Life Journey TV

MENOPAUSE……..the word alone is enough to make men shake in their boots and women to break out in a hot flush!   My guest this week is Dr Kelly Teagle founder of Wellfemme, her telehealth clinic which specialises in menopause.     Through Wellfemme, Dr Teagle and her team, support women through what can often be a challenging time.   With individual attention and effective, sound advice and treatme...

Once you set your mind to something, everything is possible!   As a thirteen-year-old holidaying in Fiji with his family, Australian boy Jay Whyte had no idea the tremendous impact he would one day have on the lives of the Fijian people.   Jay owns and operates the multi-award-winning Sigatoka River Safari.     What began as a small idea and a deep connection with Fiji, Jay is helping the economie...

When Susie Williams and her family went on a holiday to Fiji, they didn't expect to fall in love with a stray kitten. Lucky though for 'Natty' (the cat from Natadola Beach), they did, and she now looks forward to arriving in Australia and a brand new life with her adopted family. I hope you enjoy this hearing this story as much as I did!

Following the birth of their baby boy, Mark and Anna Dombkins had an overwhelming desire to add to their family by adopting a child who would never otherwise have the opportunity to be part of a loving family.   The Dombkins moved to Tanzania to fulfill their dream with by this stage, two babies in tow.     Seemingly never doing things by halves, Mark and Anna adopted not one but three siblings, s...

My guests this week could live by two old sayings –                  ‘from little things big things grow’ and ‘every cloud has a silver lining’.   When Felicity Burton and Georgie Keats (along with Georgie’s mum Belinda), watched their friends from regional Queensland experience a particularly challenging time with their little family, they watched on helplessly wondering how they could help ease...

Australian journalist, radio host, television presenter and rugby league coach.  ⁣ ⁣These are just a few of the hats Rob Brough has worn during a career that spans 40 years.⁣ ⁣I first met Rob in the late 1990’s and was struck by his humility and kindness. ⁣ ⁣Rob has had times of immense sadness in life which has instilled in him much wisdom and courage.  ⁣ ⁣I hope you enjoy hearing from this remar...

As Dolly’s Dream gathers momentum with each passing year, so too does the resolve of Tick, Kate and Meg Everett, to make the world a kinder place in honour of their daughter and sister Dolly.   In my chat with Kate this year, she shares what it is like during the lead up to Do It For Dolly Day for her family and the tremendous support they receive from so many people and just what that means for t...

When Queensland grazier Wallace Gunthorpe worked through a succession plan with his family, he found himself at a loose end.    Rather than slip into retirement life spending his days playing golf, a trip to Vietnam led him into Cambodia where he heard about this Aussie bloke who was helping the Cambodian people through a ‘cow bank’.  On his return to Australia, Wallace contacted that bloke - Cosi...

When Cosi Costello first visited Cambodia with a mate seven years ago, he fell in love with the Cambodian people. From that initial visit, Cosi began Cows for Cambodia, a ‘cow bank’, to support families and help them break the poverty cycle.  Cosi has done so much for the people of Cambodia and has watched his charity go from strength to strength, now having branched into Botswana.  To support Cow...

This year for Anzac Day, I invite you to watch my interview from last year with Sergeant Tim Hibberd. Sergeant Hibberd shared with me, stories of his time in Afghanistan and what Anzac Day means to those who have returned from service.   Lest we forget.

"He was solution driven. The problem was just a small part of the equation", Tory Acton.     Graeme Acton was a monumental man. He was a force to be reckoned with and one of the most influential figures in the cattle industry of our time.   He had the ears of policymakers and great hope for the future of the beef industry.   I remember when we heard the news that Graeme had been seriousl...

From dabbling in a little bit of art at school to becoming one of Australia's foremost bronze sculptors, Kay Paton's journey has not been easy.   Kay is proof that if you stick with something even when the going gets tough, you will succeed.  A strong mentor who has an unwavering belief in you doesn't go astray either! Join me as Kay shares her story of becoming a master in her craf...

