Evolving with Georgia May

TW: This episode discusses themes of child sexual assault. Please utilise the resources below, or skip this episode if you're affected by these themes.

Mark Wales is a former SAS commander, entrepreneur, speaker and two-time author. You may recognise him from two seasons of Australian Survivor (where he was crowned Sole Survivor) as well as a recent debut in Mad Max Furiosa.

Talk about a resume!

Mark has experienced firsthand the interconnectedness of life and death, yet his journey goes far beyond the battlefield.

Today we discuss his upbringing in Western Australia, what it was like on the ground in Afghanistan, as well as his resilience in bringing a child sexual assault offender to justice. We also chat about earning an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, living in New York and his recent debut fiction novel 'Outrider'. Thank you Mark, for sharing your story.

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Resources:

1800 RESPECT: Provides confidential sexual assault and family and domestic violence counselling via phone and webchat. Call 1800 737 732. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Lifeline: Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia.

Beyond Blue: If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. Most calls last around 20 minutes.

Gary Jubelin is a household name, iconic Australian homicide detective and now - journalist and host of the Australia's top-ranking crime podcast 'I Catch Killers.'

Gary’s journey began in the 1980s with the NSW Police Force, where he quickly rose through the ranks. He became renowned for his relentless pursuit of justice, notably the Bowraville murders case, which spanned over two decades and publicly showcased Gary’s unwavering commitment to the families of three indigenous children.

In Gary's words "All of the greatest detectives I have ever known, bar none... have incredible empathy."

Gary was assigned the case of William Tyrell - a case that became so widely followed and one that still remains open.

Today, we dive deeper into the cases he tirelessly dedicated his life to pursuing, as well as his controversial departure from the NSW Police Force.

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Dr. Lotte is a Naturopathic Medicine Doctor, Psychic Medium, Ancestral Healer, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host. Let that sink in!

As a sales manager in the biotech industry and someone who "didn’t believe in the afterlife" Dr Lotte’s life was flipped upside down when she had two near-death experiences within two years. As a result of these experiences, she became clairvoyant.

It was then at the age of 54, she left her job as a sales manager to attend medical school.

Dr Lotte now works as a physician in her clinic and as a spiritual healer and educator outside her practice. She specialises in integrative medicine utilising her training in Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Pharmaceuticals.

I'm a very spiritual person who loves blending Eastern and Western healing modalities so this life chat was right up my alley!

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Michael Theo instantly captured the hearts & minds of audiences across the globe on Netflix’s ‘Love On The Spectrum’ with his impeccable style, unintentionally hilarious one-liners, and warm, loving personality.

Whilst Michael is well-known for his ABC and Netflix Series, Michael is so much more than his TV persona - in fact, he is now the host of his own podcast, Mr A+ and is pursuing a career in speaking and acting (his latest show Austin' has recently premiered on ABC!).

Michael is a passionate animal activist, nature lover and railway enthusiast. He strongly believes it’s our differences that make us special.

In this life chat, we discuss society’s expectations of career, the importance healthy relationships, travel, dreams and how to live a fulfilling life! Michael is still on the search for love (he’d really like to meet a British lady, if we have any listening).

This is the second time I’ve been able to sit down and chat with Michael, I was lucky enough to to be a guest on his podcast - Mr A+, which you can find here.

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Drew Harrisberg is an exercise physiologist, sports scientist, diabetes educator, and "a happy and healthy guy thriving with Type 1 diabetes."

Drew was diagnosed with diabetes at 22 which became the catalyst for an exploration into dietary approaches and physical lifestyle changes to manage his condition.

Through his programs, retreats & education, he provides a plethora of resources around fitness, health, lifestyle and wellbeing (which we certainly get stuck into today).

We also dive deep into Drew’s belief systems, the dreams of a younger self, creative pursuits, the importance of loving relationships, society’s view on aging and more.

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Almost every Australian will remember the 15th December 2014. You may recall seeing photos of Louisa Hope being stretchered away from the scene of the Lindt Cafe Siege across from 7 News studios.

Despite her lengthy recovery (three months in hospital with multiple surgeries for gunshot wounds), Louisa remains a hopeful human.

Today, we discuss Louisa's upbringing and her exploration of faith, hope and religion. We recap the Sydney Siege in detail and explore the power of community in healing trauma.

Thank you Louisa, for sharing your story.

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Jess is a Psychic Medium based in Melbourne Australia.

She has the ability to connect and blend with her client’s energy to identify any current obstacles they may be facing, and provide divine guidance on how to navigate the situation. Simultaneously, Jess will connect with her client’s departed loved ones in the spirit world to provide support, comfort, guidance & closure.

She reads with laughter, love & compassion and brings spirit forward in their truest form; raw, unfiltered and full of personality, just as you remember them.

Jess spent close to a decade working in the corporate world working her way up to her "dream job" before she took a risk and quit to to start her own business as a psychic medium.

Today, we speak about the power of psychic mediumship, spirituality, intuition versus gut feeling, and the importance of living your passion. We also reflect on the reading that Jess generously gave me before the episode where I was able to connect with my Pop and my departed Nan. What an experience!

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In this Life Chat, I sit down with my boyfriend Thomas in Hollywood, California to chat about our long-distance relationship (so far).

We chat about how we met, the first 6 months, plans for the future & how we're making long-distance work

In case you missed it - we actually met on this podcast!!! You can listen to our first-ever meeting where I interviewed Thomas, in the previous episode to this one.

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YEP - you read that right.

This episode was recorded in May 2023 - the first time Thomas and I met in person. I was put in touch with Thomas through a mutual contact. "He's just come off the Bachelor - this will be a great interview!" she said.

As soon as he stepped into the studio, I felt that there could be a vibe but I kept things #professional. It wasn't until the cameras were switched off that we truly got chatting - laughing, flirting and talking about what we were both looking for in our dating lives.

In the months that followed, Thomas tried to organise a catch-up but my life was a whirlwind as I got ready to move to America!

Finally, I came home briefly in October to renew my passport and we went on our first official date. "I'm only home for 3 weeks!" I thought... "What's really going to happen here..."

6 months later and we're going strong navigating long distance and very much in love.

The universe always has a plan! I'm SO grateful we have our first-ever encounter recorded on camera to remember in the years to come.

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DISCLAIMER: Today’s episode discusses themes of pregnancy loss and miscarriage - please reach out to the resources below for further support.

Bec Bond is a mother and talented calligrapher and photographer based on the Central Coast of Australia. She’s a compassionate advocate for fertility awareness and has become a beacon of hope in the community.

After a healthy first pregnancy and a beautiful baby girl born in 2020, on the 22nd March 2023 Bec gave birth to her son Otis Corbon Bond at 20 weeks pregnant - who had a rare heart condition.

A few months later, she fell pregnant, in her words - the “hope she needed’ - only to miscarry shortly after. I didn’t know it, but at the time of recording this episode in late 2023, Bec was in the early stages of her third pregnancy - only to recently navigate another miscarriage at 8 weeks.

The day we're releasing this is International Women's Day. 1 in 10 women worldwide will navigate pregnancy loss or infertility in their life. We’re indebted to women like Bec who are courageous enough to share their stories.

This is a story of solidarity, hope and resilience. Bec - thank you for your strength and thank you for trusting me with your story.

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RESOURCES

Bears of Hope - Pregnancy Loss Counselling

Pink Elephants - Live Chat for Pregnancy Loss plus Miscarriage Support Network

If you're in an emergency, please dial 000 or Call Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/