Diamond Kind is a movement started by Atticus Health. Through this movement we are dedicated to telling stories about people who have faced immense adversity. The movement's metaphorical title refers to how "pressure makes diamonds" and coming through that pressure with kindness.

Diamond Kind: Episode 11 with Murray

Injury Prevention With Wendy Doan

Episode #6 – Get Crafty with Roz!
In this episode of the U3A Hastings Podcast on Radio Western Port, hosts Julie and Jan sit down with Roz, our creative craft leader.

Discover how Roz found her passion for craft, the inspiring projects happening in the group, and her best tips for bringing more creativity into your daily life. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or simply curious, Roz’s energy and ideas will spark your imagination and maybe even your next handmade masterpiece.

🎙️ Hosted by Julie & Jan
🎨 Guest: Roz – U3A Hastings Creative Craft Leader
📍 Recorded at Radio Western Port

Episode #6 – Get Crafty with Roz!

Episode #3 — Joan’s Story: Music, Memory & Finding Help at Home

In this heart-warming episode of The Wrinkle Report, Lisa sits down with Joan — a proud member of the Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care family.
Joan shares her remarkable journey as a lifelong piano player and singer, her love for music, and the lessons she’s learned through loss, resilience, and reaching out for support.

After losing her husband, Joan discovered the strength in acknowledging she needed a little help at home , a decision that led her to the caring hands of Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care.

🎹 Tune in to hear how music, community, and compassion can turn life’s hardest moments into harmony.

Episode #3 — Joan’s Story: Music, Memory & Finding Help at Home

In this episode, hosts Julia and Jan sit down with Don, U3A Hastings’ Current Affairs Leader, for a lively and thought-provoking conversation about what’s shaping our world, from local headlines to global shifts.
Together, they explore how staying informed keeps the mind sharp and the community connected.
Tune in to hear why lifelong learning and open dialogue are at the heart of what makes Hastings U3A thrive.

🎙️ Recorded at Radio Western Port — where community voices come alive.

Episode #7 – Staying Curious with Don, U3A Hastings Current Affairs Leader

Episode #49 | Chasing Dreams & Staying Grounded with Amit Singh Saini ✨

This week, Hannah sits down with BBQ legend and hospitality pro Shaun “Googsy” Kestle, a man whose 25-year love affair with food, fire and flavour has become a way of life.

From fine-dining kitchens to smoky fire pits, Googsy’s story is about turning passion into purpose and bringing people together through food that tells a story. He’s cooked with world-class pitmasters, judged international BBQ comps, and built Mad Mullet Gastronom into a celebration of community, creativity and charcoal.

Expect laughs, lessons, and a few secrets from the smoker as we talk passion, mental health, and the art of staying grounded when life heats up.

🔥 Listen, laugh, and remember: the best things in life, like great BBQ, take time, patience and heart.

Episode 51 | Shaun “Googsy” Kestle – Fire, Flavour & Finding Purpose

Hosts Julie and Jan chat with Brendan about the fun, friendships, and gentle humour that make pickleball more than just a game. From stories on the court to the laughs that happen in between serves, this episode is a relaxed listen for anyone who enjoys good company, staying active, and being part of a welcoming community.

Episode #8 – The Lighter Side of Pickleball

Join us for a heartwarming chat about Ageless Grace , a unique chair-based exercise program that blends imagination, movement, and music. Karen shares how laughter fills the room as participants rediscover playfulness, connection, and vitality at any age.

Episode #9 Ageless Grace: Movement, Music and Joy – with Karen

Host: Brett | Guest: Hannah Swinnerton

Fifty episodes. Fifty real stories of courage, healing, and hope.

In this special milestone episode, Hannah sits down with Brett to reflect on how Inspired to Soar began, from a single act of bravery to a ripple effect of change across the Hastings and Western Port community.

This isn’t just a celebration. It’s a reminder that courage isn’t loud, it’s consistent. It’s the decision to keep showing up, to turn pain into purpose, and to believe that your story might help someone else rise too.

🎙️ Tune in as Hannah shares her journey from being bullied and silenced, to becoming a voice for inclusion, growth, and possibility. This is what happens when you decide to soar.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah — 50 Episodes Special

In this episode of Inspired to Soar, Hannah sits down with the incredible Annette Sanfilippo, a creative force who’s been shaping Australia’s fashion landscape since 1986. But this isn’t just a story about couture and colour; it’s about reinvention, resilience, and rediscovering your confidence when life feels like it’s unraveling.