 'An impressive human being', 'an incredibly positive, loving vibe' - these are just some of the words others use to describe my guest this week.   Lynda McCallum's brave story has touched many who know her and I am humbled she has allowed me to share her journey here. Following her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and with the understanding and support of her husband Jim,...

Join me to hear my chat with Phoebe Penny about her amazing Namibia adventures! I first met Phoebe when she came to us on work experience from Emerald Pastoral College (when it existed)  about 12 years ago.   Her infectious nature, adventurous spirit and happy attitude was a hint of things to come for Phoebe and I wasn't surprised when she set off for the wilds of Namibia to join the Namibia...

In her unforgettable memoir, Four Perfect Pebbles, Marion Blumenthal Lazan recalls the horror of the holocaust through her nine-year-old eyes when she and her family were sent to a concentration camp.     It is her mission, that in teaching the lessons of the past, future generations may look forward to peace and understanding in the world.     Her story portrays the resilience of the human spirit...

Sarah Hayles grew up on a Central Qld cattle property.   After finishing school Sarah found herself working in the mining industry and while there, studied Engineering,  proving that once you set your mind to something, everything is possible. 11 years ago however, Sarah began having a problem with one of her eyes and to this day, doctors are still unable to tell her what is wrong.   Sarah shares...

Its hard to believe a whole year has passed since Movember 2020 when I first chatted with Dr Sanjeev Bandi and that we are again seeing moustaches on men everywhere. I thought it timely to chat with Dr Bandi again who is somewhat of a celebrity within Movember circles. Since 2008, Dr Bandi has individually raised close to $500,000 to support men’s health throughout Australia.  His fundraising effo...

One of the beneficiaries of Zara’s Day is the Steve Waugh Foundation.   Whilst little Zara wasn’t here for long enough to access the wonderful support from the organisation, her family wanted to ensure others living with Rare Syndromes were able to access the amazing community that is the Steve Waugh Foundation. I caught up with Steve to find out what the generosity of the Boshammer family means t...

In this very special interview, Kate Boshammer shares her family’s story and the journey they have travelled with their baby girl, Zara. Zara was born with a rare chromosomal condition called Pallister Killian Syndrome and at almost seven months, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. “Our beautiful baby Zara was with us for nearly seven months, and we hold a deep gratitude f...

Edwina Robertson is most well known as the Queen of the Dust through her successful photography business, but as I found out when I recently caught up with her, Edwina is one person with a lot going on!   From her ‘accidental’ rise to photographer fame, to her recent expedition climbing Mt Kosciusko in her swimmers (yes you did read that correctly…..and it was winter), Edwina is as inspiring as sh...

Marie Kondo, the Japanese organising  consultant, has sparked a wave of declutterers, willing to come into your home and help you reorganise your belongings. They say the benefits of having a good clean-up and clean-out, can reduce stress and anxiety while at the same time boosting your energy, creativity and efficiency. For Jess Gimm, this has been a huge step in helping her regain control in her...

Each year, four of my special friends and I take some time to go away on what has become our annual ‘girls trip’.   We have been to some wonderful places, had some amazing experiences and most importantly, spent a whole lot of time laughing.   For me, there’s nothing like getting together with these women.   This year, one of the girls decided we needed to find out what was in our own backyard and...

Josie Angus and her husband Blair are trailblazing a new era in beef production in Australia.  The couple’s on-property abattoir is nearing completion - a massive project which is set to redefine their business. Josie very generously shared some time with me recently and we chatted about everything from her childhood to how she handles the stresses in her life.  There are also some funny stories a...

Following the tragic loss of their little girl Dolly in 2018,  the Everett family were quick to launch a platform to help change the bullying culture in communities. Dolly's Dream has gone from strength to strength and has quickly grown to become one of Australia's most recognised charities. From developing their 'DigiPledge' to the new support-line ,  Dolly's Dream aims t...

To celebrate Mother's Day 2021, I wanted to bring to you, a story about an incredibly special Mum.  Debra Lamont was her region’s, Inspiring Woman of the Year in 2020 and is a woman with a huge heart and much love to give.   Debra and her family have helped more than 40 children find stability in their lives and have given these kids a home filled with love and kindness through their involvem...