Podcasts produced by or featuring Sean from 2017 - 2019
The Importance of Health & Wellness for Dads
Published: 14/11/2019
Very excited to have super dad and wellness guru Horst Tomsan from Knox and Aya join our presenter Sean Tonnet on this podcast. With summer on our doorstep, there is never a better time to think about our health and well-being. Obesity now impacts around 25% of adults and children adversely affecting so many areas of our lives. This program will be packed with ideas for granddads, dads and dads-to-be to keep themselves active and vital - envigorating their roles as parents, partners and carers - modeling health and wellbeing to kids.
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Becoming Dad: A Guide for New Fathers
Published: 18/09/2019
The transition to fatherhood is a physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual journey. It has the capacity to transform men and have an impact on their lives and their future in many ways. It challenges men to redefine themselves as individuals, partners, lovers and friends and define themselves, for the first time, as fathers. There is no doubt that the The role of fathers has changed over the years and continues to evolve.
On this show PBB special guest Simon Hall, a highly experienced and regarded Child and Family worker, brings his specialised work with dads and dads-to-be onto the airwaves, sharing his wisdom and experience with presenter Sean Tonnet.
On this show PBB special guest Simon Hall, a highly experienced and regarded Child and Family worker, brings his specialised work with dads and dads-to-be onto the airwaves, sharing his wisdom and experience with presenter Sean Tonnet.
Post Natal Depletion: A Guide for Dads
Published: 12/06/2019
Most mothers have experienced exhaustion, pain, forgetfulness, indecision, low energy levels, moodiness, or some form of baby brain. And it's no wonder: The process of growing a baby depletes a mother's body in substantial ways. As a result, a woman can suffer from the effects of post natal depletion for many years. For dads, it can be a minefield of uncertainty and misunderstanding.
Supporting woman and families with recovery from post natal depletion is the life work of our special guest Dr Oscar Serrallach. Dr Serrallach was first to recognise something he termed Post-Natal Depletion, describing the broader clinical pattern of many women presenting with these symptoms after having children. He has since dedicated his work towards researching this condition and applying the practice of Functional Medicine to help his clients with their recovery.
On this show, Dr Oscar and Sean Tonnet will nut through some of the most significant facts and actions Dads can make in supporting themselves, their woman and their children around this essential topic.
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 3rd June 2019.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
Supporting woman and families with recovery from post natal depletion is the life work of our special guest Dr Oscar Serrallach. Dr Serrallach was first to recognise something he termed Post-Natal Depletion, describing the broader clinical pattern of many women presenting with these symptoms after having children. He has since dedicated his work towards researching this condition and applying the practice of Functional Medicine to help his clients with their recovery.
On this show, Dr Oscar and Sean Tonnet will nut through some of the most significant facts and actions Dads can make in supporting themselves, their woman and their children around this essential topic.
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 3rd June 2019.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
Vasectomy: The Responsible Choice
Published: 15/03/2019
Did you know that Vasectomies are coming back into vogue? After reaching a high of nearly 29,000 in 1997, numbers dropped dramatically throughout the 2000s. However, in the past four years, they have risen again to close to 1990 levels.
In this episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond, Sean Tonnet will be talking with Dr. David Kerle, Urologist and surgeon with over 30 years experience performing vasectomies. From men's attitudes on contraception to sexual function, join David and Sean as they discuss all the important aspects of male contraception.
A not to be missed show on how men can understand more on an important area of family life.
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 11th March 2019.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
In this episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond, Sean Tonnet will be talking with Dr. David Kerle, Urologist and surgeon with over 30 years experience performing vasectomies. From men's attitudes on contraception to sexual function, join David and Sean as they discuss all the important aspects of male contraception.
A not to be missed show on how men can understand more on an important area of family life.
