The People Around Us
(Formerly The 'Some Elbow Room' Podcast)
There are so many ways to live a life and this podcast is testament to that!
Our conversations are honest, fun, reflective and interesting and we hope to inspire our listeners who may be a bit stuck in their work to stop and think about what they really want in life - to create “some elbow room”.
Specifically, to put some time aside to really think about:
(1) How their current job suits their personality
(2) The impact it is having on their own wellbeing & happiness and
(3) The influence it is having on the relationships most important in their life.
Our guest’s stories unfold key moments of change. Often influenced by their work, we talk about how those changes have impacted their lives. Whether our guest recognised an opportunity or had a plan, said yes instead of no or just fell on their feet - their lives often turned for the better! We also discuss how being part of a group or community is important to feeling that sense of belonging and how much belonging influences one’s happiness and wellbeing. This podcast may even inspire you to seek it out if you don’t have it in your life. Our guests show there are many ways to live a life and finding a balance between ambition, hard work and fun is the place to be!
This is what we explore from all directions and more on the “The People Around Us” Podcast. Enjoy!
Episodes
36 episodes
Why 'Some Elbow Room' Podcast Was Created
This episode goes behind the scenes with Darren Payne - the creator and co-host of 'Some Elbow Room' Podcast - who explains how the idea come about and is now a reality. Primarily, we hope the podcast encourages people to put some time ...
It's Never Too Late To Find Your Dream Job - Peta Waterman - Part A
Peta Waterman has lived a pretty remarkable life and at 47 yrs old landed her dream job as a Qantas Flight Attendant that she wanted for over 20 years. Proof that you're NEVER too old to keep trying to find your dream job and seek out happiness...
It's Never Too Late To Find Your Dream Job - Peta Waterman - Part B
Peta Waterman has lived a pretty remarkable life and at 47 yrs old landed her dream job as a Qantas Flight Attendant that she wanted for over 20 years. Proof that you're NEVER too old to keep trying to find your dream job and seek out happiness...
The Loyal, Misunderstood, AFL Footy Hard Man - Dean Wallis - Part A
Dean Wallis was simply unbelievable to talk to. As outsiders looking in, he's lived a life between fiercely being himself and fighting against the system he found himself in as a young fella and now finds himself in as an adult. He...
The Loyal, Misunderstood, AFL Footy Hard Man - Dean Wallis - Part B
Make sure you listen to Part A first !Dean Wallis was simply unbelievable to talk to. As outsiders looking in, he's lived a life between fiercely being himself and fighting against the system he found himself in as a young ...
Family Man First, Funny Man Second - Peter Rowsthorn - Part A
Peter Rowsthorn is an Australian Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Writer, MC and Host who has been in our lives on TV, stage & screen for almost 40 years !! He is incredibly funny, unique, animated, bit loose yet considered, aware and loyal. He ha...
Family Man First, Funny Man Second - Peter Rowsthorn - Part B
NOTE: Best enjoyed after listening to Part A first.Peter Rowsthorn is an Australian Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Writer, MC and Host who has been in our lives on TV, stage & screen for almost 40 years !! He is incredibly funny, unique,...
Thanks & What's Next in 2023
Happy New Year 2023 !!! This quick episode thanks everyone for the incredible feedback we've received so far after the launch of the first 3 episodes leading into Christmas 2022. We have been blown away & very much humbled by t...
Life hasn't gone to plan & that's finally Ok - Darren Payne - PART B
NOTE: Please listen to Part A beforehand to get full context of this episode.Darren is the creator and co-host of the podcast and this episode is the first of 3 focussing on the lives of the hosts so far.Darren was surrounded by...
Life hasn't gone to plan & that's finally Ok - Darren Payne - PART A
Darren is the creator and co-host of the podcast and this episode is the first of 3 focussing on the lives of the hosts so far.Darren was surrounded by love, support and opportunities throughout his childhood and is the first to admit h...
