Up For A Chat

UC 267: Flashback Chat – How a Thought or Dream Becomes Reality

Flashback Chat, we have had many requests to replay some of our Most Popular podcasts from the past.
It’s funny how the podcasts start. The Up For A Chat girls have a topic and then the topic takes them places they never expect. Today was no different. Cyndi is talking about her next adventure in creating a documentary and the steps she took from the initial thought to it now being a reality with top name health professionals from all over the world saying yes to an interview. From there Kim and Carren talk about the steps to making anything a success. Listen in and be amazed how a thought becomes a reality.
Download your transcription here: UC 113 – Transcription
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UC 266: Flashback Chat – Living with people who do not have your passion, conviction and philosophy

Flashback Chat, we have had many requests to replay some of our Most Popular podcasts from the past.
The Up for A Chat girls have been asked the question how do you deal with people who don’t support and share your lifestyle changes and create more positive people in your life with similar beliefs? The girls bring their own real life situations to the microphone and how they deal with people who constantly question their lifestyle and beliefs. And guess what it is not about changing others it is about standing strong in your own passion, conviction and philosophy. It is about being the example, the beacon of light that will create the ripple effect to change a family, community, country and world.
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UC 265: Flashback Chat – Rituals and Routines

Flashback Chat, we have had many requests to replay some of our Most Popular podcasts from the past.
A listener asked The Up for A Chat girls about their rituals and routines, so listen in and hear what Kim, Carren and Cyndi do when they first open their eyes in the morning.  Each does something different that works for them, but may give you some ideas as to how to kick-start your day. They also discuss the personal care, cleaning and household products that they use. They are very different, but there is one common theme, and that is they do have their daily rituals and their choice of products is about being natural and no animal cruelty.
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UC 264: Life Changing Cancer – with Ronda Nelson

Dr. Ronda Nelson Phd, began her working career as an accountant.  She married had children and then her eldest daughter was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer at the age of ten with a very poor prognosis.  Ronda’s world was turned up-side down. Through this harrowing experience Ronda’s life changed forever and thank goodness.  Ronda now travels the world teaching practitioners about the endocrine (hormone) system and how food and herbs can support the many organs associated with this system.  Her journey from accountant to Naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist and her knowledge of hormones is not to be missed. 
If you would like to learn more about Dr Ronda go to www.restorationhealth.net
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UC 263: Andrew Wallace – Federal Member for Fisher

Kim recently enjoyed a trip to Canberra and Parliament House. Not only did she get to meet and spend time with the honorable Julie Bishop (who loves her oils incidentally!) she also had an amazing opportunity to interview Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
This 30minute Interview will give some insights into the world of a politician. Like many, Kim felt watching our political leaders was a bit of a comedy show. Her two-day visit completely changed her mind. The endless hours of work, calls, meetings, decisions, speaking and team targets to accomplish was mind-boggling.
Whatever your political tendency, preference or lean Kim speaks candidly with Andrew as a man, husband and father, a leader and a representative of the people. There is no agenda here just an open-hearted discussion on a day in the life of a Parliamentarian.
The son of a motor mechanic, Andrew began his working life as an apprentice carpenter and joiner. After completing an apprenticeship, he became a builder and started a business. In his late twenties, and with three young children at the time, Andrew decided to use his experience in the building and construction industry to do a law degree and become a construction lawyer. Andrew practiced law all over Queensland from his base here on the Coast.
Andrew has always had a passion for the local community, having first become involved in charitable groups at the age of 14. He has always had a passion for politics too and is now incredibly proud and honored to spent almost half his year in Canberra representing his electorate.
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Rich Hungerford the Steve Irwin of Wild Plants

Cyndi (aka Bear Grills) has just spent a weekend with Rich Hungerford doing his course Wild Food Wild Medicine in the wilds of the Conondale Ranges. Rich is an x-SAS, 17 years in the armed forces and survival trainer, his story is like no other that we’ve done on the Up For A Chat podcast. Rich is a warrior first and foremost but there is a wisdom, resilience and peace that is palpable throughout the interview.
www.bushloreaustralia.com.au
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Remote Motivation for Health and Fitness

Cyndi interviews Joy McClymont from Off The Track Training. Joy and Cyndi met on a plane to Longreach, they both have a passion for health and fitness and so the flight went fast and the conversation even faster. Joy lives on a 67,000 acre sheep and cattle station, she loves helping people in remote areas to get fit, maintain health and realize the importance of exercise and diet. It’s a different life that Joy lives where the front gate is 40km from the house and the closest shop is 90 minutes away.
To contact Joywww.offthetracktraining.com.aufacebook.com/offthetracktrainingInstagram.com/offthetracktraining
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A Vegan’s Philosophy – Carren Smith

It is well known that the three UFAC girls have different eating preferences. If we were to give them labels Cyndi would be more paleo, Kim more a pollo/pescatarian and Carren Smith a passionate Vegan. Today Kim interviews Carren on what exactly it means to be vegan. What were the catalysts that changed her eating preferences in her adult life? How much research and bio-hacking has she done to find something that works for her? And as we go deeper what we find out what her true values and beliefs are around a massive desire to make the world a better, more kinder and caring place. Carren mentions Linda Alston and her website from www.theaccidentalvegetarian.com.au and her exciting new vegetarian health program coming in 2018. Please also find attached Carren’s pride and joy – scrumptious plant called Douglas!
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Awaken the Change Within – New Zealand – Part 2

New Zealand Tour Part 2; continuing on from last week…leaving your family and your home to go away to another country and to hike in all-weather on a remote trek, helicopter rides, extreme bike riding, with strangers, creates a place to learn.  Nature, challenges, exercise, in-depth talks can bring around change, strong emotions and lessons.  The Up For A Chatters interview the women that joined them on the Awaken the Change Within tour of the South Island of New Zealand. The surprising conversation and lessons learnt are worth listening to.
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Awaken the Change Within – New Zealand – Part 1

New Zealand Tour Part 1; leaving your family and your home to go away to another country and to hike in all-weather on a remote trek, helicopter rides, extreme bike riding, with strangers, creates a place to learn.  Nature, challenges, exercise, in-depth talks can bring around change, strong emotions and lessons.  The Up For A Chatters interview the women that joined them on the Awaken the Change Within tour of the South Island of New Zealand. The surprising conversation and lessons learnt are worth listening to.
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Polly GI Jane Taylor – The NZ UFAC Trip

The NZ trip with the UP For A Chatters is in its 5th day. They are walking with 10 other people through the Queen Charlotte Track. 71km’s of amazing scenery. Their guide is Polly Taylor a fascinating athlete with an amazing life story. Her philosophy on life is not to be missed. She has changed many of the groups determination to make some changes in their life. Facebook/pollytaylor
Cpilly@xtra.co.nz
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Haters, bullying fake news and social media

Haters, bullying fake news and social media is the topic of this weeks Up For A Chat.  How do you feel when you are attacked on social media? How does it make you feel and how do you react?  When do you know whether news is fake? What is Astroturfing?   The girls talk about their strategies on how they cope with social media bullying, the three of them do it very differently and this week is yet another up for a chat that begins serious but ends with humour and solutions.
Important phrases to remember “Bless”, “That’s Interesting” and a good TED video on astroturfing, just 10 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bYAQ-ZZtEU
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