Burning Bridges Podcast

In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Sam Jones holds nothing back. Once knee-deep in the underworld—crime, drugs, violence—Sam spiraled through addiction and jail time, hitting rock bottom not once, but three times. But rock bottom became the foundation for a powerful comeback. A young father with everything to lose, Sam made the decision to confront his demons for the sake of his kids—and himse...

What happens when your heart breaks — literally and emotionally — and you have to rebuild your life from the inside out? Nikki Farkas joins us to share her courageous story of surviving sexual assault, a life-threatening heart attack, brutal bullying in school ,emotionally abusive relationships, and the silent longing for a mother’s love. With honesty and grace, Nikki speaks about the struggles of...

Justin Cox - Given up as a baby, moving through three adopted parents. Beaten. Abused. Bullied. Addicted. Suicidal. But something inside him refused to die. In this emotional conversation, JC opens up about his darkest moments — and the pain that nearly destroyed him. Through meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual growth, JC discovered that healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means facing the pas...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Marcus Schultz, the owner of Breathe Health Clubs Morayfield, to hear his raw and inspiring journey of resilience, transformation, and unshakable determination. Marcus shares his story from adversity in his childhood through to his time in the Australian Army, detailing the physical and emotional toll it took on him—including injuries that led to an addic...

In this exclusive episode, we sit down with  Say True God? , the voice behind the powerful  BLAK  album. He opens up about the inspiration behind his latest music, upcoming collaborations, and what drives him as an artist — including his deep love for his partner and family. We dive into the  struggles, breakthroughs, and real-life moments  that have shaped his journey — from growing up with chall...

How do you turn childhood trauma into personal transformation and business mastery? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with  Rado Trenciansky —an author featured on Amazon, entrepreneur, and speaker—who shares his journey from witnessing domestic violence in Czechoslovakia to building a new life in Australia focused on healing, growth, and legacy. After attending seminars with personal develop...

In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit down with Daniel Proctor, a Māori man born in New Zealand who shares his gripping life journey — from growing up in a violent household and running the streets, to joining gangs, battling addiction, and losing himself in a cycle of trauma, violence, and broken relationships. Daniel opens up about the pain he caused and endured, deep feelings of abandonment...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Andrew Walker, the first Indigenous Australian dual-code international, who opens up like never before. From growing up in country New South Wales to becoming a star in both rugby league and rugby union, Andrew shares the raw truth behind his journey. For the first time, he reveals why he went walkabout from the Wallabies camp—not once, but twice—and the...

In this raw and unfiltered first episode of the Burning Bridges Podcast, I open up about my childhood battles with bullying and a stutter that silenced me, the painful truth I learned about my father years later, and the abusive marriage that followed. This is a journey through my anger, hurt, and betrayal - and how I began to reclaim my voice and my life.