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Giving the microphone to our community, championing people trying to improve their communities, and shining a light on tthe help available. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the team at Lonsdale Street Recording Studio: https://www.lonsdaleststudio.com/

  1. FEB 2

    Creating Collisions | Third Spaces | The Volunteer App

    In the 20th episode of the R4R Podcast, Benny A sits down with George Vlachos from Digital Nachos. George has travelled around the world, developing is software skills, meeting people, and seeing what works elsewhere, looking for ways to create more collisions and third spaces in Canberra.He's also the man behind our Volunteer App, which has helped us immensely in unlocking volunteers desire to help R4R.Digital Nachos: https://digitalnachos.com.au/Canberra, The loneliest city that shouldn't be: https://curiousgeorgios.substack.com/p/the-loneliest-city-that-shouldnt?r=3ba2yh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true📞 Support ServicesMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au🔗 Connect with Running for Resilience🌐 Website: https://www.runningforresilience.com📸 Instagram: / runningforresilience 📘 Facebook: / runningforresilience 🏃 Strava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTb

    54 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    That's a wrap | 2025 | Year in review

    In the final episode for 2025, Benny, Lili, and Breeny sit down to review this year's highlights.📞 Support ServicesMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au🔗 Connect with Running for Resilience🌐 Website: https://www.runningforresilience.com📸 Instagram: / runningforresilience 📘 Facebook: / runningforresilience 🏃 Strava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTb

    55 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Parkrun Australia | Tim Oberg | Founder

    Parkrun has become one of the great community success stories… a weekly ritual that brings people together, gets them moving, and gives them a sense of belonging they can rely on. In this episode, Benny A and Lili sit down with Tim Oberg, the founder of parkrun Australia, to talk about how the movement began, how it scaled, and what Tim's up to now.🔗 Episode Links & Guest Resourcesparkrun Australiahttps://www.parkrun.com.au/📞 Support ServicesMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au🔗 Connect with Running for Resilience🌐 Website: https://www.runningforresilience.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningforresilience📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningforresilience🏃 Strava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTb

    54 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    What if my Dad called Lifeline instead of me?

    Just over 15 years ago, Matt checked his phone and heard a voicemail from his dad:“Hey Matt, I just want to let you know that I love you.”Those could have been the last words his dad ever said… they would have been some of the last thoughts he ever had.In preparing for this episode, Matt wondered what could have been if instead of calling him, his dad had picked up the phone to Lifeline.In this episode, Breeny and Benny A sit down with Carrie-Ann Leeson, CEO of Lifeline Canberra, to explore what actually happens when someone reaches that point — and what happens when they call.What we cover in this conversationWhat someone can expect when they call LifelineCarrie explains the process, the humanity, and the safety of crisis support… removing the mystery so more people feel able to reach out.The weight carried by Lifeline volunteersFrom the Lifeline Gala video to real stories from the phones, we explore the impact of Canberra’s volunteer force:– 200 volunteers in Canberra– 35,000 calls answered– 18,500 hours of support delivered– 4,500 callers experiencing suicidal thoughts– 450 callers in immediate danger, redirected to critical helpCarrie also reflects on her own time as a volunteer — and what it teaches you about people, pain, and hope.Changing the conversation around suicideCarrie is often quoted on this idea. We unpack what it means in practice, why language matters, and how a community shifts from stigma to safety.What a suicide-free Canberra looks likeWe explore the idea through crisis support, community connection, and mental-health skill-building — including Lifeline’s training programs:Mental Health Awareness, Safe to Speak, The Working Mind, Accidental Counsellor, and Suicide Intervention.All of them build the mental-health IQ of a community.Sources & Further ReadingLifeline Canberra turns 50 – Region Media:https://region.com.au/as-lifeline-canberra-turns-50-its-impact-on-canberra-has-been-undeniable/473966/Lifeline Canberra Strategic Plan:https://www.lifelinecanberra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Lifeline-Canberra-Strategic-Plan-FINAL-1-8-17-2.pdfLifeline Canberra Annual Report 2023–24:https://www.lifelinecanberra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/23-24-Annual-report-Lifeline-Canberra-Low-Res.pdfIf You Need SupportLifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)https://www.lifeline.org.auMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/headtohealthBeyond Blue – 1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.auConnect with Running for ResilienceWebsite: https://www.runningforresilience.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningforresilienceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningforresilienceStrava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTbYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@runningforresilience

