Life Journey TV
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Life Journey TV is a podcast that helps people find inspiration, motivation and courage in their lives through listening to the lived experiences of others. Kelly interviews inspirational Australian's who generously share their truth and honesty in order to help others find their happiness.
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Are You Bogged Mate? - Mary O'Brien
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAs the founder of ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’, Mary O’Brien is a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. Are You Bogged Mate?, aims to boost awareness and start a conversation with the broader community about the rising issue of depression and suicide rates among men in rural areas. Through Mary’s advocacy, she is making it more acceptable for country men to talk about their challenges and most importantly to seek help when they need it. I learnt so much chatting to Mary. As a w...
Clarity Road - Julie Rainbow
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBJulie Rainbow had everything she had always wanted. A loving marriage, 2 gorgeous kids, a beautiful home, and an award-winning business. Sadly though, Julie was to find out the hard way, what she thought of as a loving marriage, was built on lies and deceit. Julie lost everything, but rather than dwell on her misfortune, she focused on what she loved most in this world, her kids. Julie turned her life around and along the way created Clarity Road, a platform assisting w...
Anna Daniels
September 04, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBAnna Daniels is a journalist, author and broadcaster from Rockhampton in Central Queensland. Anna famously botched an interview with Russel Crowe when she was fresh from Uni. True to Anna’s style and philosophy, she didn’t let it get her down, turning the disaster into a triumph when she won the ABC’s Comedy Segment of the Year. Anna has also written a best-selling novel, Girl In Between which was shortlisted for the Vogel Award.
Libby Moore - International Speaker and former Chief of Staff to Oprah Winfrey
August 21, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBToday's interview is one which I have been looking forward to since hearing Libby Moore speak last year and making an arrangement with her to 'catch up soon!' Well finally, and thank you to the Zoom platform, we caught up firstly last month, and again more recently to record this interview. Libby certainly has an incredible story. As a young person, Libby moved from her home state of Maryland to New York. Through a mutual friend's mother, Libby found herself working as assistant to t...
Will Wright- Childhood Leukemia- Relapses- 84 Surgeries
August 12, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWill Wright was just 3 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. By the time Will was 5, he had spent 3 Christmas' and 3 birthdays in hospital. In spite of this, with 4 relapses and 84 surgeries behind him, Will remains optimistic and excited about his future. In Year 12, Will's class was asked to write an essay on how their lives had been affected by movies they had watched. Will wrote 'Hakuna Matata'. Will's Dad tells me how much this essay means to all who read it when they have ...
Juliette Wright- GIVIT- Donating in Australia
July 29, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBFrom a simple gesture of kindness, Juliette Wright began her charity GIVIT in 2009 and since then has donated over 2 million items to those in need. GIVIT's unique concept quickly captured the attention of the Government. When Queensland flooded in 2011, Premier Anna Bligh turned to Juliette for help. Givit became the state government's official website for managing donations during disasters. They are now recognised as the National Disaster and Emergency Partner. During the devastatin...
Ben Dobbin- "Dobbo"
July 24, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week's podcast is an oldie, but a goodie. I sit down and interview Ben Dobbin, Dobbo (as everyone knows him). Ben has led such an interesting life. From growing up in the middle of Sydney, to working in the Northern Territory on a remote cattle property, he is now a well known media personality. Dobbo even shares a bit of life advice with me. I hope you enjoy this interview.
Jules Galloway- A Story Of Adoption, Abuse & Public Housing to a now Byron Bay Naturopath
July 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBJules Galloway had a troubled childhood. Her adopted parents kept her locked away in their home, only allowing her to go to school with all hell breaking loose if she was just minutes late home in the afternoon. By the time Jules was 16, being homeless seemed a better option than staying where she was. Despite everything, Jules has managed to put her dreadful childhood behind her to become a compassionate and successful person. Jules helps her clients live health...
Jules Galloway- A Story Of Adoption, Abuse & Public Housing to a now Byron Bay Naturopath
July 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBJules Galloway had a troubled childhood. Her adopted parents kept her locked away in their home, only allowing her to go to school with all hell breaking loose if she was just minutes late home in the afternoon. By the time Jules was 16, being homeless seemed a better option than staying where she was. Despite everything, Jules has managed to put her dreadful childhood behind her to become a compassionate and successful person. Jules helps her clients live health...
Steven Bradbury- Getting the Gold!
July 08, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBI was fortunate enough to catch up with the incredible Steven Bradbury last year. To take his gold medal victory in Salt Lake City in 2002 at face value, would be to seriously underrate the enormous effort he put into his career in the years leading up to that spectacular moment.
Steven Bradbury- The Last Man Standing!
July 08, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBI was fortunate enough to catch up with the incredible Steven Bradbury last year. To take his gold medal victory in Salt Lake City in 2002 at face value, would be to seriously underrate the enormous effort he put into his career in the years leading up to that spectacular moment.
Julie Cross- Hope & Empowerment
July 03, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJulie Cross is a passionate speaker and brings a strong message of hope and empowerment to all who hear her speak. Julie's own life hasn't been easy. She lost her husband when their two boys were little and their youngest child has lived his 19 years with autism. Julie fills her life with so much positivity and humour, its difficult not to feel happier in her company. I hope you enjoy our interview!
