Resilience Mindset
The Resilience Mindset podcast is a weekly podcast series by the Queen of Resilience. Justine Martin interviews guests on stories of overcoming adversity, building inner strength, and how to get back up when kicked down so hard. The interviews are raw, honest, and open. Justine’s natural vibrancy and vivacious personality allow her to connect seamlessly with her guests.
Episodes
101 episodes
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Nicole Spehar
Meet Nicole Spehar—an athlete, massage therapist, and advocate who has spent her life defying expectations. Born with cerebral palsy, Nicole has never let challenges stand in her way, proving time and again that determination and adaptability c...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Lateisha Gizycki
Meet Lateisha Gizycki—a childcare educator, postgraduate student, and a determined advocate for self-discovery. Diagnosed with anxiety and depression in childhood and more recently with ADHD, Lateisha has navigated life’s challenges with resili...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Jodey McMurray
Meet Joedy Mcmurray a proud father of three and grandfather of five, Joedy has spent his life overcoming challenges with determination and grit. A former scaffolder and FIFO worker in the mines, Joedy’s life took a dramatic turn in 2016 when a ...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Jenni Strauch
Meet Jenni Strauch—an artist, surf club volunteer, and proud cat mum from Geelong. As she approaches her 40th birthday, Jenni celebrates a life of creativity, independence, and resilience, made possible by a strong support network of family, fr...
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11:45
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Jaclyn Davie
Meet Jaclyn Davie, a dedicated advocate, artist, and full-time worker in the disability sector. Having lived in Geelong for 13 years, Jaclyn’s journey has been one of resilience, self-discovery, and breaking barriers, despite living with disabi...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Fiona Demark
Meet Fiona Demark—a proud mother, who has spent her life overcoming obstacles with resilience and creativity. Diagnosed with Rod-Cone Dystrophy at a young age, Fiona was told she might one day lose her sight, but she refused to let that d...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Donna Bolch
Meet Donna Bolch—a mother, wife, artist, and advocate who approaches life with humour, resilience, and creativity. Living with fibromyalgia and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Donna faces constant challenges, from chronic pain to neurol...
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16:52
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Diane Barclay
Meet Diane Barclay—a proud Geelong native whose life is a testament to resilience, humour, and adaptability. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, Diane has never let her condition define her. At nearly 75 years old, she continues to embra...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Deb Fribbins
Meet Deb Fribbins, a seasoned professional and passionate advocate. Diagnosed with diabetes over 25 years ago, Deb has balanced her health, career, and personal life with grace and determination. With decades of experience in retail, including ...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Dave Sayers
Meet Dave Sayers—a business owner, mental health advocate, and survivor of profound loss. Growing up in Gippsland, Victoria, Dave’s life took a devastating turn when he lost his partner in a car accident at just 21. Grief reshaped his world, le...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Darihan Mullenger
Darihan Mullenger—an artist, advocate, and resilient force who has found strength through creativity. Living with fibromyalgia, autism, and chronic pain, Darihan has navigated life-changing challenges with determination, discovering a renewed s...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Darcy and Julie Fisher
Darcy and Julie Fisher. At 18 years old, Darcy is a vibrant young man with a love for basketball, dancing, and music—especially Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses. His infectious joy and intuitive nature bring light to those around h...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Craig and Rizza Young
Meet Craig and Rizza Young—a recently married couple whose story is one of resilience, love, and faith. Craig, living with epilepsy since childhood, and Rizza, managing rheumatic heart disease and vision loss, have never let their disabilities ...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Cory Schwarzkopf
Cory, a devoted husband, father, and passionate advocate for invisible disabilities. A former manhole builder in civil construction, Cory’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative joint dis...
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16:33
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Claire Pritchard
Claire Pritchard, a spirited woman navigating life with determination and grace as she manages the complexities of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). A passionate traveller and former nurse, Claire has become a powerful advocate for raising a...
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27:45
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Christine Turner
Meet Christine Turner, affectionately known as “Ducky” by her friends at JUZT Art. Christine is a proud mother, grandmother, and artist whose story exemplifies resilience, creativity, and determination. Living with her disability hasn’t been ea...
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9:44
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Allyson Brown
Allyson Brown, a true force of resilience and empowerment. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2005 during her PhD, Allyson has faced immense challenges but refused to let them define her. From completing her doctorate in forensic analyti...
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20:50
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Ally and Matt Wakefield
Ally and Matt Wakefield, whose journey together highlights the power of resilience, love, and adaptability in the face of disabilities.Ally has faced significant health challenges, living with a disability that has profoundly impacted h...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Alison Connely
Alison Connely—a proud mum, wife, and passionate advocate who balances life with cerebral palsy and other health challenges. Alison is the driving force behind My Choice Group, an NDIS-registered provider in Geelong, where she and her family wo...
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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Raegan Cavagnino
Meet Raegan Cavagnino, a woman of extraordinary resilience, determination, and advocacy. Born blind, Raegan has never let her disability define her—instead, she has embraced challenges, turned them into opportunities, and proven time and again ...
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21:09
Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Jodie Buckley
Meet Jodie Buckley—a devoted mother, former baker and aged care worker, and a woman of immense resilience. Diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PMMS), Jodie has had to redefine her independence, adapting to a life that looks d...
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16:39
Whispers of Resilience Our MS Stories Podcast S3 EP26 - Beth Wurcker
Beth was born in a small town in the upper Hunter Valley in NSW, the third of 4 children. Her family lived on a property along with her beloved grandparents.After finishing her schooling at a Sydney boarding school Beth had a number of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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33:13
Whispers of Resilience Our MS Stories Podcast S3 EP25 - John Van De Putt
John Van De Putt's life has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Born to Dutch immigrant parents, he had a great childhood with many siblings. He achieved success in sports and business, but his life took a turn when diagnosed with multiple ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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23:38
Whispers of Resilience Our MS Stories Podcast S3 EP24 - Lachlan Terry
Lachlan Terry led a vibrant, active life until the unsettling prospect of being confined to a wheelchair emerged. In his 42 years, he had avoided debilitating injuries, relying on a mix of good luck and management. The gradual and unexpected on...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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21:18
Whispers of Resilience Our MS Stories Podcast S3 EP 23 - Kerrie Sculac
Kerrie was born in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1975. She is a disability advocate and uses her lived experience of disability to help perform her role as a community member of her local council Access and Incl...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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