How Two Teenage Sons Saved Their Dad’s Life

A man who spent 27 years in banking felt like the most unhappy person his coach had ever assessed. His two sons sitting beside him on the bed saved his life. This is how Lawrence Atkinson rebuilt, and why he now runs free barbecues across Australia for men in crisis. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode […]

Life-threatening Allergies vs Food Labels: Your Life At Risk! Watch the full #gritdiaries episode !

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Rising Strong: Resilience and Rebuilding After Cerebral Malaria with Stephenie Rodriguez

Stephenie Rodriguez is a digital strategist, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. As an Ambassador for the Global Fund and The Women’s Resilience Centre, Stephenie leverages her voice and expertise to champion gender equality and resilience initiatives globally. Her journey is a powerful story of resilience – surviving a life-threatening battle with cerebral malaria, […]

I Lost My Arm at 15: How Returning to My Past Saved My Future

Listening to your gut instinct can save your life. At 15, Simon Harrison ignored his grandmother’s warning and his own inner voice one Saturday night in May 1996. He was hit by a train and lost his left arm. Thirty years later, he returned to his old school to tell young people what that choice […]

Dr Heena Cheung: From Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor to Senate Candidate | Grit Diaries

⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses abuse, violence, which some listeners may find distressing.If you need support, you’re not alone — help is available:• Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14 · lifeline.org.au Dr Heena Cheung survived childhood sexual abuse from age 13, followed by repeated abuse in college. At 27, she migrated from India […]

What Prostate Cancer Taught Me About Darkness and Hope 🕯️ #shorts

What prostate cancer really taught him — beyond the diagnosis, the treatment, and the parts no one talks about. 🕯️ From Grit Diaries: from Grit to Grace with hosts Simone Allan and Maryan Bova — honest conversations about living through hard things and finding the way through. If this brings up anything for you, support […]

Values are more than your environment #kintsugiheroes #podcast #resilience #gritdiaries

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Learning to live a full life despite the challenges of anxiety with Karen Sander

In today’s conversation, Karen shares her private journey with lifelong crippling anxiety – make no mistake – it has never stopped her! Here’s just a snippet of what Karen has created over her latter years Karen is a master of storytelling, founder of The Story Room Global, a platform for people to come together and […]