In this episode we take a look back at the year that was. 

Both finishing 2024 very differently to how we started it, we reflect on the trials, tribulations and joys of the last 12 months. 

And the exciting things to come…

Today we’re joined by psychotherapist Diane Young. Specialising in trauma and addiction, Diane has seen and worked through it all.

In this episode we chat about the many roads to recovery, how to find the right therapy for you and when you know its time to ask for help.

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of addiction and sexual abuse. If you, or anyone you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

Today we're joined by the Founder & Director of Heartled Warriors - Dane Muller.

Having battled his own fight with mental health, Dane now leads men, women, couples and youths through retreats with the focus on 'returning home to yourself'.

Dane's story is powerful and one that we couldn't wait to share with you.

Instagram: @heartled_warriors

Website: https://www.heartledwarriors.com.au/

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and self-harm. If you, or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14

From New Age rituals to psych wards to 'demonic attacks' to church on Sundays... fair to say Nikki has lived 1,000 lives in her short 33 years on Earth.

In today's chat Nikki unpacks the path that led to her hospitalisation and how she radically turned her life around at the age of 30.

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and self-harm. If you, or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

Today we're joined by sex shop owner, entrepreneur and TikTok sensation AJ Papas.

AJ is known for his non-nonsense, tough-love relationship and sex advice and he treats this episode no different. From re-creating old school romance to spicing things up in the bedroom, this conversation has it all.

TikTok: @ajpapadatos

Jonathon Moran has been synonymous with Aussie media for over 25 years. If you've ever read the paper, listened to radio or been to really any event in Sydney - you would have heard about JMo.

In this episode, JMo gives us a peak behind the glitz and glamour of being an entertainment reporter, and just how deceiving 'keeping up appearances' can be.

WIRES: 1300 094 737 or www.wires.org.au

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of addiction and suicide. If you, or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

Today we're joined by former Operations Manager of Corrections Victoria, Roz aka The Governor. Having worked with both men's and women's prisons for 27 years, Roz has seen and heard it all.

In this episode we talk about justice verse rehabilitation, the human side of being part of 'the force' and what it meant to be the first female Governor.

Today we're joined by Nick Bowditch - author, psychotherapist, motivational speaker, TedX presenter, entrepreneur, podcast host and PhD student (clinical psychology).

.... he also happens to be in recovery.

Nick unpacks his journey through meeting Kate in rehab back in 2016 to speaking to crowds of thousands while experiencing intense social anxiety and now to running his own clinic.

Instagram: @nickbowditch

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of addiction, suicide and eating disorders. If you, or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

Today we're joined by Kate's friend Travis. From a wealthy family, raised in an affluent area, Travis seemingly 'had it all' growing up.

For 28 years, Travis lived a heteronormative life and found himself unable to remain monogamous for any long period of time.

Cut to a rehab in Thailand - Travis realised what he'd been running from and was diagnosed with 'sex addiction'.

In this episode, Travis unpacks what it means to be a sex addict, including the societal stigma and what it looks like to enter recovery.

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of addiction, eating disorders and abuse. If you, or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

Please note: This episode also contains the mention of 'plant medicine' - please consult a professional to establish if this is the right therapy for you.

We have some updates.

One of us is heading into her third trimester, the other finally got her mental health plan. Join us as we unpack what's been going on in our worlds this month.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of addiction and eating disorders. If you or anyone that you know is struggling, call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

Today we're joined by founder of Your Recovery House, Steph Easton.

Having her own experience with disordered eating and addiction, Steph created the holistic rehab to treat the 'root cause of behavioural issues' and help people who have walked a similar path.

In this episode, Steph gives a very raw and honest insight into how addiction ruled her life for many years and most importantly - how she found a way out.

You Recovery House: https://www.addictionrehab.com.au

Instagram: @yourrecoveryhouse

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of addiction, eating disorders, sexual assault and domestic violence. If you or anyone that you know is struggling, please call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.