Okay, Now What? - With Kate Gladdin
Episodes
*FOR TEENS* How to Become the Boss of Your Brain - Interview with Jacqui Letran
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
''I would, but my damn mind won't let me..'' It was the title of this book that instantly grabbed my attention, because we can all relate to this, rig...
*FOR TEENS* Turning Pity into Pride
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Given the world is filled with more challenges than ever with this pandemic, I get that's it's very tempting to wallow in self pity and feel sorry for...
*FOR TEENS* From a ''C'' Student to Successful Entrepreneur - Interview with Oliver Seidler
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to invite special guest, Oliver Seidler, onto the show for an inspiring interview about carving your own path in the world after finishing...
*FOR TEENS* What Chocolate Chip Cookies Can Teach Us About Life
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something that I see hold people back most in life is this need for certainty and control - you know, where you won't try something until you know EVE...
*FOR TEENS* Drop Your Don't - The Secret to Feeling Better Faster
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tell yourself 'Don't be so anxious! Don't think so negatively! Don't be so forgetful!' and yet... you still end up doing that exact thing you're ...
*FOR TEENS* When Life Comes Crashing Down - Interview with Ryan Campbell
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This epiosde I am thrilled to bring a fellow Aussie, Ryan Campbell, onto the show for one of my most inspiring interviews yet! Few people have encou...
*FOR TEENS* Arguing with your parents a lot? Try this out..
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever argue with your parents about them not respecting your independence? Like perhaps entering your room without knocking or leaning over your should...
Managing Anxiety Over Choosing Your College Degree - OTION Coaching Call!
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest decisions we face when leaving school is, ''what next?!'' For many of us it's going to college, but then even more questions come u...
*FOR TEENS* The Inconvenient Truth About Drugs - Interview with Tom Reynolds
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm excited to have fellow Aussie and founder of Independent Drug Education Australia, Tom Reynolds, on the show for a chat about how to better ...
When You Have No Ideas or Inspiration For Your Next Project
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you want to write a blog post, finish your art, record a podcast, design a video game, come up with an idea for your next English creative wri...
Take Back Control of Your Feelings Using Stoicism - Interview with Donald Robertson
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we grow up and realise how much of the world isn't within our control, it's easy to begin to feel anxious and helpless - and that's where the power...
Feeling Anxious About Graduating? Listen to This.
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for all graduating seniors who are excited yet half terrified of the uncertainty of the next chapter and their future. There's many mo...
How To Get Rid of Frustration in 30 Seconds or Less
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do a lot of things tend to get on your nerves - like people who chew loudly, slow moving grocery lines, teachers who give a lot of homework, parents w...
Building A Better You - With Juan Bendana.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to have Canada's top youth speaker and coach, Juan Bendana as my special guest for this episode! If you're a teen or young adult struggl...
How To Instantly Hate Your Body Less
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest issues we struggle with in our teens and twenties is our body image and loathing ourselves. In a society that's quick to tell us ho...
Ending the ''Outrage Culture'' - It Starts Between Our Ears.
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no denying that we're living in quite tense times where people are quick to brainlessly judge, criticise, ridicule, rant and label people ''th...
Losing 72 kgs and Gaining Back Life - With Jackie Mantzouratos
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is for anyone out there who's been told they CAN'T do something, who are on the verge of giving up on themselves and feel that their g...
How To Find Strength When Life's At Its Worst - With Richie Harkham
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an inspiring interview with entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Richie Harkham. From surviving a near-fatal accident through to est...
"I Don't Know'' - Why You Need to Eliminate It From Your Life
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know which course to choose. I don't know how to create a podcast. I don't know how to answer that question for homework. I don't know what to...
When You Want More Out of Life Than Just What's Expected of You - With Kate Garnes
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an amazing interview with special guest, Kate Garnes, who has a powerful story for all students out there who are feeling trapped b...
Self Pity vs Self Compassion - The Difference Between Sink or Swim
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Appreciating ourselves and allowing space for our emotions is a very big part of being resilient - however there's a fine line between self pity and s...
Tips To Start Getting Rich In Your Teens - With Terry Turner
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
School is great for teaching us lots of things - how to manage our finances isn't one of them! So join me for an insightful interview today with Terry...
Why Success Won't Make You Happy - But Here's What Will..
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all seen it - the rich and famous person with all the money and success in the world, yet they're still miserable. In fact, we're seeing it more...
