Real Relationships

Welcome to a special two-part episode on sexuality and relationships, where the tables have turned, and I'm the one in the hot seat! I'm thrilled to be interviewed on my show by the incredible Nadia Hughes, a fellow podcaster and the director of Unfair Advantage Accounting. 

Nadia wears many hats, from offering outsourced CFO services to being a licensed Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Public Acco...

I'm thrilled to introduce this episode's guest, Kellie Walsh, who's not a newcomer to the therapeutic field but is relatively new to couples counselling.

Kellie, a valued team member at Aly's Place, has a fascinating background, from riding off-road motorbikes to a stint in live radio. She shares her journey from Washington, D.C., to regional Victoria and her passion for helping people find the root cau...

In this episode, we delve into how interior design impacts relationships. I'm thrilled to have Sandra Whelehan, Founder and Chief Designer of Colour Magic Interior Design, joining me. 

Sandy's extensive expertise comes to light as we explore the fascinating realm of interior design and its profound impact on relationships. Her mission to craft improved home environments takes centre stage as we discuss her transf...

In this episode, I'll delve into how to make romantic relationships work. Many couples I see need clarification about the direction of their relationship, experiencing disconnection and confusion. They often wonder if they can get back on track.

When couples reach this point of disengagement and desynchronization, it's usually after several months or even over a year. Restoring the relationship takes time and eff...

Delyse Terblanche, an expert spa therapist from the exclusive Sunset Spa retreat in Mount Eliza, joins me in today's episode. With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Delyse is here to share her wealth of knowledge and guide couples on delivering relaxation through the healing art of couples massage. 

Discover the right strokes and pressure points as Delyse takes us on a journey to help pa...

I'm diving into something more personal in this special episode. 

Unlike our usual format, it's just you and me as I step into both the host and the expert role. I'll take you behind the scenes of my daily life, addressing the common questions clients ask a relationship therapist like myself. Each segment will begin with a question, prompting you to ponder whether it's true or false before I share my pe...

In this episode, I interview Rohani Bixler, a highly experienced lawyer specialising in estate planning, administration, and litigation. With over a decade of practice, Rohani's expertise lies in creating tailored solutions for complex family concerns, including vulnerable beneficiaries, blended families, and private businesses.

Join me as Rohani emphasises the importance of having a will, regularly updating it to accommodate c...

In this episode, I interview Annette Lakey, a passionate family lawyer focusing on dispute resolution and negotiation. With over two decades of experience, Annette's specialist services offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness, helping families navigate the traumatic and painful nature of family law matters to reach the best possible outcome as quickly as possible. 

Join me as Annette shares her insights and wisdom from assisti...

In this episode, I interview Bonnie Douglas, a family mediator and separation counsellor from Smoother Separations. 

Bonnie believes that separation doesn't have to be a life sentence and aims to help clients overwhelmed by stress and losing control during the process. By mentoring parents, she provides them with effective communication tools to navigate the challenges of single parenting and prioritise their children's ne...

In this episode, Alyona talks about her thinking the Real Relationships project. She talks about the importance of credibility and experience when it comes to providing relationship guidance and discusses that there needs to be more emphasis on the perspective of professionals working in the therapeutic or counselling profession.

In this episode, let’s unpack the following:

00:51 Real Relationships 

03:15 Helping professionals wo...