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 ...
84 {Kelly Kessler} When perfectionism meets body image disorder
22 Oct 2023
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Trigger warning: Anorexia, perfectionism, panic attacks Body image disorders can occur for a nu...
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...
82 {Steph Wanless} The emotional repercussions of two premature births
08 Oct 2023
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Trigger warning: This episode discusses premature birth, postpartum depression and anxietyFor those ...
81 {Sally Douglas} Grieving after mum’s unexpected death
01 Oct 2023
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Trigger warning: grief, miscarriageGrief has been a common theme on this podcast, but often it has b...
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...
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 horre...
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 common...
77 {Hannah Campbell} The controlling thoughts behind anorexia
03 Sep 2023
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Trigger warning: eating disorders and depressionEating disorders are a mental disorder that is gaini...
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...
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 sto...
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
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Resilience courseTo subscribe to our resilience course use this link: https://altitudefitnessarmidal...
72 {Salam Qaro} Escaping the mass murder of your community
30 Jul 2023
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Trigger warning: This episode covers the details of a genocide and discusses murder, rape, assault, ...
71 {Marnie Thomas} How a wellbeing focus helps those with challenges
23 Jul 2023
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For this episode we’re going to have a little change of pace with an expert to give us some amazin...
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 o...
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 famil...
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 r...
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 enactin...
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 use...
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 ...
64 {Kim Grundy} Losing a child at 23 weeks pregnant
04 Jun 2023
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Trigger Warning: neo natal death and miscarriageWhile we have previously touched on difficult pregna...
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 ...
62 {Josh Marshall} MS diagnosis, a car crash and building a life after
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
61 {Imogen Carn} Complex grief after losing someone to suicide
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
60 {Peter Holtmann} Changing careers with no safety net
07 May 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
59 {Sarah Rusbatch} The impact of grey area drinking
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
58 {Jonathon Peatfield} How taking risks can lead to career success
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
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 Th...
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 m...
55 {Clifford Morgan} Leadership challenges and skills
03 Apr 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
54 {Jo Bird Part 2} Life with twin boys as a single mum
26 Mar 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
53 {Jo Bird Part 1} Going though IVF as a single woman
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
52 {Sami Kennedy-Sim} Stroke at 24, Olympic Athlete at 25
12 Mar 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
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...
50 {Rachael Laurie} When things go wrong with pregnancy
26 Feb 2023
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Trigger warning: this episode discusses miscarriage, and depression, and difficult child births.A hu...
49 {Michael Were} Crisis support during the Lismore Floods
19 Feb 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
48 {Andrew Hall} How our nutrition influences how we feel
12 Feb 2023
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A big thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software comp...
47 {Sienna Catterall} The path out of a dark head space
05 Feb 2023
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Trigger warning: this episode discusses depression, suicide, self harm and brain cancerA huge thank ...
46 {Ben Law} Infertility in men
29 Jan 2023
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Trigger warning: This episode discusses infertility for men, mentions suicide, and a possible h...
45 {Nerissa Trindade} Being a full time carer for your partner
22 Jan 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
44 {Martin Broad} Losing the ability to move and talk in 48 hours
15 Jan 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
43 {Carey Hauri} When a secret unravels your identity
08 Jan 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
42 {Andy Gourley & Dave Connett} Red frogs and parenting tips
01 Jan 2023
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
41 {Samuel Munday} A professional cyclist’s mindset post a crash
25 Dec 2022
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
40 {Skye Hanley} Not letting your MS diagnosis limit you
18 Dec 2022
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
39 {Alex Robinson} Menopause, Perimenopause and Postmenopause
11 Dec 2022
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A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software com...
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 depre...
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 sur...
36 {Erica Smith} When your mum beats the cancer odds
20 Nov 2022
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Trigger warning: Anxiety, panic attacks, cancerAt this point we all know that the events in our form...
35 {Morgan T Nelson} Dream out loud - anything is possible
13 Nov 2022
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Trigger warning: suicide, depression and substance abuse.This episode is all about what comes a...
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 ca...
33 {Suz Greig} Life post acquired brain injury
01 Nov 2022
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Trigger warning: brain injury and traumaThis is an extra episode that we have released just to thank...
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 dispute...
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 anx...
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 whe...
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 t...
28 {Rob Sams} What happens when you call lifeline?
02 Oct 2022
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Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicide and depression.If you are struggling, please call li...
27 {Aggie Seiler} The recovery journey from child sexual abuse
25 Sep 2022
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Trigger warning: this episode discusses childhood sexual abuse and depression.In Australia support f...
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 pai...
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 enviro...
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 incred...
23 {Cheryl Wilson) When your adopted mother shows a strong dislike for you
28 Aug 2022
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Trigger warning: this episode discusses family dysfunction.This weeks episode brings a story from so...
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 b...
21 {Andrea Bishop} Starting running and the challenges you’ll experience
14 Aug 2022
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This week’s episode is going to be a bit of a change of pace.As we approach spring, many of us wil...
20 {Virginia Tapscott} The many impacts of sexual abuse
07 Aug 2022
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**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse.This may not be the right time...
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 epi...
19 {James & Kristy Thomas} The seasons of grief
31 Jul 2022
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In today’s episode we will be talking about grief and loss with two people who have made it their ...
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 daug...
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 no...
16 {Kamahl Simon} From bullied to business coach
10 Jul 2022
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In today’s episode we will be talking to a truly influential man who I have known for a very long ...
15 {Dr Rachel Horton) Being a woman in the military and sport
03 Jul 2022
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Challenges That Change Us RachelIn today’s episode we will be talking to my the incredible Dr Rach...
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 b...
13 {Mia Madafferi} Narcissists, High Conflict Personalities and Coercive Control
19 Jun 2022
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of coercive control and domestic abuse.This may n...
12 {Matty Hourigan} Losing a loved one to suicide
12 Jun 2022
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.This may not b...
11 {Michael Crossland} Truly living despite the odds
05 Jun 2022
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In today’s episode we will be hearing from the incredible Michael Crossland, a businessman, elite ...
10 {Chelsea Pottenger} Perinatal, meditation and self care
29 May 2022
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of perinatal depression, anxiety and suicide.This...
9 {Ana-Maria Georgieva} Unshakeable Confidence and Making Change
22 May 2022
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.This may not b...
7 {Elizabeth McNeil} The medical waiting game
08 May 2022
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In today’s episode we will be talking about the waiting game that comes with medical issues and ju...
6 {Dylan Lewis} Moving through dark thoughts and dark times
01 May 2022
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.This may not b...
5 {Grace Hamilton} Handling personal and professional loss
24 Apr 2022
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In episode 5 of Challenges That Change Us we will be speaking with the incredible Grace Hamilton. Gr...
4 {Dave Ballard} Returning to action after an injury
17 Apr 2022
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Welcome to episode 4 of Challenges =That Change Us, which will be quite different to the others.Ever...
3 {Sarah Hayles} How to be you and harness your inner critic
10 Apr 2022
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Welcome to the third episode of Challenges That Change Us, today’s episode discusses medical testi...
2 {James Horsburgh} Handling the negative to live the positive
10 Apr 2022
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Welcome to the second episode of the podcast Challenges that Change Us, where we interview people wh...
1 {Sarah Davidson} The power of mindset & sloth Sundays
10 Apr 2022
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Welcome to the podcast Challenges That Change Us, where we interview people who have overcome or dea...
Introducing: Challenges That Change Us
04 Apr 2022
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Listen to this trailer for Challenges That Change Us to see if this podcast full of inspiring storie...