Before You Bloom

In this episode of Before You Bloom, I sit down with Leanna, who has transformed her life from being black-out drunk 5-7 days a week to embracing a sober curious lifestyle grounded in gratitude, self-care and personal growth. Leanna opens up about the personal journey that led her to explore sobriety and shares the profound impact binge drinking and anger had on her life and relationships before h...

In this compelling episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with one of my childhood friends, the beautiful Em Vine, who bravely shares her journey living with Bipolar Disorder. Em opens up about the highs and lows of her condition, describing the manic episodes and depressive states that have significantly shaped her life from when she was a young teenager. We begin by discussing what bipolar dis...

In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Emilia, a courageous woman who has faced the dual challenges of Endometriosis and Postpartum Depression. Emilia opens up about her journey, sharing when her battle with endometriosis began and the various surgeries and procedures she has undergone to manage this chronic condition. Throughout our conversation, Emilia offers valuable advice for thos...

In this episode I sit down with Lauren, a remarkable individual who faced bowel cancer head-on. Lauren bravely shares her personal journey, from the initial symptoms that led to her diagnosis, to the challenges she encountered during treatment. She opens up about the physical and emotional toll cancer took on her life and how she found the strength to keep going. Lauren discusses the coping strate...

In this episode sit down with the wonderful Kailen, a dedicated educator and passionate advocate for wellbeing in the education space. Kailen shares her journey, highlighting the challenges that led her to become a strong voice for student and teacher wellness. We dive deep into the realities of teacher burnout—its signs, impact, and how it can sneak up on even the most dedicated educators. Kailen...

In today's episode, I sit down with Ruby, a resilient young woman who was first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at just 14 years old in 2017. Ruby opens up about her journey through two bone marrow transplants, the first from her brother, who was a 100% match, and the second from an anonymous donor's stem cells. She recounts the experience of intensive chemotherapy, 23 days of isolat...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Charlotte, a remarkable woman whose story of survival and resilience is nothing short of inspiring. At just 22, Charlotte suffered burns over 32% of her body, an experience that put her in an induced coma for five and a half weeks and required extensive skin grafting. Despite these unimaginable challenges, Charlotte emerged with scars that symbolise her st...

We are joined by the beautiful Talia, who shares her journey of self-love, acceptance, manifestation and personal growth. Talia opens up about her path to becoming more self-accepting and confident, discussing pivotal moments that set her on the journey of self-development and mindset improvement. She shares personal stories and insights about how she has cultivated a deeper connection with hersel...

“From the moment the shark attacked him, Chris Blowes was in a race against time. He should have died, but he didn’t.” In this episode, I speak to the extraordinary Chris Blowes who is a great white shark attack survivor and above-the-knee amputee. On Anzac Day 2015 at Right Point, Fishery Bay in South Australia, Chris Blowes was engulfed in the jaws of a 5 metre great white shark. With Chris, his...

In this informative episode, I speak with Em Driver, a remarkable individual living with a range of chronic illnesses: Severe Autonomic Failure, Gastroparesis, Colonic Inertia, Chronic Paralytic Ileus, POTS, and Hyperalgesia. Em shares her journey, from the onset of her health issues to receiving accurate diagnoses, and details the daily symptoms and management strategies. She discusses the emotio...

In this episode, I am honoured to speak with Liv, a courageous young woman who was diagnosed with Stage 3b Hodgkin's Lymphoma at just 20 years old. Liv shares her journey from diagnosis to remission, offering a deeply personal and inspiring account of her battle with cancer. We discuss how her cancer journey began, the initial symptoms she experienced, and the six months of chemotherapy she un...

In this episode, your host Hayley Kinneavy shares some personal updates since her Endometriosis diagnosis and surgery at the end of 2022. In this episode, she is shedding light on her journey with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and an unknown neurological disorder that presents like MS which she was diagnosed with in October 2023. In this episode, she breaks down these conditions, the symptoms, and...

