Stories that Stir

When Amanda's world shattered with one call - her father's terminal diagnosis - she faced an identity crisis. How do you move forward when the person who shaped you is gone?What if suffering isn't just pain but a doorway to something more? What if loss doesn't just take, but also gives? Through her story, Amanda explores how small perspective shifts create massive change, and why curiosity is an underrated superpower.Host application form: ⁠https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6⁠Speaker application form: ⁠https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29⁠Social media handles: @storiesthatstirEvent links: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/eventsWebsite: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/

Tilly's story is one of wild expansion—growing up with a conservative Dad and a strict Seventh Day Adventist upbringing, where sex before marriage was a one-way ticket to hell. Fast forward to now, she's leading The Open Circle, a vibrant community of over 500 people exploring alternative relationships, and co-running FAR, the Festival of Alternative Relationships. Along the way, Tilly has reclaimed the parts of her sexuality once suppressed by the church, stepping into a life of expansion, authenticity, and deep connections.Host application form: ⁠https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6⁠Speaker application form: ⁠https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29⁠Social media handles: @storiesthatstirEvent links: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/eventsWebsite: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/

Minie is a special needs mum who shares her daughter's journey with a rare genetic condition, Kabuki Syndrome.With honesty, compassion and a witty sense of humour, she shares how the roller coaster of special needs parenting has expanded her world into a multiverse that looks almost like a story from a comic book.It's an incredible story of fights against many fears, driven by a mama's love for her baby.Host application form:⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6⁠⁠Speaker application form:⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29⁠⁠Social media handles: @storiesthatstirEvent links:⁠ ⁠https://www.storiesthatstir.com/eventsWebsite:⁠ ⁠https://www.storiesthatstir.com/

Tracie Allan's life was profoundly changed at the age of 30 when her beloved mum passed away from cancer.  Being at her mother's bedside, she felt her spirit leave her body - a moment that sparked a yearning to understand where her mum had gone. This led to Tracie's journey into mediumship and learning how to connect with the spirit world which has brought her great comfort in knowing that love never dies.Host application form: ⁠https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6⁠Speaker application form: ⁠https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29⁠Social media handles: @storiesthatstirEvent links: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/eventsWebsite: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/

After a brain injury during a New Zealand backpacking trip, Matt's life was shattered—24 hours in a coma, a week in ICU, and a month in rehab. At 27, Matt's journey of resilience is a powerful testament to the human spirit. His story reminds us that even when life breaks us, we have the strength to rebuild and emerge stronger than before.  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

This journey unfolds as Tara navigates the shadow of loss after her mother's death on her birthday. For nearly 20 years, she wrestles with grief, until a transformative milestone at the age of 50 opens her heart to love. Tara comes to realise that life didn't end that heart-breaking day; instead, it began anew. As she surrenders to the grief, she learns to embrace joy and love amidst the chaos of sorrow. "  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Rugare Gomo is the first gay, Black, African-Australian to write and publish his memoir. He came to Australia by himself at 16 years old with one suitcase, a backpack and $300. In his story he shares his journey of thriving and loving himself and others despite facing discrimination and racism in every facet of society. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Growing-up in London as the youngest of 10 children, Roger had to rid himself of being the anxious people pleaser and take responsibility for what he wanted in life. After running and growing his family-owned businesses, then Roger faced the daunting risks of moving his own family to Australia at the age of forty with no plan, no visa, no job and no network. Roger shares his inner battles with his loss of identity, self-confidence and shattering rejections, through to now, in living his best life.  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Maedeh, a devout Muslim woman, has lived her life strictly adhering to religious rules and societal expectations. However, everything changes when she makes the unexpected decision to remove her headscarf. This choice sets off a chain reaction, with her family turning against her and pushing her to the verge of a breakdown. Her world collapses under a cascade of life. Despite the turmoil, one thing remains clear: her three-year-old son needs her.   Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

