Olivia Miles is an epilepsy and chronic illness advocate who lives with severe drug-resistant epilepsy and has survived a rare form of autoimmune encephalitis (now in remission after years of infusion treatment). In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Olivia shares what it’s really like to live with weekly seizures, the grief of losing everyday freedoms like driving and independence, and the invisible aftermath people don’t see — including the post-seizure mental health crash and the constant recalibration of expectations.

She also opens up about her experience with clinical trials, including a highly invasive trial involving implanted devices, and her next step: deep brain stimulation (DBS), a treatment being used to reduce seizure severity and frequency. Along the way, Olivia and the girls talk SUDEP, the power of community, and the mindset shift that helps when your body won’t follow the plan: take the step you can take — even if it’s smaller than you hoped.

Guest bio: Olivia Miles is an epilepsy and chronic illness advocate and public speaker. After experiencing her first seizure at 21, Olivia was diagnosed with a rare form of autoimmune encephalitis (now in remission after years of infusion treatment) and later developed severe drug-resistant epilepsy. She has tried multiple treatment pathways including medications, cannabis oil, device-based therapies, and clinical trials — and is now preparing for deep brain stimulation. Olivia shares her story to reduce stigma, grow awareness of epilepsy risks like SUDEP, and remind others that even with an unpredictable body, you can still walk toward a life that feels like yours — one step at a time.

You can find Olivia on Instagram at @livmiles

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Kelly Summerville shares what it’s really like living with stage 4 endometriosis that impacts her daily life, her confidence, and her ability to show up as a mum. She opens up about the years of bleeding, being repeatedly told results were “inconclusive,” and the shocking moment she was essentially advised to come back in 12 months — despite cancer concerns. Kelly explains her cervical cancer diagnosis, the surgeries that followed (including a hysterectomy while keeping her ovaries), and how she later discovered her endometriosis was severe. This episode is a raw look at medical gaslighting, chronic pain, navigating the public system, and why advocating for yourself can change your life.

Guess Bio: Kelly Summerville is a mum and chronic illness advocate living with stage 4 endometriosis and a history of early-stage cervical cancer. After years of unexplained bleeding and repeated “inconclusive” results, Kelly pushed for answers in the public system — a decision that led to life-changing treatment and the discovery of severe endometriosis. She’s passionate about women advocating for their health, and she’s currently studying to become a personal trainer and building expertise in nutrition, with a future vision to support women navigating endo, PCOS, inflammation, and the mental load of long-term illness.

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Her Kind of Brave co-host Kellie Johnson interviews Co-Host Chloe Davidson, co-owner of Mr Consistent, as Chloe opens up about pregnancy after loss — and why it can feel impossible to relax, even at 18 weeks.

Chloe shares the reality of IVF milestones, recurrent miscarriage trauma, and the constant fear that “something could still go wrong.” She speaks candidly about experiencing two subchorionic hematomas and bleeding in early pregnancy, then being hospitalised with severe pain at 13 weeks and discovering she needed gallbladder removal surgery during pregnancy.

This episode also captures the tender turning points — telling Layla she’s going to be a big sister, finding out it’s a baby boy, and learning how to sit with discomfort instead of feeding compulsions like endless scans and searching for reassurance.

If you’re navigating IVF, pregnancy after miscarriage, anxiety in pregnancy, or the emotional aftermath of loss, this episode will make you feel seen — and remind you you’re not “doing it wrong.” You’re responding to what you’ve lived.

Guess Bio: Chloe Davidson is the co-host of Her Kind of Brave, co-founder of the cocktail brand Mr Consistent, and co-creator of In Her Own Words — a collaborative book sharing real stories of IVF, loss, and resilience, with 50% of profits donated to @pinkelephantssupport to support families navigating pregnancy loss.

A mother to Layla and currently pregnant after years of IVF and miscarriage, Chloe speaks openly about grief, hope, and the invisible emotional load women carry — creating spaces where honesty, softness, and courage are allowed to coexist.

You can find Chloe on Instagram at @stillcarryinghope, explore her work at @inherownwords_ official, or shop her delicious cocktail mixers at @mr.consistent_.

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In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, we sit down with Taran Higgins, who shares the behind-the-scenes truth of starting over. Taran opens up about getting married young, the grief that cracked everything open, and the moment she finally chose to walk away.

She takes us through discovering her sexuality later in life, meeting her now-partner during COVID, and how their love grew from friendship into something steady, safe, and life-changing. Taran also breaks down what it’s really like navigating a same-sex fertility journey and IVF — choosing a donor, deciding who carries, and what the process looks like emotionally and practically.

This conversation is for anyone rebuilding after a relationship ends, questioning the life they thought they’d have, or craving proof that it’s never “too late” to become yourself.

Guess Bio: Taran Higgins is a New Zealand-based flight attendant and mum who’s lived a full plot twist — from getting married young, to rebuilding her life after divorce, to discovering her sexuality later than she expected. In this episode, Taran shares her journey with raw honesty and warmth: the grief that shaped her, the courage it took to leave what wasn’t right, and the love that found her in a completely unexpected season. Today, she’s building her family through IVF with her partner — showing that there’s no single blueprint for a life well-lived, only the one that feels true.

