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BackChatBackChat with Danielle LaidleyDanielle Laidley jumps on the pod to chat about her playing and coaching career, growing up different, and the strength it took to share her story with the world.BackChat is powered by our partners, Paywise, for the 2025 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-081h 28
7News Just InDanielle Laidley's brain tumour shockFormer AFL player and coach Danielle Laidley has revealed she has been diagnosed with a very rare brain tumour. The 58-year-old is now set to undergo surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0101 min
The BriefingMother arrested after 3 children stabbed + superfund rortsAfternoon headlines: Mother of attempted triple murder suicide arrested, Danielle Laidley battling rare brain tumour and cast of The White Lotus in Australia Deep dive: A damning report into some of our top super funds has found poor service and delayed payouts are now the norm. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Kirby Rappell, Executive Director of Super Rating to explain why you need to get on top of your super now and the top tips to get the best deal. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instag...2025-03-3112 min
The ImperfectsDanielle Laidley PART 2 - Her Public OutingThis is PART TWO of our chat with footballer, coach and uniter of people, Danielle Laidley. We HIGHLY recommend you go back and listen to part one if you haven’t heard it (linked below). In this episode, Danielle recounts how it felt to be publicly outed, her own voice removed as the media crafted their own narrative about her identity. A story of courage, resilience and love, Danielle vulnerably shares with Hugh, Ryan and Josh how she united her two worlds, and found the strength to live authentically for herself, and become a role mo...2025-03-3047 minThe ImperfectsDanielle Laidley PART 1 - Her Private StruggleDanielle May Laidley was known by a different name for the first 53 years of her life. We are so proud that this episode is a contributing factor to her reclaiming her narrative as a transgender woman. An extremely talented AFL footballer, Danielle would go on to become a highly respected coach, always keeping within arm’s reach the version of herself which felt most authentic. Danielle’s story, in its entirety, is so incredibly important that we had to split it over two big and special episodes. In this first part, we are intr...2025-03-301h 04
The Experts powered by Media StableDanielle LaidleyDanielle Laidley is no stranger to the media. As a player in the West Coast Eagles' inaugural team and then after being traded to North Melbourne Football Club, Dani experienced two very different levels of media interest in AFL players. Then as coach of North Melbourne, Dani experienced some of the toughest scrutiny from sports media and fans. And in 2020, she experienced the voracity of the media when Victoria Police leaked images of Dani to the media and revealed to the public that Dani was undergoing a gender transition, having suffered gender dysphoria throughout her life. The coverage was frenzied...2025-02-0649 min
DubyaTop 10 Eagles and Dockers AFLW players REVEALEDJackson Barrett and Rosie Deegan reveal the top 10 AFLW players from the WA based clubs for 2024 based on Danielle Laidley's weekly ratings in The West Australian. Let us know your top 10 - email dubya@wanews.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-0454 min
Life UncutLife as a Trans Woman and an AFL Football Legend - Uncut with Danielle LaidleyBefore being known as Danielle Laidley, she was a hugely successful AFL player and played 151 games for West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne football clubs, and winning premierships and going onto be the youngest senior coach ever at 36, coaching North Melbourne for 149 games across seven seasons from 2003 to 2009. For decades, Danielle kept her gender to herself and threw herself into sporting success and became a workaholic. Eventually the pain of keeping this secret led to some dark coping mechanisms like substance abuse. In May, 2020, a police officer took a photo of Danielle in an interview ro...2024-09-1744 min
Afternoons with Stacey LeeAfternoons with Stacey Lee - 18 June 2024David Speirs, Stephen Mullighan, Danielle Laidley, Milton Vadoulis, Helen Stallman, Alex Crawford, Jess Mills and your calls. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-181h 30Afternoons with Stacey LeeFormer AFL footballer and coach Danielle Laidley ahead of the release of Insight on SBSListen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-1810 min
The Braveyard PodcastEpisode 5 - Danielle Laidley (Touchdowns and Transitions)Introduction:Host: Courtnei LeeGuest: Danielle Laidley, former AFL coach and transgender advocateKey Points Discussed:Family Dynamics and Public Transition:Danielle's unique case where her adult children learned about her transition publicly.The challenges faced by transgender individuals and their families.Importance of education, guidance, and support during the transition process.Rebuilding Relationships:The need for patience and understanding in rebuilding relationships with family members.Danielle's perspective on the time it takes for acceptance, both for herself and her children.Partner's Support:Donna, Danielle's partner, expressing love and acceptance.How...2024-03-0245 minThe Braveyard PodcastEpisode 4 - Lucas Silveira (Rock, Rolls, Societal Tolls.)**Introduction:**- Host: Courtnei Lee- Guest: Lucas Silveira**Episode Highlights:**1. **Introduction to Lucas Silveira:** - Lucas Silveira is a musician and trans activist. - He shares his journey, including experiences with gender identity and music.2. **Navigating the Music Industry:** - Lucas talks about his experiences in the music industry. - Mentions the pressure to conform to certain genres and expectations.3. **Authenticity in Artistry:**...2024-02-241h 08