In this episode, I'm joined by Maddy, a fashion stylist who shares her powerful story of resilience and creativity. We delve into Maddy's personal journey with endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis, exploring the challenges she has faced and the insights she has gained along the way. Maddy discusses her unexpected journey that led her down the path to becoming a fashion stylist and offers...

In this deeply moving episode, I have the honour of sitting down with the remarkable Nikiya Love, who courageously shares her profound journey through leukemia and the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Lexi, during pregnancy. Nikiya's story is a testament to incredible strength and resilience. At 17 weeks pregnant, Nikiya's concerns for her baby led her to go to hospital which then led t...

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Phi Dang, an experienced Life Coach and expert in Human Design. Phi explains to us the fascinating world of Human Design, sharing that it is the love child of Astrology and Myer Briggs, which combines science with spirituality. Human Design offers profound insights into your identity and life purpose. We dive into aspects of my Human Design chart and s...

In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of resilience and determination with Hannah. She battles a long list of chronic illnesses. Once a competitive swimmer and outdoor education enthusiast, Hannah now faces the daily challenges of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, Gastroparesis, MCAS, Autoimmune Autonomic Neuropathy, Autonomic Failure, Bladder and Intestinal Failure. Hannah takes us...

In this powerful episode, we talk with Samantha, a 28-year-old who faced a life-altering diagnosis: Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer. What started as blood in her stools and constant fatigue, quickly escalated into a series of medical consultations and tests, ultimately leading to a prognosis that was both shocking and heartbreaking: that she might have only a few years left to live. Sam’s story is one o...

In this beautiful episode, I speak with Onella, a trailblazing model, creator, and interior designer who has turned her unique journey with vitiligo into a story of empowerment and self-love. Onella opens up about her personal experiences with body image, self-love, and confidence, sharing that her current positive outlook was a result of a long and courageous journey. She explains vitiligo for th...

In this episode I speak with Em, a remarkable woman who faced unimaginable challenges when diagnosed with postpartum cardiomyopathy at just 25 years old, leading to a life-saving heart transplant. Em generously shares her story, beginning with her journey into motherhood and the unexpected turn her health took shortly after childbirth. She explains what postpartum cardiomyopathy is and bravely dis...

Prepare to be moved by the extraordinary resilience of Kiera as she shares her deeply personal journey of fighting for her life. After her once-healthy life was abruptly interrupted by a sudden health crisis, Kiera found herself spending eight weeks in the hospital, with six of those weeks spent in the intensive care unit. Kiera recounts the immense physical and mental challenges she faced during...

Join us on an illuminating journey into the realm of dreams with Mel, an experienced dream therapist. Mel shares her personal journey into dream exploration, revealing the transformative power of dreams in fostering self-awareness and understanding. Mel shares techniques to unlock the deeper meanings within dreams, empowering listeners to decode their subconscious messages. Mel highlights the diff...

* Trigger warning: Still birth/infant loss * In this deeply moving episode, I speak with Emily, a courageous woman who faced unimaginable challenges during her pregnancy journey in 2022. What started as excruciating pains in her stomach and back, while being just under 7 months pregnant turned into a harrowing ordeal that would test her resilience in ways she never imagined. Emily recounts the ago...

I sit down with the incredible Matison, who defied the odds in her battle against Cystic Fibrosis. At just 29 years old, Matison underwent a groundbreaking combined double lung and kidney transplant. Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease causing thick and sticky mucus in the body, posed severe challenges for Matison, primarily affecting her lungs and gastrointestinal system. Her health took a devasta...

This is such a powerful and empowering conversation with the hype girl and queen herself, Chloé Bromage, a woman on a journey of empowerment, resilience, and positive change. Chloé shares her experiences, from overcoming personal struggles with mental and physical health, as well as her healing journey from child abuse. Chloé shares empowering and transformative advice on improving self-confidence...

This is a beautiful, powerful and interesting conversation with Sam as she explains how she has navigated her ADHD and the journey of breaking generational trauma. Sam shares her personal insights, highlighting that ADHD presents differently in females and breaks it down for those who may not fully understand it. Sam's explains her strategies and coping mechanisms in managing ADHD, shedding li...