Best Brett Knowles Podcasts (2024)

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#63 Brett Knowles 1:20:11

1M ago1:20:11

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Brett embarked on his aviation journey in 1987 with the Royal Australian Navy, where he began his career as a Naval Aircrewman within the naval Fleet Air Arm. Throughout his tenure, Brett participated in numerous Fleet support rotary wing operations, and he served as part of the ships' crew on both HMAS Success and later HMAS Stalwart. Notably, Bre…

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#62 Laureen Lawlor-Smith 59:11

2M ago59:11

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Laureen Lawlor-Smith has been a doctor since 1982. She has owned and managed her own General Practices in Adelaide’s southern suburbs for much of her career. She is passionate about helping people change their lives and improve their health through lifestyle medicine. Laureen has been using a low carbohydrate/ketogenic approach for years and has ex…

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#61 Fiona Marlow - Baby Steps 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

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Fiona Marlow is an Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree in Nursing and Postgraduate studies in Midwifery. Her career spans various healthcare sectors, where she has passionately served families, particularly in midwifery. Fiona's commitment to normalising pregnancy and birth as natural processes led her to establish a Birth Hub, focusing o…

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#60 Adam Yardley - Technology Cleanse 1:27:59

6M ago1:27:59

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Do you find yourself drowning in the constant stream of social media updates? Have you considered what life might look like without the constant digital noise? Maybe you are ready for a technology cleanse. Adam Yardley has chosen to navigate life without any social media presence, embracing what he calls a 'technology cleanse.' In a world where our…

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#59 Catherine Byrnes - What is school for? 1:05:01

7M ago1:05:01

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Unlike many who head to university straight out of high school, Catherine took a different path, living life and gaining experiences until a dream took hold at the age of 33 — the dream of becoming a teacher. She found herself standing at the front of a classroom filled with 30 eager faces. But as she navigated the ins and outs of the education sys…

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#58 Olivia Byrnes - A love story 1:03:45

8M ago1:03:45

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This is a story about Olivia's Grandmother and her mother and a Father she never new. Its a bit of a detective story but mostly a Love story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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#57 Gerard Donohue - The Imprimatur 1:03:57

9M ago1:03:57

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This story is about a retired man named Gerard Donohue, and his journey involving a concept known as a "writ." A writ is a formal written order or directive issued by a legal authority, such as a court or government agency. In the context of elections and electoral systems, a writ is often used to call for elections, outlining crucial details like …

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#56 Steve & Layla Lee 51:36

10M ago51:36

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On September 6th, 2020, Steve Lee, the Australian Olympic downhill skiing champion, experienced a life-changing moment when he woke up on the freezing floor of his bedroom in Falls Creek, paralysed on one side of his body. Now, three years later, Steve and his daughter Layla offer a remarkable update on his journey towards recovery and share their …

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#55 Captain Wendy Hazelton 1:23:48

10M ago1:23:48

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Wendy’s flying history is an incredible one – she flew solo across the Pacific in 1986, has instructed at her father, Jim Hazelton’s airfield, flew the world’s first turbo prop airliner in England, and chartered around Australia air safaris. However, her goal of joining the RAAF was hosed down, because at that time, women were not allowed to join. …

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#54 Ian Brighthope - World of Wellness 1:31:01

12M ago1:31:01

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Professor Ian Brighthope is a retired medical practitioner with over 40 years of experience in natural and integrative medicine. He graduated in Agricultural Science in 1965 and completed his clinical studies at Monash University in Victoria, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1974. He founded The Brighthope Clinic an…

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#53 Matt Connelly - "Hollywood" 1:34:50

12M ago1:34:50

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Matt Connelly is an entrepreneur involved in several passion projects including Arm Wrestling Promotions, Arm Wrestling Clubs, Podcasts, Content creation and property investments. At the age of 41 Matt has moved into a position of following his interests full time with an obvious infectious enthusiasm. Instagram: mattconnelly13 https://www.youtube.…

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#52 Judy Wilyman - The emperor's new clothes. 1:14:31