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The Sporting RecordSummer series no.1: incl. Danielle Laidley book ReviewOn today's special one hour show:We review Danielle Laidley's book 'Don't Look Away'Sport Trivia3 Things you may not know about Nathan LyonMore on the Usman Khawaja storyWe also review the TV documentary 'Gods of Tennis'Song: 'Feeling kinda sporty' by Dave Graney & the Coral Snakes2023-12-2100 min
Empowering LeadersSuccess Leaves Clues: Self LeadershipIn this episode, you'll hear from some of the most extraordinary minds on what self-leadership means to them, and how they execute it in their daily lives. Click below for the full episodes featuring: Danielle Laidley Tim Jarvis Fleur McIntyre Nick Stone Sandy Brondello Liz Ellis Jason Kimberley Larry Kestelman Kemi Nekvapil At Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of what great leadership looks like, and we’ll cover them all over the next 7 episodes. We've started with self-leadership because we know it's difficult to lead well unless you can lead yourself well. Learn. Lead...2023-12-1921 min
Inside The Cube w/XCubed420Danielle Laidley Made the Top 100 Hottest Women for Maxim in AustraliaDanielle Laidley Made the Top 100 Hottest Women for Maxim in Australia. A man has been declared as one of the 100 hottest women according to Maxim in AustraliaIf you would like to support the channel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/xcubed420Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XCubed420TikTok: XCubed420Instagram: XCubed420Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubed420Showtime with the Cube on all Podcast PlatformsInside the Cube Podcast on all podcast platformsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-cube-w-xcubed420...2023-11-2411 min
Empowering LeadersDanielle Laidley: Harnessing the power of self-leadership to change livesIn May 2020, at the end of a crystal meth-fuelled bender, Dani Laidley was arrested. In conversation with Luke Darcy she tells us exactly how that arrest came about, as we shine a light on the self-leadership Dani taps into at each twist and turn. While in custody that night, Victoria police officers took and distributed photos of her with makeup streaming down her face. The invasive photos made front page news, publicly revealing Dani to the world for the first time. Prior to that moment, we had all known Dean Laidley, the champion premiership-winning footballer...2023-11-071h 00
The Howie GamesMonday Motivator with Danielle Laidley, Matt Keenan, Dylan Buckley and Daniel KowalskiGet pumped up today and always with a snippet of gold from the Howie Games library! It's all a part of our Monday Motivators, showcasing some of the best stuff from along the journey to help fire you up this week. It's short, sharp and uplifting content for you. Hear from Danielle Laidley from Episode 194, Matt Keenan from Episode 186, Dyl Buckley from Episode 178 and Daniel Kowalski from Episode 125. Enjoy these words of wisdom and most of all, enjoy your week! Peace ------------- Follow the Howie Games on...2023-10-2204 min
LGBTI ConversationsDanielle Laidley Amazing AFL Career & Personal Life Were Never What They Seemed On The Surface. Danielle Laidley is the most prominent transgender person in Australia AKA Dean Laidley who played 151 games for West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne football clubs, winning an AFL premiership with the Kangaroos in 1996. She became one of the youngest senior coaches ever at 36, coaching North Melbourne for 149 games across seven seasons. Her amazing career and personal life were never what they seemed on the surface. Danielle faced a private and lifelong battle with gender dysphoria and that constant struggle with her identity had led to legal troubles and addiction issues. Her transition was publicly exposed wit...2023-10-2233 min
The PickUpMINI! Danielle May Laidley joins the Pickup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2813 min
BreakfastersPasta, Gatecrashing and PoliticsFormer AFL star and transgender advocate Dani Laidley talks about her new documentary Revealed: Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes; scientist Chris Krishna-Pillay gives us the low-down on the satirical Ig Nobel Prize; Nat has tested out the etiquette the 'pop in'; author and pasta lover Jaclyn Crupi chats about her new book Pasta Love; the team discuss if gatecrashing is ever appropriate; and senior lecturer in politics at Swinburne, Dr. Damon Alexander, discusses Dan Andrews' retirement. With presenters Mon Sebire and Nat Harris, and guest presenters Sam Elkin, Flick Ford and Dylan Bird Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/ex...2023-09-281h 09
