What does it feel like being you today? With Rae Bonney

23/01/2024

19/01/2024

Mike Rolls is a survivor of one of the deadliest diseases on the planet - meningococcal.

One day in 2001, this sport-mad teenager headed off on a football trip and then overnight, was fighting for his life, with only a five percent chance of living.

When he regained consciousness, Mike had lost his right leg, half his left foot, two fingers and part of his nose, along with extensive internal injuries.

From here, Mike went on to tackle recovery with what the world now knows as an inherent spirit of resilience and steadfast tenacity.

This characteristic has coloured in so many other spaces that has made Mike an icon of admiration and inspiration for what he is, rather than the turn of events that challenged him.

A proud husband and father, fitness enthusiast, Australian golf champion and passionate advocate, Mike uses his voice to engage all communities, whilst supporting charities Limbs 4 Life Australia and Interplast Australia & New Zealand.

And that’s just the short of it.

I cannot wait to hear the rest of what it feels like, being Mike Rolls, this coming Sunday 21 January, between 10.00am and 12noon at 94.1FM 3WBC.

Tune in on your dial, if you’re a local, otherwise, stream live from anywhere around the world at https://www.3wbc.org.au/

What does it feel like, being you, today?
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11/01/2024

Ben Moore is an apiarist [AY] + [P*E] + [UH] + [RIST] (which is the fancy name for a Beekeeper), environmentalist, father, food-lover and owner of Ben's Bees...

15/12/2023

Ben Moore is an apiarist [AY] + [P*E] + [UH] + [RIST] (which is the fancy name for a Beekeeper), environmentalist, father, food-lover and owner of Ben's Bees. 🐝 🍯

Being exposed to nature and farming from an early age, and with three decades of experience behind him, Ben started Ben’s Bees in 2008.

Since then, Ben has been very “buzzy” expanding his hive of industry and crosspollinating beekeeping, honey production, safe rehoming of bee colonies - not to mention “swarming” the world with his dedication to advocacy, education and mentoring.

With a focus on ethical and natural beekeeping practices, Ben is committed to educating the community about bees and their vital connection to the environment and our everyday lives.

Join me, tomorrow (Sunday, 16 December), for this stinger of a show with Ben Moore - covering all the many things about his bee-liefs, well-beeing and many other bee-hiviours.

Tune in between 10.00am and 12noon at 94.1FM 3WBC - You can also stream live from anywhere around the world https://www.3wbc.org.au/

What does it feel like, being you, today?

11/12/2023

Sharing a perspective on what it feels like being a man in Australian, blue-collar workplaces, evoked a lot of discussion at yesterday’s Men's Health World Congress - MHWC.

There are around 75,000 high risk, heavy industry workers in Australia.

Many of these are men who are vulnerable to numerous health related issues and continue to die at every life stage from preventable causes.

It’s not commonly known that a significant number of people who die from preventable causes are male.

By creating environments that hold respectful space to preserve dignity, pride and masculinity:

🗣 Men will speak.
🆘 Men will seek help.
🤦‍♂️ Men will show emotion.

Thank you to the city of Kuching for making everyone so welcome and bringing together a remarkable gathering of minds in the field of men's health, from all parts of the world 🌍 💙 ❤️ 💜 💚 💛.

What does it feel like, being you, today?
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02/12/2023

It's an extraordinary emotion. preparing to travel to the 2023 Men's Health World Congress - MHWC being held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia between 11-13 December. 😀.

I'll be presenting a little abstract of simple, yet compelling data, collected from my years of work, addressing male dominated, heavy industry, high risk workplaces here in Australia.

This is indeed, an honor and amazing chance to demonstrate the many things that ignite, inspire and drive me to ensure better lives for men and boys here and around the world.

I'll be learning from some of the worlds leading experts and researchers in men's health and, for the first time, meeting fellow members of Global Action on Men's Health Peter Baker, Derek Griffiths and Robin Hadley who'll also be presenting in their areas of expertise and accomplishment.

If you're in the neighborhood of the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) during 11-13 December, it's not too late to register and attend https://lnkd.in/gwd7Nqig

What does it feel like, being you, today?

09/10/2023

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌏 . Unmind has been generous and instrumental in organising a number of panel discussions around the globe, including this one with myself, Dr Aileen, Luke O'Connor and Rhys Remeika today at 11am AEDT. Click on on the QR code below to join us. 😀 .

