Airing time: Mondays at 5pm
Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time - the ancient art of sharing our experiences and wisdom with others. Stories can inspire, motivate, educate and comfort. Hearing of other people’s challenges can help us realise that we are not alone in the world.
Host Liz Fry feels that, in this digital world, now more than ever, the sharing of stories is vital. Liz is a Life Coach and incredibly passionate about people's mental health and wellbeing. She understands the power of walking our own journey and then sharing it with others who may be on the same journey or know of someone who is.
We look forward to sharing some of these stories Around the Fire, just as our ancestors did.
Will you join us?
Podcasts
To download an episode: Click the kiwifruit to go to the Around the Fire page on the accessmedia.nz site:
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Liz's Story of Sobriety
Heading in to Dry July, Liz shares her journey of drinking a lot to not drinking at all....
Duration: 00:28:23 | Date: 29 June, 2020
Kane's Story Pt 2 Vulnerability
Liz and Kane found there was a lot more to talk about vulnerability, sharks, asking for help, holding space and that we are never the only one going through 'stuff'
Duration: 00:38:53 | Date: 22 June, 2020
Kane's Story
Liz and Kane talk about boxing, self harm, finding a way of releasing, farming, looking after ourselves and being proactive about our mental health.
Duration: 00:34:45 | Date: 15 June, 2020
Ripple Effect
Liz starts this episode sharing a book from her Virtual Book Club, and talks about the ripple effect we can have on others. If you're totally honest, are your ripples currently negative or positive?
Duration: 00:28:43 | Date: 8 June, 2020
Liz and Jo Talk Loneliness
Liz and Jo talk about loneliness, connection, friendship, isolation, meaning, and more!
Duration: 00:28:12 | Date: 1 June, 2020
Liz Talks Courage
Liz shares some of her journey of courage, healing and hope.
Duration: 00:34:05 | Date: 25 May, 2020
Ross's Story
Ross shares some thoughts on resilience and supporting young people
Duration: 00:33:17 | Date: 18 May, 2020
The Unknown
Liz shares some thoughts and ideas that have helped her on her journey and may help you or someone close to you in upcoming weeks and months.
Duration: 00:34:43 | Date: 11 May, 2020
Jake's Story Pt. 2
Part 2 of 2 We delve a bit deeper and Jake talks about how music helped his healing journey and more about the masks men wear.
Duration: 00:40:10 | Date: 4 May, 2020
Jake's Story Pt. 1
Part 1 of 2, Jake Kiano Skinner shares his story of using different means to distract what was going on in his life, and his pursuit of happiness
Duration: 00:28:55 | Date: 27 April, 2020
Juliet's Story
Juliet McLean, local songwriter and performer here in New Plymouth, shares her passion for music and creativity and how it has been such a pivotal part of her journey of healing.
Duration: 00:29:58 | Date: 20 April, 2020
Jenny and Justine
The third part in this mini series Jenny and Justine come together and share more tips and ideas from their healing journey.
Duration: 00:30:58 | Date: 13 April, 2020
Justine's Story
Justine Laidlaw shares her story of junk food and substance dependency, anxiety, depression and healing from stage 3 colon cancer.
Duration: 00:32:56 | Date: 6 April, 2020
Jenny's Story
Jenny Kennedy shares her story of perfection, burnout, her recovery from 'incurable cancer', and the underlying impact of childhood abuse.
Duration: 00:32:03 | Date: 30 March, 2020