Host Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Todd Malloy in Huntersville, North Carolina, about his journey from a marginalised upbringing to nearly 30 years as a mechanical engineer and then to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist and sexuality educator, and former pastor.

Malloy describes how his corporate experience (including product design and managing P&Ls) helps him support C-suite clients by blending business realities with psychological safety and coaching.

He argues therapy is part of the solution to a culture of “suffering in silence,” discusses triggers and “neural hijacking” (using Will Smith’s Oscars incident as an example), and emphasises evidence-based approaches and using emotions as data.

He also explores redefining manhood to fit modern realities and promotes tools on ToddMalloy.com, including discussion cards for those who can’t afford therapy.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:36 Todd’s Origin Story

02:24 From Engineer to Therapist

05:57 Why Therapy Matters

07:55 Culture and Emotional Expression

10:03 Stress, Health, and Evidence

12:30 Engineering Mindset in Therapy

16:10 Modern Manhood Redefined

18:29 Letting Go of Old Scripts

19:31 Politics, Resources, and Wrap Up

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In this Resilience Unravelled episode, host interviews London-based accountant, business advisor, and qualified hypnotherapist Pratiqk Jaani about his shift from feeling unfulfilled despite achieving milestones to a sense of wholeness. He explains that ideas of a “good” or “bad” life are conditioned from childhood and perpetuate a scarcity mindset, creating chronic lack and chasing outcomes.

Through meditation focused on the pauses between breaths and self-inquiry, he identified a neutral “observer” state (which he calls “Dhrasti”) untouched by emotions, reframing experiences as simply experiences rather than labels. He links this perspective to reduced stress and improved resilience, describes how a 2017 tuberculosis diagnosis prompted him to quit his job and start his business, and shares that his book launches April 25 on Amazon, with further details at PratiqkJaani.com and "dhrastimethod.com" for a 3 Day experience event planned for late September.

00:00 Meet Pratiqk Jaani

00:25 From Accounting to Seeking

02:04 Conditioning and Scarcity

04:21 The Observer Within

05:49 Piano Mindset and Flow

07:14 Social Identity and Meaning

10:29 Why Practices Don’t Stick

12:04 Business Lessons Without Attachment

13:19 Resilience and Reframing

15:22 Tuberculosis Turning Point

18:04 The Book and Trusty Method

19:18 Where to Find Pratiqk

19:54 Final Reflections and Thanks

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In this Resilience Unravelled episode, Russell Thackeray interviews Australia-based Dr. Rosina McAlpine, a PhD educator and former academic, about supporting working parents and raising resilient children.

MacAlpine describes her shift from business-school research to parenting after facing conflicting newborn advice, leading her to write Inspired Children and develop Win Win Parenting.

She contrasts parenting styles—authoritarian, authoritative (best outcomes), laissez-faire, and neglectful—emphasising that authoritative parenting teaches values, empathy, and resilience. She outlines her practical “SEE” framework: Stop (self-regulate), Empathise (connect), Educate (teach life skills).

The conversation links parenting and leadership, discusses workplace equity versus resentment, gender inequality and lack of support after parental leave, and Australia’s new minimum age for social media to reduce harms like bullying, anxiety, and body-image issues. MacAlpine’s website offers resources and programs for leaders to build family-friendly cultures.

00:00 Welcome And Introductions

00:49 Reina Mission And Background

02:47 Doctorate And Pivot To Parenting

03:12 Parenting Styles Explained

07:41 Parents As Family Leaders

08:58 Workplace Wellbeing Gaps

11:22 No Parenting Training Problem

14:23 See Method Stop Empathise Educate

18:48 Workplace Parenting Boundaries

22:06 Non Parents And Support Debate

24:35 Work Stress Spillover

25:21 Equity Not Parental Perks

27:39 Fairness Conflicts and Rosters

28:37 Practical Equity Tweaks

30:22 Gender Equality Reality Check

31:05 Motherhood Career Penalty

35:23 Women Supporting Women

36:50 Parenting Values and Competition

39:31 Social Media Age Ban

41:32 Building Resilience and Literacy

44:02 Win Win Parenting Mission

45:50 Closing Thanks and Wrap

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