The EAP Counsellor

Episode 44 - Authentic Impact - Special Guest Interview - Welcome Grant Melrose

In today's episode, Lou welcomes a special guest to the podcast, Grant Melrose. Grant is the founder of Authentic Minds, based in Warwick, who is on a mission to help over 10,000 people in rural, regional and remote communities of Australia. Grant is all about helping people to reach their full potential and has a vision to build a resilient and non-judgemental community of people that understand everyone carries their own beliefs and perspectives.
If you are looking for a Personal Growth Coach, or a workshop facilitator that has lived experience and possesses an extensive skill set in the Australian Agriculture and Agribusiness Leadership community, then Grant Melrose is that man.
Grant has a depth and breadth of experience, and overcoming his own personal challenges of how to deal with stress, shows that we can only really change ourselves.
Some words to describe Episode 44 of the podcast are; authentic, real, raw, vulnerability, growth, lived experience, and totally impactful!
Listen in to Lou and Grant's conversation and take note of the strategies, ideas and suggestions around mental health, wellbeing, personal growth, coaching, and of course workplace wellbeing.
To find out more about Grant and to get in touch with him -   
Email - info@authenticminds.com.au
Website - www.authenticminds.com.au
Instagram - @theauthenticminds
 

Episode 43 - Behind the Scenes at The Team Approach

Today's podcast episode gives listeners a brief, behind the scenes, look of a typical day for Lou, Director of The Team Approach.
As you will hear Lou's days are interesting, inspiring, varied and meaningful! EAP Counselling Appointments form part of every day, as do Wellbeing Strategy sessions, Leadership Coaching, and writing and delivering Educational Workshops on a range of Wellbeing Topics.
Does your workplace have a Wellbeing Strategy?

We Are On A Mission To Help As Many People As Possible!

We are on a mission to help as many people as we can between now and Christmas time. (Not that we will stop after Christmas! We're in this for the long-game!)
We get to people everyday people navigate life!
We just love that we get to help people.
You may know someone who's going through a divorce, or someone who's got an anxious child who finds school hard, or someone who is struggling to make ends meet, or someone who is a carer as well as an employee and doing the juggle, or someone who isn't performing at work because of issues at home or work????
We help all of these people!
How can we help people in your life or your workplace?

Episode 41: Breathe, Thrive, Inspire: Natalie's Mission to Empower Mum's!

In today's podcast Lou interviews Natalie Greene from She Breathes. She Breathes is a dedicated space for mother's to honour their needs and live, work and play with joy, peace, empowerment and compassion.
Nat is a facilitator of BREATHWORK amongst many other things, and she is on a mission to change the way mums move through the world. Breathwork is a game-changing technique, an amazing resource for positive mental health and wellbeing, a key ingredient of self-care, and as Nat says, "It's in your back pocket! You have it with you all the time!"
To find out more about Nat, Breathwork, and proactive wellbeing strategies, listen to today's podcast.
Want to know more about Nat - go to Instagram Handle @shebreathesnow

Episode 40 - Train Mean, Eat Clean & Live Green - Lou Chats to Kristen McLean from Team McLean Fitness Club

Team McLean Fitness Club's Founder and head coach, Kristen, absolutely loves her job! Enabling and supporting people to take back control of their bodies is incredibly rewarding. Team McLean is a boutique and unique club, so not your typical gym, as they focus on you and take physical and mental wellness from a holistic approach.
 
Coach Kristen lives for - Amazing adventures, clever design, good quality food and great company, keeping a healthy body and soul, and lives by her mantra - Train mean, eat clean and live green.
 
It was an absolute pleasure to chat to Kristen today on the podcast and chat all things WELLBEING! Kristen's love of fitness, healthy living and wellbeing far extends from the gym walls, encompassing workplaces too. 
ENJOY!

Episode 39 - School Can’t - Moments of compassion, empathy & acknowledgement

Have you heard of school can’t?
Are you a parent of school aged kids?
Do you employ parents of school aged children?
Lou talks openly, from personal experience about school can’t and the challenges that some parents of school aged children could be facing on an on-going or frequent basis.
Balancing home, work and parenthood is a challenging gig at times!

Episode 38 - Stress Mangement

Are you a stressed out business owner or overwhelmed employee?
Do you hear people in your workplace say, “I’m just so stressed at the moment!”
Did you know that stress is something that affects all of us at some point.
Understanding what stress is and how to manage it can help us stay healthy and productive.

Episode 37 - Meet The Team Interview Series - Introducing Roee Kohn - An amazing EAP Counsellor

Today I am very excited to introduce one of our amazing EAP Counsellors to you as part of our Meet The Team Interview Series.
Meet Roee Kohn, an amazing Counsellor and a real asset to our team.
Roee is a qualified and highly experienced Mental Health Social Worker with over 19years experience working in both the UK and Australia.
Roee's clients describe him as warm, non-judgemental and a great listener. We also know that he prefers coffee to hot chocolate and that if he was a superhero, he would want his superpower to be able to heal people.
Roee takes a strengths-based approach when working with clients and is an advocate for nature-based therapy.
Please enjoy my chat with Roee today!www.theteamapproach.com.au/about/

Episode 36 - Building Resilience: A Great Outcome for EAP Services

Resilience is a term that I hear all the time, but how well understood is resilience?
So, what is resilience? Why is developing resilience so important? And, how do we develop it?
I see resilience or developing resilience as a healthy outcome of EAP Counselling Services. And, after many conversations with business owners, it seems that it is ONE of the most important outcomes that they want for their people. They want their employees to develop more resilience and coping skills - which will ultimately help them to be more productive and healthy. 
Resilience is a powerful concept that plays a crucial role in our ability to navigate life's challenges. Let's dive into it and explore what resilience truly means, why it matters, and share some practical strategies for building it.
 
ENJOY!

Episode 35 - Go Slow to Go Fast

As business owners and leaders we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of tasks, deadlines,and responsibilities. But what happens when we’re too busy to prioritise our own wellbeing and that of our teams? In this podcast Lou unpacks The Busy Trap, The Busy Paradox, and The Toll on Mental Health!