In The Heart Of The Vault

Lindsay Taylor
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Welcome to 'In the Heart of the Vault!' I'm Lindsay Taylor and each week, we'll uncover the powerful stories of incredible mamas who have faced unimaginable challenges. Join me as we explore their raw moments of courage and vulnerability, revealing the strength we all carry inside. So, pour yourself a cheeky drink, get cozy, and let's unlock the heart's vault together-where resilience shines in the face of adversity

  1. 4 June

    Forever Five: Ozzies Legagy - A Life Measured in Love, Not Years with Maria Raggio

    🎙️ Forever Five: Ozzies Legacy — A Life Measured in Love, Not Years with Maria Raggio This week, Maria Raggio opens the vault to share the story of her beautiful son, Oskar — known and loved by everyone as Ozzie. Born with the ultra-rare Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome, Ozzie faced more challenges in his five years than most people will face in a lifetime. Yet despite countless hospital stays, procedures, and unimaginable hurdles, he continued to light up every room he entered with his smile, his spirit, and his zest for life. But this episode isn’t about a diagnosis. It’s about a little boy who was deeply loved. It’s about a family who refused to let adversity define their son. It’s about parents who fought tirelessly for every opportunity, every milestone, and every precious moment. It’s about siblings who adored their brother. And it’s about a family whose love grew stronger through the very challenges that could have torn them apart. In this deeply moving conversation, Maria shares the realities of raising a child with an ultra-rare genetic syndrome, the sacrifices made behind closed doors, the strain of hospital life, the strength found in family, and the extraordinary legacy Ozzie continues to leave behind. Some lives aren’t measured by the number of years they spend with us. They’re measured by the love they leave behind. Ozzie was only five years old, yet he touched more hearts than many lifetimes ever could. His life may have been short, but his impact was immeasurable.

    1hr 56min

  2. 28 May

    From Shame to Hope: Kate Seselja’s Fight Against a Gambling Crisis

    At 18 years old, Kate Seselja walked into a pokie room for the first time. What started as a night out with friends quickly became a secret battle that would consume the next 12 years of her life. Over that time, Kate lost approximately $500,000 through refinanced mortgages, credit cards, and years of gambling losses. Alongside the financial toll came overwhelming shame, secrecy, and a desperate search for help that simply wasn't there. Despite countless attempts to stop, gambling addiction tightened its grip. Kate eventually found herself in such a dark place that she contemplated ending her life. Then she discovered she was pregnant with her sixth child. Knowing that any decision she made would also affect the life she was carrying, she couldn't go through with it. In what had become her darkest chapter, her unborn baby became the reason she held on — and the turning point that would lead her toward recovery, advocacy, and hope. But this is not where her story ends. In this powerful conversation, Kate shares the reality of gambling harm, the devastating impact it has on families, the stigma that keeps so many suffering in silence, and why she believes the burden of responsibility cannot sit entirely with those struggling with addiction. Real change, she says, requires governments, regulators and the gambling industry to step up and do more to protect vulnerable Australians. Today, Kate is a speaker, advocate, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Hope Project, helping others move from surviving to thriving. She speaks openly about mental wellbeing, resilience, recovery, and the changes needed to protect future generations from gambling harm. This conversation is raw, courageous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. Because when we bring our stories into the light, shame loses its power. 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. 📖 Kate's new book is available for pre-order. 💜 Learn more about The Hope Project. ✍️ Support the campaign calling for mandatory poker machine loss limits across Australia. Links below. https://www.thehopeprojectaustralia.com.au/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio https://www.change.org/p/losslimitsnotlostlives-enforce-loss-limits-on-all-australian-poker-machines/actions

    1hr 14min

  3. 4 May

    BONUS EPISODE: When back to normal isn’t always what our kids need after loss

    There’s so much pressure to get back to normal after something life-changing. As adults… we learn to step away. From conversations that don’t feel right. From people who say the wrong thing. From environments that feel too heavy. But kids don’t always have that choice. They sit in classrooms. They hear comments. They carry expectations they don’t understand — from people who think they’re helping. And slowly… it builds. Not because they’re not coping — but because they haven’t been given the space to. This episode is just me… talking about that pressure, and why “back to normal” isn’t always the safest place for a child to land.

