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Ep 40: Sara Carter – Leadership, Burnout & Knowing When to Walk Away
Welcome to today’s guest, Sara Carter. From working in Darwin to executive leadership roles in Timaru, Sara has built an incredible career in male-dominated industries while navigating the realities…
Ep 39: Belinda Van der Monde: A Mother’s Journey Through Haemophilia and Hepatitis C
Today’s guest is Belinda, a mother whose daughter Hayleigh was born with moderate haemophilia. What followed were years of hospital infusions, a Hepatitis C exposure through contaminated blood…
Ep 38: Lisa Fong - Fitness: How this habit can improve your mental health
Today’s guest is Lisa Fong. Lisa created Move It Mama around the philosophy of exercising for your mental health. Focusing on how it makes you feel, rather than just how you look.We’re reconnecting…
Ep 37: The Top Two Episodes
After doing this show for nearly two years I wanted to take you back. Today I am going to share with you the top 2 episodes. In each story you’ll hear courage, raw honesty, and the reminder that you…
Ep: 36: Anna & Kent Gibbons - Turning Loss into Something Meaningful and Pain into Purpose
Today, I’m joined by Anna Gibbons, a mother of four and wellbeing coach, who tragically lost her second eldest child to depression in June 2024. This heartbreak reshaped her life and sparked her…
Ep 35: Krissy Christensen - Please Say Their Name – Stories of the Death of a Child
Today on Real Lives Raw Stories, I’m joined by Krissy Christensen, compiler of the powerful book Please Say Their Name.Drawing on her experience as a nurse, celebrant and friend, Krissy has gathered…
Ep 34: Karen Hattaway - “C.R.E.A.M” It Rises to the Top. From Cheese Rolls to Award Winning Restaurants
Today on Real Lives Raw Stories, I’m joined by Karen Hattaway — restaurateur and entrepreneur. But her story goes far deeper — as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, she’s turned her experiences…
Ep 33: Tali Taulago-Leauma - The Silent Struggles of a Young Widow
Tali, is a remarkable and resilient young woman who has faced unimaginable loss. Just days before Christmas in 2021, she lost her husband — the love of her life — and soon after, her beloved mum.Tali…
Ep 32: Jared Rogers - HIIT for Hope & Your Chance to Break a Guinness World Record
Today I’m joined by Jared Rogers — the personal trainer on a mission to bring 10,000 Kiwis together for the world’s biggest HIIT workout. We talk about the vision behind HIIT FOR HOPE, the challenges…
Ep 31: Christina Thornton - Breaking the Cycle: Christina’s Journey of Resilience
In this episode, Christina shares her powerful journey from a childhood shaped by addiction and trauma to building a successful career and creating a new life in New Zealand. Becoming a mum marked…
Ep 30: Marina Shearer - Breaking the Silence on Her Family’s Untold History
Today we hear from Marina Shearer. Marina has been on an extraordinary journey of discovery, delving into her family’s remarkable — and at times harrowing — history. Her search uncovered her…
Ep 29: Sharon Armstrong - Relationship Scams: It's Simple Really.
In this episode, we meet Sharon Armstrong—justice advocate, author, and speaker. In 2011, Sharon’s life changed overnight when she was arrested in Argentina, caught in an international drug scam that…
Ep 28: Brenda Bickerstaff - My Journey Through Alcoholism
Today, we’re joined by Brenda — a brave and inspiring woman who opens up about her journey through alcoholism. From losing control and hitting rock bottom to finding the strength to rebuild her life,…
S1E25 EP 25: Shell Withers - A case of the ole bipolar
Today, we’re joined by Shell Withers, who was unexpectedly diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 35.She shares her journey and the realities of living with bipolar disorder—the stigma, the challenges of…
Ep: 27: Ryan Astle - What it means to be a BetterMan
Today, we’re joined by Ryan Astle, the founder of Better Man, an initiative dedicated to redefining masculinity and encouraging men to embrace personal growth and emotional well-being. We’ll discuss…
Ep 26: From Diagnosis to Purpose - Primrose & Kathryn’s Journey with Breast Cancer & Altered Freedom
Today, we’re joined by Primrose and Kathryn, two incredible women who have faced breast cancer and turned their journey into something meaningful: Altered Freedom, an initiative that provides…
Ep 24: Jessie Johnson - Building a Village: How Dew Drops Supports New Parents
In this episode, we learn about Dew Drops, a service dedicated to supporting new parents in New Zealand. Founder Jessie Johnson shares how her personal experiences shaped her passion for helping…
Ep 23: Kathy Guidi – My journey from Finance in San Francisco to somatic practice in New Zealand
Welcome to Real Women Raw Stories. Today, we’re joined by Kathy, who traded a high-powered finance career in San Francisco for a new life in New Zealand as a somatic practitioner. We’ll explore what…
Ep 22: Christa Jellyman – My journey with Cushing’s Disease
In this episode, Christa shares her journey from being an active young woman to navigating the challenges of Cushing's disease. After years of unexplained symptoms, she finally got the diagnosis…
Ep 21: Philly McMeekan - My journey with Alopecia
In this episode of Real Women Raw Stories, we sit down with Philly to discuss her journey with alopecia.She shares what alopecia is, how it presents, and the emotional challenges that come with hair…
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