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Intimate, honest, unscripted and brave conversations about Men, Women & Happiness.

Hosted by Leanne Kanzler and Scott McLaughlin

Leanne Kanzler is a qualified Psychologist, Coach, TEDx Speaker, and #1 Best Selling Author who works with people who have experienced trauma, relationship issues, breakups and more. Having gone through a break-up after 17 years of marriage and dusting herself off to bring her true and whole self to a new and fulfilling relationship, she "gets it" fro

m both a personal and professional perspective

Scott McLaughlin is a subject matter expert in measuring and interpreting people's thinking patterns for the purposes of better understanding Communities, Customers and Paradigms that influence our behaviours. He enjoys journeying curiously through the issues in our society, such as a lack of genuine connection, the isolation and loneliness pandemic, the changing role of Men in relationship dynamics and ultimately what makes us truly happy.

04/02/2024

Have you ever really considered how important trust is?

Last week I was talking to an SBS reporter about trust. She is researching for an upcoming show on the subject and she asked some really good questions that expanded the concept of trust.

* How important is trust in the workplace?
* What does it take to rebuild trust?
* In relationship, when trust is broken, can that really be repaired?
* What about if trust is destroyed in childhood, how does that affect adult relationship?

We talked for about thirty minutes on these and the concept of trust, and we easily could have discussed this for another 3o minutes!

The reality is, without trust, particularly trust of yourself, then life is pretty darn difficult.

When you can believe in yourself and your ability to handle any situation, then it actually doesn't matter what others say to you.

Take that in.

When you believe in yourself, you can truly handle any situation!

How?

* You are able to set clear boundaries.

* You say NO, or YES and mean it

* You are willing and able to walk away from that which no longer serves you.

* You are able to discuss your feelings about the situation and create change.

* You have an innate feeling of safety and wellbeing.

* You know that you are supported by the people around you who actually matter.

* You have trust in your decisions and ability to read others!

Given you have been in, or maybe still are, in a difficult relationship - friends, family or partner, then a lack of trust is more than likely something that haunts you. It’s the little things that can really cause a problem.

Like not being able to speak your truth because you fear other’s wont, or cant hold space for you.

Or feeling insecure because past bad behaviour has left you feeling like no one can be trusted, which makes it really difficult to have a good relationship.

There are so many ways that a separation or divorce can leave the sense of trust feeling like it was a distant memory.

If any of this resonates with you I would like to invite you to attend a two day workshop on 1st and 2nd March where we will be focusing on rebuilding trust, particularly trust in YOURSELF.

We already have people booked and places are limited.

So to find out more, and reserve you place click here
"Building Trust: Reconnecting with Intimacy and Embracing Vulnerability."
Early bird offer ends on 16th Feb 2024

There is also very limited space for three people (or 3 couples) to stay the night, one of those spaces has already been secured!

🎟️ Limited Seats. Secure Yours Today!

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22/01/2024

Do you know how courageous you are?

Have you ever considered how courageous you truly are?

I would bet that you haven’t really.

That in fact you have done the opposite. You have told yourself that you are not courageous. That there is nothing particularly special about the things you have done in your life.

There might be a couple of times that you own as courageous. Maybe a time you jumped off a high place into the water. Or perhaps the time you took a leap of faith and really stepped out of your comfort zone.

The reality is that everyone is tremendously brave.

Think about it.

From the time of conception we are growing so rapidly. The baby is already learning. It is taking on board what is going on for mum and dad, and when it comes into the world there is a sudden shock to the senses, and yet with all that, the baby thrives.

They take their first step, fall, and try again. No matter what happens, no matter how many bumps to the head, how many falls, they keep trying until they get it.

And then the child, you, leave the security of home to start school. Its scary. But you did it. You made friends, you learnt new things, you pushed through bullying, and failed exams, and insecurities, and you did what you had to do.

