We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which Moments of Clarity is recorded, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend this respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples of all communities.
Moments of Clarity
Moments of Clarity shares unique insights from diverse guests illuminating how their personal growth stories have contributed to building a better world.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Professor Julie Leask.
Julie is professor at the University of Sydney’s Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery. Her research over 24 years has focused on the social and behavioural aspects of immunisation. She has a PhD, a Master of Public Health and nursing and midwifery qualifications. Julie is visiting fellow at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance where she previously worked for 12 years and set up the social science unit. She currently chairs the World Health Organization’s Behavioural and Social Drivers of Vaccination working group. She serves on several advisory committees, including for the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, National Health and Medical Research Council, and Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. In 2019, Julie was the overall winner of the Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence award.
Thank you for listening.
Links
Email: julie.leask@sydney.edu.au
Twitter: @julieleask
https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/julie-leask.html
https://julieleask.wordpress.com/
https://www.ncirs.org.au/public
https://talkingaboutimmunisation.org.au/
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victorian-government-s-lengthy-lockout-of-unvaccinated-is-an-overreach-20211123-p59bdj.html
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 3:11
Part 1: 3:12 - 33:35
Part 2: 33:36 - 59:23
Conclusion: 59:24 - 59:56
Moments of Clarity
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Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Dr Andrew Hattam. Andrew is an advanced trainee in Vascular Surgery with interests in trauma and transplant surgery. He holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in which he trained in lab-based research, and obtained his honours in epidemiology from the University of Melbourne. He studied Medicine in Cairns and holds a graduate diploma in applied anatomy by dissection. He also holds a PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology from the University of Melbourne. Andrew is passionate about medical and surgical education and sits on the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Surgery of Trauma education committee. He is also a founding member of the faculty of the Anatomy of Surgical Exposure Course in Cairns, helping to develop the curriculum and textbook. If you would like to follow some of Andrew’s work he is on Twitter @andrewhattam.
In Part 1 of today’s podcast, we discuss Andrew’s unique position working as a surgeon in major hospitals in both Melbourne and Sydney at the height of each city's Covid-19 outbreak. This first-hand perspective is a real eye opener and well worth the listen. I am in awe of our health care workers and am proud of all Australians who have done the right thing through this pandemic to ensure they feel supported and valued at this difficult time.
My discussion with Andrew was recorded in late November 2021, so a lot of the Covid talk is pre-omicron. On that note, I hope everyone is safe and healthy. Book in your booster if you haven't already and let’s get on top of this thing.
In Part 2 of the podcast, Andrew explains vascular surgery, the daily life of a surgeon and how he got into the profession. Andrew’s alternative pathway into the medical field is an inspiring one and illustrates that not everyone has to take the same road and sometimes all we need is someone to believe in us.
Part 3 of the podcast delves into some of the experiences that make Andrew the surgeon he is today, including some incredible stories from his time in a trauma hospital in South Africa.
Thank you for listening.
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 3:08
Part 1: 3:09 - 27:51
Part 2: 27:52 - 62:52
Part 3: 62:53 - 91:02
Conclusion: 91:03 - 91:42
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Joseph Merz.
Joseph is a conservationist and entrepreneur based in Auckland, New Zealand. He is the CEO and founder of Merz Institute, a charity that has a broad mission to ensure continued relevance in a world where the only constant is change. Through the use of holistic data collection, networking and creative novel solutions, the institute is tackling a number of things from global insect biomass decline through to resilience issues relating to our species. Joseph is also Founder and CEO of Sterning Group, an ethical recruitment company, and is an advisor at Triiyo, an industry-first HR automation tool. Joseph is also Co-founder and Director of Commercial Strategy at BH Pharma. Combined with a wide range of life changing career and personal choices, Joseph is a wealth of experience and knowledge. Although Joseph obviously has a passion for business, you are more likely to find him hiking the hills of New Zealand with his young family.
In today’s conversation, we talk about Joseph’s upbringing and family, his early career and how it changed his moral purpose, the Merz Institute and some of the key issues it is working through, how data has helped Joseph see through the false narrative that deceive many of us, the importance of mitigation and adaptation in the face of an uncertain future and much more.
