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You know the feeling. Someone asks how you're doing, and there's a split second where you have to decide: do I say "fine," or do I actually tell them everything?
This show is the space for the second answer.
Women carry an enormous amount, and most of the time we do it without complaining, without even talking about it, without anyone actually on our team. There used to be a village for that. A campfire to sit around, tell the real story, and have someone say "me too." Most of us don't have that anymore, so we end up scrolling at three in the morning instead, searching for someone who's felt what we're feeling, and coming up empty.
Around this fire, you'll hear what it's actually like to get a cancer diagnosis with a newborn still on your hip. You'll hear what it's like to go on a reality TV dating show and come home to find millions of strangers screaming at you as the villain. You'll hear the grief of loving and losing a child you don't get to keep, the kind that doesn't resolve, it just becomes part of how you carry everything else.
And you'll hear the addiction that started as just taking the edge off, until it meant not being able to pick your own child up from school.
And so many more moments that never made it past "I'm fine."
This is the village, rebuilt. Hosted by Chloe Davidson. Nothing here is cleaned up for comfort.
**About your host**
Chloe Davidson isn't an expert. She's just someone who got sick of surface conversations, and sick of carrying it all without a team.
She's lived through multiple miscarriages, secondary infertility, and years of IVF, all while standing beside her husband through his own cancer diagnosis, largely without anyone asking how she was really doing.
She built this campfire because she believes women deserve a village again: people witnessing the moments they never get to talk about, not the glossy parts, but what they actually lived through and how they picked themselves back up. Sometimes someone finally listening is the whole thing.
This show is the space for the second answer.
Women carry an enormous amount, and most of the time we do it without complaining, without even talking about it, without anyone actually on our team. There used to be a village for that. A campfire to sit around, tell the real story, and have someone say "me too." Most of us don't have that anymore, so we end up scrolling at three in the morning instead, searching for someone who's felt what we're feeling, and coming up empty.
Around this fire, you'll hear what it's actually like to get a cancer diagnosis with a newborn still on your hip. You'll hear what it's like to go on a reality TV dating show and come home to find millions of strangers screaming at you as the villain. You'll hear the grief of loving and losing a child you don't get to keep, the kind that doesn't resolve, it just becomes part of how you carry everything else.
And you'll hear the addiction that started as just taking the edge off, until it meant not being able to pick your own child up from school.
And so many more moments that never made it past "I'm fine."
This is the village, rebuilt. Hosted by Chloe Davidson. Nothing here is cleaned up for comfort.
**About your host**
Chloe Davidson isn't an expert. She's just someone who got sick of surface conversations, and sick of carrying it all without a team.
She's lived through multiple miscarriages, secondary infertility, and years of IVF, all while standing beside her husband through his own cancer diagnosis, largely without anyone asking how she was really doing.
She built this campfire because she believes women deserve a village again: people witnessing the moments they never get to talk about, not the glossy parts, but what they actually lived through and how they picked themselves back up. Sometimes someone finally listening is the whole thing.
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After years of sharing other people's brave stories, Chloe Davidson steps into the guest seat to share one of her own.In this deeply personal host solo episode, Chloe takes listeners inside the birth of her rainbow baby, Cooper, sharing every moment of the labour, delivery and the emotional journey of finally meeting the little boy she'd spent years fighting for. She also reflects on the long road that led there, from four miscarriages, multiple rounds of IVF and supporting her husband through cancer treatment, to pregnancy after loss and the first weeks of bringing Cooper home.She opens up about how different postpartum has felt after years of infertility, navigating newborn reflux, learning to advocate for her son, and the quiet moments that slowly helped her trust joy again.Whether you're pregnant after loss, in the newborn trenches, or simply looking for an honest conversation about the realities of early motherhood, this episode is a reminder that healing isn't a single moment. It's something we grow into, one day at a time.Guess Bio: Chloe Davidson is the founder and host of Her Kind of Brave, author of In Her Own Words: IVF, Loss & Miracles, and a passionate advocate for creating safe spaces where women can share the stories that often go untold. Through honest conversations about infertility, pregnancy loss, motherhood, mental health, and resilience, Chloe has built a community that reminds women they never have to walk life's hardest seasons alone. In this special solo episode, she shares her own journey to welcoming her miracle son, Cooper.You can find Chloe on Instagram at @stillcarryinghope, explore her collaborative book sharing real stories of IVF, loss, and resilience @inherownwords_official, or shop her delicious cocktail mixers at @mr.consistent_.Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going:MONASH IVF Call 1800 628 533CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) – Call 07 5519 1602 @drkeeongIN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK:@Inherownwords_official https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2JKOSIkosi.au@kosi_auUse discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)MR CONSISTENThttps://www.mrconsistent.com.au/@mrconsistent_BESPOKE LONGEVITY – bespokelongevity.com.au@bespokelongevity_👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatmentWhere to find us:Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbraveDo you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]
