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The words we choose

When my son fell in the pool

Champion Ironwoman and media personality, Candice Warner became a pro athlete at age 14. Since then she's carved a unique media career and remains a prominent figure in sport as the key support and wife of Australian cricketer, David Warner. Candice joins Turia to reflect on some of the bigger lessons from her life including how she coped with the shame and pressure of being thrust into the media spotlight and also how she turned to running for her mental health.

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Candice Warner: "mentally I couldn't take it anymore"

How to be persuasive

You won't regret it

A tribute to Mum

Forgot my invite

The Needle

A snap decision

Don't 'should' on yourself

Lessons from rowing in the rain

If you don't know what you're doing with your life

The dead whale

Rahiti and the missing keys

Three questions to ask before making a decision

What I learned from a crisis (the story of @spendwiththem)

Create before you consume

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Tips for saying no

There's more stuff going on then we can handle

You can't be sure what people mean

This act will improve your happiness

Bird in the house

In Part 3: The results of the operation, including Michael's reaction and what this means for Turia going forward. Turia shares what she learned from managing the emotional and physical challenges involved with traveling overseas by herself for a major operation. This includes reflections about family, work, positivity, resilience, and hope. We hope it can be applied to your own challenges and you can use it as motivation and inspiration.

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The Operation Part 3: Yes Darling, You Look Beautiful

In Part 2: The surgery is booked and Turia faces a world of logistical challenges to set up before she leaves — including her business, family, and even this podcast. She'll be traveling solo back to Baltimore in winter to have an operation that will hopefully improve her breathing, among other things. Turia outlines the mindfulness strategies and visualisation techniques she uses to get through it all and what happens once she lies down on the operation table.

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The Operation Part 2: A Vulnerable Position

In Part 1: Turia outlines the challenges she's faced while pursuing a life-changing operation. It’s a process she describes as "demoralising" and considering the time, specialisation and risk involved, there’s no guarantee it will happen. In a final roll of the dice, Turia winds up in a consultation room on the other side of the world.

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The Operation Part 1: Last Chance In Baltimore

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Just get to the next lamp post

Acknowledging your inner critic

A pretty good way to live

Starting over

A true story involving Turia and a snake.

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Turia the snake wrangler

Just keep walking *crunch* *crunch*

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Hundreds of dead cockroaches

This is a rule I live by. I think about it probably once a day. And once you see it you won't be able to unsee it.

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Get more done in less time

Friends! So stoked to be reimaging this podcast with you — Turia Pitt's Pep Talk is bite-size episodes delivered to you every day! Tips, tools, and stories designed to motivate and inspire you to do extraordinary things.

Follow now and you'll be the first to hear new episodes. Let's go! x

Some news. Introducing Turia Pitt's Pep Talk!

With no TV (we weren't allowed!) I turned to books. Reading became a lifelong passion of mine and I've since learned to lean on it as part of my own recreation. I'd love to share some tips with you on how you can rekindle your own relationships with reading. Sometimes the hardest part is a good recommendation. Below are some page-turners you might enjoy:

Gone Girl — Gillian Flynn

Scrublands — Chris Hammer

School for Good Mothers — Jessamine Chan

Where the Crawdads Sing — Delia Owens

Big Little Lies — Liane Moriarty

The Vanishing Half — Brit Bennett

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo — Taylor Jenkins Reid

Little Fires Everywhere — Celeste Ng 

Lessons in Chemistry — Bonnie Garmus

The Bluest Eye — Toni Morrison

Educated — Tara Westover

The Guest List — Lucy Foley

All the Light we Cannot See — Anthony Doerr

The Paper Palace — Miranda Cowley Heller 

A Little Life — Hanya Yanagihara

The Dry — Jane Harper

Hamnet — Maggie O’Farrell

Too Much Lip — Melissa Lucashenko

The Great Alone — Kristin Hannah

The Alice Network — Kate Quinn

Breadfruit — Celestine Vaite

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Consider reading (how to rekindle your passion for books)

How to avoid getting sucked into the digital vortex.

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My trick for managing phone addiction

New and exciting things coming soon to this podcast. In the meantime, a sneak peek. Here's my favourite rule — good enough is perfect. Try it out.

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Good enough is perfect

Hey mate — stoked to be part of this initiative by the LiSTNR team to celebrate International Women's Day 2023.

You'll hear Carrie Bickmore, Jess Rowe, Fifi Box, Erin Molan, Natarsha Belling, Jamila Rizvi (and many more of your fav podcast and radio people) share a time they chose to #EmbraceEquity. 

