Challenges That Change Us

Ali Flynn
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  • Mental Health
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Discover the transformative power of resilience and personal growth in "Challenges That Change Us," a captivating podcast hosted by Ali Flynn. Join Ali as she engages in heartfelt conversations with individuals who have triumphed over adversity or possess invaluable expertise in navigating life's obstacles. Dive into their captivating journeys, delving into both the peaks and valleys of their experiences. Through these gripping narratives, guests impart profound insights and invaluable lessons learned along their transformative paths. Whether seeking motivation or a fresh perspective, "Challenges That Change Us" provides the ultimate source of inspiration for all who tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Flashback {Di Leal} In 40 days my daughter, husband and I got cancer

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. For this episode I am so excited to introduce you to a guest who is extremely special to me. I want to introduce you to my beautiful Aunty Di. This is a story that when you see it on paper you think, there is no way that so much could happen to one family at one time. In the space of forty days, my Uncle Barry, Aunty Di and cousin Laura were all diagnosed with cancer and this was all during the peak of the covid pandemic in the UK. Their resilience and zest for life is extraordinary and for anyone going through or is going through the cancer world you know how challenging it can be and I am still blown away by how these guys tackled this head on. In this episode Di shares: The journey her family took to relocate to the UK as her sister died from cancerLiving through the covid pandemic with an immune compromised husbandWhat it felt like to suffer from long covidDiscovering her husband had cancer, then shingles How she felt discovering she had breast cancer shortly after her husband started cancer treatmentThe devastating moment they discovered her daughter also had breast cancerWhat happened when her husband did get struck by covid Key Quotes “We went 6 weeks from being a perfectly normal family to 3/4 of it having a cancer diagnosis to deal with.” “We thought cancer was bad, we knew nothing about covid.” You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Or you can follow them on Instagram: @Altitudefitnessarmidale @trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 27

    Flashback {Martin Broad} Losing the ability to move and talk in 48 hours

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. This episode’s guest is Martin Broad, an accountant Broad who fell victim to Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks your nerves. It can eventually spread, eventually paralysing the whole body, which happened to Martin to the point he could only communicate with his eyes. In this episode Martin shares: What the first moments felt like as Guillain-Barre syndrome started to take effectJust how bad things got for him while in hospitalWhat it felt like being trapped in his own bodyThe impact this challenge had on his family and lifeHis long road to recovery and how he kept the mindset he needed to recover Key Quotes “So all I had was the function in my eyes, so the rest of my body completely shut down.” “You've still got to be entertaining hope of some sort.” “You’ve got to make those steps knowing full well that you could fall left or right.” “You’ve gotta know when the good times are on.” More About Martin Broad If you need help with accounting you can find Martin’s business here: https://www.broadaccounting.com.au/about-us/ You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Or you can follow them on Instagram: @Altitudefitnessarmidale @trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 20

    Flashback {Bethany Wormald} From marathoner to 7 metre walks post long covid

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. When someone has a life altering medical challenge it can often be incredibly hard to come ot grips with. It can be even harder when the this medically challenging event contrasts your life with the physical, active one you had before hand. Bethany Wormald is a fun runner with a long list of achievements across the 5 to 42km spectrum. She also has POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and long covid, which saw her barely able to walk for a year and from which she is not yet recovered. In 2019 she set the Guiness World Record for the fastest marathon dressed as a cartoon character, running as Betty Rubble from the Flintstones. This was her fourth Guiness World Record, the others being the fastest half marathon dressed as a nurse; dressed as a superhero; and by a married couple (with her husband Matt). Prior to long covid, Bethany was on the organising committee for a cancer fundraising run associated with Tour de Cure. She has just returned to volunteering with Surf Life Saving Australia, where she tries to provide first aid without ever getting in the water.  In this episode Bethany shares:   ·     How she became a world record holder for running after finding her love for park run. ·     How she is now suffering from long Covid and Pots ·     The way taking small steps and recognising accomplishments helped her grow. ·     How her tribe and village have played a role in her recovery ·     How finding a purpose in life helps progress and recovery ·     And how it’s OK to grieve but being sick is not who you are. She is not sick, she is recovering.    Key Quotes   “The hardest part with Long Covid is most days you feel terrible at some point. And that continues.”   “Finding something that is your thing. It’s such a gift in life to have found one particular activity that is your thing.”   “At my lowest, my limit was seven metres. So I could walk from my bedroom to the next room.” More about POTS You can find oput more about POTS via the POTS Foudnation website: https://potsfoundation.org.au You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.com Or check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com   If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au   For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au @trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 6

