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Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling
by Madeleine Black
Unbroken – The Podcast with Madeleine Black, features amazing individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
Copyright: © 2023 Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling
Episodes
13: Hope with Donna Thistlethwaite
37m · Published
I found my conversation with Donna so moving as we discuss her darkest of days when she wanted to end her life to her recovery and the thriver that she is today
In 2012 Donna jumped 30 metres from an Australian bridge in an attempt to end her life. At the time she was experiencing career challenges fuelled by feelings of self-doubt and worthlessness.
Her actions shocked those who knew her and who regarded her as a competent human resource professional and a friendly, enthusiastic person.
Donna journeyed from breakdown to receiving an ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ in 2016 and found her purpose in career coaching and speaking.
Donna shares her story to help others understand that failure does not need to define us and that there are strategies that can be successfully used to create a fulfilling and happy life.
Some key points from our interview:
- How when she heard that if she had completed suicide that the odds that her son would try it too changed everything for her
- How she felt alive when she first shared her story
- How she feels that finding her voice saved her and hopes it helps others too
- How she uses six daily practices that have totally shifted her life
"HOPE = help one person every day" - Donna Thistelthwaite
You can get more information about Donna here:
https://donnathistlethwaite.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaThistlethwaite.speaker/
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
12: Unstoppable You! with Tracy Schmitt
37m · PublishedYou can't fail to be moved by Tracy's infectious energy, and learn amazing lessons from her that can be applied in every area of life!
She has accomplished so much in her life that you forget she was born a 4 way amputee
Here's a list of just some of her many achievements:
She is an expert on Disarming Limiting Beliefs, been seen in Oprah Magazine, had 100 million ++ views of her videos, she is an international Award-Winning Business Leader, Speaker with the stars, TedX speaker, spoken in over 40+ countries, has an BEd & MBA, Decorated Athlete as a World Cup Sailor, 1st amputee who climbed the Himalaya Mountains, TV host, Bestselling Author, and has been recognised for her International Humanitarian work by Canada Hall of Fame.
Some key points from our interview:
- How she learnt early on in life that the worst thing in the world was a bad excuse
- How she feels that she is lucky to be born a 4 way amputee
- How she gained independence and confidence by surrounding herself with successful people
- How she recognised that there are always opportunities, she just had to say yes
- How she had to keep getting back in her boat when she was learning to sail rather than quit
"If I live a life of no excuses, then I get to live a life of no limits" - Tracy Schmitt
You can't more information about Tracy here:
www.unstoppabletracy.com
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
12: Unstoppable You! with Tracy Schmitt
37m · PublishedYou can't fail to be moved by Tracy's infectious energy, and learn amazing lessons from her that can be applied in every area of life!
She has accomplished so much in her life that you forget she was born a 4 way amputee
Here's a list of just some of her many achievements:
She is an expert on Disarming Limiting Beliefs, been seen in Oprah Magazine, had 100 million ++ views of her videos, she is an international Award-Winning Business Leader, Speaker with the stars, TedX speaker, spoken in over 40+ countries, has an BEd & MBA, Decorated Athlete as a World Cup Sailor, 1st amputee who climbed the Himalaya Mountains, TV host, Bestselling Author, and has been recognised for her International Humanitarian work by Canada Hall of Fame.
Some key points from our interview:
- How she learnt early on in life that the worst thing in the world was a bad excuse
- How she feels that she is lucky to be born a 4 way amputee
- How she gained independence and confidence by surrounding herself with successful people
- How she recognised that there are always opportunities, she just had to say yes
- How she had to keep getting back in her boat when she was learning to sail rather than quit
"If I live a life of no excuses, then I get to live a life of no limits" - Tracy Schmitt
You can't more information about Tracy here:
www.unstoppabletracy.com
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
11: Mamma F***ing Mia! with Richard Laing
32m · PublishedRichard's story is quite unbelievable!! He was starring in a stage show and was going through a parallel process in his own life that bore a very strong resemblance. You really couldn't make this up!
He has worked as an actor for over 30 years and has spent most of that time in front of a camera. He continues to have an exciting and prolific career in Film and Television, appearing in many high-profile productions such as Game Of Thrones, The Batman Trilogy and Netflix’s drama, The Last Czars and the upcoming drama Industry, amongst many others.
His theatre work has seen him working with some of the country’s best talent and he has appeared in many West End Theatre productions, most recently as the lead in MAMMA MIA!