08/10/2023

According to evolutionary psychology, human beings are motivated to engage in behaviours that maximize their genetic fitness. One could also say that every d...

06/09/2023

I feel very grateful for the generosity of Danica Theinert and Kieran Block and their incredible talents that helped build my brand new website 💙 🧡 💚 💜 💛 .

“From Me”, “For You”, I've created a space that connects with what I do, whilst providing a range of useful tools and resources that are designed to be bright, engaging and collaborative😀.

At the "For You" page of the website, I'll be sharing with you my very own weekly wellbeing discoveries, to ignite your interest and inspire different ways of caring for yourself and others.

Thanks for taking a moment to check out my new place and please tell me what you think, on the "Let's Collaborate" page ✍ .

Want to create environments that support good mental health, safety and wellbeing? In my experience, it's simple ... Be kind, be caring, and don't be an @%&*)@!! - raebonney

25/06/2023

Almost 8 years ago, I heard about a guy named Olly Bridge, who was quite the trailblazer in workplace health and wellbeing … groundbreaking stuff, at the tim...

16/06/2023

Almost 8 years ago, I heard about a guy named Olly Bridge, who was quite the trailblazer in workplace health and wellbeing … groundbreaking stuff, at the time.

It’s taken us both, this long to finally meet, and there appears no better moment than to celebrate the last day of Men’s Health Week, live on air, at 3WBC.

Olly has dedicated his life to helping individuals and teams recognise their full potential - achieving extraordinary results. With an enviable career working with elite athletes, from Formula One and Olympic Gymnastics, Olly harnessed the power of Sustainable Peak Performance and honed it into a dynamic methodology that extends far beyond the sports arena.

Since then, Olly’s led high-performing teams in prestigious organisations like BMW & Medibank, gaining a deep understanding of the delicate balance between performance and wellbeing.

Join us, this coming Sunday, 18 June, to hear Olly describe what it feels like, being him … and so much more.

Tune in between 10.00am and 12noon at 94.1FM 3WBC - You can also stream live from anywhere around the world https://www.3wbc.org.au/

What does it feel like, being you, today?

12/06/2023

Men's health and supporting men better in modern society is an enormous challenge. Men are much more likely to take their own lives and suffer physical and m...

05/06/2023

It's not often you’ll find an inspiring leader, sensational storyteller, accomplished artist and creative writer all rolled into one. 😀. Well, Cameron Schwa...

20/05/2023

TUNE IN THIS MORNING, SUNDAY 21 MAY. Between 10.00am and 12 noon at 94.1FM 3WBC - stream live from anywhere around the world at https://www.3wbc.org.au/ 😍

It's not often you find an inspiring leader, sensational storyteller, accomplished artist and creative writer all rolled into one. 😀. Well, Cameron Schwab is “all that” whilst sporting the guernsey of youngest CEO in Victorian Football League history.

I’m very lucky to be meeting Cameron, live on air, this coming Sunday, when he’ll be using every bit of his remarkable talent to paint, what’s sure to be, a exquisite picture of what it feels like, being Cameron Schwab 🖤💛.

TUNE IN, SUNDAY 21 MAY, between 10.00am and 12 noon at 94.1FM 3WBC - You can also stream live from anywhere around the world at https://www.3wbc.org.au/

What does it feel like, being you, today?

19/05/2023

It's not often you find an inspiring leader, sensational storyteller, accomplished artist and creative writer all rolled into one. 😀. Well, Cameron Schwab is “all that” whilst sporting the guernsey of youngest CEO in Victorian Football League history.

I’m very lucky to be meeting Cameron, live on air, this coming Sunday, when he’ll be using every bit of his remarkable talent to paint, what’s sure to be, a exquisite picture of what it feels like, being Cameron Schwab 🖤💛.

TUNE IN, SUNDAY 21 MAY, between 10.00am and 12 noon at 94.1FM 3WBC - You can also stream live from anywhere around the world at https://www.3wbc.org.au/

What does it feel like, being you, today?

03/05/2023

Those who know my work, will be familiar with the sentiment "Be kind, be caring and don't be a @*! #$ - it could be lifesaving" 😍.In April 2023 I was feeling...

15/04/2023

Those who know my work, will be familiar with the sentiment "Be kind, be caring and don't be a @*! #$ - it could be lifesaving" 😍.

Well, tomorrow, I'll be feeling pretty jazzed, speaking with Josh Reid Jones, live, on air at 94.1FM 3WBC. He's a truly remarkable human who's dedicated a life to helping people into just being nice 🥰.

