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.

Ever felt like the whole community is judging you? Anonymous still feels guilt years later, so he won’t reveal his true identity for fear of upsetting them all over again by broadcasting the story.

Is Anon really as bad as they say? You be the judge.

Today’s guest grew up living wild in a tree deep in a forest outside Paris and just the day before recording, he was a pirate. True or not true? Listen and find out.

Trapped in a foster care situation, eleven year old Nazarine grows up too quickly. Tune in to find out how she fared.

Introducing Series 3. This time around, we hear from people who attended the Blazing Swan Festival in Western Australia. It's the official Australian offshoot of the original Burning Man. Each episode is shorter than the previous two series, focussing more or less on just one prompt: 'What is something you learned about the world or yourself when you were eleven?".

John: Harrow, Vic. 1956

John's energetic and positive spirit shines through as he describes a childhood of hard labour, poverty and a life-long dislike of education. He'd always wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and be a farmer himself, which is exactly what he did. There's not many 11 year olds today who work as hard as he did!

Hilton, Western Australia, 1994

Kiah laughs at how innocent and gullible she was as an 11 year old when she switched to a bigger primary school where her unique look was ridiculed by the other kids. Despite the wobbly start, her immensely positive spirit got her through and continues to, to this day.

Tutzing, GERMANY, 1981

Growing up in the shadow of a divided Germany, Russya reminisces about her adventures on horseback and bicycle between the alps and lakes of Bavaria through all seasons. She describes traditional Bavarian Christmas preparations and an enduring love of the snow.

Edenhope, Vic 1963

Helen describes life in rural Victoria as a poor shearer’s daughter. Surviving terrible third degree burns as a child becomes the inspiration for a lifetime of service.