new service called Community Flights. We managed to catch up with Mark at the local Daymans General Store for a quick bite to find out more....]]>375doctor,flight,health,hospital,safety,specialistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-of-us-in-a-bus-narrated-by-ralph-benz--48958390
Ralph Benz and his wife Barbara used to actually run a caravan park but ultimately decided they'd rather be travelling having seen so many people do that and heard so many stories about 'life on the road'.

We caught up with them in Yass NSW @ the local Showground where we all stayed for a few days.

Ralph wrote and narrated this great poem which they've also made into a calendar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48958390Sat, 05 Mar 2022 04:54:11 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+The urge to travel and see this great land of ours also has side effects... Like being creative! Ralph Benz and his wife Barbara used to actually run a caravan park but ultimately decided they'd rather be travelling having seen so many people do...
Ralph Benz and his wife Barbara used to actually run a caravan park but ultimately decided they'd rather be travelling having seen so many people do that and heard so many stories about 'life on the road'.

We caught up with them in Yass NSW @ the local Showground where we all stayed for a few days.

Ralph wrote and narrated this great poem which they've also made into a calendar.]]>86bus,ditty,freedom,poem,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-started-miss-shelly-seashells-public-art-sessions-michelle-valdivia--48550472
Michelle explains how she got started & more in this short podcast. We also did a Podcast With Pictures with Shelly here: https://bit.ly/MissShellySeashells - with a link to her Facebook page there!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48550472Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:48:41 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Ever felt that 'creative urge' - especially when it comes to painting or drawing but thought... "must cost a lot to do that!!"?? Well Michelle Valdivia aka Miss Shelly Seashells who lives in Hervey Bay QLD, realised many people... young kids, disabled...
Michelle explains how she got started & more in this short podcast. We also did a Podcast With Pictures with Shelly here: https://bit.ly/MissShellySeashells - with a link to her Facebook page there!]]>441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/men-of-arrows-with-nadia-crighton--48435029
To buy this book, simply follow this link: https://amzn.to/3fUXxo8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48435029Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:54:03 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+'Men of Arrows' is a fantasy/fiction book written by first-time author but longtime journalist Nadia Crighton. Based on her own personal on-going drama in a relationship with 4 kids and uncertainties as to what lay ahead, Nadia describes how she rose...
To buy this book, simply follow this link: https://amzn.to/3fUXxo8]]>740author,blog,book,fantasy,fiction,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sip-paint-munch-over-brunch-shelly-seashells--48409147
It's just one of many events created by local artist Michelle Valdivia, aka Shelly Seashells.

Lots of fun and whether you've painted before or not, you might just be surprised at how talented we all are without ever knowing it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48409147Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:30:55 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Ever considered yourself an 'artist'?... Neither did we, until we went to a very relaxed late morning paint session in Hervey Bay QLD called 'Sip, Paint & Munch over brunch'! It's just one of many events created by local artist Michelle Valdivia,...
It's just one of many events created by local artist Michelle Valdivia, aka Shelly Seashells.

Lots of fun and whether you've painted before or not, you might just be surprised at how talented we all are without ever knowing it!]]>345art,creative,hervey,mylife,mystory,paint,seashells,shellyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-started-hypodrive-5-sharon-bell--47832110Transport Departments don’t keep official statistics – but it’s thought these ‘medical incidents’ number in the thousands annually which is why one woman who nearly died after being hit by someone feeling a ‘bit fuzzy’… is mounting a campaign to help drivers recognise when they’re a danger to others and how to keep themselves and the rest of us safe.

Brian spoke with Sharon Bell about her near death experience and why she started the Hypodrive road safety program.

WEBSITE: https://www.hypodrive.com.au/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47832110Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:53:22 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+On any given day of the week we often hear News reports that a road accident which caused serious injuries or even worse, deaths, was caused by a driver having a ‘medical incident’. Transport Departments don’t keep official statistics – but it’s...Transport Departments don’t keep official statistics – but it’s thought these ‘medical incidents’ number in the thousands annually which is why one woman who nearly died after being hit by someone feeling a ‘bit fuzzy’… is mounting a campaign to help drivers recognise when they’re a danger to others and how to keep themselves and the rest of us safe.

