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!
The People Around Us
Life hasn't gone to plan & that's finally Ok - Darren Payne - PART B
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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 love, support and opportunities throughout his childhood and is the first to admit how lucky he is. A very promising junior AFL footballer, he seemed destined to have a long career in the AFL playing for his families beloved team the "Fitzroy Football Club." Unfortunately for a variety of reasons that were both circumstantial and by his admission his own doing, this didn't quite eventuate as he hoped. As Darren has matured and reflected on this time, his somewhat over-thinking personality has been the cause of significant angst throughout his life that he's had to learn to live with and is only recently getting on top of things in this space as a now 48 year old.
Ten years later, Darren found himself living in Perth on the other side of Australia to where he grew up in Melbourne after the breakdown of his marriage. A decision he made to be close to his kids and an active father like he had growing up. It was a scary time where he found out who his real friends were and when he had to deal with loneliness and significant depression for 5-6 years. It was a tough time for Darren and all around him. However, through learned resilience on the run, a fierce appetite to understand himself and his ability to thrive amongst others in a like minded community, he got through it which was also fuelled by the intense love for his kids.
All of these experiences have influenced Darren's life to be where it is today which Darren vulnerably opens up about including the creation of this podcast for others.
This is the story of our creator and Co-host, Darren Payne. Enjoy !
PS - Thanks to Amanda Payne for her intro & outro
Socials
Instagram: @someelbowroompodcast
Facebook: someelbowroompodcast
Twitter: @somelbowrmpod
Acknowledgments
Jon Worthy's song "It comes with time"
Jean-Marc Michaud's song "Happy Like a Duck"
Musictown song "Fun Times Together" (Pixaboy)
Contact
If you would like to contact us to provide feedback, advertise, become a sponsor, suggest a guest OR have a chat about how you might be able to create 'Some Elbow Room' for yourself, please do so to Darren Payne via email darren@thecollectiveeffect.com.au
