Project InBetween - The Podcast

I’ve gotta be honest, the whole egg freezing thing is a new concept to me, my baby-making days are LOOOONG over. I do think it’s a wonderful way to future-proof yourself. With egg freezing for women in their mid 20’s to early 30’s being a hot topic at the moment, I had Caitlin come onto the podcast to share her journey around egg freezing, why she did it, how she did it and the pure relief she felt once she realised she had options! Thank god for the wonders of modern medicine and the power of choice!Sometimes we have to take our own lives into our hands instead of waiting, future-proofing for possibility. It’s a brave thing to do, to take back the power of your own life and to live authentically to you. Self-authenticity isn’t selfish, it’s knowing what you want how to get it, and trusting in the process. Learn more about yourself and your resilience along the way! Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Damon is a professional basketball wheelchair athlete. He has been playing since the age of 9 and is a young 29yr old man who lives with spina bifida.Damon is no stranger to the health system having endured over 90 different surgeries and overcome ALOT. We spoke openly about how being an athlete designed perfectionistic tendencies and often lent him to putting on a mask and pretending he was ok when he wasn’t. Suffering bouts of stress and burnout and depression and anxiety. We also discussed the insane “suck it up” culture and how detrimental it can be to emotional and mental well-being for kids and adults alike.Damon has learnt a lot from his own challenges both mentally and physically. He has been deep in the InBetween and is now determined to tell his story. He has learnt healthy boundaries for himself and his own mind and body health. Seeing Damon taking control of his life in a healthy way, leaning into knowing when he is headed for burnout. Then easily being able to express when he needs down time, while still being an athlete and doing something he loves. An amazing story of self recognition and pushing away the stigma. We all have brains mental health is NOT a dirty word. Be kind to your mind be kind to your body 🧠Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Zach and Jeremy of podcast show "The Fitmess Guys" come onto the podcast to share their own unique journeys and changes in identities and the healing from the stress that comes within those changes. We also discuss the perils of parenting in the new age, not unlike being bought up in the dark ages of the 70's,80's and 90's where, Boys don't cry, Don't be a wuss, Get up and stop crying and all of the hideous messages boys received in an era where "mental health doesn't exist". Kind of a ridiculous notion when you look at it from a biological perspective.... Mental = Mind and the mind = brain..... We ALL have brains, so together we demystified brain and emotional health from a masculine and feminine perspective,  destigmatizing brain health and real human emotion one podcast at a time!Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

https://www.walkforawareness.org.au/ - October 11th, 2021https://www.mentalawarenessfoundation.org/Brisbane man Wesley Vasile, New Years Day 2011 was when he lost Christian, one of his closest friends, to suicide.Wesley was away in Mexico when he heard the news. Returning home to Brisbane for the funeral in January, he vividly remembers seeing another good friend, David, with whom he exchanged hugs, tears and memories of a good friend.Three months later David, too, took his own life. Wesley’s mind was a confused haze of questions. What had happened here? Why? And what could he do about it?The impact was felt by those close to Wesley. Closer than he thought. This series of events brought together a group of passionate individuals, all of who have had their fair share of experience with suicide. The topic of suicide was debated and analysed. The conclusion of the group was that suicide was taboo. Why hadn’t any of their other friends discussed it, even after these two tragic deaths?Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Jess Edwards from the Mindful House (see Instagram) experienced birthing trauma and multiple miscarriage. Jess turned to Reiki not only for extra healing, but also to learn for herself. Jessica is now a Reiki Master and spiritual coach mentor. She shares all of her differing self care practices along with living life and her journey to have a second baby in the hopes of giving her daughter Marlie and Husband Trent another baby Edwards xxSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Rick Werry, a quadraplegic athlete. Father of twins and husband to his beautiful wife, experienced a farming accident leaving him with a spinal injury. After Ricks trauma started Ricks healing process through the InBetween. All it took was his own tenacity, and one nurse with a red pen and a calendar... This is Rick's story of healing.Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Dwan went from being a 31 year old single mother, fired from Denny's, landing herself in the masculine world of real estate investing, Dwan has decided to make her mess her message. Dwan likens her message as "From Denny's to Diamonds". She is a self confessed real estate guru, Queen of short sales, Entrepreneur, Christian and best selling author.Her now decades long uber successful real estate career has seen her speak at real estate conferences and now teaching other women how to be successful in flipping houses and making their lives a far greater experience. Dwan is all about empowering women who have been in the depths of despair with no money, no real skills and nothing to their name. What a woman!!Dwan has a podcast called "The Dwanderful real estate podcast" and can be found on all your socials.Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Tasha is an author, speaker and mental health advocate assisting young American college students find themselves while they are at University.Tasha also lost her father to a horrific workplace incident. Not only did she lose her father, her mother also lost her high school sweetheart of 21 years. Growing up in a small town, the death took its toll on Tasha in a multitude of ways. Media coverage and differing bus routes became the norm. Tasha and her family became social fodder for the grieving family in a very small town. Her only lucky escape was to go back to her college and grieve in peace there.Tasha's healing story is a phenomenal story of triumph over tragedy and healing in her own way without the prying eyes of well meaning towns folk.Tasha can be found:Instagram: @lifewithtashshawSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Leah McIntosh is a Paediatric Nurse, personal success coach and host of  podcast, "It might be you".Leah has experienced a numerous amount of InBetween phases in her life. Working not only as a Paediatric nurse, also working within the disability sector and within her personal life. Physical, mental, emotional traumas. Leading to an eventual diagnosis of C-PTSD (Complex post traumatic stress disorder).As a health professional, Leah sort all of the usual medical model forms of healing. She however, came to the realisation she could continue to live in her victim story or make it her mission to help others in a different way. Choosing a healthy faith over fear, surrender over control.This is a beautiful story of trimumph!Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Jordan Drew is a personal trainer, former professional NRL rugby league player (who debuted in the Brisbane Bronco's for a match) a feat that not a lot of people gain access to what an amazing accomplishment!Jordan is now passionate about helping children to become physically fit and actively encourages open conversation, dialogue and mentoring to children who may be in vulnerable situations. Why? because both of Jordan's parents suffered with mental illness that lead to addictions, resulting in Jordan losing both his father at age 8 and his mother in October of 2020, while playing football in France. A tradegy no one should have to go through. Jordan has instead taken his InBetween journey and turned it into a positive. Wanting to help children learn to use their voices in safe and positive environments when often adults can suppress their needs and wants. He also creates cartoons and has a podcast specifically based on what kids want to hear. As children, all they want to have is someone who hears them and allows them to voice their needs, wants and concerns.What an amazing mentor and advocate for kids!Jordan can be found:Instagram: @jordandrewptFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordandrewPT/Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Rick Ornelas is an author of the book "12 hours of Heaven", speaker, professional coach and creator of I Spark Change.Rick is a doting father, husband and business man. Having forged the majority of his career in the healthcare sector Rick "had it all" on paper. Until one night a car accident that involved the whole of his family changed everything for him. Rick ventured into what he described as a 20 year InBetween phase of healing. A really fascinating story of change from one end of the life spectrum to another and all the meaty bits InBetween.Rick can be found:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rick.ornelasInstagram: @i_spark_changeWebsite: www.isparkchange.comSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Denise is a Life and Style expert, Fashion marketer and founder of Unboxed Life and Style.Denise's story of healing is one of many, making the often difficult decision to leave her marriage. What came was immense growth and a renewed sense of life and love, heading into the wonderful world of navigating a blended non-nuclear family.This is a fascinating story of how she made the very difficult steps and the plan she had to put in place.We all become a statistic to something in life, some more than others, it is how you bounce back, navigate and roll with the punches that sets you apart.Denise can be found:Instagram: @denisse_espalterInstagram: @unboxed_lifeandstyleWebsite: www.unboxedlifeandstyle.comSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Jeffrey was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit.Spending 16 years in a New York State jail, eventually after many apeals was exonerated through DNA evidence. This story is FASINATING and a little scary that this stuff still happens.It proves we are all humans, and sometimes, we get it wrong. However it is what we do with those wrongs that make us into a better person.Jeffrey now has a foundation called "The Deskovic foundation" for wrongful conviction where he hopes to make it an international foundation. The systems aren't perfect, and as humans we are not perfect, it takes people like Jeffrey to make these necessary changes to the system and to learn from these lessons.A great story of healing.Jeffrey Can be found at:Instagram: @jeffreydeskovicFacebook: Jeffrey DeskovicWebsite: https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Philip Mangan is a professional actor, vegan model, environmental activist and holistic health coach.Philip once owned a Party bus business taking college students around and living the party lifestyle. It was all fun and games until he got sick of it and decided to make a massive change in his life. He