The Gold Diggers
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
That's a Christmas Wrap!
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive Christmas 'Wrap' special, Ang and Beck, along with producer Dave, engage in a fun and humorous discussion filled with personal reflect...
Finding Success in Work, Life, Love, and The Arts
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Shelling is a successful businesswoman, mother & a gifted singer. In today's episode Ruth shares her inspiring journey through motherhood, lo...
Mateship is the Key
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ang and Beck delve back into the critical topic of mateship and men's mental health with guest Shane King. Shane shares his personal journey of overco...
Transforming Grief into a Legacy
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine loosing your soul mate to cancer only a short time into marriage. This is the sad reality for todays guest Leah Polwarth . Raising their young...
Rapping Through Redemption
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Jack, who shares his transformative journey from a troubled upbringing to becoming a rapper & motivational speaker. Jack open...
The Power of Storytelling
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ang and Beck engage in a heartfelt conversation with Kerrie Atherton, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming addiction & profound loss.Ker...
Navigating the Storm: Overcoming Domestic Violence & Alcoholism
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet Sharlene King who courageously shares her journey through motherhood, postnatal depression, and alcoholism. Sharlene's story is one ...
Everyday Joy: Life With A Child with Down Syndrome
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, hosts Ang and Beck welcome Dave McNair to discuss his inspiring journey in the homelessness sector and the profound impact of childhood ...
Cherishing Every Moment: Robyn's Story of love & loss
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet Robyn Longley, who shares her profound journey through grief and resilience. Robyn recounts the tragic loss of her daughter, Nicole,...
Facing the Law: Darryl's Life Changing Moment
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Ang and Beck sit down with Darryl who shares his journey through ADHD, depression, and anxiety, highlighting a pivotal incid...
The Kindness Movement: How 'Humankind' is restoring faith in humanity
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Ang is joined by Dave to discuss their new TV show, "Humankind," which highlights acts of kindness across Australia.Despite B...
The power of forgiveness: Justin's journey of redemption
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, hosts Ang and Beck welcome Justin Lippiatt, who shares his compelling life journey from his upbringing in South Africa within the gang scen...
How One Night Changed Darren's Life Forever
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Ang and Beck chat with Darren Belling, who shares his survival story after a devastating car accident at 18 left him in a wheel...
Footy, Fame and Family: Australia's Got Talent star Justin Geange reveals all
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we meet Justin Geange, former mascot 'Buck' for the Brisbane Broncos, former "Australia's Got Talent" contestant, plumber, and family man. ...
Resilience & Gratitude: From Adversity to Community Support
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Ang and Beck engage with Leonie Mulgrew, who shares her compelling journey of overcoming childhood trauma and finding purpose. ...
Mateship & Men's Mental Health
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Sam Parker, founder of "Grab Life by the Balls," to discuss men's health and the power of community. Sam shares his journey and t...
Addiction Ripples: A daughters addiction & a mother's love
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ang & Beck welcome Janet Paine, author of "Addiction Ripples." Janet shares her poignant 20-year journey as a mother dealing with her daughter's d...
Raising a Child with Disabilities - A parents perspective
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ang and Beck welcome Danielle Lenord, a dedicated mother and advocate for children with disabilities. Danielle shares her emotional journey, sta...
The Good & The Bad Times - Caviar & Cactus
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Ang and Beck catch up on their recent adventures and personal milestones.Ang shares vivid stories from her European travels, ...
The journey of Wellness & self discovery - Derek Rogers
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ang and Beck welcome wellness coach Derek Rogers, who shares his journey from a happy-go-lucky childhood in Melbourne to a fulfilling career in hortic...
Overcoming Childhood Sexual Abuse - Dave Adamson
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Dave Adamson, who bravely shares his traumatic journey of sexual abuse as a child and its profound impact on his life.Dave recoun...
A triumphant comeback story from Hopeless, Drunk and Homeless - Jim Dawson
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ang & Beck interview 83 year old Jim Dawson, who shares his powerful journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and homelessness. Jim reco...
