Episode #19 Mindful Life Podcast. Ten Years On With Melanie Harris-Brady

In Episode #19 of the Mindful Life Podcast I talk with Author and Kinglake local Melanie Harris-Brady about her book “Ten Years On” which explores her experiences of Black Saturday and beyond. Melanie tells a powerful story of strength and resilience and most notably of gratitude.. “Ten Years On” is such a powerful account of adapting and of rolling with life and mother nature’s punches. A few short days ahead of the 10yr Black Saturday Anniversary, I was lucky enough to sit down and have a bit of a chat with Mel about her book, we laughed and we cried and we shared and compared stories and I learnt that love can indeed grow from loss and trauma and new opportunities and beginnings can emerge **Episode Content Note- Please be advised that the subject and content of todays episode may be distressing for some listeners. There will be discussions, along, with personal accounts of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. Please exercise listener discretion, this episode is unsuitable for children. And If you feel that you may be upset or triggered by listening, you may want to consider whether this episode is for you. Australian MH telephone numbers are also listed below, if you do require some support or assistance  (Aust only);   Telephone Counselling support    *Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636  *Lifeline 131114  To contact Melanie direct, check out her page Melanie Harris-Brady on Facebook. Melanie's book Ten Years On is available for purchase at the following locations; Kinglake Heritage Centre, Garden Path Gallery, Kinglake Post office and Eltham Bookshops and online via Vivid Publishing  www.vividpublishing.com.au/tenyearson/ You can find The Mindful Life Podcast on Facebook and Instagram under the handle Mindful Life Podcast. To collaborate or make contact, please email [email protected]