Nichol Pieris, Single Parent and Political Staffer, Discusses Self-Care and Community Connection

Summary

 

In this conversation, Nicole Pieris shares her experiences as a single parent balancing her career in politics with family life. She emphasises the importance of community involvement, mental health awareness, and the need for face-to-face interactions. Nicole discusses the challenges of housing affordability and the significance of building support networks. She encourages parents to engage their children in community activities and highlights the power of vulnerability in fostering connections. The conversation concludes with a call to action for individuals to get involved in their local communities and support one another.

 

 

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Keywords

community, single parent, political engagement, mental health, volunteering, support networks, self-care, housing challenges, family involvement, social connection

Takeaways

Be prepared to juggle responsibilities as a single parent.

Don't hesitate to ask for help when needed.

Involve your children in community activities to foster understanding.

Face-to-face interactions are crucial for mental health.

Community groups can provide essential support during tough times.

Politics can play a significant role in community engagement.

Housing affordability is a growing concern for many families.

Self-care is essential for those in public-facing roles.

Encouraging children to volunteer can create a culture of helping.

Building connections through shared activities can strengthen community ties.

 

Titles

Navigating Life as a Single Parent

The Power of Community Involvement

Sound bites

"Finding community through volunteering is rewarding."

"The power of vulnerability in community is significant."

"The impact of small acts of kindness can be profound."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nicole's Journey

02:34 Balancing Career and Single Parenthood

05:38 Involving Family in Community Engagement

08:52 The Importance of Face-to-Face Interaction

11:32 Addressing Mental Health and Community Needs

14:19 The Role of Politics in Community Support

17:29 Navigating Housing Challenges

20:21 The Struggles of Everyday Life

23:21 The Importance of Community Networks

26:15 Self-Care in Public-Facing Roles

28:39 Creating a Culture of Helping

31:33 Engaging the Next Generation

34:18 Finding Community Through Volunteering

37:32 The Need for More Inclusive Groups

40:25 Building Connections Through Shared Activities

43:20 The Power of Vulnerability in Community

46:10 Encouraging Local Involvement

49:11 The Impact of Small Acts of Kindness

52:17 Creating a Supportive Culture

55:00 Conclusion and Call to Action

 

Transcript

 

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:01)

We have Nicole on the podcast. Nicole, thank you so much for coming onto the show.

Nic Pieris (00:06)

No problem, my pleasure.

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:10)

Tell everybody about yourself and what you do for a

Nic Pieris (00:13)

Okay, about myself. Well, I live in Brisbane, well just north of Brisbane, and I have a daughter who's 12, Isabella, and she's just started high school this year. ⁓ So I'm a single mum, and I also work for the local state member of parliament. So that's what I do in my day-to-day.

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:39)

Awesome. So you work for a ⁓ member of parliament and you are also in a political party as well.

Nic Pieris (00:46)

Correct, I'm a member of the Liberal National Party in Queensland.

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:53)

And you said you're the treasurer of something.

Nic Pieris (00:56)

Yes, so our state, so we have federal seats and state seats and in the state seat, we call it our SEC, so our State Executive Council. I'm the treasurer, so I'm on the executive for that. So essentially, it's just, you know, giving your time to be able to carry out cer