The Wellness Puzzle Podcast

What could become possible if you learned to be your own best coach?

In this episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with my great friend and netball royalty, Lisa Alexander, about the power of backing yourself and taking responsibility for your own growth.

As head coach of the Australian Diamonds from 2011 to 2020, Lisa led the national team through an extraordinary era, including gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and victory at the 2015 Netball World Cup. Across 102 Test matches, she became the most capped Diamonds head coach in history.

Renowned for her strategic...

What if tapping into your genius begins with following your curiosity, challenging your assumptions, and giving yourself permission to learn?

In this episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Dr. Sheldon Greaves, author of The Guerrilla Scholar’s Handbook, for an inspiring conversation about the possibilities of a curious mind.

Sheldon earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley while living and working in Silicon Valley during the dot.com boom. Pursuing his doctorate on a shoestring, while exploring interests beyond his formal studies, helped him develop a different approach to...

What does it mean to live well through every stage of life? And how can we continue to find connection, purpose, and meaning as our lives change?

In this episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, a board-certified geriatrician, lifestyle medicine physician, author, and founder of GeriAcademy. Having spent her career caring for people as they age, Golnosh brings a deeply human perspective to illness, recovery, uncertainty, and the end of life.

Her patients have taught her about quiet resilience, the changing nature of identity, and the meaning found in...

In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Chand — Leadership & Resilience coach and founder of Ignite Momentum — to talk about what it really takes to show up for the moments that matter most in life.

Nearly a decade ago, the loss of his father changed the course of Matt's life. That experience pushed him to learn, firsthand, the skills needed to protect and strengthen both his mental and physical wellbeing. Since then, he's turned that hard-won knowledge into programs that have reached thousands of people — covering wellbeing, resilience, leadership, communication, psychological safety and mental health.

We tal...

What if joy isn’t something we have to achieve, but something we can learn to notice?

In this episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Ulrika Torquato, creator of Joyering®, a simple app and practice that helps people recognise moments of joy already present in everyday life.

With a background in medicine, opera and the arts, Ulrika spent years pursuing achievements she thought would bring her validation and happiness. Instead, she found herself feeling lost. Then, during a walk, she began to notice the joy around her. That moment changed the way she...

In this episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Campbell about creating sustainable self-care without burnout, guilt, or the pressure to be perfect.

Dr. Campbell explains why motivation often fades, why so many people struggle to remain consistent, and how simple structure can help us improve our mental and physical wellbeing. He is the co-creator of Our Primal 5, a practical framework centred on five foundational areas of health: sleep, sunlight, movement, social connection, and consumption.

We also explore the power of harnessing our emotions rather than allowing them to...

What if some of the marriage advice we have accepted as truth is actually creating distance, resentment and disconnection?

In this episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with relationship coach, author and podcast host Monica Tanner about the common advice that can quietly undermine even the strongest relationships.

Monica is certified in Relational Life Therapy and is passionate about helping couples communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, deepen their connection and strengthen their commitment. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and help couples experience greater satisfaction and joy in their marriages.

What happens when the betrayal that nearly destroys you becomes the catalyst for rebuilding your life and protecting others?

In this powerful episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Tampa-based entrepreneur Justin Smith, founder of Cray—the innovative dating safety app born from his own devastating experience.

After being blindsided by a partner of eight years, Justin found himself facing heartbreak, betrayal and the painful task of rebuilding his life. But he made a courageous decision: this would not be the end of his story.

Over the next 18 months, Justin began th...

In this inspiring episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with author, speaker and coach Cherry Ward, whose work brings together timeless Japanese wisdom and modern leadership practices.

Cherry’s journey began far from a coaching room. She was just eight years old when her family fled Burma during the 1988 pro-democracy uprising. Overnight, the map they had lived by was no longer relevant. Everything familiar fell away, and Cherry learned what it takes to find your footing, adapt and navigate through uncertainty.

That experience helped shape the course of her life and work.

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What enables someone to survive the unimaginable—and emerge not only alive, but psychologically strong?

In this extraordinary episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Derrick McManus, a former South Australian Police officer who served in the elite Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR) Group. Trained as a sniper and diver, Derrick also received specialist counterterrorism training from the military’s elite Special Air Service Regiment (SAS).

While attempting to arrest a high-risk offender, Derrick’s life changed in less than five seconds. The offender fired 18 shots, striking Derrick 14 times. Critically wounded, Derrick lay bleedi...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Sheryl Hauk—author, retired music educator, survivor advocate, and an inspiring example of courage and resilience.

Sheryl is the author of Piece by Piece: A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Creativity. Her book explores what it means to break the silence, reclaim your voice, and rebuild your life after childhood trauma.