Annette opens up about her journey, from the early days in Melbourne’s boutique scene to becoming a mentor and advocate for circular fashion and wellbeing. Together, Hannah and Annette explore what it means to evolve through every season of life, how creativity can heal, and why being true to yourself is the most stylish thing you can ever be.

Because behind every design, every stitch, and every reinvention, there’s a woman who refused to give up.

🎙️ Inspired to Soar with Hannah, where real stories spark real change. 

Episode #55 — Reinvention, Style & Self-Belief with Annette Sanfilippo


Today’s episode feels special. I’m joined once again by Jyee Byrne, founder of Wolfpack Support Services and author of The Wolfpack Way series. This is Jyee’s second time on the show, and it’s powerful to see how much his journey has grown since he first joined us earlier this year.

Jyee is a psychosocial recovery coach, educator, and changemaker who teaches people how to regulate, reconnect, and rebuild through nervous-system-based leadership. His work reaches communities, schools, and workplaces across Australia, reminding us that real leadership comes from presence, not performance.

In this conversation, we open up about growth, mindset, mental health, and the courage it takes to lead from the heart. It’s honest, vulnerable, and full of moments that will stay with you.

Sit back, tune in, and welcome back to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, with the incredible Jyee Byrne.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #56 with Jyee Byrne

In this episode, Lisa and Hannah open up a conversation that every family needs to hear. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month still fresh in our minds, Lisa shares the sobering stats, her personal connection to two mums diagnosed on the same day, and the heavy mental load survivors carry even after treatment ends.

She also speaks honestly about her own experience trying to check her breasts while travelling around Australia, the embarrassment of not having a regular GP, and the unexpected relief of finding a mobile breast screening bus in a tiny town.

This episode is about awareness, courage, early checks, and giving people a safe space to talk.
If you or someone you love has lived through breast cancer, Lisa wants to hear from you. Reach out and join the next episode on the 13th.

Episode #4 — The Wrinkle Report | Breast Cancer Awareness, Real Stories & Real Support

In this episode, Jan and Julie sit down with Sandra, the leader of the Mahjong group at Hastings U3A. Sandra explains how the game works, why people enjoy it, and how it brings real connection and friendship to their members.

It’s a relaxed chat about learning something new, finding your people, and having fun along the way.

U3A Hastings Podcast – Episode #10

In this episode, Hannah sits down with the incredible Sarah Race, former Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the Mornington Peninsula Shire, gender equality advocate, community leader, and a woman who shows up with courage and heart in everything she does.

Together, they dive into Sarah’s journey through local government, the lessons she’s learned about leadership, the importance of women’s voices, and how creativity, connection, and community continue to guide her work today.

This is an honest, empowering conversation about purpose, resilience, and the impact one person can make when they choose to lead with integrity.

Tune in, be inspired, and remember: your story matters here.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah- Episode 57 Sarah Race

In Episode 11, Jan and Julie sit down with Marilyn, the enthusiastic leader of the Gardens and Galleries group. Marilyn shares her love for exploring beautiful gardens, creative art spaces, and the friendships that grow along the way.
A gentle, uplifting conversation that highlights one of U3A Hastings’ most colourful and inspiring activities.

Gardens and Galleries with Marilyn — Episode #11

In today’s episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, we sit with filmmaker and visual storyteller Nathan Woods,  a man whose journey reminds us that sometimes the spark you think you’ve lost is actually waiting for you to come back to it.

Nathan grew up on the Mornington Peninsula seeing the world differently,  sketching, experimenting with calligraphy, filming his mates at the skatepark with nothing but instinct and curiosity. What started as documenting life on four wheels became a 16-year chapter of filming sponsored skateboarders, building friendships, and capturing a culture most people never get to see from the inside.

But life shifted. The skate crew moved on. The camera disappeared. And Nathan entered a season where creativity went quiet… until life nudged him back behind the lens.

Today, we explore that entire arc,  the early days, the breakdowns, the rebuilds, the illness that isolated him, the diagnoses that reshaped him, the friendships that changed him, and the film that reignited everything: See Me – A Film About Redro Redriguez.

