Real Stories

In this episode of Griefline's Life After Loss podcast, bushfire survivors Katherine Boland and Jenifer James speak candidly about their lived experience of climate grief following the 2019/2020 summer bushfires.

In this episode of Griefline's Life After Loss podcast, Lilly and Lee share how they hold on to hope while coping with the loss, grief, and trauma that comes with surviving multiple natural disasters.

In this episode of Griefline's Life After Loss podcast, Linda speaks candidly about navigating the grief and trauma she and her family endured as survivors of multiple floods.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Nicole opens up about her long battle with workplace bullying and victimisation and shares how her own suicidal ideation inspired her to become a Lifeline crisis supporter.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Davina, a journalist and mother of two, shares her story of battling anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), postnatal depression, and suicidal thoughts.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Maddie shares how academic pressures and fear of disappointing her parents led to anxiety and depression before learning to embrace imperfection.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Monwell shares his struggles with substance misuse, gambling, and suicidal thoughts and how his journey to recovery led to self-discovery.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Amanda shares how, at 27, she was trapped in the pursuit of career success, leading to burnout, depression, and feelings of isolation due to stigma.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Imbi and Danny remind us that suicide does not discriminate by sharing how they reached the depths of darkness before discovering the power of hope.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, mental health advocates Emily and Ian share their experiences of facing diverse challenges and struggles with suicidal thoughts.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Andrew shares how he held on to hope while dealing with complex trauma, substance misuse, homelessness, and imprisonment.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Said shares his story about growing up with a mum battling schizophrenia and overcoming his struggles with substance misuse and suicidality.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Ian shares his story of holding on to hope after experiencing serious domestic violence and sexual abuse by a family friend at a young age.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Anwyn shares what it's like to struggle with depression and anxiety due to growing up in a dysfunctional environment and how she's been able to hold on to hope.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Tom shares his inspirational story about walking away from his successful footballer career and managing his mental health on a daily basis.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Matt shares his story of holding on to hope through depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt that left him wheelchair-bound.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Lizzie shares how she was able to hold on to hope after years of struggling with addiction due to being sexually abused as a child.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Kate describes how pokies were wrecking her life before overcoming her addiction and helping many others live their best lives.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Jaz shares how his decision to transition helped him let go of years of body image issues, suicidal thoughts, and fears of not being accepted.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Chris shares how he was able to hold on to hope after surviving three major bushfires, including Victoria’s Black Saturday, and the PTSD it caused.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Mal shares his story about the pressure, horrendous hours, chaos, and physical pain of working in some of the best restaurants in the world.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Tanya shares what it’s like to struggle with anorexia and why empathy, kindness, and compassion have been so important to her survival.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Joe shares his story of struggling with self-doubt and how he is connecting with his culture to reduce the suicide statistics amongst his people.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Doctor Kieran shares what it's like to struggle with depression, ask for help, and find hope to hold on while working as a doctor at a psychiatric hospital.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Gracie shares her story of holding on to hope after dealing with the early stages of bipolar disorder while living in an outback mining town.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Oliver shares his story of holding on to hope through his slide into darkness at the age of 14 and the importance of staying connected with his friends.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Wes shares his story of holding on to hope after his dreams of continuing the family tradition of farming and bringing up a family were shattered.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Anthony shares his story of holding on to hope through depression and work-related stress before helping others on their mental health journey.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Lachie shares how he was able to turn the mental health challenges he faced as a FIFO remote worker into purpose.