Stay In The Loop With Lucy

The show today is an up close and personal with study – the stress, the anxiety, the need – and perhaps most importantly the why. Do we have a reason for doing our study, is it ours and therefore has a purpose? If so, can we support ourselves to ensure we keep the study in balance with our other commitments in life thereby keeping perspective. Join Lucy as she shares some of the things she learnt the hard way!

What is it like being a Board Member in diverse industries? Is there a challenge with gender diversity and is there a big difference between for profit and not-for-profit boards? These are just a few of the questions covered in this interview with Teresa Dyson, an experienced Board Director, as she walks us through her life and decision making process inspiring others to hone the personal and professional skills to contribute in life.

Mandy Newman and Lydia Hamilton have put their hat firmly in the ring to raise the standard and quality of writing in our world. Listen to their focus of building confidence in children’s skills to value their voices and the magic that is just waiting to be expressed in written form.

Hold onto your hats because this is a corker! How much does fear influence our upbringing and the foundations of our decision making and relationships? We come to the conclusion...alot! What is so supportive about this program is how we can so easily support each other to recognise how this fear of standing out, of speaking up, of having a go, can rob us all of our valuable contribution to life and lead to anxiety and loneliness.

Do we consider the high stress jobs our fathers do? Perhaps we could consider farming as one of those high pressure jobs. This show introduces us to Chris Iffland who shares first hand what life is like as a 5th generation farmer. Also hear Neil McWhannell talk about the Rotary Club initiative to support the farmers, Hugh Burne our second farmer tell us about some of the infrastructure he has put in place that is supporting both his farm and his neighbours premises. Lastly United Tradies Chris Saville will be sharing his new project and helping our farmer Chris on the farm!

If the way we live contributes to our health, then that puts us firmly in the drivers seat to be able to contribute to our medicine as well. Eunice Minford shares with Lucy Dahill what an empowering marriage Esoteric and Conventional Medicine make and how it considers the doctor and the patient's health and wellbeing.

Katie Walls and Donna Gianniotis share with Lucy Dahill the details of their one day Breast Cancer Care Retreat through Esoteric Women's Health offering a fresh way to approach breast cancer care. We talk about sympathy, not avoiding conversations, who we ask for support and how to self-care...Is it time for a re-assessment of what we have taken as loving care?

How much are we really in charge of what we wear, what we buy and how we style? This interview with Jenny Hayes and Carmin Hall is so inspiring for creating space in our lives both emotionally and physically.

When chronic pain affects 1 in 5 adults according to Pain Australia and is the leading cause of absenteeism and early retirement, there is a conversation to be had about how we can bring a level of care to ourselves that supports the body to rebalance itself. In this interview Kate Greenaway and Jean Gamble offer practical tips and experienced insight.

Once and a while someone comes along who lives and breaths a dedication to making the world a more loving and caring place. Jo Karaolis shares the story of her life and how she found herself learning from her students so much along the way. This will inspire teachers, parents and anyone who would like to empower children to be the engaged, responsible and accountable adults they are all capable of being.

The worst drought in 100 years is happening now in NSW. 80% of our state is in drought and it is time we stood together to support. Just because we don't live in rural Australia it doesn't mean you can't do something to help. Firstly, take time to understand the problem and then consider what part you can play to support - it might be by considering where you shop, what conversations we should be having with your MP's or what other people in the field are already doing and perhaps donating resources or cash to their efforts.

It is time to talk about Toxic Masculinity and see how this issue is so much more than a gender issue. Joining Lucy Dahill in the studio are Robyn Jones, Tony Sambell and Stephen Gammack.

Have you considered that the extremes of clutter start with the small stuff? At what time do we consider the small stuff to be big enough to do something about? Join Jenny Hayes and Lucy Dahill talk about decluttering your home, your wardrobe even your life! Includes top tips on where, why and how to start.

Time for a practical look at stress, how we get there and how we can start to address the patterns of behaviour we have taken as normal so we don't end up stressed. No perfection but looking at a simple commitment to appreciate and look at the quality of what we do... building consistency in that appreciation.

Do we know what Unconditional Love is? Imagine if there was a way to love and be loved that was so simple and normal that it was actually harder work not to Love in that way. In a world where Connection and Love seem to be what we all want but what we don't seem to achieve check out the latest episode from Stay in the Loop with Lucy.

CEO Deb Sazdanoff and her Daughter Layla talk about what is unique about Studio Artes, about inclusion, respect and FUN! They have their big fundraised production Wild at Hornsby RSL Friday 22nd June.

Is there a level of abuse we take as normal that should not be taken as normal at all and if this is the case what impact does that have on other areas of life? Does it raise the bar for what we will complain about or challenge? This show is a call to action to take a look at what we have taken as normal and question if it is in fact normal.

Join Lucy Dahill and Jean Gamble as they discuss the often painful world of hurts in relationship breakdowns. This is a show that has practical tools which can be applied to any relationship in your life, whether it be with yourself, an intimate partner, work colleague or your children.

Parents play a vital role in safe party practices for teenagers growing up from offering a safe space for teenagers to learn how to party safely but also how to offer the boundaries that they may not feel strong enough to make for themselves. Tenee Arthur, Jessica Curran and Nathalia Bennet represented the Mount St Benedict College Future Problem Solving team join Lucy Dahill just before they head to Wisconsin in the USA for the International Conference.

Do you ever notice what kind of presents are given on mothers day? they are things that spoil, nurture, remind them of the gorgeous woman they are. Today's show on the importance of extending that for 365 days of the year so that one day is a celebration of how you live - as a woman first and foremost, embracing your expression as a mother as and when it is needed. My guests are Jenetta, Nicki Ferguson and Kate Arthur.