This conversation is raw, reflective and deeply human.
If you’ve ever stepped away from the thing you love , this episode will speak to you.

Your story matters here. 💛

Episode 59 — Rediscovering Creativity with Filmmaker Nathan Woods

Welcome back to Inspired to Soar with Hannah,  the show where real stories spark real change.

In this episode, Hannah sits down with a man whose influence stretches far beyond the boxing ring. Marcos Amado isn’t just the owner and Head Coach of Peninsula Boxing , he’s a leader, a mentor, a father, and one of the quiet giants of Australian boxing.

For 23 years, Marcos has shaped athletes from the inside out. He’s coached at every level - Boxing Victoria, Boxing Australia, Youth World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and the 2024 Paris Olympics. But behind every achievement is a deeper story: resilience, humility, and a commitment to showing up even on the hardest days.

Marcos also opens up about his journey with early-onset Parkinson’s , a chapter that has reshaped his purpose, deepened his leadership, and strengthened his belief in serving others.

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply human. It’s about discipline, identity, health, family, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

If you’re navigating your own battles , silent or loud , this episode is for you.

Your story matters here.
Let’s soar. 🥊✨

Episode 61 — “Choosing Strength with Marcos Amado”

In this episode, Jan and Julie sit down with Paul, the leader of the Computer Tasks group at Hastings U3A.
Paul shares how the group helps members build confidence with everyday technology , from basic computer skills to exploring new digital tools.

It’s a practical, friendly chat about learning at your own pace, problem-solving together, and staying connected in a fast-changing digital world.

Episode 12 – Computer Tasks with Paul (Hastings U3A Podcast)

In this week’s episode of the Hastings U3A podcast, Jan and Julie catch up with Phil, one of the leaders of the Cycling Group.

Phil talks about the fun and freedom of exploring local trails, the friendships that build along the way, and the health benefits that come with regular riding. From relaxed local rides to full “away days” on some of Victoria’s most beautiful cycle paths, the group offers something for riders of all levels.

If you’ve ever thought about joining in, or you just enjoy hearing stories of people staying active and connected, this is a warm and uplifting listen.

Cycling with Phil — Hastings U3A Podcast, Episode #13

Welcome back to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the show where real stories spark real change.

Today I’m joined by Gary from Advance Frankston, a man whose voice has become a steady, positive force in our community. What began as one person wanting Frankston to move forward has grown into thousands of locals coming together to share news, celebrate wins, and look after each other.

In this episode, Gary opens up about:

why he created Advance Frankston

the lessons he learned from decades at Telstra and running his own business

what he loves about retirement, family life, and staying mentally healthy

the challenges and bright spots in our community

how everyday people can shape the place they call home

Gary’s honesty and heart shine through in every moment. He proves you don’t need a title to lead — just courage, compassion, and consistency.

Sit back, be inspired, and enjoy this powerful conversation.


Episode 62 – Gary from Advance Frankston Community, Connection & Local Leadership

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah,  the show where real stories spark real change.

I’m your host, Hannah Swinnerton. I’m a mental health and anti-bullying advocate, a proud gym girl, and someone who’s walked through bullying, mental health struggles, and body-image battles… and come out the other side stronger.

Today, I’m joined by someone who represents strength, humility, and real community leadership — Cr Emily Green.

Emily is a lifelong Frankston local, a young mum, a student of government and community leadership, and Councillor for Kananook Ward. Her journey is rooted in lived experience, grassroots volunteering, and a genuine love for her community.

In this conversation, Emily opens up about:
✨ Growing up in Frankston
✨ Her path into public leadership
✨ Motherhood, resilience, and balance
✨ The challenges and triumphs of local government
✨ What community connection truly looks like
✨ Why lived experience matters in leadership

This episode is a grounding reminder that leadership doesn’t have to be loud,  it can be humble, heartfelt, and driven by compassion.

Please welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah… Cr Emily Green.

The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.
Your story matters here. 💛

Episode 63 Cr Emily Green Leadership with Heart, Lived Experience, and Community Spirit

Welcome back to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the show where real stories spark real change.

In this episode, I’m joined by someone who lives and breathes community: Cr Nathan Butler, Frankston City Councillor for Yamala Ward and co-founder of Social Walks, one of the largest walking and adventure communities in Australia.