Really Interesting WomenDanielle LaidleyReally Interesting Women Podcast Ep. 111 Danielle LaidleyDanielle Laidley had an illustrious career as an AFL player and in 1996 won a premiership with the North Melbourne Football Club. She subsequently became one of the youngest head coaches in the league’s history at the age of 36 and was then inducted into the club’s hall of fame. But her amazing career and life were never what they seemed on the surface. Danielle faced a private and lifelong battle with gender dysphoria and that constant struggle with her identity led eventually to legal troubles and addict...2023-09-2744 min
The Howie Games194: Danielle Laidley (Part A)A woman with a truly incredible story. She is an AFL Premiership Player and a former AFL coach and has a passion for all things sport, but arguably her biggest achievements have come out of the sporting sphere. From growing up with gender dysphoria, her transition, addiction, drug use, time in jail, depression and mental health difficulties, Dani Laidley has walked a difficult path. Today - and rightfully so - she is proud of the person she is. Her story is deep, inspiring and involves a powerful lesson of acceptance. Please, give...2023-09-2752 min
The Howie Games194: Danielle Laidley (Part B)A woman with a truly incredible story. She is an AFL Premiership Player and a former AFL coach and has a passion for all things sport, but arguably her biggest achievements have come out of the sporting sphere. From growing up with gender dysphoria, her transition, addiction, drug use, time in jail, depression and mental health difficulties, Dani Laidley has walked a difficult path. Today - and rightfully so - she is proud of the person she is. Her story is deep, inspiring and involves a powerful lesson of acceptance. Please, give...2023-09-2740 min
The Howie Games194: Danielle Laidley (Player Profile)It's as fun as Player Profiles come. Old school joy. From the NFL, good Aussie rock and a mutual love for Johnny Cash. Plus, the best player Dani Laidley has ever played with and the best player she has ever coached. And if you enjoy this, make sure you listen to the full episode next week where Dani goes into her full story in unbelievable detail. From North Melbourne Premiership Player, to coach, to addiction, depression, incarceration and finding and revealing her true self. The brand new Stan Original Documentary 'Revealed - Danielle Lai...2023-09-2612 min
The Truth Hurts Podcast with Wayne CareySeason 1 - EP #35 - How to handle big game pressure, who needs to stand up in the GF and Duck the FarmerSeason 1 - EP #35 - How to handle big game pressure, who needs to stand up in the GF and Duck the Farmer.Join Wayne Carey and Ayrton Woolley as they jump into episode 35 of the show.Hear Wayne & Ayrton preview the GF, Brownlow and who will take home the Norm Smith.Ayrton and Wayne also discuss Friday night's umpiring howlers, Duck's weekend away as a Farmer and much more.Chapter markers:0:00 - 8:08 - Duck’s weekend away in Port Fairy, visiting the dog he gave away!...2023-09-2554 min
The Entertainment Hotline with Anita AnabelStan's Revealed: Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes - Danielle LaidleyStan Original Documentary Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes will see AFL Hall of Famer and transgender woman, Danielle Laidley, share her powerful story.Laidley, who played for the West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne football clubs, was diagnosed with gender dysphoria in her 40s, however; before she could announce the news and subsequent transition to the world (and her family), in 2020, she arrested and charged with stalking a former partner. Along with a drug possession charge, she was taken to a police station to have her mug shot taken. While in custody, senior police officers then shared images...2023-09-1831 min
Conversations with CornesyConversations with Cornesy - Danielle LaidleyFormer AFL player and coach Danielle Laidley joins Graham Cornes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-1141 min
From The NewsroomNurse Sentenced To Life For Killing Newborns 22/08/23The British nurse who murdered 7 newborn babies and tried to kill 6 others has been jailed for life, a 21 year old man has been charged after AFL star Jack Ziebel was assaulted over the weekend, Peter Dutton has admitted that he probably experienced PTSD as a result of his time working as a policeman, Former AFL star Bob Murphy has encouraged gay footballers to come out of the closet, the first trailer has been released for a documentary about former AFL coach Danielle Laidley, Guy Pearce has sold his house in the Melbourne suburb of Middle Park 2023-08-2102 min
Here If You NeedForced Retirement & The Double Standard In SportDanielle Laidley thought footy would kill her, instead, after she transitioned, the AFL welcomed her back with open arms. As a former player, senior coach and premiership winner, Danielle shared with us her unique perspective on the AFL, the community that has embraced her, and what it took to become her true self in an environment that she wasn’t sure was ready to accept her. Plus we celebrate the Matilda’s huge venue change in the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup, and cyclist Chloe Hosking’s potential forced retirement. We also take a look aro...2023-02-0132 min