Thank you for listening.
Links
https://merzinstitute.org/
https://bhpharma.com.au/joseph-merz.php
https://www.sterning.com.au/people/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmerz/
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 4:12
Part 1: 4:13 - 54:40
Part 2: 54:41 - 93:54
Conclusion: 93:55 - 94:35
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Brad Scott.
Brad Scott is the founder and operator of Transmutation Pty Ltd. Transmutation is a plastic recycling workshop and retail outlet based in Robe, South Australia. Brad has a deep concern for the environment and has committed to taking on the plastic problem head on. Transmutation takes difficult to recycle plastic waste and changes it into quality products that will last much longer than the original product and itself is designed to be recycled again. Brad and his partner Narelle aim to educate customers about recycling, reusing and reducing. What is so incredible about the work Brad is doing is that not only is it decreasing landfill and pollution but illustrating what the future treatment of waste products can look like while putting a value on what we currently call rubbish. Transmutation revolves around four pillars; Sustainability, Craftsmanship, Community and Innovation.
Brad was born in rural Queensland and lived a normal life until tragedy struck as a teenager. Brad’s life was turned upside down and he admits that things could have been very different today had it not been for a few chance events in his life. One of these was meeting his wife Narelle on a bus in 1985. Another was joining the army which provided an education, leadership skills and the catalyst for a very interesting life indeed. Brad has had a very successful but unconventional career and this has continued to this day. Brad and I discuss philosophy, politics, climate, challenging stereotypes, life, love and a whole lot more. If you want to feel inspired to take action while getting a decent dose of reality along the way, you do not want to miss this conversation.
www.ozbreadtagsforwheelchairs.org.au
https://www.transmutation.com.au/
Instagram: @transmutation_pty_ltd
Facebook: @transmutation1969
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 2:32
Part 1: 2:33 - 45:17
Part 2: 45:18 - 95:06
Conclusion: 95:07 - 95:47
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Dr Anika Molesworth.
Anika is a farmer, scientist, storyteller and the author of an incredible new book “Our Sunburnt Country”. She is a passionate advocate for courageous action to save our land, food and world from the climate crisis at our doorstep.
Anika is making her voice heard across Australia and the world as she works to save her family farm in the semi-arid far west of New South Wales and in turn Australia’s rural places. Anika is in touch with the land and understands its necessity. Anika understands the interconnection between the actions we take, the climate and in turn our food security. This is why she is dedicated to acting on and communicating the need for sustainable farming, environmental conservation and climate change action.
Anika completed a Bachelor of Science specialising in Agribusiness, a Masters of Sustainable Agriculture, and a PhD in Agricultural Science. She has been working in international agricultural development for the past six years, giving her a holistic perspective of agricultural issues at global scale. Anika is a founding director of Farmers for Climate Action, a movement that puts farmers on the frontlines of climate change at the centre of climate solutions. She also founded Climate Wise Agriculture as a knowledge sharing platform for climate change as it relates to food systems around the world.
https://twitter.com/AnikaMolesworth
https://www.instagram.com/anikamolesworth/
https://www.anikamolesworth.com/
In Part 1 of the podcast, Anika and I discuss her new book ‘Our Sunburnt Country’, what inspired her to write it and how she bridged the gap of scientist and storyteller. We explore Anika’s move with her family from urban Melbourne to a farm near Broken Hill in Far Western NSW and the perspective shift that followed - that is the obvious interconnection between nature, food and people. Anika explains how her ‘connection to place’ became the basis for getting involved in climate solutions.
In Part 2, we discuss the necessary role of everyday people taking action and becoming community leaders, the groups on the ground working hard to find solutions, how we each have a unique capacity for positive change, why Anika is hopeful for our future, tackling climate in the way we tackled covid - with science, the expense of not acting on climate, how policy levers can improve agriculture and rural Australia, the solutions are in the hands of individuals, industry and policy makers together, a moment of clarity and more.
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 5:00
Part 1: 5:01 - 31:50
Part 2: 31:51 - 69:18
Conclusion: 69:19 - 69.59
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Jeff Lester.