With remarkable honesty, dark humour, and deep compassion, Sheryl shares her journey of healing and the important roles that storytelling, music, and creativity have played in he...

What if changing the world could begin with something as simple as a smile, a hug, a heartfelt conversation—or a pair of pink socks?

In this uplifting episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with author, entrepreneur and professional smile maker Nick Adkins, the inspiring force behind the global Pink Socks movement.

What began in healthcare has grown into a worldwide community of more than 300,000 happy, smiley people, united by a desire to change the world from the ground up through heart speak, human connection, hugs and gifting.

Nick and his te...

What happens when you’ve spent decades being dependable, capable, and strong for everyone else—but somewhere along the way, you’ve lost sight of yourself?

In this powerful episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I speak with Kristen Crabtree, author of Be the You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been and creator of Paramour Paradox, a self-recovery ecosystem born not from theory, but from lived experience.

For 52 years, Kristen describes herself as forgetting who she truly was—including 22 years in a psychologically abusive marriage. Eventually, she began the courageous process of rebuilding h...

What if the gifts you have been given aren’t just for your own success, but are meant to be used to make a difference in the lives of others?

In this inspiring and entertaining episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I’m joined by Ben Price, one of Australia’s leading comedians and impersonators, whose incredible repertoire includes more than 200 voices.

From Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump and Owen Wilson to Homer Simpson and Dr Phil, Ben’s extraordinary impressions, quick wit and infectious personality have made him a sought-after performer at corporate events around the worl...

What if the key to a longer, healthier life isn't waiting until something goes wrong—but learning to detect the subtle drift before illness ever takes hold?

In this fascinating episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, Andrew Jobling is joined by Dr. Yi "Sherry" Zhang—scientist, entrepreneur, innovator, and author of The Founder Effect. From her beginnings in China to becoming a pioneering leader in biotechnology and artificial intelligence in the United States, Sherry's journey is one of courage, vision, and relentless curiosity.

As the founder of GenoPalate, she helped more than 170,000 people personalise their nutr...

What if the greatest success strategy isn't about working harder, but becoming the person you're capable of being?

In this compelling episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, Andrew Jobling sits down with entrepreneur, technology CEO, real estate investor, bestselling author, and devoted father Ed McCarthy to explore the life-changing lessons that emerged from a near-death experience in the Colorado Rockies.

Facing mortality gave Ed absolute clarity about what truly mattered. It inspired a promise to leave behind more than wealth—it inspired him to pass on the wisdom, principles, and life lessons that would help hi...

What if better mental health wasn't just about changing your thoughts—but about bringing your entire mind, body, and spirit back into balance?

In this fascinating and thought-provoking episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, Andrew Jobling is joined by integrative mental health expert Dr Cristine Hull, whose unique approach blends psychology, natural medicine, neuroscience, energy healing, and spirituality to help people create lasting emotional wellbeing.

Drawing on decades of experience and her Doctorate in Natural Medicine from Quantum University, Cristine shares a fresh perspective on mental health that challenges conventional thinking. Rather than viewing emotional st...

What happens after betrayal? Can trust ever be rebuilt? Is forgiveness possible? And where does grace fit into one of life's most painful experiences?

In this deeply honest and compassionate episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I sit down with Tim Tedder, an affair recovery coach and counsellor who has spent more than two decades helping individuals and couples navigate the devastating impact of infidelity.

What makes Tim's work so powerful is that it comes from lived experience. After facing the consequences of his own unfaithfulness, Tim embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery, healing...

What if the greatest magic you'll ever discover isn't outside of you... but already within you?

In this inspiring episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, Andrew Jobling sits down with author, entrepreneur and eternal optimist Terry Bean to explore the extraordinary power of perspective, imagination, and choosing joy.

From playing Mother Nature in a fourth-grade school play—walking on stage in darkness and leaving transformed in a beautiful gown and rose-coloured glasses—to navigating the highs and lows of business, Terry has always believed that life holds a little magic for those willing to see it.<...

What if joy isn't something you have to chase... but something you simply need to come home to?

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with speaker, author and purpose-driven coach Larry Kesslin, whose remarkable journey has taken him from entrepreneurial success to discovering a far deeper definition of what it means to truly live.

Larry is the proud father of two incredible young adults and the author of four books, including his latest, The Joy Molecule. In it, he shares eight powerful stories of extraordinary people who helped him uncover five life-changing lessons about...

In this powerful episode, I’m honoured to welcome Inna Segal—pioneering intuitive healer, transformational teacher, and bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body.

