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Tamaracallaghan

Tamara (Tam-rah) Callaghan Cooke (or just Tam!) Uses the wisdom of the great thinkers to discuss the whole of life. Talking about not just the pretty shiny parts, but also the challenges and setbacks, and how these very things, when faced courageously, can most lead to growth, joy and success.

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69:52

Betty Ramsay & Helen Callanan - To make gentle the...

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2026/04/07

In this episode Helen and Betty continue the conversation about end‑of‑life doulas: how they train, what the role actually looks like, and why continuity of care matters. They share deeply human stories of vigils, home deaths, palliative care, and supporting families through active dying and bereavement. The hosts also discuss practical details — training pathways, costs and funding, volunteer and paid options — plus the emotional skills that make this work transformative. (Note: there’s a friendly

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Being Okay With No: Extended Version

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2026/03/31

What would change in your life if hearing "no" didn't scare you? In this episode, host Tam Callaghan shares one of the most powerful mindset tools she's picked up in nearly two decades of coaching, and gets refreshingly honest about the moment she realised she hadn't fully been living it herself. Tam revisits advice given to her by her Curtin University lecturer and renowned Perth therapist Peter Slocombe: just be okay with the no. Don't be attached to the outcome. It sounds simple, but the freedom

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62:19

Helen Callanan - Living until the Last Breath:...

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2026/03/24

Helen Callanan, founder of Preparing the Way, explains the role of end‑of‑life doulas and why she frames the work around living with illness rather than dying from it. She discusses non‑medical support that restores choice, capacity and control, the importance of collaboration with palliative and medical teams, and practical options like vigils, home care, and funeral choices. Through personal stories and training insights, Helen outlines the certification for doulas, the growing public health need

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14:38

Ask vs Guess Culture: Why Hints Can Break Relationships

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2026/03/18

Exciting new direction for the podcast: this episode introduces the concept of Ask vs Guess culture—how some people ask directly while others prefer hints—and why those differences create confusion and upset.Through real examples and personal stories, the host explains both perspectives and offers simple strategies to flex toward the other style so relationships at home, work and beyond can communicate with more empathy and less friction. Source: Medium "Navigating ‘Ask’ and ‘Guess’ Cultures in a

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56:21

Alvin Quah - Untethered, Uncharted, and Unfolding

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2026/03/10

Tamara visits her longtime friend Alvin Quah in his Sydney apartment for a warm, candid conversation about career change, creativity and identity. They discuss Alvin’s journey from the pharmaceutical world and MasterChef to writing, public speaking and embracing redundancy as a turning point. They also touch on migration, diversity and inclusion, the power of storytelling and how Alvin uses cooking and humour to make serious topics accessible — plus practical ways people can reach him to talk about

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Friday 50/50: A message from Tam – moving from Snake...

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2026/02/17

Tam reflects on a transformative 2025: finding self-worth, challenging painful beliefs, and learning from a silent retreat. She outlines 2026 plans: adding her name to the podcast, changing co-host roles, moving into private coaching (ICU), and bringing clearer, more intentional episodes. Expect honest updates, fewer polished moments, continued guest conversations, and new ways to engage, rest, and grow together. Silent retreat mention: New Year Reflections and Retreat Discoveries | Ep #29 |

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40:37

Jonah Primo - 'Waking Up' and his meaningful, musical...

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2026/01/20

Jonah Primo joins the podcast to discuss his work with Sam Harris and the Waking Up app, his journey overcoming chronic pain through mindfulness, and his podcast The Overexamined Life. He also talks about music, creativity, gratitude, and choosing an expansive way of living.Throughout the episode Jonah reflects on practical meditation tools, the benefits of presence and gratitude, the challenges and joys of a creative career, and thoughtful perspectives on parenting and meaning. Connect with Jonah

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18:38

Friday 50/50: Merry Christmas: Year-End Reflections,...

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2025/12/18

This Christmas edition of Friday 50/50 wraps up the year with festive stories, holiday plans and reflections on December’s pressures and pleasures. Tam and Danielle thank the guests Tam has interviewed, celebrate podcast milestones, and share personal anecdotes about parties, family and downtime.The episode also touches on mental health, reaching out for support during the holidays, and gratitude for the production team and listeners. It’s a warm, conversational send-off before a short Christmas

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30:55

Friday 50/50: ICU Coaching Launch, ADHD & New Beginnings

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2025/12/12

Tam and Danielle catch up on life changes: a glowing makeup masterclass, plans for a Mediterranean cruise to see the solar eclipse, and moving into a new home. Tam also announces a personal coaching project called “ICU (I See You)” with creative pricing ideas and on-call options.The episode covers Tam’s recent ADHD diagnosis and early experiences with medication, reflections on embracing impermanence at an upcoming retreat, and thoughts about taking time off, shifting from external validation to

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29:59

Friday 50/50: From Grasping to Responding, the...