How To Stress Less What People Think of You
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The number 1 regret of the dying is the wish that they'd had the courage to live the life they wanted, not the one expected of them - will that be you...
Improve Your Mood Every Day By Changing This One Thing
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to improve your grades, make better decisions, be more creative, feel less stressed, be a safer driver and memorize new skills - like a ne...
How to Bounce Back After A Bad Game
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a game where you felt so angry and embarrassed about how you played? I remember I would want the ground to swallow me whole after some tennis...
Overcoming the Anxiety of Perfectionism - Interview with Kendra Huffman
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being a ''perfectionist'' sounds like a good thing - but in reality, it puts way too much stress and pressure on ourselves to strive for standards whi...
The Confidence Pep Talk You Need - And SNEAK PEEK Into My New Book!
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to announce that my new book, The Teen's Guide to Social Skills, is now pre-order on Amazon.com ! In celebration of this, I give you a...
Inspiration For All College Students Feeling Stuck - Interview with Billie Solley
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has been a sucker punch for us all, but especially all you college students who were pumped for a whole new chapter of fun and independen...
How To Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've likely heard saying ''Feel the fear and do it anyway'' - but HOW do you actually do that? How do you ask that cute guy out, audition for the mu...
The Secret to Self Worth - Interview with Joey Mascio
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I am excited to chat with fellow teen life coach and school teacher, Joey Mascio, about something I know ALL of us struggle with sometime...
21 Things You Can Control in 2021
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After such a turbulent 2020, it's easy to feel anxious about 2021 given there's a lot we can't control about how it will unfold. So in this episode I ...
How to Stop Anxiety From Spiralling - The 4 T's
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
''I can't handle this anxiety. It's too much. It never goes away.'' These are typical thoughts many of us who struggle with anxiety have that revolve ...
Moving Forward After Making A Mistake You're Ashamed Of - Interview with Ben Pugh
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever made a mistake you're not proud of - like cheating on a test, lying to your friend or crashing the family car when your parents said you couldn't...
When You're Struggling To See The Good In Tough Times
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the quotes, ''search for the good'' or ''look at the positives'' when going through a hard time - but what about when that feels impos...
Creating Good Habits That Actually Stick
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's "I'm going to workout every day'' or ''I'm going to start my homework by 5pm on week days'', many of us aren't great at actually sticking...
How to Control Your Thoughts - Part 3
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the third and final part of our ''How To Control Your Thoughts'' mini series, this episode dives into the power of redirecting your mind to rewire ...
How To Control Your Thoughts - Part 2
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode builds upon episode 116 (be sure to listen to that one first!) as we learn the steps needed to build the skills of taking control back ov...
How to Control Your Thoughts - Part 1
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Once we learn that it's our thoughts that cause our feelings and how we experience this world, many of us are quick to want to instantly change our th...
The Shame Myth - How to Hate Yourself Less & Achieve More
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us feel like we have to shame and punish ourselves in order to achieve more - we think if we accept ourselves the way we are, we won't feel mo...
When It Feels Like You're Never Going To Achieve Your Goal..
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's getting a college scholarship or starting your own instagram photography page, sometimes the journey to our goals is slower and harder th...
To Anyone Who's Ever Lost A Loved One..
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of the eight year anniversary since my beautiful sister, Nicole, passed away, I share a speech I've written for a grief community about how ...
7 Healthy Food Swaps That Actually Taste Good
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I share my favorite healthy food swaps that will still delight your taste bud! I also give you a quick 101 lesson on nutrition and what i...
Why Being Wrong Will Make You Happier In Life
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 2nd birthday of my podcast show (woo!), I share with you why being wrong more often will actually help you live a happier and more fulfilling l...
Going The Extra Mile To Make A Difference - Interview with Katie Shatusky
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an inspiring interview with Katie Shatusky - my friend and founder of Thumbs Up 5K, a mental health organization Katie started in hono...
When You're Scared or Confused About Breaking Up with Someone
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for when you're in a relationship where nothing has gone wrong, but it just doesn't ''feel'' right. You're contemplating breaking up b...
Post Traumatic Growth - The Choice 2020 Offers Us..
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For decades there's been a lot of focus on 'post-traumatic stress'', this episode I want to introduce you to the next phase that can come beyond that ...
The Best Advice for Anxiety & OCD - with Sami Halvorsen
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to have a special guest, teen coach Sami Halverson, on the show with me to discuss all things anxiety. From how to better manage panic atta...
