Neil Barassi from Regional Psychology talks to Kylie about running his psychology buiness, and how getting involved — really showing up for your community — can have a powerful ripple effect, both personally and professionally. He talks about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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In honour of Seniors Week, this episode shines a light on something close to the heart of Wangaratta — social connection. Kylie chats with Bek Nash-Webster from the Grit and Resilience Program about why staying connected matters for our mental and physical wellbeing as we age, and the many ways older adults in our community can build and maintain meaningful connections.

References mentioned include:

Establishing and Maintaining Social Connectivity: An understanding of the lived experiences of older adults residing in regional and rural communities

The Mental Health Continuum: From languishing to flourishing in life

This episode features Henry Offord and Sheree Lette from BFT Wangaratta. They share their journey of bringing group strength training sessions to town, the challenges and rewards of running a local gym, and why building strong connections goes hand-in-hand with building strength. They talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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