    43 min

  4. 22 Apr

    They Told Us to Prepare for Palliative Care… But we chose to fight for Louie

    In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, Nicola shares the deeply personal journey that began when her baby boy Louie was born prematurely at 32 weeks. Just days after his birth, Louie’s intestine twisted and strangulated, leaving only 8cm of small intestine able to be saved after multiple emergency surgeries. Nicola and her husband were told to prepare for palliative care. They were warned that continuing treatment could prolong suffering and that letting him go may be the kinder option. But Nicola trusted her instinct as a mother. What followed was eight months in hospital, navigating life in survival mode, making impossible decisions, and learning how to advocate for their son while holding their family together. Today, Louie is exceeding expectations. This conversation explores the raw reality of motherhood in medical crisis, the grief parents carry behind closed doors, the strength it takes to advocate for your child, and the deep trust that can grow when you learn to listen to your intuition. Nicola shares what it means to walk through uncertainty, resilience, and the parts of motherhood that are rarely spoken about. Disclaimer The experiences shared in this episode reflect the personal journey and perspectives of the guest. This conversation is intended to share lived experience and raise awareness and should not be considered medical advice. If you have medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Listener discretion is advised as this episode includes discussion of neonatal illness, medical trauma, and hospitalisation.

    1hr 55min

  5. 1 Apr

    BONUS EPISODE : Finding Your Voice as Your Child’s Advocate

    BONUS EPISODE : Finding Your Voice as Your Child’s Advocate Sometimes in medicine, decisions aren’t made by just one doctor. Teams come together. Surgeons, specialists, consultants — all sharing knowledge and experience to make the best possible decisions. And that matters. But there’s another voice that belongs in that room too. The parent. Because no matter how skilled the medical team is, no one knows your child the way you do. In this episode we talk about advocacy — finding the courage to speak up when something doesn’t feel right, even when you’re scared, overwhelmed, or unsure why. Not out of defiance. But out of love. Because trusting the experts and trusting your instincts can exist at the same time. Inside the Vault we share stories about navigating those moments — the uncertainty, the questions, and the strength it takes to find your voice when it matters most.

    1hr 43min

  6. 25 Mar

    Holding Milli’s Memory: Rochelle’s Journey Through Grief, Motherhood and Purpose | PART 2

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: Baby loss. Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off. This was one of them. In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, I sit down with Rochelle — a woman whose life story is layered with strength, heartbreak, love and resilience. We talk about life before everything changed. Her upbringing, relationships, marriage, and the journey that eventually led her to motherhood. After years of trying for a baby and navigating endometriosis, Rochelle and her husband were preparing to welcome their daughter Milli. But beautiful Milli’s life would last just six days. Those six days changed Rochelle forever. In this deeply honest conversation, Rochelle shares what those days looked like — the fear, the love, the moments of hope, and the unimaginable reality of saying goodbye to a child. But this conversation isn’t only about loss. It’s about remembering. Rochelle speaks about the importance of saying Milli’s name, keeping her memory alive, and creating space for other parents who have experienced the unthinkable. We also talk about how grief reshapes you. The importance and the power of trusting your own instinct . How after going through something so profound, surface-level conversations often feel impossible — and why deep, real conversations become the ones that truly matter. Out of her grief, Rochelle has created something powerful. She now runs a charity and podcast that supports families navigating baby loss — providing care packs and a safe place for parents who feel alone in their grief. Today Rochelle is also mum to beautiful Huey, who was born 10 months ago. Milli’s little brother. She shares openly about what motherhood looks like now — loving the child in your arms while still honouring Milli everyday who lives forever in your heart. This episode is raw, human and deeply moving. It’s about grief. But it’s also about love, resilience, memory and purpose. 🎧 Episode available now on In the Heart of the Vault

