Category: Podcast

VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about women getting active in their own way 

This week, we meet Natalie who feels a sense of relief when she gets active. 

Episode 7: Natalie 

Natalie has lived in rural Victoria all her life. Being kilometres away from the closest neighbour, to over 30 minutes away from town, the tyranny of distance can have big impacts on physical and mental wellbeing. 

Since moving to Manangatang in Northern Victoria, Natalie has used physical activity as a way to bring women of all ages together. 

“I find exercise is a mental release…it’s now more for mental health and keeps me motivated.” 

The birth of her first child 15 years ago left Natalie feeling quite isolated and craving human interaction. What started as a walking group has evolved into a social group that not only get active together, but has built a strong community despite being kilometres apart. 

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Catch up on the previous episodes

In Episode 6 we met Natasha, a ‘body positive’ personal trainer who sees being physically active as key to living a happy life. Learn how Natasha empowers and inspires her clients to move and celebrate what their bodies can achieve rather than how they look. 

Listen to the previous episodes by searching for This Girl Can – Victoria wherever you’re listening to podcasts.  

Transcript 

For a full transcript of the podcast, click here. 

VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about women getting active in their own way 

This week, we meet Natasha who feels completely real when she gets active.

Episode 6: Natasha

Natasha is a ‘body positive’ personal trainer who celebrates the uniqueness of every body.   

By empowering and inspiring her clients to move and celebrate what their bodies can achieve rather than how they look, Natasha sees being physically active as key to living a happy life. 

“Exercise is mental for me. It’s emotional for me. It makes me appreciate what I can do in my body now…and it’s also just nice to connect with one’s physical self.”  

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Missed an episode?

In the previous episode we met with Kirsten who never really enjoyed sports as a child. It wasn’t until she was in her late 20’s that she started to see fitness as more than a means to an end, realising being active was key to her wellbeing and happiness. 

Listen to the previous episodes by searching for This Girl Can – Victoria wherever you’re listening to podcasts

Transcript 

A full transcript of the episode, click here

VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about women getting active in their own way 

This week, we meet Kirsten who feels internally and emotionally healthy when she runs. 

Episode 5: 

With an Aboriginal mother and an African-American father who was in the military, Kirsten grew up all over the world – from Japan, to the United States, to Geraldton in Western Australia. Though it was when she was on Country at Mount Magnet near Geraldton that she felt whole and free. 

Sports weren’t Kirsten’s thing growing up, but she yearned to be outside. It wasn’t until she was in her late 20’s that Kirsten began to focus more on her fitness, helping her realise that being active was key to her wellbeing and happiness.  

Now living in Melbourne, Kirsten and her ‘5am sisters’ get together at least once a week to not only exercise, but to genuinely connect with each other – which is important now more than ever. 

What I get from having a group of women is…motivation, connectiveness and also realness. We have real conversations…we cheer each other on in everyday life

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Missed an episode?

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Last week in Episode 4, we heard from Rocca whose love for music and dance led her to starting a Para-dance group. It’s a place where women in wheelchairs come together to feel the connection of being part of a group, free of judgement and see their wheelchairs in a new light – not just as a tool for transportation, but as a partner. 

Transcript 

A full transcript of the episode, click here

VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about women who are giving it a go without judgement 

This week, we meet Rocca who feels happy when she dances. 

Episode 4:  

Rocca’s passion for dance is in her DNA. Growing up in Colombia, music and dance was a huge part of her upbringing, and it wasn’t long until her Mum and Auntie’s love of dance rubbed off on Rocca.   

After moving to Australia to study at University, the unthinkable happened when Rocca was hit by a car and she has been in a wheelchair ever since.  

I think life is mysterious…amazing…beautiful. And I don’t want to waste any moment of my life. I want to use absolutely every moment to do the things that I love, and that includes sports and being active.

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During rehab Rocca discovered wheelchair tennis and came to the realisation that her wheelchair wasn’t an obstacle for her to live a happy, active life.  

This realisation combined with her love for music and dance led Rocca to starting a Para-dance group. It’s a place where women in wheelchairs come together to feel the connection of being part of a group, free of judgement and see their wheelchairs in a new light – not just as a tool for transportation, but as a partner.  

Catch up on the previous episode  

Last week in Episode 3, we heard from Sue who reflects on her early love of  football and the importance of focusing on her own wellbeing, realising that it’s never too late to find your physical activity passion. 

Listen to Episode 3 or search for This Girl Can – Victoria wherever you’re listening to podcasts.  

Transcript 

A full transcript of the episode, click here

Have a coronavirus question?  

For all coronavirus questions visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hotline on 1800 020 080. 

VicHealth’s new This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about women who are giving it a go and getting active no matter how well they do it, how they look or how sweaty they get

This week, we meet Sue who feels liberated when she plays football.

Episode 3: Sue

“It’s never too late to try something new. It’s never too late to get up, get active and have fun.” 

Sue has always loved footy. Growing up in the 70s, Sue dreamt of playing footy with the boys. Society had other ideas when she was told she couldn’t play because she was a girl.  

It wasn’t until Sue’s two kids were well into primary school that she decided to focus on her own wellbeing by revisiting her physical activity dreams.  

“I thought, this is my chance. I’m 53. If I don’t do this now, I will never, ever get the opportunity again and I’ll regret it.” 

In the podcast, Sue reflects on her early love of football and the importance of focusing on her own wellbeing. Be taken on a journey through the twists and turns of Sue’s life, leading her to the realisation that it’s never too late to find what you love to do and follow your physical activity passion. 

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Missed the previous episodes?  

In Episode 1, Jag shared her love for Bollywood dancing, how it makes her feel, and the ups and downs she’s faced. 

In Episode 2, we heard from Karen who shares the story of the joyous release that being physical gives her, finding her new physical abilities, sexuality and motherhood. 

Listen to Episode 1 and Episode 2 or search for This Girl Can – Victoria wherever you’re listening to podcasts. 

Transcript

For a full transcript of the podcast, click here

Have a coronavirus question?

For all coronavirus questions visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hotline on 1800 020 080.