An inspiring journey of melanoma survival and living sun-smart with Anne Gately • Grit Diaries E01
Join us on the premier launch of our show, The Grit Diaries: From Grit to Grace, with your hosts, Mon and Mazz! On our very first episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the amazing Anne Gately – Stage IV Melanoma survivor, passionate advocate for sun and skin safety, and changing the way […]
Facing ADHD, anger, and finding strength in helping others with Lance Burdett
Lance grew up moving often, with a tough childhood and feelings of not fitting in. He struggled at school, found it hard to make friends and often felt alone. Early on, Lance showed signs of ADHD and anger, feeling out of place and hearing constant criticism which shaped his self-belief and experience at home and […]
The Power of Sport to Rebuild: How Roman Abasy Champions Refugee Integration Through Sport
In this podcast episode, Roman Abasy shares his inspiring journey from Afghanistan to Australia as a refugee and human rights advocate. He discusses his background as a Taekwondo champion, his transition to advocating for women’s rights in sports, and the challenges he faced adapting to a new culture. Roman emphasizes the importance of sports in […]
Building awareness and advocating for wildlife with Sandy Steers • Animals & Us E14
Sandy Steers is a biologist, energy healer, writer, and entrepreneur. With a degree in biology, she has led 14 trips to the Galapagos Islands; run the environmental educational nonprofit, Friends of Big Bear Valley, for 24 years; and written hundreds of high-engagement educational social media posts describing the lives of the local bald eagles. During […]
Navigating Mental Health in Refugee Populations: A Conversation with Nooria Mehraby
In this conversation, Nooria Mehraby shares her profound journey from being a refugee to becoming a clinician and advocate for mental health among refugees. She discusses the traumatic experiences of fleeing Afghanistan, her life in refugee camps in Pakistan, and the challenges of resettling in Australia. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, Nooria sheds […]
Finding hope through adopting a pet with Michael de Haan • Animals & Us E13
In this episode of Animals and Us, we’re joined by Michael de Haan – a Certified Money Behaviour Coach, author, and former financial planner – who shares a deeply personal story about finding purpose and healing through the bond with his rescue dog, Missy. Michael has spent over 25 years in the financial services sector, […]
Danni’s Story: From Grief to Supporting Others as an End-of-Life Doula
Danni started her working life as a police officer where she saw death early but rarely spoke about it and learned firsthand about the challenges of facing mortality. Danni also dealt with the deaths of several family members and often became the person responsible for bringing people together and supporting her family through loss. She […]
Recognising the importance of animals in war with Nigel Allsopp • Animals & Us E11
In this episode of Animals and Us, we’re joined by Nigel Allsopp – military veteran, former police dog handler, historian, author, and President of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation. Nigel’s career spans more than three decades across New Zealand and Australian military and police forces, with deep expertise in canine operations and animal behaviour. […]
Rebuilding a home and advocating for clearer communication with Graham Radford • RMRS E13
Graham arrived to live on the Murray in 2010 after a life as a multi-generation landowner and farmer elsewhere in the region. He describes rural self-reliance, and both the strengths and challenges of small-town community dynamics during crises. His first-hand experiences with flood preparation, with the help of his family, what worked, what didn’t (like […]
When Gloria Tabi Took the Wig Off and Found Enough
In this episode, Emma Bellamy-Dodd interviews Gloria Tabi, founder of Everyday inclusion and Enable Women Africa, about her journey from Ghana to Australia and her fight against systemic racism. Gloria shares how colonial legacies and the search for opportunity shaped her migration, and describes the invisible barriers she faced in Australia’s workplaces despite her qualifications. […]