An Easy Way to Feel Less Anxious or Depressed
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the most widely available yet overlooked remedy to reducing anxiety and depression - water. Staying hydrated isn't just key t...
The Power of Visualizing Your Goals - And Your Obstacles
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visualization - a term often misconceived as being like ''woo-woo'' stuff where it's you just like visualize your goal and it appears in front of you....
Break The Mold Of A Cookie Cutter Life
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After what's been a crazy week with my move over to now live in the US and chase my dream with all that I have, I am sharing an interview with an amaz...
What Else Is True? - The Question We Must Ask
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so much negative news on the pandemic being reported on top of the usual challenges of being human, it's easy to panick and feel so overwhelmed w...
Dealing with Social Isolation and Missing Your Friends
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being months into quarantine now, with likely many more to go, many of us are beginning to struggle with feelings of loneliness and social isolation f...
Calming School Anxiety Amid Covid 19
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety over the school year ahead is at an all time high amid the coronavirus pandemic. Will lessons be in person? Or online? How will this impact yo...
Celebrating 100 Episodes with 5 People Who Inspire Me
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of my 100th episode (woohoo!), I have invited 5 special guests on the show who I find personally inspiring and helped shape my life for...
When Positive Thinking Isn't Working For You
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does trying to believe ''I'm beautiful the way I am'' or ''I can do anything'' feel like trying to believe unicorns are real - just way too out of rea...
The ''All or SOMETHING'' Mentality
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us take on the perfectionist ''All or nothing'' mentality as if it's a badge of honour and something really empowering - ''I either do it 100%...
Having A Bad Day? Put This On Repeat - Part 2
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm excited to be bringing you my ''best of instagram'' - which is a collection of my most popular and powerful instagram posts that I've wr...
The Fear of Disappointing Your Parents
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wanting to make our parents proud is a great thing - until it begins to come at the cost of our own wants and desires in life. Something that we begin...
How to Start a Successful Business Before Finishing School
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am excited to have the amazing Taylor Cattanach as my special guest on the show. Taylor started her swimwear business, Kaio The Label, when ...
Ending Racism - Here's What I'm Learning...
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My heart is broken for George Floyd's family and everyone who has been victim to racist attacks simply because of the colour of their skin. As a privi...
Treating Everybody Like A Somebody - The Value of Respect
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few months I've been thinking a lot about how we often get so caught up in societal goals and what's ''cool'' in our culture, that we gi...
Coaching or Counseling - Which Option Is Best?
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in seeking some professional support to help you or your teenager better handle their emotions and improve their mental health, but...
Finding Motivation to Do Something You Don't Want to Do
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's cleaning the dishes, finishing our homework or going for a morning run - we all have things we don't want to do or feel like we ''have to...
Rewriting The Story of Your Past
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us think we're struggling with pain from our past or feel victim to things that have happened in our childhood and younger years - but what if...
When You Don't Know What Career Path to Pursue
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I left school with NO clue what I wanted to do as a career - and I know I'm not alone in that struggle. The most common advice these days when it come...
Social Anxiety and Being Less Awkward Meeting People
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From forgetting what to say, to laughing awkwardly or hiding away in the corner, social anxiety is something that gets the better of many of us - I kn...
Rethinking ''Mental Health'' - What Does It Mean to You?
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about exploring - what does mental health mean to you? Because we see so many #MENTALHEALTH and people raising awarness of it - bu...
How Hope Changes Everything - Interview with Glen Gerreyn
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an interview with the inspiring Glen Gerreyn who's olympic dreams were shattered as a teen due to a chronic illness. Since then, Gl...
The Secret to Changing Annoying Parents & Siblings
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are your parents or siblings driving you insane while you're in lockdown right now? Does your brother just not listen when you ask him to turn the mus...
Beating the BOREDOM of #Ronalife
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the initial shock of the world's Corona crisis has settled, boredom is now creeping in. We can't do the usual every day things we enjoy doing...
Handling Anxiety Over Uncertainty and Not Knowing..
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing more the human brain hates than uncertainty - which we're facing plenty of with the Covid 19 crisis right now. ''When will this end?''...
The Power of Perspective with Michael Crossland
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, what an AMAZING guest I have on the show for you today! Michael Crossland is an international speaker and best selling author who's shared the st...
Coaching Yourself Through the Corona Chaos - Part 5
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 3rd and final R to my 3R strategy is to REDIRECT our brain to useful, more empowering thoughts using the power of questions that instruct our brai...
