Lead Yourself First

This week we meet Marlies Loescher, as she Opens Up about her domestically violent relationship and how she was isolated from her friends and family, then manipulated with fear, into staying in a toxic, life threatening relationship. 

Marlies story is one of overcoming the fear of being alone, finding healing in self growth and realising your true self worth.

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For EP26 we meet Thomas Marlow, Host of the podcast Tom's Talk Time, journalist for the West Australian & presenter for 7News, as he Opens Up about the struggles of not only having to "come out" as a gay man, but also the "shit" that comes along with it all, including being bullied, being boxed in as "gay Tom" and more. 

Toms story is one of deep self acceptance, resilience and trusting that things truly do change over time.

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In this episode we meet my beautiful friend and energy healer, Shani-Faye Chambers, as she Opens Up about suicidal thoughts as an adolescent and teen, adrenal fatigue induced depression and her paralysing fear of public speaking!

We also get down to details with just how she managed to not just recover, but bounce forward into a life where she's now helping people on a daily basis, through her practise as well as her speaking and teaching. 

Shanis' story is one that reminds us to go back to what works for us as individuals and to trust that what calls us, generally is the right path. 

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In this episode we meet Irish artist, Cat Cronin as she Opens Up about the car accident that changed her life, from one of being an international level athlete to one of constant pain, one where she began living 15mins at a time. 

Cat also Opens Up about the mental battle she faced throughout this period along with all the tips, tools and tactics she used to overcome a less than hopeful diagnosis, expectations of others, but most importantly her self. 

Cats story is one of unwavering determination, focusing on the process not the prize. 


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This week we get to sit down with the talented Ben Mikha, one of Auckland’s premiere freelance content creators and the inaugural Discovery channel AU/NZ intern, where he created and curated content for their various social channels, all while travelling on little to no sleep.    In this episode Ben Opens Up about some of the struggles he faced throughout childhood, like growing up at a financial disadvantage in South Auckland, having disdain for authority both at home and at school and the single moment that lead to him turning that all around. Ben also shares how he’s overcome the projected beliefs of others and how he’s handled the naysayers, as he’s turned his dream of working for himself as a content creator, into a reality.      Open Up:   [email protected]   Website: https://openuppodcast.com
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This week we meet Brendon Bell as he Opens Up about one of the darkest moments and periods of his life. One where he not only blamed himself for his fathers death, but was also charged for it in the hospital immediately after his fathers last breath.   Brendons story is one of overcoming overwhelming hurt and guilt by finding a community, finding a love for self development, but most importantly, finding a lesson in the depths of the hurt to break the cycle of whatever family dynamics we’re brought up with.    Open Up:   [email protected]   Website: https://openuppodcast.com
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This week we get to sit down with Sergeant Steve Mariu, who has served the Counties Manukau and South Auckland region as an officer for the last 32 years.

He opens up about what he's encountered as part of the CIB and homocide squad, along with some of the struggles he endured growing up in the King Country of NZ. 

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In this episode we get to meet Clinton Hodgkins, manager of RFX Crossfit and owner of Training Performance System, as he shares his experiences with depression and anxiety, along with what he's learnt being medicated for both over the last 15 years.  

Clints story is one of overcoming problems deeply rooted in his family, by both seeking help and relentlessly pursuing the knowledge to understand and eventually overcome his struggles. 

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This week we get to meet Kira Wallis as she bravely Opens Up about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child, being made to feel guilty when opening up about it and how she eventually mustered up the courage to report it to police. 

Kira also Opens Up about the traumatic sudden loss of her father along with how she's managed to heal from all of the hurt and suffering she's endured over her life time. 

Kiras story is one of resilience and finding the right help, whether thats a professional, or the ones you trust the most.

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This week we get to meet Amber Harkins, Empowerment coach and mentor, as she Opens up about a sociopathic husband, social pressure, her attempted suicide and the loss of her still born daughter Ariana. 

Ambers story is one of overcoming social pressure, heartache and immense loss, so she can finally live the life that both her and her son deserve. 

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