One to the Power 3

Cameron Oates is a Neuroscientist and former tradesman dedicated to helping people overcome addiction and mental barriers through the intersection of science and spirituality.In this powerful episode of One to the Power 3, Dean welcomes Cameron Oates. Cameron’s journey is one of extreme contrasts: from a traditional Aussie upbringing and a career as a "tradie" to the depths of a bedridden depression and the tragic loss of his brother, Troy.Cameron shares how he used the very trials that nearly broke him to fuel a deep dive into the human brain. We discuss the "95% rule" of the subconscious mind, the physical impact of grief, and how he eventually found the ultimate "truth" not just in a lab, but in his faith.In this episode, we cover:How a ruptured disc and 12 months off work became the catalyst for a new career.Cameron’s raw account of losing his brother.Why 95% of your day is automated by your past—and how to reclaim that space.The Four to Restore: A practical, data-backed protocol to regulate your nervous system in under two minutes.The "Four to Restore" ProtocolCameron’s daily practice for autonomic nervous system coherence:Breathing: Inhale for 5 seconds, Exhale for 5 seconds.Gratitude: Focus on a specific person or moment you are thankful for while breathing.Identity: Recite "I Am" statements to reprogram the subconscious.Regulation: Notice the shift in your physical and emotional state.If you need support, you’re not alone. Help is available:Lifeline (Australia): 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention — 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/Beyond Blue (Australia): Support for anxiety, depression & mental health — 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/If you are outside Australia, please reach out to your local helpline support is available wherever you are.Resources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091302223000316#s0095Available now on all Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube.Make sure to follow us on socials:Facebook Instagram YouTubeSpotify#Neuroscience #MentalHealth #BrainTraining #Faith #Resilience #OnetothePower3 #RecoveryJourney #SubconsciousMind #Breathwork

Dean welcomes Mick Connell to the table, Mick is an RAAF veteran, a world-ranked athlete, and a devoted family man. After overcoming a 1982 spinal cord injury, he became a pioneer in wheelchair sports in Australia and continues to compete at a high level in Pickleball. He is a passionate advocate for resilience and the power of family support.From the "Cocoon" to the World StageThe conversation starts with the sudden loss of Mick’s world in 1982. He describes the transition from being a fit RAAF member to waking up in a cemetery, struggling to breathe. The most poignant part of this phase is the "cocoon"—the period of being homebound and dependent on parents. The "hero" of this act is the modified car, which acted as the key to the door of opportunity, allowing him to travel the world and reach a global ranking of World No. 2 in tennis.The Mirror of AdversityThe heart of the story shifts to 2003, when Mick’s son faced a life-threatening spinal procedure. This is the "full circle" moment where Mick’s perspective changed forever.For the first time, Mick understood the emotional agony his own parents felt during his accident. Seeing his son’s grit and determination to recover didn't just make Mick proud; it made his son his hero. It proved that resilience is a family trait.The Power of the "Family Team"The final takeaway is about how a family re-organises itself when crisis hits.Mick and his wife didn’t crumble; they balanced the load. While his wife focused on their son's primary care, Mick ensured their daughter had the presence she needed.Never underestimate children. With love and care, they have an innate drive to achieve great things, regardless of the hurdles.Lessons Learnt:1. Don’t Give Up: Even when you feel isolated in a "cocoon," there is a way forward.2. Life is Unexpected: Adversity can strike twice, but your previous experiences build the strength to handle it.3. Parenting requires Balance: Success as a family comes from teamwork and recognizing the drive within your children.Today, you’ll find Mick on the Pickleball court, laughing and competing as an Australian Champion, dreaming of retirement tours and dog shows with his wife. His message to you is simple: Life is unexpected, and parenting is a mountain to climb, but don’t you dare give up.Because even when one door slams shut, there is always another waiting to be opened. You just have to be brave enough to step through.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