Jeff or Jefe as he is affectionately known is a yoga and meditation instructor, a sacred spaces facilitator and a coach. Before the pandemic, Jeff was a self-described nomad travelling around the world to conduct his work and connect with people. Jeff still finds immense joy with his work but has moved mostly into the online space, based in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.
During our conversation we discuss Jeff's work in the age of Covid, how to overcome overstimulation, reducing fear and anxiety, meditation, getting into nature, finding Yoga, pivotal moments and aligning the self.
We delve into Jeff’s childhood, intrinsic vs external motivation, choosing not to sacrifice passion and love for safety, practice as the pathway to transformation, the importance of paying attention, vulnerability and being humble.
Jeff explores how language shapes us, how our choice of words solidifies our story, the benefits of expansion over contraction, the failure of outcome oriented approaches, paradigm shifts and shattering existing perceptions, empowering ourselves in the face of expectation and fear, being open and fluid and he shares a moment of clarity.
Links:
Website: https://jefeliving.com/home
Email: hello@jefeliving.com
Instagram: @jefe_af
Facebook: @jefeliving
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 2:36
Part 1: 2:37 - 41:33
Part 2: 41:34 - 81:08
Part 3: 81:09 - 121:29
Conclusion: 121:30 - 122:08
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
In today's episode of Moments of Clarity, I speak with Reg McNee.
Reg is a global marine senior executive with over 50 years of management and practical experience across all facets of the maritime industry. His career began in 1964 as a Marine Engineer and achieved his teenage dream in 1975 becoming chief engineer where he worked on vessels ranging from bulk carriers to oil tankers. He transitioned into an onshore management role in 1983 and his focus since 1988 has been on supporting worldwide Oil and Gas producers in all aspects related to their marine operations. He has specialist expertise in the design, construction and Commissioning of Offshore Support Vessels, restructuring loss making business ventures and expanding into new territories and as a key liaison between onshore management and Maritime Unions.
Reg was a very special guest. It is not often you get a first hand account of such an incredible life story. The experiences that Reg has had in his life would fill at least 10 normal lives, yet well into his 70s, Reg continues to add to his resume.
In our conversation we discuss Reg’s upbringing, early memories and his inspiration for a life at sea. We delve into his early career, developing into a leader, working and living around the world, dealing with various stakeholders, managing stressful situations and so much more.
You can contact Reg on reginaldamcnee@gmail.com.
Thanks again for listening to Moments of Clarity. It is a privilege to be able to share these conversations with you all.
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 2:35
Part 1: 2:36 - 25:18
Part 2: 25:19 - 59:06
Part 3: 59:07 - 77:09
Conclusion: 77:10 - 77:51
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak with Amanda Leck.
Amanda is Executive Director at the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience. AIDR develops, maintains and shares knowledge and learning to support a disaster resilient Australia. AIDR is funded by the Commonwealth under the National Recovery and Resilience Agency.
Amanda is a community development and engagement professional who has provided leadership and strategic direction in the planning, implementation and delivery of programs in complex environments.
With 20 years’ experience in the emergency management and community sectors, Amanda led the community development area for the Country Fire Authority in Victoria. Joining AFAC in 2009, she was appointed Director Community Safety in 2013, where she provided strategic advice in relation to risk reduction, community safety and warnings. In 2019, Amanda was appointed as Executive Director of the AIDR.
Amanda and I discuss her career working in communications, community development and engagement, the importance of giving to others and service, becoming a leader, saying yes, working hard and broadening your horizons, empowering communities, adaptation, transformation and learning, the climate crisis and its impact on disasters and resilience, hope, optimism and the power of grassroots movements, young people as advocates of change, the need for large processes combined with local action to improve our communities, collectivism as an advantage in Australia, hope in the face of Covid, what Amanda does to keep motivated and a Moment of Clarity.
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 3:08
Part 1: 3:09 - 33:52
Part 2: 33:53 - 66:41
Conclusion: 66:42 - 67:22
Links
https://au.linkedin.com/in/amanda-leck-gaicd-88b82230
https://www.aidr.org.au/about-aidr/
Twitter: @amandaleck
https://www.bnhcrc.com.au/people/aleck
https://www.afac.com.au/
https://www.schools.aidr.org.au/
https://knowledge.aidr.org.au/
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to Franco Greco.
