[ep. 008] - brittany elmslie: moving beyond external validation, dealing with shame and working through traumas

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08/16/22 • 57 min

winning a gold medal at the olympics is a dream for many athletes. brittany was able to achieve this not once but twice.
however, brittany’s story moves beyond gold medals. she discusses her ability to remain resilient through the hardships of life and how this same resilience limited her ability to display vulnerability and process her own emotions.
she spoke candidly about finding out who brittany was. brittany beyond the pool and gold medals, in addition to discussing the work it took for her to remain grounded and present amongst other topics.

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[ep. 007] - inty elham: finding a sense of belonging, breaking stereotypes and fighting for a cause

"trailblazer” is a term thrown around casually in modern times however inty elham truly encapsulates the definition of the word. one of the first uyghurs to run for government in a western country. she is a politician. australian. uyghur. muslim. woman. inty carries a number of labels but she aims to move beyond them all, breaking stereotypes and paving the way for future generations. she is willing to stand for what she believes in, despite the danger it may pose and the fear she feels. we discussed her upbringing, the journey to becoming comfortable within our skin, and how she became interested in politics as well as a number of other topics. she was raw and honest, opening up about her fears and ambitions.

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[ep. 009] - johnny koutroumbis: fighting cancer at 20, the negatives of following your dreams and moving beyond a diagnosis

[ep. 009] - johnny koutroumbis: more than 100 games in the a-league at just 24, johnny has already accomplished so much. but his achievements move beyond just football.

our health is often something we take for granted, but johnny is acutely aware of how quickly things can change. at just 20, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

his story is one of remarkable resilience, recovering and retuning from treatment to play football within the same season. he refused to be defined by his diagnosis, with his journey becoming a source of inspiration for many.

johnny spoke honestly and openly about his earlier life experiences, the change in his perspective and how he practices gratitude daily.