Crack that Coconut

By Juliet Kirby

Cracking the mental health stigma, one story at a time. As someone who lived with an eating disorder & anxiety, I learnt the importance of talking about our mental health to get the support we need. Join me as I interview guests who open up and share their mental health journeys.

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BONUS: Startups & Burnout with Juliet Kirby

Crack that CoconutJul 18, 2022

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BONUS: Startups & Burnout with Juliet Kirby

Join me for this special episode where the tables are turned and I take the interviewee seat to have #awinewith Danielle Lewis for her SPARK Founders Program TV series! 🥂

In this episode we talk about:

The roads that led me to starting Crack that Coconut
Founder burnout & how to avoid it
What it's like juggling full time work with my side gig

A big thank you to Danielle for having me on the show & for all the amazing work she has done with the SPARK Founders Program! For any female, regional & underrepresented founders looking to level up their sales & marketing - I highly recommend the program.

Check out their resources here:

To support Crack that Coconut, please subscribe & leave a review (on Apple or Spotify Podcasts). If you are interested in opening up more meaningful conversations with friends - check out our conversational card game on instagram @crackthatcoconut or shop via our website.

The content in this episode does not constitute clinical medical advice.

Jul 18, 202232:06

Aligning your work with your purpose with Michelle Stiles

In this final episode of Season 1, we are joined by Wellness & Habits Coach Michelle Stiles to discuss finding purpose in your work & life.

After leaving her job as a Flight Attendant to pursue a career that enabled her to work from anywhere - Michelle fell into the world of coaching. In her work, she supports people in building sustainable lives that they love. Whether that be in making time for their passions or building a career out of them - Michelle offers practical tips on how to ask yourself the hard questions and take the first step towards following your passions. You can follow Michelle's tips and DM her for 1-1 coaching @stilescoaching

Jun 20, 202223:06

Mental Health in Construction with MATES NZ

This week we are joined by James Sendall and Damian Tuiloma who are two field officers for MATES in Construction NZ.

MATES is an evidence-based workplace suicide prevention model, developed to reduce high suicide rates in the construction industry. Their peer-based support programme takes a "boots on the ground" approach to changing the conversation around workplace mental health in male-dominated industries. James and Damian are two field officers who share how mental health impacted their lives and the roads that led them to dedicating their lives to helping suicide prevention with MATES.

You can find MATES in Construction NZ here:

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May 23, 202230:20

If not dieting, then what? with Shreen El Masry

This week we are joined by Shreen El Masry - Body Inclusive PT, Intuitive Eating Coach, Mum & Writer.

After experiencing her own struggles with an eating disorder and being threatened with hospitalisation, Shreen got a wake up call. She then embarked on a journey to recovery and now helps others with their own body image & relationships with food with her Be You Be Free movement.

You can find Shreen and her resources here:

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May 03, 202229:13

Burnout: What is it and How can we avoid it?

This week we are joined by Heidi Gruss - licensed psychotherapist and entrepreneur. Heidi is particularly focused on empowering high-achieving leaders to take charge of their circumstances and move forward. In this episode we focus on burnout. We learn how to recognise it and practical tips to overcome it.

For those who are struggling with burnout now or are unsatisfied with their careers, Heidi has prepared a complimentary video for CTC listeners to teach you the strategies you need to move forward. Feel free to share this with a friend if you think they would benefit from it.

If you want to get in touch with Heidi, check out her website for more info or follow her on instagram @heidigruss.

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Apr 19, 202236:59

Peer to Peer Mental Health Support with Maddie Walsh

This week we are joined by Maddie Walsh, Head of Relationships & Business Development at One Eighty Inc. One Eighty is youth mental health done differently. Run by young people for young people. One Eighty offers free peer to peer support groups (in-person and virtual) for young people going through mental health challenges.

Maddie talks us through how One Eighty got started in Sydney's Northern Beaches and how peer to peer support is a proven, effective method to improving youth mental health.

Crack that Coconut had the pleasure of supporting One Eighty last Christmas with 50% of profits from our card games going to One Eighty. I'm excited to announce we will be running this campaign again until April 24th 2022! If you want to support One Eighty, check out our card game via our instagram & website.