"Til Death Do Us Part." Four words that carry the weight of a lifetime. But what happens when those words come at the cost of your soul, your safety, and your sanity?In this deeply moving episode of One to the Power 3, Dean welcomes Pam Chetty, a highly credentialed Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. Pam opens up about her 37-year journey through the shadows of domestic violence—spanning verbal, physical, psychological, and financial abuse.The Anchor in the Storm:Most importantly, Pam shares how her relationship with the Lord Jesus kept her grounded when the world felt like it was shifting beneath her. We discuss how she moved beyond the legalism of a vow to find spiritual vision and guidance. It was through this divine empowerment that she gained the clarity to make the most difficult decisions of her life, proving that we do not grieve or walk through fire without hope.In this episode, we discuss:The "invisible" chains of psychological and financial abuse.Upholding the sanctity of marriage while honoring the life God gave you.Using spiritual vision to find a path out of "arduous" life circumstances.How Pam transformed decades of struggle into a clinical practice dedicated to empowering others.Connect with Pam Chetty:📍 Empower Couples and Sex Therapy Services🔗 https://empowerccs.com.au/#FaithAndResilience #OneToThePower3 #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #ChristianCounseling #HopeAnchorsTheSoul #PamChettyIf this conversation has raised difficult feelings for you, or if you are currently in a situation where you need support, please reach out to these professional services. You do not have to walk this path alone.1800RESPECT (1800 737 732): National 24/7 domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling. You can also text 0458 737 732. DVConnect Womensline (1800 811 811): Queensland-based 24/7 support for women experiencing domestic or family violence. DVConnect Mensline (1800 600 636): Support for men experiencing violence or looking to change their behavior. Lifeline (13 11 14): 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Griefline (1300 845 745): Dedicated support for those experiencing loss and grief (6 am – midnight). 13YARN (13 92 76): 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. MensLine Australia (1300 789 978): Professional support for men with family and relationship concerns. In an immediate emergency, please always call 000.Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:Facebook InstagramYouTube

What happens when the dream you’ve built your entire identity around vanishes in a single moment? This week, Dean sits down with Steven Kaps from Primal Elite Coaching. Steven was a rising AFL star until a freak injury at age 19 sent him into a tailspin of avoidance, partying, and isolation. Steven shares his raw journey from seeking external validation on the field to finding internal peace through faith, family, and the power of a "brotherhood."Key Discussion Points:The Injury & The Identity Crisis: Moving from the "elite athlete" pedestal to feeling the weight of shame and disappointment.The Silent Father: Navigating the loneliness of a father who was a great supporter of the player but lacked the emotional tools to support the man during a crisis.The Turning Point: How a "new lease on life" in the UK and the accountability of his wife, Adele, helped him stop running and start healing.Softening the Armour: Steven discusses the transition from wearing a mask of strength to embracing vulnerability and the presence of God.Primal Elite Coaching: Steven’s mission to mentor the next generation of boys (ages 9–11) through nature, fitness, and life skills.Steven’s 3 Pillars for the Journey:The Power of Brotherhood: Surround yourself with men who hold you accountable in fitness, family, and faith.Value vs. Performance: You are worth more than your external achievements. Get off the "validation treadmill."Stop Running: Healing only begins when the running stops and the honest conversations start.Find Steve:InstagramAvailable now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

Join Dean Durman for a profound conversation with Perry Cross in an episode titled 'The Fragility and Beauty of Life.' IntroductionIn this milestone episode, Dean Durman has an insightful conversation with Perry Cross, a man defined by his mental fortitude, humility, and an unrelenting passion for positive change. Dean welcomes Perry as a fighter—someone who refuses to settle for "no" and continues to probe the boundaries of what is possible. From his teenage years as a rugby-loving "Biloxy Blues" actor to his current role as a global advocate, Perry’s journey is a masterclass in resilience.On November 17, 1994, Perry’s world changed in a heartbeat. Laying motionless on a Brisbane rugby field, staring into the sun, he felt the immediate fragility of life. What followed was a traumatic "medical silence" and the eventual, crushing reality of a lifelong paralysis diagnosis.The turning point wasn't a medical miracle, but a mental one. His mother’s challenge—to decide right then if he would be a burden or find the strength to push on—ignited his "curiosity muscle." Perry moved from a hospital system built for survival to a home built for living, discovering that while he couldn't move his limbs, he could move the world with his mind.The HighlightsThe Contrast of November 17, 1994: Moving from the excitement of a rugby tournament to the stillness of staring into the sun, waiting for an ambulance.The Turning Point: The raw moment Perry’s mother challenged him to decide his own destiny—to choose between being a burden or finding the strength to push on.The "Maccas" Moment: A humorous and human look at Perry’s early recovery, where friends snuck him tastes of McDonald's and Coke just to feel the sensation of flavour again.The Power of Focus: How Perry used university and communication studies to shift his focus away from his physical limitations, using his mind like a magnifying glass to create a new life.The 3 Core Lessons from Perry1. Health is a State of Mind: We are only as ill as we think we are. Use your mind better, be persistent in small wins, and learn to love yourself first—gratitude is the fuel for that love.2. "Shit Happens": You can wallow in it or use it as fertiliser to grow. That is the duality of life’s fragility and its beauty.3. The Magnifying Glass: Focus your mind like a lens. When you stop staring at your problems and focus on a bigger goal—like university, community, or advocacy—you can set the world alight.The 3 Takeaways for our Friends1. Stay Open-Minded: Lean into the discomfort. Ask "What can I learn here?" instead of "Why is this happening?"2. Apply Courage & Fortitude: Self-belief is what gets you out the front door. It is the ultimate antidote to anxiety.3. Believe in Something Bigger: Happiness is a choice. Recognise that while your situation is tough, others are fighting harder battles. Choose joy.The Closing ChallengePerry is currently leading The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, aiming to build a "nerve bridge" for spinal cord repair and developing accessible housing via the NDIS.To end the episode, Perry asks the audience to stand up. In those 10 seconds, you accomplished his lifelong goal. The question remains: What will you do with yours?Find Perry: Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation - https://www.pcsrf.org.au/ Accessible Homes Australia - https://www.accessiblehomes.au/ Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

