ON AIR
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GLOBAL STREAM
Global Thought Leadership & Broadcast Sanctuary ✦
Podcasts & Broadcasts
“Welcome to Australia’s premier audio platform. Join #5 Global Thought Leader Renée McDonald as we explore mental health, online therapy innovation, relationship intelligence, and executive resilience across top international broadcasts.”
FEATURED PODCAST EPISODE
- 🎙️ Renee McDonald • Podcast Conversation
How Spiritual Retransformation & Practice Regroups Your Experience of Life
“A reflective conversation with Renee McDonald exploring spiritual practice, transformation, and the deeper ways we can reconnect with ourselves and experience life.”
Discover a thoughtful exploration of spirituality, personal transformation, and the practices that can help bring greater clarity, meaning, and awareness to your lived experience.
Flagship Audio Show ✦
The Online Therapy Podcast
“Ranked Top 70 Global Influencer Podcast by Thinkers360. Providing essential clinical, technological, and ethical insights to mental health professionals and clients worldwide.”
Top 70 Global Podcast
The Online Therapy
Podcast
Hosted by Renée McDonald • Thinkers360 Award
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Episode 16: Grief, Loss & Major Transitions
Guest: Karen Bieman • Overcoming relationship breakdown & trauma
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Episode 16: Grief, Loss & Major Transitions
Guest: Karen Bieman • Overcoming relationship breakdown & trauma
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Episode 16: Grief, Loss & Major Transitions
Guest: Karen Bieman • Overcoming relationship breakdown & trauma
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Episode 16: Grief, Loss & Major Transitions
Guest: Karen Bieman • Overcoming relationship breakdown & trauma
Practical Wisdom for Life & Business
The Shine Counsel Podcast
Practical, soulful wisdom for navigating life, relationships and business. Renée translates decades of clinical insight into grounded guidance for leaders, founders and anyone seeking clarity, resilience and authentic success.
- Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
Somatic Movement & Retreat Wisdom on Spotify
Heart & Soul Movement® Podcast
The voice of the Heart & Soul Movement® — somatic practice, embodied movement and the deep wisdom of retreat. Explore nervous-system regulation, ritual and the journey back to a fully felt, connected life.
- Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
Digital Wellbeing & Practitioner Growth on Spotify
Wellbeing4me™ Podcast
Digital wellbeing and practitioner growth for the modern world. Tied to the Wellbeing4me™ app and clinic, this show blends everyday wellbeing tools with professional development for therapists, coaches and healers.
- Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
Practical Wisdom & Guidance ✦
The Shine Counsel Podcast
“Delivering actionable wisdom on mental health, emotional agility, overcoming adversity, and creating clearly defined life and business goals.”
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Mental Health & Emotional Agility
Practical strategies to overcome self-limiting beliefs, anxiety & ruts
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Resilience Against Judgment
Why your point of difference is your greatest personal & leadership strength
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Relationship Skills & Connection
Building productive partnerships, overcoming isolation & whole-heart leadership
National Broadcasts ✦
Featured Guest Appearances &
Radio Broadcasts
“Renée McDonald is a sought-after keynote speaker, podcast guest, and national radio commentator across Australian and international media.”
FEARLESS FEMALES • EP 40
Resilience Against
Judgment
“How to deal with constant judgment, overcome adversity, and why your point of difference is your greatest strength.”
Featured interview with Tegan Marshall exploring resilience, executive courage, and authentic personal leadership.
THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
Healing & Relational
Rupture
“Overcoming medical trauma, healing from relational rupture, and restoring psychological balance in daily life.”
Featured guest with Maxine Harley discussing depth psychotherapy, emotional agility, and personal recovery.
NATIONAL RADIO & MEDIA
2UE, VOX FM, Power
FM & More
“Expert commentary on workplace mental health, telehealth evolution, and relationship counseling across major Australian radio.”
Regular commentator across national broadcasts, Psychology Today, and Thinkers360 global media panels.
The Celebrity Host ✦
#5 Global Thought Leader in Mental Health
“Recognised globally by Thinkers360 and international media for pioneering online therapy education, digital therapeutic holding, and holistic executive coaching.”
