In this powerful episode, Margot Priestly opens up about the nightmare her family has endured. When her step-children’s mother was sentenced for murdering her partner, it might have seemed like an ending — but for Margot, the ripple effect was only beginning. Despite a life sentence, parental control remained, leaving Margot and her family to navigate the ongoing impact of domestic violence and its echoes long after the verdict

In this powerful episode, Margot Priestly opens up about the nightmare her family has endured. When her step-children’s mother was sentenced for murdering her partner, it might have seemed like an ending — but for Margot, the ripple effect was only beginning. Despite a life sentence, parental control remained, leaving Margot and her family to navigate the ongoing impact of domestic violence and its echoes long after the verdict

This week on In the Heart of the Vault, we sit down with Donna Thistlethwaite to continue the story first shared in Australian Story’s episode “The Bridge.”

This conversation explores love, loss, mental health, and the courage to keep going. It touches on suicide and sensitive topics, so please listen with care. 💛

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:

    •    Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14

    •    Samaritans (UK): 116 123

    •    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call or text 988

You are not alone. 💛

find more on donna's story here:

⁠https://donnathistlethwaite.com.au/⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnathistlethwaite?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app⁠

⁠https://mentallywellthy.com.au/⁠

In this deeply personal solo episode, host Lindsay Taylor opens her heart and reflects on what it’s really like to live with loss — long after the funeral, the flowers, and the “checking in” texts stop.She speaks about what it feels like when the world remembers your person on the anniversary… but no one sees the pain in the quiet, ordinary days in between.This is an unfiltered, honest look at grief that continues to shape her — and the soft strength it takes to keep living.🎙 In the Heart of the Vault is a podcast holding space for every kind of grief.

Grief doesn’t only come after death — it comes when love ends, too. In this raw and relatable episode, Lisa Jenkinson opens up about the deep grief she felt after the end of a significant relationship. From losing the future she thought she was building, to rebuilding her identity from the ground up, Lisa shares how heartbreak shattered her — and how she slowly began to heal. If you’ve ever felt like a breakup broke you open, this conversation will hold you gently and remind you: you’re not crazy, you’re grieving.💔 New episodes of In the Heart of the Vault drop weekly. Subscribe to listen.

What if your past pain wasn’t the end of your story — but the beginning of your power? In this deeply empowering episode, author and coach Pamela Millican-Hartnoll shares how she turned unimaginable tragedy and trauma into fuel for success, freedom, and inner peace. Pamela opens up about her belief that you are not your trauma, and how we can hold space for our past without letting it define our future.From navigating deep pain to building a life of purpose and prosperity, Pamela’s story is a reminder that healing isn’t just about surviving — it’s about rising.

FIND PAMELA @

https://linktr.ee/pamelamillican

🔔 New episodes of In the Heart of the Vault drop weekly. Subscribe & share

Trigger-Warning: suicide, self-harm, eating-disorders

In this compassionate conversation, Mia Bannister shares the life of her son Ollie, who faced anorexia, depression and, at fourteen, died by suicide.

Mia speaks gently about the warning signs she missed, the stigma around boys and eating-disorders, and the ways she now honours Ollie’s memory while advocating for early mental-health support. Ollie's Echo 🤍

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out for help right now:

• AU: Lifeline 13 11 14 

• US: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• UK: Samaritans 116 123

FIND MIA:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AaUrgT2NN/

http://www.olliesecho.org.au

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ollie-s-echo-pathways-to-prevention-ltd/

https://www.instagram.com/olliesecho/profilecard/?igsh=MW04cTN0eXhhdTBzbg==

This episode contains no method details and is intended to foster understanding, awareness and hope.

In this powerful and emotional episode, Nicola Marshall shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 12-year-old son, Lucas, in a tragic balcony fall in 2019. Nicola opens up about the unimaginable shock, the weight of sudden grief, and the long, painful path of learning how to live after losing a child.She reflects on how that single moment changed everything, how grief has shaped her identity, and what it means to hold space for your pain while trying to move forward.This conversation is a raw and compassionate look into the kind of loss many avoid talking about — and a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, we are not alone.

https://www.instagram.com/nicolamarshall.griefandgrace/

https://www.nicola-marshall.com

In this heartfelt episode, Tegan Irvine shares the emotional story of losing her dad to stage 4 brain cancer. From the moment of diagnosis to his final days, Tegan opens up about the grief, the moments she treasures, and how she continues to honor him in her everyday life. If you’ve ever lost a parent or are navigating anticipatory grief, this episode will speak to your soul.

TEGAN'S TIKTOK: @tegans_journey

🎙 Hosted by Lindsay Taylor, founder of In the Heart of the Vault, a space for honest conversations about life after loss.

In this intimate solo episode, host Lindsay Taylor sits down to answer your most heartfelt questions. From navigating grief and parenting after loss to building strength through vulnerability, Lindsay shares raw, real, and reflective answers based on her own lived experiences and the many conversations she’s had with guests and listeners alike. Whether you’re grieving, healing, or just seeking connection, this Q&A is filled with warmth, insight, and a reminder that you’re not alone in your story