<![CDATA[Towards Connection]]>60b11f1a-4d6d-5a8b-8f7f-e1ef710c0756Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:38:25 +0000Captivate.fmKai Noonanhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/99790916-b505-4438-a119-80a6263e8f5d/9fXe6KBGw55mdapUK_kC9DKj.pngTowards ConnectionKai NoonanKai NoonanDo you have enough connection and meaning in your life? What does this even mean and why does it matter? Follow me – Kai, on a camping trip around Australia, meeting people who have found meaning and connection in their life. Learn how they discovered it, how it has changed their life and why it is so powerful. Then, join me as I try their activity out for myself, throwing myself into it with genuine curiosity and unbridled effort in an attempt to bring more meaning and connection into my life… who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to try something new yourself. https://towardsconnection.comfalseepisodicnopodcastHer birth, his birth, our birth (Part 2)Her birth, his birth, our birth (Part 2)PART 2 - FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON

After her baby died, Nancy’s whole life changed.

"I just so desperately needed compassion and love and tenderness and understanding from anybody".

Now she is a birth doula, helping others have the birth they want… including me!

With the help of Nancy, Claire and I began to view labour in a whole new light… but will it be enough to get me through the biggest event of my life?

FIND NANCY:

Nancy and her family are volunteering in Indonesia, to find out more and support them go to https://gofund.me/c0ccca15

www.nancymclean.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/nurtured_by_nancymclean/

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]]>PART 2 - FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON

After her baby died, Nancy’s whole life changed.

"I just so desperately needed compassion and love and tenderness and understanding from anybody".

Now she is a birth doula, helping others have the birth they want… including me!

With the help of Nancy, Claire and I began to view labour in a whole new light… but will it be enough to get me through the biggest event of my life?

FIND NANCY:

Nancy and her family are volunteering in Indonesia, to find out more and support them go to https://gofund.me/c0ccca15

www.nancymclean.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/nurtured_by_nancymclean/

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]]>74949538-0b8a-4b4f-9086-b6c59dbe21fcTue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +110039:38falsefull1141141Kai NoonanHer birth, his birth, our birthHer birth, his birth, our birthFINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON

After her baby died, Nancy’s whole life changed.

I just so desperately needed compassion and love and tenderness and understanding from anybody.

Now she is a birth doula, helping others have the birth they want… including me!

With the help of Nancy, Claire and I began to view labour in a whole new light… but will it be enough to get me through the biggest event of my life?

FIND NANCY:

Nancy and her family are volunteering in Indonesia, to find out more and support them go to https://gofund.me/c0ccca15

www.nancymclean.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/nurtured_by_nancymclean/

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]]>FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON

After her baby died, Nancy’s whole life changed.

I just so desperately needed compassion and love and tenderness and understanding from anybody.

Now she is a birth doula, helping others have the birth they want… including me!

With the help of Nancy, Claire and I began to view labour in a whole new light… but will it be enough to get me through the biggest event of my life?

FIND NANCY:

Nancy and her family are volunteering in Indonesia, to find out more and support them go to https://gofund.me/c0ccca15

www.nancymclean.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/nurtured_by_nancymclean/

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]]>c8bfaaf3-7475-43d0-ae67-d85a46d55cacSun, 26 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +110001:03:41truefull1131131Kai NoonanSoup KitchensSoup Kitchens“And there are these people that have so little and want to stop and ask how your day is and make sure you're doing okay and that's changed my view of the world”.

Lindsay has given up every Saturday for years working in a hot kitchen in Brisbane, preparing hundreds of hot and hearty meals to take to those who need it.

Through Lindsay and the other volunteers at Dig In, I got to experience the joy of giving.

I also explored the issue of the financial crisis and food waste in Australia.

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]]>“And there are these people that have so little and want to stop and ask how your day is and make sure you're doing okay and that's changed my view of the world”.

Lindsay has given up every Saturday for years working in a hot kitchen in Brisbane, preparing hundreds of hot and hearty meals to take to those who need it.

Through Lindsay and the other volunteers at Dig In, I got to experience the joy of giving.

