In this episode, host Shaun Tucker interviews Sue Geelan, an expert in change, resilience, and connecting with people. Sue shares her personal journey of overcoming a tough childhood and finding her own path. She also discusses her love for sports motorcycle riding and how she took control of her own life by getting her own license. Sue emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices and accepting the consequences of those choices. She also talks about her work with couples and the need for new tools and strategies to improve relationships. Sue Geelan shares her wisdom and insights on parenting and relationships. She emphasizes the importance of giving children the freedom to make choices and take responsibility for their own lives. Sue believes that relationships should be based on mutual respect and support, and that both partners should have the opportunity to grow and develop. She encourages parents to have fun and enjoy their children, and to not lose their own identity in the process. Sue also discusses the impact she hopes to make through her counselling practice and the importance of seeking help and support when needed. Takeaways

• Making conscious choices and accepting the consequences is key to personal growth and transformation.
• To create change in our lives, we need to try new tools, strategies, and ways of thinking.
• In relationships, it's important to have open discussions and continuously work on improving communication and understanding.
• Separating emotions from logic can help us make better decisions and avoid being driven solely by our emotions. Give children the freedom to make choices and take responsibility for their own lives.
• Relationships should be based on mutual respect and support.
• Have fun and enjoy your children, while also maintaining your own identity.
• Seek help and support when needed to improve and strengthen your relationships.

Sound Bites

• "I had to create my own beliefs and values so my kids could do the same."
• "I like to be in control because of my early years when I wasn't in control."
• "We always ask the question, what would you do in that situation? Here's what I think I would do in that situation."
• "Here's mum with the words of wisdom."
• "The pain is what pushes, the vision is what pulls."
• "You're not what you think you are."

Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Sue's Background
04:06 Taking Control: Sue's Journey into Motorcycle Riding 
07:54 The Impact of Sue's Childhood on Her Parenting 
11:08 Sue's Early Years and Overcoming Adversity 
13:29 Building a Strong Relationship with David 
16:22 The Importance of Conscious Choices and Accepting Consequences 
19:09 Separating Emotions from Logic in Decision-Making 
21:26 Creating Change Through New Tools and Strategies 
23:55 Improving Relationships Through Education and Awareness 
26:28 Applying Lessons Learned to Parenting and Grandparenting
29:51 The Push of Pain and the Pull of Vision 
32:50 Discovering Your True Identity 36:06 Continuing Wisdom and Impact 
40:41 The Importance of Nurturing and Support
46:27 Believing in Yourself and Others  

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