"Save Me From Myself" | Connie’s Journey"I was one week away from heroin."Have you ever felt like you were your own worst enemy? Like no matter how hard you tried to "fix" your life, you kept spiralling back into the same dark patterns?In Episode #19 of One to the Power 3, I sit down with Connie, a woman whose life has been a battlefield of abandonment, addiction, and ultimate redemption. From being left in a Greek home for girls at age five to living in her car amidst the biker scene in Sydney, Connie spent decades running from a void that nothing could fill—until one desperate, four-word prayer "Save Me from Myself." changed everything.What we sit down to discuss: The "Hungry" Child: How being deserted by her mother at age five created a "people-pleasing" survival mechanism that lasted well into her adulthood.The Two Faces of Addiction: Connie opens up about her "off the rails" years as a young woman and her later, secret struggle with pain medication and street drugs as a mother on the Gold Coast.The 0.3-Second Miracle: The moment of absolute brokenness where she heard the words, "God is your Father NOW," and felt a lifetime of abandonment, rejection and validation washed away in that moment.Going Back into the Dark: Why Connie now spends her nights in brothels and the sex industry—not as a victim, but as a light for women who are exactly where she once was.The 3 Lessons for Your Journey:Find Your Umbrella: Why living in the "grey area" leaves us exposed, and how to find true protection.Forgiveness is the Key to Family: How Connie finally faced her mother and biological father to break the strongholds of unforgiveness and bitterness.The Upward Flow of Love: You cannot truly love your neighbour until you accept that you are loved with an unconditional love of the Heavenly Father.Connie’s story is proof that your past doesn’t have to be your anchor—it can become your mission."Save me from myself." If that has ever been your cry, this episode is for you.[Subscribe to One to the Power 3] to hear more stories of resilience and personal transformation.#OneToThePower3 #Resilience #Transformation #RecoveryStory #ConnieJourney #Healing #PodcastAustralia

Episode #18: "Let’s Be Curious" | Understanding What We Don’t SeeIn this deeply important and honest conversation, Dean sits down with Morgan Eldrett to explore the realities behind eating disorders, moving beyond assumptions and into understanding.This episode invites us to replace judgment with curiosity. To look beyond behaviours and begin asking why, because often, what we see on the surface is only a small part of a much bigger internal battle.Through Morgan’s insight and lived understanding, this conversation sheds light on the emotional, psychological, and societal layers that contribute to struggles like bulimia, and why compassion is one of the most powerful tools we have.Inside the Episode:The Hidden Battle:
Why eating disorders are rarely about food and more often about deeper emotional struggles.The Cycle Explained:
Understanding the patterns of bingeing and purging, and the loss of control that fuels them.Control vs Chaos:
How people use food and their bodies as a way to regain control when life feels overwhelming.The Weight of Perception:
The impact of societal pressure, body image, and unrealistic standards.Breaking the Silence:
Why curiosity, conversation, and support are key to recovery.The Takeaway:This episode reminds us that we don’t always need to have the answers but we do need to be willing to understand.When we lead with curiosity instead of judgment, we create space for connection, healing, and change.Understanding Bulimia (In Simple Terms):Bulimia is an eating disorder that follows a cycle:Bingeing: Eating large amounts of food in a short time, often feeling out of controlPurging: Trying to “undo” it through vomiting, over-exercising, or other behavioursBut it’s not really about food.It’s often linked to:Emotional distress (stress, sadness, overwhelm)A need for controlPressure around body image and perfectionWhy it matters:
Bulimia can seriously impact physical and mental health — affecting the heart, energy levels, teeth, throat, and emotional wellbeing.What helps:
Support. Not judgment.
If someone is struggling, the best thing you can do is encourage them to speak to a trusted adult or professional.Recovery is absolutely possible with the right help.Resources:Binge Eating eTherapy – HeadspaceConnect with the Show:Subscribe for more real, raw, and meaningful conversations.Questions to Ponder:What fears are you trying to avoid?What’s holding you back from being curious? Tags:#OneToThePower3 #MentalHealth #EatingDisorderAwareness #Bulimia #Curiosity #Compassion #Healing #Podcast

