The Derailment Chronicles

Girl, buckle up. We're going into the Congo Basin, and absolutely nothing about this journey is staying on track.

This episode takes us through bizarre geological formations known as ash dykes, prehistoric nightmare fuel in the form of Titanoboa and Vasuki indicus, and the mysterious world of Mami Wata, the water spirit found in African and diasporic traditions.

Somewhere between ancient giants, geological oddities, folklore and the terrifying things our planet has produced, we abandon the original itinerary entirely.

Disclaimer: May cause spontaneous Googling, existential dread about prehistoric wildlife, and the sudden urge to investigate things that absolutely did not need investigating

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Honestly, this episode is a bit of a rollercoaster. We're talking about the shocking developments surrounding Rosanna Pansino, why everyone suddenly seemed angry at Ed Sheeran, the latest political debate over public housing, and why it felt like every time we opened social media another icon had passed away. Join me as we unpack the headlines and pay tribute to Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen.

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Grab your carrots and saddle up, because apparently we're eating our way through a history of marketing lies.

We're seeing through the propaganda that convinced Britain carrots were responsible for their pilots' incredible eyesight during WWII, learning how Popeye helped save the spinach industry, and discovering that maybe everything we thought we knew about vegetables isn't quite what it seems.

I've also got a rant about coffee, because apparently I have thoughts, and it wouldn't be a food episode — or a podcast episode, frankly — without potatoes making an appearance.

Except, plot twist: potatoes aren't the #1 vegetable in the world.

So grab your carrots, pour yourself a coffee and come investigate the great vegetable deception with me.

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This month we're covering everything from world events and politics to outrageously expensive coffee beans (seriously... who is spending over $100 on a bag of coffee?), celebrating a new 5km PB and finally hitting that elusive 35 VO₂ Max.

Then, because this is The Derailment Chronicles and no train of thought stays on track for long, we dive into the ideas from Emotional Alchemy by Max Ochsner and chat about finding joy in the little things, why grief isn't as linear as we're often told, and why maybe—just maybe—we should start talking to ourselves like we'd talk to our best friend.

So grab a coffee (preferably one that didn't require a small personal loan), get comfy, and let's derail together.

Life is chaotic, so you should be too.

Stay chaotic out there. 

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In this month's episode of The Derailment Chronicles, we start with a life update as I celebrate a new 5km PB, my first ever 8km run, and another successful soap-making adventure that may or may not have ended in a finger injury. I also give my honest thoughts on my North Face Base Camp bag after more than a year of daily use.

Then we dive headfirst into the latest YouTube drama, including James Charles' controversial response to a former Spirit Airlines employee, his new Painted Foundation, and whether it was the right move. We also unpack the VidCon controversy involving Adam McIntyre and the Ballinger family, the fallout from Rachel Ballinger being dropped as a featured creator, and the growing tensions surrounding a proposed Colleen Ballinger documentary.

So grab a coffee, get comfy, and join me for an episode full of blood, sweat and YouTube tears.

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In this month’s episode of The Derailment Chronicles, we dive deeper into my health journey and chat briefly about the Australian Federal Budget before descending into paranormal lore surrounding Skinwalkers, Wendigos, and the mysterious desert entity known as Abu Fanous.

Then, because this is The Derailment Chronicles and we can never stay on track for too long, we spiral into yet another discussion about James Charles, internet delusion, and the now-infamous Spirit Airlines worker situation.

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I went on a solo trip to reset… and somehow ended up dealing with a heart scare, hospital chaos, and CIA-tested brain tapes.

In this episode, I talk about my trip to Mount Tamborine, an unexpected emergency visit related to my heart, the frustration of cardiologist admin mix-ups, and my experience trying the Gateway Tapes.

Yes — the ones the CIA actually studied.

Spoiler: I didn’t astral project… but I did sleep very well.

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As promised, I’m back with the final breakdown of the last week of MAFS, and it did not disappoint.

Alyssa is still waiting on the apology she thinks she deserves, David finally finds his voice, and Danny’s true character comes out in full force. But the real question is… have we been wrong this whole time? Is Stevo actually the villain of the season?

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We are back for the 2nd last recap as MAFS is wrapping up, and we needed 3 weeks' worth of content to make it not boring. We discuss homestays, the final test and the final vows. Listen to the relationships crumble in real time. We also had the loss of the lovely expert Mel, who has forever changed the show with her presence; she will be missed. 

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I started this episode with a full rant about fuel prices in Australia, the cost of living, and everything going on globally — because honestly… what is happening right now? 

Then I made the pivot to learn about the weather because that is a totally logical train of thought. I learn about how a cyclone forms, what it needs to keep it moving and what even is a high and low pressure system. 

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