I also explored the issue of the financial crisis and food waste in Australia.

DONATE TO DIG IN:

https://www.digin.org.au/product/donate-now/

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]]>a996fd98-3bbb-472f-8448-e482d8854327Sun, 19 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +110050:22falsefull1121121Kai NoonanArtArt“I'm a person who creates problems. As an artist, a problem is a new project. So I have a lot of problems”.

Jingwei grew up isolated in a remote part of Inner Mongolia, spending her days wandering around the wilderness on her own. As an adult, Jingwei has found a way to cure her inner loneliness through finding life, art and beauty in every object around her.

Jingwei made me wonder if I am already an artists.

FOLOW JINGWEI:

https://www.jingweibu.com/

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]]>“I'm a person who creates problems. As an artist, a problem is a new project. So I have a lot of problems”.

Jingwei grew up isolated in a remote part of Inner Mongolia, spending her days wandering around the wilderness on her own. As an adult, Jingwei has found a way to cure her inner loneliness through finding life, art and beauty in every object around her.

Jingwei made me wonder if I am already an artists.

FOLOW JINGWEI:

https://www.jingweibu.com/

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]]>cd0b29ff-bfdb-4045-9407-630ff1aa884aSun, 12 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +110055:02falsefull1111111Kai NoonanLiving Off-GridLiving Off-Grid“The whole idea of how a city works is just so foreign to me that I don't really want to be there, it just doesn't make sense”.

Reiko and John are living how I think I should be living – consciously and in connection with nature.

I was sure that living off-grid meant giving up most comforts… I was wrong!

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]]>“The whole idea of how a city works is just so foreign to me that I don't really want to be there, it just doesn't make sense”.

Reiko and John are living how I think I should be living – consciously and in connection with nature.

I was sure that living off-grid meant giving up most comforts… I was wrong!

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]]>54d4380b-8e88-4d89-a216-456def06742dSun, 05 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +110045:04falsefull1101101Kai NoonanPickleballPickleballHave you ever heard of Pickleball?

I hadn’t until I met Andrew, but Pickleball might be the fastest growing sport in the world.

Andrew is the Chairperson of Pickleball South Australia, and he is on a mission to make this new sport inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of their background, ability or identity.

Meanwhile, I am on a mission to find out if I can turn sporty.

“I think there's no question that sport has a massive role in shaping public opinion on a whole series of topics and I guess you can ask the question, is it sports responsibility to do those things?”

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https://www.instagram.com/pickleballsa/

]]>Have you ever heard of Pickleball?

I hadn’t until I met Andrew, but Pickleball might be the fastest growing sport in the world.

Andrew is the Chairperson of Pickleball South Australia, and he is on a mission to make this new sport inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of their background, ability or identity.

Meanwhile, I am on a mission to find out if I can turn sporty.

“I think there's no question that sport has a massive role in shaping public opinion on a whole series of topics and I guess you can ask the question, is it sports responsibility to do those things?”

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GET INVOLVED IN PICKLEBALL:

https://www.pickleballaus.org/

https://pickleballsouthaustralia.org/

https://www.instagram.com/pickleballsa/

]]>04e6e50c-c544-4562-8781-5c16af27314eSun, 29 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +110050:19falsefull19191Kai NoonanMeditationMeditation“People who come here usually are searching, whether they know it or not, they're searching”.

David and Rajni are the co-founders of Kailash Ashram in the Grampians.

Knowing something was missing from their lives, they found meditation, the teachings of a Guru in India and each other.

They invited me to stay at their ashram to show me how a half hour a day can transform my life.

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]]>“People who come here usually are searching, whether they know it or not, they're searching”.

David and Rajni are the co-founders of Kailash Ashram in the Grampians.

Knowing something was missing from their lives, they found meditation, the teachings of a Guru in India and each other.

They invited me to stay at their ashram to show me how a half hour a day can transform my life.

