It was a relationship that was going just the way Andrew Thomson planned... right up until the point, Emma discovered his real identity. WOULD YOU HIT RECORD....?
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Emma Ferris, a renowned expert in stress and resilience coaching and conman survivor (as featured in award winning podcast Conning the CON), leads The Bravery Academy podcast. This compelling show invites you on a transformative journey to explore stories of courage from around the world. Dive into interviews with thought leaders, researchers, and game-changers who share life-changing tools and recount their personal journeys of bravery and resilience. As we delve into the realms of wellbein ...
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Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives
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Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives Introducing 'Watching Two Detectives': A Gripping New Podcast A new podcast titled 'Watching Two Detectives' is set to launch, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction…
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Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives
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Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives Introducing 'Watching Two Detectives': A Gripping New Podcast A new podcast titled 'Watching Two Detectives' is set to launch, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction…
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S2E14 Josh Van Cuylenburg - Imperfect Revelations
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Josh Van Cuylenburg Overcoming Perfectionism with Josh Van Cuylenburg – Musician, Podcaster, and Inspiration from 'The Imperfects' Release: Special Season 2 Bonus Episode Join host Emma Ferris in this extraordinary bonus episode of "The Bravery Academy" Season 2, where we delve deep with Josh Van Cuylenburg, co-host of the renowned "The Imperfects"…
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Embracing Grief, Finding Courage Season 2 Episode 13 Navigating Grief and Finding Hope with Mark Longley Mark's Podcast Welcome to a deeply moving episode of the Bravery Academy Podcast, where host Emma Ferris sits down with Mark Longley, a journalist and podcaster renowned for his insightful exploration of death, love, and grief. Today's episode i…
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PARENTHOOD UNVEILED Season 2 Episode 12 Mastering the New Parent Journey: Overcoming Anxiety & Enhancing Connections Welcome to a transformative episode of "The Bravery Academy," where our host, Emma Ferris, teams up with clinical psychologist and expectant mother Dr. Victoria Thompson, to explore the profound journey of new parenthood. This enligh…
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S2E11 WHAT YOUR PARTNER IS NOT TELLING YOU!
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WHAT YOUR PARTNER IS NOT TELLING YOU! Season 2 Episode 11 Understanding Men, Women, and Relationships with Alison Armstrong In this episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma interviews Alison A. Armstrong, an acclaimed expert on understanding men, women, and human behavior. Alison shares insights from her journey, which began in 1991 with a personal rev…
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DARRYL STINSON : PURPOSE FROM PAIN Season 2 Episode 10 Purpose from Pain: A Journey of Hope and Bravery with Darryll Stinson In this episode of the Bravery Academy, host, Emma Ferris speaks to Darryll Stinson, a former division one athlete whose career took a massive turn after a back injury. It plunged him into mental health struggles including de…
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FERTILTY: WOMEN’S ROMAN EMPIRE? Season 2 Episode 9 This special episode of Bravery Academy features Dr. Victoria Thompson with Emma discussing the joys and challenges during different stages of pregnancy - from pre-pregnancy anxieties right through to the first two trimesters. They also touch upon topics such as miscarriages, fertility experiences,…
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BEYOND THE BALLOT S2 E8 Embracing Illness: A Journey of Intentionality with Nikki Kaye Former Deputy Leader of the New Zealand National Party and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Leader, Nikki Kaye, shares her personal perspective on illness. She explains that while it can evoke feelings of anger and sadness, illness also prompts a heightened awaren…
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BONUS JUSTICE FOR JACOB - THE BRAVERY ACADEMY PODCAST
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We wanted to share this episode of The Bravery Academy because we believe it will resonate with the listeners of Conning the CON - we know you are all for fighting injustice! JUSTICE FOR JACOB Season 2 Episode 7 A Brother's Relentless Fight for Truth with Eric Carter-Landin In this powerful episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma is joined by Eric Car…
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JUSTICE FOR JACOB Season 2 Episode 7 A Brother's Relentless Fight for Truth with Eric Carter-Landin In this powerful episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma is joined by Eric Carter-Landin. Eric speaks candidly about his continued fight for justice, following the loss of his brother, Jacob, who was brutally murdered 37 years ago. Eric opens up about h…
