Speak Your Truth

Coming of Age: A Conversation on Becoming, Belonging & Being

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What does it really mean to come of age?

In this intimate and deeply reflective conversation, Pri sits down with Sri Lankan-Australian writer Yasasi Malmeewala, author of Coming of Age—a powerful collection of poetry and prose that explores girlhood, grief, identity, and the quiet complexity of becoming.

From navigating dual identities and diaspo...

Future Builders!

Featuring: Nivanthi Reji
Educator | Careers Adviser | Industry Connector

Where Schools + Industry Unite to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce.

In this powerful episode of Future Force Live, host Pri is joined by renowned educator and careers adviser Nivanthi Reji to unpack one of the most urgent challenges facing our communities:
the disconnect between schools and industry.

With over a decade working across Syd...

Reclaiming Your Narrative
Because you were never meant to live someone else’s story.

In this powerful and reflective episode, Pri invites all—especially those navigating midlife, identity shifts, and quiet reinvention—into a deeply grounding conversation about authorship, truth, and becoming.

So much of who we believe ourselves to be was shaped by expectations, survival, and roles we learned to perform. This ep...

Speak Your Truth – Money Stress & Mental Health

Money stress is one of the most common — and least openly discussed — pressures in our lives. In this episode of Speak Your Truth on Alive 90.5FM, host Pri Abayakoon is joined by trusted financial adviser Ashish (Ash) Thadani, Director of Investlink Group, for an honest and reassuring conversation about how finances affect our mental health.

Together, they unpack...

When My Father Speaks His Truth – Lessons Without a Blackboard

On this special episode of Speak Your Truth, I step out of the presenter’s chair and into something far more personal — a conversation with my  father.

This is not an interview.
It is a reflection on a life shaped by service, learning, and love.

From a childhood guided by a principal father and a teacher mother, to a calling that led him into c...

Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You
Episode: Coaching That Changes You: Identity, Action & Empowerment

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of motivation—but an identity you’ve outgrown?

In this episode of Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You, we sit down with Sydney‑based empowerment coach Sophie Lorre for an honest, practical conversation about what coaching really is,...

What happens when teens stop scrolling and start reflecting?

On this episode of Speak Your Truth with Pri on Alive 90.5FM, Pri sits down with Davina Raj, a thoughtful Year 11 student, to unpack how social media is shaping young lives — both online and offline.

Sparked by a real-life conversation with a youth who reminded us that “not everything online is real — some of it’s glorified,” this show explor...

Today on the show, we welcome Pri Nola Gu Rie Physiotherapists back into the studio for another insightful radio chat.

In this session, we’re joined by a physiotherapist‑turned injury management consultant and the founder of iPrana, responding to some thoughtful questions sent in by different sections of our community.

This conversation is not medical advice, but a relaxed and informative discussion designed to help listeners...

Breaking Barriers & Building Futures: Mental Health, Cultural Identity & Unlocking Youth Potential

Host: Pri – Speak Your Truth, Alive 90.5FM

Guest: Aman Singh – Founder & Director, Noor Pathways

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This episode of Speak Your Truth shines a spotlight on the intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and the often unseen challenges faced by CALD youth in Australia. Host Pri is joined by A...