For more than two decades, Inna has helped people explore the profound connection between their physical symptoms, emotional experiences, beliefs, and inner world. Her work invites us to listen differently to the body—not as something working against us, but as a wise messenger offering insight, guidance, and an opportunity for healing.

Through her intuitive teachings and practical tools, Inna empowers people to reconnect with their own inner guidance and cr...

What if happiness wasn't something you had to chase, but something you could create?

In this inspiring and deeply insightful conversation, I sit down with Anil Gupta, internationally renowned speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and relationship expert known worldwide as "The Love Doctor."

Anil's journey is one of extraordinary transformation. After experiencing financial devastation and reaching the point of contemplating suicide in 2008, he made a life-changing decision that led him to uncover what he now calls the Happiness Formula—a practical framework that has helped thousands of people create greater fulfillment, stronger relationships, and lasting happiness.

What if the most important lesson you could ever learn is this: you are already worthy?

In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode, I speak with author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and Reiki Master/Teacher, Kate Heartsong, about healing, self-worth, and the journey from pain to purpose.

Kate’s wisdom comes not only from years of personal growth and spiritual practice, but also from overcoming childhood trauma and learning to reconnect with her own inner truth. Through meditation, deep reflection, and an extraordinary gift for receiving uplifting guidance, she has transformed adversity into a mission to he...

What does it take to unlock your next level — physically, mentally, and professionally?

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Day, a two-time national champion, former All-American linebacker, high-performance coach, and founder of the NeuroFlow Method. Brandon knows what it means to perform at an elite level. He’s graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, pushed his body to its limits, and spent years chasing excellence on the field.

But behind the accolades was another battle — chronic pain, mental fatigue, and the relentless pressure that often comes with high performance.

Rather than lettin...

What happens when the person everyone depends on finally decides to choose herself?

In this deeply inspiring, empowering, and entertaining episode, I speak with first-born daughter disruptor and transformational coach, Adaku Mbagwu, about healing, identity, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.

Born in Nigeria and now based in Tulum, Adaku is not just a coach—she’s a movement. After building a 7-figure recruitment business, battling depression, and surviving a suicide attempt, she found herself at a crossroads. What followed was a profound journey of inner healing that transformed every aspect of her...

What if the hardest moments of your life became the very foundation for your greatest growth?

In this deeply inspiring episode, I speak with physician, psychiatrist, researcher, and author Oluwole Babatunde, about resilience, reinvention, and the remarkable power of adapting through adversity.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Wole’s life changed forever after losing both of his parents at a young age—his mother when he was just seven years old, and his father at thirteen. Faced with grief, uncertainty, and immense challenges, he could have easily lost hope. Instead, those experiences sparked a profound sens...

What if anger isn’t the problem?

For years, Davina Hehn tried to manage, suppress, and avoid anger—until she realised something profound: anger itself wasn’t the issue. The real problem was what happened when emotions were ignored, buried, or misunderstood.

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, I speak with mental health coach, anger and conflict specialist, and podcast host, Davina Hehn about what it means to stop apologising for our emotions and start understanding them instead.

With more than 15 years of experience in forensic and counselling psychology, Davina has worked with p...

What if changing the world started with changing just one life?

In this inspiring episode, I speak with entertainer, author, philanthropist, and charity founder Peter Nicholls, a man whose extraordinary journey has taken him from jeweller, to entertainer, to finance broker—and ultimately to becoming a force for compassion and hope across some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Peter shares the powerful moment that changed everything.

In 1997, while witnessing the devastation caused by a tsunami in Papua New Guinea, he stood on top of mountains of rubble, overwhelmed by the destruction and...

What if the life you dream about is waiting just beyond your comfort zone?

In this inspiring and adventure-filled episode, I speak with writer, world traveler, fashion enthusiast, and host of her own travel and lifestyle web series, Kerry Damiano — better known as Ms. World Traveler. Having visited more than 130 countries and all 50 states of the USA, Kerry has dedicated her life to embracing adventure, glamour, personal growth, and purpose.

Kerry shares how her decades-long involvement in the pageant world shaped her confidence, creativity, and passion for helping others shine. From coaching young women in fa...

In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I speak with the incredible couple, Sheree and Justine Elliott, whose lives have been transformed through faith, community, forgiveness, and a commitment to helping others.

Both Sheree and Justin know hardship intimately. Sheree experienced homelessness, while Justin’s journey included neglect, anger, drug addiction, and prison time. Yet despite the pain and adversity they faced, they found a new path forward — one grounded in faith, family, and purpose.

Today, they dedicate their lives to supporting Melbourne’s disadvantaged and homeless communities. As founders of the YouTube channel The Short...

