Inspirational Tales Podcast
1) 40. Jane Elliott’s cancer battle inspired her to begin her adaptive clothing label Brighter Day
In her early 20s, Jane was diagnosed with melanoma. Since then, Jane has undergone many tests, treatments and surgeries to help her fight the cancer. After struggling with many IV insertions, she even...Show More
2) 39. Ashlee Thomas - Eating disorder recovery and starting conversations with The Secret Burden
When Ashlee was a teenager she was diagnosed with anorexia. Whilst she was in hospital for treatment, her Mum began a Facebook page to update Ashlee’s family and friends on her progress. This Facebook...Show More
3) 38. WITH KINDNESS: Alex Paporakis - Urban Bushland Initiative
Alex is the founder of the Melbourne not for profit Urban Bushland Initiative. Urban Bushland Initiative revegetates urban spaces with indigenous flora, to create habitat for local wildlife and encour...Show More
4) 37. Holly Scott - Surviving a car accident and becoming a road safety ambassador and mentor
In 2017, when she was only 22 years old, Holly was involved in a major car accident. She sustained many injuries, including a brain injury and has required multiple surgeries since. Although her recov...Show More
5) 36. Dee - The realities of living with chronic illness (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) & mental ill health
CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses disordered eating and touches on suicide. If you need help or support please contact one of the below organisations. The Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673 butt...Show More
6) 35. WITH KINDNESS: Damien Brand - Little Warrior Shields
My guest on this episode is Damien from Little Warrior Shields. Damien makes items of distraction (including foam shields and helmets) for sick children in hospital. What started off as Damien making ...Show More
7) 34. Sergeant Mark Thomas - Living with PTSD and founding The Code 9 Foundation
Mark is a Sergeant with Victoria Police, where he has worked for over 25 years. In 2003, Mark attended a call out, which changed his life. This incident, began a decade long decline in Mark’s mental h...Show More
34. Sergeant Mark Thomas - Living with PTSD and founding The Code 9 Foundation
1:16:35 | Aug 29th, 2022
8) 33. Grant Trebilco - One Wave and using fluro to raise awareness for mental health
Growing up, Grant was always seen as the happy kid. As an adult, and following periods of depression and then being hospitalised in a mental health ward for a manic episode, Grant was diagnosed with b...Show More
33. Grant Trebilco - One Wave and using fluro to raise awareness for mental health
52:40 | Aug 15th, 2022
9) 32. WITH KINDNESS: Felicity Abell - The Bush Bundle
Being born in the country and moving to the city as a child, Felicity understands the differences and challenges that come with living these 2 different lifestyles. To help our Aussie farmers, she fou...Show More
10) 31. Kate Seselja - Gambling and The Hope Project
CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses gambling and briefly touches on suicidal thoughts. If you need support please contact one of the below organisations: - Gambler’s Help - Ph: 1800 858 858 Websit...Show More