Your Truth Explored

Rodney Reynders
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Your Truth Explored is a reflective podcast that gently unpacks the moments, emotions, and experiences that shape who we are. Hosted by Rodney Reynders, each episode blends lived experience, coaching insight, counselling skills and thoughtful storytelling to explore topics such as loss, hope, resilience, identity, and personal growth. Through honest conversations, short reflections, and original music, this podcast invites listeners to slow down, sit with their truth, and discover practical insight, foresight, and meaning they can carry into everyday life.

  1. Your Truth Explored Ep 21 - The Drama Triangle

    Jun 5

    Your Truth Explored Ep 21 - The Drama Triangle

    🎙️ Your Truth Explored - Episode 21The Drama Triangle: Understanding Conflict, Safety, and Emotional Reactions Why do some conversations spiral into conflict so quickly? Why do people become critical, defensive, helpless, oroverly responsible during difficult moments? And what if the real issue underneath most arguments is notanger… but safety? In Episode 21 of Your Truth Explored, Rodney Reyndersunpacks the powerful psychological concept known as the Drama Triangle, aframework that explores the three common emotional roles people move throughduring conflict: 🔺 The Persecutor🔺The Victim🔺The Rescuer This episode explores:• Why emotionally unsafe environments trigger reactive behaviour• How conflict cycles continue without awareness• The psychology behind blame, defensiveness, and over-helping• Practical ways to create healthier conversations• How leaders, couples, workplaces, and families can move toward emotional safety and accountability• The difference between reacting emotionally and responding consciously This is not about labelling people as “good” or “bad.”It is about recognising patterns, understanding emotional responses, and learning how to step out of unhealthy cycles. Whether you are navigating leadership, relationships,parenting, workplace pressure, or personal growth, this episode offers practical insight you can begin applying immediately. 🧠 Free Drama TriangleWorkbook Available: https://yourtruthservices.com.au/training-resources/ 🎧 Listen to more episodesof Your Truth Explored:https://yourtruthservices.com.au/your-truth-explored/ 🌐 Connect with Rodney Reynders: https://yourtruthservices.com.au/ If this episode resonates with you:👍Like the video💬Share your thoughts in the comments📢Share with someone who may benefit🔔Subscribe for future conversations exploring psychology, leadership, emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth #rodneyreynders #yourtruthservices #dramatriangle

    17 min
  2. Your Truth Explored Ep. 20 Christopher Miller

    May 29

    Your Truth Explored Ep. 20 Christopher Miller

    Christopher Miller on Love, Leadership, Grief & theJourney of Finding FISH https://youtu.be/X6CsS8F48dI What if love was not just an emotion, but a leadershippractice? In Episode 20 of Your Truth Explored, Rodney Reynders sitsdown with Christopher Miller, strengths-based, heart-centred leadership coach,author, and founder of the Expansive Love movement. Christopher shares his deeply personal journey following theloss of his wife Fiona to brain cancer and how grief transformed hisunderstanding of purpose, resilience, leadership, and human connection. Together, Rodney and Christopher explore:• Strengths-based leadership• Fulfilment, inspiration, success, and happiness (FISH)• The psychology of self-love and emotional awareness• Why many people struggle to talk openly about love• Grief, identity shifts, and personal growth• The difference between selfishness and self-care• Emotional intelligence and meaningful human connection• How small acts of kindness can radically impact people This episode is a reflective and emotionally honest conversation about what it truly means to live with intention, care, and authenticity in a world that often moves too fast for meaningful connection. Christopher also shares insights into:💡The “Let’s Talk Love” movement💡The Expansive Love Dialogues💡Why awareness changes the way we experience love💡How compassion and kindness are practical acts of leadership If you are interested in psychology, leadership, emotionalwellbeing, resilience, personal growth, or authentic conversations about the human experience, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

    45 min
  3. Your Truth Explored Ep. 19 Solange Lipcin

    May 22

    Your Truth Explored Ep. 19 Solange Lipcin

    Your Truth Explored - Episode 19Featuring Solange Lipcin https://youtu.be/RRuUZlWf2AE In this powerful conversation, Rodney Reynders sits downwith embodied communication coach, social entrepreneur, and multicultural leadership advocate Solange Lipcin to explore the psychology of belonging, identity, emotional intelligence, and authentic communication. Originally from Argentina and now based in Queensland,Solange shares her personal journey of discovering that the very qualities she once thought she needed to hide became her greatest strengths. Together, Rodney and Solange unpack the emotional impact of “editing” ourselves to fit into professional and social environments, and why true leadership begins when westop shrinking who we are. This episode explores:• Cultural identity and belonging• The fear of being “too much” or “not enough”• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness• Authentic leadership and communication• Migration, change, and personal growth• Self-love beyond performance and achievement• Why your uniqueness may be your superpower If you have ever felt pressure to fit in, neutralise yourpersonality, or dim your light to succeed, this conversation will encourage you to reconnect with your authentic voice and discover the strength that already exists within you. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and major podcast platforms. 🌐 Explore more at: https://www.yourtruthservices/ #SolangeLipcin #RodneyReynders #yourTruthServices

