Courage Unravelled

Today we enter the world of psychologist Steph Schmidt and her experience with post-natal depression. Not just once but twice. Post-natal depression doesn’t discriminate, even when you’ve been trained with tools and strategies at your fingertips. Steph talks about her time and what has helped her move through the challenges that PND brings. We also talk about what it’s like to be a rural psychologist in isolated communities and be 2020 Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award winner during COVID1...

What is it that makes someone want to become an activist? Peta Goodwin is an activist and co-founder of the unplanned movement called Nannas for Native Forests. Being an activist takes time, co-ordination skills and a lot of work – especially if you are the co-founder. There has been a groundswell of support for Nannas for Native Forests as people realise or come to realise how destructive the culling of forests means for the environment. Destroying trees has consequences - for humans a...

Meet Melia Brent-White. A past wine maker who gained minor celebrity status in the 2000s. Find out why she decided to radically change direction and leave the wine industry and the family legacy. The decision meant setting out on her own courageous path. A path that would take Melia towards Body Talk - an energetic-type therapy which enables Melia to communicate with the body to help it heal itself. Growing up rurally and being a bush kid Melia never lost connection with the l...

Ever wondered what it would be like to foster a child in the middle of nowhere? Jane Smith (not her real name) lives on a station somewhere in Australia on 1 million acres of land. Jane was studying to be a doctor and during her training she did a few units on indigenous affairs and thought she had it all covered when she and her husband decided to adopt two indigenous children. Little did she realise she was going to go on a roller coaster ride that would involve intergenerational ...

Libby Finlayson grew up rurally and on stations during her childhood and eventually got married to a farmer. She loved her life. She was on acreage, worked the land and with animals, got to ride horses all the time and began a family with her husband on the land. One day, it all changed. She was given unexpected news. Her husband no longer wanted to be married – to her. Libby’s whole world was rocked. The farming and community life she adored was no more. Find out how Libby changed ...

Donna Campisi is a driven and passionate woman. What has made her that way? It would be fair to say, that having a stroke at the age of 7, being diagnosed with diabetes at 14 AND being told you were unlikely to talk or walk again, would have something to do with it. Donna could have accepted her circumstances and be living a very different life today. Instead, with determination and ongoing support from her parents, hospital staff, allied health professionals and others, Donna became known as...

A lot of authors write books based on direct experience. Author and coach Sherianna Boyle was not expecting to take a deep dive into why her perfect marriage fell apart so quickly while undertaking research on her (then) up and coming book Mantras Made Easy.Betrayal is tough in any relationship and while in the thick of her own despair Sherianna uses her marriage breakdown as research and to do her own emotional decluttering. She turned this into a book too - Emotional Detox. Another bo...

Meet Christoffel Sneijder, a Dutch man who immigrated to Australia some years ago and now calls Australia home. He’s on the author series as he wrote a book with a sexy title - How Men and Women Fit - finally understand your partner with the three brains theory.I did say sexy didn’t I? We weave the subject matter of his book title with real life examples. You find out about Chris’s mother and grandmother being forced to live in an internment camp and his grandfather being use...

Fleur McDonald is one of Australia’s leading authors in rural literature and storytelling. Fleur is a prolific writer and to date has published 16 novels, while still living on a working farm. We talk about courageous characters in her novels and find out whether there is a hint of Fleur in any of the rural heroines we read about. We don’t just talk books though. We dive into Fleur cutting her teeth working the land, firstly as a jillaroo, then what it’s like to live in a remote environm...

Meet wellness presenter and Sports kinesiologist Amanda Campbell from Melbourne Australia. Amanda was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at 24 and by 29 was faced with the reality of never being able to walk again. Discover out how Amanda proved the medical profession wrong by finding ways to heal herself that revolve around rest, repair, nutrition and a flexible mindset. She has written the pending book Bend Like Bamboo which is being released in 2021. Duration: 33 minWe talk about...

Carly Israel loves her tattoos. The tattoos Carly has on her body represent things or phrases that are meaningful to her. One of these phrases is The North Star. This metaphor is what keeps Carly together when things get tough. You see, the North Star represents her sons. She will do anything for her boys. This is clear when you read her beautifully written and at times raw and heart wrenching memoir Seconds and Inches. Find out about Carly’s drug and alcohol addiction and how she...

Rebecca Hannan spent many years in real estate but found it wasn’t her calling. In this episode Rebecca shares what it is like to overcome her fear and become a professional speaker in her area of passion - wellness. Learn about her journey as a public speaker, how she was discouraged to pursue public speaking in the wellness industry and why it’s important to choose your wizards wisely!Approx 32 minWe talk about: · Finding passion in your working l...

B Pagels-Minor who was born in Mississippi and now lives in the Silicon Valley in California. B is a product developer for Netflix and is described as a diamond speaker. Bs background is in product development and creating strong cultural work environments within tech companies. Today B and I catch up, not to talk about B’s work or passions but something deeply personal. B was charged with multiple crimes they did not commit and had to go to trial to fight for their freedom. D...

What do you get when you cross an academic with Chief Executive Adventurer? You get Dr Erika Jacobson from Edgewalkers. Erika walks miles and miles with fellow hiking and walking enthusiasts across beautiful landscapes within Western Australia and beyond. But we don’t just traverse landscapes in this interview. We cover the terrain of autoimmune conditions and specifically Orofacial Granulomatosis. Discover how Erika had to navigate teaching and presenting with this lip disfigurement fo...

Childhood trauma can either break you or make you stronger. In today’s episode I reveal my experiences of childhood trauma and how they’ve affected my life. I talk about:· How gambling addiction can affect a household· How childhood trauma has shaped my resilience· The challenges of being brought up in a strict Macedonian household· How my upbringing has aff...