To learn more about One Eighty, check out their website: https://www.oneeighty.org.au/

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Mar 23, 202227:29

Living with Bipolar II with Anastasia Mclean

This week we are joined by Anastasia Mclean, the host of The Bipolar Diaries Podcast. Ana uses humour to break down barriers & talk very openly about her experience with Bipolar II. In this episode she talks about her diagnosis, what stigma free looks like & importance of earlier education in school about mental health.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about Bipolar, check out her Podcast on Spotify or follow her on instagram @thebipolardiaries_

To support Crack that Coconut, please subscribe & leave a review (on Apple or Spotify Podcasts). Our Crack that Coconut card game is available for purchase at @crackthatcoconut on instagram or shop via our website.

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Mar 09, 202239:45

The Hero's Journey with Bonnie Caine

The Hero's Journey.

This week guest Bonnie Caine opens up about her experience with anxiety. Bonnie is brave, bubbly and glass half full kind of person. Her love for story telling, acting & mentoring makes for a lot of great analogies and that’s why this episode is titled the hero’s journey.

Facing your feelings & looking after your mental health isn't easy but like in all great stories, the hero must go through the dark forest to get a bit of help & advance to the next stage of their journey.

I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed chatting to her.

Interested in Bonnie's Book Recommendations?
Check out Chaos to Calm by Shannah Kennedy & Lyndall Mitchell

Enjoying Crack that Coconut?
If you liked this podcast please subscribe & leave a review (on Apple Podcasts). To purchase our new Crack that Coconut card game go to @crackthatcoconut on instagram or shop via our website.

**The content in this podcast is prepared for information purposes only. It does not substitute for medical advice or treatment for a mental health condition**

Feb 23, 202238:59

Learning to love my body with Juliet Kirby

Learning to love my body with Juliet Kirby.

Welcome back to Crack that Coconut! To kickstart the New Year, I am switching seats to share more about my mental health journey & the roads that led me to creating Crack that Coconut.

Cheski Walker (from Episode #2) returns to interview me as I open up about my experience with an eating disorder and how it had a big impact on my mental health. I am conscious that speaking openly about my eating disorder may be triggering for some people so please only listen if you are comfortable with this.

The support I've received for the last 6 episodes has been amazing and its empowered me to share my story with you all. It was a bit nerve racking but we had a lot of fun recording it. I hope you enjoy!!

Enjoying Crack that Coconut?
If you liked this podcast please subscribe & leave a review (on Apple or Spotify Podcasts). To purchase our new Crack that Coconut card game go to @crackthatcoconut on instagram or shop via our website.

Feb 13, 202254:47

Meet my Kinesiologist - Natasha King

Meet my Kinesiologist - Natasha King
Join me in this extended episode to meet my lovely Kinesiologist, Natasha. Natasha started her own clinic in Bondi Junction where she works as a qualified Kinesiologist, Integrative Medical Practitioner and Life, Health & Wellness Coach. I started seeing Natasha in May 2020 and I am so thankful for all she's helped me with.

Natasha has played a very important role in my mental health journey and I wouldn't be where I am today without her help. In this episode, Natasha talks about what got her into kinesiology and how she works to support people with their mental health. I also share some more parts of my journey and open up about my experience across some of my sessions.

Interested in learning more about what Natasha does or want to book in?
Check out her website here to book in for an in-person or online session.

Interested in Natasha's Book Recommendations?
Check out Women Who Love to Much by Robin Norwood and Happy (and other ridiculous aspirations) by Turia Pitt.

Crack that Coconut
If you liked this podcast please subscribe & leave a review (on Apple Podcasts). To purchase our new Crack that Coconut card game go to @crackthatcoconut on instagram or shop via our website.

**The content in this podcast is prepared for information purposes only. It does not substitute for medical advice or treatment for a mental health condition.**

Nov 24, 202147:27

Learning to Meditate with Stelios Mousaferiadis

Learning to Meditate.

Join me and my guest Stelios, a certified 1 Giant Mind meditation teacher as we crack open the conversation about learning to meditate. In Episode #1, Zara introduced us to the 1 Giant Mind Meditation Course. Inspired by her growth, I reached out to Stelios and signed up for his 3-day online meditation course. Boy was my mind blown.

Stelios has had an incredible journey, from depression to finding fulfilment & joy in meditation. He now practices as a certified meditation teacher to share his passion for the practice of meditation with us all. He loves connecting with others and helping them use meditation to transform their lives, as it did his. I can't recommend the program highly enough. Check out more about it here or start by downloading the app to test out the 12-day program.

