Stories of Survival in the Modern Age

At 22 Sam Dawson was told she had renal failure, a condition she'd had since birth, and which had gone undiagnosed. In this episode she shares her journey from diagnosis to dialysis and from receiving a live donor to becoming a published author. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Welcome to the fourth season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast.  Join Sarah as she talks about finding hearts in daily life, contemplates what home means for her and asks "what does home mean to you?" Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Bronson Sutton tried crack cocaine for the first time when he was just 17 and says he's been locked up over 30 times that he can document. Clean for the past four years – and sober for almost 18 months – in this week's episode Bronson chats openly about his journey, his faith and his big dreams. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinven...

In this episode Julie Hartell shares her story of motherhood and entrepreneurship. After the birth of her second daughter, Julie struggled to understand why she just couldn't focus and couldn't concentrate, why she didn't get on with her husband or her children, and why she thought returning to work would solve her problems. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conv...

Singer, actor and voice over artist, Debbie Bridge was called lazy in school. In this episode, Debbie talks openly about being out of the "dyslexia closet", how her brain functions differently and what life is like as a classically trained opera singer when the notes do back flips on the page. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinventi...

Guest expert Anne Skinner helps explore the concept of living in the moment. In this episode, Anne shares her 'Three Room' concept... a basic notion of the time frames in our lives, past, present and future, and offers tips on how to achieve a healthy relationship between all three. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and bei...

For as long as she can remember Deanna Roberts has been passionate about dance and through her own dance journey, she's discovered a joy for teaching. Currently travelling the Caribbean island of Antigua, in this week's episode Deanna share her love of community and her quest to combine her passions. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, re...

Agreeing to come back and chat in season 3, Steve Booth shares some of the personal lessons he learned from his 'rumble' with stress, why stress is like the wind and talks us through his balloon analogy. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Talking about what's on her mind this week, Sarah shares some thoughts on feeling stuck, being in 'inaction' versus taking action, and why even the small steps matter. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Louise McMilan shares her story. After suffering from limiting self-beliefs and a lack of self-confidence for most of her life, in 2017 Louise was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode she chats about coming out of the other side with the resolve and desire to help people. Cancer gave Louise the most valuable lesson of all, to start living the li...

After 20 years in corporate management roles, raising twin girls and studying part time, in the episode Caroline Peyton chats about the stressors and pressure of working life, the impact this can have on one's health and wellbeing, and why health starts in the gut. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicat...

In this episode Lindsay Smith chats opening about how she spent decades seeking to love herself and prove her worth. Here she shares the day she made a choice, deciding to live each and every day believing that life is happening for her. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Welcome to the third season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast. Join Sarah as she shares her intention for this season, her 'why behind the why', and invites you to think about how well you receive a compliment. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Aaron Flores grappled with weight his entire life. A registered dietitian nutritionist, he is passionate about helping people make peace with food and develop body-positive behaviors. In this episode we chat about his own struggles, the stigma and shame associated with weight and why the more we try to fit into an ideal, the more we struggle. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest c...

Elizabeth Hall began chronic dieting at just 12 years old, and says it took her 30 years to break the cycle of diet after diet after diet, before figuring out that it was her thought processes that needed addressing rather than her body. In this episode we chat about the culture of dieting, our attitudes towards our bodies, and how we can have more kindness and compassion towards ourselves. Storie...

Clare Davis moved internationally twice and experienced a series of personal and family traumas within the space of a few short years. A qualified mental health trainer (and an advocate for emotional fitness) Clare is passionate about healthy leadership, and uses her experiences to work with schools and organisations bringing preventative measures into people's lives to enhance emotional fitn...

In this episode, on-air host Lara Scott shares her passion for helping make a difference in communities, including the preservation (and survival) of 'Old Hollywood', and why being kind – especially to yourself – is so important. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Having known what it's like to feel stressed, ill and overwhelmed, Robyn Harris is passionate about the benefits of being in nature, and holds a safe and nurturing space in which to intuitively and gently inspire others to reconnect with their sense of joy, purpose and love of life. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being hu...

In this week's episode, multi hyphenate Beverley Jones shares her personal journey of how she travelled from burnout to the life she has today. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Following the final of the postponed Orphanage Cup Football Competition – at which Steve Booth presented the inaugural Trevor Booth Memorial Cup – Sarah's been thinking about her father this week. Arriving there at 18-months old, Trevor maintained a lifelong connection with Blackburn Orphanage, now Child Action North West, until his passing at 86; a place that offered him a home and a sense o...

In 2014 Jamie McAnsh woke up paralysed, and in this episode he shares his very personal stories of struggles, challenges and successes. Jamie believes that while failure is always an option, not trying is simply not acceptable. His ultimate message is that if you fall you need to adapt, overcome and most of all, get back up. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about...

In this episode Charlott Fagergard talks about her journey from Sweden to Wales, her love for the mountains (including an upcoming trek to Everest Base Camp) and what community means to her. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Nashville-born Bill A. Jones shares his revealing journey of becoming an actor, how he deals with the rejection that comes with his career choice, and how he's able to persevere in the face of a rebuffal. He also unveils the 'creative joy spring' of rediscovering his love of singing. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, a...

In this episode Sarah hands Brett the mic as he shares six daily habits of gratitude; demonstrating how when we're grateful for what we already have, we will naturally attract more to be grateful for. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Sarah shares what's going on for her this week and what's on her mind... and what's on her mind is chatter and acceptance; acceptance for ourselves and for others. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.