This includes stories about challenging gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination, drawing attention to bias, and seeking out inclusion. You'll hear about when it worked, when it didn't, and what we learned from the experience. x

International Women’s Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity

Your body — as it is right now — is already enough. It IS capable. It CAN do hard things. Like all relationships, the one we have with our own bodies requires patience and compassion. In this special episode, Turia reflects directly with you about her personal journey toward self-love, including tips on how to take baby steps, improve your mindset, and give yourself the love you deserve.

Turia Pitt's transformative guide to self-love

I'm sharing a special episode from my mate Sarah Grynberg's podcast, A Life of Greatness. It's a doozy: Sarah in conversation with psychotherapist Esther Perel, one of the most insightful and original voices on modern relationships.

Sarah and Esther delve into how to make relationships last; infidelity and why even happy people cheat; and the importance of having meaning and purpose beyond caring for our kids.

Check out Sarah on insta: instagram.com/sarahgrynberg

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Esther Perel: What Makes Relationships Thrive?

Gold-Logie-winning Actor and Cancer research fundraiser, Samuel Johnson joins me for a special Valentine's Day edition. His new anthology 'Dear Lover' shares letters by people of note (including yours truly) addressed to their significant other. But before we crack that open, Samuel describes some of the transformative relationships in his life and how grief and loss shaped his outlook.

Heads up, this episode mentions suicide. Support is always available. Check out Beyond Blue or call Lifeline: 13 11 14.

Order your copy of Dear Lover: https://www.loveyoursister.org/

Samuel Johnson on grief and loss: "Love is not a fairytale"

I'm obsessed with Marie Forleo. A few years back I stumbled (Grace introduced me, thanks Grace) onto the business coach, author, and philanthropist. I was at a bit of a crossroads so I signed up for her Business School (B-School). What happened next was remarkable. Before B-School kicks off again this year (I am a proud affiliate) I've invited Marie onto the podcast to share a slice of her wisdom, we discuss:

+ The importance of optimism when starting a business

+ Why you need to 'create before you consume'

+ How to handle embarrassment about sharing your business idea

+ Why everything is 'figure-outable'

+ Owning the philosophy of 'win or learn but never lose'

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Meet the entrepreneur who shaped Turia’s business ambition

I genuinely hope The First 30 project helped you kickstart 2023 in the best possible way. Thank you for joining me and pushing yourself to reach your goals.

I've got plenty more inspiration and motivation planned for you this year, so if you haven't already, make sure you hit 'follow' so you don't miss out. x

Don't stop now

The First 30 will help you make the most of the first 30 days of 2023.

FOLLOW to hear a new episode every day throughout January.

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Do it anyway

What would make today great?

Say yes

Why can't I read your mind?!

Where is your focus?

How my Mum became a bestselling author

Jessica Norris (my old school friend and workmate) had no interest in learning to run. From a young age, she told herself (and was told) a story about her size and ability. That's why I was desperate for Jess to test it out. Run With Turia is an inclusive running program, for all women, no matter their size, background, or starting point.

This episode is about what happened next for Jess and how she transformed, in so many ways.

Running isn't about being fast. It's not even about looking great in activewear. It's about showing up. Taking time for yourself. Then building on that confidence a little bit every day. You will surprise yourself.

Enrollments for my running program close TODAY, Jan 24.

Learn more: https://www.turiapitt.com/run/

Big girls can't run (and other lies)

Focus on baby steps

Dance like your arms are your legs

The five minute rule

Don't think of a Tim Tam

Pull the trigger

The benefits of 'me time'

Permission to be a beginner

This is the story of a music teacher who was killing it — at work, raising a family, and building a life. What Mirna Valerio didn't know though, was that in the process she was killing herself. Health was not part of her equation until a heart scare when doctors told her to re-prioritise her day or risk everything. This moment sparked a health transformation in Mirna, which culminated in her taking on an ultramarathon and becoming a sponsored athlete as 'The Mirnavator'. She documented the whole journey with a blog called fatgirlrunning and has a lot to say about her experience running as a larger-bodied woman. 

Read Mirna's memoir: https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-beautiful-work-in-progress-mirna-valerio/book/9781503943391.html

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The Mirnavator's health scare: 'change your lifestyle or you won't live to see your son grow up'

You don't need to finish

I went straight to the toilets and cried

You will get better

Introducing happy tokens

A simple mindset shift

Five steps to get through a hard time

Life is never not clumsy

Forget about the end result

This new year, do us a favour and put fad dieting in the bin. If starving yourself into good health worked ummm, wouldn't it have worked by now? Instead I want you to discover strategies that will help you drop the target-weight obsession and move towards an evidence-based healthy lifestyle. And yes, that includes body acceptance. No. LOVING yourself. Your guide to getting there is the Nude Nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen. In this episode Lyndi shares some of the key insights from her must-read new book, 'Your Weight is Not the Problem'. We need to break the weight-loss cycle. Listen and find out where to start.

