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TW: This episode discusses themes of child sexual assault. Please utilise the resources below, or skip this episode if you're affected by these themes.
Mark Wales is a former SAS commander, entrepreneur, speaker and two-time author. You may recognise him from two seasons of Australian Survivor (where he was crowned Sole Survivor) as well as a recent debut in Mad Max Furiosa.
Talk about a resume!
Mark has experienced firsthand the interconnectedness of life and death, yet his journey goes far beyond the battlefield.
Today we discuss his upbringing in Western Australia, what it was like on the ground in Afghanistan, as well as his resilience in bringing a child sexual assault offender to justice. We also chat about earning an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, living in New York and his recent debut fiction novel 'Outrider'. Thank you Mark, for sharing your story.
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Resources:
1800 RESPECT: Provides confidential sexual assault and family and domestic violence counselling via phone and webchat. Call 1800 737 732. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Lifeline: Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia.
Beyond Blue: If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. Most calls last around 20 minutes.
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Gary Jubelin is a household name, iconic Australian homicide detective and now - journalist and host of the Australia's top-ranking crime podcast 'I Catch Killers.'
Gary’s journey began in the 1980s with the NSW Police Force, where he quickly rose through the ranks. He became renowned for his relentless pursuit of justice, notably the Bowraville murders case, which spanned over two decades and publicly showcased Gary’s unwavering commitment to the families of three indigenous children.
In Gary's words "All of the greatest detectives I have ever known, bar none... have incredible empathy."
Gary was assigned the case of William Tyrell - a case that became so widely followed and one that still remains open.
Today, we dive deeper into the cases he tirelessly dedicated his life to pursuing, as well as his controversial departure from the NSW Police Force.
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Dr. Lotte is a Naturopathic Medicine Doctor, Psychic Medium, Ancestral Healer, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host. Let that sink in!
As a sales manager in the biotech industry and someone who "didn’t believe in the afterlife" Dr Lotte’s life was flipped upside down when she had two near-death experiences within two years. As a result of these experiences, she became clairvoyant.
It was then at the age of 54, she left her job as a sales manager to attend medical school.
Dr Lotte now works as a physician in her clinic and as a spiritual healer and educator outside her practice. She specialises in integrative medicine utilising her training in Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Pharmaceuticals.
I'm a very spiritual person who loves blending Eastern and Western healing modalities so this life chat was right up my alley!
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Michael Theo instantly captured the hearts & minds of audiences across the globe on Netflix’s ‘Love On The Spectrum’ with his impeccable style, unintentionally hilarious one-liners, and warm, loving personality.
Whilst Michael is well-known for his ABC and Netflix Series, Michael is so much more than his TV persona - in fact, he is now the host of his own podcast, Mr A+ and is pursuing a career in speaking and acting (his latest show Austin' has recently premiered on ABC!).
Michael is a passionate animal activist, nature lover and railway enthusiast. He strongly believes it’s our differences that make us special.
In this life chat, we discuss society’s expectations of career, the importance healthy relationships, travel, dreams and how to live a fulfilling life! Michael is still on the search for love (he’d really like to meet a British lady, if we have any listening).
This is the second time I’ve been able to sit down and chat with Michael, I was lucky enough to to be a guest on his podcast - Mr A+, which you can find here.
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Drew Harrisberg is an exercise physiologist, sports scientist, diabetes educator, and "a happy and healthy guy thriving with Type 1 diabetes."
Drew was diagnosed with diabetes at 22 which became the catalyst for an exploration into dietary approaches and physical lifestyle changes to manage his condition.
Through his programs, retreats & education, he provides a plethora of resources around fitness, health, lifestyle and wellbeing (which we certainly get stuck into today).
We also dive deep into Drew’s belief systems, the dreams of a younger self, creative pursuits, the importance of loving relationships, society’s view on aging and more.
You can connect with Drew here
Explore his training programs here
Find his Diabetes Education here
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Almost every Australian will remember the 15th December 2014. You may recall seeing photos of Louisa Hope being stretchered away from the scene of the Lindt Cafe Siege across from 7 News studios.
Despite her lengthy recovery (three months in hospital with multiple surgeries for gunshot wounds), Louisa remains a hopeful human.
Today, we discuss Louisa's upbringing and her exploration of faith, hope and religion. We recap the Sydney Siege in detail and explore the power of community in healing trauma.
Thank you Louisa, for sharing your story.
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Jess is a Psychic Medium based in Melbourne Australia.
She has the ability to connect and blend with her client’s energy to identify any current obstacles they may be facing, and provide divine guidance on how to navigate the situation. Simultaneously, Jess will connect with her client’s departed loved ones in the spirit world to provide support, comfort, guidance & closure.
She reads with laughter, love & compassion and brings spirit forward in their truest form; raw, unfiltered and full of personality, just as you remember them.