Miscarriage is incredibly common, yet the experience can be profoundly lonely. In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chloe sits down with Samantha Payne, Co-Founder and CEO of Pink Elephants, Australia's leading pregnancy loss support organisation, to uncover the deeply personal story behind the woman who transformed her own heartbreak into a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of other families.This isn't just a conversation about pregnancy loss. It's about the moments that changed Samantha forever—the missed miscarriage that left her desperately searching for answers, the silence that followed, and the realisation that the support she needed simply didn't exist. Samantha shares what she was feeling during those darkest days, how those experiences shaped her, and why she made the courageous decision to create the organisation she wishes had existed when she needed it most.Together, Chloe and Samantha explore the emotional realities of miscarriage that so often go unspoken, the fears that linger long after loss, and the healing that comes from feeling truly seen and understood. They also dive into the incredible work Pink Elephants is doing to support families through pregnancy loss, challenge outdated conversations around miscarriage, and ensure no one has to navigate one of life's most heartbreaking experiences alone.Guest Bio: Samantha Payne is the co-founder and CEO of Pink Elephants, Australia's leading pregnancy loss support organisation.After experiencing pregnancy loss herself, Samantha recognised the urgent need for compassionate, evidence-based support for women and families navigating miscarriage. In 2015, she co-founded Pink Elephants to ensure no one would have to experience pregnancy loss feeling as alone as she once did.Today, Pink Elephants has supported more than 444,000 women and families through free support services, education, peer support programs, and national advocacy. Samantha has also played a key role in improving awareness around miscarriage and helping secure workplace bereavement leave for Australians experiencing pregnancy loss.Through her work, Samantha continues to advocate for better care, more compassionate conversations, and a future where no family has to navigate miscarriage without support.You can find Samantha on Instagram and Threads at @sampaynepinkelephants, learn more about Pink Elephants at www.pinkelephants.org.au, and read more about her story and the organisation's advocacy work on the Pink Elephants website.Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going:MONASH IVF Call 1800 628 533CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) –Call 07 5519 1602@drkeeongIN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK:@Inherownwords_officialhttps://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2JKOSIkosi.au@kosi_auUse discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)MR CONSISTENThttps://www.mrconsistent.com.au/@mrconsistent_BESPOKE LONGEVITY –bespokelongevity.com.au@bespokelongevity_👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatmentWhere to find us:Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbraveDo you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]
In this powerful episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chloe and Kellie sit down with artist, florist and solo mum Linda Angledal for a deeply moving conversation about the motherhood she never expected.After years of wondering if she'd ever have a child, Linda finally welcomed her daughter into the world as a solo mum. But instead of beginning motherhood surrounded by the support she'd imagined, life changed almost overnight. Within her daughter's first year, Linda was caring for her mum through terminal pancreatic cancer, supporting her brother through chronic illness and repeated hospitalisations, and caring for her father as Alzheimer's gradually changed the man she'd always known.Rather than simply reflecting on everything she endured, Linda shares the lessons those years taught her about caregiver burnout, the invisible mental load, setting boundaries, accepting help, and why we were never meant to carry life's hardest seasons alone.Whether you're caring for children, ageing parents, a partner, a friend—or simply feel like you're the one everyone depends on—this is a conversation about finding the courage to ask for help before you reach breaking point.Guest Bio: Linda Angledal is a Gold Coast-based singer-songwriter, florist, photographer, creative and solo mum.Through her floral business, Angel Valley Flowers, and her original music, Linda creates work inspired by love, loss, hope and the resilience of the human spirit. After stepping away from music for several years, she has recently returned to songwriting and performing, using creativity as both a source of healing and connection.You can connect with Linda on Instagram at @angelvalley_flowers, and listen to her original music on Spotify, including Soul of My Soul and Seeker.Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going:MONASH IVF Call 1800 628 533CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) –Call 07 5519 1602@drkeeongIN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK:@Inherownwords_officialhttps://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2JKOSIkosi.au@kosi_auUse discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)MR CONSISTENThttps://www.mrconsistent.com.au/@mrconsistent_BESPOKE LONGEVITY –bespokelongevity.com.au@bespokelongevity_👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatmentWhere to find us:Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbrave_podcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbraveDo you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]
