Christina Lee's sister Gayoun motivates and drives Christina - from the biggest decisions she's made, to her day to day existence. Gayoun died when Christina was two years old. Here, Christina tells the story of what happened and why Gayoun has been so influential in her life. Show notes The sound quality of the interview is not as good as usual - apologies! Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don’t Mean a Thing Interstitial music - Blue Dot Sessions: Palms down, An opu...
Dec 26, 2021
Sue has always liked animals more than people. And horses the most of all animals. Her horses helped her get through a particularly tough time when she was working, studying, and living with her husband for a year after they'd separated. If you love horses, this is definitely the episode for you. And if you don't - well, this might just convert you. Show notes Thank you to Sue, for having me out at her property to meet her horses. You can find photos of them here on the blog. And a huge thank yo...
Jul 05, 2021
Chery and Glen were in their 20s and in love. They thought they had their whole life ahead of them and that it would take the trajectory of any other ordinary life. But then illness struck, and it changed all their plans. Chery reflects on the hell of a ride they’ve been on. It’s been a bumpy road, but at least they’ve had each other. Show notes Love, Canberra is now an occasional podcast! This means episodes won’t be published on a regular schedule, but as stories come to me. Please stay subscr...
May 02, 2020
Simon has been in three serious relationships. In all three, he suffered domestic abuse. Here, he reflects on what he went through, and talks about the book he wrote inspired by his experiences - for which he interviewed over 200 abusers. CW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of abuse. Music Intro music is by ProleteR: April Showers Interstitial music - Blue Dot Sessions: Rodney Skopes Kai Engel: Cobweb morning, Plague, Aspirato, Marée Soft and Furious: Superconnected sleep Hinterheim: ...
Nov 25, 2019
Matthew had been dating Sammy for about a year when she abruptly moved back to China. After some months, she admitted she was pregnant - with his child. Matthew has since been going through the visa process to have them live together in Australia as a family. Show notes Happy Father’s Day..! Music Intro music is by ProleteR: April Showers Interstitial music - Stenifer: Eyeliner, Adios Blue Dot Sessions: Building the sled Jon Luc Hefferman: A storm at Eilean Mor, Upbeat...
Aug 31, 2019
UnrulyNerdGirl is 44, Canadian, and a little boy bear. She’s also a domestic service submissive. These identities have, understandably, made dating and relationships rather difficult. Here, UNG helps to demystify age play, and she gives us a peek into her play closet. Show notes We’re back for 2019! Thanks for your patience, everyone :) Inside UnrulyNerdGirl's play closet: some photos . Here’s some recommended reading by UNG: Coming to Power and Coming to Power: The Second Coming by SAMOIS, SM10...
Jul 18, 2019
It would not be an overstatement to call the story of Gaby and Kon’s relationship an epic. Theirs is a tale of young love, family conflict, a separation and reunion - and more besides. Cultural difference and similarity are the constants in their story, which they tell here. Show notes: + This is the last episode for the year! Apologies for the late delivery. Take a look here to see why it took so long! + This episode, as with all episodes, was written, edited, produced by me, Evana Ho. A big th...
Sep 15, 2018
Join me for the auspicious occasion of Ken and Katy's wedding. Stay for the reception and after-party. I meet my friend Ken's parents and truly lovely new partner in life. I talk to his friends about their relationships and views on marriage. Finally, I hear from Ken on life as a newlywed. Show notes: + A HUGE thank you to Ken and Katy for letting me record at their wedding for this episode <3 + A big apology for the lateness of this! Music: Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers...
Aug 13, 2018
One day, while browsing Craigslist's 'Personals' section, I came across a post titled 'Ugly female seeking handsome male'. I contacted the author, and this is her story. Show notes: + Olivia's 'Ugly female seeking handsome male' post on Craigslist, plus the last one of hers I saw. +RIP Craigslist's 'Personals' section. We'll miss you. Read Vox's piece on the FOSTA-SESTA, which explains why it closed. + Blog post accompanying this episode, All the Time in the World . + See you in six weeks! Music...
Jun 29, 2018
Nipuni Wijewickrema is a person who invites strong (positive) adjectives. She is high energy, constantly on the go, and street smart, with an almost unwavering optimism. The young social entrepreneur rose to local celebrity-dom through GG's Flowers, the florist she co-founded with her stepmother when she was just 20 years old. It's premise: to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with special needs, starting with her sister Gayana, who has Down syndrome. Show notes: + GG's Flow...
