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Today’s guest, Andrea Gullick, has lived through moments that reshape a life -nursing her newborn through cancer, becoming widowed at 27, and rebuilding herself from the inside out. Those experiences became the foundation of her work as a speaker, mentor, and wellbeing and culture specialist, helping people understand themselves with honesty, courage, and compassion. In this conversation, Andrea shares the turning points that shaped her, the emotional intelligence born from grief, and the belief that real strength comes from deep self awareness. It’s a story of loss, rebuilding, and choosing to rise with intention. And what makes Andrea’s voice so compelling is the way she translates her lived experience into practical, human‑centred wisdom, the kind that shifts how we show up in our relationships, our workplaces, and our own internal worlds. Her story isn’t just inspiring; it’s a reminder of what becomes possible when we stop running from ourselves and start listening inward.Andrea Gullick – Empowering Growth & ConnectionsAndrea Gullick | LinkedInInstagram - Andrea Gullickopen.spotify.com - Comfortable In Your Own Skin On behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support services  CREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Andrea GullickEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour

This episode discusses anxiety, depression, self‑harm, and suicidal thoughts, which may be distressing for some listeners.Today, Mel sits down with Bodie Morris, the Queensland athlete and founder of Alchemy Wears, whose raw honesty online has made him a standout voice for youth mental health. Before he was sharing straight‑up reflections on Instagram and TikTok, Bodie was a teenager fighting a brutal internal battle: crippling anxiety, relentless panic attacks, depression that swallowed whole days, and self‑harm that became a desperate attempt to cope with pain he didn’t know how to name. On the outside, he was a Queensland representative soccer player. On the inside, he was unravelling. What helped pull him back were the right people in the medical support network who finally saw what he was going through and stepped in before things got worse. Now, Bodie is using everything he survived to push for better mental‑health support in schools, calling out the gaps that nearly cost him his life and championing early intervention for kids who feel invisible. His insight is sharp, grounded, and shaped by lived experience and this conversation lands exactly where it needs to.(1) Instagram - Bodie Morris Alchemy Wears Bodie Morris (@bodie.morris) | TikTok What is CYMHS? (aka Child and Youth Mental Health Service) | Children's Health QueenslandOn behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support services  CREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Bodie MorrisEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour 

Norm grew up knowing that his father had spent his final years homeless on the streets of London - a fact he didn’t fully comprehend as a child, but one that stayed with him as a quiet, defining thread. That early awareness shaped his understanding of how quickly people can fall through the cracks, and it planted the conviction that safety and dignity should never be out of reach for anyone. Years later, that conviction crystallised when he noticed a near‑empty carpark at night and recognised its untapped potential. That moment sparked the creation of Beddown, the social enterprise he founded in 2018 to transform underutilised carparks into safe, temporary accommodation for people sleeping rough. After several years establishing and growing the initiative, Norm stepped away from Beddown and has since moved into new purpose‑driven work. Today, Norm channels his energy into Prison Transport Group, where he serves as CEO, focusing on connection, safety, and dignity for families navigating the justice system. His mission has evolved, but the through‑line remains the same: creating practical, compassionate solutions for people who are too often overlooked. His early life didn’t give him grief to carry, it gave him clarity about the kind of change he wanted to make.Norm McGillivray | LinkedInhttps://prisontransport.com.au/(17) Facebook - Beddown On behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support services  CREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Norm McGillivrayEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour

Norm grew up knowing that his father had spent his final years homeless on the streets of London - a fact he didn’t fully comprehend as a child, but one that stayed with him as a quiet, defining thread. That early awareness shaped his understanding of how quickly people can fall through the cracks, and it planted the conviction that safety and dignity should never be out of reach for anyone. Years later, that conviction crystallised when he noticed a near‑empty carpark at night and recognised its untapped potential. That moment sparked the creation of Beddown, the social enterprise he founded in 2018 to transform underutilised carparks into safe, temporary accommodation for people sleeping rough. After several years establishing and growing the initiative, Norm stepped away from Beddown and has since moved into new purpose‑driven work. Today, Norm channels his energy into Prison Transport Group, where he serves as CEO, focusing on connection, safety, and dignity for families navigating the justice system. His mission has evolved, but the through‑line remains the same: creating practical, compassionate solutions for people who are too often overlooked. His early life didn’t give him grief to carry, it gave him clarity about the kind of change he wanted to make.Norm McGillivray | LinkedInhttps://prisontransport.com.au/(17) Facebook - Beddown On behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support services  CREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Norm McGillivrayEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour

In this episode, Mel sits down with Janelle and Penny from Respect Inc, Queensland’s sex worker–led organisation advocating for safety, rights, and dignity in an industry long shaped by stigma and criminalisation. It’s a conversation arriving at a historic moment: after decades of campaigning by groups like Respect Inc and DecrimQLD, Queensland has now passed laws to decriminalise sex work, a reform designed to improve safety, workplace rights, and personal autonomy for sex workers across the state. Janelle and Penny unpack what this shift really means on the ground, how outdated laws once restricted basic safety strategies, forced most workers outside the legal framework, and criminalised everyday practices that other industries take for granted. They speak candidly about the challenges that still remain, from the legacy of policing practices to the gaps in support services and the ongoing need for community education and cultural change. The conversation also explores the recent updates to Queensland’s consent laws, and how these reforms intersect with the lived experiences of sex workers - particularly when it comes to reporting violence, navigating the justice system, and holding offenders accountable. They highlight the reality that while legislative change is a crucial step, true safety requires a shift in how society, institutions, and systems value and protect sex workers. Together, they offer a clear, grounded picture of where progress has been made, where barriers persist, and what a fully equitable future for sex workers in Queensland could look like. It’s an honest, insightful, and deeply necessary discussion with two advocates who have spent years pushing for evidence‑based reform, human rights, and respect. Laws in Queensland https://respectqld.org.au/sex-work-and-the-laws-in-queensland/Consent Laws https://respectqld.org.au/new-consent-laws-for-qld-what-you-need-to-know/Respect QLD | Support for Queensland sex workers(10) Facebook Respect Inc(1) Instagram Respect Inc On behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support servicesCREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Janelle and PennyEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour

A conversation with Tiffanee Cook is never just a conversation, it’s an invitation to step into the ring with your own story, to face the parts of yourself you’ve outrun, and to discover what strength really feels like when it’s earned from the inside out. Tiffanee’s early years shaped her in ways she wouldn’t fully understand until much later. She carried unspoken pain, unprocessed experiences, and a quiet determination that kept her moving even when she didn’t yet have the tools to make sense of it all. Everything began to shift the day she stepped into a boxing gym. What started as a physical outlet quickly became a lifeline - a place where discipline met emotion, where movement unlocked memory, and where she finally had the space to confront what she’d spent years suppressing. Through boxing, Tiffanee didn’t just build strength; she found herself. She found language for her story, compassion for her younger self, and a pathway to healing that would eventually shape her life’s work. Today she’s a speaker, coach, and the creator of Roll With The Punches, a platform grounded in raw honesty, resilience, and the belief that our hardest moments can become our greatest catalysts for change. In this episode, Mel and Tiff explore:The pivotal experiences that shaped her early lifeHow boxing became a mirror, a teacher, and a turning pointThe connection between physicality and emotional healingWhat it means to process long‑suppressed trauma through movementHer evolution into a coach, speaker, and storytellerWhy she believes resilience is something you build, not something you’re born with This is a conversation about healing through honesty, finding identity through adversity, and learning to roll with the punches, literally and metaphorically. Tiffanee brings grit, humour, vulnerability, and a fierce commitment to growth that makes her story not just inspiring, but deeply human. Roll With The Punches Podcast | Speaker, Coach, Podcaster(1) Instagram Tiffanee CookTiffanee Cook | LinkedIn(20+) Facebook Tiffanee CookMark Seymour & The Undertow - The Boxer (Official Video) - YouTube On behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support services  CREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Tiffanee CookEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour

In this episode, Mel sits down with Heidi Horne, speaker, author, traveler, coach, stress strategist and the creator of the One‑Minute Reset™, a simple but powerful method for shifting your state of mind in just 60 seconds.Heidi’s story is one of movement, across countries, careers, and inner landscapes. For years, she was the woman who could do everything, juggling work, family, and life at full speed. But it was a single moment of clarity that changed her trajectory, prompting her to rethink what it means to live well, feel grounded, and truly choose your mindset. Her journey through travel, reinvention, and self‑discovery now fuels her mission: helping people interrupt stress in real time and reclaim calm, clarity, and energy.Together, Mel and Heidi explore the experiences that shaped her, from the adventures that expanded her worldview to the challenges that taught her how quickly our inner state can spiral, and how quickly it can be reset. They dive into the science‑backed tools behind the One‑Minute Reset™, the power of micro‑moments, and the idea that wellbeing doesn’t require hours of meditation or perfect routines. Sometimes, it starts with a single breath, a pause, or a shift in attention.This conversation is for anyone who feels stretched thin, stuck on autopilot, or curious about how to influence their mindset in a way that’s practical, compassionate, and sustainable. Heidi brings warmth, honesty, and a grounded sense of possibility - reminding us that change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be transformative.If you’re ready to rethink stress, reframe your day, and rediscover the small choices that shape your life, you’re in the right place.Heidi HorneHEIDI HORNE | LinkedInOne-Minute Reset Book - Heidi HorneOne-Minute Reset: Reset Your Mind, Reclaim Your Life in Just 60 Seconds : Horne, Heidi: Amazon.com.au: BooksToday Show Interview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oaCwqcgxwHooegebXp72JHjt0TAnkuYq/view?usp=sharingOn behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support services  CREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Heidi HornEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour 

In this episode, Mel sits down with Jools Purchase, the creative force behind Haus of Jools, whose path has taken her from the salon floor to the stage and back again, returning to hair with a renewed sense of artistry, purpose, and connection. Jools began her career as a hairdresser, but it was dance that pulled her into a world of movement, discipline, and self‑expression. When she eventually found her way back to hair, she brought all of that with her, the storytelling, the emotion, the intuition - transforming her craft into something far deeper than technique. Today, she’s built a space and a philosophy that challenge the idea of being “just a hairdresser,” honouring the intimacy, creativity, and emotional labour that define the industry. In this conversation, Mel and Jools explore the choices that shaped her journey, the realities and rewards of running her own salon, and her honest perspective on the beauty world - the connection, the pressure, the identity, and the love that sits at the centre of it all. They talk ambition, artistry, community, and the power of creating a space where people feel seen. This is a story about evolution, courage, and choosing the life you want. Jools brings warmth, wisdom, and a spark that makes her impossible to forget.Instagram - Jools PurchaseInstagram - Haus_of_JoolsHaus of Jools On behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced. The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support: Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Home | 1800RESPECT National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceKids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800Ask Izzy Search over 450,000 support services  CREDITS:Host: Melissa AlsemgeestGuest: Jools PurchaseEditor: Robert Alsemgeest GET IN TOUCH:      https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour