Your Neighbourhood Show By Ubuntu Foundation

Jordhan Mullen is 22 years old, Carolyn's PA, and one of the most self-aware people you'll meet at any age. In this episode, Jordhan opens up about growing up with a mum who was unwell for as long as she can remember, a dad who worked around the clock to hold everything together, and a childhood where moving around meant her older sister was often her only constant. She talks about the u...

What does it mean to be the person who holds everything together, even when you're the one who needs holding? This week, Carolyn sits down with Kristie Melling, a Brisbane-based marketing consultant who spent most of her life as the quiet anchor for everyone around her: her friends, her partner, her clients, her team. From the outside, Kristie looked like someone who had it together. On the i...

Born on a farm near the Ugandan border with no electricity and horses as her best friends, Julia McDonald Buchanan has lived more lives than most people could dream of. Sent to boarding school at five, shipped to England at thirteen with nothing but a suitcase and a sister, then uprooted again to rural Queensland, Julia learned early that home is wherever you plant yourself next. What followed was...

What happens when a parent cuts you off with a single email, days after your wedding? In this episode, Carolyn sits down with Cass Wilson, CEO of the Rural Health Research Foundation, for a conversation that moves through small-town childhood, teenage courage, 17 years in banking, and one of the most painful kinds of family disconnection imaginable. Cass grew up in regional South Australia before...

In this episode of Your Neighborhood Show, Carolyn sits down with Brisbane adventurer and boat builder Tom Robinson, who became the youngest person to row the Pacific Ocean after setting off from Peru in a boat he designed and built himself. Tom shares how his love of solitude on the Brisbane River shaped his inner world, and how that quiet became fuel for an enormous self-made rite of passage. Al...

In this deeply moving episode of Your Neighborhood Show, Carolyn sits down with Julie, a participant-turned-volunteer at Sailability, to explore the remarkable journey of a woman who has quietly survived isolation, emotional abuse, neurodivergence, and chronic illness—and emerged with strength, creativity, and purpose. From early childhood mornings spent alone in convent gardens, to rediscovering...

In this deeply moving conversation, Julian Jakobs opens up about a life marked by sweeping transitions, heartfelt connections, and painful disconnections — and how each of these shaped the man he is today. From a childhood spent across Indonesia and Papua New Guinea to the isolation of boarding school in Sydney, Julian shares moments of joy, loss, resilience, and reflection. His journey through ma...

In this heart-warming and deeply reflective episode, host Carolyn Vincent welcomes Colombian-born creative Caterin Castro, whose journey from Medellín to Brisbane is as rich in spirit as it is in resilience. A former English teacher turned Zumba instructor, circus performer, and cooking class leader, Caterin shares the challenges and joys of adapting to a new culture while staying true to her pass...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Carolyn sits down with award-winning Indian-Australian singer Menaka Thomas for a deeply personal conversation about identity, belonging, motherhood, and the healing power of music. From growing up in Brisbane as a child of immigrants to navigating cultural expectations, career paths, and health challenges, Menaka shares with honesty and grace. A pivot...

  Finding Roots Through Storytelling: Josh Hinton’s Journey of Culture, Creativity & Connection  In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of Your Neighborhood Show , host Carolyn sits down with rising playwright and performer Josh Hinton following the premiere of his debut play, A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen , at the Brisbane Festival. Through personal reflection and heartfelt storytellin...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma, parental abuse, war-related experiences, and chronic illness. While shared with compassion and healing intent, some listeners may find parts of this conversation emotionally challenging. Please take care while listening. In this deeply personal episode of Your Neighborhood Show, host Carolyn is joined by the courageous and sou...

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. 🎯 Episode Synopsis In this deeply heartfelt and emotionally resonant episode of Your Neighborhood Show, host Carolyn sits down with her 21-year-old nephew, Jordan Lobo, to explore his powerful journey through childhood joy, adolescent trauma, and eventual emot...

In this deeply moving and expansive episode of Your Neighbourhood Show, host Carolyn sits down with the inspiring Lou Wilson for a rich conversation that weaves together themes of belonging, personal transformation, resilience, and purpose. From a deeply rooted childhood in Toowoomba to her career transitions, personal heartbreaks, a life-altering cancer diagnosis, and ultimately, a newfound passi...

In this deeply moving episode of Your Neighborhood Show, host Carolyn sits down with the courageous and compelling Wendy King. From her early years in Fiji, navigating a childhood shaped by alcoholism and trauma, to facing personal trials as a young mother and battling disconnection in adulthood, Wendy shares her raw and unfiltered story of survival, healing, and reconnection. Through heartbreak,...

⚠️ Content Warning: Suicide This episode contains discussion of suicide and grief, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that you are not alone and there is help available. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, or visit www.lifeline.org.au . If you're outside Australia, please seek support throu...

Description: In this heartfelt compilation episode, Your Neighbourhood Show reflects on the spirit of community, resilience, and connection through powerful stories shared across our first eight episodes. Host Carolyn revisits moving moments of building support networks after disconnection, finding belonging in new towns, overcoming isolation, and the deep impact of simple acts of kindness. From h...

🎧 Episode Synopsis: In this heartfelt episode of Your Neighborhood Show , host Carolyn welcomes longtime friend and community builder Christine Bagley-Jones—an experienced psychologist, author of Creative Connections , and mother of five. Together, they explore the deeply human experience of connection and disconnection through personal stories, childhood reflections, and professional insights. C...

Episode Synopsis In this heartwarming and deeply authentic conversation, host Carolyn introduces Luke Dunning—creative entrepreneur, father of four, and the very person who helped bring this podcast to life. This episode delves into Luke’s journey from a childhood of connection and freedom on the Gold Coast to navigating disconnection, fatherhood at 21, and the entrepreneurial leap that shaped his...

Episode Synopsis In this heartfelt and deeply introspective episode, Carolyn welcomes musician, composer, and writer Jack Terroni to explore themes of connection, disconnection, and the mystical journey of self-discovery. Jack shares his upbringing in North London, the impact of family grief, and his transformative experiences in nature that shaped his creative path. From his unexpected musical do...

In this heartfelt episode, host Carolyn welcomes the incredible Yani Mills—choir director, vocal coach, and passionate community builder. Yani shares her inspiring journey from childhood disconnection to fostering deep connections through music. She opens up about growing up feeling different, her transformative experience as a Sai Baba devotee, and how a shocking revelation led her to reevaluate...

Episode Synopsis In this heartfelt episode of Your Neighborhood Show , Carolyn sits down with Marty Richards, the owner of Blackstar, a vibrant cafe in West End, Brisbane. Marty shares his deeply personal journey from feeling disconnected as a child to building meaningful connections through community work, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. Marty opens up about his early struggles with lonelines...

Episode Title: Finding Connection: Terry Fitzpatrick's Journey Through Community and Purpose Duration: 42 minutes In this heartfelt episode of Your Neighborhood Show , host Carolyn delves into the extraordinary life of Terry Fitzpatrick, a leader in the St. Mary's in Exile community. Terry shares his deeply personal journey from growing up in a tightly-knit family in Toowoomba, Australia...

Welcome to Your Neighborhood Show! In this heartfelt episode, host Carolyn dives into a meaningful conversation with Deb, a Brisbane local whose life journey exemplifies resilience, courage, and the power of connection. Together, they explore stories of childhood, community, personal struggles, and triumphs, touching on themes like mental health, loneliness, and the importance of building support...

Episode Duration: 36 minutes Synopsis: In the inaugural episode of Your Neighborhood Show , host Carolyn welcomes her dear friends Mary and John to discuss the vital role of connection in our lives. Through personal anecdotes of moving across communities and fostering relationships, they explore how disconnection can be a natural part of life and how we can overcome it. From the kindness of strang...