Challenges That Change Us
By Ali Flynn
In Challenges That Change Us, Ali Flynn interviews people who have overcome adversity, or have experience in dealing with challenges.
They share the highs and lows of their stories, as well as the lessons they have learned along the way.
This is the perfect podcast for anyone looking for inspiration.
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Latest episode
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37 {Brenda Denbesten} Wrongly accused and sent to prison
Trigger warning: Drug crimes and false arrestsThis episode is a story that took me completely by surprise and had my jaw absolutely on the flaw.Our guest is Brenda Denbesten, a chemical engineer with over 15 years' experience in … -
36 {Erica Smith} When your mum beats the cancer odds
Trigger warning: Anxiety, panic attacks, cancerAt this point we all know that the events in our formative childhood years can have long reaching effects, often influencing us decades later.So what happens when your Mum goes throu… -
35 {Morgan T Nelson} Dream out loud - anything is possible
Trigger warning: suicide, depression and substance abuse.This episode is all about what comes after the challenge.At 19, Morgan T Nelson found himself in a toxic work and life situation that resulted in substance abuse and a… -
34 {Jess Galvin} When your child has a longterm mystery illness
We’ve spoken before about the horrifying experience of being in limbo when the medical industry cannot give you a diagnosis.Imagine what it’s like when that happens to your new born baby.In this week's episode I’m speaking with my cl… -
33 {Suz Greig} Life post acquired brain injury
Trigger warning: brain injury and traumaThis is an extra episode that we have released just to thank you all for listening.Today’s guest is Suz Greig, an amazing friend and an incredible woman who was rushed to hospital after her… -
32 {Allan Parker} An expert negotiator’s advice on challenging conversations
Sometimes one of the greatest challenges can be our interactions with other people. Settling disputes, overcoming inter-personal conflict or just reaching a compromise can often be anxiety inducing events.That’s why today’s episode will be … -
31 {Daniel Bentley} From Agoraphobia to the Kokoda Trail
Trigger warning: this episode discusses anxiety, depression and agoraphobia.We have spoken about anxiety and depression on this podcast before, but what happens when the panic attacks and symptoms are so bad that you end up feeling too scar… -
30 {Marie-Claire Seeley} A common disorder that drs haven’t heard about
Challenges That Change Us Marie ClaireBattling any illness is a challenges in and of itself, but when it comes to often unknown autonomic conditions, the medical field can leave patients feeling lost, ignored and forgotten.Combin… -
29 {Andrea Wildenthal Hanson} Live your life, not your diagnosis
In previous episodes we have discussed long term illness, but this week we are getting specific by talking to Andrea Wildenthal Hanson about the challenge she has faced in living with Multiple sclerosis.Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in … -
28 {Rob Sams} What happens when you call lifeline?
Lifeline CEO reveals what happens behind the phones