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 11th March 2019.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
Strength in Vulnerability: Masculinity and Emotions
Published: 13/02/2019
The Strength in Vulnerability: For too long Men - fathers, sons, and brothers - have learned that it's better to suppress than express. Emotions, especially vulnerable ones, have been tightly wrapped up in our high-vis shirts as ‘too weak, too feminine or too sensitive’. In this weeks Pregnancy Birth and Beyond episode, join me Sean Tonnet, as I deconstruct the myth of vulnerability with my special guest Peter Chowan. Peter has worked as a Psychologist for more than 30 years. with extensive experience with men’s mental health and as a consultant to the World Health Organisation, UNFPA and UNESCO in more than a dozen countries.
Together we will reflect on our experience of working with men and, as men, explore the notion that vulnerability takes courage and bravery. A strength essential for our children in a new world
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 4th February 2019.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
Together we will reflect on our experience of working with men and, as men, explore the notion that vulnerability takes courage and bravery. A strength essential for our children in a new world
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 4th February 2019.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
My Dad and I: Masculinity & Fatherhood. Part Two
Published: 10/01/2019
On this episode, our presenter and PBB dad, Sean Tonnet, will play part 2 of his special feature interview with his 90-year-old father Lex. In this instalment, Lex discusses an emerging spirituality that helped him mature and grow as a man and reflects on the importance of a safe and secure family culture that absolutely matches the contemporary evidence of attachment theory on raising healthy children. At the end of the program, he discusses one thing that he feels men need to sustain them in their parenting and masculinity. Full of insightful learnings from a community elder on a life of fathering, masculinity and growing old, this show contrasts similarities and differences in parenting and being a man across generations. A thoughtful, honest discussion between father and son not to be missed!
Note: Apologies for some audio 'hiss' during parts of the podcast.
Resources Mentioned in Podcast:
1. Family Media Plan - www.healthychildren.org/english/media/Pages/default.aspx
2. Brenne Brown on Vulnerability - www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability
3. Conversations with your dad - www.manhood.com.au/manhood
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 31st December 2018.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
Note: Apologies for some audio 'hiss' during parts of the podcast.
Resources Mentioned in Podcast:
1. Family Media Plan - www.healthychildren.org/english/media/Pages/default.aspx
2. Brenne Brown on Vulnerability - www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability
3. Conversations with your dad - www.manhood.com.au/manhood
First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 31st December 2018.
Produced and presented by Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sean Tonnet
www.pbbmedia.org
Dad and I: Sean and Lex Tonnet
Published: 06/12/2018
Exploring healthy masculinity and aware fathering has always led this presenter, with curiosity, back to his own dad. Like many men, wanting to understand more about their dad is an important space for understanding their own masculinty and in becoming a father. Today's episode, ‘My Dad & I’, offers a glimpse through the eyes of the presenters 90 year old father, Lex Tonnet, into life during the 1930, 40’s and 50’s. It highlights the contrast between his generation and a contemporary one, with a lens on masculinity and fatherhood, exploring the significance of connection, emotions and community. This interview is also a pretty goods yarn, so we hope you enjoy Pregancy Birth and Beyond's latest episode.
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on Monday 26 November 2018.
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on Monday 26 November 2018.
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
Speak Up! Postpartum and Antenatal Depression and Anxiety in Dads
Published: 16/11/2018
Recognising, responding to and repairing postpartum and antenatal depression and anxiety in dads.
Pregnancy and the first year of parenthood is an exciting time that also brings many new challenges and responsibilities. It is now recognised that around 1 in 20 men experience depression during pregnancy (antenatal) and up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with depression following the birth of their baby (postnatal). Anxiety is just as common, and many men experience anxiety and depression at the same time (sourced from PANDA.org.au). It’s these facts that inspired my guest, Dr Matthew Roberts in his work with men experiencing perinatal and antenatal, anxiety and depression. Though initiatives such as Town hall Dads and My Doctors Handwriting, Matthew is connecting fathers, building awareness and redefining the landscape for new parents.
