In this episode my friend Helen shares her story about her quest for success. This journey started out as an expectation of huge potential but became a prison that left her empty and confused. Helen worked through this and the insights she gain

Neil Barringham - A Place To Belong

Aug 31st, 2020 1h 26m

Neil takes us through his life story with a particular focus on the organisation he and his wife Penny founded and operated for 25 years helping those with severe mental health difficulties find their place to belong in their communities. Neil

Andrew Wilcox - Part 2 - When helping Hurts

Apr 26th, 2020 1h 4m

In this episode Andrew continues his incredible story taking us through his time in Uganda and India. His stories have the power to move you to laughter and tears, and to change the way we look at life and helping.

Andrew Wilcox - Part 1 - In Too Deep

Mar 30th, 2020 1h 5m

Andrew takes us through the first half of his amazing journey as a teacher, a chef and then a trauma counsellor working in some of the most difficult places you can work. From living and working with the indigenous community in Far North Queens

Chanise Grealy - Stepping Into The Void

Jan 28th, 2020 58m 25s

In this week's episode we look at the complicated relationship many of us have with God and organised religion through the eyes and story of Chanise. At one stage she completed a Bachelor of Theology and was on a pathway to a career in ministry

Bonus

Bonus - Sue's song

Jan 20th, 2020 4m 27s

To finish off Sue's story I thought I'd post a song I wrote for mum's 50th Birthday. I think it encapsulates her strong values towards family. Enjoy!

Dave Roby - Struggle

Jan 20th, 2020 51m 39s

Dave and I discuss why struggle is important for our growth and character development by looking at his own story and experience, Sue's story from last episode, and the wisdom of some great writers and thinkers.

Sue Hicks - Part 2 - Pills, Pot and Plenty of Kids

Jan 13th, 2020 1h 3m

In this episode Sue talks about what raising 7 kids is like and how her community and faith carried her through. We also mine some of the gold from her story to learn what her philosophy is in parenting, life and overcoming adversity.

Sue Hicks - Part One - The Beginning

Jan 1st, 2020 57m 4s

In this episode we hear our first story from one of The Reals. A story of heartache and pain but also of the lighter side of life and the people who taught Sue Hicks how to see the best in every situation and everyone.

Trailer

Cactus Flowers

Dec 31st, 2019 7m 39s

This is the heart of The Reals podcast. To present every story with the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly, and to mine the gold hidden in everyone's story to teach us all how to get through life a little easier!

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