Gary reflects on how his entire career is set by the age of eleven. Not that he knew it at the time, he was to become Melbourne's very own Indiana Jones.

If everything's going pear shaped, you can always have a cup of tea. Find out why this advice was so wrong for Sasha.

Michael thought he was cool until the kids at his new school told him otherwise. Then his sister gave him some life advice that turns his world around. Find out what it was in this episode of Being 11

Imagine knowing that your family members kept guns under their pillows at night for fear of home invasion. That’s the reality of today’s guest before she escaped to Australia as an eleven year old.

Basque Country, Spain, 2001

How would you react if you woke up one morning to discover you’ve lost the use of your legs? That’s exactly what happened to this week’s guest. Tune in to find out how he fared.

What should you tell a person who self confesses to being excessively disciplined and clever all the time? Abraham has a moment of reflection and proves he takes his own advice.

Christmas Eve has a different name for this week’s guest. She shares a heartwarming tale of love and loss that motivates her to this day.

Anyone who has a beloved pet would know how hard it would be to have to give it away. That’s just what Ifta had to do at age eleven. Discover Ifta’s secret for how to cope with stress and loss.

Today’s guest shares a harrowing tale of being held captive against his own will. It’s a pivotal moment where trust disappears and is replaced by three dark life lessons. Listener discretion advised.

This episode was recorded in a crowded space, so the recording quality isn't ideal.

Imagine being able to dictate what and when you learn as an eleven year old. This week’s guest did just that.