Blind Magic in Alice Springs

Good morning from Alice Springs, Central Australia! In episode 948, Murray Stewart, your presenter and host, delves into how personal adversities have shaped his journey towards becoming a better therapist, father, and overall person. Having faced significant medical challenges such as a heart attack, surgery, and strokes, Murray shares how these experiences have enhanced his empathy, sympathy, an...

Welcome to episode 947 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs with your excited host, Murray Stewart. Today, Murray's elation stems from the recent victory of his beloved St Kilda Football Club over the West Coast Eagles in Perth. However, there's a current issue at Perth airport causing flight delays across Australia, potentially affecting the team's return. In this episode, Murray, a seasoned myotherap...

Hi everyone. Well, well, it's a big day, so I've got something to sing to you all. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Santa, happy birthday to you. Hey, Santa. Oh, yeah. My beautiful boy turns one today. My beautiful puppy dog. And he means the world to me. He truly does. So what does Santa do for my life? Well, in my recovery, he has given me great comfort. He has g...

Good morning from Alice Springs, Central Australia, Northern Territory. In this episode of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, Murray Stewart shares his profound journey of overcoming immense challenges. Born totally blind, Murray faced numerous battles, including a violent family environment and the trials of multiple marriages. However, his most significant struggle began in October 2022 when he suffe...

Hi everyone, away we go. This is Murray Stewart, your host and presenter, and this is episode 944 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. A good friend of mine had a birthday the other day, and she told me that as a part of her celebrations. She wanted to go up in a helicopter. So one of her friend's husband is a helicopter pilot, so she was granted that wish. And as she said, that's one more off the buc...

Hello and welcome to everyone. This is Murray Stewart, your host and presenter, and this is episode 943 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. In this episode, Murray takes us back in time to the year 2000 when he was 37 years old, living in Melbourne, and had a major heart attack. He shares how his workaholic lifestyle led to a critical health scare and the life-changing decision to move to Alice Sprin...

Good afternoon from Alice Springs, Northern Territory! Welcome to episode 942 of "Blind Magic in Alice Springs" with your host, Murray Stewart. In today's episode, we dive into a heartfelt lesson about life and marriage, inspired by a chance encounter with an older gentleman. Murray shares a reflective story about meeting a man 15 years his senior, who has been married for 54 years. The conversati...

Hi everyone. Good morning from Alice Springs, Northern Territory. This is episode 941 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, hosted by Murray Stewart. In this episode, Murray opens up about his recent battle with depression triggered by a seizure caused by his frontal lobe brain injury. Despite the challenges, Murray shares how he drew a line in the sand, took proactive steps to rearrange his finances a...

Hi everyone, welcome. It's a wonderful evening here in Alice Springs, Central Australia, and I hope it's beautiful wherever you are. I am your presenter and host, Murray Stewart, and this is episode 940. Neil Sedaka wrote and sung a beautiful song about a sad topic. Breaking up is hard to do. And yes, it is. Breaking up is hard to do. But the fashion in which you break up often determines how well...

Welcome to episode 939 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, hosted by Murray Stewart. In this episode, Murray delves into his unique journey as the world's only identified totally blind athletics coach and shares his unwavering commitment to honesty with his athletes. Murray discusses the importance of resilience, strength, self-confidence, and self-belief in young athletes. He emphasizes that while p...

Welcome to episode 938 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs! I'm your host, Murray Stewart. In this episode, we explore the often stressful process of moving and how a change in attitude can transform it into a positive experience. We begin with a shout-out to our wonderful sponsors, Roberto's Pizza, located at 72 Todd Street in Central Australia. Their delicious pizzas are a must-try! Moving can be as...

Hi everyone, let's go. Yeah, let's do this episode once again. It's from me to you. I am Murray Stewart and I am your host and presenter. This is episode 937 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. Let me firstly say a big hello to some of our treasured sponsors, Josh Burgoyne, the member for Breitling. Hi, mate. Thank you, thank you for supporting this podcast series. And I also wish to thank you on beh...

Welcome, everyone, to episode 936 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. I'm your host, Murray Stewart, and today we dive into the transformative era of the artificial intelligence technological revolution. From the launch of the first Apple iPhones to the advent of superchips, technology has reshaped our world, bringing us closer and opening up new opportunities. While there are challenges to navigate,...

