In this deeply personal episode of Stories To Be Told, Jarryd Biviano shares the story behind the person many know today, while opening up about the experiences, challenges, and moments that shaped who he has become.

What begins as a conversation about life, ambition, and the person he is today unfolds into an honest discussion about adversity, resilience, identity, relationships, and the moments that can completely change the direction of your life.

We also talk about Strava Sharks, the running group Jarryd helped build, and how something that began through a shared love of running became about so much more than simply putting one foot in front of the other. Along the way, we explore community, connection, relationships, and the unexpected ways people can come into our lives.

Jarryd speaks openly about the challenges he has faced, the lessons they have taught him, and the process of finding strength when life doesn't go according to plan. We explore the pressure of expectations, navigating difficult seasons, personal growth, and what it really means to keep moving forward when things feel uncertain.

This conversation is raw, reflective, and deeply human. It's a reminder that there is always more to someone's story than what we see on the surface, and that the experiences that challenge us can often shape the person we become.

If you've ever found yourself questioning your direction, struggling through a difficult season, or discovering an unexpected connection in the middle of it all, Jarryd's story is one worth hearing.

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In this deeply personal episode of Stories To Be Told with Talitha, Emily Jeffery shares the life-changing health journey that forced her to rethink everything she believed about body image, motherhood, and trusting her own instincts.

At just 27 years old, Emily is a wife, mother to her young son River, former Navy member, and passionate advocate for women's health. After years of bodybuilding, overcoming body image struggles, and choosing to undergo breast augmentation, she never imagined that what appeared to be normal postpartum changes would eventually lead to a rare and frightening medical diagnosis.

Emily opens up about navigating pregnancy while her husband was deployed, the loneliness of becoming a first-time mum away from her own family, and the unexpected friendships that helped her through one of the biggest transitions of her life. She reflects on the identity shifts that come with motherhood, learning to appreciate what her body can do rather than how it looks, and the pressure many women carry to meet unrealistic beauty standards.

As time went on, Emily began experiencing persistent rashes, chronic fatigue, inflammation, and changes to one of her breast implants. After months of unanswered questions, specialist appointments, and being told different possibilities, she continued advocating for herself until further testing revealed something no one expected— Scedosporium infection (caused by the fungus Scedosporium) which is a rare mould infection growing around her breast implant. The diagnosis ultimately led to urgent surgery and the removal of both implants, changing the course of her life forever.

Throughout this honest conversation, Emily speaks openly about the emotional impact of the experience, the reality of navigating the healthcare system, the importance of listening to your body, and why she believes every woman deserves to feel empowered to seek answers when something doesn't feel right. She also shares how becoming a mother completely transformed the way she sees herself, replacing years of self-criticism with gratitude for the strength and resilience of her body.

This episode is not intended to create fear around cosmetic procedures, but rather to encourage informed decision-making, body acceptance, and self-advocacy. Emily's experience is incredibly rare, yet her message about trusting your instincts and pushing for answers when something feels wrong is one that resonates far beyond her own story.

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In this deeply personal episode of Stories To Be Told, Jamie Small shares the story behind the man many know as a successful business owner, former rugby league player, podcast host, husband, and father.

Growing up surrounded by family breakdown, violence, instability, and a mother living with severe mental illness, Jamie's childhood was far from ordinary. He reflects on navigating trauma at a young age, leaving home as a teenager, and the lasting impact those experiences have had on his identity, relationships, and view of the world.

What begins as a conversation about rugby league and chasing professional sporting dreams quickly unfolds into a raw discussion about healing, fatherhood, generational cycles, and the challenges of processing childhood trauma as an adult. Jamie speaks openly about therapy, emotional resilience, learning to trust, and his determination to become the father he never had.

The episode also explores how losing his dream of an NRL career ultimately became the catalyst for building a successful electrical business, launching his podcast Everything Counts, and creating a brand driven by purpose and personal growth.

This is an honest and vulnerable conversation about adversity, identity, mental health, and the lessons that emerge when life doesn't go according to plan.

If you've ever struggled with your past, questioned your purpose, or wondered how to break the cycles you grew up with, this episode is a powerful reminder that your story doesn't have to define your future.

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Some stories stay with you forever… not because they’re easy to tell, but because they change who you are.

In this deeply emotional episode of Stories To Be Told with Talitha, we sit down with Hannah Sladen, a woman whose heart was shaped by love, loss, and the kind of grief that doesn’t come with warning.

Hannah opens up about her childhood, moving from Australia to Fiji, and the moment her family adopted a tiny three-month-old baby boy named Timmy. She shares what it was like watching him grow up with cerebral palsy, how their family adapted, and the beautiful ways Timmy’s personality lit up every room, his love for music, water, people, and life itself.

But this episode also holds the kind of heartbreak no one is ever ready for.

Hannah takes us through the devastating shock of losing Timmy suddenly, the trauma of hospital goodbyes, the confusion of unanswered questions, and the painful reality of grieving someone you loved like your own child. She speaks honestly about guilt, anger, faith, and what it means to keep someone’s memory alive when the world keeps moving forward.

This is a story about disability, sibling love, loss, and the kind of grief that changes your entire nervous system… but it’s also about resilience, family, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

If you’ve ever lost someone, feared losing someone, or carried a grief that no one could see, this episode will make you feel less alone.

Because Timmy’s life mattered. And so does yours.

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Welcome back to Stories To Be Told With Talitha.

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This episode is a raw reflection on motherhood — the kind that isn’t always shared. The quiet identity shifts, the mental load, the strain on relationships, and the moments where you don’t quite reconise yourself anymore.I speak honestly about my experience becoming a mum — the loss and rediscovery of self, navigating sleep deprivation, and the emotional weight that comes with being everything to someone else while trying to hold onto who you are.There’s no filter here. Just real moments, real thoughts, and the things many mothers feel but don’t always say out loud.This episode also marks the beginning of what this podcast is truly about.From here on, Stories To Be Told will open the space for others to share their own lived experiences — the pivotal moments, the highs, the lows, and the stories that shape us.Because everyone has a story.And some stories deserve to be heard.

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***Disclaimer: This episode discusses our journey of discovering that our child was born blind, including medical testing and the emotional challenges that come with it. We understand this may be a sensitive or triggering topic for some listeners, especially parents or those with lived experiences around disability and health. Please listen with care, and take a break if you need to.

From the moment we found out we were pregnant with a healthy boy, we were so beyond excited to start our journey as first time parents. What we didn't know were the challenges that come with parenthood let alone uncertainty around Arlo's Vision.

This was not an easy video to make but this is our journey with our son Arlo.I am sharing this real, raw and heavy story of how we found out that Arlo was born Blind ( and no we didn't know he was blind from birth but things made sense when we found out).

From the testing and results we currently have, he has Leber's Congenital Amaurosis which is a rare genetic disease that affects the retinas in babies’ eyes causing them to have low vision or be born blind. We are still learning about the condition and adjusting to life knowing he can't see. Follow our journey through liking this episode and following this podcast.

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