A Lifetime of Saying Yes More Than No - David Nancarrow - Part B
Please listen to Part A beforehand. This episode is about the life of David Nancarrow and the second of three focusing on the hosts of the podcast. David has created a very successful, fun life while travelling and wo...
A Lifetime of Saying Yes More Than No - David Nancarrow - Part A
This episode is about the life of David Nancarrow and the second of three focusing on the hosts of the podcast. David has created a very successful, fun life while travelling and working all around the world ! This isn't only due ...
Living Life After Living for Football - Gary O'Donnell - PART B
(Please listen to Part A before listening to Part B to enjoy it fully)This episode is the 3rd and last focusing on the hosts and it is an absolute beauty !! Amongst many other things, Gary O'Donnell is an AFL legend of 243 ...
Living Life After Living for Football - Gary O'Donnell - PART A
This episode is the 3rd and last focusing on the hosts and it is an absolute beauty !! Amongst many other things, Gary O'Donnell is an AFL legend of 243 games, Premiership player, Essendon Football Club Hall of Fame member and is g...
"Date or Donor" - An IVF Leap of Faith - Melanie McClure - PART A
Growing up part of a close knit family in the country, Melanie McClure always wanted to be a Mum but was in no rush. After high school, she moved to Geelong to go to university then lived the life in Melbourne partying with friends to liv...
"Date or Donor" - An IVF Leap of Faith - Melanie McClure - PART B
Please listen to Part A first of all to fully enjoy this episode.Growing up part of a close knit family in the country, Melanie McClure always wanted to be a Mum but was in no rush. After high school, she moved to Geelong to go to...
A Few Moments With - David & Vicki Rossiter
This short episode was recorded at the end of the main podcast "The Quirky, Clever, Surf Loving Artist - David Rossiter" with some quick fire questions about life and conversations around favourite experiences, etc etc.A bit of fu...
The Quirky, Clever, Surf Loving Artist - David Rossiter - PART A
David Rossiter creates his own luck in life and has done it his own way.After growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne, he found himself living on the coast of Victoria in Torquay where he could embrace his love of surfing back in the 70'...
The Quirky, Clever, Surf Loving Artist - David Rossiter - PART B
Please listen to Part A to fully enjoy this episode Part BDavid Rossiter creates his own luck in life and has done it his own way.After growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne, he found himself living on the coast of Victoria in ...
Forever A Free Spirit - Richard Osborne
Richard Osborne is a humble free spirit who lives' in the present.Outside of his friends and family, he is best known for his incredible AFL playing career of 283 games and 574 goals at 4 different clubs. Simply fantastic player who als...
The Humble High Achiever - Paul Donaldson
Paul Donaldson fits a lot into his life and is the epitome of what it means to be curious & optimistic. He is borderline obsessed with exploring as many things in life as possible while also still working hard which, in his case, is in very...
Hey Kids, We're Moving to New York - Amanda, Milla & Luca Donaldson
NOTE: This episode is Part B of "The Humble High Achiever - Paul Donaldson" so please listen to that first to fully enjoy this episode.On the surface, having an opportunity to live in New York seems like an amazing opportunity - ...
A Few Moments With Paul Donaldson
Further to Part A "The Humble High Achiever" and Part B "Hey Kids, We're Moving to New York" this episode is made up of a few light hearted questions that we recorded after the main episode about how Paul thinks about a few things in life. ...
A Mooditj Leader With Lots of Koort - Prof. Cheryl Kickett-Tucker - Part A
Cheryl Kickett-Tucker is a highly respected Wadjuk Noongar Traditional Owner and renowned Indigenous leader, mother of 3, youth basketball coach, public speaker, elite athlete, research academic, community development practitioner and aut...
A Few Moments With Prof. Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, The Owl, Goanna & Wombat
At the end of recording a fantastic yarn with Cheryl about her life as per Part A & B of this 13th episode, Cheryl took over as podcast host on a whim turning the tables on Dave, Gary & Darren !! It wasn't planned nor did t...