Jun 08, 2018
Paul and Louise married on Halloween in 2009. Three years later, Louise packed up her bags and left the family home. Paul reflects on their relationship, their separation, and jointly parenting their twin boys, who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Show notes: Mother! - my blog post accompanying this episode. Music: Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don't Mean a Thing Blue Dot Sessions: Heliotrope Jon Luc Hefferman: Discovery Podington Bear: Peas Corps, Floating in Space, Box ...
May 18, 2018
The mind of a teenager can seem at times wholly unknowable and yet - we've all been there, haven't we? Lachie and I discuss photography, he and his peers' process of finding themselves, and his most important relationships. Show notes: A big thanks to Robert at PhotoAccess for putting me in touch with Lachie. The PhotoAccess exhibition, 'Muse', which Lachie exhibited Dad, 2017 in: bit.ly/2HRktoz Time - my blog post accompanying this episode. Music: Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Sho...
Apr 26, 2018
In Kaleen, a group of friends have been meeting every weekend for the past 30 years. Their commonality: they're Vietnamese refugees who immigrated to Australia in the wake of the Vietnam War. In this episode, I spend time with the remaining two couples of the group. We eat, walk, laugh, and share stories about the past and present. Show notes Migration story - my blog post accompanying this episode. Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : April Showers and Don't Mean a Thing. Blue Dot Sessi...
Apr 06, 2018
Forty years ago, Steve's father didn't show up to take Sylvia to her own wedding. Forty years later, Sylvia and Steve are still married. Show notes This is the last episode for 2017. If you'd like to chat, feel free to drop me a line during my break: lovecanberrapodcast@gmail.com Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". ENORMOUS thanks to Podington Bear , who supplied the interstitial music: Fingernail grit, Back stairs, Dreamliner, Pretty melody, Cu...
Sep 13, 2017
Andrew always wanted to have children. And now he has James. The one catch: James belongs to his mothers, Natasha and Katrina. Here, Andrew talks about how life hasn't quite gone as planned, and the joys of his relationship with James. Show notes Some parts of the episode will sound a bit strange. At the request of Andrew after we recorded our conversation, I replaced the names of some of the people referenced. Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing"...
Aug 24, 2017
Korske Ara is one righteous dude. He believes in having a good time, doing good deeds, and spreading the good word about Jesus. After six years travelling around Australia in his old Nissan Patrol, he's back in Canberra. He's working to take World Photo Day - which he founded - to the next level. Here we talk about his adventures in becoming true blue, World Photo Day, his faith, and his views on sex before marriage. Show notes World Photo Day is on 19 August! Visit the website . Korske's websit...
Aug 03, 2017
What happens after dark at Canberra's largest adult store? Who might you find at such a place? I shadowed Adam & Eve employee Chandra for the last three and a half hours of her shift one Sunday night to find out. I learn not only answers to these questions, but about the change that is happening across the adult toy industry more broadly. With thanks also to fellow A&E employee Kat, who appears in this episode. Show notes Adam & Eve in Fyshwick, ACT The Womaniser vibrator Lelo vibrat...
Jul 13, 2017
He has laughed and made others laugh. Been in dark places. Loved, and lost. Always look on the bright side: that's what comedy has made Ross do. Show notes Words by Ross Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". My everlasting gratitude to Podington Bear and Kevin MacLeod , whose music I used for this episode: Melodramatic band, Massive, Ice climb, Chimera, Clean soul (Kevin MacLeod), Curious process, Dowl, All the ways, Horizon event, Djangle, Afterg...
Jun 01, 2017
George is a regular 27 year old guy in all but one respect. For almost ten years, he was, as the Japanese call it, a Hikikomori . He didn't go to school. He didn't interact with people outside of his home. He stayed in his room and played video games. This is George today. Show notes Article: Hikikomori: The Postmodern Hermits of Japan Canberra subreddit Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". My eternal thanks to Podington Bear and Kevin MacLeod , ...
May 10, 2017
Maria and Simon want you to know that love at first sight exists. They know, because it happened to them. Show notes Photos of Maria and Simon on the Love, Canberra blog . Photos from their 2002 wedding and their vows on Simon's website . Correction: in the intro, I accidentally said that Maria and Simon met in 1988. They actually met in 1998. Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". My deepest thanks to Podington Bear , who created this episode's in...
