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Through our platform and our podcast, we're excited to create a space for open, compassionate conversations about adversity, resilience, and the steps we can take together to drive real change.

Episodes

  1. Stephen Turnock - How DCM Wellington is Helping Those Facing Homelessness

    04/27/2025

    Stephen Turnock - How DCM Wellington is Helping Those Facing Homelessness

    In this interview, we sit down with the Director of DCM Wellington to explore the vital work they do to support people experiencing homelessness and hardship in New Zealand's capital. From outreach and housing support to advocacy and community care, DCM plays a crucial role in creating lasting change. Learn about their mission, the challenges they face, and the powerful stories behind their work. If you’re passionate about social justice, housing, or community support, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

    36 min

  2. 01/23/2025

    Bex's Story - Recovering Addict

    It was an honor to sit with Bex and hear her story—from being a meth addict for 10 years, with a young daughter, to being clean for 4 years. Her biggest motivation? Her daughter. She shares the moment she realized she had to get clean for her. The hardest part was admitting she had a problem and seeking help. But Bex’s story shows that asking for help doesn’t always mean prison or losing custody. It’s not an easy road, but she proves it’s possible, which fuels her passion for sharing her journey. We must offer compassion to those facing addiction. It can take people to dark places, but with support, more courageous recoveries like Bex’s are possible. Since getting clean, Bex has welcomed another daughter. Though we didn’t capture it in the podcast, she mentioned how different her parenting experience is now. Bex can’t change the past, but she can make a difference for those after her. Addiction doesn’t have to be your whole story; it can be just a chapter.

    26 min

  3. 01/16/2025

    Nicole's Story - Domestic Violence Survivor

    Nicole’s story is one we know all too well, but often shy away from because it’s too confronting. After a vicious attack by her husband - an event that made headlines - he’s now serving a 5-year prison sentence. Despite what happened, Nicole chose to stay. She’s fully aware of the risks and doesn’t encourage other women to do the same. But this is her story. Like many victims, Nicole’s heart is full of empathy. She wants to help him and hold her family together. Her story matters because without understanding, there’s no empathy, and without empathy, how can we help? Hundreds of thousands of women make the tough choice to stay. What happens when we judge or abandon them? When they finally do decide to leave, they often have no one, and this can create a perilous cycle of going back out of fear of being alone. The shame is isolating enough. Please, don’t give up on women like Nicole. If you can, offer help. Or, at the very least, be grateful you don't know what it's like to be her. Together, we can make a difference.

    31 min
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Through our platform and our podcast, we're excited to create a space for open, compassionate conversations about adversity, resilience, and the steps we can take together to drive real change.

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