Hard to imagine a 10 year old boy who has both arms and a leg severed - this was what Terry went through. We spoke about the incident and the journey to recovery, both mentally and physically. Terry also speaks about the media's unwanted pressures to live up to something he said as a child and how he broke free of the 'picture perfect' story.

Joshua “ @Flewnt " Eggington is a proud Noongar rapper from Boorloo and a father of 5!

In this episode, he helps us understand the plight Indigenous people face today and how we can make a change. Flewnt also highlights how finding a community gave him a sense of direction and purpose.

This is his story...

00:00:52 - Who is Flewnt?

00:02:40 - Flewnt & HipHop

00:13:54 - Indigenous experience in Aus today

00:16:29 - 2 racial experiences

00:24:21 - Virtue signalling

00:29:16 - Education gap

00:31:55 - Multiculturism

00:35:29 - Is it all about the system?

00:40:00 - What needs to change now?

00:45:32 - Flewnt's community work

00:47:46 - Perspective shift

Welcome to Moral of the Story... A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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Sang gives insight into the 10 year grind of becoming a medical scientist. A path not always in the plan, he shares the good and bad experiences that gave him clarity. Sang also helps us understand what it's like growing up in Australia as a Korean and the generalisations he's faced.  

This is his story... 

00:01:16 - Working with genetic blindness

00:04:25 - Finding medical science

00:20:40 - The keys to a 10 year grind

00:27:48 - Working as a doctor

00:36:00 - Being consistent 

00:40:00 - Research and genetic mutation 

00:48:25 - Asian stereotypes & culture

00:53:28 - Asian racism

01:05:05 - Sang's new perspective 

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It’s true - don’t point the finger, as it could be bitten off… Joey leant this first hand.

This chaotic story took Joey through many turns, but in spite of it all, he was led to forgiveness. This brought freedom and a perspective that can help others get through traumatic experiences.

This is his story…

00:01:30 - The incident 

00:24:30 - The hospital & surgery options

00:34:35 - Post-surgery

00:40:00 - Investigations & court case

00:57:00 - Confronting the guy

01:03:55 - The message

01:06:20 - Getting to forgiveness

01:18:10 - Moral of the story

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Roje at the age of 10, witnessed a family feud one can only imagine. This is her experience...

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Ep. #10 — Sunset is an RnB Sunday, started by 4 like-minded individuals sharing a common goal. With the noise of people’s opinions, COVID and the stigma perpetuated by the events industry, Adam & Brhane speak on the team's journey and their long road ahead.

This is their story…

00:02:25 - Where the idea started 

00:09:00 - How decisions are made  

00:16:55 - The first event 

00:24:00 - Managing expectations

00:30:32 - End of Sunset? 

00:35:10 - Subtle racism

00:41:58 - What's next?

00:52:00 - Idea to reality

00:58:40 - Tarnished relationships

01:01:17 - Perspective shift

Welcome to Moral of the Story, a podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences. 

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Ep. #9 — From 10 to 14, Caroline dealt with sexual abuse from her father. Discomforting and confronting as that is, Caroline educates us on her process for dealing with trauma she carried. 

Listen as Caroline speaks about how opening up has helped her heal and look to the future with her head high. 

This is her story…

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More Than One Thing Can Be True - https://carolinebrunne.com/

00:03:10 - Survivours and perpetrators  

00:05:40 - Speaking out about abuse

00:09:41 - The abuse

00:20:45 - Unpacking trauma 

00:41:30 - The grooming process

00:59:20 - Developing relationships

01:05:30 - Sticking to the script 

01:19:18 - Setting boundaries 

01:30:28 - Self-blame

01:35:00 - Advice to victims 

01:39:33 - Perspective shift

Welcome to Moral of the Story... A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences. 

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Ep. #8 — Nigerian born, Australian grown. Reuben served 14 years in the military, having spent a lot of his time in Afghanistan. Reuben reveals the lessons found through those chaotic experiences and how he found a purpose that keeps him firing. 

This is his story...

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00:02:57 - Coming to Australia 

00:09:50 - Motivation to join the military 

00:13:40 - Training for the army  

00:20:00 - Afganistan experience  

00:29:35 - Facing life or death situations 

00:37:41 - Lessons from the military 

00:42:14 - Trauma 

00:50:30 - The next challenge

00:57:20 - Fatherhood

01:07:33 - How to find your purpose

01:17:06 - The perspective shift

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Ep. #6 —  They say there’s no place like home. Imagine not being able to step foot into the very place you call yours. This story is true in Sergio’s case. Perth was home, and that’s where his heart was. But even that won’t earn you permanent residency. 

Having lived in 8 countries and visited over 100 cities, all on a visa. Serg has more than just memories and cool stories, he has life experience.

Listen as Serg speaks about the realities of travel, culture and learning a new language.

00:02:06 - Moving at a young age 

00:12:45 - Leaving Aus

00:19:05 - Teaching English in Thailand

00:23:00 - Aus visa denied 

00:27:42 - Teaching English in Vietnam

00:41:55 - Vietnam to France

00:45:55 - France to Argentina 

00:53:00 - Battling with visas 

00:54:45 - Argentina to Guadeloupe 

01:03:54 - Language barriers

01:11:05 - Traveling alone

01:22:08 - Opportunities 

01:26:34 - Moral of the story

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