S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.

S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.

Stepping out of our comfort zone is never easy, and I have great admiration for anyone that has stepped outside theirs to do something that they have been afraid of. James Michels is one such person. Growing up he was an introvert, who lived in his own world and was wary of letting people in. Today he is an author who has published 5 books, finding the confidence to share his inner universe with the world.

Join us as James opens up about his pivotal moment of self-discovery. He shares his journey of personal growth and the decision to invest in himself, leading to the unexpected path of becoming a crime thriller author. You'll hear about the challenges he faced in his quest to write his first book, and the powerful life lessons he learned along the way.

Resilient, brave, humble, funny, inspirational… This is James Michels.

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S6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22

Growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, Astrid faced a unique set of challenges that shaped her into the remarkable person she is today. She'll share her experiences of navigating the immense pressure to succeed imposed by her parents and the process of discovering her identity as the only black child in her school. But it's not just her cultural background that sets her apart; like any young person today, she's had to confront the typical struggles of adolescence.

In this episode, Astrid opens up about the ignorance she faced in school, the importance of understanding history, her unique relationship with social media, her unwavering commitment to being a role model for other first-generation children, and how her faith challenges her to be a better person every day.

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S6 - E1 - Peter Ryan - From visually impaired to Paralympian and Ultra Endurance Running

Today, we're joined by an incredible guest, Peter Ryan, a remarkable athlete who has conquered adversity and shattered barriers.

Growing up, rural Tipperary was home for Peter. That meant sports and plenty of them. He was very good at soccer and hurling but never pushed himself. In school he followed the crowd and stayed within his lane. He was a coasting through school happy in the knowledge a job in construction would see him through.

Then at the age of 19 his eyesight began to fail and he was diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, a rare genetic disorder that left him with between five and ten percent peripheral vision in both eyes. Basically, he was legally blind.

In what felt like the blink of an eye what Peter knew as normal had disappeared, his identity was gone and he turned to alcohol to cope. He hit rock bottom before sport saved him and he unleashed the potential within… becoming a Paralympian!

Human, brave, honest, funny, a world class athlete… This is Peter Ryan!

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S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND

Orlagh Reynolds was a messer as a child and she has retained that sense of mischief into adulthood. She loved life and life loved Orlagh back as she lived the dream. City hopping as her career developed, working her dream job, surrounded by friends and family and topped off by her husband and daughter. Orlagh was lucky and grateful.

Then one day, her husband Fraser received a Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis that turned their world upside down. He was given two years to live and as the devastating news sunk in Fraser decided that something good was going to come from this diagnosis. It may have been too late for him but he was sure he was going to make a difference for future MND patients. 

And with that, they began to fight back!

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S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND

Orlagh Reynolds was a messer as a child and she has retained that sense of mischief into adulthood. She loved life and life loved Orlagh back as she lived the dream. City hopping as her career developed, working her dream job, surrounded by friends and family and topped off by her husband and daughter. Orlagh was lucky and grateful.

Then one day, her husband Fraser received a Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis that turned their world upside down. He was given two years to live and as the devastating news sunk in Fraser decided that something good was going to come from this diagnosis. It may have been too late for him but he was sure he was going to make a difference for future MND patients. 

And with that, they began to fight back!

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