A warning to listeners that this interview discusses mental health topics that may cause distress to some listeners, If you need support or your worried about someone you love, reach out to:
IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE, CALL:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
PANDA on 1300 726 306
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
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List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
1. Town Hall Dads
https://townhalldads.com
2. My Doctors Handwritting
https://mydoctorshandwriting.com
3. PANDA
https://www.panda.org.au
4. The Dad Factor - Richard Fletcher
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dad-factor-richard-fletcher/prod9781921462139.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8f_eBRDcARIsAEKwRGd7EKm0SJdfUyk6WiirkJ7noWvBcPJMzxoiLwAHlEG_L2lJCWhueacaAumiEALw_wcB
5. Dad Group Incorporated
https://dadsgroup.org
6. Man- Up Documentary
http://manup.org.au
Daniel Stern: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Stern_(psychologist)
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First aired on 99.9 BayFM on 5 November 2018
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
Pregnancy and the first year of parenthood is an exciting time that also brings many new challenges and responsibilities. It is now recognised that around 1 in 20 men experience depression during pregnancy (antenatal) and up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with depression following the birth of their baby (postnatal). Anxiety is just as common, and many men experience anxiety and depression at the same time (sourced from PANDA.org.au). It’s these facts that inspired my guest, Dr Matthew Roberts in his work with men experiencing perinatal and antenatal, anxiety and depression. Though initiatives such as Town hall Dads and My Doctors Handwriting, Matthew is connecting fathers, building awareness and redefining the landscape for new parents.
A warning to listeners that this interview discusses mental health topics that may cause distress to some listeners, If you need support or your worried about someone you love, reach out to:
IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE, CALL:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
PANDA on 1300 726 306
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
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List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
1. Town Hall Dads
https://townhalldads.com
2. My Doctors Handwritting
https://mydoctorshandwriting.com
3. PANDA
https://www.panda.org.au
4. The Dad Factor - Richard Fletcher
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dad-factor-richard-fletcher/prod9781921462139.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8f_eBRDcARIsAEKwRGd7EKm0SJdfUyk6WiirkJ7noWvBcPJMzxoiLwAHlEG_L2lJCWhueacaAumiEALw_wcB
5. Dad Group Incorporated
https://dadsgroup.org
6. Man- Up Documentary
http://manup.org.au
Daniel Stern: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Stern_(psychologist)
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First aired on 99.9 BayFM on 5 November 2018
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
Healing Through Stories with Susan Perrow
Published: 03/10/2018
Parenting wisdom of ancient and contemporary therapeutic story telling.
Susan Perrow is an author, story teller, trainer and parent educator. Her first book ‘Healing Stories for Challenging Behaviours’ has been translated into over 10 languages. Her recent interview on PBB radio was an inspirational program full of magic, metaphor and muses exploring the use of ancient myth, traditional folk tales and contemporary life in helping parents to raise children. Through Susan’s passion and the wisdom of her story making listeners will be left in no doubt about the power of story to heal and transform lives. "When i first experienced the power of story telling as 'healing' I felt as though a light had illuminated the dark" (Susan Perrow, 2008).
List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
1. Healing Stories for Challenging Behaviours - Susan Perrow
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Stories-Challenging-Behaviour-Perrow/dp/1903458781
2. A-Z Collection of Behaviour Tales - Susan Perrow
https://www.bookdepository.com/Z-Collection-Behaviour-Tales-Susan-Perrow/9781907359866
3. Susan Perrow
http://susanperrow.com
4. Jenny Cargill-Strong
https://storytree.com.au
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on Monday 24 September 2018.
Producer and Presenter: Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sean Tonnet
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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Susan Perrow is an author, story teller, trainer and parent educator. Her first book ‘Healing Stories for Challenging Behaviours’ has been translated into over 10 languages. Her recent interview on PBB radio was an inspirational program full of magic, metaphor and muses exploring the use of ancient myth, traditional folk tales and contemporary life in helping parents to raise children. Through Susan’s passion and the wisdom of her story making listeners will be left in no doubt about the power of story to heal and transform lives. "When i first experienced the power of story telling as 'healing' I felt as though a light had illuminated the dark" (Susan Perrow, 2008).
