Challenges That Change Us

Challenges That Change Us

Discover the transformative power of resilience and personal growth in "Challenges That Change Us," a captivating podcast hosted by Ali Flynn. Join Ali as she engages in heartfelt conversations with individuals who have triumphed over adversity or possess invaluable expertise in navigating life's obstacles. Dive into their captivating journeys, delving into both the peaks and valleys of their experiences. Through these gripping narratives, guests impart profound insights and invaluable lessons learned along their transformative paths. Whether seeking motivation or a fresh perspective, "Challenges That Change Us" provides the ultimate source of inspiration for all who tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 17, 2025 52 mins

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Relationship breakdowns can have a huge impact on our lives, and while that might seem obvious, business relationships can have a much greater impact than expected.

So what happens when a business relationship, especially a partnership, turns sour?

Lora...

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I am fresh back from a life changing holiday and have some personal perspectives I want to share with you all.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into a space we don’t often talk about, that quiet, messy middle between who we were and who we’re becoming. You know, the moments after something ends bu...

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Depression is something that can linger in the background, unrecognised for a very long time, so it’s no wonder that many people live undiagnosed for years before finally seeking help. That was very much the case for Ann Marie Grace, who, after years of buildin...

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Anxiety and depression can hit many of us, but for some, the symptoms can be masked by the high level stress of their work which results in them taking years to finally seek help. That was very much the case for Nick Gorman who suffered an period that severely damaged his mental health, but took ...

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Every time we talk about domestic violence and sexual abuse on this podcast the story is different, and this episode is no different.

Alyson Richelle is a former Senior Sergeant with the NSW Police turned lived-experience advocate, speaker, and founder of What They Don’t Tell You, a movement ampli...

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When trauma hits us, it can reverberate throughout our lives, echoing and causing more damage as time continues.

That’s the experience Andrew Draney had after surviving a tragic and fatal car accident as a child. The after effects of his accident caused resulted in further challenges later in life...

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By now we know that society’s fixation with ‘body image’ can have a negative impact on our mental health, but just how crippling can it be?

Pete Winmill has over 20 years in the fitness industry, working as a personal trainer in London, Bali, and Australia, and spent 13 years managing 20+ staff ac...

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I have spoken frequently on this podcast about the power of therapy and why it can help with resilience and trauma, but I understand that a lot of people who have never done it are often blocked from trying because they just don’t know what to expect.

That is why this is a very different and speci...

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The environments we grow up in have an enormous impact on us, and while some destructive childhood environments are easily noticeable, the subtle control of a strict religious group can be just as damaging.

That was the case for Rachel Pietsch whose controlling upbringing reached a climax when she...

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Trigger warning: alcohol and drug addiction

We've spoken around addiction before, but each story shows how differently a path to addiction can start, and just how tragically it can effect the person’s life.

That was the case for Jourdi Bleu whose addictions saw her first enter rehab at 18 years old....

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This week we are exploring a challenge but in a slightly different way.

Anna Grosman is an entrepreneur whose diverse career journey has seen her work in roles from Medical Clinic Manager, to founder of two male escort agencies for women.

Her Confidant came from years of listening to women share thei...

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The relationship between disability and personal identity is incredibly complex and navigating that can take a lot of work and self-analysis.

For Skye Shannon, growing up with Spina Bifida had an obvious impact on her life, but it wasn’t until she underwent an amputation in her adult years that sh...

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We’ve heard countless times on this podcast how the western medical system can often get in the way of, or even prevent people from being diagnosed or healed.

But in today’s episode we are joined by someone who proved her doctors wrong after they told her there was no hope in regards to her conditio...

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Welcome to our third and last bonus episode on burn out.

So far we have discussed how to identify burn out and how you can prevent it, but what if you’re already in it?

Well I’ve brought our in house psychologist Vanessa De Sauty back to help work out how we can find our way back to reality if we a...

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Trigger warning: suicide, mental health

For Tara J Lal, trauma and loss is sadly nothing new, but in a sea of trauma, for some people it can still be one event that stands out as a truly identifying point and that is very much the case for Tara.

Amongst losing her mother to Cancer at 13 and dealin...

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Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a business and having it succeed, only to lose it all because of a relationship breakdown with the business partner you worked with.

That’s what happened to Annette Densham and it left her feeling lost, hurt and struggling.

Annette Densham was fifteen when s...

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Welcome to the second episode of a new bonus series we’re releasing all about burn out.

The incredible Vanessa De Sauty returns to help me break down and explain the next steps when it comes to this experience.

Last week we covered what burn out is and how to identify if you are experiencing it, bu...

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Trigger warning: sexual assault

Every now and then I encounter someone who has lived a life that is so much bigger and jam packed than you could expect. That means it comes with more than a few highs and more than a few challenges. That is very much the case for Andreea Kindryd whose early childhood ...

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We often ask guests if they would have made the changes in their life if they hadn’t faced their ‘challenge’ and many say no, but none can definitively know for sure quite like Melanie Lechte. Mel is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in high-level marketing across diverse industries, including sports, entertainment. It was after le...

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Welcome to the first episode of a new bonus series we’re releasing for all of you!

I’ve been hearing you all on the various topics you want to hear more about and so this is our first in what may be r...

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