As a voice-over artist, he has an international reputation and his voice can be heard in numerous BBC Radio 4 plays, Video Games and TV Commercials.
Coaching is his passion. He has taught Voice and Communication skills and Camera Technique across the UK and even as far as India. He is both at home, working with large corporate clients and small businesses.
Some key points from our interview:
- How he felt unsettled when he started to think about what adoption actually meant
- How he didn't have his birth mother's address when she travelled to Australia to try and find her
- How the search for his real father put him through a stressful time and felt like he was in an emotional turmoil
- How he had to process a lot of pain and sadness
- How he had to come to terms with the "twist" in his adoption story
- How that everything he does in life comes from a place of love
"Unbroken for me means something that hasn't stopped" - Richard Laing
You get can more information about Richard here:
https://yourvoiceinbusiness.co.uk/
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
11: Mamma F***ing Mia! with Richard Laing
32m · PublishedRichard's story is quite unbelievable!! He was starring in a stage show and was going through a parallel process in his own life that bore a very strong resemblance. You really couldn't make this up!
He has worked as an actor for over 30 years and has spent most of that time in front of a camera. He continues to have an exciting and prolific career in Film and Television, appearing in many high-profile productions such as Game Of Thrones, The Batman Trilogy and Netflix’s drama, The Last Czars and the upcoming drama Industry, amongst many others.
His theatre work has seen him working with some of the country’s best talent and he has appeared in many West End Theatre productions, most recently as the lead in MAMMA MIA!
As a voice-over artist, he has an international reputation and his voice can be heard in numerous BBC Radio 4 plays, Video Games and TV Commercials.
Coaching is his passion. He has taught Voice and Communication skills and Camera Technique across the UK and even as far as India. He is both at home, working with large corporate clients and small businesses.
Some key points from our interview:
- How he felt unsettled when he started to think about what adoption actually meant
- How he didn't have his birth mother's address when she travelled to Australia to try and find her
- How the search for his real father put him through a stressful time and felt like he was in an emotional turmoil
- How he had to process a lot of pain and sadness
- How he had to come to terms with the "twist" in his adoption story
- How that everything he does in life comes from a place of love
"Unbroken for me means something that hasn't stopped" - Richard Laing
You get can more information about Richard here:
https://yourvoiceinbusiness.co.uk/
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
9: Life's Hurdles with Colin Jackson
34m · PublishedIn this episode I speak to the sporting legend, Colin Jackson
He recently presented a BBC Panorama documentary about eating disorders amongst elite athletes and he briefly mentioned his own struggles but I wanted to hear more about his own journey with anorexia and bulimia.
Colin is Great Britain’s Legendary Hurdler, Multiple Gold Medallist & World Record Holder, and broadcaster.
He is currently busy rehearsing for Dancing On Ice with his skating partner and I can't wait to watch!
Some key points from our interview:
- How he feels he may have enjoyed his career more if he didn't have an eating disorder
- How his obsession with getting faster led to his eating disorder
- How he survived on only 700-800 calories a day as an elite athlete
- How he felt ashamed and the shame kept him quiet
- How he now understands that the correct nutrition can make the difference which is why he agreed to make the documentary to help others
- How he practices positivity on a daily basis and believes in the power of smiling for himself and others to project goodness
"We are on this planet for a very limited time, make it as good as possible" - Colin Jackson
You can get more info about Colin here: https://www.facebook.com/ColinJacksonOfficial
Follow him on Instagram: @colinrayjackson
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
10: Healing Her Health with Khristee Rich
36m · Published
In this episode I speak to Khristee Rich who after a chronic illness, with no seeming easy or workable answers, decided she had to be her own health advocate.
And what a journey that turned out to be.
Esoteric to exotic, she tried the lot, and learned heaps along the way!
She is a holistic healer and spiritual teacher who works with empaths/highly sensitive women and creatives to overcome their greatest pain from chronic illness, chronic pain, abuse, and trauma so that they can live their life greatest joy and live a life beyond their wildest dreams.
With her Reiki/shamanism blend and skills being clairvoyant, a medium, and an empath, she inspires and empowers her clients to be their own health advocate, to persevere, and to dream big so that they can step out from behind the curtain and joyfully live the life they were meant to live.