List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
1. Healing Stories for Challenging Behaviours - Susan Perrow
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Stories-Challenging-Behaviour-Perrow/dp/1903458781
2. A-Z Collection of Behaviour Tales - Susan Perrow
https://www.bookdepository.com/Z-Collection-Behaviour-Tales-Susan-Perrow/9781907359866
3. Susan Perrow
http://susanperrow.com
4. Jenny Cargill-Strong
https://storytree.com.au
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on Monday 24 September 2018.
Producer and Presenter: Sean Tonnet
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sean Tonnet
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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Tuning into Kids and Teens with Dr Christiane Kehoe
Published: 23/08/2018
Tuning into Kids and Teens: The essential guide for parents, to emotional and relationship bonds with children.
The importance of emotional competence for children and parents is highlighted in this powerful interview with Dr Christiane Kehoe. Not only is there undeniable evidence (gathered from the existing Tuning into Kids and Teens programs) on the outcomes around children and parents relationships, and emotional wellness, Christiane and the Mindful team are building and delivering a suite of programs that support families and communities internationally and across Australia. Discover the 5 emotional coaching steps essential for every parent and absorb contemporary ideas on how we feel, respond and parent. This interview is not to be missed!
Producer and presenter: Sean Tonnet
Guest:
Dr Christiane Kehoe, University of Melbourne
List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
Mindful
http://www.mindful.org.au
2. Tuning into Kids
http://www.tuningintokids.org.au
3. Resourcing Parents
http://www.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au
4. Interrelate
http://www.interrelate.org.au
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 13 August 2018.
The importance of emotional competence for children and parents is highlighted in this powerful interview with Dr Christiane Kehoe. Not only is there undeniable evidence (gathered from the existing Tuning into Kids and Teens programs) on the outcomes around children and parents relationships, and emotional wellness, Christiane and the Mindful team are building and delivering a suite of programs that support families and communities internationally and across Australia. Discover the 5 emotional coaching steps essential for every parent and absorb contemporary ideas on how we feel, respond and parent. This interview is not to be missed!
Producer and presenter: Sean Tonnet
Guest:
Dr Christiane Kehoe, University of Melbourne
List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
Mindful
http://www.mindful.org.au
2. Tuning into Kids
http://www.tuningintokids.org.au
3. Resourcing Parents
http://www.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au
4. Interrelate
http://www.interrelate.org.au
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 13 August 2018.
Nature as Teacher and Healer with Gareth Vanderhope
Published: 13/06/2018
Gareth Vanderhope, two times British Academy Award winner in Sound Design, Author, Health Educator and Dad speaks on the importance of nature, reading and sound for children's wellbeing. It has been well researched that children need nature for their senses; for learning and creativity, for empathy and resilience. This natural world is enhanced through the use of sound and stories in our lives, where reading plays such an important role in the lives of our children, families and communities. Gareth is just about to publish his first junior fiction adventure novel, laced with these themes. Join me - your host Sean Tonnet - as Gareth and I weave the love of adventuring, the joy of growing up and the dizzing heights of fathering, into a compelling story for a lifetime.
www.garethvanderhope.com
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 4 June 2018.
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
www.garethvanderhope.com
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 4 June 2018.
Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018
Same Sex Parenting: Raising awareness of the discrimination
Published: 03/05/2018
The difficult plebiscite process for same sex marriage in 2017 highlighted the enormous discrimination and ignorance faced by same sex couples. These challenges are often accentuated for same sex couples when they decide to start a family. In this program, we’ll explore the landscape of same sex parenting with renowned local psychotherapist and educator, Monique Rutherford. From starting a family, raising children and affirming relationship, same sex couples do this all on the backdrop of an often discriminative, heteronormative culture.
Host Sean Tonnet speaks with Monique Rutherford about her lived and professional experience of the issues of same sex parenting.
References:
www.moniquerutherford.com.au
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay, Australia on Monday 30 April 2018.
