Real Lives Raw Stories

Today on Real Women Raw Stories, we meet Sarah from Prehab. After years in the demanding world of ballet and movement, Sarah developed chronic pain that gradually took over her life. Despite countless treatments and specialists, answers remained elusive. In this episode, Sarah shares how discovering the connection between the brain, nervous system, and body transformed her understanding of pain and recovery, and how she now helps others find hope and healing.

Welcome to today’s guest, Sara Carter. From working in Darwin to executive leadership roles in Timaru, Sara has built an incredible career in male-dominated industries while navigating the realities of pressure, workplace culture, and burnout. Today, we explore what burnout really looks like, how it can impact your life and leadership, and the steps Sara took to manage it and move forward.

Today’s guest is Belinda, a mother whose daughter Hayleigh was born with moderate haemophilia. What followed were years of hospital infusions, a Hepatitis C exposure through contaminated blood products, and the enormous emotional and financial strain of life-saving treatment.Belinda has since fought for compensation and better treatment coverage for families impacted by contaminated transfusions, becoming a powerful voice for change.Today, she shares her journey of resilience, courage, and determination. Lets dive in.

Today’s guest is Lisa Fong. Lisa created Move It Mama around the philosophy of exercising for your mental health. Focusing on how it makes you feel, rather than just how you look.We’re reconnecting to talk about what life looks like now. From moving to Australia to the unexpected life shift of her husband’s illness.We'll discuss the challenges she’s faced, the resilience she’s shown, and the role exercise has played throughout this time. Let’s dive in.

After doing this show for nearly two years I wanted to take you back. Today I am going to share with you the top 2 episodes. In each story you’ll hear courage, raw honesty, and the reminder that you don’t have to be alone in your journey. Let’s begin.