Kyle Andrews- Coming Out In A Country Town
June 27, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThe battle began every morning for Kyle Andrews when he climbed out of bed. Kyle always knew he was gay, but it wasn’t until he was 13 and his parents found out, that things became really difficult for him. Thrown out of home and ostracised by his peers, things couldn’t have been worse for a young gay person growing up in a small rural community. Somehow though, Kyle found the courage to stand up and be true to himself. He did so with humility, kindness, and hope. I have ...
Col Mackereth- Defying the Odds
June 13, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB"It's hard to imagine how you would react if you were tragically struck down in your youth. Why would you? It's not like that is ever going to happen." So reads the first paragraph in Col Mackereth's memoir, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. A book I had difficulty putting down. Col's story is one of overcoming unimaginable odds and doing so with courage, humility, and love. He does not just live a good life but has found deep peace and understanding within himself. I had goosebumps spe...
Shanna Whan- Sober In the Country
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBShanna Whan's raw, brutal honesty about her alcoholism, is testament to the courage and strong desire she has to help others suffering from addiction in our country. Shanna explains Sober in the Country below in her own words. I hope you enjoy Shanna's story. Sober in the Country (SITC) is a national charity with a focus on positively impacting and shifting the bush alcohol culture through grassroots conversations among mates that it's “OK2SAYNO” to a drink. Charity founder and CEO Shanna W...
Sarah Foster- Struggle, Sacrifice & Triumph.
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB"Run Forrest Run". That is the most memorable line for me from Forrest Gump (apart from 'Life is like a box of chocolates'). Forrest is sitting on a park bench as an adult telling a very bored woman - 'You wouldn't believe me if I told you I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was going somewhere I was running'. Why am I telling you this? Well it reminds me so much of Sarah Foster. Not that Sarah has ever been in callipers and is actually a very smart woman - unlike Forrest...
Sarah Foster- Struggle, Sacrifice & Triumph.
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB"Run Forrest Run". That is the most memorable line for me from Forrest Gump (apart from 'Life is like a box of chocolates'). Forrest is sitting on a park bench as an adult telling a very bored woman - 'You wouldn't believe me if I told you I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was going somewhere I was running'. Why am I telling you this? Well it reminds me so much of Sarah Foster. Not that Sarah has ever been in callipers and is actually a very smart woman - unlike Forrest...
David Hanlon- The Right Mind
June 03, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDuring my interview with David Hanlon from The Right Mind, I was reminded how important our own personal growth is to live happy, contented lives.
Kate Everett- Do It For Dolly (Ep.2/2)
May 31, 2020 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MBThis interview was recorded after the second annual Dolly's Day. The Everett family experienced the unimaginable in 2018 when their youngest daughter Dolly took her own life following an extended period of bullying and cyber-bullying. Tick, Kate, and Meg work tirelessly to prevent other families from experiencing the same thing. When I last sat down with Kate Everett in February last year, the family had just arrived home after winning Australia’s Local Hero Award in Canberra for their...
Joy Leach- Domestic Violence
May 31, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBHannah Baxter and her children’s passing has affected all of us deeply. That something so terrible can happen in our beautiful country, in our quiet suburban streets is something that I’m sure we are all having trouble coming to terms with. What though, of those who have walked before Hannah, in similar circumstances, but have survived the horror? Joy Leach (not her real name), is one such woman. Joy sat with me towards the end of last year to tell her courageous story of domestic violenc...
Kate Everett - Do It For Dolly (Ep.1/2)
May 31, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MB*Interview May 2019* In this episode we speak with Kate who, along with her husband Tick, are the driving force behind Dolly's Dream. Kate is a truly remarkable woman who has turned a mother’s loss into a positive movement for change. Dolly’s Dream was instigated to honour their daughter Dolly and to continue a nationwide conversation about the devastating effects of bullying. Dolly’s legacy, through her parents and sister Meg, is to create a happier life for our children. By educatin...
Joy Leach- Domestic Violence
May 31, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBHannah Baxter and her children’s passing has affected all of us deeply. That something so terrible can happen in our beautiful country, in our quiet suburban streets is something that I’m sure we are all having trouble coming to terms with. What though, of those who have walked before Hannah, in similar circumstances, but have survived the horror? Joy Leach (not her real name), is one such woman. Joy sat with me towards the end of last year to tell her courageous story of domestic violenc...
Anthony Hart- Mental Health/ Suicide Awareness
May 31, 2020 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBWhat makes a person so desperate in this life they no longer want to be here? What happens if that person survives an attempt on their life? Is it possible for them to recover and have a full, happy and positive future? I recently caught up with Anthony Hart who has the answers to these questions and more. Anthony's story is one of hope and courage, dignity and strength and of course love. I hope you enjoy listening to Anthony. If you're struggling, reach out before its too late.
Life Journey TV- Demi Bettini
May 20, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBDemi Bettini is the most inspirational young women I know. As a 13 year old, Demi was told she had just months to live following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Demi is now 19 and lives her life in such joy that you can’t help but be infected by her zest for life. If we could all live with Demi’s attitude, the world would indeed be a wonderful place! Demi you are a rock star!