Do It for Dolly Day is almost upon us once again.     Tick, Kate and Meg’s determination to build a better world in Dolly’s honour, never fails to amaze and inspire me.   This year’s campaign is firmly centred around Dolly’s own words….’Speak even if your voice shakes’.   The Everett’s hope these words will always remain a beacon of hope, courage, and strength for anyone experiencing bullying.   Let’s help them break the silence through education, inspiration and the power of shared experiences. Register a fundraiser or donate to Dolly’s Dream Australia and help bring ..read more

The 9th of August 2002 changed our family forever.     This was the day our beautiful sister-in-law Gayle became caught in the PTO shaft of a post-hole digger while building their garden fence with her husband Mac.    22 years on and both Mac and Gayle continue to amaze their family and friends with their incredible resilience, tenacity, grace and kindness.     They have both worked very hard – harder than most when you understand the processes they go through even before they start their day.   To say they are inspirational is an understatement and something ..read more

Jonnie Larmore’s story is as fascinating as it is traumatic.     Jonnie was born into a cult called ‘The Children of God’ or ‘The Family International’, as it later became known.   While its origins in 1968 were relatively conservative, under evangelist David Berg’s leadership it quickly grew into an authoritarian cult engaging in the physical and sexual abuse of its children.   At one point, ‘The Family’ had more than 30,000 followers across the world including the Phoenix family and Jeremy Spencer of Fleetwood Mac fame.   Rates of drug addiction and suicide are well ..read more

‘Everything is possible’. This is the motto my guest today lives his life by.  He is easily one of the most inspirational men I have had the pleasure of chatting with. Perry Cross has a unique gift to motivate people through his words, his actions, and his humour.     He is certainly no ordinary man. With a string of awards to his name, he is known worldwide as a role model for the human spirit overcoming the odds.  His organisation, ‘The Perry Cross Foundation’, is on the cusp of finding a cure for paralysis.  After our interview, I was filled with a tremend ..read more

When we visited Fiji last year,  I found the stray animal population confronting.   While we were on the way to our beautiful resort, I googled 'animal shelters', to see if someone was helping these poor, sorry strays and came upon 'Animals Fiji'. Animals Fiji is a very well-respected shelter which, under the expert care of its founder, Casey Quimby, not only takes care of stray animals, but also provides animal welfare education to people,  and veterinary care to animals in need.   I hope you enjoy hearing Casey's story and will feel moved to support the shelter,  ..read more

WARNING:  Have running shoes at the ready - you are going to want to hit the track after you've heard this story!  I've wanted to share a weight loss story for quite a while but finding the right person hasn't been easy.....until now. It has taken Margaret Olive some time to get to where she is today on a road beset with setbacks and disappointment.  Hearing her story though, which is brutally honest but filled with humour and acceptance, is inspiring and one which proves you should never, ever give up.  I am so grateful to Marg for sharing her struggles and triumphs with m ..read more

In the middle of the dusty, basalt plains of Central Queensland lies something quite extraordinary.   Reaching the homestead complex at “Glen Elgin”, you would be forgiven for thinking you had been transported magically, to a faraway region where flowers grow in abundance and are tended to with love and dedication by their owners.      That love and dedication, (along with trying something new!) is evident through Anna Nicholson’s passion for the flower farm she has created alongside her husband Gill.   Amongst their already busy lives on a remote cattle and grain prop ..read more

Losing a child is a devastating experience to go through under any circumstance and at any age.   When that child has taken their own life however, the loss is magnified as family question even more deeply, the ‘why’.   This was certainly the case for the Stuart family.   Searching to give some meaning to his son’s death, Scott Stuart wanted to give back.  His goal has been to create awareness around suicide and the importance of talking to someone if you’re struggling.   Scott believes if he can prevent just one more family going through what his has experienced, then ..read more

I consider my guest this week to be the Wayne Bennett of the horse world. Behind his stern exterior, lies a man who is deeply passionate about his family, his students, and of course his beloved horses.  He is kind, understanding and there lurks within a wicked sense of humour.   John Arnold is a humble man who does not appreciate the accolades he is so deserving of.   When asked about his greatest achievements – they of course are not about his successes, but those of the many people he has mentored within the horse industry.   Past students I spoke with before I sat d ..read more

Australian journalist, radio host, television presenter and rugby league coach.  ⁣ ⁣These are just a few of the hats Rob Brough has worn during a career that spans 40 years.⁣ ⁣I first met Rob in the late 1990’s and was struck by his humility and kindness. ⁣ ⁣Rob has had times of immense sadness in life which has instilled in him much wisdom and courage.  ⁣ ⁣I hope you enjoy hearing from this remarkable man as he shares tales from his childhood through to his distinguished media career.  ..read more