Thank you, everyone. It's a good afternoon from Alice Springs, Central Australia. I am your host and presenter, Murray Stewart, and this is episode 935 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. Firstly, let me say a big hello to some of our treasured sponsors. Yes, I want to say hello to the Gillen Club here in Alice Springs, one of our finest community event destinations. Yes, they are absolutely wonderfu...

Hi everyone. Welcome, welcome. This is Murray Stewart, your host and presenter, and this is episode 934 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. In this episode, I want to talk to those people out there who are lonely and who are searching for love and happiness. We have been conditioned ever since we were born to believe that our happiness is the responsibility of someone else other than ourselves. We be...

Hi everyone. Welcome, welcome. Welcome to episode 933 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. This is your host and presenter Murray Stewart. In this episode, I want to directly appeal to those of my fellow citizens here in Alice Springs who are contemplating leaving this wonderful town. My first question is, why? Yes, why are you leaving? I have no doubt this town is right on the edge of economic and so...

Hi everyone, let's get moving. This is episode 932 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, and I am your host and presenter, Murray Stewart. In this episode, we celebrate the enduring icon of the music world, Willie Nelson, and his latest inspirational song, "Don't Let the Old Man In." At the age of 90, Willie Nelson shares wisdom that resonates deeply, especially with older men. His message is clear: it...

EP931: Rising From Addiction - Triumph Over Struggles and Embracing Imperfection Welcome to episode 931 of 'Blind Magic in Alice Springs' with your host, Murray Stewart. In this episode, we delve into the discourse of human imperfections and the concept of embracing our past mistakes for growth and becoming better versions of ourselves. We're told of a man; once a serious drug addict, but risen fr...

Episode 930: "Lessons in Love and Romance from Life’s Ups and Downs" In this compelling episode, Murray Stewart shares his invaluable life-lessons on romance and love from Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Based on his own life experiences, including three marriages, Murray provides insightful mentorship on improving and maintaining romantic relationships. In his heart-to-heart discuss...

Episode 929: Embrace Age and Experience - A Message of Self-belief, Wisdom, and Mentorship In this inspiring episode number 929 of "Blind Magic in Alice Springs," your host, Murray Stewart, stresses the immeasurable importance of self-belief, wisdom, and experience in life. Aged 61, Murray shares his life journey, from his accomplishments in entrepreneurship, sports, and local government to the kn...

Join Murray Stewart for another exciting episode of Blind Magic. Set in the heart of Australia in Alice Springs, episode 928 explores the untapped potential this region offers for endurance athletes. With an unbeatable combination of altitude, dry heat, phenomenal landscapes, and an active outdoor lifestyle, Alice Springs provides the perfect training ground for cyclists and runners. Murray discus...

Welcome to episode 927 of "Blind Magic in Alice Springs", hosted by Murray Stewart. Throughout this episode, you are taken on a journey into Murray's thoughts and reflections on myriad subjects - from seemingly trivial details to deep existential questions. Murray, being totally blind, shares his curious musings about everyday things, like whether renowned singer Celine Dion sings full-throttle in...

Welcome to a new episode of our travelogue, hosted by yours truly, Murray Stewart. This is episode 926 - 'Blind Magic in Alice Springs'. If you've been tuning in to our previous episodes, you'd know that we have been exploring the mesmerizing outdoor capital of the world, Alice Springs. In this episode, we delve into our quintessential outdoor culture, focusing primarily on camping. Blessed with a...

Welcome to Episode 925 of 'Blind Magic in Alice Springs' with your host, Murray Stewart. In this episode, Murray Thanks one of Blind Magic in Alice Springs Sponsors Josh Burgoyne, the member for Braitling. Josh's advocacy for Alice Springs in Parliament is greatly acknowledged and appreciated. Murray passionately shares his belief that Alice Springs is not only a town rich with diverse occupationa...

In this episode 924 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, Murray Stewart, your host and presenter, navigates an informative and personal discussion on recovering from strokes. As a myotherapist with his own stroke recovery experience, he provides insights from two distinct perspectives. This episode emphasizes the significance of understanding the specifics of a stroke and adopting appropriate strategi...