Ronnie Benbow on Carer Burnout and Healing

by | August 10, 2026 | Depression, lived experience, Mental Health, Podcasts, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

In this deeply important conversation, I sit down with Ronnie Benbow OAM, Founding Director of The Carers Foundation Australia, to shine a light on the millions of unpaid carers who quietly give so much of themselves to support the people they love. Ronnie’s passion...
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The Turning Point that Healed Peter’s Trauma and Addiction

by | July 27, 2026 | Addiction, Domestic Abuse, Podcasts, Stories of Hope, vulnerability | 0 Comments

In this deeply moving episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I sit down with Peter Lyndon-James, founder of Shalom House in Western Australia, whose life is an extraordinary story of trauma, addiction, redemption and purpose. Peter’s childhood was marked by...
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Isabelle Kratz on Bullying & Living with Endometriosis

by | July 13, 2026 | Podcasts, Stories of Hope, Teenagers | 0 Comments

In this episode of Stories of Hope: Worldwide, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the beautiful Isabelle Kratz — a 19-year-old international model, entrepreneur, and such an inspiring young woman. When I first saw Isabelle’s story, I knew I had to invite...
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Matt Towner on Surviving a Traumatic Accident & PTSD

by | June 29, 2026 | Depression, lived experience, Mental Health, Podcasts, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

In this powerful episode of Stories of Hope: Worldwide, I sit down with my dear friend and fellow storyteller, Matt Towner, whose life changed forever after a catastrophic motorcycle accident in the jungle of Thailand. Matt broke nearly every bone in his body,...
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TJ Hendy on Mental Health, Career Setbacks and Finding Hope

by | June 15, 2026 | Depression, Family, Podcasts, Stories of Hope, vulnerability | 0 Comments

TJ is the son of legendary Australian Ironman Trevor Hendy, and from a young age he knew what it was like to live close to the spotlight. But behind the achievements, the races and the expectations, TJ has walked through some incredibly hard seasons. Career setbacks,...
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Greg Gould on Surviving Sexual Abuse and Finding His Voice Again

by | June 1, 2026 | Addiction, Podcasts, sexual abuse, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

In this deeply moving episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I speak with singer-songwriter and advocate Greg Gould about the courage it takes to speak the truth after years of silence. Greg shares his experience of surviving sexual abuse, the shame and confusion he...
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Surviving Loss, Resilience and Never Giving Up with Jason Dasey

by | May 18, 2026 | Mental Health, Podcasts, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Jason Dasey – a broadcaster and journalist who lost his beautiful dad to suicide when he was only 15 years old. His dad was his mentor, his hero, and the person who encouraged him to follow his dream of becoming a...
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Ice Addiction, Psychosis and Second Chances: How Andrea Simmons Found Hope and Freedom

by | December 29, 2025 | Addiction, Depression, Podcasts, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

The Story of Andrea Simmons Ice Addiction Recovery Hope Transformation is a powerful reminder that no life is beyond repair. Once a successful businesswoman with a loving family, Andrea’s life spiralled into darkness after trying ice for the first time at 40. In just...
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Undercover with PTSD: How Todd Maguire became Donny (Part 2)

by | December 1, 2025 | Depression, Mental Health, Podcasts, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

In this second part of my conversation with former undercover cop Todd Maguire, we go deeper into the double life he led as “Donny”: the persona he created to escape the unbearable grief after Karen’s suicide. Todd takes us inside the hidden world of drugs, bikie...
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Passing On the Black Dog: When Todd McGuire’s World Broke

by | November 17, 2025 | Addiction, Depression, Mental Health, Podcasts | 0 Comments

In this first part of my conversation with Todd McGuire, we go back to what seemed like a pretty ordinary Aussie life. Todd grew up a Brisbane boy who loved his footy, his family and the freedom of riding his bike from sunup to sundown. He never set out to be a cop,...
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