    27 min
  4. Your Truth Explored Ep. 18 - David Westgate

    May 15

    Your Truth Explored Ep. 18 - David Westgate

    From Survival to Purpose: Rewriting the Mental HealthStory https://youtu.be/JshvZBtpdDU In this powerful and deeply human conversation, RodneyReynders sits down with David Westgate to explore what it really means to move from survival to purpose when living with mental health challenges. David shares his lived experience with bipolar disorder,opening up about the long road from “just getting by” to finally seeking help at 48 and discovering what normality can feel like. But this episode goes further than diagnosis. It is about redefining identity, finding meaning, and using lived experience as a platform for impact. Together, Rodney and David unpack:• Why mental health is rarely a single “aha” moment, but a gradual journey• The danger of trying to handle everything alone• How finding the right support is more like connection than correction• The power of conversation over advice• Why you don’t need to fix someone to support them• The role of silence, listening, and simply being present• How leaders can create psychologically safe environments by being human first This episode challenges the belief that strength means having all the answers. Instead, it reframes strength as the willingness to speak, listen, and connect. If you have ever felt unsure about how to support someone…If you have noticed red flags in yourself or others…Or if you are navigating your own journey with mental health… This conversation is for you. One of the most powerful takeaways:“You don’t need to fix people. You just need to be willing to sit with them.” If this conversation resonates and you would like support, you are invited tobook a session or explore more resources through Your Truth Services or at ourwebsite: https://yourtruthservices.com.au/ 📌 Don’t forget to:👍Like this video💬 Share your thoughts in the comments♻️ Share with someone who might need to hear this🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes every Friday at 5pm QLD time

    42 min
  5. Your Truth Explored Ep. 17 Ian Westmoreland OAM

    May 8

    Your Truth Explored Ep. 17 Ian Westmoreland OAM

    The Power of Story, Adversity, and Meaning What if the parts of your life you’re trying to hide… are actually where your greatest strength is formed? In Episode 17 of Your Truth Explored, I sit down with Ian Westmoreland, founder of Mentoring Men and Kintsugi Heroes, to explore the transformative power of story, reflection, and adversity. Ian shares his journey from a successful corporate career towalking away from it all in pursuit of something deeper… purpose, connection, and impact. What followed was not just a career shift, but a complete redefinition of what it means to live a meaningful life. Together, we unpack: Why the stories we avoid are often the ones we most need to tellHow adversity can reshape identity, purpose, and perspectiveThe role of reflection in navigating life's hardest momentsThe power of vulnerability, especially for menHow storytelling creates connection, healing, and hopeWe also explore the concept behind Kintsugi… the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold… and how our cracks” may be the very things that make us more valuable, not less. Ian also shares powerful insights from his own life, including navigating burnout, leading national mentoring movements, and facing a life-changing cancer journey with gratitude and perspective. 💬 A Question to Reflect On What part of your story is ready to be shared… and what might change if it was? 🔗 Connect with Ian 🎧 Listen, Reflect, Share If this episode resonates with you:👍 Like 💬 Comment your takeaway🔁 Share with someone who needs to hear this #IanWestmoreland #RodneyReynders #YourTruthServices #YourTruthExplored #KintsugiHeros

