What happens when the life you’ve built is turned upside down overnight?
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, journalist, writer, and podcaster Laura Jackel shares with host, Mel Histon, the shocking moment a landslip in New Lambton left her family home unsafe and forced them to suddenly move out — finding themselves, quite literally, without a place to live.
Laura opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of losing her home, how her family is coping with the upheaval, and what she’s learning about resilience, community, and the true meaning of “home.” We also dive into her career as a journalist, the celebrities she’s interviewed, and some of the funny and unexpected moments that have shaped her storytelling journey.
This is a raw and inspiring conversation about loss, strength, and finding light in the darkest of times. What you’ll hear in this episode:
-The night everything changed for Laura and her family
-The emotional toll of suddenly being displaced
-How her children and community have responded
-The challenges of navigating support systems after disaster
-Laura’s career highlights as a journalist and podcaster
-What resilience, hope, and home really mean when everything else is stripped away.
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✨ Connect with Laura
Instagram: @laura.jackel
Website: laurajackel.com.au
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✨ Connect with Mel
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Website: heysoulsista.com
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