Before you knew it school was over and you were thrust in the world as an adult with barely any training. You got yourself a job, perhaps went to university, moved out of home, found a partner, had s*x for the first time. All these things take courage.

And I could go on an on about all the everyday things we do that could simply stop us in our tracks.

But they don’t.

Because we learn to trust ourselves and the process. We learn how to deal with the difficult times, and when we fall, we learn that we can get back up.

And a part of that is therapy.

If you are reading this then you have likely been to therapy. And wow, that takes a lot of courage! To trust a complete stranger with your deepest thoughts. Perhaps things you have never told anyone before.

To know deep down that you need help, and you will do whatever it takes to get that help takes commitment, effort and nerve.

Not everyone has that.

Many people sit in their fear and the belief that no one can help them. Or perhaps they self-medicate with drugs, alcohol, or social media.

It’s far more painful to go it alone, it’s not necessary. But even that takes courage.

Imagine, if we, as adults, still had the same courage that a baby had.

That no matter how many falls, we got up and tried again. We accepted all the help we could get with no pride, no judgement, no putting ourselves down. We just accepted that help with gratitude and courage and moved on.

Wouldn’t that be good.

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19/01/2024

Have you ever asked yourself "What Makes me Happy?"

Scott and I asked this question of each other and to be honest we both looked at each other blankly for a moment.

It took a while to figure out all the things that we can do to create happiness.

Being able to give our attention to the things that create happiness rather that the things that upset us is very important!

Happiness is created not only from what we DO but also from what we EAT and how we THINK about ourselves and the world around us. If we want to live a life we love we have to create that. We have to work on it, it doesn't just happen magically!

What we accept into our bodies and minds, including toxic screen time and people, all make a big difference to true happiness.

Leanne and Scott discuss the simple things in life that create happiness and how these activities can really create a big impact.

14/01/2024

What is Ghosting and why does it affect so many people in the world of dating?

If you have spent any time on internet dating sites you probably have come across the unfortunate experience of being ghosted, or maybe you have ghosted someone.

This happens when suddenly the person you are talking to just disappears, no goodbye, no you are not for me, just gone.

It can create a lot of stress and anxiety.

Leanne and Scott discuss how ghosting affects the person being ghosted, and that it means the ‘ghoster’ misses out on an opportunity.

Find out what this opportunity is and how it matters!

If you want to find happiness in online dating, this podcast is for you!

27/12/2023

Is age truly a barrier when it comes to love and happiness?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to date someone that is 15 years younger or older than you, maybe even 20 years? Maybe you already have. How did it go?

Perhaps you have had feelings for someone but felt too embarrassed to go there due to the age difference.

Maybe your friends and family have stopped you from having an amazing connection with someone else because they thought it would never work.

We have all seen relationships where the man is many years older than the woman and have probably judged this too.

And of course, if it is the other way around the judgements come thick and fast.

Today Scott and myself talk about the age difference and how it might not actually matter, and where it does matter.

27/12/2023

Today we give an intro to our co-host Scott McLaughlin. Scott takes an avid and curious view on Men, Women, Relationships and Happiness.

His blog www.softenthef**kup.com goes some way to exploring these issues and interviews with scores of men provide unique insights into the challenges and opportunities for men.

Like you, Scott has faced his own challenges in life and love. He talks about this bravely and openly, and is committed to using these challenges to commit to change and growth, for himself and others.

27/12/2023

Today we will be talking to Leanne Kanzler and hearing about her journey to date.

The twists and turns of her life, the changes in her beliefs and where she decides to direct her energy. Life's challenges have ultimately guided Leanne to the space she is in today, a space she recognises as an inner journey that never really ends.

Why does the topic matter to happiness?

Leanne describes herself as feeling almost like she was flat-lining when it comes to emotion. Not feeling joy or happiness, anger or true sadness. You might say comfortably numb. This went on for years.

It's only through intense inner work that she has come to understand how to surrender to her heart and listen to those niggles and be guided to a place of happiness.

22/11/2023

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19/11/2023

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