Forrest Chat

Paul van der Mey

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

Interviews exploring individual endeavour in Western Australia. What it takes, what it means and how to do it.

1 DAY AGO

Interview - Lynette Milne - Set-up a parkrun

Lynette talks about setting up Black Swan Lake parkrun, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "I'm gonna do it this week. I'm like, oh yeah, okay, you can run. Okay. And this is the first time I'd run it officially, with like the people, the community. I'm like, oh yeah. Okay. And I remember starting up onto the path and just as I'm going round the concrete bend and all these crowds of people in front of me and I just, I remember looking going, I did that. I did this and I remember going, don't cry. Don't cry, Lynette. Don't cry. 'cause if you start crying and you're not gonna be able to breathe properly and it's gonna be a struggle, and you go and I'm like, oh, I did this, I did this. And it's just, it, even though it's really hard. It is hard work. You've gotta be willing to, they've said no to me. No, no, no. I'm, I'm ignoring you. You don't tell me I can't do it. I'm gonna do it." https://www.parkrun.com.au/blackswanlake/

43 min
3 FEB

Interview - Natalie Mullen - Underwater Photography

Natalie talks about being an underwater photographer, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "So I think the biggest thing, or what brings me meaning is, what we do on the surface actually has impact to the ocean and, and has serious impact. And if we don't have a Blue World, is how I would call it, a good, healthy ocean, we actually lose the green part of our land. And so the two are connected. And so things like recycling and choosing, you know, reusable items actually does matter, because of what I see under the ocean. and I wanna protect that. I wanna protect that so much because. They're so vulnerable. they can't choose a different world for themselves." https://www.instagram.com/its_a_salt_life

46 min
27 JAN

Interview - Helen Iles - Publisher

Helen talks about being a publisher, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "I think encouraging the author. Book launches, I love to go to book launches and see the elation on the author's face when the sales start happening. They're out there, their book is out there. I just as much enjoy them having that first book in their hands as as they are." https://www.facebook.com/p/Linellen-Press-100063623125099/

46 min
20 JAN

Interview - Kelsey Gerdei - Canteen Manager

Kelsey talks about being Canteen Manager, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "Yeah. I mean we have so much fun in the canteen. It's not, not too serious or anything like that, you know. We're all stepping over each other 'cause it is quite a smaller canteen. But, yeah, you know, Mum and I'll come back from a race and, you know, we'll be gloating about it, and then my partner's daughter would jump in as well and going, I beat you two, and that sort of stuff. So it's good comradery in the canteen and it's really good just to check out people's times, and I find it really good. Also, because I'm in the canteen as well as racing, I can still talk to people about the racing without having to go out and about in the pit. So it's good." South West Touring Car Club https://swtcc.com.au

18 min
13 JAN

Interview - Daniel Stevens - Bayswater Community Men's Shed

Daniel talks about being a Bayswater Men's Shed member, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "We have a rule, uh, in our men's shed that, from 10 to 10 30, all machinery and all work stops. So you go into the meeting room and sit down and, yeah, have a, have a coffee, a cake or whatever you, and yeah. So it's, that's, that's very important cause that's the main thrust behind it, you know." Bayswater Community Men's Shed https://baysieshed.org.au

36 min
6 JAN

Interview - Gaye McBride - Hypnotist

Gaye talks about being a hypnotist, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. My favourite quote of the episode is "So it's like having a head brain and a tummy brain. Basically what happens is you use your tummy brain for a wee while in hypnosis to override and release and, and just get yourself back on track basically, to better health and confidence and, better wellbeing." Hypnosynergy Hypnosis, Reiki and Hypnotherapy https://hypnosynergy.co The Charmed Series (2 book series) by Gaye McBride (Author) https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FH7N4YKR

22 min
30/12/2025

Interview - Paul van der Mey - Forrest.Chat New Year 2026

Paul talks about Forrest.Chat audio podcast and plans for 2026. My favourite quote of the episode is "And you always feel good after you've listened to one of your podcasts because people are doing the things they love. And it's great to be able to share that with other people. And you don't know who you inspire by telling your story. And so I just like to say if you've got something that you do that you would like to share with Paul and the Forrest.Chat listeners. Reach out to Paul and talk to him about doing it because you don't know who else you'll inspire in that way to achieve something they never thought they could achieve."

28 min
23/12/2025

Interview - aka Duncan - Santa Claus

Santa Claus (aka Duncan) talks about being Santa Claus, what it takes, what it means and how you do it. It's a tongue-in-cheek look at Santa in society. My favourite quote of the episode is "Well, it's just that magic of Christmas time. It, uh, it can be a very tough time for people out there, of course. And, uh, the joy of Christmas is very, very important to bring that joy of Christmas time to the world where we can forget about all the ugly stuff that's happening. And, uh, and yeah, just bring that, uh, that joy and love and spread that out amongst all of us." The Shed Wireless (podcast) https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-ne8vj-a839ea

27 min

TRAILER

Forrest.Chat podcast trailer

Welcome to Forrest.Chat where we interview Western Australians about their endeavours. We ask what it takes, what it means and how they do it. Host Paul van der Mey invites you to join us and join in. The people of Western Australia are active and doing interesting things. We interview them and they get to share their experiences, which is great! You get to listen and find some take-aways, which is magic! When you listen, special things happen. To get the latest Forrest.Chat news subscribe to the email list at Forrest.Chat.

04/02/2024

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2 min

Dulcet tones

27/03/2024

nuttychemist26

The dulcet tones of the host really set the scene as one sits down to listen. The inspiring stories of others is quite infectious to stimulate me to do more. Thank you. I look forward to this podcast that builds community.

Interviews exploring individual endeavour in Western Australia. What it takes, what it means and how to do it.

Creator

Paul van der Mey
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

98
Rating

Clean
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