This is possibly the most inspirational story on this podcast. Lee was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour 2 years ago and was given months to live. His positive mindset and outlook on life as well as his desire to help people is not only keeping him well but helping everyone around him learn what's really important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode hear Tenai's story from her baby born prematurely to suffering permanant facial paralysis to the devastation of her son being kidnapped and the battle to regain custody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This story is filled with unimaginable loss, domestic violence and post natal anxiety as well as a birth that nearly killed both Mum and baby. But it is also a story of strength, power and a new found happiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we hear from former profesional footballer Patrick Meehan who suffered a devastating car crash leaving him in a wheelchair and unable to speak. This is an inspiring story of human strength and determination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of This Is Me we hear from former Miss World Australia and channel 7 presenter Courtney Thorpe. Hear about how her self worth hit rock bottom, her battle with post natal depression and navigating life as a single Mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to season 4 of This Is Me. In this season we hear inspiring stories of everyday Australians and the battles they come through. From domestic violence, to infidelity, to post natal depression, tragic accidents and more. Season 4 is coming Monday 18th April 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains talk about depression and eating disorders. In this episode Jess shares the story of her battle with eating disorders. She hit rock bottom and decided she was the only person that could get herself through it. Hear her inspirational story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode we hear Asha and Christian's story. They are the son and daughter of Nick & Judy Tsalikis from episode 4 and share their heartache of losing their sister Sam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we hear from Laura who's going through the unthinkable but with her husband Lee's positive outlook they are facing it with a super human courage and strength. If you'd like to follow Lee's story download 'The C word' podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we hear from Rachel Montgomery, she is a domestic violence and breast cancer survivor. Hear her inspiring story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kat Deluca always wanted kids but the beginning wasn't the magical feeling she imagined. In this episode she shares her story of going through severe postnatal anxiety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Nick & Judy Tsalikis share their story of their much loved and popular daughter Sammy who was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is an inspirational story of her strength, dealing with a terminal diagnosis and not making her baby daughter's first birthday. Take our short survey on your podcast listening to win $100 gift card. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PodshapeSurvey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Brent Simpson is known for joining a Gold coast bikie gang and going to jail for drug importation but the story of how he went down that path is shocking. This is a story of sexual abuse, child neglect, homelessness, drugs and a life of crime. Until he decided to change his life forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sophia has not just one devastating story but many. From child sexual abuse to domestic violence to her family wanting her dead for her religious choice. Depression, alcoholism, self harm and then ovarian cancer. This is an incredible and inspirational story from an amazingly strong woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the outside it looks like Rachel Thaiday has it all. A qualified personal trainer, with 2 successful podcasts and married to ex Broncos and Queensland rugby league player Sam Thaiday. In this episode Rachel opens up about the crippling post natal depression she suffered and the continued guilt she feels over it today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyday Australians share their life changing moments in this powerful weekly podcast. Everybody has a story and that story will always help someone else. Season 3 is coming Monday 12th July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Craig opens up about the abuse his children suffered at the hands of their Mum and stepdad. He tells the story of how his attempt to kill him didn't go to plan and how things spiraled out of control into a life of drugs and jail. A trigger warning this episode contains discussion of addiction and child sexual abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Josh opens up about growing up in a religious cult, a childhood full of abuse and how he had to leave the church after coming out as gay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode former Nova radio announcer Katie Mattin talks about the rejection she felt after being adopted as a baby, when complications with the pregnancy of her twins led to doctors advising she terminate one, her diagnosis and outlook on life following her MS diagnosis and the heartache of losing her Mum mid flight to the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we hear from a female soldier who was drugged and sexually abused by her partner. After having to leave her young son for months on end whilst away with the Australian military, the horrific things she witnessed left her with PTSD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this weeks episode we hear from Louisa who found herself in financial hardship following the divorce from her first husband and turned to sex work to make ends meet. Keeping her job as a high class escort a secret from her fiancée was devastating for both. Trigger warning - this episode contains talk of addiction and self harm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy was in the Australian military and was deployed to Afghanistan where he saw some shocking things including his friend being blown up right in front of his eyes. He was left with debilitating PTSD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear this Brisbane mother's story when she realised her young daughter's behavioral challenges were not her being difficult but something more serious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Darron was riding his mountain bike through the forest when he came off and had a massive brain injury. Hear his lifechanging story in this weeks episode of This Is Me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this emotional story Louise tell Siobhan about the moment one of her twins children was diagnosed with Down Syndrome last year and the heartbreaking reaction of her brother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig is a 35 year old ex radio presenter and comedian who was studying law and had just had a 14 month old baby.. and then 5 weeks ago he was told he had testicular cancer. This is his story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 2006 Annette watched in horror as her boyfriend crossed the road and was hit by a car. This is her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Carly tells us of the moment she found out her son had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. If you need support or information about Duchenne muscular dystrophy contact https://www.saveoursons.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this weeks story we hear from Kerrie, who started drinking at the age of 15. A trigger warning this episode contains discussion of addiction, self harm and sexual abuse. Moonyah is the Brisbane centre for the Salvation Army Bridge Program, which provides treatment for alcohol, drug and gambling addictions. Sixteen bed detoxification unit and thirty two long term rehabilitation programs are offered. The program assists clients to deal with the causes of their addictions. https://www.salvationa...
In this episode we meet Emma who has two children, her youngest son was diagnosed with Down syndrome moments after his birth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
