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Engaging Conversations | Inspiring Dialogue, Empowering Communities#24 - Words That Wound: How Everyday Language Shapes Gender Respect with Rachael NatoliSend us a textWhat we say reveals who we are—especially when we think no one's listening.Rachael Natoli, founder of Lokahi Foundation, brings raw honesty and practical wisdom to our conversation about the language that shapes attitudes toward women and ultimately fuels violence. As a mother raising twin boys and leading a foundation supporting abuse survivors, Rachel occupies a unique position at the intersection of personal experience and professional advocacy.We explore how casual phrases like "boys will be boys" create the foundation for disrespect that can escalate to abuse. Rachael sh...2025-03-2836 min
Lucky Last: Empowering Dreams, One Story at a Time.From Survivor to Advocate, the Empowering journey of Rachael NatoliOn episode 1 of season 2 of Lucky Last, I'm joined by a truly remarkable woman, Rachael, founder of the Lokahi Foundation. Rachael isn’t just a passionate advocate for women and children who’ve survived domestic violence—she’s walked that path herself. As a survivor, she understands the pain, the fear, and the courage it takes to start over.In this episode, Rachael shares her deeply personal story of survival and how she turned her experience into a mission to help others rebuild their lives. Whether you’ve been touched by this issue or y want to...2024-10-0927 min
#FeministFridaysARVOS - #FeministFridays with Sarah Liberty - Friday 31.01.20Our guest this week on #FeministFridays is Rachael Natoli.
The Lokahi Foundation was formed in 2016 by Rachael Natoli after leaving a long-term abusive relationship in which she was subjected to physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse.
After finally finding the strength to leave, she and her then 2-year old twins had 5 different "homes" in 7 weeks, before they finally resettled into a new safe and happy life. It wasn't an easy road, and Rachael couldn't have got through the stress and difficulty of leaving without the encouragement and understanding of her caseworker, who went above and beyond in the level of...2020-01-3140 min
Energy Groove Catch UpARVOS - #FeministFridays with Sarah Liberty - Friday 31.01.20Our guest this week on #FeministFridays is Rachael Natoli.
The Lokahi Foundation was formed in 2016 by Rachael Natoli after leaving a long-term abusive relationship in which she was subjected to physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse.
After finally finding the strength to leave, she and her then 2-year old twins had 5 different "homes" in 7 weeks, before they finally resettled into a new safe and happy life. It wasn't an easy road, and Rachael couldn't have got through the stress and difficulty of leaving without the encouragement and understanding of her caseworker, who went above and beyond in the level of...2020-01-3140 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 052 - Coping with emotional abuse, and how to handle relationship break-up doubt, with Brigitte ZontaIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Brigitte Zonta. Brigitte is a practicing psychologist and Life & Love Coach plus a worldwide leader in the field of Women’s Empowerment and Relationship Coaching. Brigitte helps women achieve a life full of success by accessing their true feminine power by letting go of their limiting beliefs and fears. She is most passionate about empowering women to step into their authentic self and find true love. Her mission is to educate both men and women on what healthy relationships are meant to loo...2017-08-081h 06
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 052 - Coping with emotional abuse, and how to handle relationship break-up doubt, with Brigitte ZontaIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Brigitte Zonta. Brigitte is a practicing psychologist and Life & Love Coach plus a worldwide leader in the field of Women’s Empowerment and Relationship Coaching. Brigitte helps women achieve a life full of success by accessing their true feminine power by letting go of their limiting beliefs and fears. She is most passionate about empowering women to step into their authentic self and find true love. Her mission is to educate both men and women on what healthy relationships are meant to loo...2017-08-081h 06
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 051 - Becoming a single mum twice, with Angela McMillanIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Angela McMillan. Angela shares her story of becoming a single mum twice when both times the fathers of her babies and the men she was in a relationship with at the time, left when she was pregnant. We discuss how she adjusted to becoming a single mum the first time around versus the second time around, how Feldenkreis helped her to overcome postnatal depression both times around, the option of keeping the father off a birth certificate, challenges and benefits to becoming a...2017-08-0142 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 051 - Becoming a single mum twice, with Angela McMillanIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Angela McMillan. Angela shares her story of becoming a single mum twice when both times the fathers of her babies and the men she was in a relationship with at the time, left when she was pregnant. We discuss how she adjusted to becoming a single mum the first time around versus the second time around, how Feldenkreis helped her to overcome postnatal depression both times around, the option of keeping the father off a birth certificate, challenges and benefits to becoming a...2017-08-0142 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 050 - Removing yourself from an emotionally unhealthy relationship, with Lyndsey BrambleIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum, and Founder of Mumma's Little Helpers, Lyndsey Bramble. Lyndsey is the mother of two boys and became a single mum in 2014. In this episode Lyndsey talks about her relationship with the father of her sons, and how she removed herself from an emotionally unhealthy relationship. She also talks about how starting Mumma's Little Helpers helped her move on with her life, challenges she faced and positive things about becoming a single mum. Links mentioned in Podcast: Mumma's Little Helpers C...2017-07-251h 13