Episode #17: Mama Knows Best | The Power of a Mother’s Resilience"If you break, it will break him too."In 2010, Chitrani Palipana’s world came to a crashing halt. A 40-minute window separated a loving embrace from her son, Dinesh, and the phone call that changed their lives forever.In this powerful episode, Chitrani shares the raw, unfiltered journey of a mother who refused to fall apart when everything else did. From the "furnace of affliction" in a hospital room to seeing her son become Australia’s first quadriplegic Emergency Doctor, Chitrani’s story is a masterclass in the generational wisdom that Mama Knows Best.Inside the Episode:The Admonition: The mean words from Chitrani’s own mother that snapped her back to reality and saved her son’s future.The Season of Desertion: Navigating the loss of marriage, career, and friendships all at once.Faith in the Dark: How a steadfast belief in God provided the strength to dig out of the hole.The New Race: Facing a personal battle with breast cancer while remaining the stalwart for those she loves.Finding Purpose: How Chitrani turned her pain into a voice for the voiceless within the NDIS and disability advocacy space.The Takeaway:Chitrani reminds us that while yesterday is gone, we have the power to seize today. Her life proves that when a mother stands tall, she creates a foundation for others to reach the impossible.Connect with the Show:Subscribe for more stories of transformation.Guest: Chitrani Palipana (Plan Manager & Vocational Rehab Counsellor)Question to Ponder: When your world comes to a halt, what is the one thing inside of you that will move you to take the next step?Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube #OneToThePower3 #Resilience #DineshPalipana #Inspiration #MamaKnowsBest #OvercomingAdversity

Love Conquers All | Episode #15 (Part 2)Can a marriage truly be reborn after the total destruction of trust?In the conclusion of this deeply personal sit-down, Ryan and Switzerly share the raw reality of navigating repeated infidelity, the "lure of limerence," and the role that drugs and alcohol played in a path of self-destruction. This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a roadmap for anyone standing in the wreckage of a relationship, looking for a way out of the darkness.Ryan opens up about his 950-day journey of sobriety and the "radical ownership" required to hit rock bottom and choose a different path. Switzerly discusses the "excruciating" process of sitting in her grief, processing the injustice, and ultimately finding a model for forgiveness that transformed how she viewed her husband and their future.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Anatomy of Betrayal: Understanding the "warning lights" and the seeking of external validation.The Easter Turning Point: Why they had to "put to death" their old marriage to allow for a spiritual resurrection.Mental Health & Resilience: Addressing the high rates of suicide among men facing broken relationships and the power of faith to rescue.Positive Solitude: How Ryan shifted his attitude through quiet reflection and sober decisions.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of unfaithfulness, limerance, broken trust, grief, suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, grief, or relationship trauma, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or support service.Resources:• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636• Alcohol and Drug Foundation: 1300 85 85 84• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

