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Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 30 - Christina Manik: Life beyond Domestic AbuseSend us a textMeet Christina, a proud mum of two who made the brave move from Indonesia to Australia, chasing a new life filled with hope and opportunity. In the beginning, her marriage felt strong and full of dreams for the future. But after the birth of their children and the pressures of a struggling business, cracks began to show.Cultural differences and being so far from home left Christina without a reference point for what was acceptable and without a village to lean on. What unfolded was a different kind of domestic violence...2025-05-1256 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 29 - Part VIII WAPOLSend us a textWelcome to Part VIII of my time with WA Police, the final chapter in a series that’s been deeply personal and incredibly emotional for me to share. A journey that spanned almost eight years and changed my life in ways I’m still learning to understand.In this final instalment, I talk about the long, drawn-out process of medical retirement, the waiting and uncertainty. The months of living in limbo, unable to work, unable to plan, just… suspended. I open up about facing the Medical Board, having my future decided in jus...2025-04-2837 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 28 Irina Castellano: Parenting with a DifferenceSend us a textToday’s episode is one that will stay with you long after it ends. Meet Irina, an extraordinary woman whose journey through motherhood is nothing short of remarkable. Her story is layered with strength, loss, resilience and an unwavering commitment to creating a nurturing, supportive environment for children to grow and heal.From the deeply personal path of IVF to becoming a mother, to opening her heart and home through fostering and adoption, she has embraced the many forms that parenthood can take. Along the way, she has experienced the...2025-04-141h 01
Everyday Warriors PodcastBONUS - 1st Birthday EpisodeSend us a textBonus Episode Alert – We’re Turning 1!What a year it has been! From what started as an idea to becoming a global podcast, we’ve shared stories that matter, connected with incredible guests and reached listeners in over 30 countries and 111 cities. With 13 inspiring guests, countless lessons and a whole lot of growth, this journey has been nothing short of amazing!!As your host, I’ve learnt so much about myself, the process and the power of sharing real, raw and authentic conversations. I am beyon...2025-04-0109 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 27 - Part VII WAPOLSend us a textWelcome to Part VII of my eight part series about my time with WA Police.I thought changing stations would bring relief, but boy was I was wrong. Moving to Narrogin wasn’t an escape, it was a deeper dive into the harsh reality of a broken system. The culture of the agency was toxic, and no matter where I went the issues followed.The weight of it all finally broke me. I had a breakdown at work and was subsequently diagnosed with PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In...2025-03-3132 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 26 - Hayley Birtles Eades: Surviving Legal StressSend us a textMeet Hayley, a successful businesswoman with a heart for her community who stepped up during devastating floods, determined to make a difference. But in an unexpected turn, her act of generosity led to legal charges, forcing her to navigate a system that saw her intentions differently. As she faced the weight of a guilty plea, life dealt her another blow, her best friend’s heartbreaking cancer diagnosis. And just when she thought she had endured enough, a simple insect bite triggered a health crisis that sent her nervous and immune systems int...2025-03-1649 min
Australian Hiker310 - Bibbulmun Track Interview with Trudie MarieIn 2018 Tim hiked the Bibbulmun Track as a solo male hiker, but what’s it like hiking the Bibbulmun as a solo female hiker? In this episode Gill takes control of the microphone and asks Trudie all about her experience on-trail, along with the reasons for undertaking this trip, and what she came away with from this long distance hiking experience. www.australianhiker.com.au
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Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 25 - Part VI WAPOLSend us a textWelcome to Part VI of my 8 episode series about my time with WA Police.In this episode, I take you back to my time in Leonora, a chapter that shaped me in ways I never expected. As my first regional posting, I arrived with the best intentions of bringing peace and connection to the wider community. However, it became the beginning of the end of my career. The weight of organisational and operational trauma took its toll, marking a turning point I couldn’t ignore. I had to make a d...2025-03-0250 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 24 - Richa Joshi: Finding Home AgainSend us a textMeet Richa, a woman of courage and resilience who left her home in India to travel before calling Australia home. Hear her story about the reality of immigration often brings more than just cultural differences, it comes with the challenge of rebuilding your life from the ground up, often without the familiar support of family and lifelong friends. How it can be a lonely and overwhelming experience, especially when faced with barriers like language, employment and adapting to a new way of life.Now, imagine going through all of that while...2025-02-1649 min
The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsHow a 64-Day Hike Transformed Trudie Marie's Life After TraumaTrudie Marie takes us on an inspiring journey of healing and self-discovery after facing the challenges of complex PTS(D). Amid the pressures of a demanding law enforcement career and personal struggles, she courageously decided to embark on a transformative 64-day solo hike along the stunning Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia. This life-changing adventure allowed her to confront her past traumas, discover inner peace, and rebuild self-trust.In her story, Trudie underscores the power of nature as a restorative force for mental health recovery and stresses the importance of taking bold steps in overcoming adversity. Her podcast...2025-02-041h 03
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 23 - Part V WAPOLSend us a textWelcome to Part V of my 8 episode series about my time with WA Police. Today, I’m diving into a pivotal chapter of my life, my time at a police station where I had the unique opportunity to learn more about drugs, the not so good side of life and the complexities of policing. It was a time of immense growth and challenge where I was fortunate to work with a super supportive team and learn from an incredible sergeant who taught me invaluable lessons about leadership and resilience.But...2025-02-0241 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 22 - Dana Bosheh: A Rebirth StorySend us a textMeet Dana, a remarkable woman who faced a near-death experience after the birth of her third child due to postnatal preeclampsia, a condition many don’t know enough about but desperately should.Today’s episode is one of resilience, hope, and a fierce determination to create change. Her journey didn’t end in the hospital. She’s taken those harrowing moments and turned them into a mission by raising awareness about this rare but life-threatening condition while navigating the challenges of raising her three children and starting over. Dana’s story is...2025-01-1944 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 21 - Part IV WAPOLSend us a textWelcome to Part IV of my 8 episode series about my time with WA Police.In this episode, we dive into an exciting and transformative chapter of my career, working on a major project that truly tested my limits and expanded my skill set. From getting out of probation early to learning an overwhelming amount of information in record time, I found myself traveling across the state, setting up training packages, and stepping into roles that challenged me professionally and personally.But, as is often the case, it wasn’t al...2025-01-0528 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 20 - Jacky Foss: Burnout BreakthroughsSend us a textMeet Jacky, a woman of incredible courage and resilience. For over 25 years, she carried the heavy burden of trauma from burnout, allowing it to shape her life and her sense of self. But today, she’s rewriting her story.Jacky has embarked on a transformative healing journey, stepping into her power and reclaiming her life. She’s here to share how she found the strength to let go of the pain that once defined her and how she’s now living a life full of purpose, freedom and joy. Her story is a t...2024-12-2243 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 19 - Part III WAPOLSend us a textJoin me for the third episode in my 8 part series about my time with WA Police.In this episode we dive into my second and final rotation as a Probationary Constable - my time at North West Metro Response.This was like being thrown into the deep end of response policing dealing with everything from family domestics to disturbances, from welfare checks to sudden deaths and fatal accidents. Life on the front line was faced paced and explosive with a never ending list of incidents to attend....2024-12-0844 min