Challenges That Change Us
Episodes
99 {Myf Maple} The rollercoaster of autoimmune diagnoses
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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98 {Raphaella Lees} Growing up in foster care
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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97 {Ashton Wood} How your phone can save domestic violence survivors
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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96 {Lindy Jacomb} Born into a high control religious group
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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95 {Aimee Parkinson} When a child goes missing on a school camp
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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94 {Dave Brady} Competing in international sport while profoundly deaf
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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93 {Jessica Spendlove} Insights into High Performance and Burnout with a Sports Dietitian
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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92 {Taylah Ashley} When family violence & undiagnosed neurodiversity collide
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1Trigger warning: domestic violence This week...
91 {John Weiman} Trauma escalating to life-threatening alcohol dependence
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1Some challenges come out of the blue, but others ...
90 {Bethany Wormald} From marathoner to 7 metre walks post long covid
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1When someone has a life altering medical challeng...
89 {Peter Holtmann} Self doubt following a major career change
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1This week we have a returning guest, Peter Holtma...
88 {Sophie Scott} Burnout and the Neuroscience behind it
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1People throw out the term ‘burn out’ a lot th...
87 {Jess Patz} Surviving life threatening domestic violence
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1Trigger warning: domestic violenceWe have talked ...
86 {Shilpa Kulshrestha} Made redundant from a top level leadership role
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are very lucky to be joined by 3 times Tedx Speaker, Shilpa Kulshrestha.In the modern day a lot of us can fall into the trap of defining ...
85 {Jenn Henry} Drugs, homelessness, jail and psychosis
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TW: psychosis, drug abuse, suicidal thoughtsWe’ve had episodes with one challenge and we’ve had episodes with multiple, disconnected challenges. B...
84 {Kelly Kessler} When perfectionism meets body image disorder
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: Anorexia, perfectionism, panic attacks Body image disorders can occur for a number of reasons and can slip quietly and insidious...
83 {Kevin Dupe} The impact of multiple brushes with death
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a little different to most. Kevin Dupe is a man who has lived an incredibly full life, and because of that there are just so ...
82 {Steph Wanless} The emotional repercussions of two premature births
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode discusses premature birth, postpartum depression and anxietyFor those who haven’t experienced it, premature birth may ...
81 {Sally Douglas} Grieving after mum’s unexpected death
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: grief, miscarriageGrief has been a common theme on this podcast, but often it has been discussed as a side effect, or an addition to ...
80 {Simon Rinne} Diagnosed with OCD after 20 years
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people have at some point jokingly said “Oh that’s my OCD acting up” when it comes to being a bit specific about details and for a lot ...
79 {Matt Dun} Losing your daughter to brain cancer, Forever 4
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking to an incredible man who, together with his with Phoebe, went through the horrendous experience of losing their daughter Josie to...
78 {Alison Shamir} The Unseen Toll of Imposter Syndrome
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: anxiety, imposter syndromeThe term imposter syndrome gets used more and more commonly these days and many of us have probably experie...
77 {Hannah Campbell} The controlling thoughts behind anorexia
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: eating disorders and depressionEating disorders are a mental disorder that is gaining a lot more awareness, but there is still so muc...
76 {Col Secomb} Finding a brain tumour the size of a plum
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cancer is a topic that has come up a bit on Challenges That Change Us, but my good friend Col Secomb has an incredible story to share about not only o...
75 {Meg Southcombe} A daughter's story with her father’s depression
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning – depression and suicideWe have been honoured to have a few guests share their stories of mental health battles, this week’s episo...
74 {Katie Godden} The dangerous self talk diabetes can create
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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73 {Peter Hancock} Surviving 3040 days of swimming
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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72 {Salam Qaro} Escaping the mass murder of your community
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode covers the details of a genocide and discusses murder, rape, assault, slavery and more.This episode I have the privilege...
71 {Marnie Thomas} How a wellbeing focus helps those with challenges
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode we’re going to have a little change of pace with an expert to give us some amazing guidance and advice on positive education and th...
70 {Jarrad Bolton} From stage 4 melanoma to a 660km run
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cancer is an enormous challenge that many of us, or our loved ones may encounter.But somehow a lot of us are still unaware of what is involved in the ...
69 {Lynda MacCallum} Conquering MS with unwavering determination
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is all about overing MS or Multiple sclerosisLynda MacCallum grew up on her family’s sheep and cattle property in a little distri...
68 {Jack Berne} Raising 2.2 million for charity from the age of 10
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode we are examining a very different kind of challenge. The journey of launching and running a national charity at the age of 10.Jack Be...
67 {Wayne Reuben} When work stress sends you to hospital
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Work, life balance is something we are all becoming a lot more aware of, but being aware and enacting it are two very different things.Most of us will...