From his earliest days, Brent was raised amidst turmoil and strife. He found solace in the seductive allure of addiction and descended into a spiral of crime and violence, weaving a tangled web of lies and deceit. Guided by the gentle hand of spirit, Brent forged bonds of connection—with the natural world, with kindred souls, and with the depths of his own being. Through the transformative power of love, he began to unravel the tangled threads of his past, weaving them into a tapestry of resilience and rediscovery. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

How one bad Korean Drama lead to a full blown Kdrama addiction that saw Marie, a mother and marketer rip through 70 shows in two years and counting. Addict or expert? You be the judge, but either way, this is one random story of Kultural discovery. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Anick Patry had a crazy, wild, adventurous idea that took her on the most unknown and tumultuous journey. She decided to travel to Australia from Quebec by sailboat. While her sea journey forced her to face her greatest fears, it also led her into accessing her inner resources and her inner GPS (intuitive guidance). During that incredible expedition, Anick discovered how powerful mother nature is, especially when she found herself captured in the most challenging storm at sea where she thought her life was ending… Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Imagine discovering that everything you've been taught to believe is a lie – having been drummed into you by a high-control cult since birth. When Dave came to this realisation in his early 30's, he recognised that the only way to be true to himself was to leave his past and start afresh. This path of discovery has led him to freedom and joy but at great personal cost. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

What was true and authentic to our 11 year old self is not necessarily the same when we turn 30, nor even when we turn 40, or in Rob's case, 60.  But as the years pass, and perhaps through wisdom from aging, he is getting closer to the truth, and as a result becoming his authentic self.  Most who suffer trauma understand this very well, let alone have lived it.    Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

“Nina's story goes from strength to strength. From the survival of her parents from where they met in Auschwitz concentration camp, and the loss of all her Polish Ashkenazi maternal, and Greek Sephardic paternal families. Nina, who was their first new life, also survived with her strength, faith and commitment from stirring up a stage 4 Lymphoma.   Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

When Jessie was 30 years old, she lost her first child at birth. The grief she experienced after was painful, enlightening, and ultimately re-formative. This led to a decade of social entrepreneurship, attempting to crack the cultural collusion of avoidance when it comes to talking about death.   Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

How do you shut up a talkative person? You send them to a country where they don't speak the language and don't know anyone. Oksana shares how she turned a short 6-month visit to Australia into building a new life, business and a massive network of friends. All thanks to her strength, curiosity and talent for talking to strangers. After all, strangers are just friends that we haven't met.  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

It's taken Felicity 10 years to get bloody good at walking the bipolar tightrope without mania or depression throwing her off the path she is destined for. She was lecturing marketing at Uni when a 10-month-long manic episode derailed her entire career. She's back, baby-in a big way too! Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

As a child, Jack dreamed of living in a van and making his way around Australia. By taking action on his intuition, and leaving the opinions of those around him behind, at the age of 21 he realised his dream.  Little did he know that the attainment of this dream would eventually lead him to despair, but life had just the right situations in store for him to see what he was truly longing for. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Charlie first thought about swimming the English Channel in the mid-1990s, planned it for about 10 years and has been preparing solidly for the last 2 years. He had plenty of time to reflect whilst swimming and has often been asked, his “Why”. Charlie will have returned from his Channel swim, just a few weeks before sharing his story. If you want to know how it ended, come and listen to his story. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Glenn survived the darkest depths of body dysmorphia and has since confronted the harrowing reality that his friend's suicide could have easily been his if he hadn't spoken out.  Battling personal demons and enduring the devastating loss of a friend, Glenn made it his mission for people to embrace their true selves. Our imperfections, often seen as flaws, make us whole. With that mission, Glenn has impacted over 12 million lives worldwide so far. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Lynne met her soulmate in 1992 on a working holiday in London. Four years later she got married – but not to her soulmate. However, after separating from her then-husband, a chance email, a letter, and a plane journey reunited them. A crossroad that traversed 2 continents, 9 years, and 3 Sydney-London return flights. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Imagine receiving a message from a stranger, informing you that your 21-year-old daughter Alice, who was travelling alone in Turkey, was experiencing a mental health crisis. What would you do? Sarah faced this situation and the journey with her daughter since has been nothing short of inspirational.  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