Read Your Weight is Not the Problem: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/doxD93

This episode is part of The First 30, Turia's podcast series to help you make the most of the first 30 days of 2023. Hit 'FOLLOW' to hear a new episode every day throughout January.

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Why you should NOT set a weight goal (with nutritionist Lyndi Cohen)

I saved a life (I think)

Maybe you will stuff it all up

It's OK to feel crap

Use this secret mantra when negative thoughts creep in

Change the world; make your bed

Men who stare at beehives

What I learned from birthday cake

Don’t set goals, set systems

The one step rule

Introducing The First 30

Loved having a chat with Luke Darcy from Empowering Leaders podcast — we talked about a bunch of things including my morning routine, how I got through the pandemic, and also some recent important parenting lessons.

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No excuses [in conversation with Luke Darcy]

The insight gained from Victim ID Specialist, Adele Desirs will open your eyes to some of the real dangers our kids face online and in everyday life. Listen to find out the extent of online child abuse and what you can do to keep your kids safe. This is one I hope you will share with your mates so we can help raise awareness about the issue.

I was inspired to talk to Adele after I heard hear story in the new documentary podcast series, The Children in the Pictures. The doco follows a crack team of Australian investigators who are working on destroying an international online child abuse network.

The story is horrifying but also essential listening, check it out: https://link.chtbl.com/qQI-8R4Y

How to keep your kids safe online

I was lucky to be a guest on Jess Rowe's Big Talk Show earlier this year. Jess' podcast is always a phenomenal listen. Check out her other episodes, if you aren't already following: https://link.chtbl.com/r5yPYdEU

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Turia Pitt 'it hurt my ego' [in conversation with Jess Rowe]

My podcast producer, Mike Williams jumps on and we kick around some of our favourite moments from the show this year. From the hilarious (asking Tom Tilley about the first time he had sex) to the heartbreaking (dealing with still birth) and all of the things we learned in between. 2022 has been an incredible year for the podcast and we're only just getting started, so thank you for coming along for the ride. xx

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Best of Turia Pitt is Hard Work 2022

Hey mate, this is the story about the time I found a stack of old photos that were taken just after my accident. We all go through hard shit, and I wanted to share this story with you to explain how I coped. I hope it gives you something to reflect on and thanks for listening xx

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After the accident: Turia Pitt confronts her old body

Wil Anderson is one of our favourite comedians. He's got a new (hilarious) book out that chronicles what he's learnt over these past few turbulent years, including how his approach to the craft of telling jokes has changed forever. We also chat about why he's decided to give up social media and his decision to take a break from medicinal marijuana.

Check out Wil's new book, I'm Not Fine Thanks: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rn6X53

TOFOP: https://podfollow.com/381224765

FOFOP: https://podfollow.com/1035210047

Wilosophy: https://podfollow.com/951354264

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Why Wil Anderson quit social media "it's given me my life back"

Zoe Marshall — podcaster and friend of the show — opens up about her experience in an abusive relationship. She explains 'love bombing', why it is so hard to leave a controlling partner, and the healing breakthrough she had years later when she reclaimed her power.

Heads up, this episode mentions domestic abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and suicide. Support is always available. 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Lifeline: 13 11 14.

Check out Zoe's podcast, The Deep: https://podfollow.com/1515060551

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Zoe Marshall: "the disgusting human that I became in that situation"

Brigid Delaney wishes she'd tapped into stoicism a lot earlier. Its principles have helped her take more risks, worry less, and find tranquility. In a new book, Brigid outlines how this ancient Greek philosophy can be applied to help you in everyday life. I loved wrestling with these ideas. Letting go of hope? Imaging my child dying via 'negative visualisation' so I live in the moment? Difficult stuff! I hope these tools are useful or spark ideas for how you can approach the challenges going on in your world right now.

Read Reasons Not to Worry: http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GjeXGV

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The case for stoicism —is hope overrated?

How much adversity can one person face in a lifetime?

Marlene Parrott from Geelong could test the limit. Her story begins in an orphanage, where she was sent when her parents were no longer able or willing to care for her. Things turned around when she met her curly-haired partner of 38-years, Dale. They had two beautiful kids. Both kids faced their own hurdles though, including drug use and tragically, Marlene's daughter Maddison was murdered in 2018.