Franco is the founder of Your Psychologist, a progressive psychology practice focused on helping professionals and executives who feel stuck in their life, career or relationships. Franco has practiced as a therapist and coach for over 10 years, providing individual and couples counselling, and specialised coaching to professionals and executives on managing workplace relationships. As someone with over 20 years of Executive and Corporate experience, Franco has a great understanding of what it is like to be working in complex roles and managing a range of life and work challenges. Franco is also the host of the Personality Portrait Podcast which I highly recommend. Franco and I discuss sport, upbringing, the impact of our peers, taking chances, Franco’s diverse career, leadership, personality, the traits that help successful people, the effects of Covid and much more.
Links
https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/
https://www.francogreco.com.au/
linkedin.com/in/franco-greco-17766019
Twitter: @yourpsychmelb
Instagram: @yourpsychologist.melbourne
https://www.francogreco.com.au/personality-portrait-podcast/
Time Stamps
Introduction: 0:00 - 2:02
Part 1: 2:03 - 28:51
Part 2: 28:52 - 62:12
Part 3: 62:13 - 86:21
Outro: 86:22 - 87:02
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Today on Moments of Clarity, I speak to James Clement.
James is the writer, editor-in-chief and founder of Mr Sunday Movies, the highly successful YouTube channel, with over 1.2 million subscribers. He co-hosts a podcast with Nick Mason called, The Weekly Planet. Both are dedicated to all things movies, TV shows, comics, video games and more. Along with his wife, Claire Tonti - who was my guest last episode of Moments of Clarity - James also co-hosts the podcast, Suggestible, a review podcast.
Time Stamps
Introduction 0:00 - 2:40
Podcast 2:41 - 78:28
Outro 78:29 - 79:11
Links
Mr Sunday Movies: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsundaymovies
Twitter: @TheWeeklyPlanet and @mrsundaymovies
Instagram: @mrsundaymovies
The Weekly Planet: https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanet
Big Sandwich: https://bigsandwich.co/
Suggestible: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/suggestible/id1470736893
Planet Broadcasting: https://www.planetbroadcasting.com/about-us/
Moments of Clarity
Instagram: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Facebook: @momentsofclaritypodcast
Twitter: @BarneyMOC
Email: momentsofclaritypodcast@gmail.com
Podcast by Matthew Sortino
Music by Christian Prochilo
Artwork by Michael Chrisanthopoulos
Moments of Clarity
Moments of Clarity is a podcast hosted by Matthew Sortino and Toby Kent. Through analytical, honest and uplifting conversations, Matt and Toby delve into the personal and professional lives of a diverse range of guests. They garner the vision, expertise, as well as the more everyday qualities of those who align their values and their actions. In cutting through the noise of a world overloaded with information and disinformation, they are also willing to engage with those whose values may not immediately align with their own. It makes for an insightful and entertaining mix.
Matthew Sortino
Matthew Sortino began Moments of Clarity in January 2020 as a way to bring his daily thoughts and innate curiosity to life. Frustrated by the information overload, constant negativity and polarised nature of online communication he decided to create a podcast that cut through that noise and explore, through honest and open conversation, how inspiring individuals come to not only identify their values but make the world a better place by living by them each and every day. Matthew is an educator based in Melbourne, Australia, working across primary and secondary schools for over a decade. He loves to travel, read, exercise and spend time with friends and family. He lives with his wonderful partner, their daughter and they are expecting a second child very soon. After a successful first 50 episodes of Moments of Clarity, Matthew is now joined by former guest, guest-host, friend and now official co-host, Toby Kent.
Toby Kent
Toby Kent is an expert in sustainable development and resilience. Before moving to Australia, Toby spent two decades working across five continents to help major corporate, government, and non-government organisations achieve their commercial and operational objectives in more sustainable ways. He has the distinction of being the first person in Australia to hold the title of Chief Resilience Officer, a position he performed for metropolitan Melbourne for over five years. Moments of Clarity is a way for Toby to explore his passions, challenge his own preconceptions, and make bad jokes.