sold his business, packed all of his stuff up and moved to New York, became a model, actor and Vegan certified personal trainer. Making such a dramatic life change had everyone questioning him, but Philip knew he had to start following his gut and trusting in the unknown, he in fact started to really hone into trusting his own intuition and his own intuitive nudges. Being brave enough to face himself head on and leaning into trusting self, has since led him down a path of peace, happiness and an immense fulfilment in life.Philip can be found:Instagram: @philipanthonymanganFacebook: Philip Anthony ManganSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Bobby Hedglin Taylor is a multi hyphenated artist, Professional actor, author, marriage celebrant, acrobat. Bobby has done it all and lived to tell the tale.Bobby lost his beloved mother to Dementia during the COVID pandemic. He too survived COVID-19 and watched 20 of his friends and family die from it. Bobby discusses the hardships of having to put his mother into a nursing home, after initially being her carer for a period of time until he could no longer provide the care she needed.  Then the hell of dealing with her death during a pandemic. Bobby found a way to cope with the complete devestation COVID  and death had on himself and his loved ones. His InBetween story is one of resilience through pain and devestation. finding the joy in the little things and healing from tradegy.Bobby wrote a book called "Shit my mamma says" and is also writing an italian cook book with all of his families recipes in it. A funny and insightful look into finding the light through the dark.Bobby can be found:Instagram: @bobbyhedglintaylorInstagram: @flyingbobbyFacebook: BobbyhedglintaylorSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

It was just one phone call. One intense second in time and the catalyst that changed Senior Sergeant Daryl Elliott Green’s life forever.At 3:50am on 1 May 2000, in a dark Brisbane cul-de-sac, Daryl Elliott Green was TWICE SHOT – once in the face and a second time in the shoulderFew Australians could have missed the horrific news of the Hanbury Street shooting in Queensland on the May Day long weekend of 2000.It all began when a Hanbury Street resident made a triple zero call, reporting threats from a neighbour who had a number of guns and “loads and loads of ammo”.On arrival at the scene, the then Constable Green and his colleagues, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Sergeant Chris Mulhall, were sitting in a police car performing background checks when they were ambushed by a gun wielding neighbour and shot numerous times at close range. Despite the inescapable barrage of bullets, the three officers miraculously survived.Daryl can be found here:https://www.twiceshot.com/Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Trent Dolman is a co owner of business Balance to you in Brisbane, QLD. He is a doting father and husband. Trent discusses his experience with depression, anxiety and self harm.Trent once owned 3 bakeries and held a real estate license, until one day he completely burnt out and started to harm himself, including making plans to end his life. Trent spent some time in a private mental health facility and was supported  adequately into recovery. Post his experience Trent is now a registered Accupuncturist and mental health advocate, especially in the mens mental health arena. He has coined the term "Check in Tuesday" where he encourages people to check in and reach out if someone is struggling with their own mental health. This is a wonderful way of normalising the fact everyone struggles and you MUST reach out and extend a hand to your friends family or even a stranger!Trent can be found at:Facebook: Trent DolmanFacebook business: Balance to youInstagram: @trentdolmanInstagram: @balancetoyouSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Elora Canne, memorist writer and childrens book author. (Elora is her pen name).Elora was a child care worker for nearly 20 years. Until one day, she could no longer keep going. Something clicked inside of her and she decided it was time to leave. Compassion fatigue had set in hardcore for Elora, which is not uncommon in caring industries. Elora's story is her own personal story of healing. It was a pleasure to share her story.Elora can be foundInstagram: Elora CanneBlog site: Creating Sparks that lastSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Tim Krass, is a speaker, author and podcast owner of "Timeout for mental health". After Tim left the corporate America world as a self confessed "Big shot" business negotiator within Los Angeles. He battled marijuana addiction and depression due to childhood trauma.Tim's addiction affected his business and personal relationships. He is now passionate about sharing messages on what masculinity is and is NOT.Tim now dedicates his life helping to demystify and creating awareness around masculinity. Tim has now been sober for over 8.5 years.Tim can be found here:Facebook: Tim KrassInstagram:  Time out for mental healthWebsite: www.timkrass.comSupport the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube

Michael M Cohen, a seasoned entrepreneur, improv artist and podcast host of Second Scene. Michael has suffered from a  lifelong continued battle with depression and anxiety, he also  endured recently the loss of his best friend and brother to his addictions, Michaels story is one of strength through adversity. He also lived a block away from the World Trade Center on 9/11. He has some great wisdom to share.Support the showProject InBetween WebsiteEmail: info@projectinbetween.com.auKristy Anne WebsiteProject InBetween InstagramProject InBetween YouTube