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She laid charges on her own son to teach him accountability

I really enjoyed hanging out with You Beauty's Leigh Campbell. After several miscarriages, Leigh decided to go down the IVF path. If you don't know, IVF can be a difficult for lots of reasons; injections, hormones, cost, and no guarantee that it'll lead to a child. Leigh documented the journey, which became more complex than she imagined when — after everything she'd been through (and almost giving up) — she became pregnant naturally. Also, Leigh's top beauty tips for summer.

Listen to How to Build a Human: https://podfollow.com/1646577113

You Beauty Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/

Hear KICBUMP's full interview with Sean Szeps: https://podfollow.com/1457667995

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Leigh Campbell and the beauty routine "more important than brushing your teeth"

Ali Donaldson was one of the first journalists on the ground after the Bali bombings in October, 2002. Twenty years on, Ali shares never before heard detail from investigators, medics, and survivors who were there when the horrific explosion ripped through the Kuta night district. Bali is a fav holiday destination for so many of us and the impact of this terrorist attack reverberated far beyond the 88 Australians who died that night. 

Listen to Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings podcast: https://podfollow.com/1639852888

Watch Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings TV doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jlvW_FOoig

Hear my chat with Luke Darcy on Empowering Leaders: https://link.chtbl.com/EmpoweringLeadersPodcast

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When terror struck our island paradise — 20 years since the Bali bombings

"If I had my time again, there's no way I'd go through with that," Australian surfing icon Layne Beachley tells me, referring to her biggest regret, which she also describes as a valuable lesson. "I had to change the relationship with myself and when I did that, things naturally fell into place." It was one of many moments that struck me (in between all of the surfing advice I was trying to milk!)... You'll also hear how Layne learned to stop blaming everyone else for her mistakes and why she equates motherhood with loss and how that spurred her to become a world champion.

Discover more about wellness experiences and Layne's new show, Wellness Traveller TV: https://www.welltraveller.com.au/

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Surfing legend Layne Beachley: from liposuction to falling in love with her body

Brooke Blurton is known for being the first star of the The Bachelorette to give roses to both men and women. The pansexual First Nations icon has waved the flag for representation — but how much has this responsibility weighed her down? It's a thought the 27-year-old links back to her turbulent childhood, growing up with the loss of her mother and grandmother. We talk about intergenerational trauma, her self-care routine (or lack of), and also, how she ended up on The Bachelorette in the first place.

Read Brooke's memoir 'Big Love': http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/2rZJ70

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Brooke Blurton on growing up without privilege: "I did the best I could and that's enough"

"The best possible outcome from the most tragic situation is upon us".

This is how Ellidy Pullin reflects on her story and the birth of her "miracle" daughter, Minnie. We were shocked when her partner and winter Olympian, Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin died in an accident in 2020. Since then, Ellidy has created resources for others dealing with grief. Ellidy joined me to chat about her love story and how (after Chumpy passed) she made a decision, with the family, to go through a process called sperm retrieval. 

Read Ellidy's memoir: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/EaM50W

Discover Ellidy's podcast, Darling Shine: https://podfollow.com/1571006909

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Ellidy Pullin: Chumpy's love story, the tragedy and 'a miracle'

This bloke has literally been with us in our living for about 20 years. I'm so happy to share this chat I had with television host master and all-round legend, Osher Günsberg. But what I'm more grateful for is how open he is. You might be surprised to learn a whole new side to Osher as he shares his struggles with alcoholism, fame and media attention, and mental health issues, including body dysmorphia. You'll also find out why Osher is the reason I started THIS podcast. Oh and for some reason (that I never actually found out) he starts the interview playing a melodica. Enjoy!

Read Osher's memoir: http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JrMOar

Check out Osher's podcast Better Than Yesterday: https://podfollow.com/711028488

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How Osher Günsberg learned to face uncomfortable feelings “the price of admission to a meaningful life”

My mate Jacob Stanley asked me to be a guest co-host on his podcast, Just the Gist. The show gives you 'just the gist' on incredible stories (profiles, true crime, scandals) so you sound smart at a dinner party. The story he shared with me is a doozy! It's so wild, I thought I'd share it with you here in my podcast.

Shark Arm Murder Mystery: It was the afternoon of April 26th, 1935, when the largest shark ever in captivity (we’re calling her Shirley) spewed up a full human arm in front of a dozen witnesses. The arm bore a distinctive tattoo & was identified as belonging to a known Sydney criminal named Jimmy. 

