At 9 years old, Sam Carroll was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer. Now 21, he reflects on his journey through treatment, recovery, and the silver linings he’s discovered along the way.

A story of courage, resilience, and hope.

Hosted by: Lisa McKelvey

Show Notes:

Video of Sams Tour De Cure Speech - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/171Z9mAd6J/

Tour de Cure Website

Julie Cross shares the hardest chapter of her life — losing her husband Flash after a stroke, parenting two young boys, and navigating her youngest son Thomas’s autism diagnosis.

Through heartbreak and challenge, Julie has mothered through the storms with sparkle, humour, and wisdom.

Hosted by Lisa McKelvey.

Show notes:

To find out more about Julie and her book "Living and Loving with Autism":

www.juliecross.com.au

When Sasha Stanton’s 3-year-old son, Logan, lost his leg in a devastating farm accident (2018), life changed in an instant. What followed was a period of deep trauma, reflection, and ultimately, personal growth.

In this episode, Sasha shares the raw truth of parenting through crisis, how she rebuilt her world, and the powerful ways she now supports other rural mums facing isolation and hardship.

A heartfelt conversation about resilience, values, and finding strength and community in the hardest of seasons.

Hosted by: Lisa McKelvey

Show Notes:

Link to COOEE -

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-here-what-inspired-the-poddy-and-what-to-expect/id1798324951?i=1000700098263

https://open.spotify.com/show/7xzUToQA6rnHrYEwtJyAs4?si=c6b8240ae8db4fcd