True Love is Worth Waiting For ft. Ryan & Swiss ShortIn a world that tells us to take what we want now, what does it look like to wait? To honour a commitment when culture says it's outdated? To choose faith over pressure, and love over lust?In this beautiful and inspiring episode, Dean sits down with married couple Ryan and Swiss Short for an intimate conversation about faith, purity, true love, and the kind of respect that builds a lasting foundation.Swiss opens up about her deeply personal decision to stay true to her faith by not having sex before marriage, a choice that wasn't always. She shares the pressure, the doubts, and the questions she faced, but also the unwavering conviction that kept her grounded. Then she met Ryan. Ryan recounts the moment he realised Swiss was different, and how her faith challenged him to show up differently too. This isn't a story about perfection, it's about a man choosing to honour the woman he loved, even when it required patience, self-control, and a love that went deeper than physical desire. Their love story is a powerful reminder that true intimacy is built on respect, trust, and shared values.But this episode goes beyond their love story. Ryan takes us back to a defining moment in his younger years, a devastating motorbike accident in the Cook Islands.Ryan and Swiss also vulnerably share the darker chapters of their journey, navigating loss in the family, battles with alcohol and drug abuse, and the painful reality of unfaithfulness in marriage. These are the struggles that could have destroyed them, but instead became the foundation for deeper healing, honesty, and a commitment to fight for their relationship.This conversation touches on faith and relationships, purity and marriage, overcoming trauma and injury, addiction, infidelity, grief, and the resilience it takes to rebuild your life when everything you worked for is suddenly taken away.Whether you're navigating your own faith journey, questioning cultural norms around sex and relationships, recovering from an injury or setback, healing from betrayal, or simply searching for a love story that defies the odds, this episode will encourage, challenge, and inspire you.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of family loss and grief, alcohol and drug abuse, and marital infidelity. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, grief, or relationship trauma, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or support service.Resources: • Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 • Alcohol and Drug Foundation: 1300 85 85 84 • Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

Who Are You When the Dream Fails? with Dr. Matt Le Roux"Who are you?" That’s the question the Lord posed to Dr. Matt Le Roux when his world hit a dead end. For years, Matt’s identity was his engine—fueled by the dream of becoming a professional sportsman. But when back-to-back injuries at 13 and 21 shattered that machine, he found himself on a dangerous detour of substances and the wrong circles, searching for a way to fill a void that only the Manufacturer could fix.In this episode, we sit down with Matt to discuss his journey from brokenness to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine. This isn't just a story of physical recovery; it’s a masterclass in redefining your purpose by anchoring your identity in the "Rock."What We Discuss:The Identity Crash: What happens when your "Performance" no longer sustains you.The Wilderness Road: Navigating the void of substances and the wrong friendships.The Turning Point: The raw conversation with God that changed Matt’s internal GPS.Academic Breakthrough: How discovering his identity as a Son of God unlocked his mind and his career.Holistic Healing: Matt’s new practice and his mission to help those with "untraceable" medical conditions.Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTubeFind Matt:WebsiteInstagram

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, poverty, time spent in a women’s shelter and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or crisis support service.Lynette Emert’s story begins in Canada, where her childhood was marked by domestic violence, alcoholism, and years spent in a women’s shelter. Even as a little girl, she learned to survive by locking her pain away and throwing herself into academic and sporting success — determined to build a life beyond the chaos she was born into.At just 14, Lynette faced a defining moment: standing between her mother and her abusive stepfather. Petite in stature but fierce in spirit, she discovered a warrior within her. And even though she didn’t yet know Jesus personally, she carried a quiet assurance that she was never alone — strengthened by two childhood visions of the Lord holding her hand at ages four and fourteen.In her twenties, Lynette left Thunder Bay to rewrite her story. She believed she deserved more than the cards she’d been dealt, and that belief led her to Chris — the man who would show her a kind of sacrificial love she had never experienced. Together they moved to Australia, where Lynette encountered the unconditional love of the Heavenly Father. It was here that healing began, shame was dismantled, and the vault around her heart finally opened.Her search for significance reached its turning point when she felt convicted to forgive her biological father — the very same week he wrote to ask for her forgiveness. That divine appointment became the moment everything changed, breaking generational chains and setting her heart free.Today, Lynette is married to the love of her life, Chris, and together they are raising two beautiful daughters. Their passion now extends beyond their own family — through the Youth Regiment program, they help young men rebuild their lives, discover purpose, and step out of self‑destruction into identity and love.This episode is a testimony of courage, redemption, and the Lord Jesus who never lets go.Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTubeFind Lynette:The Youth RegimentLynette’s Instagram