Jess spent close to a decade working in the corporate world working her way up to her "dream job" before she took a risk and quit to to start her own business as a psychic medium.
Today, we speak about the power of psychic mediumship, spirituality, intuition versus gut feeling, and the importance of living your passion. We also reflect on the reading that Jess generously gave me before the episode where I was able to connect with my Pop and my departed Nan. What an experience!
You can connect with Jess here
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Or listen to her podcast "Talk Spirit To Me" on Spotify or Apple
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YEP - you read that right.
This episode was recorded in May 2023 - the first time Thomas and I met in person. I was put in touch with Thomas through a mutual contact. "He's just come off the Bachelor - this will be a great interview!" she said.
As soon as he stepped into the studio, I felt that there could be a vibe but I kept things #professional. It wasn't until the cameras were switched off that we truly got chatting - laughing, flirting and talking about what we were both looking for in our dating lives.
In the months that followed, Thomas tried to organise a catch-up but my life was a whirlwind as I got ready to move to America!
Finally, I came home briefly in October to renew my passport and we went on our first official date. "I'm only home for 3 weeks!" I thought... "What's really going to happen here..."
6 months later and we're going strong navigating long distance and very much in love.
The universe always has a plan! I'm SO grateful we have our first-ever encounter recorded on camera to remember in the years to come.
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In this Life Chat, I sit down with my boyfriend Thomas in Hollywood, California to chat about our long-distance relationship (so far).
We chat about how we met, the first 6 months, plans for the future & how we're making long-distance work
In case you missed it - we actually met on this podcast!!! You can listen to our first-ever meeting where I interviewed Thomas, in the previous episode to this one.
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DISCLAIMER: Today’s episode discusses themes of pregnancy loss and miscarriage - please reach out to the resources below for further support.
Bec Bond is a mother and talented calligrapher and photographer based on the Central Coast of Australia. She’s a compassionate advocate for fertility awareness and has become a beacon of hope in the community.
After a healthy first pregnancy and a beautiful baby girl born in 2020, on the 22nd March 2023 Bec gave birth to her son Otis Corbon Bond at 20 weeks pregnant - who had a rare heart condition.
A few months later, she fell pregnant, in her words - the “hope she needed’ - only to miscarry shortly after. I didn’t know it, but at the time of recording this episode in late 2023, Bec was in the early stages of her third pregnancy - only to recently navigate another miscarriage at 8 weeks.
The day we're releasing this is International Women's Day. 1 in 10 women worldwide will navigate pregnancy loss or infertility in their life. We’re indebted to women like Bec who are courageous enough to share their stories.
This is a story of solidarity, hope and resilience. Bec - thank you for your strength and thank you for trusting me with your story.
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RESOURCES
Bears of Hope - Pregnancy Loss Counselling
Pink Elephants - Live Chat for Pregnancy Loss plus Miscarriage Support Network
If you're in an emergency, please dial 000 or Call Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of suicide, addiction and sex trafficking. Please skip this one if you're feeling affected by mental health/suicide or reach out to one of the many resources below for extra support.
In the words of Tommy Herschell - "One conversation can shift change in someone forever."
Tommy Herschell is a school teacher by trade and the founder of Find Ya Feet - a non-for-profit organisation that has the vision to empower everyone with the tools and skills to engage in conversations that go well past - 'how are ya?'. Tommy spends his time traveling the world to deliver impactful workshops to save the lives of young people.
Today you’ll hear countless stories from Tommy of the lives he’s contributed to saving, the tools that work (which he generously shares) and we also discuss the details of his own trauma and mental health journey.
But this is a story of hope. As Tommy shows us - there is always hope. I am so grateful to my guests for their courage and vulnerability in sharing their stories.
Book a program or learn more about Find Ya Feet here
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RESOURCES:
If this episode has raised issues for you around mental health, loss or depression, please speak to someone (free of charge) using the resources below:
Call Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/
MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
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Brianna Creaunne was a regular teenager living in Queensland when her life was turned upside down by a housefire.
She suffered burns to 60% of her body and was placed in an induced coma for 2 weeks following the fire.
Now, she uses her platform online to inspire others to embrace the skin they’re in - scars and all. She’s working as a model and educator for other burn survivors.
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Bonnie Hancock is an incredible human.
A professional Ironwoman at just seventeen, she competed 9 Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series and represented in Australia. She went on to become a qualified nutritionist and performance coach.
This month marks the 1 year anniversary of Bonnie becoming the fastest person to paddle a surf ski nearly 13,000 around the Australian coastline. It took 8 months, breaking the previous World Record by over 2 months.
Bonnie spent days 500km out to sea, she paddled through croc-infested waters and the Great Australian Bite - and even lost 8 kilos in 2 weeks due to severe sea sickness.
