Stay In The Loop With Lucy

An interview with Sarah Cloutier about her experience on the show Child Free which was on SBS's Insight program last year and recently replayed. Sarah also talks about valuing what we have to offer the world when we don't by into expectations that don't feel like the right path for ourselves.

From Hornsby Helping the Homeless Day, the Orange Sky Laundry and Sleep in Your Car, Fusion Sydney North have been very busy - I spent some time catching up with them over the last couple of weeks culminating in a sleep out Friday night! Check out the photos at www.stayintheloopwithlucy.com.au

Tim England takes us up close and personal to dementia and how we can educate ourselves to be more aware, understanding and pro-active getting support. With dementia awareness an ever growing topic this podcast is a useful addition to how we can contribute to our own health and wellbeing.

In this episode Lucy Dahill talks to Sally Neighbour the Executive Producer for 4 Corners, Jean Gamble, Psychotherapist and Dean Quirk, primary prevention program facilitator about the impact of the 4 Corners show Australia's Shame about the Don Dale youth Detention Centre in the Northern Territory and the psychological impact of incarceration on young people.

Judy Hopwood was my guest today to discuss Homelessness in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai community. Judy worked as the former MP for Hornsby and set up the original Homelessness Task Force in Hornsby. Hornsby are pioneers when it comes to delivering outreach which does not make homeless people a collective group and puts the whole issue in the 'too hard basket' but works with people who are homeless as individuals who need tailored support. The Task Force now incorporates Ku-ring-gai and are addressing the growing concern of people looking for assistance in the Gordon area. The issues discussed in this interview are transferable anywhere in the world.

Jean Gamble, Trudi-Anne Carmody and Lucy Dahill talk about menopause and hormone fluctuation. From night and day sweats to crankipants, how did we get here and how can we support ourselves?

An in-depth interview with Senior Constable Malcolm Baker Domestic Violence Liaison Officer for Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai and Peter Foster an individual and relationship counsellor. An interview well worth listening to in order to appreciate the responsibility we have to end this cycle of abuse and how we can offer support without causing danger to the person in need of support.

Mikey Nicholas and Pasquale Vartuli join the conversation at the end of Mens health week. We talk about why we should care with a quick look at some shocking statistics, stereotypes, expectations, menopause and much more!