Living with OCD: Simon's journey to mindfulness
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet Simon, a social worker and therapist who has battled OCD for over 30 years. Simon shares his unique journey, from growing up in Adel...
Tackling Men's Mental Health Head-On: Jon Morgan
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet Jon Morgan, the founder of Marcus Mission, an organisation with a goal to reduce the mental health in men over 18 years old.John's u...
Legless: Amputee Paula Gowland's Journey from Trauma to Triumph
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the remarkable Paula Gowland, a devoted mother and amputee, recounts her life before and after a devastating freak accident that led to the...
Overcoming Breast Cancer: A Survivors Story - Jaya McIntyre
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaya McIntyre, a talented photographer and courageous breast cancer survivor, opens up about the harrowing trials of her illness, and the importance o...
Drumming Through Parkinson's with Faith and Fortitude - Chris Bishop
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris shares his inspiring journey, from his early passion for music and teaching to the challenges posed by his more recent diagnosis. He discusses t...
Leaving a Fundamentalist Sect - Rosie Rasmussen
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie Masmussen discusses her departure from a fundamentalist sect, and her previous marriage, to embrace a new life.Raised within the strict confines...
endED: A mission to create hope and support for sufferers of eating disorders
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ang and Beck sit down with Mark Forbes, a distinguished business owner turned philanthropist, to explore his transition from corporate success t...
From Broken to Unbreakable: A Survivors Journey to Freedom from Abuse
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Janelle courageously opens up about her past struggles with trauma, abuse, a battle with cancer, and a severe car accident that has left her with perm...
Forensic Crash Investigator - Carl Christensen
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we had Carl Christiansen, the ex-head of the Sunshine Coast Police Forensic Crash Investigation Unit. This episode is not for the faint-hearted ...
Serving Up Success: A Grand Slam Story
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Wimbledon champion surprises us in the studio today. Michelle Jaggard-Lai, a former tennis champion with a rich family background.In this gold diggi...
Strange Mothers Day Presents & Our Favourite Moments: Caviar & Cactus
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join Ang and Beck as they delve into the heartfelt realm of motherhood.Going deep, they open up about the real, raw and bittersweet journey...
Star of Stage, Screen and Chaplaincy
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode we delve into the multifaceted life of Cathie Clancy. A former TV series producer turned chaplain and musician, Cathie ope...
A self-love journey to over come Post-Natal Depression and a Stroke
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode Kay Macklin shares her inspiring journey through post-natal depression and recovery from a stroke. Kay's story is one of rem...
A Centennial Celebration of Gold Digging
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it! We are here celebrating our 100th episode of The Gold Diggers!This week we invite our very first guest Rayma from episode 2 -...
Cancer, Cruises, and Cameras
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcomed in to the Gold Digger's studio an inspiring man, Joe Surace, a resilient cancer survivor and passionate photographer.Joe opens up ab...
Rolling with the Punches
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the inspiring world of Nathan Tasman AKA MC Wheels in this episode. Nathan opens up about his journey as a rapper known as Mick Wheels, livi...
A Struggle Story All Men Should Hear
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man on a mission to not let life's adversities hold him down. In this episode we welcome Darren Lockwood in to the studio as he discusses his person...
Jailbreaks and breakthroughs
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This man's life is like nothing you have heard before. Ron Isherwood, a reformed criminal and former drug addict, recounts his transformational journe...
Get off your high horse and make the world a better place
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Gold Diggers Podcast we invite Tomarra Maund in to the studio. She is an accomplished event organiser with a very keen interest in th...
Professional Empath; joy in Aged Care and Alzheimers
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Gold Diggers welcome in the life-loving Megan Bennett. Megan discusses her role in pastoral care at a church, emphasising the importance...
Front Row Seat to Steve Jobs, War-torn Countries and Storytelling
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ang and Beck welcome in Stu Harris, a well-traveled photographer and filmmaker with a remarkable life story. Stu discusses his international...
