Morpheus Publishing Author's Spotlight

What happens when life changes in a single moment… and nothing is ever the same again?In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Jacqueline, author of Endurance: A Mother’s Insight into Workplace Tragedy, a story born from love, loss, and unimaginable strength.Jackie shares:💔 The day her life changed forever after losing her husband in a workplace tragedy👩‍👧‍👦 What it really means to navigate grief while raising young children🧠 The raw reality of shock, trauma, and rebuilding from nothing📖 How writing her book became both confronting… and unexpectedly healing⚠️ The powerful message about safety, awareness, and speaking up before it’s too lateThis isn’t just a conversation about writing a book.It’s a story about survival, courage, and turning pain into purpose.Some stories are hard to hear…But this is one that needs to be told.If you’ve ever experienced loss, faced adversity, or wondered if your story matters, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.Watch or listen now and discover the story behind Endurance.And don’t miss the opportunity to connect in person.📚 Book Launch Event – Endurance Thursday, 7 May 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn, AlburyReserve your seat and be part of an unforgettable evening: https://www.trybooking.com/DKVEWConnect with Jacqueline Quinlivan on the following channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacci.quinlivanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jacci-quinlivan-97484a267/Website: https://jacquelinequinlivan.com.au/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation#Email: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What does it really take to rebuild life after trauma, chronic illness, and relentless adversity?In this deeply honest Author Spotlight conversation from Morpheus Publishing, host and author Justine Martin turns the microphone around and is interviewed by writing coach and wellness advocate Andrew Jobling about her powerful new book, MOXIE: How I Learned to Harder the F Up.This is not just a book interview.This is a conversation about survival, identity, self-worth, healing, and finding purpose when life keeps challenging you.In this episode, you’ll hear about:• The story behind the 170,000-word, 525-page memoir• Childhood trauma, bullying, and the journey of self-worth• Living with multiple chronic health diagnoses including MS, cancer, and heart conditions• How purpose became the driving force behind everything she does• Why resilience is not built in happiness, but in struggle• The power of asking for help and building the right support network• How helping others became the foundation of her life and business philosophyIf you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your own story, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to walk life’s challenges alone.Because resilience isn’t about being fearless, it’s about choosing to keep going.Get your copy of MOXIE: How I Learned to Harder the F Up.📖 Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/04gMSYDj📖 Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/0fZeOIReListen, watch, and share this powerful author story.Connect with Andrew Jobling on the following channels:Website: https://andrewjobling.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.jobling.98Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjobling64/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewjobling1964LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-jobling-85741919/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What would you do if your diagnosis changed everything… but you still had a story to tell?In this powerful Author Spotlight episode from Morpheus Publishing, Justine Martin sits down with returning guest Lachlan Terry, author of Memories Belong To Me.Lachlan lives with PLS (a slow-progressing form related to MND) — yet that hasn’t stopped him from doing something most authors are too afraid to try…👉 Door knocking businesses.👉 Sitting outside newsagents with books in hand.👉 Approaching cafés, western wear stores, bookstores and libraries.👉 Tracking every sale on a spreadsheet.👉 Turning rejection into resilience.And yes… he’s selling serious numbers.In this candid and inspiring conversation, you’ll discover:• The exact first step Lachlan took after launch• How he starts conversations without feeling awkward• How he handles rejection (his answer might surprise you)• Why most authors fail to sell… and what he does differently• The mindset shift that changed everything• How his book income is creating real financial freedomThis isn’t theory.It’s real, grassroots, roll-up-your-sleeves author marketing.If you’re an author… aspiring writer… or someone who thinks your circumstances are holding you back — this episode will challenge you.Because as Lachlan says:“The worst thing they can say is no.”🎧 Watch now.🎙️ Listen in.📚 Get inspired to promote your own trumpet.And if you know a stockist who’d be perfect for Lachlan’s memoir — reach out.✨ Keep on keeping on.Get your copy of Memories Belonga Me 📖 Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/05IN3Y2x📖 Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/02zxyzgZConnect with Lachlan on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/lachlan-terryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lachlan.terry.5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_leasing_and_sales/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

