The conversation delves into the importance of family storytelling and the impact of active listening. Bill shares his personal journey, motivation, and the art of understanding people. The exploration of life stories, memories, and the legacy for future generations is highlighted, along with the impact of tough love and parenting. The reward of family storytelling and engaging future generations in storytelling is emphasized, along with insight dinners and personal stories.

The conversation covers Nicole's personal identity, professional journey, involvement in the MND community, participation in charity events, running marathons for MND, fundraising, coping with community involvement, and future marathon plans.

It also highlights the impact of MND on regional areas and offers advice for children of MND patients.

The conversation with Aaron Hintala revolves around the themes of hope, identity, the impact of MND diagnosis, faith, community support, and resilience. Aaron's unwavering hope and faith, along with the compassion and support from his community, have been instrumental in his journey with MND. His identity as a husband, father, and surfer has been redefined, and his resilience is evident in his ability to find alternative ways to continue enjoying the ocean despite physical limitations.

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From breakfast radio to the front line of one of Australia’s most important medical fights.

In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Matt Tilley — former radio star turned CEO of FightMND — to talk about a career pivot driven by purpose.

After years behind the microphone entertaining millions, Matt stepped into a very different role: helping lead the fight against Motor Neurone Disease and supporting the mission started by AFL legend Neale Daniher.

Rob Ferrari is a vibrant 61-year-old living with motor neurone disease. After his diagnosis in early 2024, Rob quickly shifted his focus from work to what matters most — time with his wife Marion, their three children, and close friends.

He shares how he’s adapting to the physical challenges of MND, staying active through swimming, and leaning on a strong support network, including family and his mates at Pennant Hills Golf Club.

This is a story of resilience, community, and finding joy in every day.

In this conversation, Rob and Sue Taylor share their experiences with motor neurone disease (MND) and the challenges they have faced together. Rob discusses his journey to diagnosis, the impact of MND on his life, and his involvement in the MND community.

Sue opens up about her own health struggles with cancer and the importance of support systems. Together, they emphasize the significance of finding joy amidst adversity, the value of humor, and the need for caregivers to seek help.

Their story is one of resilience, love, and a commitment to raising awareness for MND.

In this episode, Jean reflects on caring for her husband Greg, who died from MND in 2025. Jean and Jane discuss the physical and cognitive challenges of the disease, the need for clearer communication about cognitive changes, and the vital role of community support for people living with MND and their carers — including how to navigate life and identity after loss.

Hayley and Cameron McNeill are brother ans sister, they lost thier dad to MND recently. Earlier they lost thier aunt.

They are both from Warnabool. Hayley is lving in Ballarat where she is studying biomedical science and goal is to become a bio technician to aid in MND research.

Her brother Cameron is a town planner married with 2 little children and still lives in Warnabool.

They speak with such love of thier father and obvoius anxiety for thier family