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Robb Evans 49:29

2 years ago49:29

49:29

TW: Eating Disorders On this episode, we speak to Robb Evans, father of Liv who passed away from Anorexia Nervosa earlier this year. We talk about his daughter, the treatments for eating disorders and what changes he wants to see in our health care system.

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Joel Sardi 43:45

2 years ago43:45

43:45

On our first episode of the new season, we speak with Joel Sardi about the accident that changed his life, his time in the Australian Army and the work he is doing now at Get Skills Access (through the Alcott foundation).

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Football Victoria Tyseen Heeger 2:02

2 years ago2:02

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Welcome to the very special season of The JaePod, where we attended the National Futsal Championships and spoke to the the players and officials of the Victorian All Abilities Futsal team.

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Football Victoria Tournament Director 4:36

2 years ago4:36

4:36

Welcome to the very special season of The JaePod, where we attended the National Futsal Championships and spoke to the the players and officials of the Victorian All Abilities Futsal team.

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Football Victoria Samson Samansan 4:55

2 years ago4:55

4:55

Welcome to the very special season of The JaePod, where we attended the National Futsal Championships and spoke to the the players and officials of the Victorian All Abilities Futsal team.

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Football Victoria Matt MacIntyre 4:25

2 years ago4:25

4:25

Welcome to the very special season of The JaePod, where we attended the National Futsal Championships and spoke to the the players and officials of the Victorian All Abilities Futsal team.

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Football Victoria Jayden Breen 3:53

2 years ago3:53

3:53

Welcome to the very special season of The JaePod, where we attended the National Futsal Championships and spoke to the the players and officials of the Victorian All Abilities Futsal team.

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Football Victoria David O'Connor 5:55

2 years ago5:55

5:55

Welcome to the very special season of The JaePod, where we attended the National Futsal Championships and spoke to the the players and officials of the Victorian All Abilities Futsal team.

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Football Victoria Athan Alexopoulos 6:18

2 years ago6:18

6:18

Welcome to the very special season of The JaePod, where we attended the National Futsal Championships and spoke to the the players and officials of the Victorian All Abilities Futsal team.

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Matty Elliott 56:41

3 years ago56:41

56:41

On the final episode of this season of The JaePod, we speak to former Australian Test cricketer Matthew Elliot about his time wearing the baggy green, the pressures of elite sport and his life post sporting career.

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Jeremy McClure 50:58

3 years ago50:58

50:58

On this episode we speak with Jeremy McClure, who lost his sight at 14 years old and is a FOUR time Paralympian. He recently became the first person ever to swim from the Abrolhos Islands to Geraldton (62kms) and has crossed the Rottnest Channel 11 times already!!

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Ahmed M Kelly 47:40

3 years ago47:40

47:40

This week we are joined by the spectacular Ahmed M Kelly, an Iraqi-born Australian Paralympic swimmer. Ahmed shares with us his memories of growing up in Baghdad's Mother Teresa Orphanage, before being adopted and moving to Australia and falling in love with the game of AFL. His passion for sport and competition never wained and his transition from football to swimming was an incredibly successful one, seeing him compete at 3 Paralympics!…

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Kevin Humphreys 1:02:58

3 years ago1:02:58

1:02:58

This episode of The JaePod is another special conversation with the formidable Kevin Humphreys. Kevin shares some truly fascinating tales from his time as a Black Hawk and Chinook helicopter pilot for the Australian Army and how he came to accept a diagnosis of PTSD, depression and anxiety. It is an incredibly uplifting conversation and empowers us all to have the courageous conversations that can change our lives!…

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Ashlee Morton 54:09

3 years ago54:09

54:09

In this week's episode, we speak to Ashlee Morton from Accessible Accommodation who tells us about the car accident she was involved in at 2 years old that left her with a spinal cord injury (T6 Paraplegic). She shares her story, the incredible high octane activities she regularly takes part in, her life as a single mum, and the incredible service Accessible Accommodation is providing. For more information, check out their website at https://www.accessibleaccommodation.com…