    Flashback {Sarah Rusbatch} The impact of grey area drinking

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. Trigger warning: this episode discusses excessive alcohol use. In society we are well aware of the term ‘alcoholic’, but have you heard of Grey Area Drinking? This episode’s guest is Grey Area Drinking Coach, Motivational Speaker, Workshop Facilitator and host of a community of over 20,000 women, Sarah Rusbatch After years of dysfunctional drinking, falling hard for ‘Mummy Wine Culture’ and using alcohol as a crutch to manage stress, overwhelm and anxiety, Sarah finally made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in April 2019. In this episode Sarah shares: -      Her long history with alcohol and how it shaped her life growing up -      The moment she realised her relationship with alcohol was not benefiting her -      The stop and start process she went through trying to stop drinking for short periods of time -      The difference between alcoholism and grey area drinking -      How the subtle messaging of alcohol and mum culture is dangerous -      Her advice on the work you have to do to improve remove alcohol from your life Key Quotes “It turns out that your boozy friends don’t like it when you don’t drink anymore.” “I would just drink and smoke until I didn’t feel anymore.” “In the end I realised it's easier to say none than it is to say 1.” Find out more about Sarah If you want to know about her grey drinking coaching you can find out more here: https://sarahrusbatch.com/ You can also follow her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahrusbatchcoach And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/ You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus   If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Or you can follow them on Instagram: @Altitudefitnessarmidale @trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 30

    Flashback {Marleen Mour} Escaped family violence, fled the country, lost 50 kgs

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. Trigger warning; domestic violence It’s so often the case that one trauma can result in an entirely different one down the track. That is the case for Marleen Mour, a 38yr old single mum who ran away from Egypt and an unwanted engagement at age 19 to build her life in Australia. She battled obesity, binge eating and self-loathing for decades before she finally discovered the power of self love for Permanent weight loss and lost 49kg/ 108lbs which she’s kept off for 13 years now, even after becoming a mum. Today she’s helped over 1,000 women of all ages to Permanently lose weight by healing their relationship with food, their bodies and themselves. In this episode she shares: -      Why her mum took her children and escaped to Australia for 4 years -      How her difficult home life created emotional eating for her -      The huge opportunity that helped her finance her escape -      How her family repeatedly attempted to prevent her escape -      How she managed to make it to Australia with $100 cash -      Why her eating problems continued and grew after she moved to Australia -      The climactic moment that she realised how badly she was treating herself -      The journey she went on to process her emotions rather than eat them, -      How her journey has evolved to a point where she helps others with their emotional eating -      The tools and strategies she point in place to manage her emotional eating Key Quotes   “I thought I'd left the abuse behind but here I was abusing myself” “The night of my flight my mum deadbolted the doors and took the keys until my flight took off without me.” “We think we're unhappy because we're overweight but really we’re overweight because we're unhappy.” More about Marleen Website: http://www.marleenmourcoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marleen.nour You can get involved with the podcast online   On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.com Or check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com   If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au   For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au @trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Aug 23

    Flashback {Marie-Claire Seeley} A common disorder that drs haven’t heard about

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. Battling any illness is a challenges in and of itself, but when it comes to often unknown autonomic conditions, the medical field can leave patients feeling lost, ignored and forgotten. Combine that with trying to seek medical help in the 90’s in a second world country like Uzbekistan and you might begin to imagine the overwhelming challenge that Marie Claire faced in her journey to be diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). Marie-Claire is a Clinical Nurse consultant who has previously held several specialist clinical nurse roles including in emergency nursing, clinical education and academia. She coheads a multi-disciplinary practice in Adelaide, SA which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Long Covid. She is undertaking her PhD at The University of Adelaide where she is exploring the association between autonomic disorders and post-acute sequalae of Covid-19. Marie-Claire has a keen interest in reducing time to diagnosis and in improving outcomes for those living with POTS and associated environmentally triggered syndromes She believes in the power of the 'lived experience' researcher and has established The Australian POTS Foundation In today’s episode Marie-Claire shares: -      Her time in Romania and other similar countries shortly after the ball of the Berlin wall -      The distinct moment she felt herself develop POTS -      The extremely long and difficult process of seeking a medical diagnosis overseas -      The sexist diagnosis practices she encountered in Australia that left her undiagnosed for years -      How POTS and long covid are connected -      Her advice on treatment and management for POTS -      Information on Australia’s first POTS conference this year. Key Quotes “I remember that feeling of thinking how can you not know what’s just happened because it was so dramatic and loud in my ears.” “I don’t tend to seek help which is typical of country people” “I feel like I was accused of murder, I was stood up to give my defence and the judge says no you cant have a defence, you're guilty.” “Just telling them their not mad is a great thing in terms of their ability to cope with this condition.” Find out more about Marie-Claire Seeley You can find out more about Marie-Claire and the Australian Pots Foundation here: https://potsfoundation.org.au/ You can also follow them on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/australianpotsfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082147502638 You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus   If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au/personality-performance For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Or you can follow them on Instagram: @Altitudefitnessarmidale @trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Aug 16

