Say what you like about our political leaders, but if we are going to have opinions it's important they are informed ones. At least that's what Dion McCurdy believes. Dion is a practising solicitor of the supreme court and the founder of a new app called NewVote. NewVote is a digital platform to allow users to peruse political issues and vote on what should be done about them.
Raphael McGowan was having the time of his life cycling through America when his father phoned him to advised his sister, Tess had Melanoma and not long to live. He immediately returned to Australia, moved to Sydney to be there for his sister for her final months. These days, Raphael is an ambassador for Melanoma Institute, Australia He has cycled from Adelaide to Sydney to raise awareness and he is about to launch his innovative product, the 'Bakslap'.
On the Rugby League field, Joel Thompson stands out. He is close to 2 metres tall and weighs over 100kgs. He is a tough, hard working player who is always close to the action. When he has the ball he knows how to succeed. But sadly, as a child growing up he didn't have the same vision of success. If it wasn't for his sporting abilities, Joel is not sure where he would be now. These days, thanks to his work with 'The Mindset Project' Joel assists others who need guidance.
In February 2018, Paul Morris Segal was advised he had bone marrow cancer and he had a life expectancy of less than twelve months. Contrary to how someone may deal with such news, Paul has embraced his diagnosis and he feels very lucky to have been given the opportunity to really live his life. Paul shares with Matt some of his bucket list items and why he is excited for his future.
Denise Dielwart and her husband Martin left Johanessburg, South Africa to escape the tragedy, threats and fear they were experiencing on a daily basis. But sadly for Denise, the really tragedy occured in Australia when Martin collapsed on the side of the road and later died. Being far away from family support, Denise looked desperately for support and guidance but to no avail. This lead Denise to create her widow support group which now offers support to thousands and thousands of widows all ove...
Matt invited Shirley Ann Joy to share a Coffee Chat and discuss the 'Free Hugs' movement, but what unveiled was so much more. Shirley Ann shares her work as the self confessed 'Love Warrior', but she opens up about her wonderful life where she was the eldest of 11 children, her abusive father, the tragic loss of two of her brothers and (just like an episode of your favorite soap opera) Shirley Ann discusses come of her unique relationships.
Ever since Tracey Mathers was six years old she knew she wanted to be a part of the family business. Tracey's grandfather started the Mathers shoes brand after first coming to Australia from Scotland and gaining work as a shoe shiner. Nowadays, there are more than 40 Mathers stores across Australia. Tracey shares with Matt her business journey including why she almost quit the business and walked away, her advice for young business owners and the time she sold nearly 5000 pairs of shoes in four ...
If you follow horse racing or if you've ever made an online bet then you probably know who Tom Waterhouse is. The son of the famous Waterhouse horse racing family, Tom Waterhouse shares with Matt the ups and downs of his childhood, what got him into online betting, why he hated horse racing and what is his moter (Gai Waterhouse) really like!
Russell Manser spent 23 years of his life in prisons. After a life of stealing cars and robbing banks, jail time was inevitable. However, what wasn't so obvious was the man Russell would become after his time behind bars. Now a free man, Russell uses his time helping young men to make better choices in life so they don't make the same mistakes he did. As a teenager, Russell was exposed to horrific verbal, physical and sexual abuse at the Daruk Boys Home which he has since received a formal gover...
One night in 2004, Shona Muckert thought would be her last. On her way home after dropping off a friend the vehicle flipped multiple times. She was unable to move and Shona spent the longest night of her life pinned in the vehicle. She thought she would die. Shona survived the accident but it came at the expense of her legs. Shona shares with Matt her thoughts from that night, her life as a double amputee and her big 'mummy failure'.
When Jay Del Ray was first diagnosed with breast cancer, chemotherapy was never going to be an option. This brave and inspiring woman shares with Matt her journey with cancer and why she chose to have both her breasts removed. Jay's story is a great reminder to always focus on being grateful and only seeing the great things in your life!
Through his show, Matt has chatted to many walks of life; celebrities, sports stars, world record holders, reality TV stars and so many more. But no one more remarkable than his own mother. On this Mothers Day, Matt shares a great chat with his mum, Kathy Collins. She discusses her childhood where she had to leave school in Year 9 to support the family, not seeing her own father for twenty years, and her broken marriage with Matt's father. Both Matt and Kathy were mildly concerned about what wou...
Your father is arguably the most influential person in your life. So it makes sense that we strive to be the best parent possible. Darren Lewis has been a counsellor for nearly twenty years and through his work with Fathering Adventures, he empowers and engages fathers to forge powerful and healthy relationships with their children. As a child, Darren's father figures were not ideal and he experienced alcoholism and domestic violence at an early age. Listen to his chat with Matt and find out why...
After five years in remission from hodgkin's lymphoma, Rhys Greedy realised his life was there to be lived. Every year since then he has climbed and walked some of the world's largest mountains and longest treks. Rhys shares with Matt his journey including why he turned away those closest to him while he was receiving treatment for his cancer and why it's important to raise money and awareness for worthy causes while he attempts to conquer some of the world's largest natural wonders. This Coffee...
Peter Hogg is the guy everyone calls a friend. Most people would never know the tragic loss Peter and his family have suffered. Peter and his lovely wife Belinda lost two babies in the space of just over a year. In their chat, Peter shares with Matt this sad time in his life as well as a failed marriage to a woman a lot older as well as the very personal reasons for his strong support for the same sex marriage vote. This episode is dedicated to previous Coffee Chats' guest, Elke Ahlrichs who pas...
