What We Teach Our Children

From Farm to Rooftop – Reimagining How Cities Nourish Communities Guest: Clint McCrae | Co-Founder, Urban Grounding Raised in the farming region of south-west Victoria’s Otways, Clint McCrae grew up immersed in a mixed farming enterprise producing beef, dairy, vegetables and seed potatoes for export. His connection with farming and food is so deep it … Read more "S2 EP18 Clint McCrae – Growing Food Connection" The post S2 EP18 Clint McCrae – Growing Food Connection first appeared on Kim Kleidon.

Founder of Raq Vision, Raq The Boat, and host of Rated Gen Z podcast Raquel Borras is a Gen X mum, youth advocate, and bridge-builder between generations who believes the fastest way to heal generational divides is to genuinely listen to young people. In this episode, Raquel returns to share what’s unfolded since Season 1 – including the … Read more "S2 EP16 Raquel Borras – Listen & Understand" The post S2 EP16 Raquel Borras – Listen & Understand first appeared on Kim Kleidon.

Who influences us to become the people we are meant to be? It begins with 5 key people in childhood – our parents, grandparents, family friends or relatives, perhaps a teacher. In this deeply human conversation, ROCeteer’s Chief Collaboration Officer, Mark Rowland shares how childhood influences, family legacy, and a life partner’s unwavering support shaped … Read more "S2 EP14 Mark Rowland – Collaboration & Risk" The post S2 EP14 Mark Rowland – Collaboration & Risk first appeared on Kim Kleidon.

Australia wastes an average of 7.6 million tonnes of food per year! Let that sink in… Individually it equates to 312kg per person and costs our economy more than 36.6 billion! 70% of this food is edible – that blows my mind! It’s not just the economy that’s being impacted either, food waste contributes to … Read more "S2 EP12 Brent Beauchamp – Waste & Value" The post S2 EP12 Brent Beauchamp – Waste & Value first appeared on Kim Kleidon.

This episode contains conversations about mental health challenges in a child, including suicidal ideation, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening. The World Health Organization calls loneliness a global health challenge, affecting one in six people, from adolescents to the elderly. Its impact on wellbeing and longevity is as serious … Read more "S2 EP 10 Lateefat Odunuga – Humanity in Stories" The post S2 EP 10 Lateefat Odunuga – Humanity in Stories first appeared on Kim Kleidon.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban has arrived and many teenagers are struggling. In this timely episode of What We Teach Our Children, somatic psychotherapist Suzy (Suzanne) Butz explains what’s really happening beneath the surface for young people – and how parents can support them using neuroscience-backed, trauma-informed strategies. We discuss: 🎧 Virtual Disconnection is essential … Read more "S2 EP 8 Suzy Butz – Virtual Disconnection" The post S2 EP 8 Suzy Butz – Virtual Disconnection first appeared on Kim Kleidon.

This week on What We Teach Our Children, we’re joined by Michael G. Neece, Author of In Kind, President of Our Future Is Kind, and co-founder of The Human Summit. In this uplifting and thought-provoking conversation, we explore: 🌟 Why kindness is a performance strategy, not a soft skill 🌟 How psychological safety transforms team … Read more "S2 EP 6 Michael G Neece – Fascination & Consideration" The post S2 EP 6 Michael G Neece – Fascination & Consideration first appeared on Kim Kleidon.

“When we take care of ourselves, we create the conditions to care for others.” For Jules, personal connection and love are everything – they’re the bonds that support her beyond life and loss. Jules grew up travelling across Australia from the top end of Western Australia, through South Australia and New South Wales before settling … Read more "S2 EP 4 Jules Sullivan – Loss & Gratitude" The post S2 EP 4 Jules Sullivan – Loss & Gratitude first appeared on Kim Kleidon.