    Flashback {Meg Southcombe} A daughter's story with her father’s depression

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. Trigger warning – depression and suicide We have been honoured to have a few guests share their stories of mental health battles, this week’s episode is a truly detailed and immersive story of what it’s like to live with a parent who is battling depression. Meg Southcombe is currently the Where There’s A Will There’s A Way Ambassador and it is her story of coming to terms with her father’s depression that has allowed her to have such an impact with the organisation. She attended St Joseph’s High School Aberdeen and was a WTAW student leader and takes every opportunity afforded to her to promote WTAW’s approach to community wellbeing and lobbies for every Australian school to adopt an evidenced based approach to wellbeing education. Meg is the Recipient of the National Council of Women, Dame Marie Bashir Peace Award for work on international women’s day , mental health, and homelessness advocation. She is also a panellist for The Australian Broadcasting Commission – ‘The Drum. In this episode Meg shares: -      Her Father's illness and the impact it had on her -      Feeling trapped and unable to escape the situation -      Embracing vulnerability and honesty -      Sharing their experiences to help others relate and understand their struggles -      Emphasising the importance of reaching out for support -      Working with the organisation "Where There's a Will" Key Quotes “You see, I was so caught up in presenting a picture-perfect life because I was embarrassed and didn't want to be associated with anything negative. I felt trapped, unable to escape the situation at home.” “It wasn't until I started working closely with a program that teaches coping methods to kids that I truly began to understand the importance of opening up and talking about our struggles.” “It was important for me to be seen as positive and a go-getter, but deep down, I was struggling. I would cope with stress on my own, not reaching out for support when I desperately needed it.” More about Meg You can follow her on social media Instagram: @meg_southcombe Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-southcombe-538663269?originalSubdomain=au You can check out the charity, Where There’s A Will” here: https://uhwheretheresawill.com.au/ You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus   If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Or you can follow them on Instagram: @Altitudefitnessarmidale @trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 9

    Flashback {Sami Kennedy-Sim} Stroke at 24, Olympic Athlete at 25

    For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments. I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes. Returning to normal life after a big challenge is hard for any of us, but what happens when your ‘normal’ is competing in sports at the Olympic level? That was exactly what happened to Sami Kennedy-Sim who, after competing as an Olympic level skier, found herself in hospital recovering from a stroke at the age of 24. Somehow, after that, she returned to the Olympics. In this episode Sami shares: -      Her journey to becoming an Olympian -      Why it’s ok to want to quit -      The exact moment she started having a stroke -      How she was told she would not be an Olympian again -      Her journey to returning to the Olympics Key Quotes   “You can choose to see obstacles as speed bumps or road blocks. A speed bump you slow down and then you carry on. A road block, you may have to quit altogether.” “Unless you give people the experience to challenge themselves they’re living in comfort zone land.” Find out more about Sami You can find out about Sami’s coaching and other businesses here: https://www.samikennedysim.com/ Or you can follow her on Instagram: @samikennedysim   Disc Workshop If you want to take part in our next Disc workshop check it out here: https://trialtitude.as.me/DISCprofile You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus   If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Discover the transformative power of resilience and personal growth in "Challenges That Change Us," a captivating podcast hosted by Ali Flynn. Join Ali as she engages in heartfelt conversations with individuals who have triumphed over adversity or possess invaluable expertise in navigating life's obstacles. Dive into their captivating journeys, delving into both the peaks and valleys of their experiences. Through these gripping narratives, guests impart profound insights and invaluable lessons learned along their transformative paths. Whether seeking motivation or a fresh perspective, "Challenges That Change Us" provides the ultimate source of inspiration for all who tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Ali Flynn
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    241
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ali Flynn
  • Show Website
    Challenges That Change Us

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