All of us go through good times and bad and develop coping mechanisms through life’s experience. But how much of our resilience is in-built and how much can be learnt with positive behavioural techniques, self-care and mindfulness? Hear from the experts about the power of laughter, the importance of alone time, and the ability to rebuild our foundations when rocked by a crisis, perhaps even coming back stronger as a result.
Artists
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Kerri Sackville
Kerri Sackville is an Australian author, columnist, and social commentator. A long-time contributor to the Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne Age and Sunday Life Magazine, Kerri’s columns are regularly amongst the most widely read across the sites. Kerri has written five works of non-fiction and contributed to three anthologies. Her latest book is The Secret Life of You: How a bit of alone time can change your life, relationships, and maybe the world (Pantera, 2023). Kerri is a regular guest on ABC radio, commercial radio, and podcasts around the country. She lives in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs with her kids and cat.
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Jana Firestone
Jana Firestone is a therapist with over 17 years’ experience working in grief and trauma and with families and young people. Jana is the host and executive producer of The Curious Life Podcast and The Days That Follow and is author of two books – Plot Twist: a personal guide to surviving life’s unexpected curveballs, and bestseller Embracing Change. Jana applies a warm and practical therapist’s lens to learning to survive and eventually thrive during the most challenging days of our lives. Jana is a mother to three young boys and lives with her family in Melbourne.
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Ros Ben-Moshe
Ros Ben-Moshe is a Laughter, Wellbeing and Positivity author and Adjunct lecturer at the School of Public Health and Psychology at La Trobe University, where she coordinates the Laughter, Resilience and Wellbeing online short course for professionals. Ros is author of the international bestseller The Laughter Effect – How to Build Joy, Resilience and Positivity in Your Life and Laughing at cancer – How to Heal with Love, Laughter and Mindfulness. Often called on for expert opinion, she is a regular on the airwaves and has written for many publications including The Huffington Post, Canberra Times, and The Herald Sun.