Some key points from our interview:
- How she experienced 15 years of misdiagnosis and no answers to her illness
- How after doing her own research it only took one month to treat and the symptoms to improve
- How she healed herself and now uses these skills she learnt to help other women to heal themselves
- How she is passionate about empowering other women to improver their quality of life
- How she discovered that the holistic approach using mind, body and spirit gave her the best results and healed her
"Know what happens in life that you are both spirit and courageous and noting can stop you" _ Khristee Rich
You can get more information about Khristee here:
https://www.thedancingcurtain.com/
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
10: Healing Her Health with Khristee Rich
36m · Published
In this episode I speak to Khristee Rich who after a chronic illness, with no seeming easy or workable answers, decided she had to be her own health advocate.
And what a journey that turned out to be.
Esoteric to exotic, she tried the lot, and learned heaps along the way!
She is a holistic healer and spiritual teacher who works with empaths/highly sensitive women and creatives to overcome their greatest pain from chronic illness, chronic pain, abuse, and trauma so that they can live their life greatest joy and live a life beyond their wildest dreams.
With her Reiki/shamanism blend and skills being clairvoyant, a medium, and an empath, she inspires and empowers her clients to be their own health advocate, to persevere, and to dream big so that they can step out from behind the curtain and joyfully live the life they were meant to live.
Some key points from our interview:
- How she experienced 15 years of misdiagnosis and no answers to her illness
- How after doing her own research it only took one month to treat and the symptoms to improve
- How she healed herself and now uses these skills she learnt to help other women to heal themselves
- How she is passionate about empowering other women to improver their quality of life
- How she discovered that the holistic approach using mind, body and spirit gave her the best results and healed her
"Know what happens in life that you are both spirit and courageous and noting can stop you" _ Khristee Rich
You can get more information about Khristee here:
https://www.thedancingcurtain.com/
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
8: Laughter is the best medicine! with Colin G Higgins
49m · PublishedIn this episode I speak to the courageous Colin G Higgins, who was groomed and abuse by two paedophiles when he was a young teenager.
They joked about murdering a woman and he knew that he couldn't keep quiet, so he became a whistle blower which led to their conviction, so that no one else would have to suffer like he did
He believes that Laughter Truly Is the Best Medicine!, and is a stand up comic.
He is a relative newcomer to stand-up but has been on the comedy scene for many years behind the scenes. Colin runs the comedy club Jesters at Jimmy's in Park Bar, Glasgow and appeared in the documentary on Billy Connolly for BBC Scotland in 2020 titled 'Billy and Us'
Some key points from our interview:
- How he was instrumental in the conviction of the two paedophiles that had murdered a woman, when he went to the police
- How he recognises that he became self destructive due to the abuse and trauma he experienced as a teenager
- How he realised he was not the only boy being abused by these men
- How when he heard their threats made towards his mother his anger and fear made him realise that he had to tell someone
- How he discovered that therapy is not easy but so worthwhile
"When we laugh, we win" - Colin G Higgins
You can get more information about Colin here:
https://www.facebook.com/JestersAtJimmys/
https://www.facebook.com/colinhigginsfb
@HigcG
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
9: Life's Hurdles with Colin Jackson
34m · PublishedIn this episode I speak to the sporting legend, Colin Jackson
He recently presented a BBC Panorama documentary about eating disorders amongst elite athletes and he briefly mentioned his own struggles but I wanted to hear more about his own journey with anorexia and bulimia.
Colin is Great Britain’s Legendary Hurdler, Multiple Gold Medallist & World Record Holder, and broadcaster.
He is currently busy rehearsing for Dancing On Ice with his skating partner and I can't wait to watch!
Some key points from our interview:
- How he feels he may have enjoyed his career more if he didn't have an eating disorder
- How his obsession with getting faster led to his eating disorder
- How he survived on only 700-800 calories a day as an elite athlete
- How he felt ashamed and the shame kept him quiet
- How he now understands that the correct nutrition can make the difference which is why he agreed to make the documentary to help others
- How he practices positivity on a daily basis and believes in the power of smiling for himself and others to project goodness
"We are on this planet for a very limited time, make it as good as possible" - Colin Jackson
You can get more info about Colin here: https://www.facebook.com/ColinJacksonOfficial
Follow him on Instagram: @colinrayjackson
* * * *
"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.
Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.
She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.
You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/
Watch edited highlights on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
Short of time but want to tune in?
Watch Short Vlog Versions on our You Tube Channel HERE
Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling has 245 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 150:42:30. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 22nd, 2024 14:10.
