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Let's talk about it
by Di McMath
Sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones we avoid—yet they’re often the ones we need to talk about the most.I’m your host, Di McMath—a seasoned nurse, former paramedic, resilience coach, and entrepreneur with more than three decades of standing alongside people in their most vulnerable moments. I’m no stranger to life’s battles either, and those experiences have shaped not only how I listen, but ultimately - how I connect.Now, I’m taking those skills from the frontline into the studio—sparking raw, thought-provoking conversations with everyday people about the topics many shy away from.In this 12-part series of Let’s Talk About It, we dive headfirst into the questions we often wonder about but rarely ask. From life and death to everything in between (and even beyond), you’ll hear unfiltered stories and perspectives that challenge assumptions, break stigma, and shine a light on our shared humanity.This isn’t about glorifying taboo topics—it’s about getting curious, being cou
Episodes
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Episode 8: Sue's story: Surviving Domestic Violence - Part 2 - Escaping the war at home
This is part 2 of my chat with Sue Powell. At 72 years old, Sue still can't sleep through the night because of what happened in her childhood. In this episode, she reveals why domestic violence doesn't end when the violence stops—and why the children who survive it often carry the scars for a...
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Episode 7: Sue's story: Surviving DV: the war at 'home' - the battlefield behind closed doors
Sue's Story of Surviving Domestic Violence: The War We Called Home — The Battlefield Behind Closed Doors (Part 1) What happens when home is the place you fear most? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Let's Talk About It, Sue Powell shares her story of growing up in a home ruled by...
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Episode 6: A tattoo artist: fighting to save his life
Today's story is with Tattooist Justin Wildig who has an extraordinary fight in him to defy the odds and not settle for a limiting diagnosis from doctors after a tragic accident left him in a coma and badly injured - & told he might never walk again. From self destruction to his new found love of...
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Episode 5 - A life of service: Stampy's story
From a soldier in the British Army, to being one of the first Paramedic's in the UK, to moving to Australia & serving many years in the Qld Ambulance Service, to running his own First Aid training business; Nigel Stamp has had a life of service. He's a loving husband, father, and grandfather…
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Episode 4 - Surviving the Christchurch Earthquake!
What happens when the ground beneath you collapses — and you’re forced to rebuild not just your surroundings, but yourself? In this powerful episode, Di's cousin Fi, shares her first hand account of working in Christchurch during the devastating 2011 earthquake that claimed 185 lives. With raw...
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Episode 3- You can't make this stuff up! The humour & heart of a Senior Paramedic.
Summary In this heartfelt and humorous conversation, Di McMath interviews Sue Neale, a seasoned paramedic with over 21 years of experience in the ambulance service. Sue shares her unique journey from vet nursing to becoming a paramedic, highlighting the challenges and joys of her career. The...
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Episode 2 - From a routine test to a decision of Euthanasia
Today I chat with my hairdresser 'Seona', who is the granddaughter of Nancy Crick - the first person in Australia to go through with 'assisted dying' at a time when it was not yet legalised in Australia. Seona tells the story of how Nancy's routine colonoscopy ended up in her making the decision…
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Episode 1 - From Paramedic to Psychic: A Journey Between Two Worlds
What would make someone walk away from a 17-year career as an Intensive Care Paramedic to become a full-time Psychic Medium and Energy Healer? In this episode of Let’s Talk About It, I sit down with my friend and former paramedic colleague, Lynne Heuermann, to explore her extraordinary journey —...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones we avoid—yet they’re often the ones we need to talk about the most.I’m your host, Di McMath—a seasoned nurse, former paramedic, resilience coach, and entrepreneur with more than three decades of standing alongside people in their most vulnerable moments. I’m no stranger to life’s battles either, and those experiences have shaped not only how I listen, but ultimately - how I connect.Now, I’m taking those skills from the frontline into the studio—sparking raw, thought-provoking conversations with everyday people about the topics many shy away from.In this 12-part series of Let’s Talk About It, we dive headfirst into the questions we often wonder about but rarely ask. From life and death to everything in between (and even beyond), you’ll hear unfiltered stories and perspectives that challenge assumptions, break stigma, and shine a light on our shared humanity.This isn’t about glorifying taboo topics—it’s about getting curious, being cou
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Sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones we avoid—yet they’re often the ones we need to talk about the most.I’m your host, Di McMath—a seasoned nurse, former paramedic, resilience coach, and entrepreneur with more than three decades of standing alongside people in their most vulnerable...
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