Life Journey TV

Following the tragic loss of their little girl Dolly in 2018,  the Everett family were quick to launch a platform to help change the bullying culture in communities.

Dolly's Dream has gone from strength to strength and has quickly grown to become one of Australia's most recognised charities.

From developing their 'DigiPledge' to the new support-line ,  Dolly's Dream aims to provide practical tools to help those who are being bullied, those who are doing the bullying and family and loved ones who wish to help.

Through Tick, Kate and Meg's grief, they have created a lasting legacy to honour Dolly and to help prevent the same thing happening to another family.

For further information, head to www.dollysdream.org.au

Many thanks to Isaac Regional Council and the Queensland Government for their support in bringing you this interview.

To celebrate Mother's Day 2021, I wanted to bring to you, a story about an incredibly special Mum. 

Debra Lamont was her region’s, Inspiring Woman of the Year in 2020 and is a woman with a huge heart and much love to give.  

Debra and her family have helped more than 40 children find stability in their lives and have given these kids a home filled with love and kindness through their involvement with Anglicare Foster Care Services.

Debra confesses it hasn't always been easy but takes pride in the difference she has made to each and every child who has found a place in her home and heart.  

I hope you enjoy hearing Debra's story as much as I did!

Many thanks to Isaac Regional Council and the Queensland Government for bringing you this story. 

To coincide with this year's Beef Australia in Rockhampton, I thought it timely to chat with Jill Rigney from the Right Mind.  

Jill shares with me her expertise in ensuring a legacy for future generations through careful financial planning, open communication and understanding each individual's needs.  

We also speak about how taking care of our finances can help our mental health.  

I hope you enjoy hearing from Jill.  

Many thanks to the ANZ Bank for bringing this interview to you.

This year, to commemorate Anzac Day, Sergeant Tim Hibberd joins me to give some insight into his experience whilst serving in Afghanistan.  

He also shares what Anzac Day means to him as a returned soldier in the 21st Century and gives a prodigious account of the significance of the Last Post.

Sergeant Hibberd served as an Aircraft Maintenance Manager, UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Mission Commander, and UAS/Tiger Maintenance Training Course Manager during his time in Afghanistan.

His story is more poignant given the recent announcement of the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan.  Hearing his account has given me a great deal of understanding and context around how an entire generation of the ADF would be feeling about the withdrawal.

I hope you enjoy the telling of Tim's story.

Lest We Forget.  

Many thanks to Isaac Regional Council and the Qld Government for their support in bringing this interview to you.

My recent six-day hike across the Overland Track in Tasmania, opened up a whole new world for me, allowing me to experience many new challenges -
things I had never thought of doing before.

From climbing mountains to swimming in ice cold water, I absolutely fell in love with the whole adventure.

Whilst I don't have Girls Trek to thank for my first hiking experience (that accolade goes to Tasmanian Hikes), Frith Graham is the consummate professional, arranging unforgettable and unique hiking experiences for the perfect girl's getaway.

Their trips are challenging in parts but also rewarding and a lot of fun.  Their aim is to provide happy memories to last a lifetime.

I know you'll be pulling on your hiking boots and strapping on your backpack after hearing from Frith!

Sincere thanks to Isaac Regional Council and the Queensland Government for bringing this interview to you.

My recent six-day hike across the Overland Track in Tasmania, opened up a whole new world for me, allowing me to experience many new challenges -
things I had never thought of doing before.

From climbing mountains to swimming in ice cold water, I absolutely fell in love with the whole adventure.

Whilst I don't have Girls Trek to thank for my first hiking experience (that accolade goes to Tasmanian Hikes), Frith Graham is the consummate professional, arranging unforgettable and unique hiking experiences for the perfect girl's getaway.

Their trips are challenging in parts but also rewarding and a lot of fun.  Their aim is to provide happy memories to last a lifetime.

I know you'll be pulling on your hiking boots and strapping on your backpack after hearing from Frith!

Sincere thanks to Isaac Regional Council and the Queensland Government for bringing this interview to you.

When Marie Muffett took a well earned holiday with her daughter, she wasn't expecting their trip to turn her world upside down.

Marie was one of 2,700 passengers on-board the Ruby Princess, when it set sail for New Zealand in February last year.   

Unfortunately, she was also one of more than 700 people on board that ship to contract COVID.

Marie shares her experience with me and has a dire warning to others to take COVID very seriously.

By the time Tracey Litfin was 21,  she had graduated from study with first class honours, was newly married and within a few months of her wedding, had fallen pregnant with her first child.  ⁣
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Life was wonderful and exciting.  ⁣
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Sadly, that all changed on the 4th of September,  2002 when Tracey had a fall from her horse and was left in a coma with little chance of recovery.⁣
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But recover she did. ⁣
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Tracey has written her courageous story, 'If You Fall' and recently sat down with me to share her experience.⁣
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Thank you to Isaac Regional Council and the Queensland Government for bringing this interview to you.⁣
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As part of International Women's Day, I wanted to bring to you someone who epitomises what I believe being a woman is all about. 

Heidi Smith may look like a cowgirl, and she is, but she is also much more. 

Heidi has had her fair share of challenges which she handles with grace, courage, love and hope.   She doesn't make excuses for herself and is comfortable in her vulnerability.

She is an incredibly strong person in so many ways but also has an inherent softness and kindness.

Heidi speaks about endorphins, getting out of bed when you don't feel like it and putting one foot in front of the other.

From the Kokoda Trail to Everest Base Camp and everything in between, this is Heidi's story.

What happens when we die?

Why are we faced with so many challenges and what is our purpose here on earth?

Betty Eadie answers these questions and so many more in her beautiful book,  'Embraced by the Light'.

In the book, Betty documents her incredible experience of passing away and returning to fulfil her life's purpose.

'Embraced by the Light' has had a profound effect on my own life since I read it in the early nineties.  I would never have guessed in a 'zillion' years I would ever have the opportunity to speak with Betty and am eternally grateful for her graciousness and generosity in doing so.

If you only ever listen to one of my interviews ever, let it be this one.