How do you not just survive, but thrive, when life stacks everything against you? Fifteen years ago, Justine Martin was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, faced three heart surgeries, and battled three primary cancers simultaneously. Told she would never work again, she now runs five successful businesses as CEO of the Justine Martin Corporation, is a multi-award-winning leader, and the first disabled recipient of the Geelong Business Leader of the Year Award.In this conversation with Nic Healy on Statewide ABC Radio, Justine shares her journey of resilience, self-discovery, and purpose. From finding solace and success through art to building a thriving career and writing her candid memoir MO XIE: How I Learned to Harden the F Up, she reflects on identity, perseverance, and the mindset that allowed her to bounce forward, not just back, from life’s toughest challenges.Tune in for inspiration, honesty, and actionable insights on thriving in the face of adversity.Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What if the hardest chapters of your life became the reason someone else didn’t feel so alone?In this deeply moving episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Saara Jamieson, author of COOL BEANS, to unpack a story that challenges everything we think we know about fertility, miscarriage, and men’s health.Sarah opens up about:• Experiencing miscarriage and infertility, and the grief women are expected to carry in silence• The overlooked role of men’s health and sperm DNA in fertility and miscarriage• Writing a raw, honest book under intense timelines, without a ghostwriter• How her personal pain led to a global movement improving men’s health and family outcomes• The unexpected journey from heartbreak… to creating a world-first medical underwear product now prescribed by clinicians worldwideThis conversation goes far beyond writing a book.It’s about breaking taboos, reclaiming hope, and turning lived experience into real-world change.Whether you are:• An aspiring author• Navigating fertility or loss• Interested in men’s health and longevity• Or wondering if your story is “worth telling”This episode will stay with you.Watch now to hear the story that needed to be told, and the book that’s changing lives.Get your copy of COOL BEANS Book: One woman's mission to reclaim fertility through men's health: https://coolbeansunderwear.com/products/cool-beans-book-one-womans-mission-to-reclaim-fertility-through-mens-health📖 Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/1BrxyYv📖 Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/5exc5aQConnect with Saara Jamieson on the following channels:Website: https://coolbeansunderwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saara.jamieson or https://www.facebook.com/coolbeansunderwearInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saarajamieson/ or https://www.instagram.com/coolbeansunderwear/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saara-jamieson/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What happens when a grandmother, aromatherapist, and wellness mentor turns her love of family and nature into a heartwarming children’s book? Join Justine Martin, founder of Morpheus Publishing, in this inspiring Author Spotlight interview with Kerry Castree, author of Will and the Magical Sunflower, a story born from her bond with her grandchildren, her passion for wellness, and her dream to help children reconnect with nature.Discover:✨ How Will and the Magical Sunflower teaches courage, connection, and kindness.🌱 Why Kerry brings her story to life through interactive workshops blending literacy and science.👩‍🦳 The powerful reason she didn’t want to “take her knowledge to the grave.”📚 What it really feels like to become a published author (and an Amazon Bestseller!)💡 Plus: Kerry’s secrets to writing your own story, even if you’ve never written before.You’ll laugh, you’ll be inspired, and you might just start believing that your story deserves to be told, too.Watch till the end for a heartfelt moment that shows why Morpheus Publishing’s motto is:“Where we make authors become legends.”Order Kerry’s book: https://power2choose.com.au/wellness-shop/ols/products/prelaunch-will-and-the-magical-sunflower-available-10th-novemberPaperback: https://amzn.asia/d/4ZiDXgWKindle: https://amzn.asia/d/3Tex5MHConnect with Kerry Castree on the following channels:Website: https://power2choose.com.au/ or https://linktr.ee/power2chooseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerry.castreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrycastreewellnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrycastreepower2choose/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrghBRdxd-2ETCK_aFC3ZYg Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What would you do if one morning you woke up, completely paralysed?That’s exactly what happened to Cate Green, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2018. One month after being named a business award finalist, she woke at 2:33 a.m., unable to move her body. But instead of giving up, Kate found strength in cycling, adventure, and storytelling.In this Author Spotlight Podcast episode, hosted by Justine Martin, CEO and founder of Morpheus Publishing, Cate shares her remarkable journey of resilience, courage, and reinvention — captured in her book Rewriting 233: MS Woke Me Up to the Life I Was Meant to Ride.Cate talks about:• How paralysis changed her life — and her mindset.• Riding from the north to the south of Vietnam just six months after her relapse.• Her 1,500km solo cycling journey through Victoria with “Sheba,” her bike.• Why she now rides around Australia to raise awareness for chronic illness in business.• How Rewriting 2:33 became a symbol of hope — turning fear into freedom.