The fear of snakes is one of the most commonly reported phobias, about 30% of adults are said to be Ophidiophobic. 

In may cultures, snakes are associated with evil, death and the end of the world, not according to Ben Lupo who was a python breeder in South Australia.

Mary Avery's story about her husband Lee and the home schooling of their four children is such a beautiful story of love and commitment that still has me reflecting days after talking to her.

Greg Osborn will tell you how and why he joined a religious organisation that was very charismatic and offered answers to "all" of life's questions, provided you followed the leaders rules.

And yet, just below the surface things were quite different.

I think Mary-Anne Stacey has spent more time in and under the ocean than she has on land. She is a fascinating woman who has lived a very adventurous aquatic life, from free diving to spearfishing, tall ships to stink boats, she has some stories to tell.

I think Mary-Anne Stacey has spent more time in and under the ocean than she has on land. 

She is a fascinating woman who has lived a very adventurous aquatic life, from free diving to spearfishing, tall ships to stink boats she has some stories to tell.

Just before midnight on September 10 2002 Ray Stone and his crew were tasked for a rescue into remote Victoria.

The task had already been "knocked back" by two other operators, Ray agreed to "give it a go"

Mt Bogong is Victoria's highest peak.

Chris Wann has his first alcoholic drink when he was 14, later his doctors said he probably wouldn't live past 40. 

This is an amazingly brave account of Chris's relationship with alcohol and for him, a story that many may relate to.

Taylor Winterstein is a very passionate woman when it come to all things health, especially when it comes to medical freedom of choice.

Today I had a wonderful chat to my daughter Catherine who is in enforced lockdown in Malaysia. 

We talk about being isolated a long way from home but veer off down the rabbit hole discussing the current state of the world.

Phil Dalton was an expert in his field as a Special Operations Paramedic, he didn't think he needed help after years of seeing things humans just aren't meant to see, until one day his "bucket" overflowed!