Tune in for all the wild details today.
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CONTENT WARNING: Details of death, suicide, depression
Alan Bruce worked as a special rescue firefighter (one of the most high-stress roles in the industry) coordinating large-scale rescues and firefighting operations.
As a child, his family immigrated to Australia from Scotland, where they were placed in a migrant hostel. He had dreams of being a pilot and a rockstar but fell into firefighting and learned to love it.
Throughout his career, Alan developed severe PTSD and later, suicidal ideation. Today we chat about mental health, the concept of life and death and the mental health toll on first responders.
As usual - I am so grateful for these conversations and the vulnerability of our guests.
You can purchase Alan's biography here.
RESOURCES:
If this episode has raised issues for you around mental health, loss or depression, please speak to someone (free of charge) using the resources below:
Call Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/
MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
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Welcome to my first solo LIFE CHAT!!!
These episodes will be shorter updates on life - including topics that are close to my heart like well-being, mental & physical health, relationships, psychology, career pursuits, manifesting, spirituality and more!
You may have noticed I haven't uploaded an episode in 3 MONTHS!
Thank you for your patience. I'm so excited to be back on track releasing these episodes, there are some incredible guest episodes heading your way on a weekly basis again (I promise to show up for you consistently from here on out).
I would LOVE to connect with you more - send me a message on Instagram so we can chat.
Thank you for being here. Georgia x
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Cooper Chapman is an all-round good human. He’s an ex-professional surfer and the founder of The Good Human Factory.
After being closely affected by youth suicide in his small community, Cooper sprung into action creating mental health support practices and wellbeing networks for young adults. To date, Cooper has delivered workshops to over 30,000 school kids, created a gratitude merch line, founded the 1% Club (with daily meditations) and hosted over 100 episodes of The Good Humans Podcast.
Today we chat about high-performance sport, mental health and wellbeing practices, secure relationships and the importance of gratitude.
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You can find Cooper on Instagram here and here
Discover more of his work here
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Khadija Gbla is a human rights activist, a model, a single mother, a disability advocate and a keynote speaker.
It was her TED talk in 2014, ‘My Mother’s Strange Definition of Empowerment’ that catapulted her into public spotlight.
Khadija was born in Sierra Leone and arrived in Australia as a refugee as a child. Attending an all-white school, she navigated discrimination, racism and sexism, and had the incredibly unique experience of remembering, that as a child - she had been subject to female genital mutilation at the hands of her mother.
Her courage in advocating against the practice of FGM in Australia and internationally, as well as her outspoken stance against domestic violence, has faced much family and community backlash, and yet, she continues to show up with courage, humour, optimism and strength.
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Barry is a TV Presenter, speaker and builder who you might recognise from The Living Room on Channel 10.
Barry’s story spans long before TV - he spent over 30 years in the building industry, with his own very successful company before selling everything he owned to sail around the world.
Barry has stepped in the ring with depression as well as cancer (as has his life partner Leonie). The pair experienced a fertility journey that spanned over 10 years and involved 14+ miscarriages and surrogacy.
But now, Barry is here, with twins, a dog, a cat, and a great life in Bondi.
In his words - "My life is not tragic. My life is the most amazing thing ever."
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You can contact him directly here for speaking opportunities.
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CONTENT WARNING: Today’s episode discusses suicide and drug use. Please seek support from the resources below if you find these themes triggering.
Luke Jackson is an Australian professional boxer with many titles under his belt.
After a tumultuous childhood and leaving school in Year 8, he rose to captain the Australian Boxing Team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games before representing Australia at the London Olympic Games.
Fiercely driven, Luke's success is a testament to his determination and grit. He didn’t pick up boxing gloves until he was 19.
In this episode, we discuss Luke's private battle with cocaine that has spanned the entirety of his professional career, as well as healing from family trauma, relationships and the importance of love.
Luke is now 2+ years sober and in the fittest shape of his life.
Resources:
24 Hour Drug & Alcohol Support line:
https://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/get-help
Lifeline: 13 11 33 (Call 24hrs a day)
Head to lifeline.org.au for a free online chat service
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Kurt Herzog is an ex-professional swimmer who swam alongside Olympic legend Grant Hackett in the 2015 Australian World Championships.
He’s since given up life in the city to manage the Remote Pools Project, which delivers crucial aquatic education and resources to remote Indigenous communities.
Kurt has spent the last five years in Outback Australia, with one short break - you may recognise him from Brooke Blurton’s season of The Bachelorette.
This chat took me by surprise; I learnt so much and felt inspired to question my own values and how we contribute to the world.
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Learn more about The Remote Pools Project here.
Find Kurt on Instagram here.
They are currently looking for Volunteers for the summer season of 2024, be sure to apply!
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