Power, Strength & Vulnerability

A diagnosis of ADHD in Elyssa's early twenties gave an explanation for so much of her childhood and teenage years. At sixteen Elyssa reached a critical point in her life and felt the need to be physically hurt rather than to be where she was. In this podcast we talk about the early memories where Elyssa felt 'different' and how that played out over the years. We also chat about what she does now a...

Ryan grew up moving from house to house and most of his childhood memories are of his parents fighting. Growing up with no stability and an inability to regulate his emotions Ryan fell into drugs. Drugs were the escape from the feelings and thoughts he didn't know what to do with. It brought connection and comfort through his teenage years until his 18th birthday when it all changed. A moment in t...

At 16, Denna experienced her own week from hell. Close to her there was an attempted suicide, a suicide and a murder... Denna's life was ultimately flipped upside down. Falling into some unhealthy habits Denna hit many crossroads within her own life until one day she decided to take power back of her own life. This choice led her on an emotional journey which took her down a path of discovery and...

The phone rings... the test results are in, and it was ultimately the phone call that left Zack wondering what was next? The news delivered was that Zack had cancer and he was in for the ride of his life at the age of 24. Zack has shown resilience in the face of extreme adversity, leaving no stone unturned in his fight for life. Tune in to hear how Zack has not only survived but thrived. Jump on t...

Since having our second son I've suffered scary and intrusive thoughts. I hid them in as I didn't want to be judged or for others to be scared of me. In this podcast I delve deeper into my personal experience with post-natal anxiety and my depth of the suffering. I hope this chat helps others who experience the thoughts that have come through my mind. A friendly reminder that we all have a mind of...

Bec has an amazing soul and on the back of the passing of her son to suicide went about using her pain to help others. It started out with Volunteering at Mindfull Aus and has led to many conversations since. This chat is close to both of our hearts and I am extremely grateful for Bec being open to create change in this space for years to come. We speak about - how Bec has looked after herself sin...

Please be advised that this conversation mentions domestic violence and abuse. If this is triggering for you please reach out to support or call lifeline on 13 11 14. Rachel joins Shane in a powerful conversation about domestic violence and how it is playing out in Australia. Rachel is somatic therapist who has worked with women and men who have been involved in domestic abuse and violence situati...

Please be advised that this conversation mentions domestic violence and abuse. If this is triggering for you please reach out to support or call lifeline on 13 11 14. Kirsty joins Shane in a powerful conversation about domestic violence and how it is playing out in Australia. Kirsty is a human who wanted to make a difference in the world after having conversations with other people who were making...

Please be advised that this conversation mentions domestic violence and abuse. If this is triggering for you please reach out to support or call lifeline on 13 11 14. Kelly joins Shane in a powerful conversation about domestic violence and how it is playing out in Australia. Kelly is a human who has experienced domestic violence and wanted to make a difference in the world as police officer. First...

Over the coming week I will share three amazing women sharing insight in to domestic abuse and violence against women. In this chat today, I will preview what's to come, my learnings and how I plan to do better in this space. If this is triggering any way for you, please reach out to your supports as the weeks conversations aim to inform, educate and make change in to the future for the safety of...