With over 24 years of clinical, coaching, and training experience, Renée McDonald brings an extraordinary depth of insight to her broadcasts and keynotes. She is ranked among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders across Mental Health, HealthTech, Health & Wellness, and Business Continuity.
Whether hosting The Online Therapy Podcast, facilitating Heart & Soul Movement® retreats, or directing Australian Online Therapy Training (AOTT), Renée’s voice inspires thousands of practitioners and clients worldwide.
#5 GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADER
TOP 70 PODCAST (THINKERS360)
CLINIC MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2024
370+ BROADCASTS
Speaker & Guest Inquiries ✦
Invite Renée McDonald to Your Broadcast
“Looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and highly credentialed authority for your next podcast episode, radio interview, or corporate keynote? Renée speaks on four signature global themes:”
✦ Online Therapy & Telehealth Innovation:
Digital holding, latency empathy & AOTT ethics
✦ Queen Bee Leadership & Women in Business:
Resilience against judgment & confidence
✦ Overcoming Relational Rupture:
Healing from trauma, grief, and relationship breakdowns
✦ Scalable Private Practice Architecture:
Building sustainable mental health & coaching clinics
Media & Press Desk
Speaker & Guest Inquiries
Available for in-person studio broadcasts in Wollongong / Sydney NSW or high-definition remote recording worldwide.
Clarity & Guidance 💛 ✦
Frequently Asked Questions
“Everything you need to know about streaming our podcasts, guest invitations, show notes, and clinical resource integration.
How do I book an appointment with Renée McDonald?
We offer a complimentary 15-minute introductory consultation for new clients to determine the most supportive pathway. You can book directly through our encrypted Setmore online scheduling portal (`https://butterflycourage.setmore
.com/`) or call our Wollongong clinic directly at **0411 312 750** (Int’l: +61-411-312-750).
.com/`) or call our Wollongong clinic directly at **0411 312 750** (Int’l: +61-411-312-750).
Are therapy and coaching sessions conducted in-person or online?
Both! In-person sessions are available Monday to Friday at our Wollongong NSW clinics (Level 1, Suite 1, 50 Crown Street and Suite 8, 104 Crown Street). Online telehealth and video coaching sessions via secure, encrypted Zoom are available worldwide with flexible hours.
What is the difference between Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Coaching?
**Counselling** is short-to-medium term solution-focused support addressing immediate life challenges, anxiety, grief, and workplace stress. **Psychotherapy** is longer-term integrative depth work focusing on childhood trauma, unconscious patterns, and existential meaning. **Coaching** is forward-looking, goal-oriented mentorship to fast-track career, leadership, and personal success.
What are the fees and accepted payment methods?
No. Butterfly Courage® and Renée McDonald operate as a scheduled professional practice. If you are in immediate crisis or require urgent 24/7 assistance in Australia, please contact **Lifeline (13 11 14)**, **Beyond Blue (1300 224 636)**, or the **Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)**.
Is this a 24/7 emergency crisis intervention service?
Standard individual therapy is **$140 AUD** (60 min), couples / relationship therapy is **$180 AUD** (90 min), family sessions are **$200 AUD** (90 min), and coaching sessions are **$280 AUD**. We accept major credit cards (encrypted via Stripe), direct bank deposits, and cash for in-person consultations.
How do Butterfly Courage®, AOTT, and Wellbeing4me™ connect?
All six divisions operate under **The Renée McDonald Learning, Growth & Innovation Platform™** as one connected Growth Ecosystem™. **Butterfly Courage®** is our clinical practice; **AOTT** is our education division training therapists; and **Wellbeing4me™** is our technology app and community clinic connecting clients with verified practitioners.
Take the First Step ✦
TUNE IN TO TRANSFORMATION
“Subscribe to our global podcasts today, or book your complimentary 15-minute consultation with Renée McDonald to begin your personal and professional evolution.”
Renée McDonald Private Practice (ABN: 87 669 359 522) • Australian Online Therapy Training (AOTT) Pty Ltd (ACN: 631 963 954) — Director
Wellbeing4me™ & AOTT Healing Centre Clinics: Level 1, Suite 8, 104 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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