Challenges That Change Us
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 185
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
24 {Catherine Stephen} Receiving a cancer diagnosis you are too young for
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer, and endometriosis
This episode’s guest is an incredibly strong woman who has battled through a lot.
Catherine Stephen was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer a…
23 {Cheryl Wilson) When your adopted mother shows a strong dislike for you
Trigger warning: this episode discusses family dysfunction.
This weeks episode brings a story from someone who has truly lived a life.
From leaving home in her teens to join the military, working in a …
22 {Jess Lawton} When no one notices you have anxiety
While we have talked about mental health throughout this podcast, in this weeks’ episode we will be specifically discussing anxiety.
Our guest for the episode is my incredibly dear friend Jess Lawton
S…
21 {Andrea Bishop} Starting running and the challenges you’ll experience
This week’s episode is going to be a bit of a change of pace.
As we approach spring, many of us will be starting to think about getting moving and getting fit and often that means we might decide to g…
20 {Virginia Tapscott} The many impacts of sexual abuse
**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next…
Bonus: Words Of Wisdom from past episodes
As we get through this week we thought we'd give you something a little extra. We're approaching episode 20, which means we have 19 episodes of wisdom and advice and if you haven't managed to check a…
19 {James & Kristy Thomas} The seasons of grief
In today’s episode we will be talking about grief and loss with two people who have made it their personal goal to help others through the grieving process.
Both Kristy and James Thomas lost family me…
18 {Prudie Woods} Being short stature in average height world
In today’s episode we will be talking to my good friend Prudie Woods, whose incredibly strong daughter Rosie went to school with my own daughter.
As a part of her story Prudie will be sharing how ever…
17 {Jessica Quigley} The ongoing effects of childhood trauma
**Trigger Warning** today’s episode discusses addiction, abuse, depression and suicide.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we …
16 {Kamahl Simon} From bullied to business coach
In today’s episode we will be talking to a truly influential man who I have known for a very long time.
Kamahl Simon is a business coach who coaches businesses across 5 continents and who comes from a…
15 {Dr Rachel Horton) Being a woman in the military and sport
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In today’s episode we will be talking to my the incredible Dr Rachel Horton, a woman with an absolutely amazing story.
From science, to rugby to Iraq with the military …
14 {Dane O'Connor} Living with an incurable cancer
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of anxiety, depression and suicide.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we w…
13 {Mia Madafferi} Narcissists, High Conflict Personalities and Coercive Control
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of coercive control and domestic abuse.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and …
12 {Matty Hourigan} Losing a loved one to suicide
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we w…
11 {Michael Crossland} Truly living despite the odds
In today’s episode we will be hearing from the incredible Michael Crossland, a businessman, elite sportsman and motivational speaker.
After overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, Michael has gone o…
10 {Chelsea Pottenger} Perinatal, meditation and self care
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of perinatal depression, anxiety and suicide.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episod…
9 {Ana-Maria Georgieva} Unshakeable Confidence and Making Change
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we w…
7 {Elizabeth McNeil} The medical waiting game
In today’s episode we will be talking about the waiting game that comes with medical issues and just how much stress that can cause.
This episode’s guest is Elizabeth McNeil, a good friend of mine and…
6 {Dylan Lewis} Moving through dark thoughts and dark times
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.
This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we w…
5 {Grace Hamilton} Handling personal and professional loss
In episode 5 of Challenges That Change Us we will be speaking with the incredible Grace Hamilton. Grace is an Australian Rugby union player and Captain of the Australian Women's team the Wallaroos cu…