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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We get to meet Dr Matt Brooks, owner of Toward Health Chiropractic, as he Opens Up about his struggle with a loss of identity, his relationship with his wife, and an unhealthy work life balance. 

Matts story is one of being aware of who you really are, knowing your "why", then living a life that's in alignment with both.

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In this episode we get to meet Kane Fitzpatrick as he Opens Up about both his and his fathers depression, his attempted suicide as a teen, and the eventual completion of suicide by his father, which he describes as both the best and worst day of his life. 

Kanes story is one of overcoming the feeling of being a burden, losing a loved one and taking stock of your life. It's about creating the environment, surrounding yourself with the right people and engaging in the activities that will heal your soul!

Open Up:

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We get to know Jocelyn Weir as she Opens Up about her struggle with an eating disorder, which she suffered with from 13 to 17 years old, along with how she eventually overcame it! 

Jocelyns story is one that highlights the importance of specialised professional help and how you can find similar help yourself, on route to a life you love!

Open Up:

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In this episode we get to know Heidi Anderson of Hit!92.9, as she Opens Up about her life long struggle with anxiety! 

Heidi story is one of triumph over struggle. A story of how to not give a fuck about the things that don't matter! She's forged a path out of the panic and chaos, into a life of calm clarity and contentedness! Enjoy!

Heidi:
www.realheidi.com.au

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We get to know Jayde Nish, a freelance film maker and owner of Jadye  Nish Media, as she Opens Up about her mums 18 month fight against cancer, and how she dealt with the eventual terminal diagnosis. 

Jaydes story is one of unconditional love and selflessness. A complete willingness to do whatever it takes for someone who means the world to you.
 
Jayde:
https://www.facebook.com/jayde.nish.98

https://www.facebook.com/JaydeNishMedia/?timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100008631525578

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