Not all abuse leaves visible scars.

In this powerful conversation, Tasch is joined by author and survivor Christine Dillard, who shares her deeply personal story of living through 17 years of marriage under coercive control.For three years, Christine secretly planned her escape with her children while navigating emotional, psychological and financial abuse. Her experience reveals how manipulation can become normalised, why red flags are often ignored, and how our subconscious blueprint influences the relationships we accept.

This episode is an important conversation about recognising coercive control, understanding the patterns that keep people stuck, and discovering that healing is possible.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need to hear it.

Connect with Christine Dillard

If Christine's story resonated with you, connect with her and explore the resources she's created to help others recognise and understand coercive control.

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Addiction is often the part everyone sees.

But what about the pain underneath it?

In the latest episode of Unshackled, I’m joined by Adam Hudson from HumanKind Support Services for an honest conversation about addiction, trauma and the human being behind the behaviour.

We explore why addictive patterns can become a way of coping, numbing or escaping—and why shame rarely creates the safety needed for real change.

This conversation isn’t about excusing harmful behaviour or removing personal responsibility. It’s about understanding the whole person.

Because someone can be accountable for their recovery and still deserve compassion. They can acknowledge the harm that has occurred without believing they are permanently defined by it.

You are more than your addiction.
You are more than your trauma.
And you are more than the ways you learned to survive.

Connect with Tasch

www.taschrogers.com

Adam’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_adam_hudson/

HumanKind Support Services:
https://www.facebook.com/people/HumanKind-Support-Services/61572217352102/

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Healing isn't always obvious.

Sometimes it looks like spending more time alone, questioning old beliefs, setting boundaries that make others uncomfortable, or feeling like you no longer fit the life you once knew.

In this episode of Unshackled, we explore why healing can feel lonely and the quiet signs that show you're growing, even when it feels like nothing is changing. We discuss identity shifts, emotional resilience, self-awareness and learning to trust the process of becoming.

If you've ever wondered whether you're actually healing, this conversation may give you the reassurance you've been looking for.

We often hear people talk about red flags and green flags in relationships—but what if the biggest influence on who we choose isn't what we see, but what we've unconsciously learned to accept?

In this episode of Unshackled, we explore how our subconscious blueprint shapes attraction, trust, boundaries and relationship patterns. We discuss why unhealthy dynamics can feel familiar, how emotional conditioning influences our decisions, and what it takes to recognise healthier connections.

If you've ever wondered why the same patterns keep repeating, this conversation will help you better understand yourself and empower you to make more conscious choices.

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Emma Butler has spent years inspiring young people and families through Danceworks Studio, but behind the scenes, she's faced challenges that would test anyone's resilience.

In this deeply personal episode of Unshackled, Emma shares her journey through multiple life setbacks, including her recent cancer diagnosis, and how she found the strength to keep moving forward with courage, purpose and hope.

This conversation explores resilience, mindset, community, leadership and the power of choosing joy even in life's darkest seasons. It's an inspiring reminder that while adversity may change us, it doesn't have to define us.

What if the life you're searching for doesn't require becoming someone new, but simply becoming more aligned with who you already are?

In this episode of Unshackled, we sit down with chiropractor, life coach, author and podcaster Dr Tony Rudd to explore the powerful connection between physical health, mindset, purpose and personal transformation.

Drawing on decades of experience helping thousands of people improve their wellbeing, Tony explains why alignment isn't just about your spine—it's about your thoughts, emotions, habits and the way you show up every day.

Together we explore:

• What "True Aligned Power" really means
• Why do so many people stay stuck despite wanting change
• The connection between the nervous system and personal performance
• How stress disconnects us from our authentic selves
• Practical ways to create more energy, resilience and clarity
• Living with purpose instead of simply surviving

Whether you're interested in health, personal development, leadership, mindset or creating lasting change, this conversation offers practical wisdom alongside deep reflection.

If you've ever felt like you're capable of more but can't quite access it, this episode may help you reconnect with the version of yourself that's been there all along.

If this conversation resonates, subscribe to Unshackled, leave a review, and share it with someone ready to unlock their own potential.

Connect with Dr Tony Rudd: https://tonyrudd.com.au/

Have you ever looked into your pet's eyes and felt like they were trying to tell you something?

In this fascinating episode of Unshackled, we sit down with Wendy Jones, Animal Communicator and Intuitive Energetics Practitioner, to explore the extraordinary connection that exists between humans and animals.

Wendy shares her journey into animal communication, how she developed her intuitive abilities, and what she has learned from working with animals and their owners. We dive into the energetic bonds we share with our pets, the messages animals may be trying to communicate, and how intuition can help us better understand the animals in our lives.

Whether you're curious about animal communication, energy work, intuition, spirituality, or simply want to deepen your connection with your pets, this conversation offers thought-provoking insights and a fresh perspective on the relationship between humans and animals.

Throughout the episode, Wendy discusses real experiences from her practice, the emotional intelligence of animals, and why learning to listen differently may transform the way we view our animal companions.

If you've ever wondered whether animals can sense our emotions, understand our energy, or communicate beyond words, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

Connect with Wendy Jones:
Website: www.wendyjanimalconnections.com.au
Facebook: Wendy J Animal Connections
Instagram: @wendyjanimalconnections

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Trauma doesn't always disappear when the event ends. In this episode of Unshackled, we explore the differences between PTSD and CPTSD, how trauma affects the nervous system, and why many people remain stuck in survival mode long after the threat has passed. We discuss emotional flashbacks, hypervigilance, relationship struggles, shame, anxiety, identity challenges, and the long-term effects of unresolved trauma. More importantly, we explore what healing can look like and how understanding trauma can become the first step toward freedom. Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone who is, this episode provides insight, validation, and practical perspectives for moving forward.

In this episode of The Unshackled Podcast, we sit down with our first guest, Hayley Wallace, an intuitive development mentor and land healer.

Hayley shares her insights on developing intuition, learning to trust your inner guidance, and understanding the energetic connection between people, places, and nature. We explore how intuition shows up in everyday life, what blocks many people from accessing it, and how reconnecting with ourselves and the natural world can create deeper clarity and alignment.

A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in self-awareness, spirituality, energy work, and personal growth.

You can connect with Hayley via her website www.hayleywallace.com

In this episode, we dive into the nervous system and how it affects the way we think, feel, react, and connect with others. We explore why so many people live in chronic stress without realising it, how survival states like fight, flight, and freeze show up in everyday life, and what nervous system regulation actually looks like in practice.

You’ll learn practical ways to calm your body, reduce overwhelm, and build emotional safety from the inside out. This episode combines psychology, self-awareness, and simple nervous system tools to help you better understand yourself and feel more grounded in everyday life.