Stories of HOPE with Kerrie Atherton: Real People. Raw Conversations. Lasting Impact
Kerrie Atherton’s Stories of HOPE podcast is a powerful platform where real people share raw, life-changing stories of resilience, healing, and human connection. Through courageous conversations, Kerrie offers a safe space for voices that inspire change and spark hope. This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement of truth, strength, and the power of storytelling.
TJ Hendy on Mental Health, Career Setbacks and Finding Hope
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,...
Greg Gould on Surviving Sexual Abuse and Finding His Voice Again
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...
Surviving Loss, Resilience and Never Giving Up with Jason Dasey
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...
Hope After Divorce and Rebuilding Life as a Dad: Brendan Neil on Men’s Mental Health
In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I’m joined by Brendan Neil for a conversation that so many people live through, but far too many suffer through in silence: hope after divorce. Brendan works closely with divorced dads, and what I really appreciate about...
When Anxiety Took Control: Donna Thistlethwaite on Surviving Suicide, Healing, and Hope
There are some conversations that stay with you long after they’re finished… and this is one of them. In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly brave Donna Thistlethwaite to explore a story that is as confronting as it is hopeful. Donna shares, with such honesty...
Breaking Generational Trauma, Addiction & Violence: Ron Isherwood’s Journey to Responsibility and Recovery
This episode is brought to you by Rumble Studios: a full service sound design and music composition team in Sydney & Melbourne. For more, head to RumbleStudios.tv and we thank them for their support of Stories of Hope. In this episode, I’m joined by Ron Isherwood...
Long-Term Sobriety, Leadership and Hope After Losing Everything with Justin Lippiatt
In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Justin Lippiatt to talk about what it means to hold onto hope when life has stripped everything back. Justin shares his journey through alcoholism, long-term sobriety, and the way recovery reshaped not just his...
The State of Mental Health Support in America: Andrew O’Grady on Trauma Support
In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I’m joined by Andrew O’Grady, CEO of Mental Health America of Dutchess County in New York, and I’m genuinely grateful for the chance to share this conversation with you. Andrew has spent more than two decades building a...
Podcast Producer Matthew Bliss on Finding Your Mission, Podfade, and Sustainable Podcasting
In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I’m joined by someone you usually hear through the podcast, not on it—my producer and editor, Matthew Bliss. Matt shares how he found his way into podcasting, what he’s learned from working with...
Fatherhood, Separation and how Stephen Hirst Created the Dads Community Group
In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, I’m joined by Stephen Hirst: founder of the Dads Community Group and a passionate advocate for men and fathers walking through trauma, loneliness, and relationship breakdown. Stephen shares, with so much honesty, what it...
Testimonials
“Stories of Hope is one of the best community events on the Sunshine Coast, it’s monthly gathering at The Sands Tavern Maroochydore is free and it brings the local community together in a safe environment where people get to share their stories of hope such as overcoming tragedy, family loss, addiction, mental illness, overcoming serious injury or sickness to name a few.
The host/creator of Stories of Hope Kerrie Atherton does an amazing job, do yourself a favour and come to the next event.”
I’m so glad I was introduced to Stories of Hope and last night was so inspirational to hear two different stories of resilience and hope. I’m sure everyone who attended went home with a message of hope and understanding that no matter how difficult life can get for us, there is always hope we can hang onto. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.
The message that “you are not alone” is a cry from Kerrie Atherton’s heart. By hearing the stories, one can feel secure in the knowledge that there are others out there who have overcome challenging circumstances. A marvellous divinely inspired imitative that ignites hope and courage to press on in life. Potentially life changing!”
“I first went to Stories of HOPE in March 2017 after coming through a serious illness. It was so good to feel a part of something so special – ordinary people sharing extraordinary life experiences & how they overcame the difficulties they faced. It is wonderful to see how the event has grown in the last year, the stories are inspiring & connect people on so many levels.
It truly shows what happens when someone finds their passion & purpose in life through their own suffering. Awesome 
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