Nathan’s journey is grounded, honest and heart-led. From his early experiences in tourism and small business, to championing accessible beaches, local art, mental health fundraisers and neighbourhood connection, Nathan shows what it truly means to lead with purpose.

We talk about:

What inspired him to step into public life

The rise of Social Walks and why it resonates with tens of thousands

Accessibility, housing, safer neighbourhoods and community impact

His values, his resilience, and the heart behind everything he does

Nathan’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t start with a title — it starts with compassion, lived experience, and the courage to show up for others.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:
The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

This is Inspired to Soar with Hannah, and your story matters here. 💛

Episode 63 Cr Nathan Butler Leadership Belonging and Building Stronger Communities

This episode is different.
Today, the microphone turns toward the woman who usually holds space for everyone else.

Guest host Melissa sits down with Hannah Swinnerton , mental health and anti-bullying advocate, podcaster, athlete, Special Olympics supporter, and the heart behind Inspired to Soar with Hannah.

Hannah shares her full story:
• years of bullying
• living with mental health diagnoses and an intellectual disability
• finding strength through sport, advocacy, and self-belief
• the moment she stopped seeing herself as a victim and started choosing herself

This is a raw, honest conversation about resilience, identity, and turning pain into purpose.
If you’ve ever felt underestimated, excluded, or silenced,  this episode is for you.

Because no matter what you’ve been through, you are not alone.
And your story matters here.

Episode 65 Turning the Mic Around Hannah’s Story

In this episode of the Hastings U3A podcast, we step outside and into the fresh air with Paul, leader of the Walk the Peninsula group. Paul shares how walking together across the Mornington Peninsula has created friendships, improved fitness, and helped members stay connected to both nature and each other.
A relaxed and uplifting conversation about movement, community, and the simple joy of putting one foot in front of the other, in some of the most beautiful surroundings the Peninsula has to offer.

Walk the Peninsula with Paul

In Episode #67, Hannah is joined by Mayor Kris Bolam, a proud Frankston local whose leadership journey has been defined by service, resilience, and heart. Kris has served multiple terms on Frankston City Council, including several as Mayor, and remains one of the youngest leaders ever elected in the region.

This episode goes beyond titles and achievements. Together, Hannah and Kris explore the reality of leadership under pressure, the unseen mental-health challenges that come with public life, and why vulnerability matters just as much as strength. Kris shares how growing up in Frankston shaped his values, how diverse career paths influenced his understanding of people and wellbeing, and his vision for a more connected, inclusive future for the city.

It’s an honest, grounded conversation about community pride, personal responsibility, and leading with empathy  on and off the public stage.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:
The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

This is Inspired to Soar with Hannah, and your story matters here.

In Episode #67, Hannah is joined by Mayor Kris Bolam,

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the show where real stories spark real change.

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Councillor and Deputy Mayor Steffie Conroy, a leader deeply committed to safer workplaces, stronger organisational culture, and healthier communities.

Alongside her role on Council, Steffie runs her own safety and compliance consultancy and works hands-on in the construction industry as a Safety and Culture Manager. Her professional journey has been shaped by a clear purpose: protecting people, improving culture, and creating environments where workers and families can thrive.

Beyond her career, Steffie is a devoted wife and proud mum to two young boys, Callan and Cormac. Motherhood has further strengthened her advocacy for families, inclusive neighbourhoods, and community facilities that truly support people where they live and work.

In this honest and grounding conversation, Steffie shares:

What a healthy and safe workplace really looks like

How culture shapes behaviour, wellbeing, and outcomes

The realities of balancing leadership, family, and community service

Her hopes for the future of Carrum Downs

This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership starts with care, values, and lived experience.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember ,your story matters here.

Episode #68 Steffie Conroy — Safety, Culture, Community, and Care

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the podcast where real stories spark real change.

I’m your host, Hannah Swinnerton. Mental health and anti-bullying advocate, proud gym girl, and someone who’s walked the hard roads through bullying, mental health struggles, and body image challenges and come out the other side stronger. This show was born from my journey from victim, to survivor, to thriver, and now I use my voice to help others find theirs.

Today’s episode is a powerful and deeply honest conversation.

