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On June 27th, 1990, Eric Christiansen’s life was changed in an instant when he lost everything he owned in the Santa Barbara Painted Cave fire. Flames engulfed his house, taking all his possessions, and starting him on a new path entirely. From this disaster, he understands trauma, the resilience of the human spirit, and how important HOPE is to heal.

At first Eric turned to drugs and alcohol, but soon realised that despite loosing...

It was early on in life that Bryan Falchuk’s world spiralled out of control. Food became the one thing that relieved his anxiety, soothed his pain and gave him a sense of control. Except there was no control, and very quickly he became unhappy as well as obese.

He remained obese and living the standard American life for many many years, and then his wife got sick. Really sick. And he could see how his lifestyle wasn’t helping. It w...

Abby Hanneman tried to commit suicide 4 times. Each time it didn’t go to plan. And after the fourth attempt, she made a deal with her life. A deal that was to last 6 months, and yet here she is sharing her journey many many years later! Today, Abby is a Transformational Coach, and is helping others who are going through tough times, and helping them to navigate suicidal thoughts.

For more about Abby, visit:www.abbyhanneman.com

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In 2010, Ben Clench and his girlfriend, Jazz were hit by a car whilst on holiday in the Dominican Republic. Jazz was killed instantly and Ben was left to start a completely different life. One which would include a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and one which would lead to Ben remembering nothing about his former life.

After months of recovery, Ben is now tackling life head on, and leaving an impress...

For many years Dan Zerin fought to contain the ticks and triggers of having Tourette syndrome. After countless episodes of depression, suicidal thoughts, and feeling like a ‘freak’ Dan was finally diagnosed in his 20’s. From there, he began to embrace his situation and started on a journey of extreme self worth. He is now on a mission to raise awareness around and Tourette syndrome, using comedy and laughter. Dan’s journey is a tru...

Andres Valdes has been punched in the mouth by life more than once. He grew up living on a factory floor, lost both his parents, and soon turned to a life of crime. It was at his lowest point, after toying with the law, that Andres realised he could turn his experiences into opportunities. Despite blow after blow, today Andres has used these experiences to become a successful global leader (and Diplomat) i...

When Jayden Irving went surfing in 2013, a string on freakish events unfolded, ending up with him being locked in an African jail for 25 days unsure if he would ever survive or escape the situation. As he shared a hot dirty prison cell with rebel leaders, murderers and rapists, Jayden effectively strategised his way out of jail, and back to Australia. Today, Jayden has learned how to turn that experience i...

Sean Douglas has survived abuse, loss​ and ​suicide, and knows what it's like to hit 'rock bottom'. ​In 2008 he ​​put a gun in his mouth, and was prepared to end it all. However today, he believes he's here for a purpose, and ​has unlocked his true potential. ​Sean ​teaches ​others how to build resilience, recognise suicide signs, and also hosts the popular online radio show, Life Transformation Radio​.

Join us today to hear Sean's...

Anxiety is no stranger to Chris Moss. At the age of 10, Chris convinced himself that his innocent actions had killed his baby brother; an event which opened to the door to guilt and anxiety. Years later, he was held up in a traumatic shop robbery; an event he wondered if he would ever get over. Through his daily practices and stepping out of his comfort zone, Chris has learnt how to find the positive side of anxiety, and how to bui...

At just 12 years old, Amber Doll's Mother passed away, and Amber was left to help her Father who was unable to read or write, and worked long hours to keep the family afloat. She instantly took on many of the everyday tasks including helping to raise her younger brother.

Amber felt forced into a role she wasn't ready for, which then led on to abusive relationships, a teenage pregnancy, her daughter being taken away from her, depre...

Sharon Muscet has had 4 brushes with death, and spent close to 2 and a half years of her life in hospitals.  Each experience has resulted in major challenges in her life, and alongside feelings of heartbreak, rejection and loneliness, her experiences have taught her resilience, strength and independence.  Today, Sharon believes that anyone can have anything in their lives, and that there is a lighter side to death.  Join us as we d...