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Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 51 - Cherie Haysey: A Williams Syndrome StorySend a textA twin birth, a smooth labour and then a jolt of fear. One baby thriving, the other struggling to breathe. That’s where Cherie’s story begins and it never lets go. We follow her from the long months of “wait and see,” through a 16‑month diagnosis of Williams syndrome, to the everyday reality of feeding battles, surgeries, toilet training that took years and the constant recalibration that special needs parenting demands. Along the way, a marriage fractures under the weight of appointments and court dates and a mother learns to rebuild her confidence, find her v...
2026-03-0158 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 50 - Adam Blum: Edge of the CliffSend a textA redheaded kid called a nobody, a 22-year-old worker broken by a boss’s spit-flecked tirade and a silent drive past home to a crowded Blue Mountains lookout. A moment when the clouds parted, a late Nana’s voice rang clear and a single phone call lasted four and a half hours. Adam’s story is tender, raw and unflinching about suicidal ideation, the mental fog before the act and the impossible-to-name pain that makes you want only one thing...for it to stop!What follows is a decade of deliberate change. A GP v...
2026-02-151h 06
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 49 - Sightseeing Across 5 American StatesSend a textBig sights drew us in, but the small moments did the heavy lifting. Across seven weeks we threaded a tight Tokyo layover, San Francisco’s storied streets, the bright blur of Las Vegas, sweeping Texas plains and the deep hush of New Mexico caverns, collecting memories and lessons that linger. From Alcatraz after dark and the Golden Gate’s twin vantage points to a misty walk in Muir Woods and a driverless Waymo ride, we balanced iconic landmarks with intentional pacing and small-group tours that kept our nervous systems calm and our curio...
2026-02-0150 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 48 - Manisha Bhati: From Arranged Marriage to AutonomySend a textHow a marriage slowly tightened into coercive control. We sit down with Manisha to trace the subtle beginnings of abuse, rules about food and clothes, isolation disguised as tradition and the long arc toward reclaiming safety, dignity and voice. What starts as cultural expectation becomes gaslighting, invisible bruises and sexual coercion designed to leave no evidence. The most searing image arrives when her eight-year-old stands between parents, arms wide and Manisha decides to change the story.Across this conversation, we unpack how abusers test limits, how communities can unknowingly enable harm and...
2026-01-181h 00
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 47 - Rosie Mac: Back from the BrinkSend a textA single slip on a wet morning changed everything. Rosie spent 42 years as a research nurse, then a head injury, a misdiagnosis and an atypical stroke forced a brutal reset. What followed wasn’t a neat comeback arc, rather a slow, honest rebuild guided by hope, intuition and the surprising medicine of art.We dive into the reality of post-concussion syndrome, the pressure to perform while your brain says no and the fear that comes with losing a professional identity you’ve held for decades. Rosie shares the 12 days she spent in hosp...
2026-01-0442 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 46 - Christopher Hill: Adventure with ImpactSend a textA house build in Cape Town changed everything. Christopher had the degrees, the London job and the momentum. Yet one day volunteering added two dimensions to travel that a corner office never could, genuine connection with local people and the joy of making a lasting difference. We explore how that spark became Hands Up Holidays, a tailor-made way for families to blend adventure with meaningful service, and why parents say these journeys raise kinder, braver kids.We dig into the early years, delaying the business launch to scout projects worldwide, learning to...
2025-12-2146 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 45 - Tina Lembo: War with my BodySend a textOne sentence changed everything. Tina walked into a wellness talk determined to starve herself back into control and walked out with a new mission: stop the slow self-harm and start choosing life. What follows is a brave, unfiltered account of how a childhood comment and a teenage jab spiralled into years of disordered eating, fad diets, five coffees a day and a marriage stretched thin. This was complicated by an undiagnosed ADHD lens that made masking feel like survival.We unpack the pivotal moments of hiding in jumpers through scorching Perth summers...
2025-12-0745 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 44 - Matt Gilhooly: A Grief JourneySend a textSome moments split a life into before and after. When Matt was eight, a phone call about his mum’s fatal motorcycle accident shattered the version of childhood where safety felt assumed. What followed was a quiet agreement many of us make without words. To be perfect, pleasing and fine so no one else leaves. Years later, a high school essay cracked open the grief he’d pushed down, hinting that telling the story might be a way through rather than a way back.We go deep into what came next. His gran...
2025-11-2358 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 43 - Rhiannon Hetherington: If She SpokeSend a textWhat if the hardest years of your life became the foundation for your boldest work? We sit down with Rhiannon, a single mum, artist and survivor who turned bipolar type 2 and C-PTSD into a creative engine, building a 1700 m² exhibition that celebrates women’s stories of struggle and strength. This is a fearless conversation about poverty, stigma, trauma and the radical power of art to connect people who feel alone.We start at the beginning: moving homes, living in a shed and learning that time, love and presence outrank possessions. From there, the...