12M ago1:14:31

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The phrase "the emperor's new clothes" is often used to describe a situation in which people are afraid to criticise something because everyone else seems to think it is good or important or any fictional item that viewers have been induced into believing as real. Judy Wilyman was a science teacher for 20 years before becoming a health educator pre…

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#51 Russ Thomas - Tis what it is 1:10:19

1y ago1:10:19

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Russ Thomas is a personal trainer at a local Gym in Noarlunga, South Australia and has recently competed in the IFBB Pro League Australia. He says "fit and strong is more than physical" If you enjoyed this podcast follow and rate at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-people-we-meet-2279841 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

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#50 Mark Byrnes - Pieces of the puzzle 1:37:09

1y ago1:37:09

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Mark Byrnes has spent most of his life in, on or around helicopters, both maintaining and flying them. At a very young age his father was killed in a helicopter accident, but this didn't stop him from pursuing his dream of one day becoming a pilot. Years later, unbelievably, his older brother was also killed in a helicopter accident and yet Mark co…

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#49 Dr Bruce Paix - Cancelled! 1:16:52

1+ y ago1:16:52

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Dr Bruce Paix was a doctor for 32 years, a military veteran and volunteer fire fighter, now cancelled for voicing his medical opinion against the governments recommendations, cancelled and Jailed for standing up for fellow Australians, his children and his future grandchildren. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/an…

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#48 Corey Macdonald - A man of few words 1:12:22

2y ago1:12:22

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When I first met Corey Macdonald I liked him straight away, a Surfie looking dude with long blonde hair, a happy smile and wicked sense of humour. When he said he was thinking of learning to fly I thought he wasn't the "typical" pilot type and maybe he was just day dreaming. How wrong was I to judge! He did lean to fly and recently added to his avi…

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#47 David & Belinda Dixon - "In Pursuit" 1:22:44

2y ago1:22:44

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Airlie and I recently spent 2 weeks aboard "In Pursuit", a sailing catamaran with the owners David and Belinda Dixon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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#46 Andrew Barr - The Explorer 1:21:43

2y ago1:21:43

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He says he is an explorer but maybe not in the traditional sense, Andrew Barr is a retired university lecturer, an author and an artist. This brief snapshot of him is for his family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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#45 Dr Catherine Fyans - The wounding of healthcare 1:32:39

2y ago1:32:39

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Dr Catherine Fyans is a retired medical practitioner with a long standing interest in ‘mind-body’ medicine. Her book "the wounding of healthcare" is available on Amazon, Book Depository and Booktopia Website and Blog are at https://www.drcatherinefyans.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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#44 Trent Lawson - Mzungu! 1:44:20

2y ago1:44:20

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While in his early 20s Trent Lawson opted, through a university program, to spend a year living with a Maasai tribe in Tanzania.The Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program is an 18 unit course which includes an overseas volunteer component, as well as academic and skill-based learning outcomes. In conjunction with a specialised volunteer comp…

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#43 Telimenka Brucko - Lets shine bright for each other 1:35:22

2y ago1:35:22

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Telimenka Brucko - Stempkowski is a Polish folk law woman, an Artist, a Reiki master, a Tattoo artist and a 29Yo with a lot to say! Warning : This episode discusses topics such as domestic violence, depression and suicide. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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#42 Bec Houghton - Community 1:24:44

2+ y ago1:24:44

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Bec Houghton's nightmare tale of the flooding in the Mullumbimby, NSW area is one of possibly thousands to be told in the coming weeks. These stories are so important to told and will help others deal with the trauma of total devastation but also enable them to unite and welcome the amazing bond of community. --- Send in a voice message: https://po…

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#41 Lisa Byrnes - Looking for sticker boy 1:02:54

2+ y ago1:02:54

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Lisa Byrnes has been on both sides of the medical system, both as a Nurse and a patient - she thinks we are a bit lost and would love to help usher in the new way of dealing with all things relating to wellness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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#40 Alma Besserdin - A dose of the truth 1:29:14