I’m honoured to welcome back Tracey Waugh for her second appearance on the podcast. Tracey is a youth worker in a high-risk frontline environment, lives with Type 1 diabetes, and today opens up about another major chapter of her life that many women experience but few talk about openly, menopause.

In this episode, Tracey shares how menopause has impacted her body, energy, emotions, and mental health, and how it has complicated the already demanding task of managing diabetes while working in a challenging role supporting young people. Her honesty is brave, raw, and incredibly important.

Together, we explore:

The early signs and diagnosis of menopause

The emotional and mental health toll of managing chronic illness alongside menopause

How these experiences shape Tracey’s work with young people

The importance of speaking openly about women’s health

Messages of hope for women navigating menopause, chronic illness, and mental health challenges

This is a conversation about resilience, self-compassion, and the power of sharing your story so others don’t feel alone.

So sit back, be inspired, and remember:
The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

This is Inspired to Soar with Hannah and your story matters here. 💛⭐

Inspired to Soar with Hannah Episode #69 Tracey Waugh Returns Menopause, Type 1 Diabetes & Mental Health



Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the podcast where real stories spark real change.

In Episode #70, Hannah Swinnerton is joined by the deeply compassionate and intuitive Nicole Rhodes. Nicole’s journey is one of courage, reinvention, and purpose. After leaving the corporate world in 2019, she followed a quieter but more powerful calling into support work and personal care, choosing a path rooted in empathy, presence, and human connection.

Nicole shares what it truly means to walk beside people through life’s most vulnerable moments. From supporting individuals with limited mobility to build independence, to teaching life skills side by side, to holding gentle space for families during end-of-life transitions. Her work reminds us that support is never one-size-fits-all. Sometimes it is practical. Sometimes it is emotional. And sometimes it is simply being there.

In this episode, Nicole opens up about her own mental health journey, the inner healing that shaped her ability to support others, and her lifelong curiosity around consciousness, intuition, and personal growth. Together, Hannah and Nicole explore what it means to be a steady presence, a “body double,” and a soul guide through life’s biggest transitions.

This conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply human.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:
The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

This is Inspired to Soar with Hannah.
Your story matters here. 💛✨

Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #70

In this episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah is joined by Cam Williams , a local leader whose story is built on showing up for sport, for family, and for community.

Born at Rosebud Hospital and raised in Cape Schanck, Cam grew up in a family where community involvement wasn’t optional , it was simply how life worked. From junior baseball and cricket to decades of coaching, committee roles, and leadership positions, Cam learned early that being part of something bigger means stepping forward when it’s needed.

Alongside a career as a chef, co-founding a local fitness business, and raising a family, Cam quietly gave back through markets, Australia Day events, and grassroots organisations. Over time, frustration with council processes didn’t push him away,  it pulled him closer. That lived experience led Cam to run for council, and today he serves as a Councillor with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

This conversation explores resilience, service, leadership, mental strength, and why communities work best when everyday people choose to lead.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:
The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

🎙️ Inspired to Soar with Hannah — because your story matters here.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #71

Ending Bullying Starts With Us | Janet Grima, CEO of Bully Zero

In this powerful episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah Swinnerton is joined by Janet Grima, Chief Executive Officer of Bully Zero, one of Australia’s leading organisations dedicated to preventing bullying in all its forms.

With more than 30 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, Janet shares her journey into leadership, the lived experiences that shaped her purpose, and what it truly takes to create safer, kinder, and more inclusive communities.

Together, Hannah and Janet explore the realities of bullying in Australia today, the impact of online harm, the deep connection between bullying and mental health, and why prevention, education, and belonging matter more than ever.

This is an honest, compassionate, and important conversation about courage, cultural change, and the power of people choosing to do better.

If you’ve ever been affected by bullying, supported someone who has, or want to be part of the solution, this episode is for you.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah
Because your story matters here. 💛🎙️

Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #72

Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the podcast where real stories spark real change.

In this powerful episode, Hannah Swinnerton is joined by Sue Baker, Councillor with Frankston City Council and newly appointed Mayor of Frankston City.

Sue shares her journey into leadership, reflecting on her first week as Mayor, the values that guide her decision-making, and what it means to lead with transparency, accountability, and compassion. As a proud Pines Ward resident, Sue speaks openly about listening to community voices, navigating complex challenges like cost-of-living pressures and housing, and the responsibility that comes with public leadership.

