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Welcome to Episode 23 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast: “The Room Where it Happens” with Hediyeh Vahdat, a health systems polymath, boundary expander, and conversationalist. We found her! The person who is in the room where it happens (cue, Hamilton). Hediyeh is the Managing Director of Linéaire Projects, and along with her team, has the unique opportunity to work with people who can actually create change in our healthcare system. From facilitating policy and service modelling sessions, to project managing health precincts, Hediyeh and the Linéaire Projects team are using their superpowers to bust through boundaries and (literally) build an integrated system of health. In the spirit of their initial eight-hour conversation, Hediyeh and Rhea chat about change management, strategic planning, and organisational transformation through enhancement the human experience. Hediyeh speak about sparking and expanding people's thinking, and the need to break down silos and collaborate with key partners to re-imagine and re-design our healthcare system. Reach out to Hediyeh for all of the things, for all of the people. Find Hediyeh Vahdat: Linkedin | Linéaire Projects | The Hediyeh Hotline is + 61 2 9096 2930 | Sitting with Rhea in the corner having an eight-hour conversation. Bits & Pieces: The The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Executive Producer, Emperor of Sound, Original Music: Wills Follow us on all the socials Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion | Facebook: @the.intelligentrebellion Rhea on Instagram: @rheamercs | Facebook: @rheamercs Threesticks Training & Development on Facebook: @threesticks.training Copyright 2023 Rhea Mercado® | Threesticks Pty Ltd | The Intelligent Rebellion Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Our guest is Ed Hughes, a dad, husband and rat race escapee. Ever thought about giving up your corporate day job and living a simpler life? Ed did, and Ed - did. Ed chats about his intentional decision to escape the rat race to explore and live a life of purpose, and his plans to live in Narara Ecovillage with his family. During this episode, Ed challenges some of Rhea’s biases about ecovillages, and teaches Rhea about the foundations of sociocracy, which is a peer governance system based on consent. Find Ed: LinkedIn | Reading books What Ed and Rhea speak about: Narara Ecovillage | Sociocracy Bits & Pieces: The The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Executive Producer, Emperor of Sound, Original Music: Wills Follow us on all the socials Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion | Facebook: @the.intelligentrebellion Rhea on Instagram: @rheamercs | Facebook: @rheamercs Threesticks Training & Development on Facebook: @threesticks.training Copyright 2023 Rhea Mercado® | Threesticks Pty Ltd | The Intelligent Rebellion Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 21 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Rhea returns with a solo episode, and takes a trip back to October 2022. This is the audio version of Rhea's article "Let The Games Begin" first published in October 2022. On 6th October 2022, icare has announced the selection of claims service providers for Workers Compensation on a Linkedin post. It’s great that icare have announced their top priority is improving outcomes for injured workers. I’m glad we cleared this up, especially for those whose top priority lay elsewhere. Improving outcomes for injured workers benefits our industry, and our society. Read the article Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Executive Producer, Emperor of Sound, Original Music: Wills Follow us on all the socials Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion | Facebook: @the.intelligentrebellion Rhea on Instagram: @rheamercs | Facebook: @rheamercs Threesticks Training & Development on Facebook: @threesticks.training Copyright 2023 Rhea Mercado® & Threesticks Pty Ltd Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 20 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Our guest is Ajit Singh Lamba, a healthcare professional, marathon runner and owner of Physiotherapy Professionals Parramatta. Ajit chats about his work with clinical placement students, shares the hard lessons learnt after breaking some his own rules, and talks about how the fresh mind of a student could unlock the secret to happiness. Rhea and Ajit reminisce about their student days, and have a giggle about initial assessment questions. Find Ajit Singh Lamba on LinkedIn | Facebook & Instagram @physioparramatta Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Executive Producer, Emperor of Sound, Original Music: Wills Follow us on all the socials Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion | Facebook: @the.intelligentrebellion Rhea on Instagram: @rheamercs | Facebook: @rheamercs Threesticks Training & Development on Facebook: @threesticks.training Copyright 2023 Rhea Mercado® & Threesticks Pty Ltd Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Our guest is Anjelo Ratnachandra, the best father and husband in the world, and the Founder of Beyond Pain. Anj and Rhea chat about challenging the expectation of treatments as a physiotherapist, the difference between multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary practice, and the role of guidelines. Rhea asks Anj about how to approach the subject of sex and intimacy with patients, which prompts Anj to give her a script for how to ask a patient about sex and intimacy. Together they muse about ethical healthcare, outcomes focused practice, and acknowledging when our work is done. Find Anjelo on LinkedIn | Beyond Pain Stuff we talk about: Beyond Pain book | Seligman’s Learned Helplessness Bits & Pieces: Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Executive Producer, Emperor of Sound, Original Music: Wills Follow us on all the socials Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion | Facebook: @the.intelligentrebellion Rhea on Instagram: @rheamercs | Facebook: @rheamercs Threesticks Training & Development on Facebook: @threesticks.training Copyright 2022 Rhea Mercado® Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Short Stuff from Episode 6 with Brooke Archibald and Jane Gallard, two very different people united by one purpose. Since the full episode aired, Jane has gone to complete two UTA 100, and Brooke is now making waves at Aquafit. Listen to the full episode Meet Brooke Archibald and Jane Gallard, two very different people united by one purpose. Brooke and Jane are the dynamic duo behind the One55 Health & Fitness Centre. During Sydney covid lockdown 2021 when other fitness centres went online with their classes, One55 went in a different direction. Brooke and Jane would jump onto social media and send messages of love and support to their tribe whilst chronicling their own COVID lockdown journey. So I was eager to speak with them about what it was like to for them during this time and how they got through it. They chat about their internal dialogues and how they both coped through the lockdown. Jane and Brooke share their personal experiences of a Mum and the network of support needed to show your best self to the world. They touch on the dangers of social media and self-proclaimed fitness “experts” and how Brooke and Jane’s message to their tribe is focused on wellbeing and mental well-being rather than on physical looks. The chat spirals quickly into crushing over a certain A-List celebrity, guilty pleasures and Karate side-kicks in dark alleyways. WARNING: This episode contains profanities. (Mainly from Rhea) Find Brooke and Jane: West HQOne 55 Health & Fitness | One55 Facebook Page | On stage teaching a Les Mills Class | Jane on the trails & Brooke at Wendy’s place Instagram Brooke is @archibaldbrooke (no hashtags there) | Jane is @janegallard (This is a beautiful account full of nature's beauty and inspiration) The stuff they chat about: Zero Negativity by Ant Middleton | Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey | The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young | Dirt Church Podcast | @dirtchurchradio hosted by Matt Rayment & Eugene Bingham | Wendy’s Flake Shake Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | Instagram | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Short Stuff from Episode 5 with James Ellis. In this short stuff, Rhea and James chat about how confirmation bias, gut-feeling, time pressures, billable hours, and evidence-based research affect the way we hire staff, deliver services, and humanise healthcare. Since the full episode aired, James has continued to sail, every.single.day. ⛵ Listen to the full episode This is James Ellis, a husband, a father, a man who loves to sail and a man with a Plan B. This episode started as a chat about Prof. Henry Mintzberg and the healthcare mythology, humanising workers compensation and evolved into an emergent discussion about humble enquiry, being wrong, doing better science, intuition and TWOGS. Find James Ellis: Linkedin | Framework Group | Behind the boat’s wheel Stuff they chat about: Professor Henry Mintzberg Twitter @mintzberg141| Daniel Schmachtenberger & The Consilience Project Rosa Carillo Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | Instagram | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Short Stuff from Episode 3 & 3.5 with Lauren Dredge. Since the full episode aired, Lauren started and completed triathlons because 45min workouts were just too short. With services like Claims Pharmacy, we now have the collective power to save lives, to prevent addiction and overdose, and to address a problem which we have overlooked for far too long. Listen to the full episode part 1 | Listen to full episode part 2 Lauren talks about the scariest thing she sees is happening in healthcare right now and muse about some of solutions including collaboration, policy change and placing the injured person at the centre of the claim. WARNING: This episode discusses drug use, drug addiction, drug overdose and death and strong language. Find Lauren Dredge: Linkedin | Claims Pharmacy | Doing burpees and jump squats The stuff we chat about: The Penington Institute | Move For Lex: www.moveforlex.com IG: @moveforlex #moveforlex | Paul Bloom: Twitter @paulbloomatyale Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | Instagram | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howdy Folks, Rhea and the team wish you all a safe and festive holiday season. Take care of yourself, and if you're able, another human. Big things are coming for The Intelligent Rebellion in 2023 so make sure to subscribe and join to The Intelligent Rebellion to keep up to date with events, pod drops, and other cool stuff. The Intelligent Rebellion is a think tank and a community with one mission - To speak up and contribute our vision towards a better future. Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 18 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Rhea shares some tidbits she wishes someone had told her as she embarked on a career on healthcare and compensation. Bits & Pieces: Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Executive Producer, Emperor of Sound, Original Music: Wills Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howdy folks, Welcome to The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast where we speak up and contribute our vision towards a better future. Hosted by Rhea Mercado, Healthcare Humanist, Speaker and Author who is challenging the corporate hierarchy to open its forums and allow a more diverse range of voices. Rhea chats with friends and colleagues as they drop some truth bombs, share stories, reflect on their personal journeys and muse about creating businesses where every human is supported. Candid and thought-provoking, the chats challenge the norm, and quickly evolve into emergent discussions about life, work, health, ethics, failure, fun and the goodness of humanity. They talk about their personal rebellions, about challenging norms and celebrating compassion, optimism, creativity and imagination. There are profanities, fart jokes and major gaffes and some topics discussed could be triggering to some, so please use your own discretion. Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode contains discussion about suicide. Welcome to Episode 17 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Our guest is Lauren Fahey, Changemaker, mother, and General Manager of The National Association of Women in Construction. Women make up only 13% of the construction workforce in Australia and it’s seriously harming the industry. Lauren shares her unique insight and busts some long-held myths and perceptions about the industry, about gender stereotyping, and on some super obvious simple things the industry could to do make all humans feel included. Lauren believes that education is the key to the cultural and societal shift which will challenge our unconscious biases, and empower organisational leaders to role model positive behaviours and turn policy into action.Make way folks! Construction is ready for all of the people. Find Lauren on LinkedIn | nawic.com.au Stuff we talk about: NAWIC | Nelson Mandela | Little Rascals Movie Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Our guest is Marc Brown, a swimmer, an educator and coordinator, and all-around good human. Marc talks reflects on the past 20 years *gasp* as an educator and reminisces about the days where collegiality, morning tea and open doors were the norm. He poignantly speaks about Government funding cuts which have forced universities to move away from being an educational institution to one which operates like a corporate entity, and his observation that, for some academics, students have become a nuisance standing in the way of their research. Marc explains his dream education model which could simultaneously provide students with the educational experience they deserve and empower professionals to share their knowledge as they become experts in their chosen fields. Marc shares stories of students doing the darndest things during prac labs prompting shout outs to some colleagues and friends. If you have been a student of Marc's, you'll want to hear this one. And if you’re not – heck, you’ll want to hear this one too. Find Marc Brown on LinkedIn | With his office door wide open Stuff we talk about: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | University of Wollongong | ESSA | University of NSW Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. Our guest is Dr Ehssan Sakhaee (rhymes with Hawaii), speaker, cartoonist, leadership educator and founder of Wacky Wisdom, Inspirational Management Australia, Street Poet, and UpskillEQ. Ehssan busts some mindfulness myths, accepting our reality, and being shat on by an elephant. He talks about how a simple trip to the beach changed his entire outlook on life, and recalls his personal journey about how he became an engineer despite a love for the arts, how he created his dream job because of his passion for self-development, and on how his challenging the norm has enabled him to lead others through a transformative process. Ehssan also has a message for the students who are about to do their HSC exams. Find Dr Ehssan Sakhaee on LinkedIn | Ehssan's Website | Inspirational Management Australia | Facebook | Instagram | | Outside with his laptop Stuff we talk about: Future Crunch | Steven Covey The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People | Eckhart Tolle The Power of Now Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is episode 14 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast with Kate* who has chosen a pseudonym to protect her identify and her family, which, on so many levels is truly heartbreaking. Because, Kate* is one of us, a healthcare worker, a colleague, a person who has serviced our community for many years. However you might feel about COVID-19, the vaccinations and the mandates - I ask you, the listener, to be curious, to open your mind, and to open your heart. What you are about to hear is two friends, two colleagues, and two humans, sitting down and simply having a chat. Find Kate*: If you want to connect with Kate* on this episode for a compassionate and open discussion, contact Rhea Mercado or Threesticks and we will facilitate any genuine request to connect with the Kate*. Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 13 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. In this episode, Shaun Cronin gives us a crash course in self-determination theory and shares real world, first-hand success stories from using this theory. He us candid about life as an insurance claims manager and challenges the compensation and rehab industry to improve the diversity of its professionals. Shaun is a self-described guitar playing, power lifter, fan of AC/DC and blues rock. Shaun is a rebel with a cause and has taken a revolutionary approach to supporting and empowering injured workers to engage in their return-to-work process. Like most, he stumbled into the compo industry, unsure of where it would take him. Shaun and Rhea share tips for newbies entering the world of compo and agree that sharing our knowledge and building a supportive network is key to longevity. The birds starting chirping during this episode which could only be a sign of hope, optimism and of new beginnings. So let’s get to it…this is Shaun Cronin. Find Shaun: LinkedIn | In a mosh pit Stuff they talk about: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram | AC/DC | Lauren Dredge and Claims Pharmacy | Luke McGrath and Independent Med Management | The Change Room | “Drive” by Daniel Pink | “Why We Do What We Do” by Edward L Deci Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back with Season 3 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast. To open this season we have Fiona Fonti, a mum, a wife, a business owner and an all-around