Copyright Sean Tonnet
PBB Media 2018
Other references:
Interrelate
www.interrelate.org.au
Circle of Security
www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/
Host Sean Tonnet speaks with Monique Rutherford about her lived and professional experience of the issues of same sex parenting.
References:
www.moniquerutherford.com.au
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay, Australia on Monday 30 April 2018.
Copyright Sean Tonnet
PBB Media 2018
Other references:
Interrelate
www.interrelate.org.au
Circle of Security
www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/
Dr John Travis on transforming relationships when baby comes
Published: 06/04/2018
Through his own experiences as a father, Dr John (Jack) Travis came to see how the normalised disconnection and separation of babies from their parents (eg through forced sleep schedules, isolation in cots) rather than recognising a baby's needs for closeness has created generations of families that struggle to keep together. Jack calls a father's negative reactions after the arrival of a baby "Male Postpartum Abandonment Syndrome" and shares many ideas and resources for healing.
NOTE: Guest mic issues are fixed in 2nd half of this episode.
Interviewers: Sean Tonnet, Sally Cusack
Dr John Travis:
* Connected Couples, Thriving Families: www.connectedandthriving.org
* Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children, www.aTLC.org
* Meryn Callander, "Why Dads Leave", www.whydadsleave.com
* John Travis, "MPAS In a Nutshell", www.tinyurl.com/MPASNutshell
Resources recommended by Jack:
* Jed Diamond, "The Irritable Male Syndrome" , www.theirritablemale.com
* James Prescott's Somato-Sensory Affectional Deprivational Syndrome (SSAD) (caused by not treating babies like mammals), www.tinyurl.com/jwtPrescott
* School of Life videos by Alain de Botton: https://www.youtube.com/user/schooloflifechannel/videos, "Why you'll marry the wrong person" https://tinyurl.com/whyNYT or https://tinyurl.com/whySMH
* Jean Liedloff, "The Continuum Concept", www.tinyurl.com/Callander
* Elly Taylor, "Becoming Us", www.ellytaylor.com
* Mankind Project www.mkpau.org
* Byron Katie www.byronkatie.com
* Susan Campbell and John Grey "The 5 Minute Relationship Repair" www.tinyurl.com/Campbell5Min
"Honesty Salons" www.susancampbell.com
https://healingcouplesretreats.com/five-minute-relationship-repair/ - Honesty Salon
* Pam Leo, "Connection Parenting" ("Let's raise children who don't have to recover from their childhood") www.connectionparenting.com
* Shadow Work: www.scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on Monday 2 April 2018.
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally Cusack, Sean Tonnet
NOTE: Guest mic issues are fixed in 2nd half of this episode.
Interviewers: Sean Tonnet, Sally Cusack
Dr John Travis:
* Connected Couples, Thriving Families: www.connectedandthriving.org
* Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children, www.aTLC.org
* Meryn Callander, "Why Dads Leave", www.whydadsleave.com
* John Travis, "MPAS In a Nutshell", www.tinyurl.com/MPASNutshell
Resources recommended by Jack:
* Jed Diamond, "The Irritable Male Syndrome" , www.theirritablemale.com
* James Prescott's Somato-Sensory Affectional Deprivational Syndrome (SSAD) (caused by not treating babies like mammals), www.tinyurl.com/jwtPrescott
* School of Life videos by Alain de Botton: https://www.youtube.com/user/schooloflifechannel/videos, "Why you'll marry the wrong person" https://tinyurl.com/whyNYT or https://tinyurl.com/whySMH
* Jean Liedloff, "The Continuum Concept", www.tinyurl.com/Callander
* Elly Taylor, "Becoming Us", www.ellytaylor.com
* Mankind Project www.mkpau.org
* Byron Katie www.byronkatie.com
* Susan Campbell and John Grey "The 5 Minute Relationship Repair" www.tinyurl.com/Campbell5Min
"Honesty Salons" www.susancampbell.com
https://healingcouplesretreats.com/five-minute-relationship-repair/ - Honesty Salon
* Pam Leo, "Connection Parenting" ("Let's raise children who don't have to recover from their childhood") www.connectionparenting.com
* Shadow Work: www.scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on Monday 2 April 2018.
