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Join Fiona Kane on the Wellness Connection Podcast as she explores culture, politics, and personal growth. In this episode, Fiona shares her thoughts on the film Rental Family, discussing the fascinating culture clash in Japan and what we can learn from different perspectives.

She also dives into contemporary grievance and victimhood culture, exploring how our obsession with identity politics and grievance can affect mental health, personal purpose, and society at large. Fiona reflects on the importance of maintaining reality, self-awareness, and perspective while navigating both culture and politics.

Topics covered in this episode:

Brendan Fraser’s Rental Family: a look at honour, shame, and cultural differences
Grievance and victimhood culture: why it matters and how it affects us
Purpose, mental health, and avoiding the trap of “professional grievance”
Reflection on Australian history, politics, and societal narratives

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In this episode of The Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane discusses misguided compassion and suicidal empathy - when empathy is directed in the wrong places, creating harm in society, mental health, and communities. Drawing on cultural trends, identity politics, and current events, Fiona explores how Western societies often miss the real victims while over-prioritising symbolic oppression.

Topics covered in this episode:

- What suicidal empathy is and why it’s harmful
- Misplaced compassion in schools, workplaces, and communities
- The rise of identity politics and “oppressor vs oppressed” thinking
- How ideologies can distort empathy and justice
- Real-life examples of overlooked victims and societal blind spots
- Why it’s crucial to guide compassion wisely

Fiona encourages critical thinking and awareness of where our energy and empathy are directed, helping listeners navigate complex social issues without falling into ideological traps.

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Welcome back to The Wellness Connection. After a much-needed break, Fiona Kane returns with a deep dive into a headline topic everyone’s been talking about: Oprah’s claim about the “obesity gene.”

In this episode, Fiona unpacks the conversation around weight gain, genetics, hormones, personal responsibility, and the cultural shift toward shame-free compassion. She explores what parts of Oprah’s message hold truth, what parts don’t, and why the real answer sits somewhere in the middle.

You’ll learn:
• Whether an “obesity gene” exists
• How genetics and hormones influence weight
• The real role of choice and personal responsibility
• Why some people gain weight more easily than others
• How emotional eating and addictive tendencies play into weight
• How diet culture and shame have shaped how we talk about weight
• Why modern life makes overeating easier than ever

If you’ve ever wondered why weight is such a complicated, emotional, and often misunderstood topic, this episode gives you a grounded and honest perspective.

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Let’s talk plainly about Bondi, grief, and courage. Fiona opens her heart about the massacre at Bondi Beach, why words matter, and what it means to stand with the Jewish community without hiding behind vague language. This isn’t a debate about abstractions; it’s about naming a targeted attack, honouring victims and first responders, and drawing the civic lines that keep a diverse Australia safe.

We dig into the difference between method and motive - why focusing only on gun control misses the larger cultural work of integration, leadership, and zero tolerance for hate preaching. Fiona unpacks the real-world impact of protest slogans that dehumanise Jews, while also affirming that people can hold firm views on Middle East policy without slipping into antisemitism. You’ll hear brave stories from the day - teenagers shielding toddlers, parents protecting strangers’ children, a bystander stepping into danger - and why these acts of courage should shape how we support survivors and rebuild trust.

From community responsibility to political accountability, this conversation is a call to moral clarity.

If this speaks to you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. Most of all, add your voice: what truth do you think Australia needs to say out loud right now?

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What is motivation? In this episode, Fiona Kane breaks down the truth about how motivation really works, and why waiting to “feel motivated” holds you back.

She explains why motivation actually follows action, how discipline creates momentum, and why small wins matter more than perfection.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with healthy habits, goals, or routines, this episode gives you a simple, science-backed way to understand motivation and finally move forward.

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GLP-1 medications explained in a simple and relatable way. In this episode, Fiona breaks down how drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and other GLP-1 agonists actually work, why they’ve become so popular, and the real risks people need to understand.

We explore side effects, long-term concerns, emotional impacts, gut health changes, and why these drugs may not be right for everyone. Whether you're curious, considering them, or just want to understand the hype, this episode gives you a balanced, thoughtful look at what the research, and real people, are saying.

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In this episode of the Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane talks about the hidden dangers of building your identity around your wounds. Inspired by a powerful quote from RaQuel Hopkins, Fiona explains why holding on to your pain can keep you stuck, limit your growth, and shape how you see yourself in ways that aren’t helpful.

She breaks down how this shows up in everyday life - from leading every story with what happened to you, to feeling understood only when you talk about your struggles, to becoming defensive when someone questions the narrative you’ve built around your pain.

Fiona also shares her own experiences, including recovering from strokes in her 20s, and how shifting her perspective helped her move from feeling like a victim to finding meaning and strength in what she went through.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between acknowledging your pain and becoming defined by it
How emotional “pain bodies” keep you stuck
Why your feelings are data, not your identity
The impact of trauma bonding on friendships
How to move forward without dismissing your experiences
Why focusing on “what I can do” helps build a healthier, happier life

This conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t about denying what happened - it’s about refusing to let it become your whole story.

If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share. It helps others find these conversations and join us in learning, growing, and taking better care of themselves.

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In this episode of the Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane dives into how to build emotional capacity to improve mental health. She discusses why our society often celebrates emotional fragility instead of strength, and how understanding your feelings as data—not facts can help you navigate challenges, discomfort, and personal growth.

Learn practical strategies to:

Understand and manage your emotions
Distinguish between discomfort and danger
Grow through challenging conversations and experiences
Strengthen your mental and emotional resilience

Stop letting your feelings control your life and start building the emotional muscle that helps you thrive—regardless of external circumstances.

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