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In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Kellie Johnson sits down with Jenna Anne Davies, founder of Big Uppetite and former WBFF Pro Champion, for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience and reinvention.

Jenna shares the scariest parts of big business (the unknown, deals, pivots, and AI) and what it was like transitioning from a co-founder partnership to running solo. She shares the mindset shifts that keeps her evolving, her relationship with food, body image, and discipline after competing at an elite level including why education, support, and therapy can change everything.

And then the conversation turns deeply personal as Jenna speaks about losing her mum, the complexity of grief, and surviving meningococcal meningitis that led to an induced coma. She reflects on the moment that changed her worldview: not just choosing to live- but choosing her life again.

Guest bio: Jenna Anne Davies is the founder of Big Uppetitee, a business helping founders bring ideas to life through strategy, branding, and digital execution. She’s also a former WBFF Pro Champion and host of the podcast She’s Taking Over, where she speaks with ambitious women navigating leadership, identity, and big-life reinvention.

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In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, we sit down with Dr Alexandra Curran — doctor, mother of two, and founder of Bespoke Longevity — to talk about the grief that reshaped her life and the purpose that grew out of it.

Alex opens up about falling unexpectedly pregnant while still breastfeeding her baby, discovering she was carrying identical MCDA twin girls, and then losing both babies at 16 weeks after a sudden rupture and loss of blood supply. She shares the shock of returning to hospital work immediately afterwards — placed on a 13-hour acute gynae shift on a miscarriage list, while still physically injured and emotionally shattered — and the pivotal moment she realised the system wasn’t built to hold women through trauma.

From there, Alex takes us through pregnancy after loss, rebuilding her career outside the hospital system, and creating a clinic grounded in preventative health, longevity, and real, thorough care — from blood panels and screening to supporting women through postpartum fog, fatigue, hormones, and the invisible load. It’s a conversation about loss, healing, motherhood, and the quiet bravery of choosing yourself when life doesn’t go to plan.

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In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chantel Brayley shares what it looks like to build a thriving career while quietly carrying grief, infertility, and a life that hasn’t unfolded as planned.

Raised in a single-parent immigrant family by her Japanese grandmother — a survivor of World War II — Chantel learned resilience early. She speaks openly about moving to Australia alone, years of not being taken seriously professionally, and eventually building a successful career in ecommerce and marketing while running her own consulting business.

Alongside professional success, Chantel shares her experience with unexplained infertility, miscarriage, egg freezing, and considering solo motherhood. This conversation explores therapy, boundaries, burnout, self-worth, and the courage it takes to keep chasing motherhood while accepting uncertainty. It’s a deeply honest look at ambition, grief, and learning how to hold both at the same time.

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In this deeply moving episode of Her Kind of Brave, Rochelle Everard shares the story of her daughter Milli — from a long road through infertility and endometriosis, to a full-term pregnancy, a traumatic birth, and the devastating days that followed in the NICU.

Rochelle speaks openly about meeting Milli for the first time surrounded by machines, learning her baby had suffered multiple fractures, and ultimately holding her as she took her final breath. She reflects on the shock of leaving hospital without her child, the months of survival that followed, and the anger, fear, and isolation that can come after infant loss.

The conversation also explores IVF, low AMH, repeated embryo loss, pregnancy after loss, and welcoming her son Huey while still grieving Milli. This episode is an unflinching, compassionate look at grief, resilience, and the reality of mothering more than one child — even when one lives in memory.

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In this deeply moving episode of Her Kind of Brave, Sarah Flugge shares the losses that have shaped her life — losing her brother to suicide, losing her dear friend to cancer, and navigating pregnancy loss while overseas, far from support, clarity, or familiarity.

Sarah speaks with rare honesty about the confusion and isolation of miscarriage in another country, the absence of guidance in that moment, and the quiet grief that followed her home. She reflects on how grief compounds — how one loss often sits on top of another — and how family trauma can linger long after the moment passes.

The conversation also explores fertility anxiety and receiving a low AMH result, motherhood shaped by loss, and what it means to live with grief that doesn’t resolve neatly. This episode gives voice to the kind of pain many women carry silently — and offers a deeply human reminder that learning how to hold what hurt is, in itself, an act of courage.

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In this powerful episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chloe Davidson and Kellie Johnson sit down with Danica Ainsworth, founder of Asmi Active, to talk candidly about mental health, eating disorders, and navigating your 30s when life doesn’t look the way you imagined.

Danica shares her lived experience with depression, bulimia, self-harm, and the stigma around antidepressants — including the moment she realised medication saved her life. She reflects on how control, shame, and silence kept her stuck, and how asking for help slowly changed everything.

The conversation also explores ambition, imposter syndrome, starting a business after burnout, and the pressure women feel around timelines for success, relationships, and motherhood. It’s raw, grounded, and deeply validating for women who feel like they’re “behind” — or quietly struggling.

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