The Herald Sun - News FeedWitness To Daniel Andrews Car Crash Details Traumatic Moment 04/11/2022A WITNESS to the Daniel Andrews family car crash has detailed the traumatic moments in the aftermath of the accident.PAYMENTS of $40,000 to attract bright professionals to the classroom and 10,000 new highly paid head teacher positions are part of a new federal push to address critical school staff shortages.FOOTY great Danielle Laidley is suing the State of Victoria alleging police officers circulated photos of her at the Geelong Racecourse, treating her like a “ridiculous spectacle” for identifying as a woman.ORGANISED crime syndicates have targeted hundreds of Victorian teenagers in what police descr...2022-11-0303 min
Jase & LaurenMINI - Danielle Laidley!AFL Superstar Danielle Laidley has written a new tell all book about her transition. We got the opportunity to chat with her on R U OK for an exclusive behind the scenes conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-0810 min
Tell Me What To ReadWhat To Read in... September 2022!Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in September 2022! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3dRT2wD The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman | https://bit.ly/3AoznMk Fairy Tale by Stephen King | https://bit.ly/3wxiLkr The 156-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton | https://bit.ly/3dNZDIl Amari and the Great G...2022-09-0232 min
Let the Story Come Alive in Your Ears With Full AudiobookDon't Look Away Audiobook by Danielle LaidleyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 613412
Title: Don't Look Away
Author: Danielle Laidley
Narrator: Rebecca Macauley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:46:46
Language: English
Release date: 08-30-22
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Sports & Recreation, Biography & Memoir, Football, General
Summary:
'It's an inspiring, disarming, and deeply moving book, and it deserves to be widely read.' Craig Silvey
Now a Stan Original Documentary.
Fearless. Tough. Uncompromising.
This was the persona of former elite footballer and senior AFL coach Danielle Laidley.
Fearful. Vulnerable. Uncertain.
This is how Danielle felt for most of her life.
For the best part of five...2022-08-319h 46
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDon't Look Away by Danielle LaidleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613411 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Don't Look Away Author: Danielle Laidley Narrator: Rebecca Macauley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 46 minutes Release date: August 30, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 'It's an inspiring, disarming, and deeply moving book, and it deserves to be widely read.' Craig Silvey Now a Stan Original Documentary. Fearless. Tough. Uncompromising. This was the persona of former elite footballer and senior AFL coach Danielle Laidley. Fearful. Vulnerable. Uncertain. This is how Danielle felt for most of her life. For the best part of five decades, within a hyper-masculine sporting environment, Danielle...2022-08-3005 min
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDon't Look Away by Danielle LaidleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613411to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Don't Look Away
Author: Danielle Laidley
Narrator: Rebecca Macauley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 46 minutes
Release date: August 30, 2022
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
'It's an inspiring, disarming, and deeply moving book, and it deserves to be widely read.' Craig Silvey Now a Stan Original Documentary. Fearless. Tough. Uncompromising. This was the persona of former elite footballer and senior AFL coach Danielle Laidley. Fearful. Vulnerable. Uncertain. This is how Danielle felt for most of her life. For the best part of five decades, within a hyper-masculine sporting environment, Danielle Laidley...2022-08-309h 46Let the Story Come Alive in Your Ears With Full AudiobookDon't Look Away Audiobook by Danielle LaidleyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 613411
Title: Don't Look Away
Author: Danielle Laidley
Narrator: Rebecca Macauley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:46:46
Language: English
Release date: 08-30-22
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Sports & Recreation, Biography & Memoir, Football, General
Summary:
'It's an inspiring, disarming, and deeply moving book, and it deserves to be widely read.' Craig Silvey
Now a Stan Original Documentary.
Fearless. Tough. Uncompromising.
This was the persona of former elite footballer and senior AFL coach Danielle Laidley.
Fearful. Vulnerable. Uncertain.
This is how Danielle felt for most of her life.
For the best part of five...2022-08-309h 46
Beyond the BottomlineCanada – Women Entrepreneurs Around the World with ‘The Girls on the Road’Canada is Fernanda and Taci’s visit today – hearing about the inspiration and creativity of some of their women entrepreneurs and the vision on entrepreneurship there.
Join us today hearing from ‘The Girls on the Road’ in their quest to support women entrepreneurs around the world. Fernanda and Taciana are visiting 24 countries interviewing women and researching the conditions, business ecosystems, challenges and advantages that exist in each country.
They also have a book and a documentary about their trip and discoveries already out.
The Girls on the Road interviewed these dynamic...2019-11-2712 min