Domestic violence rarely begins with violence.It often starts with love, charm, fast-moving commitment, and small moments that slowly chip away at your confidence, independence and sense of self.In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Chloe sits down with law student, entrepreneur, podcaster and mum Siobhan O'Donnell, who shares her personal journey through an abusive relationship, coercive control, financial abuse, physical violence and the incredibly difficult path to leaving.Siobhan speaks openly about the subtle red flags she missed, how pregnancy changed everything, why leaving wasn't as simple as "just walking away", and the practical support that ultimately helped save both her and her young son.This episode is honest, confronting and incredibly important. Whether you're questioning your own relationship, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to better understand domestic and family violence, this conversation could change the way you see it.ResourcesIf this episode raises concerns for you or someone you know, support is available.Australia1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 (24/7)Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14Women's Legal Services AustraliaNational Legal AidIn an emergency, always call 000.Guess bio: Siobhan Freda O'Donnell is a law graduate, entrepreneur, podcaster, and survivor of domestic and family violence.After surviving years of coercive control, emotional abuse, financial abuse, and physical violence, Siobhan made the courageous decision to leave and begin rebuilding her life alongside her young son. Her lived experience has inspired her to pursue a career in law, with a passion for supporting women navigating domestic violence and helping others better understand the legal protections available to them.Alongside her legal career, Siobhan hosts the podcast Power Without Permission, where she shares honest conversations about resilience, personal growth, business, and navigating life's hardest seasons. Through her advocacy, she hopes more women will recognise the warning signs of coercive control, trust their instincts, and know that they are never alone.You can find Siobhan on Instagram at @siobhanfredaodonnell, listen to her podcast Power Without Permission on Spotify.Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going:MONASH IVF Call 1800 628 533CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) –Call 07 5519 1602@drkeeongIN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK:@Inherownwords_officialhttps://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2JKOSIkosi.au@kosi_auUse discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)MR CONSISTENThttps://www.mrconsistent.com.au/@mrconsistent_BESPOKE LONGEVITY –bespokelongevity.com.au@bespokelongevity_👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatmentWhere to find us:Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbrave_podcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbraveDo you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]
In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chloe and Kellie sit down with lawyer turned charity founder Carly Fradgley, the CEO of Baby Give Back, an organisation that has now supported more than 60,000 children across Queensland with essential baby goods and practical support for families facing crisis.Carly shares how a garage full of outgrown baby clothes grew into one of Queensland's leading charities, supporting families impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, financial hardship, refugee resettlement and unexpected life challenges. She also opens up about becoming a mother, navigating postnatal depression and anxiety, receiving an ADHD and autism diagnosis later in life, and how understanding her neurodivergence helped make sense of a lifetime of feeling different.It's a conversation about purpose, community, leadership, motherhood and the extraordinary ripple effect of ordinary people choosing to care.Guest Bio: Carly Fradgley is the founder and CEO of Baby Give Back, a Queensland charity supporting families experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, financial hardship, refugee resettlement and other crises with essential baby goods and practical support.A former commercial lawyer, mother of two, and late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD woman, Carly is passionate about strengthening communities, supporting families through crisis, and helping ensure every child has the opportunity for an equal start in life.You can find Carly on Instagram at @carly_babygiveback, follow Baby Give Back on Instagram at @babygiveback and on Facebook at Baby Give Back, learn more about their work at www.babygiveback.org, or support their mission through their Giving Day campaign and community fundraising initiatives.Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going:MONASH IVF Call 1800 628 533CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) –Call 07 5519 1602@drkeeongIN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK:@Inherownwords_officialhttps://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2JKOSIkosi.au@kosi_auUse discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)MR CONSISTENThttps://www.mrconsistent.com.au/@mrconsistent_BESPOKE LONGEVITY –bespokelongevity.com.au@bespokelongevity_👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatmentWhere to find us:Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbrave_podcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbraveDo you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]
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