Interested in Stelio's Book Recommendations?
Check out Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda and The Golden Sequence by Jonni Pollard.

Crack that Coconut
If you liked this podcast please subscribe & leave a review (on Apple Podcasts). To purchase our new Crack that Coconut card game go to @crackthatcoconut on instagram or shop via our website.

**The content in this podcast is prepared for information purposes only. It does not substitute for medical advice or treatment for a mental health condition.**

Nov 04, 202142:02

Mental Health & Work with Georgina Ringler

Mental Health & Work.

This week host, Juliet Kirby will be joined by Georgina Ringler to crack open the conversation about the relationship between mental health & work. Georgie and I worked together in management consulting for a few years and grew passionate about making mental health a priority in the workplace. Georgie has taken a break from consulting to pursue a Masters in Public Health. She shares her views on the way corporates should look after their employees mental health & how the future of work is changing as people become increasingly demanding of employers to offer more flexible work arrangements.

Oct 06, 202142:01

Corporate wellness & difficult relationships with food with Bella Hookway

Corporate wellness & difficult relationships with food.

This week host, Juliet Kirby will be joined by Bella Hookway to crack open the conversation about corporate wellness & difficult relationships with food. Bella opens up about her experience working with a corporate wellness provider and how corporates should better manage their employees wellbeing. She also opens up about having a difficult relationship food which triggered her struggle with anxiety. Bella brings her knowledge of corporate wellness, nutrition and mind body connections to share her experience and the tools that helped her through her journey.

Want more Crack that Coconut?
Like & subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, stay connected with us on instagram at @crackthatcoconut for more content and check out our conversational card game on our website if you want to crack open more conversations like these yourself.

Interested in Bella’s Recommendations?
Check out Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales.

Interested in learning pilates with Bella?
Check her out on instagram @bellamindbody

Keen to validate the ROI of corporate wellness Bella referenced?
Read this article.."Companies with mental health programs in place for one year had a median annual ROI of $1.62 for every dollar invested, while companies with programs in place for three or more years have a median annual ROI of $2.18 for every dollar spent, according to international research (Conducted by Deliotte)"- AIHS

**The content in this podcast is prepared for information purposes only. It does not substitute for medical advice or treatment for a mental health condition.**

Sep 21, 202139:17

Self awareness & acceptance with Cheski Walker

Self awareness & acceptance.

This week host, Juliet Kirby will be joined by close friend Cheski Walker to crack open the conversation about self awareness & acceptance. Cheski brings a wealth of knowledge about mental health from both her own experience & her studies of Psychology at University.
Cheski opens up about her journey from struggling with an eating disorder at 16 to finding self-acceptance. She shares how seeking support from friends, family and psychologists helped her on her journey and the tools helped her along the way.

Want more Crack that Coconut?
Like & subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, stay connected with us on instagram at @crackthatcoconut for more content and check out our conversational card game on our website if you want to crack open more conversations like these yourself.

Interested in Cheski's Recommendations?
Check out The Panic Years by Nell Frizzell or listen to the After Work Drinks Podcast Episode where they interview Nell Frizzell and Places I Stopped on the Way Home by Meg Fee.

**The content in this podcast is prepared for information purposes only. It does not substitute for medical advice or treatment for a mental health condition.**

Sep 08, 202144:47

Pilot: Let's Crack that Coconut with Zara Mahood

Welcome to the first episode of Crack that Coconut!

I'm your host, Juliet Kirby and for this pilot episode, I'm joined by a close friend Zara Mahood. Zara and I have shared a similar experience when it comes to mental health and this is the first time opening up and sharing some difficult parts of that journey with you all. We both struggled with eating disorders and anxiety which we crack open the conversation about in this episode.

For both of us, reaching out for support, learning to connect with our body and practicing meditation played a big part in strengthening our mental health. We felt it was important to share our journeys to crack the mental health stigma, one conversation at a time.

Crack that Coconut
Like & subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, stay connected with us on instagram at @crackthatcoconut for more content and check out our conversational card game on our website if you want to crack open more conversations like these yourself.

Interested in Zara’s Recommendations?

Check out Attached by Dr Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, The Golden Sequence by Jonni Pollard and The One Giant Mind Learn Meditation taught by Stelios Mousaferidis.

**The content in this podcast is prepared for information purposes only. It does not substitute for medical advice or treatment for a mental health condition.**

Aug 22, 202141:18