“If it paralyses you physically, it doesn’t have to paralyse your mind.”This isn’t just a story about MS — it’s about rediscovering purpose, finding strength through struggle, and rewriting what’s possible.Listen now for a dose of resilience, adventure, and pure human spirit.Get your copy of Rewriting 2:33: How MS Woke Me Up to the Life I was Meant To Ride by Cate Green:📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/c4tnV9E📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/b38G6ChConnect with Cate Green on the following channels:Website: https://linktr.ee/Kobe_and_CateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cate.green.5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/help_me_mind_my_own_business/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What if you could rewrite your story and completely redesign your life?In this inspiring episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Denise Mokadsi, author of The Belief Shift: Rewrite Your Story. Redesign Your Life.Denise opens up about midlife transitions, the power of beliefs, and how movement, resilience, and self-reflection shaped her transformation. She shares how personal struggles, identity shifts, and the “mirror moment” led her to write a book that blends memoir with practical strategies for women navigating change.Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, this episode is packed with empowering insights on breaking old narratives, finding balance between science and spirituality, and embracing healing beyond the physical.👉 Tune in to discover:- What sparked Denise’s decision to write The Belief Shift- How your thoughts and beliefs shape your reality- Why reflective practices can transform confusion into clarity- The surprising role of resilience and forgiveness in healing- How movement became Denise’s medicineIf you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a fresh chapter in life—this episode will show you that it’s never too late to shift your story.Get your copy of The Belief Shift: Rewrite Your Story. Redesign Your Life by Denise Mokadsi:📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/6TbjXe6📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/bkVzrQtConnect with Denise Mokadsi on the following channels:Website: https://www.denisemokadsi.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisemokadsi.feelgoodcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisemokadsi.feelgoodcoach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FoCexlEHqfMU3pGbo40AgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denisemokadsi/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Welcome to the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, hosted by Justine Martin – award-winning author, illustrator, writing coach, and publisher.In this heartfelt episode, Justine sits down with Patricia Lyons, author of Grieving for My Baby, a powerful poetry collection born out of her own heartbreaking loss. After 25 years, Patricia’s book has been reprinted, continuing to bring comfort, validation, and hope to grieving parents and families around the world.Patricia shares:•  The raw emotions that shaped her poetry in the early days of grief.•  How her words gave voice to parents who couldn’t express their pain.•  Why grief is a universal journey, and how writing can help heal.•  The legacy of her son Levi and the importance of keeping memories alive.•  Her upcoming children’s book Am I Not Enough? about sibling identity and love.Whether you are an aspiring writer, someone navigating grief, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.Listen now to discover how words can heal, connect, and create lasting legacies.Get your copy of Grieving for My Baby by Patricia Lyons:📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/aRrilHp📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/19Lgg3mConnect with Patricia Lyons on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/patricia-lyonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grieving_for_my_baby/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576996711310Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

From the Aussie bush to the bookshelf – meet Lachlan Terry, a proud Townsville local, emerging author, and cultural storyteller whose journey will inspire you to capture your own history before it’s lost forever.In this Author’s Spotlight Podcast episode, hosted by Justine Martin, CEO of Morpheus Publishing, we dive into Lachlan’s debut memoir, Memories Belong to Me, a heartfelt tribute to family, community, and a way of life that’s disappearing.Lachlan shares:📚 How his book preserves bush life and community stories for future generations💬 The origin of the unusual title “Memories Belong to Me”❤️ Personal reflections on his remarkable mother, who travelled Europe solo in the 1950s✍️ What it’s like writing with PLS (Primary Lateral Sclerosis) and how storytelling gave him purpose🌏 His plans for a “little world tour” book promotion around QueenslandWhether you’re a writer, history lover, or simply someone who treasures family stories, this conversation will remind you of the power of documenting our lives.Listen now and be inspired to tell your own story.Get your copy of Memories Belonga Me by Lachlan Terry:📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/fiNKBlo📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/iBNFjaDConnect with Lachlan Terry on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/lachlan-terryJoin the Morpheus Writing Group: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/writinggroupConnect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Author’s Spotlight Podcast hosted by Justine Martin, we meet Catherine Bradshaw — teacher, chaplain, storyteller, and author of Epiphany and the Shopping Trolley.Catherine shares the everyday moments that shaped her — from a hilarious battle for a Christmas parking spot to deeply personal reflections on motherhood, faith, and living with MS. With warmth and wit, she reveals how she finds the miraculous in the mundane and why hope, kindness, and authenticity matter more than ever.We also dive into her collaboration with illustrator Pauline, the inspiration behind her monologues, and what she’s working on next (hint: menopausal women, curveballs, and a sisterhood like no other!).🎙 What You’ll Hear In This Episode:• How a supermarket moment sparked a whole book• Turning real-life chaos into moving and funny monologues• The challenges and gifts of living with multiple sclerosis• Why storytelling is healing for both writer and reader• Sneak peek at Catherine’s next big writing projectConnect with Catherine Bradshaw on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/catherine-bradshawGet your copy of Epiphany and the Shopping Trolley: Monologues about the Mundane and the Miraculous by Catherine Bradshaw:📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/eeBWwQy📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/d6Fyc9FConnect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