    44 min
  6. Your Truth Explored Ep. 16 - Professor Gary Martin

    May 1

    Your Truth Explored Ep. 16 - Professor Gary Martin

    Human Leadership in Complex Workplaces: Beliefs,Listening, and Calm Authority https://youtu.be/Cac5RXOA6GY What does leadership really look like in today’s workplace? In this episode of Your Truth Explored, I sit down with Professor Gary Martin, CEO of the Australian Institute of Management WA, to explore the human side of leadership in a world that is becoming increasingly complex, fast-paced, and demanding. This is not a conversation about titles or authority. This is a conversation about how leaders think, how they listen, and how they show up under pressure. Drawing on decades of experience across workplaces, Garyshares insights into what is changing in leadership, and what still needs to shift. In this episode, we explore: • How core beliefs quietly shape leadership behaviour andworkplace culture• Why trust is becoming the foundation of modern organisations• The difference between hearing and truly listening as a leader• Why many leaders struggle with silence and what it reveals• The role of calmness in decision-making and emotional regulation• How stress spreads through teams and what leaders can do about it• Why self-care is no longer optional for effective leadership  Key takeaway: Leadership is not just about what you do.It is about how you think, how you respond, and the environment you create for others.  Listen if you are: • A leader navigating pressure and complexity• Building or managing a team• Interested in workplace culture and performance• Wanting to develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness  Work with me: If this conversation resonated and you would like support in your own leadership or personal development, head to: https://yourtruthservices.com.au 📅 Book a free 60-minuteexploration session and start your journey.  If this episode added value:Like the videoSubscribe to the channelShare it with someone who would benefit 💬 I would love to hearyour thoughts in the comments. What stood out for you? 🎙️ Your Truth ExploredExploring the psychology of leadership, growth, and human behaviour. #ProfessorGaryMartin #RodneyReynders #YourTruthServices

    41 min
  7. Your Truth Explored - Ep. 15 The Strength in Calmness

    Apr 24

    Your Truth Explored - Ep. 15 The Strength in Calmness

    In a world that rewards speed, urgency and loud reactions,calmness is often misunderstood. It can be mistaken for weakness, disengagementor a lack of care. Yet calmness is one of the clearest indicators of inner strength. In this episode of Your Truth Explored, Rodney Reynders explores why calmness is not passive at all. Calmness is regulated power. It creates the space between stimulus and response where real choice exists. When we learn to slow down, regulate our nervous system and respond intentionally rather than reactively, we gain access to clearer thinking, stronger relationships and better decision making. Rodney shares reflections from his leadership and coachingwork, showing how calm individuals often become anchor points during moments of pressure or conflict. When one person remains grounded, their presence cansteady an entire room, helping others move from emotional reactivity to thoughtful action. In this episode you will discover: • Why calmness is a sign of strength, not weakness• How emotional regulation improves thinking, decision making and leadership• Why reactivity often creates noise rather than clarity• Simple practices to help regulate your nervous system in difficult moments The episode also features the song “Strength in Calmness,” reinforcing the power of presence, reflection and intentional response. If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast andshare it with someone who may benefit from the conversation. You can explore more resources, music and coaching atwww.yourtruthservices.com.au Until next time, stay connected to your truth.

    12 min
  8. your Truth Explored - Ep. 14 Listen to Lead

    Apr 17

    your Truth Explored - Ep. 14 Listen to Lead

    Many people believe leadership is about having the answers. But some of the most powerful leadership moments come notfrom speaking, but from listening. In this episode of Your Truth Explored, Rodney Reynders explores why listening is one of the most underestimated yet powerful leadership skills. In a world that often celebrates the loudest voice in the room, true leadership can emerge through curiosity, presence and the willingness to hear what others are really saying. When leaders dominate conversations, ideas stay hidden,concerns remain unspoken and creativity shrinks. But when leaders listen deeply, something powerful happens. People feel respected, valued and psychologically safe enough to contribute their ideas and perspectives. Rodney shares insights from his experience as a leader andcoach, including how a simple shift from giving answers to asking questions can transform engagement within a team. Instead of solving every problem, leaders who listen create environments where people think, grow and take ownership. In this episode you’ll discover: • Why listening is an active leadership behaviour, not apassive one• How listening builds psychological safety within teams• Why leaders who always provide answers can unintentionally create dependence• Practical listening practices that strengthen trust and collaboration The episode also features the song “Listening to Lead”, reinforcing how silence, curiosity and compassion can strengthen connection and leadership. If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast andshare it with someone who may benefit from the conversation. You can explore more resources, music and coaching atwww.yourtruthservices.com.au Until next time, stay connected to your truth.

    9 min
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Your Truth Explored is a reflective podcast that gently unpacks the moments, emotions, and experiences that shape who we are. Hosted by Rodney Reynders, each episode blends lived experience, coaching insight, counselling skills and thoughtful storytelling to explore topics such as loss, hope, resilience, identity, and personal growth. Through honest conversations, short reflections, and original music, this podcast invites listeners to slow down, sit with their truth, and discover practical insight, foresight, and meaning they can carry into everyday life.

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    Rodney Reynders
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