Together, Hannah and Sue explore the intersection of leadership, mental health, and community wellbeing, discussing resilience, staying grounded under pressure, and why collaboration matters more than ever.

This is an honest, thoughtful conversation about service, courage, and choosing to show up for others.

Sit back, be inspired, and remember:
The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

Your story matters here.

Inspired to Soar with Hannah – Episode #73

It’s Anita’s final Community Catch Up for 2025 and she brings the full “end-of-year round-up” energy: honest, funny, a little chaotic, and very real.

In this episode, Anita shares a gentle reminder for the festive season. If things feel too much, don’t disappear for weeks. Reach out to a mate, keep checking in on the “spicy” and neurodivergent people in your world, and if you need anonymous support, Lifeline and Beyond Blue are there.

We also acknowledge a big loss in the Advance community with the passing of CEO and Secondary College Principal Steve Wright, and reflect on what it means when a chapter closes and change begins.

Plus, a bright spot: horticulture news from trainer Paula, including course updates, community projects, and excursions to local gems like The Briars (Mount Martha) and Cranbourne Gardens. There’s also a surprise wildlife moment on the road to Rosebud… an echidna cameo that turns into a heartfelt reminder to slow down and look after our local critters.

Anita also shares updates on:

Certificate II in Horticulture starting February (Mornington campus, Thursdays)

Advance College pathways for young people needing a smaller, calmer learning environment

Hastings Hub community hire and “Wellbeing Wednesdays” from February 2026

Reconnect updates, referrals, and the value of doing study or work in a way that fits real life

A warm, practical send-off for the year: stay safe, stay connected, and take care of yourself and each other.

Anita’s Community Catch Up | Episode #8 (Final episode for 2025)

This episode of the Hastings U3A podcast bounces into action with Norm, the long-standing and much-loved leader of the Table Tennis group.

Norm shares how table tennis at Hastings U3A is about far more than the game. It’s friendly competition, plenty of laughter, regular movement, and the joy of staying connected. Every session blends fitness and fun, creating a space where members stay active, social, and smiling.

A lively conversation about how a simple table, a bat, and a ball can keep people energised, engaged, and coming back week after week.

Hastings U3A Podcast – Episode #15  Table Tennis with Norm

This week on The Joe Show, Joe takes a clear-eyed look at what’s really happening across our local communities.

From the landslide in McCrae and the ripple effects on safety, insurance, and property values, to deteriorating roads, overgrown intersections, and the pressure of growth outpacing infrastructure, this episode asks some tough but necessary questions.

Joe also highlights:

The recent Hastings SES training exercise and their call for new volunteers

Community concerns around dredging spoil dumped at Mornington Beach

New stairs at Blairgowrie Beach and what accessibility really means

Thirteen-storey buildings rising in Frankston and what “progress” looks like on the ground

As always, Joe encourages listeners to slow down, pay attention, and read the local paper. Because what happens locally matters.

Joe will be taking a well-deserved break and will be back behind the mic in January.

The Joe Show – Episode #18

In this special episode, Julie and Jan sit down to talk through everything you need to know about enrolling in Hastings U3A for 2026.

They explain how the enrolment process works, share what’s new for the coming year, and highlight some favourite returning courses. Along the way, they offer practical tips to help members get the most out of their U3A experience.

It’s an easy, friendly conversation that captures what Hastings U3A is all about: learning, connection, staying active, and being part of a welcoming local community.

Perfect listening for both new and returning members.

Hastings U3A Podcast – Episode #16: Enrolment for 2026

Inspired to Soar with Hannah is back.

In this special relaunch episode, host Brett sits down with Hannah to reflect on why this podcast exists, why now matters more than ever, and what listeners can expect in 2026.

This isn’t a show about having life figured out.
It’s about the people who keep going anyway.

Together, Brett and Hannah talk about:

The quiet courage behind everyday stories

Why the “messy middle” matters

What’s changed since the early seasons

Why so many people are at a crossroads right now

And how this podcast creates space for honest reflection, not perfect answers

Inspired to Soar with Hannah is a place for real conversations with real people navigating change, transition, and growth on their own terms.

If you’ve ever thought, “There must be more than this” — you’re in the right place.

🎧 New season. New stories. Same heart.

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