A social impact dynamo, Josh's early life was marked by poverty, violence, and challenging circumstances which, in time, inspired his creation of the The Just Be Nice Project, which, very simply, aims to change the way people help people 👩‍❤️‍👨.

Resisting the urge to blab too much here, I've created 2 hours of space, tomorrow morning for Josh to do all the telling about social impact, positive change, equality of opportunity and of course, what if feels like, being Josh Reid Jones.

Stream live, tomorrow, 16 April, 2023, between 10.00am and 12 noon, from anywhere around the world https://www.3wbc.org.au/ Otherwise set your dial to 94.1FM in you're in the Whitehorse Boroondara Area.

What does it feel like, being you, today?

17/03/2023

A few months ago, I was on a 6am walk with my doggo (Vincent), at our happy place Ruffey Lake Park. Taking advantage of sunrise solitude, I’d applied black hair dye to my head and eyebrows, feeling safe in anonymity during the colour conversion. 🐕 🚶‍♀️ 💚

Around half an hour into our jaunt, I came across a woman and her giant hound, Molly - Vincent and I exchanged greetings and instead of walking on, which is customary, we stopped …..
Little did I know, that I’d stumbled upon an amazing woman and a story that was just “gagging” to be told. 😆 📚

Lisa Sharpe began stand-up comedy, only 5 years ago, at the tender age of 48. She'd finally created a platform for her voice and storytelling gift that she says has been influenced by her late and larger than life, Dad. 💕

Lisa has since, become well known around Australia, for her hilarious anecdotal comedic presence, supporting well-knowns and selling out many events as the headline performer. She has been described as honest, gritty, humorous, warm, charming and ever surprising - I'm hoping to emerge all of this, live on-air at 94.1FM 3WBC.

Join us, tomorrow (Sunday, 19 March), to hear Lisa describe what it feels like, being her … at the same time, highlighting that laughter really is the best medicine. 💊 🤣

Tune in between 10.00am and 12 noon at 94.1FM - You can also stream live from anywhere around the world at https://www.3wbc.org.au/

Remember, it really is OK to not be OK!!

26/02/2023

He claims to make the best cheeseburgers in Albert Park, and have a massive boy crush on edgy pop singer, Pink - but this guy is iconic for many other reason...

17/02/2023

He claims to make the best cheeseburgers in Albert Park, and have a massive boy crush on edgy pop singer, Pink - but this guy is iconic for many other reasons 😊

Known fondly, by many, as ‘The Doc’, Dr Peter Larkins is a Melbourne legend when it comes to sports medicine and his many roles in the media.

Born and bred in Geelong, young boy Larkins was a school athletic superstar who never cooled his heels and went on to represent Australia in the steeplechase at the 1976 Summer Olympics, 1982 Commonwealth Games and the 1981 World Cup.

In his spare time, Doctor Larkins managed to collect a few degrees - an honours in medical science as well as Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – later travelling the world to study sports medicine and then set up a private practice in the 1980s.

Many things led to numerous others, and it was back in 1996 when fellow legend, Eddie McGuire rang to say “I’m doing the footy next year on Triple M and we want you to be part of it”. Peter remained a big personality in footy media until 2018.

Still keen to get behind a mic, he’s joining me live at 94.1FM 3WBC 3WBC to talk about what it feels like being Doctor Peter Larkins … I’m wondering if 2 hours will be enough to pay homage to this amazing man.

Keep us company, this coming Sunday 19 February, 2023, between 10.00am and 12 noon - You can also stream live from anywhere around the world https://www.3wbc.org.au/

What does it feel like, being you, today?

28/01/2023

I love encouraging people to think about what they “can” do - rather than what they "can't", and on Sunday 15 January, 2023, I spoke with a couple of the bes...

21/01/2023

Canyoning. I'd never heard of it until today and cannot believe I actually signed us up for this 🙀. Thankfully, the sheer beauty of Crystal Canyon, overrode my intense fear of heights and falling (not to mention watching my little sweetheart run at everything with such gusto 🤩. Luke and Peter from Cairns Canyoning could not have made this a better experience - their patience, care, encouragement and cracking humour, got me to the end 🙏.

17/01/2023

Modern males are struggling. Author Richard Reeves outlines the three major issues boys and men face and shares possible solutions.Subscribe to Big Think on ...