66 {Ellen Howland} The things you don't know about chronic pain
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are delving into the topic of ‘Chronic pain’. It’s a term that is being used more and more often, but for those on the outsid...
65 {Jess Lawton} Why I chose surgery to lose 48 kilos
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode we are welcoming back my incredible friend Jess Lawton who you might remember from episode 22 “When no one notices you have anxiety...
64 {Kim Grundy} Losing a child at 23 weeks pregnant
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: neo natal death and miscarriageWhile we have previously touched on difficult pregnancies, today’s episode follows one incredibly st...
63 {Di Leal} In 40 days my daughter, husband and I got cancer
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I am so excited to introduce you to a guest who is extremely special to me. I want to introduce you to my beautiful Aunty Di.This is ...
62 {Josh Marshall} MS diagnosis, a car crash and building a life after
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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61 {Imogen Carn} Complex grief after losing someone to suicide
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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60 {Peter Holtmann} Changing careers with no safety net
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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59 {Sarah Rusbatch} The impact of grey area drinking
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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58 {Jonathon Peatfield} How taking risks can lead to career success
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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57 {Ali Flynn} Part 2: Finding contentment in medical chaos
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: Strokes, medical recoveryWell we are properly into our second year of Challenges That Change Us and this week we are continuing with ...
56 {Ali Flynn} Part 1: My story of sexual abuse and trauma
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe we have made it to the first anniversary of Challenges That Change us?Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us on this journey,...
55 {Clifford Morgan} Leadership challenges and skills
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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54 {Jo Bird Part 2} Life with twin boys as a single mum
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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53 {Jo Bird Part 1} Going though IVF as a single woman
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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52 {Sami Kennedy-Sim} Stroke at 24, Olympic Athlete at 25
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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51 {Tim Elliott} Being controlled by a highly religious sect
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses miscarriage, child abuse and domestic abuse.A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this we...
50 {Rachael Laurie} When things go wrong with pregnancy
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses miscarriage, and depression, and difficult child births.A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powe...
49 {Michael Were} Crisis support during the Lismore Floods
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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48 {Andrew Hall} How our nutrition influences how we feel
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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47 {Sienna Catterall} The path out of a dark head space
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses depression, suicide, self harm and brain cancerA huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this...
46 {Ben Law} Infertility in men
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode discusses infertility for men, mentions suicide, and a possible heart attack.A huge thank you to Project Health Mon...
45 {Nerissa Trindade} Being a full time carer for your partner
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software company that provides digital solutions for industry,...
44 {Martin Broad} Losing the ability to move and talk in 48 hours
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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43 {Carey Hauri} When a secret unravels your identity
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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42 {Andy Gourley & Dave Connett} Red frogs and parenting tips
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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41 {Samuel Munday} A professional cyclist’s mindset post a crash
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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40 {Skye Hanley} Not letting your MS diagnosis limit you
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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39 {Alex Robinson} Menopause, Perimenopause and Postmenopause
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software company that provides digital solutions for industry,...
38 {Anna Lyon} The devastation of a sexual assault cover up
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: Sexual assault, Suicide, Losing a parent, Depression/anxiety, Post natal depression, Charging a perpetrator.This may not be the ...
37 {Brenda Denbesten} Wrongly accused and sent to prison
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: Drug crimes and false arrestsThis episode is a story that took me completely by surprise and had my jaw absolutely on the flaw.Our gu...
36 {Erica Smith} When your mum beats the cancer odds
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: Anxiety, panic attacks, cancerAt this point we all know that the events in our formative childhood years can have long reaching effec...
35 {Morgan T Nelson} Dream out loud - anything is possible
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: suicide, depression and substance abuse.This episode is all about what comes after the challenge.At 19, Morgan T Nelson found hi...
34 {Jess Galvin} When your child has a longterm mystery illness
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve spoken before about the horrifying experience of being in limbo when the medical industry cannot give you a diagnosis.Imagine what it’s like...
33 {Suz Greig} Life post acquired brain injury
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: brain injury and traumaThis is an extra episode that we have released just to thank you all for listening.Today’s guest is Suz Grei...
32 {Allan Parker} An expert negotiator’s advice on challenging conversations
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes one of the greatest challenges can be our interactions with other people. Settling disputes, overcoming inter-personal conflict or just reac...
31 {Daniel Bentley} From Agoraphobia to the Kokoda Trail
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses anxiety, depression and agoraphobia.We have spoken about anxiety and depression on this podcast before, but wh...
30 {Marie-Claire Seeley} A common disorder that drs haven’t heard about
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Challenges That Change Us Marie ClaireBattling any illness is a challenges in and of itself, but when it comes to often unknown autonomic conditions, ...
29 {Andrea Wildenthal Hanson} Live your life, not your diagnosis
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In previous episodes we have discussed long term illness, but this week we are getting specific by talking to Andrea Wildenthal Hanson about the chall...
28 {Rob Sams} What happens when you call lifeline?
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicide and depression.If you are struggling, please call lifeline on 13 11 14.After a few weeks of episodes d...
27 {Aggie Seiler} The recovery journey from child sexual abuse
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses childhood sexual abuse and depression.In Australia support for sexual assault survivors is available at 1...
26 {Jessica Macguire} Chronic stress and the vagus nerve
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses mental health, depression and anxiety as well as chronic pain.Jessica Macguire who has worked as a trauma info...
25 {Roger Sutherland} The crippling effects of work stress
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses depression, anxiety, PTSD, strokes and stressful work environments.For this episode we are joined by Roger Sut...
24 {Catherine Stephen} Receiving a cancer diagnosis you are too young for
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer, and endometriosisThis episode’s guest is an incredibly strong woman who has battled through a lot.Ca...
23 {Cheryl Wilson) When your adopted mother shows a strong dislike for you
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode discusses family dysfunction.This weeks episode brings a story from someone who has truly lived a life.From leaving home...
22 {Jess Lawton} When no one notices you have anxiety
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While we have talked about mental health throughout this podcast, in this weeks’ episode we will be specifically discussing anxiety.Our guest for th...
21 {Andrea Bishop} Starting running and the challenges you’ll experience
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is going to be a bit of a change of pace.As we approach spring, many of us will be starting to think about getting moving and ge...
20 {Virginia Tapscott} The many impacts of sexual abuse
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permiss...
Bonus: Words Of Wisdom from past episodes
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we get through this week we thought we'd give you something a little extra. We're approaching episode 20, which means we have 19 episodes of wisdom...
19 {James & Kristy Thomas} The seasons of grief
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we will be talking about grief and loss with two people who have made it their personal goal to help others through the grieving ...
18 {Prudie Woods} Being short stature in average height world
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we will be talking to my good friend Prudie Woods, whose incredibly strong daughter Rosie went to school with my own daughter.As ...
17 {Jessica Quigley} The ongoing effects of childhood trauma
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger Warning** today’s episode discusses addiction, abuse, depression and suicide.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Gi...
16 {Kamahl Simon} From bullied to business coach
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we will be talking to a truly influential man who I have known for a very long time.Kamahl Simon is a business coach who coaches ...
15 {Dr Rachel Horton) Being a woman in the military and sport
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Challenges That Change Us RachelIn today’s episode we will be talking to my the incredible Dr Rachel Horton, a woman with an absolutely amazing stor...
14 {Dane O'Connor} Living with an incurable cancer
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of anxiety, depression and suicide.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give ...
13 {Mia Madafferi} Narcissists, High Conflict Personalities and Coercive Control
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of coercive control and domestic abuse.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. G...
12 {Matty Hourigan} Losing a loved one to suicide
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give ...
11 {Michael Crossland} Truly living despite the odds
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we will be hearing from the incredible Michael Crossland, a businessman, elite sportsman and motivational speaker.After overcomin...
10 {Chelsea Pottenger} Perinatal, meditation and self care
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of perinatal depression, anxiety and suicide.This may not be the right time or the right episode to...
9 {Ana-Maria Georgieva} Unshakeable Confidence and Making Change
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give ...
7 {Elizabeth McNeil} The medical waiting game
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we will be talking about the waiting game that comes with medical issues and just how much stress that can cause.This episode’s...
6 {Dylan Lewis} Moving through dark thoughts and dark times
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give ...
5 {Grace Hamilton} Handling personal and professional loss
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 of Challenges That Change Us we will be speaking with the incredible Grace Hamilton. Grace is an Australian Rugby union player and Captai...
4 {Dave Ballard} Returning to action after an injury
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 4 of Challenges =That Change Us, which will be quite different to the others.Every few episodes I will be taking to an expert in th...
3 {Sarah Hayles} How to be you and harness your inner critic
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third episode of Challenges That Change Us, today’s episode discusses medical testing, the waiting game and the inner critic.Physical...
2 {James Horsburgh} Handling the negative to live the positive
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the podcast Challenges that Change Us, where we interview people who have overcome or dealt with challenges to find o...
1 {Sarah Davidson} The power of mindset & sloth Sundays
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the podcast Challenges That Change Us, where we interview people who have overcome or dealt with challenges to find out how they over came ...
Introducing: Challenges That Change Us
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this trailer for Challenges That Change Us to see if this podcast full of inspiring stories is for you.You can find more in our facebook gro...