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FOLLOW KAILASH ASHRAM:

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https://www.instagram.com/kailash_ashram

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTKVQzxdGgmyoTYj9TY6UQ

]]>2ef8961b-9a92-4128-8ec7-366572140c68Sun, 22 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +110048:25falsefull18181Kai NoonanAccessible ActingAccessible Acting“It really is spine tingling, goosebump inducing, joy promoting, community connection personified”.

The Find Your Voice Collective is an accessible arts community where I spent a day learning acting and improvisation with a group of people connected through a love of song, performances and putting themselves out there.

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FIND YOUR VOICE COLLECTIVE:

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https://www.facebook.com/findyourvoicecollective/

]]>“It really is spine tingling, goosebump inducing, joy promoting, community connection personified”.

The Find Your Voice Collective is an accessible arts community where I spent a day learning acting and improvisation with a group of people connected through a love of song, performances and putting themselves out there.

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FIND YOUR VOICE COLLECTIVE:

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https://www.facebook.com/findyourvoicecollective/

]]>cfda664e-985d-4fc0-af0b-92fb844602c0Sun, 15 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +110051:22falsefull17171Kai NoonanConnection to CountryConnection to CountryKellie is a Central Arrernte woman who has dedicated the last 14 years of her life learning about her history, culture and connection to country.

She is now on the other side of returning to country to heal in the context of the stolen generation.

Kellie tried to show me the power of deep listening… if only I were listening.

“It's a huge honour that comes with a lot of pride to be a part of the oldest living culture in the world”.

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]]>Kellie is a Central Arrernte woman who has dedicated the last 14 years of her life learning about her history, culture and connection to country.

She is now on the other side of returning to country to heal in the context of the stolen generation.

Kellie tried to show me the power of deep listening… if only I were listening.

“It's a huge honour that comes with a lot of pride to be a part of the oldest living culture in the world”.

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

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]]>85be81e8-a4e6-4919-b48e-dde3d84e0b18Sun, 08 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +110001:06:28falsefull16161Kai NoonanAdvocacy and RetirementAdvocacy and Retirement“Even if you just say ‘we are bating for you, we are on your side’, it's something that might help them get out of bed in the morning”.

Will is a retired school principal turned refugee advocate who is working tirelessly to raise awareness in her regional town Griffith, to support new refugees and build community connection.

Will’s radical edge challenged my assumptions about older people in rural towns and inspired me to protest.

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FOR MORE ADVOCACY:

Rural Australians for Refugees:

https://ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au/

]]>“Even if you just say ‘we are bating for you, we are on your side’, it's something that might help them get out of bed in the morning”.

Will is a retired school principal turned refugee advocate who is working tirelessly to raise awareness in her regional town Griffith, to support new refugees and build community connection.

Will’s radical edge challenged my assumptions about older people in rural towns and inspired me to protest.

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

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https://www.facebook.com/towardsconnection/

FOR MORE ADVOCACY:

Rural Australians for Refugees:

https://ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au/

]]>a23a9d9e-f497-4a61-8f7c-532478c6525eSun, 01 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +110035:54falsefull15151Kai NoonanNudismNudism“It’s liberating and it’s a f*** you to societal conventions”

Richard decided to tackle his body issues by embracing nudism. He is now a self-identified flag waving nudist who is helping me connect with my own body by doing the same, even though I strongly identify as a ‘Never-Nude’.

“Even the nicest clothes don't feel as good as being naked”.

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]]>“It’s liberating and it’s a f*** you to societal conventions”

Richard decided to tackle his body issues by embracing nudism. He is now a self-identified flag waving nudist who is helping me connect with my own body by doing the same, even though I strongly identify as a ‘Never-Nude’.

“Even the nicest clothes don't feel as good as being naked”.

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FOR MORE NUDISM:

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]]>4691db4e-d7f0-4f8f-a362-73dee0c8c869Sun, 24 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +110042:40truefull14141Kai NoonanA new EconomyA new Economy“I think it is how new these ideas are to most people. This doesn't get into the mainstream press ever. Nobody knows about it”.

Scotty is on a mission to create a new economy – one that gives power back to the people and makes us better connected to where our resources come from.