"From Pencils to Pixels: The Track Troop’s Unexpected Hero"What do crime-fighting cartoon rangers, digital art challenges, and a heart full of resilience have in common? Meet Darcy Gaynor, a visual artist, author, and creative force whose imagination knows no bounds, and whose lived experience with autism and cystic fibrosis brings raw authenticity to every page he creates.In this episode, host Justine Martin, founder of Morpheus Publishing, sits down with Darcy to explore the unexpected journey from a writing workshop to publishing not one, but two illustrated children’s books: The Track Troop: Don’t Give Up the Chip and The Track Troop: Gold Retriever.🎨 Hear how Darcy transformed traditional graphite drawings into stunning digital illustrations (with a little help from Procreate).📚 Discover which quirky character might be a little more “Darcy” than he admits.💡 Learn why his stories are more than entertainment, they’re messages of inclusion, empowerment, and never underestimating others.🎥 Plus: What’s next? An anime adaptation, maybe? Darcy has dreams, and they’re big.Whether you're an aspiring author, disability advocate, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is guaranteed to inspire, delight, and leave you curious for more.Tune in now, and don’t forget to check the show notes for links to Darcy’s books, YouTube show Unique Equality, and more.Connect with Darcy Gaynor on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/darcy-gaynorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/darcy.gaynorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darcygaynor18/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darcygaynor961Get your copy of The Track Troop: Don't give up the chip 📖 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/2liNkdC📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/cHe6VVTGet your copy of The Track Troop: Gold Retriever📖 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/e7W7wYG📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/3qYpriIReady to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Welcome to the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing!In this heartfelt episode, host Justine Martin, founder and CEO of Morpheus Publishing, sits down with inspiring author Penelope Gemmell, who shares the powerful story behind her debut book, Observations from a Wheelchair.Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2001, Penelope's journey from intensive care nurse to published author is one of resilience, humour, and unexpected empowerment through disability. This episode dives deep into:🔹 Penelope's journey from walking aids to embracing wheelchair life🔹 Her candid reflections on disability, independence, and public perception🔹 How the Morpheus Inner Circle Writing Group helped her become a published author🔹 The emotional and practical realities of writing with a chronic illness🔹 Why Observations from a Wheelchair is a must-read for allies, carers, and anyone navigating life with a disabilityGet your copy of Observations from a Wheelchair by Penelope Gemmel:📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/6xJ6Ye7📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/6AHeh5zConnect with Penelope Gemmell on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/penelope-mcnallyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/penelope.mcnallyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/penel3320/   Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What happens when the very systems meant to protect victims become part of the harm?In this eye-opening episode, author and former psychologist Angharad Candlin joins host Justine Martin to reveal the shocking failures in domestic violence support — including a moment that will leave you speechless: a counselor asking a victim, “How do you provoke him?”This episode is more than a conversation — it's a call to action.To listen. To believe. To change the system.🟣 Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes of domestic abuse, victim-blaming, and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.Get to know Angharad Candlin: Angharad is a woman on a mission; to build an anti-fragile, compassionate world, one person at a time.   Angharad was born in the USA, grew up in the UK and chose to migrate to Australia as a young adult. She frequently says she is American by birth, Welsh by heritage and Australian by choice. She was the second of four children until her sister’s untimely death from Malignant Melanoma when Angharad was aged 20.Angharad was in the middle of her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and Business Studies when her sister died.  Finishing her Honours Degree and simultaneously a Graduate Certificate in Marketing in the midst of her loss and grief are amongst her greatest achievements.Angharad started her career as a Marketing Executive with Newsweek International before migrating to Australia to join her family on Christmas Eve 1990. Angharad had a sliding doors moment when she was turned down from her application to be a Marketing Executive for a major airline but accepted the role as a Direct Care Counsellor with a large Non-Government Agency in Sydney.  Her fate was sealed and she went on to gain her Masters Degree and her registration as a Psychologist. Angharad became a Board Authorised Supervisor and Adjunct Fellow with Macquarie University and after working at the pointy end of the Community Services Sector for over 30 years she medically retired in 2023.Angharad grew up in a family familiar with disability; her mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when Angharad was a young teenager and her sister has Irlen Syndrome (a visual processing disorder similar to Dyslexia).  