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IMPOSTER SYNDROME Season 2 Episode 6 Understanding and Overcoming Self-Doubt In this episode of the Bravery Academy podcast, Dr. Victoria Thompson joins the dialogue on imposter syndrome, a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, and perceived incompetence that affects people across varied professions. It delves deep into the origins, manifest…
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S2E5 ILLUMINATING TRAUMA - DR CAROLINE ANSLEY
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ILLUMINATING TRAUMA Season 2 Episode 5 Overcoming Silence and Fear: Centrepoint Experience with Dr.Caroline Ansley In this podcast episode, Dr. Caroline Ansley shares her journey on Bravery Academy. From her traumatic childhood in Centrepoint, an infamous cult in New Zealand during the 1980s and 90s, she shares the depths of fear and loss she faced…
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S2E4 LEADERSHIP WISDOM FROM FIONA CAMPBELL
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FIONA GUY Season 2 Episode 4 Surviving Hurricane Irma: A Personal Story with Fiona Campbell In this episode, the guest, Fiona Campbell, recounts her harrowing experience during Hurricane Irma in 2017, the strongest hurricane on record across the Atlantic. She reveals her difficult decision to leave her wooden house behind and take refuge at a fri…
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Life Unfiltered: Jane Guy Season 2 Episode 3 The Bravery Academy interviews Jane Guy, a mother, blogger, podcaster, writer, and coach who has been immersed in women's stories for over 20 years. Jane shares her journey from the UK to New Zealand, her experiences working in sexual health, youth services, and family violence prevention, along with her…
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S2E2 UNMASKING A PSYCHOPATH : MARY TURNER THOMSON
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Understanding and Surviving Psychopaths: A Conversation with Mary Turner Thomson Season 2 Episode 2 In this episode of The Bravery Academy, host, Emma Ferris, has an in-depth discussion with Mary Turner Thomson, author of 'The Bigamist' and 'The Psychopath'. Mary shares her experience of being married to a conspired con man and how she overcame the…
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S2E1 DR KIRK ADAMS - BRAVERY BEYOND SIGHT
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Navigating a World Without Sight: Dr. Kirk Adams Season 2 Episode 1 In this episode of the 'Bravery Academy', host Emma Ferris invites Dr. Kirk Adams, who lost his vision at the age of five. Dr. Adams shares his personal journey of overcoming the challenges of blindness, highlighting his experiences in school, dating, family influence, and his prof…
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Moving Christmas Fear to Christmas Cheer Season 1 Episode 15 In this episode of The Bravery Academy, host Emma and resident Psychologist Dr. Victoria Thompson discuss practical ways to move from Christmas fear to Christmas cheer. They provide tips on how to get in front of friction-filled family encounters, manage financial expectations, and ensure…
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Surviving a School Shooting Season 1 Episode 14 In this episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma sits down with Elizabeth (Liz) Stout, a survivor of the school shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Liz shares her experience and insights on what it's like to survive a school shooting. Don't miss this powerful conversati…
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FINDING YOUR VOICE Sharyn Casey Season 1 Episode 13 In this episode of the Bravery Academy, host Emma, is joined by Sharyn Casey, radio presenter at the Edge Afternoons, TV presenter, podcaster, and mum of two. Together, they discuss sensitive topics around fertility, mental health, and anxiety. Sharyn shares her own experiences with vulnerability …
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Double-amputee John Esposito's inspiring story of resilience and acceptance Season 1 Episode 12 In this episode of The Bravery Academy podcast, host Emma Ferris sits down with John Esposito, a double-amputee who had a life-changing accident at work just two years ago. Despite the challenges he has faced, John's resilience and acceptance shine throu…
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CHOOSING COURAGE - With Dr. Jim Detert Season 1 Episode 11 In this episode of The Bravery Academy, Dr. Jim Detert shares his wisdom around courage and how to speak truth to power. He is the author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work, which provides an inspirational, practical, and research-based guide for embracing risk a…
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SURVIVING CHERNOBYL WITH LENA WINSLOW In this episode of The Bravery Academy, we hear from Lena Winslow, who lived through the Chernobyl disaster as a child in Kiev. Lena is a cancer survivor, an autistic mama bear, and an open-minded BFF you call on when the rain won’t stop. She's also a connector of the dots, a big-picture scientist, a self-educa…