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2025/12/04

In this episode Tam and Danielle explore a private discovery of human design — Tam learning she’s a projector and a 3-5 profile who learns by trial and error and is seen as a problem-solver. That insight sparks a shift from frantic striving to a calmer practice of responding to opportunities.We also hear a breakthrough moment on stage with children’s improv, a hospital/appendix experience that highlights gratitude, and reflections on luck, compassion and what success really means. 50/50 is

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68:45

From Koyasan to the Coaching Room: Small Practices,...

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2025/12/02

Coach Usha Raman shares stories from her travels (including a serene tea ceremony at Koyasan) and practical ways busy people can anchor calm through meditation and simple daily rituals.She explains core coaching tools—anchoring, NLP, timeline therapy, language and identity work—and how small, sustainable changes bring lasting balance. Usha also outlines two upcoming events: a March retreat at Premalaya and a May NLP practitioner training. Connect with

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35:27

Friday 50/50: Big Bloomers, from authors to appendices

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2025/11/27

Tam and Danielle chat candidly about aging with pride, resilience and the funny realities of medical mishaps, sharing stories about family, reinvention and the idea of "big bloomers"—women who grow more vibrant with time.They also dive into the writing life: a whirlwind 70,000-word draft, publisher meetings, and the emotional work of releasing the need for external validation, culminating in a small personal breakthrough around jealousy and self-worth. 50/50 is available on YouTube:

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46:09

Quieting the Noise: ADHD, Action Over Planning, and...

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2025/10/21

Andy Cooke, Tam’s husband and business partner joins Tam to share his personal experience being diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder, the doubts and resistance around medication, and how a low dose of dexamphetamine changed his ability to act.They explore time blindness, shame, the tension between therapy and medication, and practical strategies—like tiny daily habits and “input not output”—that helped turn intention into action. 50/50 is available on YouTube:

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46:52

Friday 50/50: Finding Your Own Voice

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2025/10/09

Tam and guest Friday 50/50 host, Andy Cooke, engage in a candid, humorous conversation about authenticity, vulnerability, and the fear of putting yourself out as an expert.They touch on Elizabeth Gilbert, parasocial relationships, public speaking, preparation versus improvisation, and how personal growth comes from honest storytelling. 50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast Join the conversation! 50/50 is on Facebook And LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tamaracallaghan 50/50 Podcast

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Friday 50/50: From Teens to Life Dreams

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2025/09/25

Tam speaks to leadership-minded teenagers and shares funny behind-the-scenes moments from a quiz, DISC profile and Q&A with students.She describes coaching breakthroughs that led to daily walks, a values revelation about expression and a renewed, scared-but-curious pull toward public speaking, while juggling a tight book deadline and planning live events. The episode also explores managing the ‘monkey mind’—using acceptance, morning affirmations and practical tools to reduce resistance and keep

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Friday 50/50: The Guest House of Emotions: Living...

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2025/09/18

In this episode the hosts honour poet Andrea Gibson by reading "Love Letter from the Afterlife" and reflect on grief, death awareness, and how those experiences can bring comfort. They share personal stories about loss and the ways memory and presence shape how we live.The conversation shifts to acceptance commitment therapy and practical emotional work—learning to name fear beneath jealousy, welcome difficult feelings, and use practices like Rumi's "Guest House" to live more fully and

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80:20

Mini Media Houses & Magical Ripples: Carlii Lyon on...

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2025/09/09

Carlii Lyon joins Tamara to discuss her journey from PR and representing major figures to building a brand rooted in wellness, authenticity, and purpose. She shares lessons on courage, intentional authenticity, making space for serendipity, and balancing motherhood with career reinvention. They explore practical steps for becoming more visible, the importance of body-mind awareness, and why human connection and heart-led leadership matter in an AI-driven world. The episode highlights Carlii’s

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37:39

Friday 50/50: From Jealousy to Joy: The Meditation...

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2025/08/28

In this episode Tam shares a deeply personal week of breakthroughs: confronting jealousy, using meditation to turn fear into genuine joy for a friend's success, and reconnecting through honest gratitude. She reflects on parenting, vulnerability, and the power of viewing setbacks as "progress steps" rather than mistakes.Tam also talks about practical wins — finishing book chapters, booking pitch slots at a fiction festival, and brainstorming a live podcast event — while celebrating her wedding

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48:32

Part 2 - From Moodle to AI - love, connection and...

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2025/08/19

Part 2 continues a candid conversation with Martin Dougiamas and Usha Raman, about relationships, marriage and moving from Singapore to Australia, exploring how background shapes gratitude and life choices.Tam and Usha discuss practices like daily gratitude, loving-kindness meditation, and the power of attention to deepen connection and wellbeing. They also discuss psychometric insights for leadership and team dynamics and practical coaching experiences. Tam, Usha and Martin examine how social

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01:46:39

From Moodle to AI - love, connection and humanity's...

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2025/08/12

Join us on Tam's 50-50 podcast as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Martin Dougiamas, founder of Moodle and head of research, and his wife Usha Raman, a life coach specialising in mindfulness and emotional intelligence. In part one of this two part interview, Martin shares his journey from creating the globally acclaimed educational platform Moodle to exploring the future of AI in education, and how his path was fuelled by passion and problem-solving.Meanwhile, Usha offers insights into

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