THIS IS ME

THIS IS ME

Everybody has a story. You can walk past a stranger in the street or see them on socials and think 'what a wonderful life they have'. But... what's happened to them in real life? This is Me is a weekly podcast that talks to everyday Australians about their Life Changing Moments. Episode 1 is released Monday 22nd of June 2020

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May 15, 2023 54 mins

This is possibly the most inspirational story on this podcast. Lee was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour 2 years ago and was given months to live. His positive mindset and outlook on life as well as his desire to help people is not only keeping him well but helping everyone around him learn what's really important.

 

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In this episode hear Tenai's story from her baby born prematurely to suffering permanant facial paralysis to the devastation of her son being kidnapped and the battle to regain custody.

 

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This story is filled with unimaginable loss, domestic violence and post natal anxiety as well as a birth that nearly killed both Mum and baby. But it is also a story of strength, power and a new found happiness. 

 

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In this episode we hear from former profesional footballer Patrick Meehan who suffered a devastating car crash leaving him in a wheelchair and unable to speak. This is an inspiring story of human strength and determination. 

 

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In this episode of This Is Me we hear from former Miss World Australia and channel 7 presenter Courtney Thorpe. Hear about how her self worth hit rock bottom, her battle with post natal depression and navigating life as a single Mum.

 

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April 9, 2023 1 min

Welcome to season 4 of This Is Me. In this season we hear inspiring stories of everyday Australians and the battles they come through. From domestic violence, to infidelity, to post natal depression, tragic accidents and more. Season 4 is coming Monday 18th April 2023.

 

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TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains talk about depression and eating disorders.

In this episode Jess shares the story of her battle with eating disorders. She hit rock bottom and decided she was the only person that could get herself through it. Hear her inspirational story. 

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August 22, 2021 24 mins

This episode we hear Asha and Christian's story. They are the son and daughter of Nick & Judy Tsalikis from episode 4 and share their heartache of losing their sister Sam. 

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In this episode we hear from Laura who's going through the unthinkable but with her husband Lee's positive outlook they are facing it with a super human courage and strength. 

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This week we hear from Rachel Montgomery, she is a domestic violence and breast cancer survivor. Hear her inspiring story. 

 

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Kat Deluca always wanted kids but the beginning wasn't the magical feeling she imagined. In this episode she shares her story of going through severe postnatal anxiety.

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July 28, 2021 42 mins

In this episode Nick & Judy Tsalikis share their story of their much loved and popular daughter Sammy who was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is an inspirational story of her strength, dealing with a terminal diagnosis and not making her baby daughter's first birthday. 

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Brent Simpson is known for joining a Gold coast bikie gang and going to jail for drug importation but the story of how he went down that path is shocking. This is a story of sexual abuse, child neglect, homelessness, drugs and a life of crime. Until he decided to change his life forever.  

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Sophia has not just one devastating story but many. From child sexual abuse to domestic violence to her family wanting her dead for her religious choice. Depression, alcoholism, self harm and then ovarian cancer. This is an incredible and inspirational story from an amazingly strong woman.

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From the outside it looks like Rachel Thaiday has it all. A qualified personal trainer, with 2 successful podcasts and married to ex Broncos and Queensland rugby league player Sam Thaiday. In this episode Rachel opens up about the crippling post natal depression she suffered and the continued guilt she feels over it today. 

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July 5, 2021 1 min

Everyday Australians share their life changing moments in this powerful weekly podcast. 

Everybody has a story and that story will always help someone else.

Season 3 is coming Monday 12th July.

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In this episode Craig opens up about the abuse his children suffered at the hands of their Mum and stepdad. He tells the story of how his attempt to kill him didn't go to plan and how things spiraled out of control into a life of drugs and jail.

A trigger warning this episode contains discussion of addiction and child sexual abuse.

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In this episode Josh opens up about growing up in a religious cult, a childhood full of abuse and how he had to leave the church after coming out as gay.

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In this episode former Nova radio announcer Katie Mattin talks about the rejection she felt after being adopted as a baby, when complications with the pregnancy of her twins led to doctors advising she terminate one, her diagnosis and outlook on life following her MS diagnosis and the heartache of losing her Mum mid flight to the UK.

 

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This week we hear from a female soldier who was drugged and sexually abused by her partner. After having to leave her young son for months on end whilst away with the Australian military, the horrific things she witnessed left her with PTSD

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