    1h 10m

  5. 11/21/2025

    Cancer | Mental Health | Community

    Cancer doesn’t just arrive as a medical diagnosis — it arrives as uncertainty, fear, chaos, costs, and a powerful hit to your mental health. In this episode, Matt opens with the night his mum’s world changed, and the moment he realised he couldn’t control everything.From there, the conversation turns to what so many families know too well: the ambiguity of diagnosis, the whirlwind of treatment, and the emotional, financial, and mental toll that hits everyone involved.This episode shines a light on Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief, and the quiet but life-changing work they’ve been doing for decades across Canberra and Queanbeyan.What this episode explores• The shock and ambiguity of diagnosis — and the fear no one talks about• The emotional and mental toll cancer takes on families• The financial strain of treatment, and the relief Rise Above provides• How exercise, community, and purpose become anchors in overwhelming times• How shared stories reveal shared truths — and why that connection mattersIf You Need SupportMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.auConnect with Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer ReliefWebsite: https://riseabovecbr.org.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiseAboveCBRInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseabovecbr/Connect with Running for Resilience🌐 Website: https://www.runningforresilience.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningforresilience📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningforresilience🏃‍♀️ Strava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTb📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@runningforresilience

    1h 9m

  6. 11/14/2025

    You are enough | Bouncing Back | Heidi Prowse

    What does “bouncing back” really mean after unimaginable loss?In part two of our conversation with Heidi Prowse OAM, we explore what life looks like after losing her husband, Andrew... and how she’s found new ways to move forward through grief, purpose, and service to others.Heidi shares how resilience isn’t about “getting over it,” but about learning to live with the ache… to say yes to coffee with a friend, to sing along in the car, to let the smallest moments stitch you back together. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes “back” looks nothing like before... and that’s okay.📚 Mentioned in this episode💬 “Bouncing back isn’t about leaping into joy...”Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNnHQYiB6uP/📘 “We Should Have Grown Old Together” by Heidi Prowsehttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DXFHPV3K?asin=B0DXFHPV3K&revisionId=cfd93ede&format=3&depth=1🏅 Australian of the Year – Heidi Prowse OAM profilehttps://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/heidi-prowse-oam🌐 Cystic Fibrosis ACThttps://www.cfact.org.au/💭 MIEACT – Mental Illness Education ACThttps://mieact.org.au/📞 Support ServicesMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au🔗 Connect with Running for Resilience🌐 Website: https://www.runningforresilience.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningforresilience📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningforresilience🏃 Strava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTb

    31 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Heidi Prowse | We should have grown old together

    What does resilience really look like after losing the person you love most?In Part One of Episode 15 for the R4R Podcast, Heidi Prowse opens up about life with her husband, Andrew, the man she fell in love with, and the reality of living with his cystic fibrosis diagnosis. Together, they turned hardship into hope, founding the Santa Speedo Shuffle to raise awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis ACT, raising more than $1 millionHeidi shares stories of love, courage, and loss… from their journey through Andrew’s illness to the final months they shared together. Part two continues with how Heidi “bounced back”, her reflections on grief, resilience, and learning to move forward differently, not back.📚 Mentioned in this episode💬 “We Should Have Grown Old Together” by Heidi Prowsehttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DXFHPV3K?asin=B0DXFHPV3K&revisionId=cfd93ede&format=3&depth=1💭 “Bouncing back isn’t about leaping into joy...”Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNnHQYiB6uP/🏅 Australian of the Year – Heidi Prowse OAM profilehttps://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/heidi-prowse-oam📞 Support ServicesMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au🔗 Connect with Running for Resilience🌐 Website: https://www.runningforresilience.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningforresilience📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningforresilience🏃 Strava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTb

    34 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Recess for Resilience | Building Good Habits Early

    Episode 14 – Recess for Resilience In this episode, Benny A sits down with the driving force behind our new initiative — Recess for Resilience. Stephe O’Neill, Mark Nicholson, and Adam Hall share how the program is working, the impact it’s already having, and what it could mean for Canberra’s future. Find out more:https://www.runningforresilience.com/recess-for-resilience Need support? Medicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au Connect with R4R Website: https://www.runningforresilience.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningforresilienceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningforresilienceStrava: https://strava.app.link/eGHjt285jTbYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@runningforresilience 💭 If this episode moves you, share it — and keep the conversation going.Together, we can change the story. Just. Keep. Moving. 📞 If You Need Support🏃‍♂️ Connect with Running for Resilience

    1h 3m
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