Angharad went on to develop her own MS symptoms as well as Psoriatic Arthritis when she was in her late teens.  Due to poor medical practices; despite receiving a preliminary diagnosis of MS when she was in her early 20s, it would take another 35 years for her to be conclusively diagnosed with the same incurable and degenerative disease as her mother.  It took 18 years for the Psoriatic Arthritis to be diagnosed and along the way she received a diagnosis of Endometriosis and Infertility.Connect with Angharad Candlin on the following channels:Website: https://www.angharadcandlin.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angharadcandlinofficialLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angharad-candlin-056222171/Get your copy of The Anatomy of Domestic Violence: Emily's Story:  Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/4fCO9kqKindle: https://amzn.asia/d/5ZmImuOConnect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Troy was told he'd never work again, never ride again, and never lift more than two kilos. Then, his brother died. Still part of an Outlaw Motorcycle Club, Troy hit rock bottom but what came next will inspire you.In this heartfelt conversation, Justine Martin explores Troy’s resilience journey: how a psychologist, a pair of socks, and an unlikely support system helped him face his demons, find purpose, and rewrite his future.Get to know Troy Koerntjes:Troy is a passionate mental health advocate and community leader from Geelong. He's the powerhouse behind Mental Health Militia, a grassroots movement breaking down stigma and sparking real, raw conversations about mental health. Troy is also the driving force behind Complete Health Geelong, where he champions holistic wellbeing combining physical, emotional, and psychological support to help people thrive.Through lived experience, fierce advocacy, and a no-nonsense approach, he is helping others feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether he's speaking at schools, working one-on-one with clients, or creating safe spaces for blokes to open up, Troy leads with heart and authenticity. He's here to remind us that vulnerability is strength, and that community is key.Connect with Troy Koerntjes on the following channels:Website: https://completehealthgeelong.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Troy-Koerntjes-100090689070404/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykoerntjes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-koerntjesConnect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Get to know Tory Trewhitt:Tory Trewhitt is a highly respected Executive Health Coach, Exercise Physiologist, and Motivational Speaker, with a career spanning both Australia and the UK. Having worked at the Australian Institute of Sport and the Victorian Institute of Sport, Tory has trained a diverse range of individuals—from elite athletes to corporate professionals, from the abled to the disabled, from blue-collar workers to high-profile media personalities.With a lifelong passion for health and performance, Tory founded Corporate Health and Fitness in 2001. As his expertise grew, so did his reputation as an industry leader in executive wellness, personal development, and high-performance coaching. Through his business, Tory Trewhitt Executive Health Coaching, he now helps individuals and organisations achieve optimal physical and mental well-being.Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tory is a dedicated marathon and ultramarathon runner, having completed 16 marathons and 12 ultramarathons ranging from 50km to 100km. However, his most important role is that of a husband and father, which fuels his drive to continuously improve and inspire those around him.Get your copy of Blokes Inc. Play a Bigger Game here: https://amzn.asia/d/6ULrG6DConnect with Tory Trewhitt on the following channels:Website: https://torytrewhitt.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToryTrewhitt/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/torytrewhitt/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torytrewhitt/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Get to know Kit Kline:Kit Kline, a Canadian-born descendant of the Wampanoag people and a member of the Sou’West Nova Métis Council, has a deep-rooted connection to her Native American ancestry, shaping her philosophy on health and wellness. With over 20 years in social work and a specialty in mental health and addictions, Kit pioneered Nature Based Therapy, blending therapeutic practices with nature to support holistic healing.Kit holds a Master of Social Work from Deakin University and a Master of Indigenous Studies from the University of South Australia, along with multiple qualifications in welfare, mental health, and holistic healing. She is also an advocate for sustainable communities and environmental preservation.Kit, a mother of four, lives in Torquay, Victoria, where she enjoys the outdoors, family picnics, and cooking organic food. She has presented at numerous conferences, including the Child and Nature Network (CNN) Conference and the Australian Adventure and Bush Therapy Conference.Get your copy of Nature-Based Social Prescribing (NBSP) here: Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/4hvc71QKindle: https://amzn.asia/d/0HjWdZZConnect with Kit Kline on the following channels:Website: https://www.naturebasedtherapy.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kite.klineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturebasedtherapy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kit-kline-a67229b2/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Get to know Angharad Candlin: Angharad is a woman on a mission; to build an anti-fragile, compassionate world, one person at a time.   