Change Your Opinion

In Part Two of our conversation with Mina, we continue her story of growing up in an off-grid, doomsday religious household and what happened as she began questioning the beliefs that shaped her childhood.But as Mina's story unfolds, the conversation takes a turn we genuinely didn't see coming.Is it easy to break away from your parents’ beliefs when you don’t agree with how you were raised?Mina speaks openly about breaking away, finding her own identity and navigating a life very different from the one she was raised to believe in.It takes real courage to share a story this personal, and we're incredibly grateful to Mina for trusting us with hers.

The first of a two-part episode, we sit down with Mina, who takes us inside what it was like growing up in an off-grid, doomsday religious household , where her parents’ beliefs shaped the world around her.But what happens when you grow up and begin to question those beliefs?Is it easy to break away from your parents’ beliefs when you don’t agree with how you were raised?This is a conversation about family, upbringing, belief, identity and finding your own way when the life you were raised to accept no longer feels like your own.

Today on Change Your Opinion, we're joined by Toni Tomlin, a clinical psychologist from Colour My World Therapy, to unpack one of the most talked-about and misunderstood topics in neurodiversity.We explore what Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is, how to recognise the signs, why it can often be misunderstood, and what parenting strategies can help children with a PDA profile thrive.Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious to learn more, this episode offers practical insights, expert advice, and a balanced discussion on a topic that continues to spark debate.Colour My World Therapy Services

This week on Change Your Opinion, we're joined by radio host Margaret Meadows, who shares what it was like growing up as a lesbian in the 1950s and '60s.Margaret opens up about the challenges she faced, the prejudice she experienced, and the courage it took to live authentically in a very different era. She reflects on how attitudes towards same-sex relationships have evolved over the years and whether society has truly become more accepting.It's an honest, thought-provoking conversation about love, identity, resilience, and how far we've come—as well as the work that still lies ahead.

This week, we catch up with Luke Richardson, General Manager for Performance Pathways & Participation at West Perth, to talk about the changing culture of Australian Rules football.From how we coach young players, to the expectations placed on kids, parents and coaches, is the traditional “toughen up” mentality making way for something more supportive, inclusive and focused on developing the whole person?A fascinating conversation about where footy culture has come from… and where it’s heading next.