Rebecca Johnston-Ryan

Your Legal Big Sister

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Join host Rebecca Johnston-Ryan, Principal at Johnston Ryan Legal and your legal big sister, for a podcast delivering practical guidance and compassionate support to help listeners navigate the legal and emotional complexities of life with confidence and care. Drawing from deep expertise and real-world experience supporting communities throughout Naarm/Melbourne, Beck brings warmth, clarity, and relatable insight to difficult topics, making the law accessible to all.

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Rebecca Johnston-Ryan

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The Outsider: Georgie Purcell’s Fight to Change the Culture 25.06.2026 51:14

“Misogynistic men will always be misogynistic men, and they will find a way to criticise you.” In this episode of Your Legal Big Sister, host Rebecca Johnston-Ryan speaks with Georgie Purcell , Animal Justice Party MP and one of the most unconventional and uncompromising voices in Australian politics today. Together they explore Georgie’s “outsider” status and unexpected path into politics, the re...

Burnout and Boundaries in Family Violence Work, with guest Maddie Lynch 21.04.2026 26:55

“You’re not a bad lawyer because you need help. You’re a human doing really hard work.” In this episode of Your Legal Big Sister, Beck is joined by Maddie Lynch , Managing Lawyer of the Family Law & Family Violence team at Fitzroy Legal Service , to talk candidly about the reality of working on the frontline as lawyers in the family violence space. Together, Maddie and Beck discuss the hurdles...

Home Safe Episode One: Defining Family Violence 19.03.2026 33:57

"Your safety is paramount." Welcome to Your Legal Big Sister, a new podcast hosted by Rebecca Johnston-Ryan of Johnston Ryan Legal. This debut episode begins a special season called Home Safe, created as a practical and informative resource for those experiencing family violence and personal safety concerns. Across these episodes, Home Safe will provide expert guidance and practical stra...