Lives Worth Telling
My podcast is about digging deep into peoples stories and providing them with a platform to share their life and experiences with my listeners. This also allows their families and friends to have a record of their life, their stories and their voice....forever.
This is a podcast that you will keep coming back to!
Episodes
28 episodes
Creator of Fitness to a Tee, Fitness and Holistic Health Coach, Author, Fashion Model, Born in Zimbabwe, Elizabeth Chanakira Cancer Trust founder, with guest, Tee
In today's episode we meet the very charismatic Tee, who is the creator of the successful business, Fitness to a Tee.Tee was born in Zimbabwe and shares some wonderful stories about what life was like growing up with her siblings and fam...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:23:51
Born in Manchester, Life as a Twin and Growing up in a large family, with guest, Cath
In today's episode we recorded remotely with Cath, who lives in Manchester, UK. Cath was born in Manchester along with her twin sister Charlotte. Cath also has 2 other sisters and she shares some wonderful stories about her family and the conne...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:08:09
First time mum, breastfeeding, 8 week old baby and motherhood journey, with guest Hayley, Part 2
Today we continue the story of Hayley and chat about what life has been like so far in her motherhood journey. The last time we spoke, she was 36 weeks pregnant and very much looking forward to her future as a new mum.She shares her stor...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:15
Born in Chile and moved to Australia, Midwifery and MCH Career, Extensive Travel, with guest, Andrea
In today's episode we meet the fabulous Andrea who was born in Chile and moved to Australia with her family when she was 9 years old.She shares with us, the differences in culture she faced when her family arrived from Chile and settled ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:02:36
Foster Parent, Kindergarten Teacher, IVF Sole Parent and Navy Brat, with guest, Vanessa
Today we are recording on location in Lilydale in Melbourne with the awe-inspiring Vanessa. Vanessa's family lived in several locations across Australia including a post in America due to her father being in the Australian Navy.Vanessa h...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:25:06
Pioneer Aviation Teacher, Commercial Airline pilot, Teacher of the year in Victoria, with guest, Chris (Top Gun)
Today we meet a man who has not only been the pioneer but instrumental in creating the first aviation subject taught in a secondary school in Victoria.Chris grew up in Melbourne with his mum and sister and chats with us on what has shape...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:38:28
Family Business, Loss of a sibling from drug addiction, Online dating minefield, with guest, Karl
In today's episode we meet the very funny and king of one-liners, Karl. Karl lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and he grew up in bayside Melbourne with his family. He has had some challenging times in his life but his po...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:46:24
Life's turning points with Live Worth Telling host, Jodes - Part 2
Today we continue the story of Jodes and we have our guest host Tim, returning to complete Part 2. We begin the episode by discussing her life's turning points and how these have shaped her life so far.There's no doubt life has thrown he...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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54:50
Early Childhood Career and Parental Loss, host of Lives Worth Telling, Jodes - Part 1
Today we have a reversal where the guest interviews the host! Tim (S1 Ep3) is our guest host today and chats with the host of Lives Worth Telling, Jodes. Jodes grew up in Melbourne in a single parent family with her Dad. Her life changed over t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:54:33
First Pregnancy, Early childhood career and living in regional Victoria with guest, Hayley Part 1
In today's episode we meet Hayley and she is actually the daughter of Kimmy (from season 1). Hayley grew up in Melbourne with her family and has pursued an amazing career in Early Childhood Education. Hayley shares some beautiful stories about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:18:02
ADHD and Autism Diagnosis, Year 12 and Acting with guest, River
In today's episode we meet the very inspiring River and we chat with her about life and the challenges and triumphs she has experienced so far. We recorded on location with River and her beautiful new puppy, Daisy. River is 17 years old and liv...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:01:34
IT Career, Living in Hong Kong as a teenager, Parental Loss and Gadgets with guest, Nidan
In today's episode we meet Nidan, he grew up in Melbourne with his family and he has had some incredible opportunities throughout his life. He openly shares his stories with us and there were events that caused him great trauma that involved hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:25:40
Growing up in Australia and living in America, Gday from the USA host and TikTok sensation, Lady Amanda
Today our episode has been recorded remotely from Alabama, USA, with none other than Lady Amanda, host of the podcast, G'day from the USA and she also has a huge following on TikTok. Lady Amanda grew up in Melbourne with her family but an event...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:57:06
Nursing, Midwifery and IVF Nurse with guest, Chris
Today we are on location again but this time we are in Cape Woolamai in Phillip Island and we chat to the wonderful Chris who grew up with her family in The Basin in Melbourne. She shares her stories of resilience about her career and the chall...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:18:47
Nurse, Midwife and MCH Career, MS Diagnosis and talking about Miscarriage with guest, Flick
Today we chat with Flick as she shares so many beautiful highlights from her life so far. Flick grew up in Black Rock in Melbourne and has created a wonderful life with her family. She has had an incredible career as a Nurse, Midwife and Matern...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:40:40
Family Drug Addiction, Trauma, Alcoholism and Resilience with guest, Elisha
In today's episode we meet Elisha and she shares some incredible stories with us about her life. She grew up in Melbourne with her family and she created so many beautiful bonds with her extended family members. Life has definitely thrown her s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:46
Being a Paramedic, Travel and family Leukaemia with guest, Bec
Today we meet Bec, who grew up with her family in Research in Melbourne. She shares some fond memories about her family and her childhood with us. Her career as a Nurse and a Paramedic has been incredibly rewarding but hasn't come without chall...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:11:16
Season 1 Wrap up and FAQs
As we have come to the end of season 1, we take a look back at the episodes and guests we have met so far.We also hear about some questions that have been asked along the way about the podcast and the host.Stay tuned for Season 2....com...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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12:52
Nursing, Midwifery and MCH career, Loss of a sibling and travel with guest, Kerrie
In today's episode we meet the wonderful Kerrie, who shares some amazing stories about her life with us. She grew up in Brunswick in Melbourne with her family and she has made some incredible friendships throughout her life. She suffered a sign...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:08:05
Turning 50, Extensive Travel and Living in America for a year and Tom Cruise, with guest, Mandy
Today we celebrate Mandy's 50th Birthday and everything she has achieved so far in her life. She shares so many engaging and funny stories about her life growing up in Melbourne and her family is a huge part of Mandy's life. Her charis...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:24:34
Stroke, extended family and loss with guest, Carolina
In today's episode we meet Carolyn who grew up in Bayswater in Melbourne with her family. She shares some wonderful stories about her extended family and the beautiful connections she has made with people across her life.She has been throug...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:26:14
Kindergarten Teaching career, LGBTQIA+ and the impact of her marriage breakdown with guest, Danni
In today's episode we meet Danni and chat about many aspects of her life and one significant event in particular brought her challenges she never expected. Danni was born in Australia and grew up in country Victoria in Numurkah. Danni not only ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:41:22
Growing up in Yorkshire, Midwifery and MCH, with guest, Anita
Today is our first on location interview episode and we talk to Anita who was born in Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. She shares her stories about her career and family and what inspired her to move to Melbourne and start a new life. She is st...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:15:16
Growing up in Belgium, working holiday in Australia with guests, Jeff and Sofie
We welcome our first international guests, Jeff and Sofie, to Lives Worth Telling. In todays episode we meet Jeff and Sofie, they were born in Belgium and have lived there all their lives. They took on an adventure to live and work in Australia...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:11:54
Mum of 2 and Widow at 23, supporting others and nursing, with guest, Linda
In this episode we chat with Linda about how she was able to turn a traumatic event in her life into a truly positive outcome for not only herself and her family but to many other people as well. At the age of 72, she also shares something with...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:33:19