Am I Worthy? ft. Hugh TaylorHave you ever spent years of your life trying to fill a hole that nothing seemed to fix? A relationship. A property. A dog. A gym membership. A drug. A diet—or the complete absence of one?Hugh Taylor has. And in this deeply honest episode, he finally asks the question he'd been running from his entire life: Am I worthy?Dean sits down with Hugh Taylor, who opens up about a life shaped by pain, loss, and a relentless search for self-worth in all the wrong places. It starts with one of life's most devastating experiences—losing a loved one to breast cancer. What followed was a spiral that took many forms: food abuse that led to obesity, then a swing to the opposite extreme with anorexia, drug abuse, and an obsessive relationship with the gym fuelled not by health but by the desperate need for external validation.Hugh tried everything society tells us will make us feel better. He bought a property. He got a dog. He entered a long-term relationship. He chased achievement after achievement. But no matter how much he accumulated or accomplished on the outside, the voice on the inside remained the same: You're still not enough.This episode explores the complex and often misunderstood connection between grief and self-destructive behaviour, the way trauma quietly shapes our relationship with food, our bodies, and our sense of worth, and why external validation, no matter how much we receive, can never heal an internal wound.But this is not a story without hope. Far from it.Through a quiet but powerful inward journey—spirituality, self-reflection, YouTube, books, and the courage to look honestly at himself—Hugh began to find what no gym, relationship, or property could ever give him: the unshakeable belief that he is worthy, exactly as he is.This episode will resonate with anyone who has ever used something external to numb an internal pain. It's a conversation about grief, body image, addiction, self-worth, and the transformative power of choosing to look inward.Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagram - instagram.com/onetothepower3YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@onetothepower3 Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of grief, eating disorders, drug use, and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or crisis support service.Resources: • Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 • Butterfly Foundation (Eating Disorders): 1800 33 4673 

In Part 2 of Brad & Kylie’s powerful story, we dive deeper into what it really takes to fight for your family — even when the world feels like it’s against you.This episode is a raw and honest conversation about:✨ Marriage — through sunshine and stormsBrad and Kylie open up about the importance of marriage counselling, communication, and staying emotionally connected through both joyful seasons and the toughest trials. They share what worked, what didn’t, and how their commitment to each other was tested and strengthened in ways they never expected.❤️‍🩹 A daughter lost and foundHear about their daughter’s battle with ice (methamphetamine) addiction, from the hardest days of feeling powerless to the breakthrough moments that brought hope back into their home. They talk courageously about the realities of addiction, the pain it brings to families, and the long, hopeful journey of recovery.🙏 The power of faith and surrenderBrad & Kylie reflect on how their faith sustained them, even when answers felt far away. They talk about surrendering to God’s will, trusting in a bigger plan, and finding peace in the promise that you’re never alone, no matter how dark the road looks.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges, anyone fighting for a loved one, and anyone who believes that hope and healing are always possible.⸻If you need supportYou’re not alone. Help is available:Lifeline (Australia):24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention — 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/Beyond Blue (Australia):Support for anxiety, depression & mental health — 1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Family Drug Support (Australia):Support for families of people affected by addiction — 1300 368 186https://www.fds.org.au/If you are outside Australia, please reach out to your local helpline — support is available wherever you are.Available now on all Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube Spotify

What Do We Do When Our Children Walk Away? ft. Brad & Kylie JefferyContent Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, self-harm, and drug addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or crisis helpline.Resources: Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800Every parent's worst nightmare: your child is missing. Three months pass. No word. No sign. And you're left with an impossible question, do you keep searching, or do you surrender?In this heartbreaking yet hope-filled episode, Dean welcomes Brad and Kylie Jeffery, a couple who lived through every parent's darkest fear. Their daughter, devastated by her friend's suicide, spiralled into self-harm and ice (methamphetamine) addiction. Then one day, she disappeared. For three months, Brad and Kylie didn't know if she was alive or dead.This conversation goes to places most people can't imagine, the agony of waiting, the guilt, the fear, the questions that have no answers. Brad and Kylie share how their daughter's addiction and disappearance tore their family apart, and how they found themselves in a place they never expected: complete surrender."I found myself in a place of prayer that I couldn't escape and didn't want to escape," Kylie shares. "I wasn't exchanging words with God, I was just carried. I had a hope and a peace that surpassed understanding. I felt okay if she was never coming home."But this episode isn't just about faith, it's about the brutal reality of loving someone through addiction. Brad recounts the moment their daughter, desperate and angry, begged them: "Can you just stop loving me? I don't deserve it." It's a moment that captures the cruel paradox of addiction: the very love that can save someone is the same love they push away.Brad and Kylie open up about the power of tough love, unconditional love, and how their bond as a married couple became their lifeline when everything else was falling apart. They discuss grief after teen suicide, supporting a child through drug addiction, the trauma of a missing child, and the faith that held them together when logic said to fall apart.Whether you're a parent facing similar struggles, someone who loves an addict, or anyone trying to understand how to hold on and let go at the same time, this episode will break your heart open and fill it with hope.This episode is raw, real, and necessary. If you're walking through darkness with someone you love, Brad and Kylie's story will remind you that you're not alone, and that sometimes, letting go is the bravest act of love.Available now on all Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSpotify

The Power of a Mother's Love ft. Dr. Dinesh PalipanaWhat do you do when life changes in an instant? When a car accident at 25 leaves you quadriplegic, facing a future you never imagined? For Dr. Dinesh Palipana, the answer came from an unexpected source: his mother's unwavering love. In this profoundly moving episode, Dean sits down with Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM—doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, researcher, and Queensland Australian of the Year 2021—for a conversation about resilience, mental health, and the transformative power of unconditional love.Dinesh takes us back to that life-altering car accident in Brisbane that left him quadriplegic at just 25 years old. He opens up about the crushing depression that followed, the dark times when survival felt impossible, and how his mother's love became the anchor that pulled him through again and again. This isn't a story about bouncing back, it's about being built back up, piece by piece, by the people who refuse to let you fall.Against all odds, Dinesh became the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland and now works in the emergency department at Gold Coast University Hospital. But what makes this conversation truly remarkable is Dinesh's infectious attitude of positivity despite ongoing adversity. His philosophy? "I don't have bad mental health days" and "I don't believe in being busy." These aren't just motivational quotes, they're principles he lives by, and he explains how.Throughout the episode, Dinesh’s powerful autobiography Stronger is referenced, sharing insights on disability, achievement, and redefining what's possible. From being named Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service's Junior Doctor of the Year in 2018, to receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2019, to becoming the third Australian awarded the prestigious Henry Viscardi Achievement Award, Dinesh's accolades are staggering, but it's his humanity, humility, and heart that will stay with you long after this episode ends.This is a conversation about maternal love as a lifeline, mental health after trauma, disability advocacy, working in emergency medicine with quadriplegia, and choosing positivity as a daily practice. Whether you're facing your own challenges, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a reminder of what the human spirit can endure, this episode will move you.What You'll Learn:• Surviving and thriving after a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia
• The role of family support (especially mothers) in trauma recovery
• Battling depression after life-changing accidents
• Insights from the book Stronger by Dinesh PalipanaIf you've ever questioned your ability to overcome, if you've ever doubted your worth after loss, or if you simply need to be reminded of the incredible strength that lives within you, this episode is essential listening.Available now on all Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube.About the Guest: Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, and researcher. He was the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service's Junior Doctor of the Year (2018), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (2019), recipient of the Henry Viscardi Achievement Award, Griffith University Young Alumnus of the Year (2021), and Queensland Australian of the Year (2021). In 2022, he was listed as #33 in the Courier Mail's top 100 most influential in health and wellbeing. His autobiography Stronger was published by Pan Macmillan in 2022.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSpotify

Episode #8 The Power of Purpose ft. Angelo VillsonFrom multiple overdoses to the bodybuilding stage. From following his father's self-destructive path to discovering a purpose bigger than himself. This is Angelo Villson's story, and it might just change yours.In this raw and transformative episode, Dean welcomes his friend and former personal trainer Angelo Villson for a conversation about addiction, loss, redemption, and the moment everything shifted. Angello opens up as he shares his journey through excessive drug use as a teenager, MDMA, cocaine, GHB and the terrifying reality of overdosing multiple times while his mum remained his unwavering rock through it all.Find out how Angelo discovers his true purpose: serving others and being guided by his faith.This episode also explores the unique relationship between our host Dean and Angelo, meeting at World Gym Burleigh and Glow Church, Dean became Angelo's spiritual teacher while Angelo became Dean's personal trainer, eventually coaching Dean for his first bodybuilding show. Two men, two different goals, one shared mission: finding strength through purpose, and through this journey they form an unbreakable bond.Today, Angelo is living proof that no matter how dark the path, redemption is possible when you find your why.Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Music.If you need support with addiction or mental health, please reach out to a professional or contact a helpline in your area.Call Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support on 1800 177 833The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagram

Episode #7 A Heart of CompassionIn this episode we explore more of Ajit & Alfeen’s powerful story as they take us through their time in India setting up a neo natal ward and the challenges they faced. We also learn about their many moves and what eventually brought them to Australia.This captivating story is a reminder that the sun will always rise no matter how dark the night is.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagram

'Building Something Beautiful'"You've spoken negatively about yourself for long enough."In this deeply personal episode, Dean sits down with Liz McLeish, who takes us through her journey from self-destruction to self-love, one positive affirmation at a time.Liz opens up about hitting rock bottom with binge eating, losing complete control over her relationship with food, and the relentless cycle of negative self-talk that kept her trapped. But this isn't just a story about struggle, it's about the small, seemingly silly practices that changed everything.What started as forced affirmations in front of a mirror became the foundation for rebuilding her life. "You look beautiful today." "Look at your beautiful smile." "I am a kind person." Simple words that felt awkward at first, but compounded into something powerful. Liz shares how she learned to stop picking herself apart and started building something beautiful instead, not just physically, but from the inside out.This conversation is raw, hopeful, and a reminder that healing doesn't always come from grand gestures. Sometimes it starts with looking yourself in the eye and choosing kindness, even when it feels impossible.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagram

What does it take to love someone who's hurting you? To hold onto your dreams while honouring your commitments? To face hardship without backing down?In this profound episode, Dean welcomes married couple Alfeen and Ajit for an intimate conversation about the intersection of courage and compassion. Two forces that, when combined, give us the power to demonstrate true empathy even in our darkest moments.The takeaways from the conversation are:1.⁠ ⁠Dreams vs Commitment. It courage to dream and courage to holdfast to our commitment.2.⁠ ⁠Courage to endure hardship - face our challenges don't back down.3.⁠ ⁠Courage in the midst of Compassion allows us to love those who are hurting us with grace and mercy.Please share with us on our socials what resonated with you in this episode, we’d love to hear from you friends.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

‘Greater Purpose’In Part Two of Callum Hinze's story, we go deeper into the mental battles beneath the surface. Callum opens up about the internal struggle he kept hidden for years, the OCD-like symptoms, the mental superstitions, the rigid patterns he created before every big moment. Whether it was stepping onto the footy field, prepping for a bodybuilding show, or even just hitting the gym, anxiety would take over and Callum would grasp for control in ways that only made things worse. This is a vulnerable, powerful conversation about recognising when our coping mechanisms become our cage, and learning to let go of the control we never needed in the first place.Please share with us on our socials what resonated with you in this episode, we’d love to hear from you friends.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

'Finding My True Purpose In Life' In this episode, Dean sits down with Callum Hinze—Gold Coast-based IFBB Classic Physique Pro, online coach, and entrepreneur—who opens up about his unexpected journey from chasing bodybuilding glory to searching for something far more meaningful. From the dazzling stage lights of competition, where success left him feeling numb and lost, to a moment in Dubai that led him to discover the truth behind it all. Callum reveals how unexpected messages challenged him to ask the deepest questions: What is my true purpose? What is true joy? This is a raw and honest conversation about purpose, faith, and the search for what truly matters in life. Callum’s story reminds us that success without meaning can feel empty, and that true joy often comes from looking beyond the ego. Whether you’re chasing goals, questioning your path, or simply curious about what drives fulfillment, this episode invites you to reflect on your own journey. We’d love to hear what resonated with you—please share your thoughts with us on our socials and join the conversation.Follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInWebsite

“Be brave and courageous.” Here, we explore Dean’s recovery in the months and years that followed his life-changing accident. We learn about the adversity he faced during this time, and how taking accountability was the only thing that would pull him out of the darkness.So join us as we walk together through the storms, anchored in hope, powered to empower. Please share with us on our socials what resonated with you in this episode, we’d love to hear from you friends.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube

"To die or not to die.” Here, we explore what it means to rebuild piece by piece: physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially. Learn the raw truth about survival, loss, and finding light in the darkest moments.On this week’s episode, Dean Durman shares his journey that began with a life-changing accident where he faced death head-on, and discovered that survival is only the beginning. So join us as we walk together through the storms, anchored in hope, powered to empower. Please share with us on our socials what resonated with you in this episode, we’d love to hear from you friends.Make sure to follow us on socials:FacebookInstagramYoutube