Financial Abuse: Identifying Red Flags and Taking Action with Michael De Haan
Michael de Haan is a seasoned financial professional with more than 25 years in the industry. After a successful career as a financial planner, he transitioned into coaching and advocacy, bringing a unique blend of financial expertise and human-centred support. Today, Michael is a Certified Money Behaviour Coach and a trained Financial Abuse Specialist, dedicated […]
Kintsugi Heroes Multicultural Dinner- October 2025
A Celebration of Community Through Food and Culture 🍲🎶💛 What an incredible evening! The Multicultural Neighbourhood Dinner brought people from all walks of life together to celebrate what makes our community so beautifully diverse. Guests enjoyed delicious dishes from across the globe — each one telling its own story — and shared traditions, laughter, and […]
Using sport, meditation & community to move from trauma to joy with Greg Boerma • Connecting Seniors
Greg grew up in a family of six, surrounded by love and support. This big family environment shaped his inclusive and communal mindset. Successful in various sports, including swimming and basketball, Greg achieved an elite level. His curiosity drove him to explore multiple sporting disciplines. Greg’s career began in education, progressed into architecture, and eventually […]
A Cultural Psychology Conversation with Deborah Ko
In this episode, host Emma Bellamy-Dodd sits down with cultural psychologist Deborah Ko for an eye-opening conversation on identity, belonging, and adaptation across cultures. Deborah shares her personal experiences growing up at the intersection of American and Hong Kong backgrounds, and reveals how cultural psychology became a lens for understanding her multiple selves. The discussion […]
Creating a holistic healing sanctuary for people who’ve experienced trauma with Sharna Teresa Bowers
Sharna is the Founder of Kindred Spirits a not-for-profit organisation with the vision to create a holistic healing sanctuary for children who’ve experienced trauma. As a transformation coach she helps people overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and people-pleasing through her signature Reclamation process, holistically reclaiming the mind, body, emotions and spirit. As a child, she was sexually […]
Why every dog deserves to be loved with Lya Battle • Animals & Us E19
Lya Battle Bonilla is the Founder of Territorio de Zaguates, a sanctuary in Costa Rica with over 15 years of experience. More than 1,800 rescued dogs now live in freedom, safety, and love. What started as a small rescue effort from her own home slowly grew into a lifelong mission, to give every dog, no […]
From Shame to Strength: Owning Your Migrant Story with Fabiola Campbell
In this conversation, host Emma Bellamy-Dodd speaks with Fabiola Campbell, founder and CEO of Professional Migrant Women and author of the upcoming book “Own it”. Fabiola shares her deeply personal migration story – born in Australia but raised in Venezuela, Fabiola returned as an adult expecting to feel at home, only to confront the reality […]
A life of resilience, rhythm and recovery with Bob Eden • Connecting Seniors
Born in the UK in 1952, Bob’s early life was tough. He was premature, had a volatile relationship with his mother and was often bullied at school, he shares these formative experiences. He began as an engineering apprentice but found his true calling in music. Bob played music on boats during pub nights, entertaining the […]
Vets Beyond Borders: global care for animals with Dr Ian Douglas • Animals & Us E18
In this episode of Animals and Us, we meet Dr Ian Douglas, a pioneering veterinarian whose career spans five decades, continents, and countless animal lives improved through his dedication to welfare and education. From his beginnings in Scotland to his long-standing leadership with Vets Beyond Borders, Ian’s work has shaped international animal health programs across […]
From conflict to embracing change and freedom with Steve Khouw • Connecting Seniors
Steve is an Australia based immigrant who left Indonesia as a child due to risks of persecution. He is an engineer, business leader, single-dad, passionate conservationist and environmental advocate, lover of music of various genre, arts & culture, avid global backpack adventurer off the beaten-tracks. He is an Australian Survivor, social justice activist and prolific […]