From a young age, Neil dressed up in their mum's clothes and paraded around the streets with careless abandon. They soon came to realise that society did not understand their femininity and it also became clear that they were gay. The shame they felt about these personal attributes, drove their head into their school books, obtaining sensational exam results and a place at university. In the years that followed their love of drag became apparent providing further conflict for themselves and their professional career. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Noa Rein, a very proud mother of three and behavioural expert, joins us to share the impossible decisions that come with navigating profound life crossroads - from high-risk pregnancies to life-threatening illness to immigration upheaval. Noa shares how she made seemingly impossible decisions and faced the anguish of choices with no clear path, yet emerged with insights on resilience, courage, and remaining true to oneself. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

This is a story about a woman who had all this power and heart, but she was wild and destructive. After 6 near death experiences, a healing path of service to self and others, developed over the next 14 years. Her life became about Ceremony, Purification, Self Love and Life Force Energy. This is her story of self discovery, transformation and liberation. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Through a deeply raw and vulnerable journey through adversity including major health issues, Sherrie Laryse came to understand a universal truth that nothing is missing in our lives — despite what it may seem. Sherrie shares the emotional intelligence techniques she used to find peace with her situation, a recognition of wholeness within herself, and a deep love and gratitude for her path in life — exactly the way it is. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

When Cassandra was left a widow with 9 month old twins, she had a choice to make. Wallow in self-pity, or do the inner and outer work required to create a life for her boys and herself that she would be proud of. This is her story. Host application form:⁠https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6⁠ Speaker application form:⁠https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29⁠ Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:⁠https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom⁠ Patreon:⁠https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Nick Bendel is in the process of having lunch with 500 strangers. So far, he's met almost 400 people … including me! Meeting so many strangers has helped Nick build an incredible network while giving him the chance to improve his social skills and develop a deeper understanding of human behaviour. This has been an incredible adventure that has changed Nick's life forever. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

The loss of a family member left Caolan at the bottom of a deep dark hole - this is the story of the mountain he had to ascend and the resilience needed to climb the first step that led to his destiny. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

When Donné was 17, she taped the words 'self-sufficiency through creative work' to the front of her school diary, and decorated them with glitter. Those words were her mantra. To be able to live on the financial returns of her creative work was not just a dream, it was her destiny. A quarter century later, Donné's measure of success has failed every attempt she has ever made. So now what? Find out more about Donné's here: donnerestom.com Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

Traumatic events stole Destiny''s power and silenced her voice for a decade, and she reclaimed her roar through the power of sound healing. She wears her scars as a part of her power; they have the mightiness to spark others to reclaim their vitality, dissolve victim mentality, and flow into forgiveness and peace. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

This story is about a young man who had a dream he never gave up on. Resilience saved his life and drove him towards a path that would change everything. A path to find love, acceptance, forgiveness and courage. Battling chronic anxiety, as well as mental and physical ill health, Taylor's experiences have given him the spark to help support those in need.

Lisa was born in England in 1970 and was adopted at six weeks of age into a family who had already adopted a son. Her family moved to Australia when she was two years old and grew to include a biological daughter. Lisa's story of reunion spans decades and two continents. It's a testament to courage, tenacity, resilience, and proof that a no doesn't always stay a no. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir

From a career lurking in the shadowy corridors of ASIO to the harsh spotlight of the entertainment industry, David has had his skin well and truly thickened. But he never thought getting pistol-whipped during a counter-terrorism exercise would come in handy one afternoon at the shops. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Her dream was like a fairytale: Move to Australia, marry her Knight in Shining Armour, have two beautiful children, live near the beach. Becoming a widow at 45 was not on her vision board – yet neither was finding Empowerment in Grief! Marie had promised her husband to create the happiest life possible, and so she did. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

