Auscast Inspiration

Inspired By Daniel J. Phillips 2.0, follows on from Isabella Taylor’s first episode with him in 2020 when she was just 9 years old.

Daniel J. Phillips:

• Writer/director of feature film Awoken and writer/director/producer of feature film Diabolic set to be released in Australia in 2025;
• Owner and creative director at Anomaly.

Daniel was one of five South Australian filmmakers to represent S...

In this episode of Inspired By, Isabella Taylor chats with Swipee creators—Ben, Jacob, and Sam—three young entrepreneurs who launched a global card game business before high school. They share how their card game started in a classroom, the challenges they overcame with manufacturing and marketing, and how community support helped Swipee thrive. The boys open up about school balance, ...

In this episode of Inspired By hosted by Isabella Taylor, Year 12 student and co-college captain Amy Wallace shares her advocacy for AI in education, her experience speaking at South Australia’s Teen Parliament, and the ethical challenges students and schools face as AI continues to evolve. From school-based AI policies to her book project and colour analy...

What’s the secret to making the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free for your child and yourself?

Kate Mason is joined by Dr. Victoria Waller, an educator and expert in learning differences with over 40 years of experience.

Together, they share creative strategies for keeping kids engaged during school holidays (without screens!), easing back-to-school anxiety, and creating positive routines weeks in advance.

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Food additives have an enormous impact on us. Preservatives, and colourings affect our health and behaviour.

In this episode Kate shares her personal experience of eliminating these from her family's diet and seeing immediate improvements in their health. Guests Tracey Fry and Joanne Ling, creators of Additive Free Lifestyle, also share their experiences and discuss the importance of understanding what is in our food. They highligh...

In this episode of Inspired By, host Isabella Taylor sits down with radio legend Sean Craig Murphy, owner of the Australian Radio School. Sean shares his passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of broadcasters, offering insights into how his decades of radio experience have shaped his unique approach to education. From his start as a roller rink DJ to founding one of Australia’s top radio schools, Sean’s ...

Hey that's mine.

I saw it first.

Too bad. Finders’ keepers. Losers’ weepers.

No need to even ask if this sounds familiar. It does. But there are ways to manage sibling rivalries. Actually understanding your children’s personality types and preferences can go a long way to keeping the peace.

Guest: Sandra Etherington

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Read Sandra’s article "Navigating Sibling Conflict"

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When traveling do you prefer to be highly organized and structured? Loose and available for what catches your whim? Or somewhere in between.

It’s all good when it’s just you traveling. It gets complicated when you have traveling companions, particularly if they don’t share your preferences.

Guest: Stephanie Noon

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Contact Kate:

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Struggling to balance screen time, play, and family wellness? You’re not alone!

Kate chats with Dr. Nick Fuller about his research-backed lifestyle plan to create healthier families.

They look at the final two steps of Nick’s program: embracing daily play and tackling screen time to promote better sleep, movement, and overall health. 

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05:13 – Why unstructured play is vital for kids and adults alik...

Is your Christmas full of festive chaos, quiet introspection, or heartfelt traditions?

Kate explores how our MBTI personality types shape the way we celebrate the holidays.

From extroverted party planners to introverted peace-seekers, and from intuitive gift givers to sensing traditionalists, Kate offers thoughtful advice to create balance and joy for everyone.

Featuring heartwarming stories of Christmas traditions from special gue...

How can families truly transform their eating habits for the better?

Dr Nick Fuller, a leading expert on obesity and the bestselling author of Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids, explores practical, science-backed strategies for overcoming food fussiness, breaking the yo-yo dieting cycle, and creating healthier mealtime habits.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or someone passionate about nutrition, this episode offers actionable ti...

How do modern parenting ideals and evolving grandparent roles intertwine in today’s world?

Kate links up with a mother and her daughter to look at the challenges and joys of parenting and grandparenting.

They explore balancing old-school values with contemporary techniques, managing emotional moments with children, and the delicate art of maintaining strong family communication.

From screen time debates to how grandparents and pare...

From discipline to communication. Have you ever stopped to think about how your childhood shapes the way you parent today?

Steph Noon, an experienced life coach and trauma specialist, and her daughter Kate Thorn, a busy mom join Kate.

Together, they discuss the evolution of parenting styles across generations, the challenges of modern-day information overload, and the wisdom gained from blending tradition with cutting-edge psycholo...

Are you tired of living with your adult kids? The phenomenon of adult children living at home with their parents has become increasingly common, leaving many to wonder: is this the new normal?

Kate looks at the realities of adults living with their parents, whether due to economic challenges or shifting cultural norms.

Joined by life coach Jeanine Mouchawar, they discuss how to navigate this complex dynamic with grace and mutual re...

Are you a little superstitious, or maybe just a little "stitious?"

Kate Mason dives deep into the world of superstitions, from quirky wedding traditions and curious rituals to their psychological roots and cultural origins.

With stories from her daughter's recent wedding, Kate explores how superstitions shape our lives, whether it's crossing fingers, tossing salt, or athletes' game-day routines.

She even relates these habits ...

Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when dealing with your child's temperament clashes?

Do you wish you could understand and respond to their emotional needs more effectively?

Kate explores how our unique temperaments—sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic, and melancholic—affect our responses to conflict and shape the ways we repair relationships.

She shares insights and practical techniques to handle arguments with empathy, ...

Are you energized by lively conversations or do big social events drain your batteries?

Kate examines the intriguing dynamics between extroverts and introverts, exploring how each personality type navigates big gatherings.

Whether you thrive in social settings or need solitude to recharge, Kate discusses the impact of these preferences on relationships, mental well-being, and self-awareness.

Through relatable stories—including how ...

Is perimenopause just the “second puberty” we never saw coming?

In this episode of, host Kate Mason and guest Unna Goldsworthy dive deep into perimenopause, breaking down what it really is, how it impacts women’s physical and emotional health, and how understanding it can improve relationships at home and at work.

From managing symptoms to societal shifts like corporate policies supporting menopausal women, this conversation sheds ...

Weddings: magical, stressful, and full of surprises—would you relive your big day?

In this episode, Kate dives into all things wedding-related as her daughter Cassie prepares to walk down the aisle.

From the curveballs that can throw off wedding plans to how personality types like MBTI shape the process, Kate shares personal anecdotes and explores wedding traditions around the globe.

Whether you’ve had your own perfect or not-so-pe...