2025-11-0938 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 42 - Daylene Robinson: Rising from the AshesSend a textSome stories start with a roadmap. Ours begins on the side of a highway, smoke from a sliced radiator curling into the night while Dayelene and her son lie on a picnic rug, laughing at the chaos and choosing to keep moving. From Airlie Beach’s endless summer to Victoria’s four seasons in a day, this is a candid journey through starting over, co‑parenting after domestic violence and learning how to let go of identities that no longer fit.Dayelene is a single mum who rebuilt life twice, first f...
2025-10-2645 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 41 - Shaunace West: Stronger Than The StormSend a textThis is my longest episode yet but it deserves ALL the time to tell this incredible Everyday Warriors story!What if “being strong” is the very thing keeping you from healing? Shaunace's story starts with speed, a senior OT by her mid‑20s, a mortgage, a wedding to plan and a body built for aerial silks and pole. Then breast cancer hits. She keeps it secret, rushes back to work after a double mastectomy and reconstruction. She then powers on until pain in her chest reveals metastasis and a fractured sternum. That’s the mo...
2025-10-131h 29
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 40 - Brigette Panetta: The Battle WithinSend a textWhat happens when your entire world collapses around you? For Bridgette, April 2020 brought an unimaginable storm – serious legal proceedings against her family's investment business, followed just two days later by the birth of her daughter Emerald, all during the earliest and most uncertain days of the pandemic.In this raw and moving conversation, Bridgette reveals how she navigated this perfect storm while operating in pure survival mode. "I remember telling myself, Bridgette, you can have a breakdown later. Right now, your priorities are protecting your partner and caring for your newborn," she sh...
2025-09-2943 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 39 - Jacqui Crafter: Not TO, but FORSend a textWhat if everything that happens in your life isn't happening to you, but for you? This perspective-shifting conversation with Jackie explores how reframing our challenges can transform our entire experience of life.Jackie's journey begins with a simple yet profound "aha moment" when she realized how certain relationships were depleting her energy. This awareness became the foundation for a life of conscious choices about where and with whom she invested her time and energy, a skill that would prove invaluable through the extraordinary challenges ahead.At just 15 years old, Jackie...
2025-09-1544 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 38 - Cruising into 50Send a textFacing the open ocean despite a lifelong fear of water and motion sickness wasn't exactly how I'd planned to celebrate turning 50. Yet there I was, boarding a cruise ship for the first time, determined to make this milestone birthday unforgettable.My 10-day journey through the South Pacific became so much more than a holiday. It transformed into a personal voyage of conquering fears and embracing new experiences. After struggling through two days of debilitating seasickness (green apples and magnetic wristbands didn't stand a chance), I finally found my sea legs and discovered...
2025-09-0141 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 37 - Tony Stewart: Carrying the TigerSend a textWhen a doctor's call on a lazy Sunday afternoon revealed that his wife Lynn had stage four lung cancer, Tony Stewart's world imploded. What followed was a six-year rollercoaster of clinical trials, spine surgeries, moments of hope and crushing setbacks as they navigated life with terminal illness. Throughout Lynn's cancer journey, Tony took on the role of dedicated caregiver, tracking treatments and attending appointments while attempting to maintain his own career. But beneath his composed project manager exterior, he was crumbling. It wasn't until a series of personal accidents culminated in an e...
2025-08-181h 07
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 36 - Jo Hayter: Healing Through WordsSend a textWhat if the most powerful healing tool was already at your fingertips? In this profound conversation with holistic counsellor Jo, we explore how the simple act of journaling became her lifeline while raising a son with cerebral palsy who required round-the-clock care.Jo shares her deeply moving journey from overwhelm to acceptance, revealing how writing helped her process the "cluster emotions" that arose from being thrust into roles she never expected, nurse, therapist and full-time carer. More surprisingly, journaling helped her recognise and heal from childhood emotional neglect that had caused her...
2025-08-0446 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 35 - Paul Berry: Your Past Doesn't Define Your FutureSend a textFrom the moment Paul begins sharing his story, you can feel the weight of his journey and the lightness that comes from true transformation. Born in North London to a hardworking taxi driver father and stay-at-home mother, Paul recalls a relatively happy childhood despite modest means. Everything shifted when his parents separated when he was 11. In an unusual arrangement for the time, his mother moved out while his father retained custody with help from Paul's grandmother. This thrust young Paul into a protective role for his younger siblings, especially when facing bullies o...
2025-07-2149 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 34 - Kirsten Robinson: Cancer's Unexpected GiftSend a textWhat happens when you're told your diagnosis is terminal, but something inside refuses to accept that timeline? In this deeply moving conversation, Kirsten shares her extraordinary journey with stage four metastatic melanoma, diagnosed just days before New Year's Eve in 2023. As a seemingly healthy 37-year-old homeschooling mother of two running a successful cake decorating business, Kirsten's world transformed when unexplained pain led to the discovery of tumours in her spine and hip. Rather than succumbing to fear, she made a conscious decision to approach her diagnosis differently. "I'm not going to fight t...