One way that Scotty shares his message is through hosting a weekly radio program. In a search for connection, I join him live on air to discuss connection and meaning.

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FOLLOW SCOTTY:

Scotty’s podcast Align in the Sound: https://soundcloud.com/behind_the_lines_98_3

Co Canberra:

https://www.cocanberra.org.au/

Music from Formidable Vegetable:

https://formidablevegetable.com.au/

]]>“I think it is how new these ideas are to most people. This doesn't get into the mainstream press ever. Nobody knows about it”.

Scotty is on a mission to create a new economy – one that gives power back to the people and makes us better connected to where our resources come from.

One way that Scotty shares his message is through hosting a weekly radio program. In a search for connection, I join him live on air to discuss connection and meaning.

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

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Facebook:

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FOLLOW SCOTTY:

Scotty’s podcast Align in the Sound: https://soundcloud.com/behind_the_lines_98_3

Co Canberra:

https://www.cocanberra.org.au/

Music from Formidable Vegetable:

https://formidablevegetable.com.au/

]]>71e7b59c-b879-4e71-b92c-6b6b361b67a5Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +110036:48truefull13131Kai NoonanPsychic MediumshipPsychic Mediumship“My life's been quite hard because of this… But I can't imagine it any other way”

When Donna was just 4 years old, she started seeing the dead. As an adult she has turned this gift into a passion and a profession helping others connect to loved ones on the other side.

Will Donna help me connect with my loved ones?

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FOLLOW DONNA:

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Website:

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]]>“My life's been quite hard because of this… But I can't imagine it any other way”

When Donna was just 4 years old, she started seeing the dead. As an adult she has turned this gift into a passion and a profession helping others connect to loved ones on the other side.

Will Donna help me connect with my loved ones?

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

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Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/towardsconnection/

FOLLOW DONNA:

Live tour:

https://www.mediumdonnayoung.com/pages/music-with-messages-shows

Website:

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]]>8974ec42-786c-4816-b73d-2abc9fb7a8faSun, 17 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +110046:15truefull12121Kai NoonanDrag PerformanceDrag Performance“We go to the theatre to see people do stuff we’re not brave enough to do”.

Anthony has Tourette Syndrome and spent his youth as a “disabled queer ethnic” hiding in his room. As an adult, Anthony has decided not to hide anymore and now spends his evenings as the most visible person in the room – Peach Fuzz.

As promised, I must try my guest’s activity, this means that for this episode I dress up as a drag queen and perform on stage – in a drag competition no less!

Join me for the first episode of my journey to discover what brings people meaning and connection.

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]]>“We go to the theatre to see people do stuff we’re not brave enough to do”.

Anthony has Tourette Syndrome and spent his youth as a “disabled queer ethnic” hiding in his room. As an adult, Anthony has decided not to hide anymore and now spends his evenings as the most visible person in the room – Peach Fuzz.

As promised, I must try my guest’s activity, this means that for this episode I dress up as a drag queen and perform on stage – in a drag competition no less!

Join me for the first episode of my journey to discover what brings people meaning and connection.

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

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FOLLOW PEACH FUZZ:

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]]>a54d9111-b3bd-492d-8a5d-da0cfc6e37d7Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +110046:28truefull11111Kai NoonanTrailerTrailerDo you have enough connection and meaning in your life? What does this even mean and why does it matter?

Follow me – Kai, on a camping trip around Australia, meeting people who have found meaning and connection in their life.

Learn how they discovered it, how it has changed their life and why it is so powerful.

Then, join me as I try their activity out for myself, in an attempt to bring more meaning and connection into my life.

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

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]]>Do you have enough connection and meaning in your life? What does this even mean and why does it matter?

Follow me – Kai, on a camping trip around Australia, meeting people who have found meaning and connection in their life.

Learn how they discovered it, how it has changed their life and why it is so powerful.

Then, join me as I try their activity out for myself, in an attempt to bring more meaning and connection into my life.

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

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]]>6eca4c55-5fe3-4bc3-89e4-d9a63525ca53Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +110001:55truetrailer111Kai Noonan