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally Cusack, Sean Tonnet
Parenting & Personality Disorders: A light in dark corners
Published: 22/03/2018
De-stigmatising mental health and supporting stronger families
The celebrations and challenges of raising children can be a rich, diverse journey for all of us. Even when we are feeling mentally strong, there are moments when life, relationships and parenting is a bumpy road.
For 1 in 10 people, living with a personality disorder and parenting can add a tremendous strain to our family experiences and bonds. An umbrella term for more commonly referred to conditions like borderline, narcissism, obsessive compulsive, avoidant and schizotypal, personality disorder can cause significant distress and impairment for the person and families.
In this episode, I'll be traversing the mindscape of personality disorders, wellness, parenting and relationships with Dr Michelle Townsend; a Research Fellow at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders at the University of Wollongong. Shining a light on a rarely recognised area of parenting, this show will help de-myth the stigma around mental health, whilst providing strategies and support for those living with a personality disorder.
24 Hour support for mental illness is available via Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Presenter and producer: Sean Tonnet
Copyright PBB Media 2018, Sean Tonnet
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 19 March 2018
Link to Project Air and Dr Michelle Townsend: www.projectairstrategy.org
The celebrations and challenges of raising children can be a rich, diverse journey for all of us. Even when we are feeling mentally strong, there are moments when life, relationships and parenting is a bumpy road.
For 1 in 10 people, living with a personality disorder and parenting can add a tremendous strain to our family experiences and bonds. An umbrella term for more commonly referred to conditions like borderline, narcissism, obsessive compulsive, avoidant and schizotypal, personality disorder can cause significant distress and impairment for the person and families.
In this episode, I'll be traversing the mindscape of personality disorders, wellness, parenting and relationships with Dr Michelle Townsend; a Research Fellow at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders at the University of Wollongong. Shining a light on a rarely recognised area of parenting, this show will help de-myth the stigma around mental health, whilst providing strategies and support for those living with a personality disorder.
24 Hour support for mental illness is available via Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Presenter and producer: Sean Tonnet
Copyright PBB Media 2018, Sean Tonnet
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 19 March 2018
Link to Project Air and Dr Michelle Townsend: www.projectairstrategy.org
Male Privilege: The Impact on Raising Children
Published: 08/02/2018
From birth, many boys are taught that to be a man you have to be competitive and emotionally tough and that vulnerability is a women's domain. How we socialise our children around privilege and entitlement impacts our society tremendously. Even in the most emotionally resourced families, boys and girls often see gender inequality constantly feeding into their subconscious through media, movies and books. This is the basis for what is referred to as male privilege. In this episode, we explore what it mean to be raising children in this culture. Sean Tonnet speaks with Luke Addinsall: therapist, consultant, facilitator and specialist in Mens Issues, whose work with men and families is changing our view on Masculinity and fathering.
List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
1. Manhood - Steve Biddulph https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-new-manhood/id1293479152?mt=2
2. Tony Porter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td1PbsV6B80
3. Jackson Katz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTvSfeCRxe8
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 5 February 2018.
Presenter: Sean Tonnet
Copyright PBB Media 2018
Image credit: Liane Metzler on unsplash.com
List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
1. Manhood - Steve Biddulph https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-new-manhood/id1293479152?mt=2
2. Tony Porter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td1PbsV6B80
3. Jackson Katz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTvSfeCRxe8
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 5 February 2018.