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, I sit down with Kelsey L. Green—digital minimalist, strategist, speaker, and community builder—to explore what it really means to curate your space in a world full of noise, distraction, and disconnection.

Kelsey’s story is one of resilience and conscious reinvention. Growing up in a traumatic environment surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and abuse, she learned early how to hide, distract, and escape just to feel safe. But through that adversity came a profound realisation: while we can’t always control our circumstances, we can take ownership of how we shape...

What does it really take to thrive—not just survive—into your 80s and beyond? In this energising and eye-opening episode, I sit down with health and nutrition life coach, author, and longevity advocate Michael J. Dorfman, who is living proof that vibrant aging is not only possible, but achievable.

At 84, Michael embodies the very principles he teaches. With nearly five decades of commitment to health, including a shift to vegetarianism in 1976 and a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle since 2008, he shares the habits, mindset, and science-backed strategies that support a long, energised, and purpose-filled life.

We expl...

What if the breakthrough you’ve been chasing doesn’t come from striving—but from surrender?

In this deeply moving and faith-filled conversation, I sit down with Dr. Laurette Willis—cognitive-behavioral therapist, international speaker, and founder of multiple global ministries—to explore the life-changing power of surrendering fully to God.

From childhood emotional eating to addiction, New Age spirituality, and profound personal loss, Laurette’s story is one of radical transformation. Today, she equips women around the world to renew their minds, retrain their brains, and step into lasting freedom—using a powerful blend of Scripture and...

What if the life you’re living right now isn’t a reflection of your limits—but a reflection of what you believe is possible?

In this powerful and deeply practical episode, I sit down with Stanley Bronstein—attorney, CPA, life coach, and author—whose life transformation challenges everything we think we know about change. Once weighing 367 pounds, Stanley didn’t turn to surgery or medication. Instead, he rebuilt his life from the inside out through simple, sustainable habits—and lost over 220 pounds, keeping it off for nearly 17 years.

But this conversation goes far beyond weight loss. I...

In this deeply moving and powerful episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and workplace safety advocate, Jacci Quinlivan, for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends.

At just 32 years old, Jacci’s life changed forever when she lost her husband Lyndon—her partner, best friend, and the father of their two young children—in a tragic workplace incident that was entirely preventable. In an instant, she was thrust into a reality no one is ever prepared for: navigating grief, loss, and widowhood while raising a young family.

With remarkable courage and ho...

What if the path to healing wasn’t about controlling your emotions—but allowing them?

In this insightful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with author, speaker, and coach Manal El-Ramly, who brings a refreshing perspective on anxiety, emotional wellbeing, and personal transformation. With a unique blend of analytical thinking and grounded spiritual wisdom, Manal challenges the traditional idea of “managing” anxiety and instead invites us to transcend it.

At the heart of her work is her powerful 5-4-3-2-1 framework, designed to help individuals reconnect with their Four Bodies—Physical, Emotional, Mental, an...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Rob Rene—former elite athlete, near-death survivor, and now a leading voice in natural health and faith-based healing.

Rob’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. After a near-fatal accident changed the course of his life, he began searching for deeper answers—beyond conventional medicine. What he discovered reshaped not only his health, but his entire philosophy on healing, purpose, and faith.

Today, Rob is a keynote speaker, herbalist, molecular hydrogen researcher, and host of the “I Am Pain Free” podcast. Through his work, he’s helping pe...

What does it really mean to show up for yourself—especially when life looks successful on the outside, but feels misaligned within?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Valerie Pedigo, founder of Renewed Spirit Adventures, to explore the hidden reality of burnout among high-performing women. Valerie shares her personal journey from exhaustion and disconnection to renewal and purpose, and how that path led her to create transformational retreats and a global sisterhood dedicated to healing and reconnection.

This episode goes beyond surface-level self-care and dives into what true healing looks li...

What if the secret to lasting health, vitality, and independence wasn’t just about what you do—but why you do it?

In this episode, I sit down with highly respected wellness coach and fitness expert Carlos Reyes, a veteran of the health and fitness industry with over 30 years of experience. Certified by leading organisations including the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength & Conditioning Association, Carlos has dedicated his life to helping people not only improve their fitness—but transform their entire approach to aging and wellbeing.

Carlos shares how a challenging start...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with author, speaker, publisher, artist, and entrepreneur Justine Martin to explore the extraordinary story behind her new book, Moxie.

Justine’s life journey reads like a series of unimaginable challenges. From early childhood trauma and complex family dynamics to surviving sexual assault and domestic violence, she has faced adversity at levels most people could hardly comprehend. Her physical health has also been tested through chronic illness and multiple life-threatening diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, and an acquired brain injury.

Yet Justine’s story is n...