2+ y ago1:29:14

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Alma Besserdin was born in the Former Yugoslavia where she left for the "freedom" that Australia has to offer. She became an Australia Day Ambassador and in 2020 publicly resigned to Daniel Andrews as she felt ashamed to represent a government that is not representing its people. She left her home country because of civil war and the loss of human …

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#39 Kim McConchie - Here for each other! 59:10

2+ y ago59:10

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Kim McConchie is a Registered Nurse a Myotherapist and an Ultrasonographer and the founder of Australian Frontline Health Professionals. Currently unemployed, she created this support group for people who have lost their jobs due to exercising their freedom of choice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrn…

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#38 Dr Bruce Paix - Nothing makes sense 1:09:21

2+ y ago1:09:21

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Dr Bruce Paix is a very experienced and well respected Doctor but after applying his right to "Freedom of Choice" he is now not allowed to enter a medical facility and after 32 years, unemployed! The fact that South Australia has lost this amazing doctor is a crime. Like many of us Bruce is trying to make sense of the current state of the world. Af…

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#37 Sam Fielder - Accepted level of risk? 1:13:18

2+ y ago1:13:18

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Sam Fielder loves his job as a helicopter rescue crewman and yet after what happened you wouldn't blame him if he decided on a change of career. An amazing story told by a down to earth young man who is very lucky to be alive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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Podcast #36 Brendan Black - Lucky Man 2:50:52

3+ y ago2:50:52

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Brendan Black spent most of his adult life touring the far corners of the globe, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he met. Some months after this recording, Brendan sadly passed away. Many of his friends, scattered around the world, were unable to attend his funeral. Instead, they gather here to listen as Brendan shares his own reflections and s…

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Podcast #35 David Hogan - Right place, right time! 1:17:02

3+ y ago1:17:02

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After 20,000 hours flying many and varied aircraft David Hogan "Hoges" reflects on his career and includes wonderful snippets of Australian aviation history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #34 Jordana Mullan - Go at your own pace 53:17

3+ y ago53:17

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Jordana Mullan, the founder of "chicks who ride bikes", is well aware of the risks involved when bike riding. Her title for this podcast is a reminder that riding the "B" line is ok. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #33 Ben Lupo - Snakes! 50:33

3+ y ago50:33

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The fear of snakes is one of the most commonly reported phobias, about 30% of adults are said to be Ophidiophobic. In may cultures, snakes are associated with evil, death and the end of the world, not according to Ben Lupo who was a python breeder in South Australia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrne…

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Podcast #32 Mary Avery - What about homeschool? 1:06:24

3+ y ago1:06:24

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Mary Avery's story about her husband Lee and the home schooling of their four children is such a beautiful story of love and commitment that still has me reflecting days after talking to her. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #31 Greg Osborn - Cultish behaviour 55:37

3+ y ago55:37

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Greg Osborn will tell you how and why he joined a religious organisation that was very charismatic and offered answers to "all" of life's questions, provided you followed the leaders rules. And yet, just below the surface things were quite different. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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Podcast #30 Mary-Anne Stacey - A swashbuckling tale 1:31:39

3+ y ago1:31:39

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I think Mary-Anne Stacey has spent more time in and under the ocean than she has on land. She is a fascinating woman who has lived a very adventurous aquatic life, from free diving to spearfishing, tall ships to stink boats, she has some stories to tell. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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Podcast #29 Ray Stone : Mt Bogong rescue 53:52

4y ago53:52

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Just before midnight on September 10 2002 Ray Stone and his crew were tasked for a rescue into remote Victoria. The task had already been "knocked back" by two other operators, Ray agreed to "give it a go" Mt Bogong is Victoria's highest peak. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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Podcast #28 Chris Wann - The glass prison 1:25:21

4y ago1:25:21

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Chris Wann has his first alcoholic drink when he was 14, later his doctors said he probably wouldn't live past 40. This is an amazingly brave account of Chris's relationship with alcohol and for him, a story that many may relate to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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Podcast #27 Taylor Winterstein - If not me, who? If not now, when? 1:12:31

