Welcome to another episode of the Poolside Perspective podcast! This week, we're diving deep into the world of sound healing, mental health, and personal transformation with Elise Kovacs, co-founder of Source 88. Elise and her husband Tim, launched Source 88 after experiencing life-changing spiritual awakenings in Uluru in 2019. Inspired by her own mental health journey, Elise now helps others connect with their authentic selves through sound, vibration, and spirituality.

Join us as Elise shares her path to becoming a qualified counselor and coach, her approach to conscious parenting with her three-year-old daughter, Isabel, and how she balances her roles as a mother and business owner. We’ll explore her unique tools for healing, her experiences with Sound Healing and CoDA, and what she’s learned about mental health and creating change.

Tune in for:

• 3:30 - Elise’s inspiring journey and spiritual transformation.
• 10:45 - How Elise balances motherhood and business.
• 14:45 - The power of Sound Healing in Elise’s practice.
• 18:00 - Tools she uses to support others in their healing.
• 25:00 - Mental health insights and making a difference.
• 27:00 - Elise’s personal experience with CoDA.

Thank you for joining us—stay tuned for more inspiring journeys, and until next time, keep growing and thriving!

Elise’s Links

• Source 88- https://www.source88.com.au
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Source88
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/source.88
• CoDA- https://coda.org

Let's Connect:
Website: https://www.thebathhouse.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashhartney
https://www.instagram.com/the_bathhouse_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hartney-609a1911a
TIktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_bathhouse_

I am thrilled to welcome former Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Ryan to the Poolside Perspectives podcast! Sarah’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—from her early days as a determined young athlete to becoming an Olympic champion and, more recently, a dedicated Director of Development at Mater Dei School, where she supports children and young adults with intellectual disabilities.

In this episode, Sarah shares candid insights into her life both in and out of the spotlight, including the challenges of starting a rigorous athletic career so young, the lessons learned from her journey to gold, and how motherhood changed her life. We also dive into her current work with Mater Dei, the importance of recognizing and embracing individual differences, and the advice she’d give her younger self.

Tune in for more on:
• 2:30 – The early days of Sarah’s path to the Olympics and her motivation.|
• 6:30 – Challenges she faced as a young athlete.
• 11:30 – Powerful life lessons from her journey.
• 17:45 – Life after gold and motherhood’s impact.
• 29:45 – Sarah’s fulfilling work at Mater Dei.
• 35:00 – Why embracing differences matters.
• 40:15 – Words of wisdom to our younger selves.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sarah Ryan that will leave you motivated to embrace your own unique path!

Sarah’s Links
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ryan-aaaa17a4/?originalSubdomain=au
Mater Dei - https://www.materdei.org.au/mater-dei-organisation/our-organisation/

Let's Connect:
Website: https://www.thebathhouse.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashhartney
https://www.instagram.com/the_bathhouse_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hartney-609a1911a
TIktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_bathhouse_

Welcome back to another week of the Poolside Perspectives podcast! This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with best friends and the creative forces behind Bad on Paper, Priya and Tara! Tired of the usual, uninspired greeting cards, Priya and Tara set out to create something different—a line of cards that mix humor, pop culture, and authenticity for every life moment, from the big occasions to those “oops” moments we all know too well.

In this episode, Priya and Tara share everything from their humble beginnings and the forgetful moment that sparked their idea to the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. We discuss how they turned friendship into a thriving business, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they use humor to keep things real, even through life’s toughest moments. Whether it's career changes, long-term relationships, or mental health, these two friends have been through it all—and they’re bringing that experience to the world of greeting cards.

Tune in to hear about:
• 1:45 - The origins of Bad on Paper.
• 6:30 - How Priya and Tara’s unique backgrounds shape the business.
• 9:45 - The toughest hurdles they faced.
• 13:00 - Building a structure for success.
• 18:45 - Why their differences make them stronger.
• 21:00 - The impact of mental health on their journey.
• 33:00 - The top sellers and funniest cards from Bad on Paper.

Get ready for a fun, inspiring conversation that shows how friendship, humor, and a little rebellion can turn everyday moments into something memorable. You won't want to miss it!

Bad on Paper Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bad_on_paper/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@badonpaper
Website - https://badonpaper.com.au/collections/funny-greeting-cards

Let's Connect:
Website: https://www.thebathhouse.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashhartney
https://www.instagram.com/the_bathhouse_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hartney-609a1911a
TIktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_bathhouse_