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Jacqueline Pelczar 56:52

3 years ago56:52

56:52

We are thrilled to bring you a brand new season of The JaePod, kicking things off with the incredible director Jacqueline Pelczar. Jacqueline has worked as a mentor for creatives with various living disabilities and severe mental illness and a support worker to those living with mental illness. She speaks to us about her lived experience with mental health, as well her film work, including the very successful short film SPARKLES.…

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Louise 45:13

3 years ago45:13

45:13

In this our last Episode of Season Three, Coach chats to Louise... yes just Louise... It is an episode that whilst at times is confronting, is inspirational and up-lifting. TW: rape and incest will be mentioned in this story. Louise was molested as a child by her brother and again as a 20 year old by a stranger. She opens up about her life and her mental health struggles and how she is coming through the other side. She wants you to remember, it is possible to heal from deep trauma. Louise. This is her story.…

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Alice Rumble 46:34

3 years ago46:34

46:34

In this episode of the JaePod I speak to an extraordinary person who has a tale of guts and survival and just a determination to live a great life. Alice Rumble has Myalgic Encephalomyelitis... which means she spend most of her day in bed, but she hasn’t let her fatigue stop her from advocating and also writing about ME. She is a vibrant, intelligent person who has left her mark on me and I'm sure she will do the same for you. Alice Rumble. This is her story.…

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Victoria Vanstone 54:58

3 years ago54:58

54:58

In this episode of the JaePod we touch on a subject that has mostly been swept under the carpet. Binge drinking. Victoria Vanstone was an expert at it and got so good at pretending that she was in control she kept telling herself that she was just like everyone else and it was all ok But it wasn't and one fateful day not long after the birth of her second child she decided to make a change. Victoria doesn't preach but she sure as hell screams out loud that there is something about our drinking culture that has to change. Victoria Vanstone Funny witty and honest. This is her story…

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Senator Jordon Steele-John 1:07:10

3 years ago1:07:10

1:07:10

In this episode I talk to a man who has crammed so much into his remarkable 27 years on the planet. Jordon Steele-John is a senator for the Greens Party and also lives with Cerebral Palsy We spoke about a week before the last Federal election and I've decided to leave some of our predictions about the result, in the chat. If I don’t say so myself we were both pretty spot on. Jordon Steele-John. This is his story.…

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Patrick Marlborough 36:36

3 years ago36:36

36:36

In this episode of the JaePod I speak to a very funny, satirical and intense man. Patrick Marlborough is a comedian who has lived with autism and bi-polar disorder for most of his life. He has performed all over the world most recently at the Melbourne International comedy festival. He is also a writer and a musician. He bares it all in his comedy sets unashamedly designing his show around his autism. This is his story…

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Simon Thok 44:56

3 years ago44:56

44:56

In this first episode of Season three I talk to a man who truly typifies the phrase ,everyone has a story. Simon Thok was born in Africa and made his way to Australia at an early age. He has done things in his short life that many of us wouldn’t experience in 10 life times. Simon stutters but he hasn’t let that stop him living a full and exciting life He is a truly extraordinary young man. This is his Story.…

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Xmas-Holiday Special,Tony 34:52

4 years ago34:52

34:52

This episode we have a special Christmas Edition. I speak to a man who to say the least has a very interesting story. Tony has battled many demons in his life but with the support of family,friends and Jaeman he is attacking life with an optimism that is to be admired. This is his story

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Doug Hawkins 44:39

4 years ago44:39

44:39

On this episode of the JaePod AFL legend and 350 gamer Doug Hawkins joins us to talk footy, family and friends . He also touches on issues that have affected him over his very interesting life, namely mental health and his contact with physical disability. Like all of us he has had his ups and downs but he now lives everyday as if it is his last. This is his story.…