Apr 20, 2017
First comes love. Then comes marriage. But how do you know if your partner is The One? And what happens when you buck tradition and don't follow the wedding template to a T? Rachel and I talk about her impending nuptials. Show notes "Crossfit rings" Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". A huge debt of gratitude is owed to Podington Bear , who created this episode's interstitial music: Lime beat, Fingernail grit, Just watching, Sonstiges, Saunter, ...
Mar 28, 2017
Out-of-towner Andrew was seeking a dinner date for Thursday night. I answered his Craigslist post. This episode features a warts and all recording of our not-quite date. I've cut out the more boring parts of our two and a half hours together, but not edited it to make anyone sound better. Especially not me. Show notes Andrew's post on Craigslist that started it all The $16 Coles hair dryer Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". This episode's inter...
Dec 20, 2016
Three years ago, Cassandra started working as an escort. The inspiration? Secret Diary of a Call Girl, of course. Show notes Cassandra's profile on Chrisindy's @Cass_DeSeingalt Secret Diary of a Call Girl Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". This episode's interstitial music is courtesy of the tried and true Podington Bear : Transmogrify, Back Stairs, Sonstiges, Daydreamer, Saunter, Light touch, Old skin, Hands aflutter, Low jack, Has pluck, Insp...
Oct 19, 2016
A few nights a week, Moxy Vandoll closes her bedroom door and turns on her webcam. Here's a peek into what it's like to work as a camgirl. Show notes Moxy's MFC page @MoxyVandoll Needle play - as referenced by Moxy in this episode Watch CAM GIRLZ , the documentary. By Sean Dunne. Hot Girls Wanted (2015) - the other documentary referenced. Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". This episode's interstitial music is courtesy of the one and only Poding...
Sep 28, 2016
Nathan lives in Canberra, Erica lives in Sydney. Two perspectives. One love story. Show notes The his/her technique used in this episode was inspired by an episode of CBC's Campus podcast, Laws of Attraction . It's a really neat piece - take a listen! Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". This episode's interstitial music is courtesy of the exemplary Podington Bear : Filaments, Curious Process, Daydreamer, Got Spark, Hearts Aflutter, Springtime, P...
Aug 02, 2016
After ten years of celibacy, Mordd had just started dating again. And then he got scammed on Tinder. In this episode, Mordd also talks about dating as a bisexual man, and living with mental illnesses. Show notes "How not to get scammed on Tinder" by Mordd, published on The RiotACT Mordd - IndyMedia's Facebook page Mordd - IndyMedia's Twitter account Mordd wanted to clarify that he doesn't normally consume as much caffeine or cigarettes in the span of time as he did when we were recording. It was...
Jul 12, 2016
When Daria didn't show an interest in boys, or girls, or in coupling up like all her other friends, everyone assumed she was just a late bloomer. She wasn't. She was asexual. Show notes The Asexual Visibility and Education Network . The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality is a book Daria recommends, by an author she admires: Julie Sondra Decker. Pink Sofa . Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". Some of this episode's interstitial ...
May 31, 2016
Meet Robbie. For the past four years, he has been flogged, caned, had suspension hooks put into his back, done CBT, and much more. All voluntarily. Here, he offers an insight into why he does these things and, importantly, why he enjoys it. This episode complements Episode Three - Kink (Sadism) . Show notes The people mentioned in this episode are referred to by their FetLife identities. The song Robbie talks about is Greg Holden's "Boys in the Street" . Many thanks to Cruelty and BadGirl303 for...
Apr 20, 2016
If getting married is the happiest day in a person's life, the opposite no doubt holds for getting divorced. But what if divorce could be made a little less awful? The Managing Director of Alliance Family Law , Cristina Huesch, explains. Plus: pre-nups, and how dealing with divorce on a daily basis has shaped Cristina's outlook on the world and relationships. Show notes Alliance Family Law's website . Alliance Family Law's Facebook page , complete with truly interesting updates. Australian Burea...
Mar 28, 2016
Stu is a sadist whose weapon of choice is rope. His kink developed at a very young age, which led him to feel weird and different from his peers for much of his adolescence. He explains sadism, and how he came to find others like him. Music Intro and outro music is by ProleteR : "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing". Most of this episode's interstitial music is courtesy of the wonderful Podington Bear : "Kitten", "No Squirell Commotion", "Going Forward Looking Back", and "Bare Shoulders". The...
Mar 07, 2016