    42 min

  7. 21 Mar

    Holding Milli’s Memory: Rochelle’s Journey Through Grief, Motherhood and Purpose | PART 1

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: Baby loss. Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off. This was one of them. In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, I sit down with Rochelle — a woman whose life story is layered with strength, heartbreak, love and resilience. We talk about life before everything changed. Her upbringing, relationships, marriage, and the journey that eventually led her to motherhood. After years of trying for a baby and navigating endometriosis, Rochelle and her husband were preparing to welcome their daughter Milli. But beautiful Milli’s life would last just six days. Those six days changed Rochelle forever. In this deeply honest conversation, Rochelle shares what those days looked like — the fear, the love, the moments of hope, and the unimaginable reality of saying goodbye to a child. But this conversation isn’t only about loss. It’s about remembering. Rochelle speaks about the importance of saying Milli’s name, keeping her memory alive, and creating space for other parents who have experienced the unthinkable. We also talk about how grief reshapes you. The importance and the power of trusting your own instinct . How after going through something so profound, surface-level conversations often feel impossible — and why deep, real conversations become the ones that truly matter. Out of her grief, Rochelle has created something powerful. She now runs a charity and podcast that supports families navigating baby loss — providing care packs and a safe place for parents who feel alone in their grief. Today Rochelle is also mum to beautiful Huey, who was born 10 months ago. Milli’s little brother. She shares openly about what motherhood looks like now — loving the child in your arms while still honouring Milli everyday who lives forever in your heart. This episode is raw, human and deeply moving. It’s about grief. But it’s also about love, resilience, memory and purpose. 🎧 Episode available now on In the Heart of the Vault

    1 hr

  8. 13 Mar

    Ashleigh’s Story: Growing Up With the Ripple Effect of a Parent’s Suicide Attempt

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide attempts, mental health, trauma and eating disorders. Please listen with care. When Ashleigh was just seven years old, her life changed forever. Her mum attempted to end her life. She survived — but the attempt caused severe brain injury, leaving her mum needing full-time care for the rest of her life. Ashleigh describes this as “the other side of suicide that nobody talks about” — what happens when the attempt doesn’t end a life, but changes many. In this deeply moving episode of In the Heart of the Vault, Ashleigh shares what it meant to grow up in the aftermath of that moment. As a child, she and her siblings were left trying to understand a reality where their mum was still alive — but no longer able to be their mum in the way they needed. Navigating childhood trauma, grief without closure. Ashleigh reflects on how those early years shaped the person she would become. Now 28years later, Ashleigh is a mother of three daughters of her own. Becoming a mum opened the door to emotions that had been stored away for more than two decades — the grief of a little girl who simply needed her mum. Through motherhood, reflection and time, Ashleigh has gained a deeper understanding of the pain her mother must have been living with, and the unimaginable darkness that can lead someone to believe the world — even their children — might be better off without them. This conversation explores: • The lifelong ripple effects of suicide attempts on families • Growing up with grief that has no clear place to land • The trauma children carry when life changes overnight • Becoming a parent while still healing from your own childhood • Finding compassion and understanding decades later Ashleigh’s story is raw, honest and deeply human. It shines a light on a part of suicide that is rarely spoken about — the lives that continue in its wake. ⸻ Support Resources If this episode brings up difficult feelings for you, please reach out for support. Australia Lifeline — 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au United States 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org United Kingdom & Ireland Samaritans — 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org

    1hr 14min
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Welcome to 'In the Heart of the Vault!' I'm Lindsay Taylor and each week, we'll uncover the powerful stories of incredible mamas who have faced unimaginable challenges. Join me as we explore their raw moments of courage and vulnerability, revealing the strength we all carry inside. So, pour yourself a cheeky drink, get cozy, and let's unlock the heart's vault together-where resilience shines in the face of adversity

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