2025-07-0748 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 33 - Kijuan Amey: Losing Sight but not VisionSend a textWhat happens when your entire life changes in a single moment? For Kiwan Amey, that moment came on May 5th, 2017, when a driver pulled out in front of his motorcycle on a North Carolina highway. One month later, he woke from a medically induced coma to discover he had lost his eyesight completely.Before the accident, Kiwan was living a full life as a US Air Force in-flight refueling specialist, entrepreneur, and student with dreams of becoming a commissioned pilot. With a 3.87 GPA and a thriving web design business, his future seemed...
2025-06-231h 10
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 32 - Em Gee: Thriving with ADHDSend a textMeet Em, an incredible woman whose world began to shift in the most powerful way after receiving an ADHD diagnosis. What once felt like constant chaos and confusion finally started to make sense. The way she thought, felt, worked and related to those around her. Suddenly, pieces of her childhood, family dynamics and business life started falling into place.In today’s episode, we have a deeply honest conversation about what it’s like to navigate the world with a neurodivergent mind, especially as a parent, a partner and a business owner. We t...
2025-06-091h 04
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 31 - Dealing with TraumaSend a textTrauma doesn’t always scream. Sometimes, it whispers in sleepless nights, sudden mood swings or a nervous system that never really switches off.In this episode, I open up about my own experience with trauma, of how it crept into my life in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time. The anxiety, the depression, the moments of hypervigilance that made it hard to trust anyone or relax. The flashbacks, emotional outbursts and deep exhaustion that seemed to come from nowhere… it was my body and mind trying to keep m...
2025-05-2647 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 30 - Christina Manik: Life beyond Domestic AbuseSend 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, not...
2025-05-1256 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 29 - Part VIII WAPOLSend 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 just 1...
2025-04-2837 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 28 Irina Castellano: Parenting with a DifferenceSend 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 uni...
2025-04-141h 01
Everyday Warriors PodcastBONUS - 1st Birthday EpisodeSend 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 beyond g...
2025-04-0109 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 27 - Part VII WAPOLSend 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. Instead of...
2025-03-3132 min
Power-Up With The Transformative Full Audiobook Experience!Everyday Warrior by Trudie MariePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/64872to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Everyday Warrior
Author: Trudie Marie
Narrator: Trudie Marie
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 03-27-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Walking
Publisher's Summary:
In "Everyday Warrior: Frontline to Freedom, one step at a time," Trudie takes you on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of healing and self-discovery. After surviving the darkest depths of post-traumatic stress, Trudie embarks on a soul-stirring solo hike along The Bibbulmun Track. With no medications, no distractions, and no camping experience, she courageously steps into the unknown, determined to reclaim her...
2025-03-274h 33
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 26 - Hayley Birtles Eades: Surviving Legal StressSend 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 into com...
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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2025-03-041h 11
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 25 - Part VI WAPOLSend 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 dec...
2025-03-0250 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 24 - Richa Joshi: Finding Home AgainSend 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 battling...
2025-02-1649 min
The Life Shift | Conversations About Life Before and AfterHow a 64-Day Hike Transformed Trudie Marie's Life After Trauma
Trudie 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 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 it...
2025-02-0241 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 22 - Dana Bosheh: A Rebirth StorySend 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 a...
2025-01-1944 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 21 - Part IV WAPOLSend 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 all sm...
2025-01-0528 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 20 - Jacky Foss: Burnout BreakthroughsSend 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 test...
2024-12-2243 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 19 - Part III WAPOLSend 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.While...
2024-12-0844 min
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 18 - Steven Jarvis: Cape to CapeSend a textToday’s episode is a little different and a whole lot of fun because I have a very special guest, my husband Steve! He’s here to turn the tables and interview me about my recent 7-day supported hike along the stunning Cape to Cape track. But don’t let the "support person" title fool you, this man was equal parts cheerleader, chauffeur, gear hauler, and accommodation extraordinaire.Together, we’ll unpack the highs and lows of this epic adventure like navigating rocky paths, battling long lonely beaches and long drives in between...
2024-11-241h 06
Everyday Warriors PodcastEpisode 17 - Part II WAPOLSend a textJoin me for the second episode in my 8 part series about my time with WA Police.In this episode we dive into my first rotation after graduating from the academy—my time on the "Booze Bus." This was a whirlwind experience, packed with a mix of adrenaline, rookie mistakes, and unforgettable moments. From setting up Random Beath Checks to encountering all sorts of characters on the road, it was a real initiation into life on the front line. But it wasn’t all action and excitement as I noticed cracks in th...
2024-11-1025 min