My Warm Table ... with Sonia
My Warm Table is an independent podcast amplifying the passion and purpose of smart, generous and civic minded Western Australians who are making our communities better. We gather around a warm table of good conversation, acceptance, positivity and curiosity (in Italian we call this a Tavola Calda - a warm table). We'll talk politics, religion, science, sustainability, wellness, inclusion, social impact ... in fact no topic is off limits - but good table manners will rule!
Episodes
60 episodes since 2022
Breathing Life Back into Our Lands with Anthony James
Ever wondered why mainstream agriculture seems so destructive? Picture a grandfather and his grandson pondering the question of why growing crops often involves killing. This profound moment sets the stage for a transformative conversation with...
September 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:10:29
Weaving Identities: Multiculturalism in Western Australia with Karla Benitez
Can multiculturalism truly shape the identity of a region? Join us as Sonia Nolan welcomes Karla Benitez, a dedicated advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, to explore the vibrant tapestry and challenges of multicultura...
August 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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40:28
Eating Disorders and Mental Health Strategies with Nicola Cooper
What if understanding the intricate relationship between mental and physical health could be the key to holistic well-being? Join us at My Warm Table as we chat with Nicola Cooper, a highly experienced mental health nurse and therapist with a r...
July 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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43:42
Fleeing Ukraine and Rebuilding Life with Olga Hurina
Witness the strength of the human spirit through Olga Hurina's eyes, a Ukrainian humanitarian entrant whose life took a dramatic turn when war forced her from her homeland to the unfamiliar shores of Perth, Australia. Leaving behind her husband...
July 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:02:30
Storytelling Resilience with Andrea Gibbs
Imagine being captivated by a voice that weaves humor and vulnerability into a tapestry of tales, drawing you into the very heart of storytelling. That's precisely what Andrea Gibbs, a storyteller extraordinaire, does as our guest. As she unrav...
June 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:07:23
Illuminating Lives with Lightbulb Skills: Embracing Independence and Hope with Desley Delic and Megan Hancock
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a spark of inspiration into a beacon of hope for others? Desley Delic and Megan Hancock sit at my warm table, sharing the heartfelt origin of Lightb...
May 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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59:11
Connection with Dan Minchin
Today we are talking about our seniors, our young people, intergenerational relationships, the old-school village approach to looking after each other in communities, and how we can find hope in loneliness. Yes we’re asking lo...
April 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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50:22
Kicking Cancer with Lisa Holland
Lisa Holland is a truly remarkable woman. She embodies the words hope and inspiration equally as much as she personifies strength and resilience. During our warm table conversation Lisa shares her fight with two different types of b...
April 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:10:18
Welcome to Season 3 - Hope
Welcome to Season 3 of My Warm Table. I’m so delighted that you’ve joined us again for more smart conversations with heart around a warm table of acceptance, curiosity and empathy.This Season, which is our third, we are foc...
March 21, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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6:00
Season 2 Wrap Up with Sonia Nolan
Thanks for listening to Season 2 of My Warm Table Podcast.In this episode, Sonia wraps up the season with highlights of the previous episodes.Thanks to all of our wonderful, generous guests and to you our listeners for supportin...
December 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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15:31
Turning the lights on - a history of EPT, migration and modernising Australia with Matthew Quomi
In this episode we stop a moment to think about how we are so connected to electricity. We’re going to honour the courageous and skillful men who climbed heights without fear to assemble and construct those tall steel ...
November 27, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:00:17
Saving lions and rewilding our world with Donalea Patman
We are in what scientists call the 6th mass extinction with wildlife disappearing at a rate of 1000 times the natural extinction rate. Today’s warm table conversation is a big one.We share tears and fears with Donalea Patman...
November 13, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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55:59
InsTRUCKta! Virtual Reality road safety lessons with Rob Sharpe
The number of trucks on WA roads is set to double within the decade and triple by 2050. In fact we'd all come to a stop if it wasn’t for the work of our amazing truck drivers carting everything from milk to machinery across ou...
October 30, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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32:52
Have you ever been hacked? Learn how to stay safe online with cybersecurity specialist Vannessa Van Beek
Have you ever been hacked? Are you worried about your data privacy? Do you know someone who has been unscrupulously scammed and lost money, lost data and basically lost their trust in the cyber world?Cyber security is a growing concern ...
October 16, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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54:32
Allergies with Dr Richard Nolan
PASSION: The study and mastery of allergic conditions.PURPOSE: Investigating, managing and relieving allergy symptoms through his practice Perth Allergy so people can live healthie...
October 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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45:27
Respect @ Work with Franca Sala Tenna
PASSION: Changing workplace behaviours for the better.PURPOSE: Translating the law on workplace behaviours through interactive theatre and training workshops through her business
September 18, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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52:37
Volunteering with Craig Spencer
One of the greatest ways we can channel our passions for purpose is through volunteering. It’s good for civic society, it’s good for our local clubs, and research tells us that volunteering even increases our sense of wellbeing. Tod...
September 05, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:44
Stories from Snake Gully and Aboriginal Health with Jenny Baraga
Jenny Baraga is a pioneer of Aboriginal mental health practice and training in Western Australia’s north west region. Jenny describes herself as a quiet achiever. She is a trusted voice, an experienced health practitioner and a prou...
August 21, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:02:40
Endometriosis with Kath Sloan and Emma Dixon
Endometriosis is a chronic and painful condition which affects about 176 million women worldwide. One in 9 women suffer (almost daily) with this condition which impacts a woman's physical, emotion and social wellbeing. There is cu...
August 07, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:46
EarthMAD with Christin Smith
Christin Smith is an award winning earth scientist with qualifications in geology, natural resources, sustainability and environmental management, and education. She's the founder of EARTHMAD - a...
July 25, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:44
Motion by the Ocean with Alanagh Godderidge
PASSION: Identifying unmet needs and then taking action to enable a stronger, more vibrant community where everyone feels connected.PURPOSE: Creating community as CEO of her charity M...
July 10, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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23:31
Females Over 45 Fitness with Kelli Reilly
Kelli Reilly has poured all her passion and purpose into creating Females Over 45 Fitness which aims to make women over 45 stronger and fitter into their older years. Kel...
June 26, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:59
Grief (Part 2) with Lionheart Shelly Skinner and Lauren Breen
PART 2 of our warm table conversation on GRIEF with local bereavement organisation Lionheart Camp for Kids CEO Shelly Skinner and Board Member Professor Lauren Breen...
June 13, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:09
Grief (Part 1) with Lionheart Shelly Skinner and Lauren Breen
PASSION: Building a community where grief is seen as a healthy and positive response to death and life challenges.PURPOSE: Empowering bereaved children and families to navigate their grief journey through education, peer-sup...
June 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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40:58