good human. Rhea first heard about Fiona from a friend, and then months later from another friend. Now having met Fiona and spending time with her, I know what the Hype is about. Fiona, already being an NDIA participant recently had a significant medical episode. She went from the professional and being viciously independent to now being the patient and needing help with aspect of her daily life. She has learnt to embrace the simpler things and make definite choices about where to put her energy. Fiona is generous is sharing her story including the hardships and challenges. She is insightful and reflective, candid and wonderfully optimistic. Fiona shares her experience about trying to return to work and managing her business after the medical episode. She talks about the difficulties in navigating through the healthcare system, the impact on her family, and about how this experience makes her a better professional. And she also has some tips for the rest of us. Fiona was reluctant to toot her own horn, she is one of the great people in the rehab world, someone who cares deeply for her staff and for the clients. Someone who needs to be celebrated. In sharing her story and coming on the podcast, Fiona hopes that people will connect with her. She is an open book and invites everyone to “ask her anything” about any aspect of her life, her business, her disability and her ongoing recovery. Let’s get to it, this is Fiona Fonti. Even though we were on the sixth floor, the noise from the giant excavator can still be heard in the background. Sorry folks, Bob The Builder just couldn’t be stopped. Find Fiona Fonti on LinkedIn | The Rehabilitation Specialists | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Walking, walking and walking some more. Stuff we talk about: Turkish Get Ups Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does religion have a place in healthcare practise? In this final episode of season 2 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast, Rhea goes solo to muse about the place of religion in healthcare and to share her personal journey with religion including time spent as an “Antioch-er.” With this background, Rhea explores how religious beliefs or atheism might impact healthcare practice. Rhea admits that it wasn’t until recently when she was trying to decode people’s choices around the pandemic, reading about abortion laws around the world, and peering into Australia’s religious freedom bill that her curiosity in this topic was ignited. Rhea then went and explored if there was a place for religion in healthcare, and if so, how religious beliefs could influence decisions made by the patient and by the healthcare professional. Rhea asks: Should a healthcare professional make decisions based on their religion’s teachings? How does a person's religious beliefs impact their choices about healthcare? How does the religious moral ethics and beliefs of a healthcare professional, which are fundamental to their personal morals give them the right to refuse medical treatment to a patient? Stuff Rhea talks about: Mayo Clinic review | Church's Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers | Australian Medical Association – 2019 Position Stand on Conscientious Objection | Jehovah’s Witnesses | Margaret Mead Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this penultimate episode of season 2, Rhea chats with Samantha Flinn. A wife, a mom and an accidental exercise physiologist. Sam shares her adventures through business ownership, motherhood and now as a workplace rehab consultant and how she made an intentional decision regarding what failure she is willing to accept and which ones she will not. Sam shares her epic failures and the tough lessons learnt along the way. She has some nuggets of wisdom for anyone thinking about doing a career transition from clinical work to rehab consultancy. What makes this chat with Sam so fascinating is the incredible insight she has about her own identity, her personal flaws and strengths and how she has embraced all these parts of herself. Find Samantha on Linkedin | Eating cupcakes and then running around the track. ...We had some gremlins during recording so we apologise for some of the sound quality towards the end of this episode. Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Rhea chats with her friend Pierre Gabriel Ymalay - a high school dropout turned healthcare recruiter and podcaster. Pierre is generous in sharing his story and his honesty and candour will make you smile, cringe a little and laugh out loud. They chat about lessons learnt in their twenties, the importance of community and family, motivations, what defines their success, his philosophy about healthcare recruitment, hustle porn, and the eye-watering salary of new graduates and Doctors. They try to do some math (and fail epically) when working out recruiter commissions. Pierre names the healthcare "unicorns" and the challenges in recruiting win specific industries like aged care and occupational rehabilitation. He has some tips for employers to attract and retain quality staff and also has some wisdom for employees looking for work. Pierre's energy is infectious, he is a creative, has his own podcast. Look him up on socials to check out his skits about all of the things for all the people. WARNING: This episode contains profanities. Find Pierre on Linkedin | Instagram @pierresays & @theddshow | ACM Healthcare | pierre@acmhealthcare.com.au The stuff they talk about: Orange, NSW | Elon Musk | ACM Healthcare Follow us at: The Intelligent Rebellion | IG: @intelligent.rebellion | Linkedin Find Rhea: Rhea Mercado | LinkedIn | IG: @rheamercs | Facebook | Twitter Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Emperor of Sound and Original Music: Wills Copyright 2023 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado® Acknowledgement of Country: Rhea Mercado and the team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging. Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.