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Stories that Stir

Stories That Stir

Stories that Stir delivers raw and personal stories relating to specific themes, as told by incredible humans from all walks of life. The stories are recorded live in front of an audience at the monthly Sydney based ‘Stories that Stir’ event, which was created to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change.

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All Episodes

00:16:07

Everything Happens for a Reason - Agnes Nsofwa

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2023/06/22

Having a child born with a chronic illness seemed like the end of the world for Agnes over 10 years ago. But her purpose was just beginning. She will share how dealing with her daughter's unexpected illness, dramatically changed her life forever. Host application form: forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form: forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles: @storiesthatstir Event

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00:18:19

Being a Man - Jason Wong

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2023/06/15

Jason talks about the societal expectations of what it means to be a man, how this has worked out for him, and what happens when you realise that meeting expectations does not always lead to happiness. Through his story, Jason hopes to inspire others (but especially men), to embrace what being a man could really be about. Host application form: forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form: forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles: @storiesthatstir Event

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00:15:43

From Lemons to Lemonade - Patricia Brown

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2023/06/08

When Patricia’s son committed suicide, she fell into a pile of grief. This led her to a cycle of bad decisions and destructive choices. Patricia shares how she eventually faced her grief, learned the lessons it had to teach her, and help others recover in their grieving journey. Trigger warning: contains themes of suicide Host application form: forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form: forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles: @storiesthatstir Event

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00:14:53

Hell Tour - Mike Seamus Reed

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2023/06/01

In December of 2019, comedian Mike Seamus Reed's parents commenced their long-awaited visit from the United States to Australia. But what was supposed to be a vacation consisting of site-seeing, family get-togethers, and the making of positive memories, soon turned into an unimaginable nightmare. Host application form: https://forms.gle/eGNUbdpR72EnrtkX6 Speaker application form: https://forms.gle/9fpJTcsf1Fz9cFC29 Social media handles: @storiesthatstir Event

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00:20:26

Three Wishes - Vanessa Watson

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2023/05/25

There have been three things in Vanessa's life that she has desired beyond reason. She dreamed and prayed about them every single day until one by one, they all came to pass. Imagine her surprise that when she got what she wanted things didn’t quite turn out as she'd imagined... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

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00:11:49

Out and Proud in Regional Australia - Nic Steepe

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2023/05/18

Nic recounts his journey, from being isolated and struggling with his sexuality while growing up in regional NSW, to the fierce and fabulous LGBTIQA+ advocate, volunteer, and diversity practitioner he is today, living proudly and authentically in June. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

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00:13:05

From My Head to My Heart - Simon Wing-Lun

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2023/04/27

Simon grew up basing his self-esteem on what he could do with his head and his mind. But heartbreak and challenge led to a new way of living and being, discovering what it means to live a life truly lead by the heart, by love, and his authentic passions and desires. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement:

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00:14:41

Soul Quest - Ali Skiba

Stories that Stir ·

2023/04/27

From quitting her tech job in San Francisco, to selling all of her belongings and buying a one way ticket to Panama. Ali will be speaking about her journey around the world to find peace within and the work that sets her soul on fire. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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00:15:47

Vanilla or Ben and Jerry’s - Katrina Helene

Stories that Stir ·

2023/04/27

Trin shares her experience of making herself whole, through the rollercoaster ride of love, sex and intimacy. From the conventional and unconventional to the trans-conventional! Join Trin on her journey of courage, pain, middle-age-woman craziness, ecstasy, and a dose of hair-raising faith. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement:

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00:18:20

Making Things Right - John Knowles

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2023/04/23

John Knowles is an actor, comedian, writer and storytelling coach. His storytellingstage show ‘I Can Top That!’ can be heard on ABC702 with James Valentine. John’s story is about his desire to make things right. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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00:15:34

A young person’s gift - Jon Owen

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2023/04/16

Jon was busy working out how to save the world, and then through an unexpected and life changing encounter with a young person the course of his life was forever changed, and the world is very thankful he has stopped trying to save it! her! I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir See

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00:14:06

Coming home to self - Laura Piccardi

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2023/04/09

Laura spent almost 40 years feeling like the real her wasn’t good enough. She tried all sorts of “strategies” to prove her worth in the world, but eventually she burned out and was forced to learn that the real key to success is to just be true to herself. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee

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00:17:43

My non-traditional path to family - Irina Castellano

Stories that Stir ·

2023/04/02

Irina and her husband created their family, through an international and local adoption as well as an IVF journey. Irina shares her experiences of being an expat child which has influenced her way of creating an international family. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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00:20:16

Open minded marriage bliss - Abbey Pantano

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2023/03/26

With a diverse history of moving cities and multiple postcodes, that feeling of not belonging was strong through Abbey’s upbringing. It wasn’t until she settled on Gadigal Country 13 years ago, that she set out to find her people. Abbey’s story is about finding a balance of being a bisexual woman in a lovely heterosexual marriage, and the journey along the way. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

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00:15:12

Unity for all people of Australia - Susan Moylan-Coombs

Stories that Stir ·

2023/03/19

As we reflect on yesterday, today, and tomorrow, I acknowledge Country, Nygiah Susan, I am Susan. May we truly see each other. Our intention is for unity of all people of Australia to come together. To acknowledge the beauty and wisdom of the Original people. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee

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00:17:15

From Hell to Healthy - Craig Boss

Stories that Stir ·

2023/03/12

After experiencing sexual assault as a child and surviving depression and suicide as an adult, Craig’s journey from hell to healthy moves from tragedy to triumph in a moving story of redemption, love, healing, and self-discovery. I created Stories that Stir to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @storiesthatstir Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStir See omnystudio.com/listener for

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00:14:46

Two Stories - Marty Bright

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2022/12/20

Marty is a comedian , poet and musician. He will be sharing two short stories. A light hearted tale about his experience as a house sitter , and a more somber and uplifting story about family & spirituality. Stories that Stir will be back in 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

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00:14:38

The girl who saved my life - Joram van der Starre

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2022/12/13

Joram had an idyllic childhood until the age of 11 when puberty hit hard, leading to feelings of utter self-loathing. A recent incident led to Joram realising the profound impact this childhood trauma has had on his life, physical health and self-love. Stories that Stir will be back in 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

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00:17:29

The journey to love - Leanne Christie

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2022/12/06

As I held my adopted daughter for the first time I asked myself, “would I love her as a mother should?” “What if it's not love at first sight?” “What if she never chooses me?” 18 years, two marriages, and the choice to keep going. Stories that Stir will be back in 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

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00:18:44

An Italian refugee... seriously?! - Marco Bordieri

Stories that Stir ·

2022/11/29

Meet Marco, a midlife crisis survivor who took half of a century to find his happy place, only to realise he had been there already, as a kid, before life distracted him with adventures, love, boredom and adult choices. Stories that Stir will be back in 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-that-stir/message

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