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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Jennifer Heng: Safe Place Singapore, domestic violence, faith & hope

by | November 3, 2025 | Counselling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, lived experience, Podcasts, sexual abuse, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

The story of Jennifer Heng Safe Place Singapore abortion recovery domestic violence faith hope is a moving reminder that no matter how deep the shame or how dark the past, redemption and healing are possible. Jennifer’s journey from secrecy and trauma to purpose and...
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Steve Hodgson’s Burnout, Anxiety and Depression Recovery

by | October 20, 2025 | Depression, Mental Health, Podcasts, Stories of Hope, Thoughts, vulnerability | 0 Comments

The story of Steve Hodgson burnout recovery mental health first aid coach is a powerful reminder that even when life feels impossible, healing and renewal are possible. Once a top real estate agent, husband, and father of five, Steve’s success masked a hidden struggle...
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Leeson Timms: Loneliness. Toxic Masculinity and Mens Mental Health

by | October 6, 2025 | Counselling, Mental Health, Podcasts, Stories of Hope, Teenagers, Thoughts | 0 Comments

The story of Leeson Timms toxic masculinity loneliness young men mental health Man Cave hope is a powerful reminder of why connection and compassion matter. At just 22, Leeson has already faced the deep struggles of isolation, harmful online influence, and despair....
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Tim Smith on Surviving Prison and Rebuilding His Life

by | September 22, 2025 | Counselling, Family, Mental Health, Podcasts, Stories of Hope | 0 Comments

The Story of Tim Smith: Resilience, Survival, and HopeThe story of Tim Smith resilience prison survival suicide loss recovery hope is a powerful reminder that even the deepest wounds can be transformed into strength. From a small-town boy in Queensland to life...
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