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Unpacking family stress for a better future Season 1 Episode 9 In this episode of The Bravery Academy, host Emma Ferris and resident psychologist Dr. Victoria Thompson embark on a profound exploration of the baggage our families often unknowingly pass down to us. They delve into the intricate layers of our upbringing and the impact it has on our jo…
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THE ART OF LISTENING IN In this episode of The Bravery Academy, host Emma Ferris talks to Dr Jin Ong, a world-leading cathartic release therapist, coach, trainer, and osteopath. Dr Ong's holistic, no-fluff, and life-changing emotional release work is a game-changer for anyone feeling hopelessly stuck. With an extraordinary understanding of the mind…
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S2|E7 TONKA TRILOGY | CONnecting The Dots
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EP 7 CONnecting the dots Sadly, we are coming to the end of the Tonka Trilogy. The non-fiction, fiction book that has had Emma and I, and hopefully you, our dear listeners, letting out the odd chuckle and gaffawf! In the final episode, let's just say, you will be up in arms when they hear about Andrews 12 hour surveillance shift, with nothing but a…
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S2|E6 TONKA TRILOGY| Coke's No.1 SubCONtractor
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EP 6 Coke's No.1 SubCONtractor Welcome back to the Tonka Trilogy where we find Andrew is out of jail and straight back into his normal "businessman" life with a healthy side helping of extremely, dangerous undercover work! This episode will take you on quite the emotional rollercoaster, from the highs of Andrews's "Best Shelf Stocker Award" for Coc…
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Women Are Not Small Men: Debunking Myths with Dr. Stacy Sims Understanding Female Physiology and Performance In this episode of The Bravery Academy Podcast, host Emma interviews Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and author who specializes in female physiology and performance. They discuss her groundbreaking work, books,…
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S2|E5 TONKA TRILOGY| Silence of the CON's
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EP 5 Silence of the CON's It has been a hot minute since we originally recorded the first four episodes of the Tonka Trilogy. Unfortunately, the last episode ended-up cut short because of a troublesome cat! So we stopped the recording back in 2019 but never fear, we are picking it back up where we left off, but this time in 2023, which is a bit of …
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S2|E4 TONKA TRILOGY| MisCONstrued - Guilt By Association
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EP 4 MisCONstrued - Guilt By Association Welcome back to episode four of the Tonka trilogy bonus series a story, just so unbelievable, you couldn't write it. Unless, of course, you're Andrew Tonks! It seems like the obvious move. Right? But before we dive back into Andrew's failed Pulitzer entry, lett me remind you of what's actually going on in th…
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S2|E3 TONKA TRILOGY | Top Secret CONtracts
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EP 3 Top Secret CONtracts Welcome back to this Tonka Trilogy's bonus series. If you're enjoying it, please do feel free to leave us a five-star Apple review. So let's jump straight back to that barmy Central Otago Evening in April 2019 when only a few hours earlier, Emma's inbox pings announcing the arrival of the first five chapters of the aforeme…
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S2|E2 TONKA TRILOGY | CONsumating A Threesome
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EP 2 CONsumating a Threesome Welcome back to episode two of the Tonka Trilogy's bonus series, the autobiography, penned by Serial Con Artist Andrew Tonks, to convince my little sister, Emma, that he has lived a life worthy of a ghostwriter: "Introduction, a brief on the possible ghostwriter or myself, depending on my skill. My spelling infatuation …
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EP 1 It's CONplicated Well, it's been a hot minute since we released Conning The CON to the World back in 2021, and since then, top of the list of questions asked is where can we hear the whole Tonka Trilogy? And so without further ado, we are sharing the actual recordings we made as we received the Tonka Trilogy. It's probably the equivalent of th…
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RELATIONSHIPS…OR RELATIONSHITS? Season 1 Episode 6 In this episode, Dr Vic and Emma discuss the role of relationships in personal growth. They explore why humans choose to partner up and how relationships can be catalysts for personal development. The conversation touches on evolutionary factors and the importance of maintaining a bond between part…
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CHRIS ROMULO Season 1 Episode 5 In this episode of The Bravery Academy, Emma sits down with Christopher Romulo, an American former professional Muay Thai fighter and a trainer of Filipino descent. Romulo won several amateur and professional championships in the United States and Thailand. Emma and Chris delve into what shaped him into the champion …
