One Moment Please

In this episode of One Moment Please, we are joined once again by Shaun O'Gorman, a former police officer and canine handler who has transformed his personal battles with PTSD and depression into a mission to empower others. Shaun is the founder of the Strong Life Project and works as a high-performance coach and author, sharing strategies for resilience and success. Throughout the episode, Shaun discusses his views on being an alpha male, the nature of toxic masculinity, and the importance of personal development and self-awareness. He also shares insights into his teaching methods, focusing on leadership, culture, and high-performance living, while touching on his upcoming course aimed at improving police officers' mental resilience. Shaun's journey emphasizes the significance of personal growth, self-discovery, and living a life filled with meaningful connections. Follow Shaun thestronglifeproject.com The Strong Life Podcast Follow the podcast https://mtr.bio/onemomentpleasepodcast Onemomentpleasepodcast.com IG: @onemomentpleasepodcast FB: OneMomentPlease YT: https://tinyurl.com/mr8y5x7w

At just 16, Lily Arthur’s life was shattered—incarcerated in a Magdalene laundry, shackled during childbirth, and forced to give up her baby. In this gripping episode, she reveals the horrifying truth behind Australia’s forced adoption era and her decades-long battle for justice. Now in her seventies, Lily is still fighting, taking her case to the United Nations to expose one of the country’s darkest secrets. Her story is raw, heartbreaking, and a testament to resilience. 🎧 Don’t miss this powerful conversation Caution: TW https://www.lilyarthur.com/ Follow the podcast https://mtr.bio/onemomentpleasepodcast Onemomentpleasepodcast.com IG: @onemomentpleasepodcast FB: OneMomentPlease Timestamped overview 00:00 "Decades of an Unfinished Life" 09:54 Charged for Moral Danger Misunderstanding 12:01 Magdalena Laundry Exploitation 18:48 Trapped in Routine and Fear 26:29 Traumatic Birth Experience 29:43 Drugged and Dazed: Fragmented Memories 37:25 Adoption Process and Investigation 41:39 Unlawful Consent for Minors 46:54 Rushed Return After Adoption Consent 50:41 Adoption Confidentiality Breach 59:05 "Unyielding Quest for Truth and Justice" 01:04:19 Tracking Down an Angry Adoptee 01:07:23 Reunion with Long-Lost Son 01:14:46 Evidence Hidden in Court Case 01:21:18 Independent Adoption Advocacy Movement 01:25:56 Hijacked Apology Framework Concerns 01:31:14 Overlooked Adoption Support Group Frustration 01:34:29 Stolen Identities, Lost Generations 01:42:37 Aboriginal Child Removal History 01:45:19 "Life Thrown into 'Too Hard' Basket" #ForcedAdoption #JusticeForMothers #HumanRights #AdoptionStories #Resilience #WomensRights #AdoptionAwareness #JusticeForLilyArthur #SurvivingTrauma #FamilyReunion

Andrew Murphy—better known as Raptor 13 —became one of Australia’s most controversial police officers. Feared by criminals, scrutinized by the media, and followed by thousands online, his career in the New South Wales Police Force was anything but ordinary. In this episode, Andrew sits down to share his side of the story: 🔹 What it was really like taking on dangerous bikie gangs and high-profile criminals 🔹 How social media shaped public perception of his work—for better or worse 🔹 The personal and professional toll of frontline policing Was he too aggressive, or just doing his job? How did he handle threats, controversy, and the pressure of being in the public eye? This is an unfiltered conversation you don’t want to miss. Listen now and decide for yourself. Follow Andrew IG: @raptor_rants Follow the podcast https://mtr.bio/onemomentpleasepodcast Onemomentpleasepodcast.com IG: @onemomentpleasepodcast FB: OneMomentPlease YouTube: @onemomentpleasepodcast1

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mental health discussions. Please seek a medical professional if you are struggling with mental health issues. As a former special operations engineer, Nathan Bolton had the formidable task of searching for IEDs during his deployments to Afghanistan attached to the Australian special forces. His journey, shared on the One Moment Please podcast, delves into the harrowing experiences on the battlefield, including a time when he lay on an IED, endangering himself and his team mates. Nathan talks opening about the inner battles he faced upon returning home. Despite the immense challenges, Nathan emerged from his mental health struggles with profound insights about vulnerability and identity. His raw and brutally honest reflections, detailed in his book "Trigger Warning", shed light on the importance of acknowledging emotional pain and the strength in seeking help. Nathan's mission now is to guide others in understanding their mental health journeys and to emphasize the power of vulnerability and acceptance. From grappling with the pressures of military life to the ongoing journey of self-recovery and advocacy, Nathan’s story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome and thrive against the odds. Follow Nathan Instagram: Nathan.bolton.mmh Facebook: Nathn Bolton Mens Mental Health Book: Trigger Warning: A Special Operations Engineer in Afghanistan Keynote Speaker: www.nathanbolton.com.au Follow the podcast https://mtr.bio/onemomentpleasepodcast Onemomentpleasepodcast.com IG:@onemomentpleasepodcast FB: OneMomentPlease Now on YouTube https://rb.gy/xzrvlx

Scott Ryder served for 22 years with the Australian Army, including 16 years as an operator with the 2nd Commando Regiment. He served in East Timor and multiple tours of Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds numerous commendations and a Masters of Business, and he works in veteran charities to improve the life of veterans and their families. From the age of 12, Scott Ryder knew he wanted to join the army, and he signed up as soon as he could. After serving as a paratrooper and in East Timor with 3 RAR, he wanted more. He trained all summer and took the gruelling selection course for the commandos, earning the prized green beret on his second attempt. His book "Forged in Fire' takes us inside the secretive world of the commandos. Ryder shares battlefield stories from his tours to Afghanistan, where his regiment saw some of the heaviest fighting Australian forces have experienced since the Vietnam War. After being seriously injured in a shocking Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kandahar, he was the only survivor to return to active service. Forged in Fire can be purchased through retailers Dymocks, Collins, Readings, Audible and Amazon just to list a few. Audiobook is on Apple Books, Spotify and Audible. Follow Scott https://www.instagram.com/scott_ryder_zero79/ Follow the podcast https://mtr.bio/onemomentpleasepodcast Onemomentpleasepodcast.com IG:@onemomentpleasepodcast FB: OneMomentPlease Now on YouTube https://rb.gy/xzrvlx