From the mountains of Bhutan to the Amazonian jungle, Tatjana has explored many healing modalities to heal her inner child, that led her onto her path of purpose. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Courtney Krulis discovered inspiration amidst the dust and chaos of Burning Man. It was there she realised her life, constrained by expectations and a corporate facade, needed a new choreography. Sheleftbehindher‘successful'life in New York, and embraced dance not just as movement, but as a profound source of rebellion, release, and rebirth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Jean Paul Amedee started primary school in Bujumbura, Burundi (Africa)like any other child in the neighbourhood, until the age of ten when he faced the threat of genocide at the hands of the Tutsis. What happened next is nothing short of inspirational. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Fuck Yes Energy wasn't always easily accessible to this warrior goddess. She has climbed her way out of a traumatic head injury and drug/alcohol addiction to come home to herself. Jourdi shares how she found her sparkle and is helping others find theirs too. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

From humble upbringings in Canada, Theodore grew up to believe that pursuing your passions was risky business. But he broke free from traditional boundaries, lived nomadically for 2 years, started a 6-figure travel blog business, and now pursues a career as an actor. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Shannon has always been passionate about storytelling. He's done it for fun and also for an income. On countless occasions, he's used storytelling to survive. He used it to process abuse, trauma and guilt. And as a way of dreaming big dreams when hope was lost. Host application form:⁠https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6⁠ Speaker application form:⁠https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29⁠ Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:⁠https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom⁠ Patreon:⁠https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Loneliness is a feeling that Joram has experienced his whole life, despite being surrounded by friends and family. He followed his intuition by creating an abstract self-portrait that ended up revealing the story of his life, including the story of his twin sister who was lost early on in utero.   Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Spending the 11 days of Deidre's life completely alone in the hospital nursery, created a gaping hole in her life that needed to be filled and posed many question that demanded answers.  This led to some messy moments whilst building resilience and a strong sense of independence.  It's taken many years to address the formative narratives and lasting imprint of abandonment and to know who she truly is.  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Sarah grew up in the Buckle of the Bible Belt aka Greenville, South Carolina.  Falling in love with the same gender was taboo, the shame led to 20 years of conversion therapy, in both the US and Australia.  In 2018, she left everything she had ever known to embrace herself and not some cult-created version of Sarah.  It was raw and messy…finding her identity within, the journey continues.  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

Associate Professor Diana Olsberg led the way for professional women, becoming the first female senior consultant at the largest PR firm in the country. Having developed a strong passion for progressing women's equality in the workplace, Diana devoted her time to fighting for women's power and IDENTITY through economic empowerment. She was pivotal in campaigning for women to receive equal superannuation entitlements to her male counterparts. This is her story.  Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

When it comes to the question of Identity, no matter how periphery Orly's Judaism has seemed alongside her spirituality, artistry and her passion for diversity and creative activism, being Jewish has become front-centre to her experience of being human in today's world. To be Jewish is an ancient-come-modern controversy. A historical tale of survival. From a perspective of identity, most of us have veered far from religious belief into the realms of community, pride, and preservation. This is a snippet of her story Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

For many years Sophie Phan was trapped in multiple dominating and narcissistic relationships. She did her best to accomplish her assigned tasks and be the ‘perfect' partner, workmate and niece. Exhausted from being manipulated and continuously accused of underachieving, Sophie recently took a bold stand and has embarked on amazing reinvention of herself as she strives to feed her passions and get back her own meaning of life. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

When Lucy Bloom was 17 years old, a naked man touched her for the first time. He was a stripper hired by her school friends for a surprise birthday party on the last day of school in year 11. The rest is history. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

At 36, Roxy's seemingly idyllic life alongside a model husband and two young kids imploded, and a transformative journey of self-discovery unfolded. Triggered by Madonna's concert and a friend's bold inquiry during my husband's band performance, Roxy's hidden desires emerged. Following her husband's granting of a one-night encounter with a woman, she left her marriage, initially oblivious to my true orientation. In the aftermath, a profound realization settled in. Roxy thought, “ I might just be the gayest woman I know.” Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

After 10 years of suffering with an autoimmune disease, Joe chose to heal from it. Now 14 years completely symptom free he discovered that the disease was a gift that drove him to change his life and eventually create a social enterprise called Lovefest in 2017. With Love being his primary healer, he is now co-creating spaces that bring more Love on a planetary scale through community-based collaboration. Host application form:https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form:https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles:@storiesthatstir Event links:https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-freedom Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message