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Peter Foxall 51:21

4 years ago51:21

51:21

On this episode of the JaePod I chat to a man that is always trying to make the people around him happy. Not because he wants their approval but because that’s just the type of guy he is. Peter Foxall is never too far away from cracking a joke or stirring someone up to make their day a day worth living. Despite his difficulties he approaches each day with a passion that I haven’t experienced with many people. I spoke to Pete just before we were let out of lockdown here in Melbourne . This is his story.…

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Linda Minderhout 53:26

4 years ago53:26

53:26

In this episode of the JaePod I speak to someone who has not only been there and done that but has been there done that and done that again!. Linda(no surname yet but it will become obvious as to why in the podcast) believes she has suffered from bipolar for most of her life. She has battled many demons but is now on a track that is on the up. Her greatest accomplishment, her two adult kids who everyday give her a reason to be proud. This is her story. Footnote Linda has now chosen her Surname (Minderhout) which is a family name of Dutch origin.…

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Josh Barry 30:22

4 years ago30:22

30:22

This time I talk to a man who has battled many conditions in his life but somehow always seems to come out smiling. Josh Barry is a champion lawn bowler who travels anywhere up to 5 hours just to get to training. He has won many awards including the Bowls Australia prestigious Disability Bowler of the year in 2016 and 2019 and is currently the Victorian Bowler of the Year. He has represented his country in many sports but bowling on the lawn is his passion. This is his story…

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Greg Ryan 44:26

4 years ago44:26

44:26

In this episode of the JaePod I chat to an extraordinary man. Greg Ryan was born with a condition called Anorectal Malformation. What you and I take for granted when we visit the toilet,is like running a marathon for him and yet despite this he has lived a full and fruitful life. This is his story.

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Jo Abi 50:28

4 years ago50:28

50:28

In this first episode of Season two I speak to a force of nature in Jo Abi. Jo has over 20 years of media experience, working on the Today Show, Today Extra, and Nine Honey A journalist, podcaster author and a single mother of three. Her 2 sons both have autism. This is her story.

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Catherine Carmody & Victor Tran 27:44

4 years ago27:44

27:44

In our final episode of Season 1 of the JaePod some may say we have saved the best till last. Victor Tran and Catherine Carmody are 2 participants that I have had the pleasure of working with over the last 2 years or so. Both have a story to tell and both thankfully have agreed to tell it to the podcasting world. Cat and Victor have many things in common but the one thing that connects them and the other tenants of The Haven, where they live is schizophrenia. Here are both their stories.…

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Dee Dee Part 1 28:52

4 years ago28:52

28:52

On this episode of the Jae pod I chat to someone who has been breaking down barriers and stereotypes all her life. She has not only been very successful in the media mainly in radio working on The Fox and Gold 104 as part of the very successful Grubby and Dee Dee show but she has also managed to squeeze in a family life raising two kids with her husband Kieren. She is currently doing the midday to 3 pm shift on Melbourne's number one radio station 3AW Diane Dunleavy or Dee Dee as she is known professionally is extremely busy but she did find some time to catch up with an old friend.…

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Dee Dee Part 2 23:12

4 years ago23:12

23:12

In this episode I continue my chat with Melbourne radio legend Diane 'Dee Dee' Dunleavy. She talks more about her mum's influence on her and helping to understand disability. Also we talk about how difficult it has been to give her opinion and cop the flak afterwards. Plus she gushes about her love for her favourite footy team.…

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Chris Anstey Part 2 27:55

4 years ago27:55

27:55

This episode is Part 2 of our chat with Basketball Champ Chris Anstey. Chris talks about his issues with his own mental health and also a member of his extended family and despite the struggles of the world at the moment he is optimistic of what is to come.

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Chris Anstey Part 1 28:11

4 years ago28:11

28:11

This episode Coach talks with Chris Anstey in Part 1 of an extended chat with the former NBA,NBL and Australian basketball Champ. Chris is more than just a basketballer though. He is an entrepreneur, coach, motivational speaker and a dad of three. This is his story.

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Professor Alan Fels 28:17

5 years ago28:17