Doctors, Dates and Teenage Dirtbags
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We'd love to introduce you to the most empathetic GP we've ever had on the show, welcome Dr. Kimberly Harper. Life hasn't always been easy on Kimberly...
Romance vs Reality
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentines Day!In this special Valentines Day episode Ang and Beck engage in a lighthearted and reflective conversation about Valentine's Day an...
How to Win and Lose Well
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of us knows the mystery guest and the other doesn't, this week it's Becks turn to dig the gold from Elijah ModlinElijah is an inspirational 20-yea...
Shaken And Stirred
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has everything to help you get in a positive mindset as you kick start 2024. In this episode Ang and Beck chat about the elaborate 21st J...
Ask Mum Anything
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brave idea, on the podcast this week Ang and Bec introduce their eldest children, Dara and Cartia to ask them ANYTHING!Dara, a recent music ...
Finding The Beauty In A War Zone
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wow - this woman will blow your mind. This week on the podcast Ang and Beck welcome in Kim Edwards, a grandmother, award-winning photographer, and als...
Who You Gonna Call? Ghostwriters
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Gold Diggers podcast, Ang and Beck chat to award-winning writer and editor, Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane. Roxanne shares her journey ...
Caviar & Cactus: So Much More (Gold) in 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ang and Beck bring in the new year with a Caviar and Cactus episode! The girls by chat about how life went in 2023 by sharing a few home truths and so...
The Gold of 2023
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ang and Beck wrap up the year by chatting about how the podcast went in 2023 by sharing a bit of behind the scenes action and also highlighting some o...
Gold Diggers Christmas Special
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ang, Beck and producer Dave want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! In this episode the team chat about all the important questions around Christmas....
Fame isn't all it's cracked up to be
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we have the fabulous Hayley Law joining us. She's a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and even a florist! We'll be diving into her incre...
Secrets to Living A Long Life
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Angela and Beck invite Beck's grandma, 99-year-old, Dorothy Moore, on to the podcast. Dorothy shares her life experiences, in...
Caviar or Cactus: Thanksgiving in the hard times
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thanksgiving themed episode, Ang chats about her recent UK adventure while Becks gearing up for grandmotherhood. Riding the wave of the curren...
The Secret to a Lasting Marriage
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET Russell and Debra as this awesome inspiring couple engage in a heartfelt conversation about their lives, friendships, and traumatic life experien...
Standing Well With An Unbreakable Spirit
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET Claire Roberts, author of 'Standing Well'. In this podcast Claire shares her journey of overcoming family suicides, a decade-long struggle with i...
Loss to Leadership: Educating Next Gen on Sustainability!
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET Jacqui Atique, the extraordinary CEO of ECOllaboration and the recent recipient of the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Sustainable Businesswoman ...
Empowering Bodybuilders: Overcoming Body Shaming Challenges
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part 2 with professional body builder, police officer Nicola Weaver and Sports and Nutrition Coach Kerryn Waters.If you missed part 1 ...
Bodybuilding inspo: discipline, dedication & donuts
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet professional body builder, ex police officer Nicola Weaver and Sports and Nutrition Coach Kerryn. This podcast goes deep into their experien...
A Step in the Right Direction. Careers, PHD’s, Podiatry and all things feet
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET AINSLIE - A high ranking podiatrist who’s born and bred on the Sunshine Coast QLD. Immediate Past Present Director of Australian Podiatry Assoc...
Caravans, Crocodiles, and Crazy Encounters: Producer Dave's Wild Adventure
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you put Dave Matthews, his very tolerant wife and three bored kids in a moving house the size of a postage stamp? Then send them ...
Putting Your Breast Stroke Forward. How competitive swimmer Angela Pond overcame setbacks to win in life and business.
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Angela an entrepreneur, wellness coach and competitive swimmer. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to train so hard for an event to only s...
Fat to Fit Mama. How a Mum of three small children lost 60 kilos and ran a half marathon in under a year.