Brian spoke with Sharon Bell about her near death experience and why she started the Hypodrive road safety program.

WEBSITE: https://www.hypodrive.com.au/]]>457accident,diabetes,education,hypo,podcast,safety,teenagers,transportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-dogs-help-kids-to-read-cindy-mcgregor--47646971
Well there’s a great project that’s been underway for a few years now right across Australia called Story Dogs, where dogs are helping young kids learn to read more and read better.

Cindy McGregor from the Story Dogs Group in Melbourne explains how it all works…..]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47646971Thu, 25 Nov 2021 04:08:29 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+If you're old enough to remember the good old days of reading, writing and arithmetic, you're probably wondering what's happened in the past few decades, where we seem to have generations of young kids who aren't very good at or even interested in...
Well there’s a great project that’s been underway for a few years now right across Australia called Story Dogs, where dogs are helping young kids learn to read more and read better.

Cindy McGregor from the Story Dogs Group in Melbourne explains how it all works…..]]>497children,dogs,kids,learning,school,stories,techingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/krushology-interview-with-erik-bigalk-abc-wide-bay--47365072Founder Erik Bigalk chats with ABC Wide Bay about the reason for the event and how funds are raised for its chosen charity. For more details log into www.Krushology.com.au]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47365072Mon, 08 Nov 2021 01:15:44 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Krushology Matched Dating event launches in Hervey Bay on 11th November 2021. Founder Erik Bigalk chats with ABC Wide Bay about the reason for the event and how funds are raised for its chosen charity. For more details log into www.Krushology.com.auFounder Erik Bigalk chats with ABC Wide Bay about the reason for the event and how funds are raised for its chosen charity. For more details log into www.Krushology.com.au]]>239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-moved-to-king-island-lee-jarred-jeffries--46982895
While many of us have already started the 'big journey' around Australia whether for 6 weeks, 6 months or 6 years & more... some people have already made the move to downsize not only as far as house sizes (& mortgages) are concerned but as a way of making a complete lifestyle change.

And you don't have to be 60+ to do it either according to our longtime friends Lee & Jarred.

Both of them had successful careers in Sydney, a house full of pets which have moved with them to a rather unique and some might say 'remote' location here in Australia...

Lee & Jarred have in fact been quite pro-active in their new 'local community' as you will soon discover.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46982895Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:58:47 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Is this the 'ULTIMATE' sea/tree change? While many of us have already started the 'big journey' around Australia whether for 6 weeks, 6 months or 6 years & more... some people have already made the move to downsize not only as far as house sizes (&...
While many of us have already started the 'big journey' around Australia whether for 6 weeks, 6 months or 6 years & more... some people have already made the move to downsize not only as far as house sizes (& mortgages) are concerned but as a way of making a complete lifestyle change.

And you don't have to be 60+ to do it either according to our longtime friends Lee & Jarred.

Both of them had successful careers in Sydney, a house full of pets which have moved with them to a rather unique and some might say 'remote' location here in Australia...

Lee & Jarred have in fact been quite pro-active in their new 'local community' as you will soon discover.]]>637king-island,lifestyle,mylife,mystory,podcast,sea-change,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-in-another-land-narrated-by-brian-pickering--45839223
So have you ever wondered what it’s really like living in someone else’s country rather than just being ‘a tourist’? Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have lived and worked in Papua New Guinea (including several remote villages), the USA, UK & Spain (twice!)…

And those experiences have in many ways revealed what it’s like to be a ‘stranger in another land’.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45839223Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:21:03 +0000Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+Imagine saying to your new boss in a new country… ‘Come downstairs with me - I am horny’!!!.. Yep. That’s what happened to me in Spain. More about that ‘priceless moment’ soon. So have you ever wondered what it’s really like living in someone else’s...
So have you ever wondered what it’s really like living in someone else’s country rather than just being ‘a tourist’? Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have lived and worked in Papua New Guinea (including several remote villages), the USA, UK & Spain (twice!)…

And those experiences have in many ways revealed what it’s like to be a ‘stranger in another land’.]]>312foreigner,podcast,stories,storytelling,travelfalsefull