Sometime in the 1980’s, Darren Wagner began his love of theatre in San Jose California, which led to a short-lived career treading the boards. As it happened, Darren was not destined to be a Broadway actor and re-imagined his life to become a deputy sheriff at Clark County, Ohio during the 1990’s. The next time Darren stepped onto the world stage was in 2012, when the community of his new home town of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, experienced a school shooting that became one of Americas deadliest massacres. Hear what it felt like being Darren back then and what it feels like today, including his involvement with 26 Pebbles - a verbatim play about the members in the Sandy Hook community and how they experienced the tragedy - building endless strength of community, courage and compassion. Tune in tomorrow, Sunday 12 July, 10.30am-12 noon at 94.1FM 3WBC - You can also stream live from anywhere around the world https://lnkd.in/gz7qgNT. Remember, it really is OK to not be OK!! #ohio #SandyHook #26pebbles #Thehumanracetheatrecompany #entertainmentassist #SanJoseCity #clarkcounty #connecticut #posttraumagrowth #compassion #community

There are more than six million mothers in Australia and between one and two billion mothers around the world caring for children and other people every day of the year. I spoke to a few of these remarkable women, during a very isolated Mother’s Day 2020, back in May. We kicked off with Dr Nicole Canham, a Doctor of Philosophy with a PhD in Music and a penchant for caring for just about anyone who comes into her sights. Next up was Organisational Psychologist, Rachael Palmer who has a passion for supporting parental-leave, work-life and mature-age transitions. My old friend and founder of Digital White Space and co-creator of Digital Women's Network, Angela Mellak talked about her newly acquired riad in Morocco and her upcoming motherhood. We finished the show getting a little closer to home, celebrating my Aunty Betty who takes such beautiful, motherly care of me and another mum who grew wings only a week before Mother’s Day. Listen right here at my YouTube channel along with many others like it. What does it feel like, being you today? #mothersday2020 #workingmothers #careermothers #aunties #grandmothers #granddaughters #sisters #nieces #daughters

People who are connected with their co-workers often have better physical and psychological wellbeing – reducing the risk of mental health challenge. Feeling connected, cared for and validated is a fundamental human need and without it we don’t function very well. In the workplace, being connected can present health and safety outcomes that positively impact efficiency, productivity and ultimately, the bottom line. Last month, I caught up with my friend, Tricia Roessler – we connected in the workplace more than 30 years ago and recently caught up to reflect on what it felt like, being us back then. We talked about the concept of connection - recognising how simple acts of kindness and care helped us achieve our best and be safe in a pressured environment. Also, we celebrated INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (MARCH 8), acknowledging Tricia's work, over the decades – connecting people, across the world, to higher education and creating opportunities for so many to engage in academic pursuits that may have been out of their reach. Remember, it really is OK to not be OK!! #workplacewellbeing #healthandsafety #mentalhealth #kindness #care