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Carmen a marathon runner and fitness enthusiast, who just two years ago looked and felt very different to how she presents today. At the start of...
How to Celebrate Life’s Special Moments. We talk to Event Planner Michelle about creating a day to remember.
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET MICHELLE. An Event Planner and self professed professional photobomber. She admits to randomly appearing in hundreds of peoples photos on their m...
Mastering How to Live. A Balanced Life. How a tragedy that resulted in the death of her best friend became a second chance at life.
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET EVALYN a truly remarkable woman who juggles an award winning hair salon, managing a large workforce, achieving the number 1 wedding hair stylist ...
Turn Setbacks into Comebacks. We talk to the Founder and CEO of Lionhearted Foundation About Empowering Women In The Workplace.
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET JEANETTE. A corporate professional with a mission to empower women to rise up, know who they are and live on purpose. Having worked for most of h...
The Sound of Freedom Movie Review with Paul Mergard ~ the CEO of Anti child Trafficking NGO Destiny Rescue.
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET Paul a passionate leader, CEO and family man who dedicates his life to rescuing innocent children from sexual exploitation and from the hands of ...
"From Surfing Through Life To Finding Success": Teenage tearaway defies the odds and changes the future.
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET JAMIE, a Real Estate Agent who changed his life around from being a rebellious teenager and being expelled from school, to realising his future w...
Getting Abreast of the Perfect Bra. An uplifting podcast that’s all about boobs!
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET DANIELLE. A wife, mother of Twins and an expert Bra fitter. 80% of women are not fitted correctly for one of their most prominent assets, their b...
When Going Through The Fire, Just Keep Riding! Talking Fire Safety, Community Awards and the Surprising Impact Covid had on Mental Health.
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Steve! A local Firefighting hero who loves a good mountain bike trail and won the 2021 Australian Day Award for Sports and Recreation. Awarded fo...
Don’t MiiND If I Do - Talking Psychology, Teenage Mental Health, and an Exciting Brand New Interactive Resource about to be launched.
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET CARMEN A high achiever with a heart to help young people with their mental health. Carmen moved to Australia 7 years ago and couldn’t speak Eng...
CAVIAR & CACTUS: Talking Adventures, work/life balance, Bucket Lists and Introducing Cooper our new producer.
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join just the two of us this week as we chat about what’s on our bucket list after being inspired by Producer Dave who has taken a three month hiatu...
FREEDOM FIGHTER! A life devoted to rescuing child victims of human trafficking
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET NERILEE: An amazing and fearless woman who has braved many war zones and faced many dangers as she fights for the freedom of children. She is a l...
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Kelly a busy Mum, An Award Winning Business Woman and an Inventor of a new revolutionary product that every household should own. Kelly’s inven...
Do What You Do Best - How adventure tours, puppetry and saving Sun Bears go together.
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Doctor Sarah Pye an Author, University Lecturer and Environmentalist with her hand in many Pyes (excuse the pun). Sarah is passionate about conse...
THROW OUT THE SCALES - debunking the myths about peri-menopause and weight gain.
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET ANGE a sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist who trains elite athletes at olympic level. Ange runs her own business ~ Nutrition to Soar ~...
The Pursuit of Purpose - Speech Pathologist Lauren talks about her passion for purpose.
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marrying interracial presented many challenges for Lauren Kevu when she joined with husband Adam from the Solomon Islands. Not only did she have to ge...
Breaking Free from Negativity: The Journey of Simone Leslie
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Gold Diggers podcast, the hosts delve into the fascinating world of personal development with their guest, Simone Leslie. Simon...
CAVIAR AND CACTUS - The good, the bad, the ugly and a big announcement!
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ang and Beck talk highs and lows and catch up on the latest news in this weeks podcast. Beck reveals why she shunned the Royal Coronation and Ang surp...
Pump up the Pink. The power of a healthy body and mindset in overcoming mental health disorders.