Morry Morgan is a man of ideas. So many in fact that he keeps on creating new businesses. His latest venture is co-founder of The School of Hard Knock Knocks in Melbourne Australia. What is it? A comedy school set up prior to COVID-19 that isn’t just good for comedian wannabes but also for bucket list tickers and people with mental health challenges.We talk comedy in this interview and have a laugh along the way. But there is SO much we discuss. Learn about how GFC almost decimated his then b...

Jahna Cedar is a Nyiyaparli/Yindjibarndi woman from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She is an accomplished leader who is at the forefront of advocating for equality and social justice for indigenous affairs. We talk about:· What it feels like walking in two cultural worlds· The constant pressure to prove herself· Why courage and resilience are so important· &nbs...

Tanya Princi is a mother and single parent to 7 children. She has survived three abusive marriages, was the main carer for one of her husbands who was a schizophrenic and has had to navigate her way out of intense periods of anxiety and deep depression. Tanya’s intense lived experience has been the catalyst for her wanting to help people create a new life for themselves. She knows it’s possible as she is living proof of this.Tanya’s belief is that you can become your own hero. You are no...

Ep11. What makes someone decide to do a 19.7km ocean swim from local iconic Perth swimming spot Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island?Imogen Mason had always loved swimming as a child. She dreamed of participating in the Cottesloe to Rottnest ocean swim but never really thought it would become a reality. In 2020 she made the decision to give it a go. In 6.5 months of training Imogen swam over 500km and at her peak, was swimming 7km per day. Her challenge was her mindset. Did she ...

Jen Stewart was living in London studying fashion design. Her life revolved around fashion, parties and not taking care of her health and wellbeing. Her life took a radical turn when she was involved in a car accident. It became the catalyst for deep inner change. She left London and travelled for three years. In that time, she reinvented herself. She trained as a yoga instructor in Bali and eventually moved to Western Australia. Today, Jen specializes in trauma yoga and supports p...

Sequential memory is something that most of us have and take for granted when we rattle off days of the week in order, learn sequences for everyday tasks or to improve at a task or skill set. You even learn sequentially to study for exams. But what happens when you have sequential memory loss? Aromatic medicine specialist Deby Atterby has had sequential memory loss her whole life. When you hear Deby’s story you will be amazed to know she is a trainer, lecturer, publisher, writer an...

I first met Chloe Baigent when I was offering meditation classes. That was a few years ago. I remember her being quiet and thoughtful. She was working in horticulture at the time. Fast forward a few years later and Chloe now works in youth affairs. She got there after a stellar academic performance which garnered her five awards at local, regional, state and national level. She also did something she never thought she’d do. Become an artist. How did she get to this point? It wa...

Lisa Smith always knew she was different from the time she was able to talk. Lisa is of Jamaican mixed heritage and was adopted as a baby to white parents. Throughout most of her schooling life, she was the only brown-skinned child in the playground. Lisa always knew she was adopted but it wasn’t until years later she found out the truth about her circumstances. Growing up provided Lisa with dollops of strength and resilience. Find out how she has used these by-products of courage t...

I want you to imagine for a moment about becoming excited about (drum roll) – breath therapy. Jackie Clarke, yoga instructor, surfer and meditator shares her story on enduring cold baths, immersions in freezing water and climbing the mountains bordering Poland and Czech republic in a singlet and shorts in sub-zero temperatures. Why? To take part in the Wim Hoff teacher training method of breathing of course!Approx. 16 minContact Jackie Clarkewww.essentialyoga.com.au FB:&nbsp...

In 2006 Karen Crutchlow was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. It essentially means that the diagnosis is terminal. In 2010 Karen was deemed to be palliative by the medical profession. It's been more than 13 years since the initial diagnosis, and Karen is here to tell her courage story and share what she's doing to stay healthy and well.Approx: 36 minKaren Crutchlow - https://wellnessunwrapped.com.au/FB: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessunwrappedInterview: Sana Turnock Produced and edit...

What do you do when you start to see your child develops an eating disorder and you really are unsure what the outcome will be? Parents Sarah and Gregg Brown found themselves navigating unchartered waters when their daughter Molly was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 15 years old. Anorexia nervosa rocked their family foundations as it pervaded fundamental day-to-day living and impacted everyone’s life in the household. Sarah and Gregg share a parent’s perspective of going through such a cha...

What is courage? Sana Turnock shares some insights around what courage is, different kinds of courage, the by-products of courage and examples of being courageous. Approx. 9 minInterview: Sana Turnock Produced and edited by: Sana Turnock and Jamie Woods (Woods Media Lab)Audio mastering: Woods Media LabCopyright free music credits:Intro – Fonkee Ryde 2020 End – Hero’s AscentSana Turnock contact details: https://www.courageunravelled.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/Joyfullivingwi...

Deb Hallyburton's life took a challenging detour as her husband Brad was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Deb was staring fear in the face and had to muster her courage as she navigated being a carer and a mum. She also became a business owner. Deb shares her experience during this time and how she's since changed as a person.Approx. 20 minContact Deb Hallyburton: www.thegoodeggcafe.com.au Interview: Sana Turnock Produced and edited by: Sana Turnock and Jamie Woods (Woods Media Lab)...

Have you ever known what’s it’s like to lose your baby and have the courage to keep going? Rebecca Tichbon speaks to Sana about that intense period in her life and how she has learned about grief and how to move through it. Approx. 25 minContact Rebecca Tichbon https://www.facebook.com/pg/welcomingwomen/posts/https://welcomingwomen.podia.com/welcoming-women-caretaker-programInterview: Sana Turnock Produced and edited by: Sana Turnock and Jamie Woods (Woods Media Lab)Copyright free m...