Deb and Me

25/10/2026

☕ Monday Musing …
Different vessels | Different ways of showing up.

Out riding at the marina yesterday, I found myself looking at the boats and thinking about the different purposes they serve …

Some carry enormous loads. Some help others navigate. Some head out to explore. Others are tied up, having a little maintenance before their next journey.

Sound familiar? ⚓

We show up differently too.
Some days we have the capacity to support others. Some days we’re finding our own way through unfamiliar waters. Sometimes we need someone alongside us or a safe place to pull in and catch our breath.

Yet how often do we compare ourselves with someone whose load, purpose and circumstances are completely different from our own?

Even the strongest vessel needs maintenance. And being able to carry a heavy load doesn’t mean we should keep adding to it.

Wellbeing tip from Deb and Me:
Before saying yes to another thing this week, pause and ask: “What am I already carrying, and what room do I actually have?”

Creating wellness … one connection at a time. 💫

22/10/2026

‘Leadership in Practice’ 💫

22/10/2026

Leadership isn’t a cookie-cutter approach and learning about it shouldn’t be either …

Over the past two days, I had the privilege of facilitating ‘Leadership in Practice’ with Selectability’s first leadership cohort … and what an awesome group of humans!

These leaders brought care, experience, existing strengths and a willingness to explore new ways of leading. They reflected, practised courageous conversations, challenged their thinking and shared plenty of laughter along the way 😊

This program began with listening. Before we came together, participants shared the strengths they recognised in themselves and the areas where they wanted support. Their responses helped shape the two days so our learning connected with the realities of their leadership roles.

That was the part that was most powerful - hearing what people need and responding with something meaningful, practical and centred on them 💛

Thank you to every leader who contributed so openly, and to Nicole and selectability for the opportunity to be part of this learning journey.

There is something special about making space for people who care for others to learn, connect and feel supported themselves.

Deb and Me
Creating wellness … one connection at a time. 💫

20/10/2026

Sometimes the letterbox delivers something far better than bills 💌

Recently, some thoughtful feedback arrived by post, along with a colourful piece of artwork. Someone had taken the time to put pen to paper, visit the post office and send a little kindness my way.

It meant more than they probably realised 🫶

The written feedback spoke of growing confidence, feeling safe and finding practical things that help beyond the therapy room. Those are the things I care deeply about.

And the artwork? It now has pride of place. Other little people have started adding their creations beside it … a little gallery growing through the courage and creativity of children💫

It’s a beautiful reminder that what we contribute can make room for someone else to contribute too.

Feeling very grateful for the connections at the heart of Deb and Me 💛

🌿 A wellbeing thought: If someone has made a difference in your world, consider telling them. A few heartfelt words can mean more than you know.

Creating wellness … one connection at a time 💫

19/10/2026

Monday Musing …
Possibly an unpopular opinion incoming … but here goes … 👀

When did an exhausted employee become a disposable one?

I’ve been reflecting on the people who keep turning up to work and doing their best … until their best starts to look different.

Less patience. More emotion. Withdrawal. Defensiveness.

And suddenly, the conversation shifts from how much they contribute to how difficult they’ve become.

Too often, burnout gets treated as a personal flaw. The person becomes “the problem”, and the discussion turns to how to move them on …

But where is the curiosity about what has worn them down?

The workload. The expectations. The conflict left unaddressed. The times they asked for help and nothing changed.

If we’re discussing how to get rid of someone before asking what support they need, we need to examine our leadership too.

Yes, behaviour matters. Accountability matters. So does the environment in which we expect people to function.

What if we asked:

“What has become unsustainable?”

“What have we failed to hear?”

“What needs to change for you to feel valued and supported?”

Then actually did something with the answers …

A workplace cannot keep celebrating people for going above and beyond, then wash its hands of them when they have nothing left.

Caring for staff has to mean something when they are struggling, too.

A wellbeing tip from Deb and Me:

This week, check in with someone whose usual spark seems a little dimmer. Make space for an honest answer, listen with curiosity, and ask: “What could we change to make things more manageable?”

Then follow through. Care is felt in what we do next 💫

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

Practitioner Spotlight!

Thoughtful humans. Meaningful work. Real conversations.

Meet Erin - a thoughtful human doing meaningful work here in Mackay 💫

06/10/2026

Practitioner Spotlight!

Thoughtful humans. Meaningful work. Real conversations.

Meet Alanna - a thoughtful human doing meaningful work here in Mackay 💫

30/09/2026

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕️💫

“Celebrating Coffee, Honouring the People Behind Every Cup.”

To the growers, roasters and baristas … thank you for your service 🙏
And to everyone who speaks to me before my first coffee … thank you for your courage 😂

As pictured, I’m taking today’s celebrations very seriously ✅

I feel today is going to be a great day … finally, a celebration I’ve been training for my entire adult life 😅☕️💫

29/09/2026

SOMETHING NEW is coming to Deb & Me socials 👀

Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing a new series:

Practitioner Spotlight – People Behind the Practice 🌟

This series will feature short, informal conversations with thoughtful local practitioners doing meaningful work in our community.

We will talk about who they are, what they do, what matters to them in practice, and some of the reflections that shape the way they work ... with a focus on connection and wellbeing.

My hope is that these conversations make professional ideas feel more accessible, celebrate the people behind the roles, and create a little more connection between practitioners and the broader community.

And ... because this is Deb and Me, there will almost certainly also be coffee, humour, a slightly questionable production set up, and me hoping I remembered to press record 🤣

Thoughtful humans. Meaningful work. Real conversations.

Stay tuned 💫