Hear another wild shark story from Just the Gist: https://link.chtbl.com/b1PM4esm

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That time a tiger shark regurgitated a human arm

Feed Play Love is a podcast that provides essential, expert advice for new parents. From the hilarious to the humbling — and all the nitty gritty in between. I asked host, Shevonne Hunt, to share some of the BEST wisdom she's learnt along the way and she didn't disappoint. From helping your child navigate big feelings, like anxiety, to resolving conflict with a romantic partner, or even understanding tantrums — Feed Play Love is chock-a-block full of resources that will help improve your life as a parent.

Listen to Feed Play Love: https://podfollow.com/1041857242

Follow Shevonne Hunt on insta: https://www.instagram.com/shevonnehunt/

Listen to Kinderling: https://www.kinderlingkids.com/

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Making sense of the TANTRUM (and other crucial parenting tips)

“Talking about the death of a child is a taboo… and I think we NEED to talk about this stuff”, says author, Rebecca Sparrow.

I invited the self-described agony aunt for teens and tweens on to talk about friendship and how we can help our kids navigate those tricky transitional years. It turns Rebecca's advice can be applied to adults too (which I found pretty handy!). But as we began to talk about family, the conversation went in a different direction. Rebecca opened up about stillbirth, and losing her daughter, Georgie. 

More about Rebecca Sparrow: https://rebeccasparrow.com/

Check out Rebecca's books: https://rebeccasparrow.com/books/

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How to process loss after stillbirth: “use the child’s name in conversation”

A cave in Thailand, an adventurous soccer team, and an Aussie anaesthetist who just happened to list cave diving a hobby. We won’t spoil it when we say this story has a happy ending, you already knew that. But what we discover in this chat with Dr Richard Harris is the specifics of how he ended up inside that cave and the complex moral decisions he faced, all while the world watched on. Just wait until you hear how the boys decided the order in which they’d be rescued — you won’t believe it. It was an honour to speak to Dr Harry, former Australian of the year and reluctant hero.

Read Alfie The Brave kids book by Dr Richard Harris: http://shorturl.at/cdpz8

Find out more about Dr Richard Harris and his podcast: https://realriskpodcast.com/

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Thai cave rescuer and the decision that tortured him

Viral video creator Briony Benjamin had been feeling off for a while. She thought she was just getting old, but her mum knew better. A couple of tests later Briony found out she had cancer and immediately began treatment. Soon after, she sought to document the rollercoaster of emotions. In this chat Briony shares some of some essential lessons from the experience, including how to approach pain, the struggle of losing hair, and importantly, how you should respond to news of a cancer diagnosis. It’s an important insight into understanding how to support our loved ones when they're doing it tough.

Read Life Is Tough But So Are You by Briony Benjamin: http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/x9G445

Find out more about Briony Benjamin: https://www.brionybenjamin.com/

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What NOT to say when loved ones are diagnosed with cancer

At some point, you’re going to need a doctor. We rely on them during the toughest moments in life. But who's taking care of our doctors and other health care professionals? Through her new book, 'The Registrar', Doctor turned author Neela Janakirmanan shines a light on some serious systemic issues facing our health industry: racism, sexism, mental health, and poor training practices. As you’ll find out, these issues are often hidden. It’s important for us all to understand what’s going on because — as I say — at some point, you’re going to need a doctor.

Read The Registrar by Dr Neela Janakirmanan: http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/dozgx3

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Doctor exposes the issues pushing our medical system to breaking point

When you hear Sam Bailey speak you’ll understand why I was so drawn to his attitude towards life. I first came across his book while I was in recovery and I've returned to it many times since. Sam had it all planned out; the six-foot bushie was all geared up for a life on the land. Then at just 19 he became a quadriplegic. In the decades since Sam has leaned on his grit and determination to challenge expectations. Listen out for a surprise... we can’t share Sam’s story without illustrating the enduring love at the heart of everything he does.

Read Sam's life-changing book, Head Over Heels: http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/n1Q1V6

More info about Sam's helicopter challenge: https://www.sambailey.com.au/helifirst_team

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Introducing the inspirational farmer who Turia turns to for motivation

"I lay down on the floor and spread out my arms and thought, 'he will definitely kill me now' and I kind of had that moment where I thought, 'OK God, ready or not, here I come."

More about Louisa Hope: https://www.louisahope.com/about

Hear more of Louisa's story The Sydney Siege podcast: https://podfollow.com/1587645298

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Lindt Cafe siege survivor: The three times I thought I would die

Jess Rowe is one of our favourite journos and she’s not afraid to reinvent herself. Her journey to ‘crap housewife’ and learning to embrace imperfections first began with the birth of her child. After experiencing postnatal depression, Jess found herself preparing for one of the most difficult conversations of her life. Enjoy the courage and colour of Jess Rowe.

Are you listening to The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show yet? https://link.chtbl.com/r5yPYdEU

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