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 050 - Removing yourself from an emotionally unhealthy relationship, with Lyndsey BrambleIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum, and Founder of Mumma's Little Helpers, Lyndsey Bramble. Lyndsey is the mother of two boys and became a single mum in 2014. In this episode Lyndsey talks about her relationship with the father of her sons, and how she removed herself from an emotionally unhealthy relationship. She also talks about how starting Mumma's Little Helpers helped her move on with her life, challenges she faced and positive things about becoming a single mum. Links mentioned in Podcast: Mumma's Little Helpers C...2017-07-251h 13
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 049 - Raising a child as a single mum with no involvement from the child's father, with Leanne MulcahyIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Leanne Mulcahy. Leanne found herself unexpectedly pregnant at 18 and when her relationship didn’t work out, she became a single mum when her daughter was 6 months old. She has since created an amazing life for herself. She is an award-winning designer and Founder of Stand Out Women, which is a global community for women who are ready to live life on their own terms. She’s also a speaker and an author. Her first book Notes to Self was released in 2015 and was a hit...2017-07-1842 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 049 - Raising a child as a single mum with no involvement from the child's father, with Leanne MulcahyIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Leanne Mulcahy. Leanne found herself unexpectedly pregnant at 18 and when her relationship didn’t work out, she became a single mum when her daughter was 6 months old. She has since created an amazing life for herself. She is an award-winning designer and Founder of Stand Out Women, which is a global community for women who are ready to live life on their own terms. She’s also a speaker and an author. Her first book Notes to Self was released in 2015 and was a hit...2017-07-1842 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 048 - Deciding between having an abortion and being a single mother, with Alyce HaackHaving to choose between having an abortion and being a single mother is one of the toughest crossroads anyone can encounter. In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Alyce Haack and Julia talk about exactly that. Alyce went from working in resorts and living an idyllic lifestyle, to pregnant with a partner who no longer wanted to have a baby. In addition to sharing her story, Alyce also talks about being a single mum without a strong support network, the stigma of being a single mum, and how she balances being a single mum an...2017-07-1141 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 048 - Deciding between having an abortion and being a single mother, with Alyce HaackHaving to choose between having an abortion and being a single mother is one of the toughest crossroads anyone can encounter. In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Alyce Haack and Julia talk about exactly that. Alyce went from working in resorts and living an idyllic lifestyle, to pregnant with a partner who no longer wanted to have a baby. In addition to sharing her story, Alyce also talks about being a single mum without a strong support network, the stigma of being a single mum, and how she balances being a single mum an...2017-07-1141 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 047 - Julia's experience with being ghostedIn this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about her last relationship and her experience of being ghosted. If you haven't heard of "ghosting", it's the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. According to research a whooping 50 percent of men and women have experienced it and an almost equal number have done the ghosting. Links mentioned in the podcast: If you reside in Sydney, run the City2Surf with Team Single Mother Survival Guide and raise money for the Lokahi Fou...2017-07-0442 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 047 - Julia's experience with being ghostedIn this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about her last relationship and her experience of being ghosted. If you haven't heard of "ghosting", it's the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. According to research a whooping 50 percent of men and women have experienced it and an almost equal number have done the ghosting. Links mentioned in the podcast: If you reside in Sydney, run the City2Surf with Team Single Mother Survival Guide and raise money for the Lokahi Fou...2017-07-0442 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 006 - Rachael Natoli: domestic violence survivor and advocateIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum, Rachael Natoli - a domestic violence survivor and advocate, and founder of the Lokahi Foundation. Please note that this episode may act as a trigger if you have been a victim of domestic violence. It is also not advised that this episode is listened to in earshot of children. Rachael Natoli is a mum to three year old twins and the founder of the Lokahi Foundation, a charity aimed at providing case management, support and resources to domestic violence victims. 2016-09-2737 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 006 - Rachael Natoli: domestic violence survivor and advocateIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum, Rachael Natoli - a domestic violence survivor and advocate, and founder of the Lokahi Foundation. Please note that this episode may act as a trigger if you have been a victim of domestic violence. It is also not advised that this episode is listened to in earshot of children. Rachael Natoli is a mum to three year old twins and the founder of the Lokahi Foundation, a charity aimed at providing case management, support and resources to domestic violence victims. 2016-09-2737 min