Challenges That Change Us

Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicide and depression. If you are struggling, please call lifeline on 13 11 14. After a few weeks of episodes discussing mental health and other struggles we noticed one thing that kept coming up. Lifeline. But a lot of people have been asking, what actually happens when you call lifeline? Well to clear things up and highlight how important of a service it...

Trigger warning: this episode discusses childhood sexual abuse and depression. In Australia support for sexual assault survivors is available at  1800 RESPECT  or 1800 737 732. Children and young adults, parents and teachers can contact the  Kids Helpline  on 1800 55 1800, and adult survivors of child sexual assault can seek help at the  Blue Knot Foundation . In today’s e...

Trigger warning: this episode discusses mental health, depression and anxiety as well as chronic pain. Jessica Macguire who has worked as a trauma informed integrated physio therapist for 14 years and is currently running programs on the vagus nerve. She aims to help people get to the cause of the problems, rather than relying on others to treat their symptoms She has studied neuro physiology thro...

Trigger warning: this episode discusses depression, anxiety, PTSD, strokes and stressful work environments. For this episode we are joined by Roger Sutherland. Roger is a veteran law enforcement officer and 24/7 shift worker for almost 4 decades. He has 2 children and a son in law that are all shift workers. His partner Melissa also works in a shift working environment and is a former 24/7 shift w...

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer, and endometriosis This episode’s guest is an incredibly strong woman who has battled through a lot. Catherine Stephen was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer at a much younger age than is normally expected. The five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer in Australia is just 48%, meaning those diagnosed get less than half a chance of surviving five years fr...

Trigger warning: this episode discusses family dysfunction. This weeks episode brings a story from someone who has truly lived a life. From leaving home in her teens to join the military, working in a prison, studying bachelor of arts (majoring social welfare), bachelor of social work, graduate diploma of social science, a diploma of disability and a masters of business administration, Cheryl has...

While we have talked about mental health throughout this podcast, in this weeks’ episode we will be specifically discussing anxiety. Our guest for the episode is my incredibly dear friend Jess Lawton She has over 17 years of experience in human resources and organisational development, is passionate about working with people and teams and her goal is to challenge status quo and use her experience...

This week’s episode is going to be a bit of a change of pace. As we approach spring, many of us will be starting to think about getting moving and getting fit and often that means we might decide to go for a run. But before you do up your laces, even a 5 km run can lead to injury and pain if not done properly, so today we’ll be talking to an expert to ensure you do things right. I am very lucky to...

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. In today’s episode we will be talking to journalist and podcaster Virginia Tapscott about the sexual abuse she and her sister suffered as children. This abuse and other subsequent traumas event...

As we get through this week we thought we'd give you something a little extra. We're approaching episode 20, which means we have 19 episodes of wisdom and advice and if you haven't managed to check all the episodes out, we thought we'd collate a 'greatest hits' of some of the best advice given in some of our previous episodes. This bonus mini episode contains inspiring anecdotes and useful advice...

In today’s episode we will be talking about grief and loss with two people who have made it their personal goal to help others through the grieving process. Both Kristy and James Thomas lost family members far earlier than expected and it was through the processing of this grief that they were inspired to start a charity to help others. Feel the Magic is a charity supporting grieving kids and teen...

In today’s episode we will be talking to my good friend Prudie Woods, whose incredibly strong daughter Rosie went to school with my own daughter. As a part of her story Prudie will be sharing how everything changed 6 weeks after the birth of her daughter when they started to realise Rosie had Achondroplasia. This is a genetic condition affecting a protein in the body called the fibroblast gro...

**Trigger Warning** today’s episode discusses addiction, abuse, depression and suicide. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. In today’s episode we will be talking to a someone who has really lived through some big life hurdles. Jessica Quigley empowers coaches, healers & mentors through connectin...

In today’s episode we will be talking to a truly influential man who I have known for a very long time. Kamahl Simon is a business coach who coaches businesses across 5 continents and who comes from a long heritage of business owners going back 4 generations. In today’s episode we will be talking about Kamahl’s experience growing up as a Lebanese kid in regional Australia and how he learnt to over...

Challenges That Change Us Rachel In today’s episode we will be talking to my the incredible Dr Rachel Horton, a woman with an absolutely amazing story. From science, to rugby to Iraq with the military and currently Australia as a School Principal, Rachel truly has had an amazing journey. While living in the growing up and studying in the UK, Rachel joined the army reserves and in the beginning of...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of anxiety, depression and suicide. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. In today’s episode we will be talking to my friend Dane O’Connor, an incredible man who was ten years ago diagnosed with an incurable cancer and has since gone on to live well b...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of coercive control and domestic abuse. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. If you find that this material concerns you or you ever need some help contact 1800RESPECT – National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service – Call 180...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. If you find that this material concerns you or you ever need some health, reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. In today’s episode we will be talking with the incredibly brave Matt...

In today’s episode we will be hearing from the incredible Michael Crossland, a businessman, elite sportsman and motivational speaker. After overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, Michael has gone on to represent Australia in Baseball, tour with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama as the opening speaker, opened an orphanage and so much more. But beneath all those successes lies the story of multi...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of perinatal depression, anxiety and suicide. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. If you find that this material concerns you or you ever need some health, reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. In today’s episode we will be hearing from Chelsea Potteng...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. If you find that this material concerns you or you ever need some health, reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. In today’s episode we will be hearing from another expert, who also...

In today’s episode we will be talking about the waiting game that comes with medical issues and just how much stress that can cause. This episode’s guest is Elizabeth McNeil, a good friend of mine and an incredible women. Her husband was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 30. At the time they had a 1 year old daughter and were soon to be pregnant with their second child. This is a discussio...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide. This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week. If you find that this material concerns you or you ever need some health, reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. I also want to take a moment to acknowledge anyone who has lost some...

In episode 5 of Challenges That Change Us we will be speaking with the incredible Grace Hamilton. Grace is an Australian Rugby union player and Captain of the Australian Women's team the Wallaroos currently playing for the NSW Waratahs and The University of Sydney. She is the 2019 Player of the year and RUPA people's choice amongst all international teams. Hamilton juggles rugby whilst working ful...

Welcome to episode 4 of Challenges =That Change Us, which will be quite different to the others. Every few episodes I will be taking to an expert in their field about challenges they see on a daily basis and get some great tips for you in this space. Today’s podcast is with the legendary Dave Ballard, aka Classy. He is currently the Head Of Performance for the Bronco’s and is also my business part...