Presenter: Sean Tonnet
Copyright PBB Media 2018
Image credit: Liane Metzler on unsplash.com
Emotional Wellbeing in Families: The Early Prevention of Mental Health
Published: 07/12/2017
By 2030, depression will be the biggest mental health issue on the planet and currently is costing us billions of dollars a year. In this episode we look at emotional health in families and why families are our greatest asset in early prevention of mental health. Our guest, Garry Thomson, CEO of Uplifting Australia, is passionate about supporting families to raise, kind, emotional healthy and successful human being. Discussing the ‘four components’ to emotional wellbeing in families, Garry tells us the reasons why this skill set in a child is as important as teaching them to read and write. He talks from the heart of his own experiences in being parented, becoming a father, and being a man and discussing the invaluable work being done by Uplifting Australia.
This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond was aired live on BayFm 99.9 on 4th December, 2017
Guest: Garry Thomson
Host: Sean Tonnet
This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond was aired live on BayFm 99.9 on 4th December, 2017
Guest: Garry Thomson
Host: Sean Tonnet
Dad time: Maintaining your health & fitness when you become a parent
Published: 26/10/2017
From the throes of sleep deprivation to driving our children from one activity to the next, parenthood can wreak havoc on our usual schedule. As such, parenting and exercise are not usually words you see in the same sentence. Our needs will often come second to those of your children and fitness and health can become a much more difficult task. Understandably, this cost can be detrimental to our overall health, but also to our our capacity to parent effectively.
In this episode we talk with Horst Tomsan; father, husband and health professional about parenting, exercise, food and well-being.
Horst speaks from the heart in exploring the importance of setting up a family culture that recognises the importance of healthy lifestyles in parenting.
This episodes guests: Horst Tomsan, owner of Knox & Aya Vegan Ice Creams www.knoxandaya.com
Producer and show hosts: Lara Martin and Sean Tonnet
broadcast on the 23rd of Octoer, 2017 from the studio's of 99.9 Bay Fm, from the heart of Byron Bay, Australia.
In this episode we talk with Horst Tomsan; father, husband and health professional about parenting, exercise, food and well-being.
Horst speaks from the heart in exploring the importance of setting up a family culture that recognises the importance of healthy lifestyles in parenting.
This episodes guests: Horst Tomsan, owner of Knox & Aya Vegan Ice Creams www.knoxandaya.com
Producer and show hosts: Lara Martin and Sean Tonnet
broadcast on the 23rd of Octoer, 2017 from the studio's of 99.9 Bay Fm, from the heart of Byron Bay, Australia.
The missing link in birth preparation
Published: 11/08/2017
According to the Relationship Research Institute in Seattle, approx two thirds of couples find their relationship has suffered within three years of the birth of a child. Within five years of the birth of a first child, 13 percent of married couples divorce. This rate goes up to 39% for defacto couples 5 years after the child’s birth.*
Surely there’s some preparation couples can do, rather than adjusting their relationship on the run after baby arrives.
In this episode we meet Tondi Gilfillan and Sean Tonnet, relationship counsellors from Interrelate Family Centres, and discuss the importance of preparing our relationship during pregnancy for the enormous challenges. We explore how to build 'relationship scaffolding' and understand 'your dance as a couple'. A key tip is to discuss expectations you have about your new lives together, for example who will care for the baby and how.
Further reading:
"Becoming Us" by Elly Taylor
www.interrelate.org.au
* https://www.babble.com/relationships/breaking-up-after-baby/
Closing music: "Natural Selections" by Sampology
Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 7 August 2017.
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright PBB Media Sally Cusack 2017
Surely there’s some preparation couples can do, rather than adjusting their relationship on the run after baby arrives.
In this episode we meet Tondi Gilfillan and Sean Tonnet, relationship counsellors from Interrelate Family Centres, and discuss the importance of preparing our relationship during pregnancy for the enormous challenges. We explore how to build 'relationship scaffolding' and understand 'your dance as a couple'. A key tip is to discuss expectations you have about your new lives together, for example who will care for the baby and how.
Further reading:
"Becoming Us" by Elly Taylor
www.interrelate.org.au
* https://www.babble.com/relationships/breaking-up-after-baby/
Closing music: "Natural Selections" by Sampology
Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 7 August 2017.
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright PBB Media Sally Cusack 2017