Episodes

Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Barry Smith met when Karel started year 7 in Tenterfield and fell in love. Coming from a troubled family life Karel could have let a difficult upbringing lead her down a path of anger and bad decisions. Instead it gave her the drive to create the best version of herself and live an amazing life with husband Barry. From traveling the world while raising a family and starting her own business, Karel's story so far is a fascinating one.
This episode is best listened to with the Barry Smith episodes. Two sides of the same incredible story.
Please be aware that some listeners may find parts of this episode distressing as topics like mental illness and sexual assault are discussed.

Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
If you haven't listened to part one of Lily and Lia's chat with Barry Smith please do before enjoying this episode.
Barry Smith talks about what life was like for him once getting out of the army. How we reinvented his career and how past traumas affect ex-service people.

Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
From catching rabbits in Tenterfield, to the jungles of Malaysia, the front line in Vietnam and hazmat suits on the border of East Germany during the Cold War. Barry Smith sits down with Lily and Lia to share stories from his time in the army and meeting the love of his life.

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
In this episode are joined by Exercise Physiologist Tara Jenkins to talk about how exercise is a great medicine for Parkinson’s Disease.
How do sessions and classes look when they are tailored to those with the disease?
In what ways can Exercise Physiology help with things like dopamine levels and neuroplasticity?
To contact Tara for more information check out Rebound Health website.

Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
In this episode Lily and Lia are joined by London based Aware Parenting Instructor and Potty Training Consultant, Maru Rojas.
Maru shares valuable insights into EC, potty training and how best to help your little ones through this phase in their lives.
To get in contact with Maru check out her website parenttogether.co.uk

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
In this episode we learn what Neuro Emotional Technique (or NET) is and the benefits of healing both the mind and body at the same time.
A little about our guests:
Dr Hilary Conroy is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a focus on providing holistic care to her patients. She has a range of excellent techniques that allow her to address the physical, biochemical and emotional aspects of health. She practices Applied Kinesiology, functional biochemistry and Neuro Emotional Technique and has found a niche in helping people living with the effects of trauma and chronic health issues. Her message is that the body is designed to heal itself and that no parts of you are left behind.
Hilary has been under Chiropractic care since she was 14 years old and has experienced the power of chiropractic and NET as an elite athlete. Hilary attributes her success as an athlete and also in dealing with the pressure growing up to the holistic aspect of these treatments. As a young person she was determined to become a holistic practitioner once her athletic career had finished.
Dr Hilary runs a dynamic clinic - Luminous Body - in marrickville in sydneys inner west alongside her husband Dr Jaxson Wearing, she co-hosts their podcast - The Luminous Body Podcast - and currently thriving in her role as new mum to her 6 month old baby boy Foster. You can find her on her socials: @hilary.conroy and @luminousbody.co or online at www.luminousbody.co
Dr Jaxson Wearing is a Doctor of Chiropractic and runs a health and wellness clinic - Luminous Body - alongside his wife Dr Hilary Conroy. He is a holistic care practitioner and provides tailored treatment protocols to people from all walks of life. Using practices that encompass the physical, biochemical and emotional aspects of the body, Jaxson's approach is effective and efficient for his patients. He is an ongoing student and holds accreditations in different forms of alternative healing modalities with Neuro Emotional Technique becoming a core aspect of his offerings. His core message is that everything you need to heal, grow and evolve exists within you.
As a transgender man, Jaxson has experienced first hand the importance of ongoing wellness care and body work. He attributes his personal evolution and growth through his transition to the ongoing treatments and wellness checks through chiropractic and NET. He understands, on a personal level, how the effects of balancing and regulating the body and mind through wellness care can enhance the way we live, work and love.
Jaxson is a co-host alongside Hilary on The Luminous Body Podcast and you can find him on socials @drjaxsonwearing and @luminousbody.co or online at www.luminousbody.co.

Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Please note this is part two of our discussion with Nic Wilson. To hear more listen to Aware Parenting with Nic Wilson
In this episode Nic explains what re-parenting is and how to break patterns and themes in our life so don't hand them down to our children. And in doing this we experience more freedom in our lives to live a life deeply connected to our yeses and noes.
Check out Nic's website https://www.peacefulparenting.com.au/

Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
In this episode Lily and Lia are joined by Nic Wilson who has been an Aware Parenting Instructor for last 4 years. This is an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach to parenting which does not use either punishments or rewards.
She explains the approaches and benefits around Aware Parenting and the Marion Method.
For more information and to contact Nic check out her website Peaceful Parenting
And for Surviving School: https://nicwilson.samcart.com/products/surviving-school-with-aware-parenting-and-the-marion-method/

Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
How often do you say umm, like, you know and make mouth clicks while you speak? What is your brain doing while you make those sounds?
In this episode Lily asks Lia, who works in radio and podcasting how to sound your best when hosting or being a guest on a podcast. Lia shares tricks of the trade and reveals how much you can learn about a person when editing their audio.

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
In this bonus episode we find out what drove Chiropractor Dr Alison Holden to learn and practice Breathing Focus.
To learn more or contact Alison check out her website alisonholden.com