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Healing Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber Discover the 5 Stages of Betrayal and Transform Your Life In this episode, host Emma Ferris interviews Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute, and a holistic psychologist, health, mindset, and personal development expert. They discuss Dr. Debi's groundbreaking research on b…
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*BONUS * FULL CIRCLE - DIRTY JOHN MEETS DIRTY ANDREW
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TERRA NEWELL- Inspiring survivors to find their voice Season 1 Episode 3 In this episode, Emma sits down with Terra Newell, perhaps the most well-known survivor in modern true crime. Terra opens up about her recovery from the trauma of fighting off her attacker, Dirty John Meehan. At the age of 25, she courageously defended herself against the mani…
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SUNDAY SCARES Season 1 Episode 2 In this episode of The Bravery Academy, Emma Ferris, and Dr. Victoria Thompson discuss how we can shift our reactivity at work to stress. The impact of the pandemic has caused an increase in anxiety and depression by 25%! Dr. Vic and Emma discuss work-related stress and the challenges professionals face. They ackn…
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Introducing THE BRAVERY ACADEMY Am I brave enough? In this inaugural episode of "The Bravery Academy," Emma Ferris, a leading Stress and Resilience coach from New Zealand. Emma shares her personal story of bravery and resilience as she navigated the challenges of dating a con man. Her journey is a powerful example of overcoming adversity and findin…
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Welcome to The Bravery Academy, hosted by Emma Ferris, a trained physiotherapist, breathing, mind, body, and resilience coach. This podcast is all about sharing stories of courageous individuals who have overcome adversity and found the courage to live their best lives. We'll explore the science of well-being, courage, and connection, and interview…
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Just because the police can’t solve a murder doesn’t mean other people won’t find someone to blame. In season 4 of Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch, journalist Larrison Campbell returns to her Mississippi hometown to reexamine one of its most notorious unsolved cold cases – the murder of her grandmother, Presh. What happens when a family and a communi…
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INTRODUCING THE TONKA TRILOGY Sshhh … IT’S CONfidential Well, it's been a hot minute since we released Conning The CON to the World back in 2021, and since then, top of the list of questions asked is where can we hear the whole Tonka Trilogy? And so without further ado, we are sharing the actual recordings we made as we received the Tonka Trilogy. …
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*********SPECIAL SNEAK PEAK EPISODE************* INTRODUCING KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON EPISODE 1 ONLY Search KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON - All episodes are available NOW. or hit the link KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON Meet Barry Kloogh, an Authorized Financial Advisor from New Zealand and a very special kind of stain….. on humanity. Barry Kloogh stole ove…
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Search KLOOGHLESS The Long CON and HIT SUBSCRIBE NOW Be the first to get episodes 1, 2 and 3 as they drop on the 27th of April 2022, you can subscribe here on Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463?i=1000557950539 or remember to subscribe whatever listening platform you prefer. INTRODUCING KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON Me…
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Dr Sophie Muir gives us a peek behind the prison bars. We explore whether our system has the resources to send people, like Andrew, back out into a community rehabilitated. Are we protected from repeat offenders? Useful links Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive throu…
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We're going to go a little bit off-piste in this episode. We are joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sophie Muir, to build a checklist of red flags so that you can protect yourself, your family and friends from becoming the next fraud statistic. Useful links Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to h…
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Useful links Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both survive and thrive through trauma join Emma on one of her amazing courses online. Choose to reset your stress response and rewire your brain over 30 days. The Breath Effect - thebreatheffect.com Dr Sophie Muir - drsophiemuir.com If you h…
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Your trust has been shattered, how do you rebuild after trauma. Dr Muir and Emma candidly discuss how to move forward and take back the power that was stolen. In the last Episode Emma finds out what justice looks like for a serial conman Useful links Join Emma @thebreatheffect on Facebook and Instagram To learn the tools that Emma used to help both…
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