In this powerful episode with Andrew Carpenter, we dive deep into Australia’s broken systems of child protection and legal reform. Together, we expose the long-standing failures surrounding institutional abuse, the lack of accountability, and the lifelong impact on survivors and their families.

This is a raw, honest conversation about justice, reform, and the courage it takes to speak out.

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and would like to explore your legal options and trauma-focused support, please reach out.

👉 It’s time to have the difficult conversations. Change starts with truth.

In this episode, Ron sits down with Elliott Hagen — former Australian rugby union player and currently founder of the Mind Your Head podcast.

“The moment I started loving myself truly was the moment I could love others fully as well.”

Elliott opens up about his journey from experimenting with drugs during his sporting career to realising that the answers he was searching for were not external, but within himself. He shares the lightbulb moment that led him to seek help and the importance of normalising conversations about mental health, including seeing a psychologist.

Through his own platform, Mind Your Head, Elliott creates a space where people can speak openly about their struggles and experiences with mental health.

You can find Elliott’s podcast, Mind Your Head, on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Anna faced the challenge of overcoming a gambling addiction that threatened both her personal and professional life. To take control, she voluntarily excluded herself from gambling venues through a self-barring scheme.

In this episode, Ron and Anna delve into the highly profitable gambling industry.

“It’s a predatory industry with a predatory product.”

Anna recounts her path to recovery, from attending Pokey’s Anonymous meetings to confronting other struggles, including food addiction. Today, she is a proud attorney and a key advocate for The Untangled Project, where she and a group of like-minded women provide a safe, non-judgmental space for women seeking help with gambling-related issues.

Find The Untangle Project on Instagram @theuntangleprojectaus
Website: https://theuntangleprojectaus.carrd.co/

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