Embracing It All

Join our conversation with the wise, humble and wonderful Tina Gibson of Adelaide Mindfulness as she shares her raw and authentic story of struggles in her life and her journey with developing her own practices for mindful self compassion . Hear how this deepened her existing understanding and practice of mindfulness, and how she pioneered the teaching of this approach in South Australia. Learning directly from Kristen Neff and Chris Germer, the originators of this powerful approach, Tina has a unique insight and perspective to bring. This conversation certainly filled our cups- we hope it does the same for you!

Get to know Deb McKay. Deb is a Highly Accomplished Teacher with a passion for excellence in education, and an expert in metacognition and self-regulated learning. She places students at the centre of learning. She is a proud Mum to three young adult children. We know you will want to hear her words of wisdom and experience about navigating life sustainably between study, career, marriage, parenting, and supportive relationships.

Meet Dr Kathy Fogarty, Clinical Psychologist, parent, adult diagnosed ADHDer, surfer, avid reader, and warm, deeply compassionate human. Kathy shares her struggles and wisdom learned through growing up in the country with a caring single parent with a serious mental illness, leaving school early, attending university as a career-change adult, completing a combined Masters and PhD in clinical psychology, and how she came to embrace meaningful and helpful self-care practices for herself.

Get to know Mark Oates, all around good person, and learn about his career transition from full time senior Public Servant, to award winning Opera Singer with a passion for music education. Hear about how Mark has navigated a challenging mental health journey alongside a successful career and relationship so far and found his way to a life filled with meaning and engagement.

Meet retired clinical Psychologist Sue Martin and hear about her amazing personal contribution to the development of the psychology workforce in South Australia. Follow her career change from public servant to Chief Clinical Psychologist in the South Australian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Hear her reflections on life as a busy working parent (and grandparent) and navigating work as a psychologist while supporting close family members also struggling with their mental health.

Join us in conversation with Craig Bonnett, experienced educator, leader in student well-being, avid cyclist, dedicated father and stepfather. Share in Craig's career journey and the joys and challenges of raising a child with profound disability.

Meet Ruth Fallon, actor, martial arts instructor, action and intimacy choreographer for tv and film. From starring in Nickelodeon's The Fairies, to integrating her passion for martial arts into her career, hear Ruth's journey into acting, how she came to love martial arts and how she has navigated the unexpected challenges life has thrown her way.

Meet your co-host Lisa Shetler, clinical psychologist, business owner, author and busy working foster parent. Share her journey into psychology, early career pressures, starting a business , self compassion and unexpected opportunities.

Co-host Dr Lisa Kettler shares her own journey through life as a professional woman navigating career, parenthood, and the joys, struggles and sorrows of life along the way.

Meet your hosts, Clinical Psychologists, Dr Lisa Kettler and Lisa Shetler as they welcome you to Embracing It All and give you a taste of of what to expect on this brand new podcast!