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Bec aka pinkspiration Bec, a social media encourager who loves the colour pink. Bec has overcome many challenges in her life including Borderline...
Baywatch Who? Meet Kaitlyn Akers, the Real Lifesaving Superhero
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to be inspired and have some fun on this episode of The Gold Diggers podcast! Ang and Beck are joined by the amazing Kaitlyn Akers (aka Kati...
From Farm Girl To Philanthropy - Talking Business, Dreaming big, Taking Risks and Slaying Giants
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET ROZ A local Sunny Coast Legend who has built a hugely successful IGA Grocery Business with now 5 flagship stores servicing the entire Sunshine Co...
The Gold Diggers: Husbands Edition - A Lighthearted Look into their Personal Lives
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Gold Diggers, Ang and Beck invite their husbands, Tony and Noel in to the studio. This podcast is one in a million with 2 coupl...
Hunter and Gatherer - A professional hunter who loves serving his community
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET CALEB. A Passionate outdoors man who enjoys hunting, camping and teaching his kids survival skills. Caleb is a devoted family man, he’s been a ...
A Good Day to Die - Radiologist Oncologist Dr Colin Dicks talks about his latest book Death, Dying and Donuts
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author of his newly released book Death, Dying and Donuts, Dr Colin takes the mystery out of the taboo topic of dying. This is a conversation that he ...
Born with a Purpose in Mind - A Real Life Story from a Child of Gang Rape
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET JENNY GILPIN An international Public Speaker and Founder of City Hearts UK that provide safe housing for hundreds of victims of human trafficking...
Just A Little Bit Crazy. One Man + A Bicycle + An insane challenge + Courage = This weeks guest.
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET CLIVE An avid cyclist, adventurer and taking up such elaborate challenges that most would call him just a little crazy. There’s nothing that Cl...
Addict of Hope - Making an Impact to Displaced Families Fleeing ISIS
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET ASHLEIGH a humanitarian, charity worker and all round good human that dedicates her life to help Syrian and Iraqi refugees integrate into Austral...
Footy, Footy, Family, Fathering, and did we say Footy?!
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET RUSTY a footy fan, PE Teacher for over 30 years and all round nice bloke. Russell Modlin is also a writer, mentor, husband and Father and current...
HOT OFF THE PRESS - Dining with dignitaries, meeting the Queen, War Rashens, Flying High and Dishing the dirt.
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we meet Ang’s Mum Pat, where she introduces her new book ‘Time of my life’ ~ a legacy book that documents her ancestral hi...
Caviar and Cactus: Royal Encounters, Book Buzz and Backfired pranks
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Caviar and Cactus Ang updates us on her trip to Europe and her chance sighting of King Charles; while Beck talks about a prank that...
Be Unashamedly You!
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET KELLY:- WINNER of the 2022 Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Award for micro business. Kelly has learned how to hustle through life to live the l...
The Ultimate Rent-A-Grandma
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET TRISH: From touring the world through the party decade of the 60s in an overcrowded combi van, to raising her children alone. Trish has finally f...
The Real Gold Diggers Part 2
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode we chat to Ally Jarvis. Wife to last weeks guest Simon. Ally is one of Ang’s closest and longest friends, but will she dish the di...
The Real Gold Diggers Part 1
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this two part series we talk to married couple Simon and Ally Jarvis about life, dating, ministry, parenting and pranks that go too far. Today we m...
Life Is One Awfully Big Adventure
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET LISA: Host of the podcast ‘Brave with Lisa’ and founder of the luxury boutique retreats of Arise Sanctuary. An exclusive get away for women t...
Lights, Camera, Challenges & Opportunities
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET JO: From Breakfast show Radio Host and TV presenter to winning a TV Wedding live on Channel Nines Today Show. Jo has lived her life and career in...
Against The Odds
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MEET ADAM. Born and raised in the Solomon Islands. Adam was born into severe poverty and given little odds for a bright future. Raised by parents with...