Angharad was born in the USA, grew up in the UK and chose to migrate to Australia as a young adult. She frequently says she is American by birth, Welsh by heritage and Australian by choice. She was the second of four children until her sister’s untimely death from Malignant Melanoma when Angharad was aged 20.Angharad was in the middle of her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and Business Studies when her sister died.  Finishing her Honours Degree and simultaneously a Graduate Certificate in Marketing in the midst of her loss and grief are amongst her greatest achievements.Angharad started her career as a Marketing Executive with Newsweek International before migrating to Australia to join her family on Christmas Eve 1990. Angharad had a sliding doors moment when she was turned down from her application to be a Marketing Executive for a major airline but accepted the role as a Direct Care Counsellor with a large Non-Government Agency in Sydney.  Her fate was sealed and she went on to gain her Masters Degree and her registration as a Psychologist. Angharad became a Board Authorised Supervisor and Adjunct Fellow with Macquarie University and after working at the pointy end of the Community Services Sector for over 30 years she medically retired in 2023.Angharad grew up in a family familiar with disability; her mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when Angharad was a young teenager and her sister has Irlen Syndrome (a visual processing disorder similar to Dyslexia).  Angharad went on to develop her own MS symptoms as well as Psoriatic Arthritis when she was in her late teens.  Due to poor medical practices; despite receiving a preliminary diagnosis of MS when she was in her early 20s, it would take another 35 years for her to be conclusively diagnosed with the same incurable and degenerative disease as her mother.  It took 18 years for the Psoriatic Arthritis to be diagnosed and along the way she received a diagnosis of Endometriosis and Infertility.Connect with Angharad Candlin on the following channels:Website: https://www.angharadcandlin.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angharadcandlinofficialLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angharad-candlin-056222171/Get your copy of Bugger Bugger Shit! here: Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/bSaimK2Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/iGjKSoSConnect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Get to know Kerrie Worsfield: Kerrie was born in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1975. She is a disability advocate and uses her lived experience of disability to help perform her role as a community member of her local council Access and Inclusion Committee. Kerrie writes short poems and is a chin cup painter, and she has recently published her first book with Morpheus Publishing, titled Little Book with Heart. She is passionate about arts and uses this as not only a therapy for herself but a way to give back to others.  Kerrie excelled in her education years and was on her way to fulfil a career in corporate banking until the progression of Multiple Sclerosis changed her pathway.  Through Kerrie’s perseverance, strength and courage she continues to share her life experience with others including this MS chapter. Connect with Kerrie Worsfield on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/kerrie-worsfieldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerrieWorsfieldAuthor/Get your copy of Little Book with Heart here: Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/0BxHBc5Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/eHShER6Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Get to know Amy Aquilini: Amy Aquilini is a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor that has made a comeback that not even her herself, can explain.She sets out with a positive attitude everyday to be the change she wishes to see in the world and teach others that yes, life is hard, but you can create the life you want to live.Amy has come to the realization that she is ten feet tall… not bulletproof! She will continue her life’s journey to be a positive ray of sunshine to the world. This resilient risk-taker is nothing short of an inspirational queen! Amy will continue to push boundaries to the limits and carries on showing people that nothing is impossible.This determined young woman has taken the hand she was dealt and made it work after sustaining life-threatening injuries. Amy fought back during her rehab and recovery journey and proved hard work and determination pays off. Amy has turned lemons into sweet lemonade and now spends her time and energy being the change she wishes to see in the world.Amy is an inspiration and a true example of the phrase “you can do anything you set your mind to.” The comeback Amy has made since sustaining a traumatic brain injury and other life-threatening injuries is nothing short of inspirational and incredible.She triumphantly took on her near fatal accident, recovering with the difficulties she faces every day, and yet she roars! People watch her positive attitude with admiration as this imperfect human (as we all are) goes from strength to strength and never lets anything hold her back.Get your copy of Our Mum is Different here: Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/igmsdv8Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/d7ZH0yg Connect with Amy Aquilini on the following channels:Website: https://www.amyaquilini.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyaqilinicoachspeakerauthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.aquoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_aquilini_coach_speaker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_aquilini_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aquoonline/Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/