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
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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
Talking Happiness
Amy McAuley is back again to celebrate International Day of Happiness and talk more about her Happy 100 Club!
Duration: 00:33:43 | Date: 23 March, 2020
Francesca's Story Pt. 2
The second part of Francesca Eldridge's story of OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder, and just how much it took over her life. Francesca kindly also shares some facts about this commonly misunderstood disorder.
Duration: 00:30:13 | Date: 16 March, 2020
Francesca's Story Part 1
Over two episodes, this week and next, Francesca Eldridge shares her story of OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder, and just how much it took over her life. Francesca kindly also shares some facts about this commonly misunderstood disorder.
Duration: 00:30:20 | Date: 9 March, 2020
Curiosity
Liz shares her passion for leading a 'curiosity driven life', how this can lead to more confidence, and new experiences in our world.
Duration: 00:35:14 | Date: 2 March, 2020
Geoff's Story
Geoff 'Polly' Polglase shares his story of coming out the Air Force, and the effect on his mental health, his parents splitting up, and losing his Dad to suicide at a young age.
Duration: 00:29:27 | Date: 24 February, 2020
Nikki's Story
Nikki Williams talks about trauma, shame, PTSD and giving ourselves permission to heal
Duration: 00:28:23 | Date: 17 February, 2020
Amy's Story
Amy McAuley shares how she got over depression, eating disorders and alcohol abuse through finding exercise, a passion that keeps her healthy to this day.
Duration: 00:30:12 | Date: 10 February, 2020
Lilith's Story
Lilith White shares how dance and art helped her through her traumas and how healing these can be for some.
Duration: 00:29:35 | Date: 3 February, 2020
Kim's Story
Kim Knight shares how sometimes we don't know what we don't know, and it was only later in life did Kim understand that what happened in her childhood was not normal or healthy.
Duration: 00:35:17 | Date: 27 January, 2020
Liz's Story
Liz, the host of the show, kicks off sharing her story of codependency, depression and alcohol abuse, which resulted in a life changing 'trip' to New Zealand...
Duration: 00:31:35 | Date: 20 January, 2020
Sweet Talk with guest Liz Fry
Around the Fire is a new broadcast, launching this week. Meet Liz Fry, Life Coach and presenter, as she shares her why.
Duration: 57:38 | Date: 21 January, 2020