4y ago1:12:31

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Taylor Winterstein is a very passionate woman when it come to all things health, especially when it comes to medical freedom of choice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #26 Catherine Byrnes - Curiosity doesn't kill the Cat. 58:32

4+ y ago58:32

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Today I had a wonderful chat to my daughter Catherine who is in enforced lockdown in Malaysia. We talk about being isolated a long way from home but veer off down the rabbit hole discussing the current state of the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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Podcast #25 Phil Dalton - Time heals all wounds 1:31:53

4+ y ago1:31:53

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Phil Dalton was an expert in his field as a Special Operations Paramedic, he didn't think he needed help after years of seeing things humans just aren't meant to see, until one day his "bucket" overflowed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #24 Jordana Mullan - Just say yes! 1:24:02

4+ y ago1:24:02

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Jordana Mullan is the founder of "Chicks Who Ride Bikes" and is very humble when talking about the world wide "community" she has created. This community is all about sharing, helping and encouraging women of all ages to get out on a bike. Thousands of women around the world are riding bikes and hash tagging #chickswhoridebikes. --- Send in a voice…

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Podcast #23 Gavin Black - Black Dog Pt1 53:41

4+ y ago53:41

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Gavin Black is a Helicopter crewman in South Australia, this conversation about his PTSD is brave, honest and important, hopefully helping us that don't understand. "If you don't have time for yourself then you don't have time for anyone else" Gavin Black. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message…

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Podcast #22 Simon Chamberlain - The convict 27:05

4+ y ago27:05

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The Undertaker, Simon Chamberlain, is back to talk about love! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #21 Andrew Paltridge - The longest 8 minutes 58:59

4+ y ago58:59

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While conducting aerial crop spraying in Canada, Andrew Paltridge flew into a powerline. This is his recount of "the longest 8 minutes". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #20 Jenny Hallum - A kangaroo court 1:07:27

4+ y ago1:07:27

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Jenny Hallum has been helping sick people by providing, for FREE, Cannabis oil she made herself. Her nightmare began 3 years ago when her home was raided by the police and everything changed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #19 Daisy Lloyd - Kicking goals 53:27

4+ y ago53:27

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Daisy Lloyd is an extraordinary young woman, wise and mature for her age. She talks about her trip to hell dealing with anorexia and how she managed to come back. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #18 Steve Shuttleworth - The Hurt Locker 52:16

4+ y ago52:16

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Steve Shuttleworth or "Even Stephen" as his family call him, is a naturally fit person who can compete in endurance sporting events easily when most of us would struggle and yet a couple of years ago he was paralysed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system begins to attack …

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Podcast #17 Bek Houghton - Medicine Woman 1:17:28

5y ago1:17:28

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Bek Houghton is the Medicine Woman! She is a cannabis advocate and medicine maker living in Portland, Oregon. Instagram @bekinamerica --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-byrnes/message

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Podcast #16 The Lyrical - The Love 1:12:33

5y ago1:12:33

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Karl Smith is an amazing Australia Roots, Rap, Hip - Hop and Reggae artist. He is The Lyrical. I highly recommend you download his music before listening to this Podcast. Also check out his "Have you made it" Ted talk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zbm1wasFSU thelyrical.com Instagram @thelyrical --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

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Podcast #15 Simon Chamberlain - What happens to us when we die? 59:04

5y ago59:04

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What happens to us when we die, not so much in the spiritual sense but in the physical. Before making a living driving Snow Cats Simon Chamberlain was an undertaker and so he returns with his take on the afterlife. If you like this episode you may be interested in Simons previous "podcast in a paddock". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

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Podcast #14 Steve Lee 1:15:51

5y ago1:15:51

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Steve Lee started skiing at the age of three, by the time he was 22 he was competing in the 1984 winter Olympics in Sarajevo, he then went on to compete in the 1988 Calgary Olympics and then the 1992 Albertville Olympics. Today he spends his time between Falls Creek, Australia and Hakuba, Japan. He operates Back Country Tours at Falls Creek. --- Se…

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