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Trauma doesn’t always scream. Sometimes, it whispers in sleepless nights, sudden mood swings or a nervous system that never really switches off.

In this episode, I open up about my own experience with trauma, of how it crept into my life in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time. The anxiety, the depression, the moments of hypervigilance that made it hard to trust anyone or relax. The flashbacks, emotional outbursts and deep exhaustion that seemed to come from nowhere… it was my body and mind trying to keep me safe.

I talk honestly about what those signs looked like for me, the physical and emotional toll it took and what helped me start to cope, process and eventually, begin to heal.

For me, the allopathic route of medication didn’t feel aligned. That doesn’t mean it’s wrong, it just means we all deserve options. I chose a more holistic path, leaning into modalities like breathwork, meditation, hypnosis and other nervous system regulating tools. I didn’t just want to mask the pain, I wanted to understand it and work through it.

Healing isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s not about being 100% okay all the time. It’s a life-long journey of choosing to meet yourself with compassion every single day. Some days I’m thriving while others I’m just getting through. But I no longer choose to suffer in silence. I live a life I have created and a life I now love.

If you’ve experienced trauma (recent or past) I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not broken and you’re definitely not alone. Tune in now and let’s walk this healing path together, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time.

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Meet Christina, a proud mum of two who made the brave move from Indonesia to Australia, chasing a new life filled with hope and opportunity. In the beginning, her marriage felt strong and full of dreams for the future. But after the birth of their children and the pressures of a struggling business, cracks began to show.

Cultural differences and being so far from home left Christina without a reference point for what was acceptable and without a village to lean on. What unfolded was a different kind of domestic violence, not physical, but emotional, controlling and deeply manipulative.

Today, Christina shares her powerful story of saying 'enough is enough', of losing everything in her marriage except her greatest treasures, her children. From that rock-bottom moment, she rebuilt with a new job, a new degree and a new purpose for life.

This is a story of resilience, courage, and what it truly means to start over on your own terms.

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses experiences of domestic violence, including emotional and psychological abuse. Please take care while listening and reach out for support if you need it.

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Welcome to Part VIII of my time with WA Police, the final chapter in a series that’s been deeply personal and incredibly emotional for me to share. A journey that spanned almost eight years and changed my life in ways I’m still learning to understand.

In this final instalment, I talk about the long, drawn-out process of medical retirement, the waiting and uncertainty. The months of living in limbo, unable to work, unable to plan, just… suspended. I open up about facing the Medical Board, having my future decided in just 15 minutes by people who didn’t know me, and the final decision from the Commissioner that brought it all to an end.

But through it all, I held my head high.

This story isn’t just about paperwork or process. It’s about grief. About letting go. About rediscovering my worth outside the uniform. And above all, it’s about honour. I gave a portion of my life to serve my community and my state and despite how it ended, I’ll always be proud of that. I’ll always be grateful.

So, if you’ve walked this road too, or if you’ve ever felt like your identity was tied to a title, a role or a uniform, I invite you to listen in. This episode is for you.

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