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 privacy information.

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: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 @storiesthatstir  Head to our Patreon to join the movement: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesthatStirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bettina had no idea that a massage could change her life ... but that is exactly what happened. In these defining moments of change, we have two options: We either choose to use them as springboards for change or we become a victim of our circumstances. Stories that Stir will be back in 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unplanned pregnancy can be stressful, complex and a difficult situation at any age. Though what if it's 1973 and you are a teenager, too young to understand that no matter what choice you decide upon, you truly are at the cross-roads to your future life.  Stories that Stir will be back in 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, a PR professional and restaurateur, had his world thrown upside down, when he was charged with the commercial supply of psychedelic drugs and locked up in a maximum security prison. It was only when he'd lost everything, that he found his calling: stand-up comedy. Next show: Here’s the link: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-choices Theme: CHOICES Date: Tuesday 18th Oct Time: 7pm – 9.45 Location: No. 5 Bar and Restaurant, AlexandriaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta travelled to the other side of the world to reconnect with herself after experiencing traumatic grief. In this story, she shares how by grounding in the immense wisdom of the Indigenous Achuar culture, she learnt unique ways of seeing, knowing and being. Next show: Here’s the link: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-choices Theme: CHOICES Date: Tuesday 18th Oct Time: 7pm – 9.45 Location: No. 5 Bar and Restaurant, AlexandriaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 35, singer, Corinne Gibbons thought she had lost everything. In the wake of losing her sister, major surgery and her marriage ending, she lost her voice and the will to perform. Hear how she re-found her spark of life, changing countless of lives in the process. Next event: Here’s the link: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-choices Theme: CHOICES Date: Tuesday 18th Oct Time: 7pm – 9.45 Location: No. 5 Bar and Restaurant, Alexandria  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when "The Truth" turns out to be so wrong? Born into an insular cult that operates in plain sight, Sacha faced the challenge of breaking out of his echo chamber. Hear how Sacha is reclaiming an authentic happy life with purpose and meaning. Next event: Here’s the link: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-that-stir-choices Theme: CHOICES Date: Tuesday 18th Oct Time: 7pm – 9.45 Location: No. 5 Bar and Restaurant, Alexandria    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.