Everyday Warriors Podcast
Trudie's mission is to ignite a beacon of resilience, and inspiration through heartfelt raw, real and authentic conversations with Everyday Warriors like herself. In this podcast, she delve's into the vulnerable and unfiltered stories of herself and her special guests, embracing the complexities of life's challenges and adversities. There are no preset questions, just real time conversations. By sharing personal journeys, insights, and triumphs, Trudie aims to empower her listeners with the courage and wisdom needed to navigate their own paths. There are no transcripts as you have to hear the emotion in the voices to truly comprehend their stories. Through openness and honesty, she foster's a community where authenticity reigns supreme and where every story has the power to spark transformation and ignite hope. Join her on this journey of discovery, growth, and unwavering hope as she illuminate's the human experience one conversation at a time.
Episodes
What happens when you're told your diagnosis is terminal, but something inside refuses to accept that timeline? In this deeply moving conversation, Kirsten shares her extraordinary journey with stage four metastatic melanoma, diagnosed just days before New Year's Eve in 2023.
As a seemingly healthy 37-year-old homeschooling mother of two running a successful cake decorating business, Kirsten's...
What happens when your entire life changes in a single moment? For Kiwan Amey, that moment came on May 5th, 2017, when a driver pulled out in front of his motorcycle on a North Carolina highway. One month later, he woke from a medically induced coma to discover he had lost his eyesight completely.
Before the accident, Kiwan was living a full life as a US Air Force in-flight refueling specialist, entrepreneur,...
Meet Em, an incredible woman whose world began to shift in the most powerful way after receiving an ADHD diagnosis. What once felt like constant chaos and confusion finally started to make sense. The way she thought, felt, worked and related to those around her. Suddenly, pieces of her childhood, family dynamics and business life started falling into place.
In today’s episode, we have a deeply honest conversation about...
Trauma doesn’t always scream. Sometimes, it whispers in sleepless nights, sudden mood swings or a nervous system that never really switches off.
In this episode, I open up about my own experience with trauma, of how it crept into my life in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time. The anxiety, the depression, the moments of hypervigilance that made it hard to trust anyone or relax. The flashbacks, emotional outburst...
Meet Christina, a proud mum of two who made the brave move from Indonesia to Australia, chasing a new life filled with hope and opportunity. In the beginning, her marriage felt strong and full of dreams for the future. But after the birth of their children and the pressures of a struggling business, cracks began to show.
Cultural differences and being so far from home left Christina without a reference point for what w...
Welcome to Part VIII of my time with WA Police, the final chapter in a series that’s been deeply personal and incredibly emotional for me to share. A journey that spanned almost eight years and changed my life in ways I’m still learning to understand.
In this final instalment, I talk about the long, drawn-out process of medical retirement, the waiting and uncertainty. The months of living in limbo, unable to work, unab...
Today’s episode is one that will stay with you long after it ends.
Meet Irina, an extraordinary woman whose journey through motherhood is nothing short of remarkable. Her story is layered with strength, loss, resilience and an unwavering commitment to creating a nurturing, supportive environment for children to grow and heal.
From the deeply personal path of IVF to becoming a mother, to opening her heart and home throu...
Bonus Episode Alert – We’re Turning 1!
What a year it has been! From what started as an idea to becoming a global podcast, we’ve shared stories that matter, connected with incredible guests and reached listeners in over 30 countries and 111 cities. With 13 inspiring guests, countless lessons and a whole lot of growth, this journey has been nothing short of amazing!!
As your host, I’ve learnt so much about myself, the pr...
Welcome to Part VII of my eight part series about my time with WA Police.
I thought changing stations would bring relief, but boy was I was wrong. Moving to Narrogin wasn’t an escape, it was a deeper dive into the harsh reality of a broken system. The culture of the agency was toxic, and no matter where I went the issues followed.
The weight of it all finally broke me. I had a breakdown at work and was subsequently diag...
Meet Hayley, a successful businesswoman with a heart for her community who stepped up during devastating floods, determined to make a difference. But in an unexpected turn, her act of generosity led to legal charges, forcing her to navigate a system that saw her intentions differently.
As she faced the weight of a guilty plea, life dealt her another blow, her best friend’s heartbreaking cancer diagnosis. And just when...
Welcome to Part VI of my 8 episode series about my time with WA Police.
In this episode, I take you back to my time in Leonora, a chapter that shaped me in ways I never expected. As my first regional posting, I arrived with the best intentions of bringing peace and connection to the wider community. However, it became the beginning of the end of my career.
The weight of organisational and operational trauma took its to...
Meet Richa, a woman of courage and resilience who left her home in India to travel before calling Australia home. Hear her story about the reality of immigration often brings more than just cultural differences, it comes with the challenge of rebuilding your life from the ground up, often without the familiar support of family and lifelong friends. How it can be a lonely and overwhelming experience, especially when fa...
Welcome to Part V of my 8 episode series about my time with WA Police.
Today, I’m diving into a pivotal chapter of my life, my time at a police station where I had the unique opportunity to learn more about drugs, the not so good side of life and the complexities of policing. It was a time of immense growth and challenge where I was fortunate to work with a super supportive team and learn from an incredible ...
Meet Dana, a remarkable woman who faced a near-death experience after the birth of her third child due to postnatal preeclampsia, a condition many don’t know enough about but desperately should.
Today’s episode is one of resilience, hope, and a fierce determination to create change. Her journey didn’t end in the hospital. She’s taken those harrowing moments and turned them into a mission by raising awareness about this...
Welcome to Part IV of my 8 episode series about my time with WA Police.
In this episode, we dive into an exciting and transformative chapter of my career, working on a major project that truly tested my limits and expanded my skill set. From getting out of probation early to learning an overwhelming amount of information in record time, I found myself traveling across the state, setting up training packages, and steppi...
Meet Jacky, a woman of incredible courage and resilience. For over 25 years, she carried the heavy burden of trauma from burnout, allowing it to shape her life and her sense of self. But today, she’s rewriting her story.
Jacky has embarked on a transformative healing journey, stepping into her power and reclaiming her life. She’s here to share how she found the strength to let go of the pain that once defined her and h...
Join me for the third episode in my 8 part series about my time with WA Police.
In this episode we dive into my second and final rotation as a Probationary Constable - my time at North West Metro Response.
This was like being thrown into the deep end of response policing dealing with everything from family domestics to disturbances, from welfare checks to sudden deaths and fatal accidents. Life on th...
Today’s episode is a little different and a whole lot of fun because I have a very special guest, my husband Steve! He’s here to turn the tables and interview me about my recent 7-day supported hike along the stunning Cape to Cape track. But don’t let the "support person" title fool you, this man was equal parts cheerleader, chauffeur, gear hauler, and accommodation extraordinaire.
Together, we’ll unpack the ...
Join me for the second episode in my 8 part series about my time with WA Police.
In this episode we dive into my first rotation after graduating from the academy—my time on the "Booze Bus." This was a whirlwind experience, packed with a mix of adrenaline, rookie mistakes, and unforgettable moments. From setting up Random Beath Checks to encountering all sorts of characters on the road, it was a real...
Meet Rosie, a married mum of three and a former NSW police officer who has faced incredible adversity. Medically discharged due to PTSD, Rosie has not only overcome her own challenges but has become a powerful advocate for first responders and veterans, driven by her own experiences and the fact that her husband serves in the army.
As the founder of Tactical Yoga Australia and the host of her own podcast “Triumph Beyo...
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