Justin Cox - Given up as a baby, moving through three adopted parents. Beaten. Abused. Bullied. Addicted. Suicidal. But something inside him refused to die. In this emotional conversation, JC opens up about his darkest moments — and the pain that nearly destroyed him.Through meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual growth, JC discovered that healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means facing the past with courage and compassion.This episode will move you.JC’s story reminds us that peace isn’t found in perfection — it’s found in perseverance.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Marcus Schultz, the owner of Breathe Health Clubs Morayfield, to hear his raw and inspiring journey of resilience, transformation, and unshakable determination.

Marcus shares his story from adversity in his childhood through to his time in the Australian Army, detailing the physical and emotional toll it took on him—including injuries that led to an addiction to pain medication.

He opens up about the dark reality of suicidal thoughts and just how close he came to ending it all. Despite the pain, Marcus saved every cent he could, achieving the incredible milestone of owning a home and a business by the age of 21.

But life threw more challenges his way, instead of giving up, he used the weight of those failures to pivot into something even greater. Now, as the owner of Breathe Health Clubs Morayfield, Marcus is more driven than ever to grow and expand his business.

This episode is a testament to the power of turning pain into purpose—and you don’t want to miss it.

In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Say True God?, the voice behind the powerful BLAK album. He opens up about the inspiration behind his latest music, upcoming collaborations, and what drives him as an artist — including his deep love for his partner and family.

We dive into the struggles, breakthroughs, and real-life moments that have shaped his journey — from growing up with challenges, to finding his purpose through music, and now preparing for his biggest move yet: the BLAK Australian Tour.

Whether you're a fan of real hip-hop, Indigenous voices, or just love powerful storytelling, this episode hits deep.

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How do you turn childhood trauma into personal transformation and business mastery?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rado Trenciansky—an author featured on Amazon, entrepreneur, and speaker—who shares his journey from witnessing domestic violence in Czechoslovakia to building a new life in Australia focused on healing, growth, and legacy.

After attending seminars with personal development giants like Tony Robbins, Rado went on to write two powerful books:
📘 How to Get a Bigger Bite Out of Life: Power-Packed Ideas for Personal Growth and Prosperity (co-authored with George Faddoul)
📘 Creating Customers for Life: Tips, Techniques, and Strategies for Growing Any Business, Even in the Toughest Economies (written by Rado himself)

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✔️ How early trauma sparked his pursuit of personal freedom and purpose
✔️ The journey from Czechoslovakia to Australia—and what it taught him
✔️ Mindset shifts that change lives and build businesses
✔️ His proven strategies for building lifelong customers—even in difficult markets
✔️ How to reframe your past to unlock your future

In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit down with Daniel Proctor, a Māori man born in New Zealand who shares his gripping life journey — from growing up in a violent household and running the streets, to joining gangs, battling addiction, and losing himself in a cycle of trauma, violence, and broken relationships.Daniel opens up about the pain he caused and endured, deep feelings of abandonment, his struggles and fears, and how his life spiraled out of control.But this isn’t just a story of pain — it’s a story of powerful transformation. Daniel takes us through the moment he decided to change, the role men’s groups played in his healing, and become a present father, better partner, and a man on a mission to spread hope.Now living in Australia, Daniel is using his past to empower others to break cycles and become a better person.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Andrew Walker, the first Indigenous Australian dual-code international, who opens up like never before. From growing up in country New South Wales to becoming a star in both rugby league and rugby union, Andrew shares the raw truth behind his journey.For the first time, he reveals why he went walkabout from the Wallabies camp—not once, but twice—and the personal battles he faced behind the scenes. From moments of triumph to deep struggles, this episode uncovers the emotional highs and lows of a trailblazer who broke barriers in Australian sport.Don’t miss this intimate, inspiring conversation that gives voice to the untold story of a true Australian icon.

In this raw and unfiltered first episode of the Burning Bridges Podcast, I open up about my childhood battles with bullying and a stutter that silenced me, the painful truth I learned about my father years later, and the abusive marriage that followed.

This is a journey through my anger, hurt, and betrayal - and how I began to reclaim my voice and my life.