Kelsey talks about being Canteen Manager, what it takes, what it means and how you do it.

My favourite quote of the episode is "Yeah. I mean we have so much fun in the canteen. It's not, not too serious or anything like that, you know. We're all stepping over each other 'cause it is quite a smaller canteen. But, yeah, you know, Mum and I'll come back from a race and, you know, we'll be gloating about it, and then my partner's daughter would jump in as well and going, I beat you two, and that sort of stuff. So it's good comradery in the canteen and it's really good just to check out people's times, and I find it really good. Also, because I'm in the canteen as well as racing, I can still talk to people about the racing without having to go out and about in the pit. So it's good."

South West Touring Car Club https://swtcc.com.au

Daniel talks about being a Bayswater Men's Shed member, what it takes, what it means and how you do it.

My favourite quote of the episode is "We have a rule, uh, in our men's shed that, from 10 to 10 30, all machinery and all work stops. So you go into the meeting room and sit down and, yeah, have a, have a coffee, a cake or whatever you, and yeah. So it's, that's, that's very important cause that's the main thrust behind it, you know."

Bayswater Community Men's Shed https://baysieshed.org.au

Gaye talks about being a hypnotist, what it takes, what it means and how you do it.

My favourite quote of the episode is "So it's like having a head brain and a tummy brain. Basically what happens is you use your tummy brain for a wee while in hypnosis to override and release and, and just get yourself back on track basically, to better health and confidence and, better wellbeing."

Hypnosynergy Hypnosis, Reiki and Hypnotherapy https://hypnosynergy.co

The Charmed Series (2 book series) by Gaye McBride (Author) https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FH7N4YKR

Paul talks about Forrest.Chat audio podcast and plans for 2026.

My favourite quote of the episode is "And you always feel good after you've listened to one of your podcasts because people are doing the things they love. And it's great to be able to share that with other people. And you don't know who you inspire by telling your story. And so I just like to say if you've got something that you do that you would like to share with Paul and the Forrest.Chat listeners. Reach out to Paul and talk to him about doing it because you don't know who else you'll inspire in that way to achieve something they never thought they could achieve."

Santa Claus (aka Duncan) talks about being Santa Claus, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. It's a tongue-in-cheek look at Santa in society.

My favourite quote of the episode is "Well, it's just that magic of Christmas time. It, uh, it can be a very tough time for people out there, of course. And, uh, the joy of Christmas is very, very important to bring that joy of Christmas time to the world where we can forget about all the ugly stuff that's happening. And, uh, and yeah, just bring that, uh, that joy and love and spread that out amongst all of us."

The Shed Wireless (podcast) https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-ne8vj-a839ea

Joash & Andrew talk about Soul Runners, what it takes, what it means and how you do it.

My favourite quote of the episode is "It spurs them on, it gives them inspiration to keep going. It's kind of irrational in some ways that we would do something just for a little bit of metal that we are probably gonna put on a wall and we are never gonna see it again. We're not gonna do that. But the, the joy and the sense of accomplishment that children get, having a medal placed around their shoulders, I think it just makes their day. And it's just one of the things that makes Swan River Half a fantastic event for the whole family."

Soul Runners website: https://www.soulrunners.net

Michelle talks about being a Silversmith, what it takes, what it means and how you do it.

My favourite quote of the episode is "Which sounded to me like some kind of magical fairytale world, and when I saw the video of where it was, I, I just thought, oh, it would be like a dream come true. And it came true. I, um, was accepted to. Attend. And then I had to come up with the money to pay for the tutoring and the accommodation and you know, and plus leave my home for six months and my job and everything and still pay the bills. And so I am, I wrote for a creative development grant and I got it. Nice. Which paid for. My tuition workshop fees and my accommodation in the uk. So basically I just had to pay for airfares and food. It was amazing. "

MG Silversmith https://www.mgsilversmith.com The Jewellers & Metalsmiths Group of Australia, WA Inc. https://www.jmgawa.com.au North Metropolitan TAFE Jewellery https://www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/jewellery

Aaron talks about setting a fastest known time (FKT) for the Bibbulmun Track, what it takes, what it means and how you do it.

My favourite quote of the episode is "So going through that process and really thinking about, like, what it takes to actually be someone who has, like, willpower and who is strong mentally. I've kind of, I guess, started to go down this pathway where that's probably the more important part to me is that each day I get up and I practice being, what I would say is like, strong-minded and exercising willpower, having discipline. And I found that is a really important way to get on top of my mental health personally."

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