Living a very public life on screen, Lisa Wilkinson opens up to Deborah about her personal relationships and talks lovingly about her late father, Ray Wilkinson and marriage to Peter FitzSimons. "My father was an incredible man, he was dignity personified," said Lisa. As president of the local rugby union club, a youth leader and president of the Lions Club, Lisa states … [Read more...] about Lisa Wilkinson on the loss of a father and gift of a husband
Relationships
Jessica Rowe on what makes a successful relationship
One thing we adore about Jessica Rowe is her transparency and willingness to be vulnerable. In today's clip she shares openly on what she loves most about her husband - television journalist and news presenter Peter Overton, and how important it is to put time in for each other. About Jessica Jessica Rowe is one of Australia's best known television presenters. She began … [Read more...] about Jessica Rowe on what makes a successful relationship
A mother’s legacy
If you’re wondering where Tara Moss gets her strength and determination from – the answer is her late-mother, Janni Moss, who passed away from cancer when she was 43. At the time, Tara was just 16 years old and says it was the biggest turning point in her life. “The way my mum coped with the lot she’d been given, the way she responded with such bravery and courage – she … [Read more...] about A mother’s legacy
Family, canteen duty and mother’s guilt
This week on Balance, we are focusing on a being a mum. With Mother's Day being celebrated here in Australia on Sunday 8th May, we wanted to celebrate motherhood and start the week off with Australian actress Rebecca Gibney sharing on the importance of family and the relationships that matter most to her. Rebecca reveals how she too suffers from mother's guilt, how she deals … [Read more...] about Family, canteen duty and mother’s guilt
Your most important relationship is with yourself
When Maslow created his hierarchy of needs, he placed love and belongingness at number three. This means that beyond the demand for food and protection, friendship and intimacy are essential human needs. This need is met through relationships. We have relationships with just about everything in our lives. We have a relationship with money, with our bodies, our pets, and … [Read more...] about Your most important relationship is with yourself