Julie McDonald OAM was a passionate, hard working, emotional athlete and so it was the conversation she shared with Matt was no different. Julie was the only female to win a swimming medal for Australia at the 1988 Olympics but her swimming career was marred with illness and controversy. Julie talks about her emotional relationship wth her coach, Laurie Lawrence and what her passions are these days.
Justin Farina went to Afghanistan as an Army Infantry soldier. As a nineteen year old, he was excited for the opportunity. However on his return to his home country of Australia, Justin experience PTSD and became detached from the world he was so passionate about. Just shares a coffee chat with Matt and talks about his time in Afghanistan and the dark times that followed once he returned home.
Sarah Baltus was only 19 when she found out she was pregnant, which in itself isn't all that newsworthy. However, Sarah's lovely little daugher, Lillith was very keen to enter the world and she was born 16 weeks premature. This month Lillith will celebrate her birthday. Matt invited Sarah to join him in the studio to discuss the last twelve months as a young mother and how she got through such a scary and tumultuous time.
Jodie Alexander was one of the popular girls at school. Sadly, this did more harm than good. She struggled with body issues and self worth for many years. Add to this a childhood of sexual abuse and a relationship marred with domestic violence and you start to understand why Jodie has struggled with never feeling worthy. Jodie opens up to Matt and she shares her emotional journey which took her to a dangerous light 38kgs and how she has turned it all around.
Elke phoned Matt all the way from Hamburg, Germany. She wanted to share her remarkable journey and Matt was so very glad she did. Elke Ahlrichs has been advised by her doctors that the cancer which had previously been cleared from her breasts years ago has now returned and they have given her little hope. Especially considering Elke refuses to take any form of drugs. Elke gives an insight into what occupies her thoughts, the unwavering love for her teenage son and the very interesting relationsh...
The last couple of years has been a mix of emotions for Samantha Bulmer. Due to a clump of nerves surrounding her spine, when she gave birth to her daughter she was left paralysed, never to walk again. It was also the period where Sam's partner left her. Matt shares an in depth chat with a young woman who has so much love for her daughter and a bright future ahead.
Matt was first introduced to Brenton Casson when he saw a photo of a young man with a full facial tattoo. What Matt discovered was this young man who was once addicted to the drug 'ice' was destined for great things. Brenton has removed the face tattoo, gotte rid of the less than ideal influencers in his life (including a bikie gang) and turned his life around. He is soon to be married, working a full time job and moving forward with the rest of his life. It is an inspiring chat with someone who...
Roz White is one of those woman who seems to fitinmore each day than most people. Roz is a multiple supermarket owner with her husband Michael, an inductee to the IGA Hall of Fame and over the last few years has been through many ups and downs. From the tragedy of close family loss to the passion and excitement of bringing the best shopping experience to many communities. Listen in to find out what Roz thinks her staff say about her!
Rosie Luik is model and instagram star. But it's her life away from the social media pages that is so interesting. Rosie and her husband have four of their own children and she gave birth to surrogate twins for her good friend. Rosie is also an author and a presenter and she has written a series of books for the 'tweenage' age group to help them navugate the tricky pre-pubescent years. Rosie shares a little of her remarkable journey with Matt over scotch and red bulls!
'C & D' are a wonderful couple. They love good wine, good conversation and they just happen to enjoy spending time (and the bedroom) with different partners. In an eye-opening chat for Matt, he finds out about the 'Swingers Lifestyle', C & D share with him what a typical evening would involve at a swingers bar, the unwritten laws in the world of a swinger and the surprisingly high amount of well-known personalities who are involved in the swinging lifestyle. This is a very interesting an...
Alex Smith has played professional football (or soccer for those who are asking) in the US, the UK, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. Sadly, as good as Alex was as a player, he grew to dislike the game he excelled at. Now that he has retired from football, Alex is excited about his future endeavours and the time with his young family. Alex shares with Matt his professional sport journey and why Clive Palmer still owes him $1,000. This episode proudly supported by Monochrome Coffee Co....
Over the last 2 decades Gabriela Rosa has helped thousands of couples overcome infertility and miscarriages, even when other treatments have failed. Gabriela is an internationally renowned fertility specialist but she wasn't always going to go down this road. Gabriela shares a chat with Matt about how she got into such a unique field and her goals for the future.
Marty Hunt is an Australian politician. He is the Liberal National Party member for Nicklin in Qld. Marty is a man of many talents. He spent many enjoyable years as a passsionate police officer and can sing and play piano better than most. In his chat with Matt, Marty shares the ups and downs of his police career, why he is the right man for the seat of Nicklin and he bores Matt with his love for the Manly Sea Eagles! This Coffee Chat proudly supported by Monochrome Coffee Co....
Matt was growing more and more confused with all the recent talk about 'BitCoin' and 'Cryptocurrency' and he assumed he wasn't the only one. Matt shares a chat with a man who is very passionate about the future of Cryptocurrency and all it has to offer. Shaune Clarke is a man of many talents, spending decades as a speaking coach and now educating others on the future of our currency. Note: Any advice in this chat in general in nature and a should not replace the advice of a qualified finance pro...
