rob tierney

Life through a prism

Society EN ↓ 148 episodes

Hello my name is Rob thanks for taking the time to find me and to listen to the podcast. I am from Australia 55 years old gay and disabled I live in a place called Launceston in a state called Tasmania. In this podcast we take a cup of disability news, a cup of lgbtqia+ a dash of pop culture, technology and shake it all together and see how it comes out of the oven. I hope your time we spend together is a sharing and learning experience for us both. Lets have a conversation. If you want to reach out at lifethroughaprismpodcast2026@gmail.com the podcast is also on Apple ,YouTube.

Author

rob tierney

Category

Society

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Quote through a prism 2 14.04.2024

How would your life be different if......... In this episode we will have a brief look at a quote from a person called Steve Maraboli and see what it may hold to help us on our life journey today and onwards

Ableism Bingo Conclusion 10.11.2023

In this episode we conclude our ableism bingo conversation

Conversion therapy part 7 29.08.2023

In this episode I touch on where my long road to recovery began

Community attitudes Part 2- People with a disability is a personal tragedy and deserves our pity 07.08.2023

In this episode I discuss with Merran Thurley, the community attitude that disability is a personal tragedy and deserves our pity.

Conversion Therapy Part 6- Will I ever be a whole person 19.07.2023

In this episode I share the start of a long journey to find who i am as a whole person.

Community Attitudes - Part 1- A person's disability defines who they are as an individual ? 25.06.2023

In this new series Merran Thurley re-joins me to discuss community attitudes in the area of disability.

Community and belonging part 3 with Sharon Corvinus-Jones 02.06.2023

In this episode , the conclusion of our conversation in regards to community and belonging

Conversion therapy part 5- When it all falls apart 23.05.2023

Trigger warning If you need to reach out for help and your in Australia here are some websites and numbers https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 24 hours a day 13114 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ https://qlife.org.au/ 3pm-midnight 7 days a week https://www.biplusaustralia.org/ if you have any suggestions for future topics/conversations please drop me a line at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com

LGBTQIA+ Community and Belonging Part 2 03.05.2023

In this episode myself and Sharon Corvinus-Jones continue our conversation on community and belonging

LGBTQIA+ Community and belonging Part 1 19.04.2023

In this episode i am having a conversation with my guest and friend Sharon Corvinus-Jones on community and belonging and what that may look like for each person.

My journey with conversion therapy part 4 -the feeling of finding this great thing, community, comradery feels great 16.04.2023

Trigger warning If you need to reach out for help and your in Australia here are some websites and numbers https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 24 hours a day 13114 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ https://qlife.org.au/ 3pm-midnight 7 days a week https://www.biplusaustralia.org/ if you have any suggestions for future topics/conversations please drop me a line at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com

Merran's Technology final part- Friendships through technology 03.04.2023

In this final episode in this series, Merran and I discuss the two sides of how we came to meet each other, and how a friendship evolved out of that. If you would like to leave a like, comment or subscribe please do, if you have any thoughts, topics for future episodes please email me at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com

My Conversion therapy journey-What my vulnerabilities were 19.03.2023

In this episode I take look at the vulnerabilities that were happening in my life at the time . Trigger warning If you need to reach out for help and your in Australia here are some websites and numbers https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 24 hours a day 13114 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ https://qlife.org.au/ 3pm-midnight 7 days a week https://www.biplusaustralia.org/ if you have any suggestions for fu...

Merran's Journey with Technology in retirement Part 3 06.03.2023

In this episode Merran discusses her use of technology after her retirement If you enjoyed this episode please give a rating, subscribe.  If you would like to suggest a topic for future episodes please email me at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com

Be kind to yourself on valentines day 13.02.2023

Hello dear listener's, i hope today and everyday you feel you are valued and cared for Kind regards rob tierney lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com https://www.thegaytherapycenter.com/gay-and-lonely-on-valentines-day/

Merran's journey with technology part 2 13.02.2023

In this episode Merran, discusses changes in her life which translated into the need for different technology.  If you like what you listened to please consider leaving a rating, a comment and subscribe if you would like to. If you would like to make suggestions for topics etc you can email me at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com

Conversion Therapy Episode 2 06.02.2023

I knew that when i started this series it was going to be difficult in some ways returning to concepts that i had locked away for such along time , but felt and still feel that i need to share. Just after i had recorded this episode on the 23rd January 2023, I had a heart attack. I am ok now,  It may sound very dramatic but while i still have breath i will continue my story Trigger warning If...

My friend Merran's journey with technology Part 1 23.01.2023

In this episode part one of four parts Merran, shares some of her journey with technology in her Life.  If you would like to give a rating once your finished that would be appreciated and if you would like to subscribe would love to have you come along for the ride. If you wish to comment or make a suggestion for a topic please don't hesitate to contact me at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.co...

My conversion therapy journey part 1 17.01.2023

In this new series ,I will be talking about my experiences with undergoing conversion therapy and the effect that it has had in my life. Trigger warning If you need to reach out for help and your in australia here are some websites and numbers https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 24 hours a day 13114 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/  https://qlife.org.au/ 3pm-midnight 7 days a week https://www.biplusau...

Shopping in a wheelchair 16.01.2023

I recorded this a couple of months ago when I first received my microphone, and was getting used to using it and hot not worked out what the podcast format was going to be about. Its still relevant to me now as it was back then, so if you have listened to this and wish to leave a comment or a rating. If you want to subscribe that would be great. If you wish to reach out to me or suggest a topic fo...

The year of disability with my dear friend Merran- What could have been? 02.01.2023

Guest Merran Thurley  In 1976, the General Assembly proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP)*. It called for a plan of action at the national,  regional and international levels, with an emphasis on equalization of opportunities, rehabilitation and prevention of disabilities. Topic - 1981 the year of disability - what could have been?

Bonus episode -Fireworks, crickets or something else 23.12.2022

This bonus episode is my thoughts on the period between Christmas and new year with a top 10 thrown in for good measure. I hope you would come along for the ride. If you would like to leave a rating, comment that would be great. If you would like to make suggestions for possible future topics ,please reach out to me at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com Till next time, take care and bye for now

Life through a prism trailer 12.12.2022

Hi listener and welcome this trailer just gives you an introduction to who I am and what I am hoping to achieve from this podcast. Any suggestions for topics please reach out to me at lifethroughaprismpodcast@gmail.com To begin with content will drop every three weeks.

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