Raised By An Invisible Village
Welcome to "Raised by an Invisible Village," where acceptance, growth, and success is achieved by leveraging the power and diversity of other people. Host Kathy Hoolahan takes you on a very personal transformative journey, recognizing that our lives are interconnected and influenced by who we consciously or unconsciously allow in. Join Kathy on her lived experiences, journey of persistence and resilience, overcoming incredible obstacles and significant trauma, that she attributes her success to the numerous characters that came in and out of her invisible village. Coming on this journey with her, will be a seat in a space of storytelling, as she revisits her past, but most importantly, to say thank you to the diverse characters in her invisible village. By sharing and hearing personal stories, you too will discover how to harness the power of your invisible village, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who support and encourage your personal and professional growth. Equally, you will also uncover the importance of your role in the invisible village, as a mentor, a guide or even a healer. Tune in to "Raised by an Invisible Village" on your favourite podcast platform and embark on a journey of acceptance, growth, and success. Together, let's harness the power of the invisible village to transform our lives and uplift those around us.
Episodes
In this concluding episode, Kathy interviews her husband, Joe Hoolahan, about their 11,000-kilometre, 6-month long journey across Australia to reconnect with the most pivotal figures from her past.
Kathy and Joe talk about the highs and lows of their individual experiences, as well as their shared recognition that, sometimes, issues simply cannot be “fixed.” In such a scenario, it’s often best to simply be emotionally present ...
In this poignant episode, Kathy takes us on a journey through the vast landscapes of Western Australia, reflecting on her life as she travels over 11,000 kilometres from the East Coast to the West Coast. The setting is Esperance, a rainy and cold day that offers a quiet backdrop for Kathy to share the next chapter of her life.
She delves into the surreal experience of travelling on the same road she took as an 11-year-old, sitting b...
Kathy begins this episode by telling us about a truly pivotal moment in her life when she took it upon herself to face her traumas — sexual assaults she experienced as a young teen. What makes this experience remarkable is the comforting and unwavering presence of the most important person in her invisible village — her husband, Joe.
Moreover, Kathy reflects on her life in Alice Springs, from moving out of Matthews Cottage and...
In the second part of Kathy's fireside loungeroom chat with Sheila and Wayne, we hear a more relaxed and heartwarming conversation that transports us to a realm where time seems to stand still and where the raw emotions of a close-knit invisible village come to life.
The beauty of this conversation lies in its authenticity. As Kathy, Shiela, and Wayne recall what has happened in Matthews Cottage, you will hear genuine laughter, and ...
It was around 1986 when Kathy first arrived at Matthews Cottage. Though her memory is somewhat hazy, she recalls being in a car and feeling uncertain about what would happen.
In this episode of Raised By An Invisible Village, Kathy introduces two critical characters not only in her story but also for so many other children who grew up in Matthews Cottage and are now adults.
The conversation takes place in a fireplace loungeroom, ...
Having been disassociated from her Jehovah's Witness family, Kathy spent six transformative months living with her aunt and uncle in Victoria. She describes the stark contrast between the two worlds she traversed, one filled with acceptance and warmth and the other with restriction and isolation. And now her "homecoming" begins as she returns to her birthplace, Alice Springs.
Kathy's narrative is a story of contrasts, of light and d...
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