52Q

We spend a huge part of our lives at work, so we would hope that it would be an enjoyable experience, working alongside colleagues that we get along with.

But what happens when the culture in the workplace is less than enjoyable?  Worse still, what should we do if we find ourselves in a toxic workplace?

To help us answer this question is Margit Mansfield who is the CEO of Keogh Consulting, and a passionate leader in the areas ...

Even when we're trying to focus on the real meaning of Christmas, it's still a crazy time of year.

Trying to juggle purchasing presents, shopping lists, family commitments and school holidays is challenging to say the least.  But how can we slow down and really enjoy this time of year.

To help us answer this question is Bonnie Black, AKA Little Miss Organised.  Bonnie is a professional organiser leading a team that servic...

First comes the wedding that gets planned for months, sometimes even years.  But what happens as you start to navigate life as a married couple?  How do you manage different backgrounds and expectations?

To help is answer this question is Sabrina Peters who is a pastor and registered psychologist, passionate about integrating faith, evidence-based science, biblical principles, and mental health.

She is married to Ben, and...

When you ask someone how they have been going, what response do you get?  It seems like busy and tired are a lot of people's default responses.

Should we just be tired all of the time?  What are some of the ways being overtired affects us?  And what can we do about it, so that we don't feel fatigued all of the time.

To help us answer these questions is Kelli Kieselbach, who is a qualified Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist with a...

In the hit TV series 'Nashville', the country superstar Juliette Barnes says that "I don't have friends, I have people who want to be seen with me".  No matter our circumstances, we can all suffer from loneliness and feeling like we've lost touch with our friends.

To help us answer our question about friendship is Sheridan Voysey, an Australian broadcaster and author living in Oxford in the UK.  Sheridan has written eight books, is...

We've all been through our 'I'm ditching tech' or 'I'm giving up social media' phases, but it never often sticks.  Technology is all pervasive in modern life; from work, to the home, parenting life and leisure.

How can we set good digital boundaries with technology?  Is there a way of keeping professional and personal lives seperate?  And how should I best model technology use to my kids?

To help us answer all of these questions an...

Society has preconditioned all of us to believe that we can only find meaning within a romantic relationship.

But what about those who are single because of death or divorce?  What about people who have deliberately chosen to be single? Or the many people who just haven't met their life partner yet?

It is not true that we need to be in a romantic relationship to find happiness and meaning in life.

To help us explore this topic is R...

Halloween is huge in the United States; in fact there is now more money spent on Halloween than on Christmas and Easter.

And while Halloween has never been huge in Australia, it is slowly becoming more popular... not helped by retail giants who want to cash in on sales of decorations and chocolates.

This now begs the question for many families - should we be celebrating Halloween? Is it all just a bit of harmless fun? What about Al...

In this episode we're looking at ways that we can make a difference in our own worlds and getting some inspiration from Naa Anang and Nicola Olyslagers (née McDermott).

Naa and Nicola are both elite athletes, and have both represented Australia in track and field.

Naa etched her name into the annals of athletic history by winning both the Australian long jump and 100-meter title in 2019 – a feat that had not been achieved in over 7...

More and more is known about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how it affects the lives of both children and adults.

October is ADHD Awareness Month, so on this episode of 52Q, we're asking the question 'do I have ADHD, or just a poor attention span?'

To help us answer this question is Lindy Hadges, who is a psychotherapist based in Sydney who specialises in ADHD and ASD.  

For more information, ADHD resources, an...

Someone cuts you off in traffic.  The kids won't stop fighting. Or your colleague just can't get a handle on cleaning up their lunch mess.

There's plenty of things that can make us angry - but what should we do if we are feeling angry all the time?

To help us answer this question is clinical psychologist Valerie Ling.  Valerie runs the Sydney psychology practice Centre for Effective Living, and has interests in treating parents, tr...

We all know that we need to get enough sleep - yet sleep is the first thing we're willing to sacrifice in order to do more of the stuff we love!

Sleep is linked to a whole range of mental and physical health benefits, so why is it that we can ditch it so easily? And why do we actually need to prioritise getting adequate sleep every night?

Dr Moira Junge is a health psychologist and the CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, as well as...

Do you ever wish you could find the time to read more books?  You know, ditch the Netflix binge or the doom scrolling and read something for education or leisure?

Maybe you see yourself as not the reading type and don't know where to start.

In this episode our very own Steff Willis is donning the expert cap and exploring ways that we can read more.  Steff, on average, reads over 50 books a year!

But no matter how many books you wan...

One topic that has come up time and time again on the podcast is getting professional help if you're struggling in a particular area.

But what about if you've never done counselling or therapy before?  It can be a daunting experience booking in your first session when you don't know what to expect.

To help us answer the question 'what can I expect from counselling' is Kerrie Sweetman from Siloam Wellness Centre.

Siloam provide trau...

When we're bombarded with images of what society thinks we should look like, it can be hard to find a balance between staying healthy and body image?

If we look a certain way does that mean we're not healthy?  And what does the Bible have to say about health and body image?

To help us answer this question in Hannah Craven, who is an Associate Lecturer in Christian Thought at Ridley College in Melbourne.  She is also an ordained Ang...

Everyone wants to be a good friend, and often we can wonder if we are being a good friend, or how we could do better.

In the current social media age, where a huge proportion of the population is reporting high levels of loneliness, it's more important than ever to maintain our friendships.

To help us answer the question is Dr Brian Harris. Dr Harris is a sought out speaker, teacher, leader and writer.

A widely respected theologian...

The number one question asked by millennials online is 'how do I deal with my shame?'

The issue of shame affects just about everyone on the planet, and can often take root in the early stages of our development.

To help us answer this question is Jon Bergmann.  Jon works in leadership and organisational development, and believes that helping people thrive has a positive impact on the ecosystem of their entire life.

Jon is also a so...

Change can be hard, right? From something as simple as our taste in music, to things as complicated as our career choices or relationships, making change can be difficult.

This only gets harder as we get older.  But being open to change helps keep us young and helps us move forward in life, so it's important we can handle it.

To help us answer the question of coping with change, we have an absolute expert in the field!

Michael McQu...

If we are people of faith, it is almost certain that we will go through times of both doubt and suffering - often at the same time.

How do we cope with those times of uncertainty?  Especially when Western society has tried hard to do away with suffering and hiding that aspect of human life as much as possible.

Dan Sweetman is the host of the 96five podcast The Deep End, which explores the complex tension between faith and doubt, an...