Coaching Yourself Through the Corona Chaos - Part 4
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 2nd R to my 3 R resilience strategy that is all about REFLECTING upon the impact of our thoughts. Because sometimes we feel really convinc...
Coaching Yourself Through the Corona Chaos - Part 3
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the first R of my resilience strategy which is to RECOGNISE your own thoughts by separating them out from the factual circum...
Coaching Yourself Through the Corona Chaos - Part 2
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of this mini coaching series is all about understanding how your brain and the media functions so you can accept that fear is a healthy and nor...
Coaching Yourself Through the Corona Chaos - Part 1
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It goes without saying that humanity is facing unprecedented times right now, and as a coach for dealing with the unexpected, I am releasing a 5 part ...
5 Celebs Who Have Failed Their Way To Success
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of International Women's Day, I share with you 5 women who have failed throughout their career and the way inspiring ways they've handled it...
Rethinking Our Emotions and Purpose in Life
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As kids we're often taught to label emotions ''positive'' or ''negative'' and today's episode I dive into why that's not the most useful way to catego...
How To Move On From Your Ex - No Matter How Bad The Breakup Was
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Moving on from a messy break up can sometimes feel so overwhelming that you begin to think it's impossible - that you're always going to feel this muc...
When You're About To Give Up On Yourself - 074
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have those moments when we want so badly to make something happen, but all feels hopeless. You feel like a fool for even daring to try because ...
Victim vs. Victimhood
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had someone lash out at me saying that I was victimizing the victims because I believe in taking responsibility for why our lives are the w...
G'Day from Idaho Falls with School Principal ''Bobby D''
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well this episode has a very special place in my heart as it's from one of my favourite places in the world with one of my all time favourite people ...
Dealing with Opinionated People - The 3 Best Words to Say
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all got them in our lives - opinionated people. And they can be a huge source of frustration for us, but the good news is, they don't have to be...
Setting Healthy Boundaries To Improve Your Relationships
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to learn what it truly means to set a boundary with someone in your life - as there's certainly a lot of misconceptions about what a boundary ...
When You're Feeling Resentful In Your Relationship
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships can be a source of the greatest fulfilment in life, and also the greatest stress. This week's episode has been prompted by a question fr...
Traveling in Your Twenties - What You Need to Know
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling after finishing school and during semester break at uni is top of the ''must do'' list for many. And rightly so if you ask me. After 13 year...
Holding The Space - With Special Guest, Nate Gladdin
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know life can get icky. Be unfair. And sometimes, outright cruel. There's tears. Heartbreak. And extreme emotion that can overwhelm people we l...
Defying The Odds - Interview with Ken Cheadle
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricanes, house fires, deaths and poverty - these are just some of the adversities today's guest, Kenneth Cheadle, has had to face in his lifetime. ...
Stressful vs. Hard
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where does stress in your life come from? Is it your exams? Ex boyfriends? Busy schedules? Friendship drama? What if I said it's none of these things?...
Life - Are You Flatlining it?
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of life do you want to live? You get one chance at being human - what kind of experience do you want it to be? It's a deep question but also...
When You're Feeling Ashamed Of The Way You Are..
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think you're too much or too little of? Maybe you think that you're too shy? Or maybe to loud and talkative? Or do you think you're too ju...
Gratitude - Turning the Bitter into Bittersweet
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gratitude has become a cringe worthy word with the amount of times #GRATEFUL is shared on social media these days. It's easy to roll your eyes at and ...
It Ain't Weak to Speak - Interview with LIVIN Founder, Sam Webb
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm super excited to have Sam Webb, Founder of Mental Health Non-for-profit Organisation ''Livin'' join me on the show for episode 61. Now some of you...
5 Must Read Books For A Happier & Healthier You
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 1 MILLION books are printed each year in the US alone - so safe to say we're swimming in them! It can be overwhelming to know which ones are re...
Flip Your But To Build Your Discipline
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Think about the last time you didn't follow through on a commitment - what did you follow it with? A ''But... (insert excuse here)'' and you stay stuc...
When Someone's Success Makes You Feel Like A Failure
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel insecure when you someone gets a higher grade than you? Or gets a promotion faster than you? Or loses more weight than you? Are you n...
Forgiving the Unforgivable & Loving the Unforgettable
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On 20th October 2012, my sister was tragically killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand - with the driver who caused it never once apologising nor b...
When You're Feeling Out of Control
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where there's so much beyond our control, it's easy to spiral into a place of helplessness and overwhelm - especially during your teens and...