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Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer Rural & Regional Australians are known for resilience but behind the hard work and stoicism are silent battles with isolation, stress, and mental health. These can be further exacerbated by natural disasters, when entire communities can feel alone, isolated, and lonely. In this episode of CallFour to Connect, Warren Davies,

In this episode, somatic psychotherapist Suzy Butz shares her deeply personal journey from disconnection and domestic violence to discovering peace, purpose, and connection through the body. After years in a high-pressure IT career and the thrill of flying hot air balloons, Suzy realised that real freedom came not from success or adventure, but from healing

Older Australians are among the most at risk of loneliness, particularly in aged care, where loss of independence, limited contact with family, and fear of being a burden can make isolation even more profound. Raylee Huggett, has seen this reality up close. With a background in journalism, corporate communications, and media management, she’s spent years

For couples counsellor and sex therapist Zoë Cox, loneliness isn’t just a personal struggle — it’s the biggest threat to humanity. With a career devoted to relationships, intimacy, and parenting, Zoë is known for bringing depth, insight, and playfulness to her work with couples and families across Australia and internationally. Drawing from a pluralistic, evidence-based approach,

In this episode, host Kim Kleidon sits down with Angela Campbell — a passionate advocate for rural mental health, founder of Ripple Effect Psychological Services, and a voice for connection, compassion, and community. Angela has spent decades helping people in regional and remote Australia navigate life’s challenges from drought and isolation to the everyday pressures

Loneliness is not just an individual struggle, it’s a global health challenge. According to the World Health Organization, one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, with devastating effects on mental and physical health, quality of life, and even longevity. Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, yet disconnection impacts people of all ages.

Welcome to CallFour to Connect! In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important conversation about loneliness a feeling that touches people in every corner of the world. My guest is counsellor Gary Bentley, who brings not only professional insight but also deep experience working with people in regional and rural communities. Together, we’ll explore the

In this launch episode of Call 4 to Connect, host Kim Kleidon explores something beautifully simple but profoundly powerful: picking up the phone and calling four (or more) people each week. The movement created by Charles and Tracy Alder tackles loneliness as the quiet crisis it is, reminding people they’re seen, valued and never alone.