Good morning, good afternoon or good evening wherever you are. This is episode 1458 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, and I'm in Melbourne. In this episode the host recounts attending an inspiring ACDC concert and reflects on the energy and determination of Angus Young, using that inspiration to face personal challenges.

The episode covers the emotional highs of live music and the lows of parenting crises. The host shares a candid account of being thrown into a "very, very dark tunnel" while supporting an older child through a difficult period, and explains how he returned to the foundations that sustain him: prayer, faith, and listening to talkback radio as a reminder that nobody faces their battles alone.

Listeners will hear about practical coping strategies — exercise, short walks, diverting with hobbies like test cricket, leaning on friends and faith — and how these tools helped the host and his son begin to find the light again. The host also mentions the inspirational example of older role models who keep active and engaged.

The episode includes a personal medical update: the host prepares for a colonoscopy at St. John of God Hospital the next day to follow up on a positive screening result, and places his trust in his friend and doctor, Dr. Luke Crantock. He explains his mindset of preparing for any outcome and asks listeners to join him in hope for good news.

Finally, the host shares a bit of good news — a job interview next Tuesday — and reiterates his commitment to helping others. Expect an intimate, honest conversation about resilience, faith, family responsibilities, and finding strength in community and routine. This is episode 1458, a Blind Magazine Communications production.