Evolving with Georgia May

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of suicide, addiction and sex trafficking. Please skip this one if you're feeling affected by mental health/suicide or reach out to one of the many resources below for extra support.

In the words of Tommy Herschell - "One conversation can shift change in someone forever."

Tommy Herschell is a school teacher by trade and the founder of Find Ya Feet - a non-for-profit organisation that has the vision to empower everyone with the tools and skills to engage in conversations that go well past - 'how are ya?'. Tommy spends his time traveling the world to deliver impactful workshops to save the lives of young people.

Today you’ll hear countless stories from Tommy of the lives he’s contributed to saving, the tools that work (which he generously shares) and we also discuss the details of his own trauma and mental health journey.

But this is a story of hope. As Tommy shows us - there is always hope. I am so grateful to my guests for their courage and vulnerability in sharing their stories.

Book a program or learn more about Find Ya Feet here

Connect with Tommy here

RESOURCES:

If this episode has raised issues for you around mental health, loss or depression, please speak to someone (free of charge) using the resources below:

Call Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/

MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

CONNECT:

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Join our community of Life Chatters here

Brianna Creaunne was a regular teenager living in Queensland when her life was turned upside down by a housefire.

She suffered burns to 60% of her body and was placed in an induced coma for 2 weeks following the fire.

Now, she uses her platform online to inspire others to embrace the skin they’re in - scars and all. She’s working as a model and educator for other burn survivors.

CONNECT:

Connect with Brianna here

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Bonnie Hancock is an incredible human.

A professional Ironwoman at just seventeen, she competed 9 Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series and represented in Australia. She went on to become a qualified nutritionist and performance coach.

This month marks the 1 year anniversary of Bonnie becoming the fastest person to paddle a surf ski nearly 13,000 around the Australian coastline. It took 8 months, breaking the previous World Record by over 2 months.

Bonnie spent days 500km out to sea, she paddled through croc-infested waters and the Great Australian Bite - and even lost 8 kilos in 2 weeks due to severe sea sickness.

Tune in for all the wild details today.

CONNECT WITH US:

Connect with Bonnie here

Connect with me (Georgia) here

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CONTENT WARNING: Details of death, suicide, depression

Alan Bruce worked as a special rescue firefighter (one of the most high-stress roles in the industry) coordinating large-scale rescues and firefighting operations.

As a child, his family immigrated to Australia from Scotland, where they were placed in a migrant hostel. He had dreams of being a pilot and a rockstar but fell into firefighting and learned to love it.

Throughout his career, Alan developed severe PTSD and later, suicidal ideation. Today we chat about mental health, the concept of life and death and the mental health toll on first responders.

As usual - I am so grateful for these conversations and the vulnerability of our guests.

You can purchase Alan's biography here.

RESOURCES:

If this episode has raised issues for you around mental health, loss or depression, please speak to someone (free of charge) using the resources below:

Call Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/

MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

CONNECT:

Connect with me here

Follow along for Life Chats fun here

Welcome to my first solo LIFE CHAT!!!

These episodes will be shorter updates on life - including topics that are close to my heart like well-being, mental & physical health, relationships, psychology, career pursuits, manifesting, spirituality and more!

You may have noticed I haven't uploaded an episode in 3 MONTHS!

Thank you for your patience. I'm so excited to be back on track releasing these episodes, there are some incredible guest episodes heading your way on a weekly basis again (I promise to show up for you consistently from here on out).

I would LOVE to connect with you more - send me a message on Instagram so we can chat.

Thank you for being here. Georgia x

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Cooper Chapman is an all-round good human. He’s an ex-professional surfer and the founder of The Good Human Factory.

After being closely affected by youth suicide in his small community, Cooper sprung into action creating mental health support practices and wellbeing networks for young adults. To date, Cooper has delivered workshops to over 30,000 school kids, created a gratitude merch line, founded the 1% Club (with daily meditations) and hosted over 100 episodes of The Good Humans Podcast.

Today we chat about high-performance sport, mental health and wellbeing practices, secure relationships and the importance of gratitude.

CONNECT WITH US:

You can find Cooper on Instagram here and here

Discover more of his work here

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Khadija Gbla is a human rights activist, a model, a single mother, a disability advocate and a keynote speaker.

It was her TED talk in 2014, ‘My Mother’s Strange Definition of Empowerment’ that catapulted her into public spotlight.

Khadija was born in Sierra Leone and arrived in Australia as a refugee as a child. Attending an all-white school, she navigated discrimination, racism and sexism, and had the incredibly unique experience of remembering, that as a child - she had been subject to female genital mutilation at the hands of her mother.

Her courage in advocating against the practice of FGM in Australia and internationally, as well as her outspoken stance against domestic violence, has faced much family and community backlash, and yet, she continues to show up with courage, humour, optimism and strength.

CONNECT WITH US:

You can find Khadija on Instagram here

And learn more about her work here

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Barry is a TV Presenter, speaker and builder who you might recognise from The Living Room on Channel 10.

Barry’s story spans long before TV - he spent over 30 years in the building industry, with his own very successful company before selling everything he owned to sail around the world.

Barry has stepped in the ring with depression as well as cancer (as has his life partner Leonie). The pair experienced a fertility journey that spanned over 10 years and involved 14+ miscarriages and surrogacy.

But now, Barry is here, with twins, a dog, a cat, and a great life in Bondi.

In his words - "My life is not tragic. My life is the most amazing thing ever."

CONNECT WITH US:

Find Barry on Instagram here

You can contact him directly here for speaking opportunities.

Connect with me here

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CONTENT WARNING: Today’s episode discusses suicide and drug use. Please seek support from the resources below if you find these themes triggering.

Luke Jackson is an Australian professional boxer with many titles under his belt.

After a tumultuous childhood and leaving school in Year 8, he rose to captain the Australian Boxing Team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games before representing Australia at the London Olympic Games.

Fiercely driven, Luke's success is a testament to his determination and grit. He didn’t pick up boxing gloves until he was 19.

In this episode, we discuss Luke's private battle with cocaine that has spanned the entirety of his professional career, as well as healing from family trauma, relationships and the importance of love.

Luke is now 2+ years sober and in the fittest shape of his life.

Resources:

24 Hour Drug & Alcohol Support line:

https://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/get-help

Lifeline: 13 11 33 (Call 24hrs a day)

Head to lifeline.org.au for a free online chat service

CONNECT WITH US:

Find Luke on Instagram here

Connect with me here

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Kurt Herzog is an ex-professional swimmer who swam alongside Olympic legend Grant Hackett in the 2015 Australian World Championships.

He’s since given up life in the city to manage the Remote Pools Project, which delivers crucial aquatic education and resources to remote Indigenous communities.

Kurt has spent the last five years in Outback Australia, with one short break - you may recognise him from Brooke Blurton’s season of The Bachelorette.

This chat took me by surprise; I learnt so much and felt inspired to question my own values and how we contribute to the world.

CONNECT WITH US:

Learn more about The Remote Pools Project here.

Find Kurt on Instagram here.

They are currently looking for Volunteers for the summer season of 2024, be sure to apply!

Connect with me here

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