Content Warning: Domestic violence, suicidal ideation, drug use.

This story was shared by Bianca, who escaped an abusive relationship and quit drugs after falling pregnant. And yet her ex-partner still refused to leave her alone. Struggling with a broken legal system, it was the love for her children that kept her going in the darkest times. 

Funded by Anglicare WA and produced by Centre for Stories, Against All Odds is a collection of lived experiences of homelessness, housing insecurity and financial distress. These stories reflect on experiencing a broken system. Although these struggles happened many years ago for some of them, their stories were ironically recorded during Australia’s cost-of-living crisis in 2023, which continues today. The public health issues of homelessness and poverty are as relevant as ever for many modern families. Here, our storytellers share what they believe needs to change about that system.

Find out more and support our mission at www.centreforstories.com.

Against All Odds - Bianca

Rob grew up in a secular home in Melbourne. His mother was an atheist, but his father became a Seventh-day Adventist when he was a teenager. His Dad actively shared with him the things he was learning about God, but Rob rebelled against it in order to look "cool" among his friends. 

Driven by peer pressure, Rob continued on this rebellious path for many years. One day, Rob experienced something that completely shook him up to the core. Suddenly he realised that the things his Dad had shared with him must be true. He could not dismiss these convictions despite trying to. 

How did Rob respond to these convictions? How did he leave his rebellious path to pursue a life that is fully committed to God? Listen to hear Rob's compelling story.

Interview with Rob Keenan - 2402

One More Hit

In 2014 Rabbi Sacks recorded six thoughts for Ellul, providing wisdom and guidance as he reflected on the year gone by, and the new year soon to begin.

Here, a visit to a rehabilitation centre for young teenagers who experienced difficulties with heroin additions allowed Rabbi Sacks to find a new way to think about teshuvah, forgiveness, and the laws God has given us for life.

Find the full recordings and transcripts from these thoughts here: rabbisacks.org/archive/thoughts-for-ellul/

Thoughts for Ellul: "The Love That Says No" - recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2014

Flower Ya Jukulyn

Let Her Go

Let Her Go (ft. INNOCENTIO)

Too much drugs, is bad... Myself and a couple friends were Jamming, Tara came up with the introductory bass-line (I also used it as the outro). Thorn helped a lot with programming the drums in, and I kinda took it from there... The lyrics are about a friends battle with drug addiction, primarily ketamine. I hope you realise how worried we all are about you bro!   

White Sand

Breaking the Chains Ep.1 Drug addiction. Today we invite two guests onto the segment to talk about their experience, consequences, and outcomes to their recovery of drugs.

Breaking The Chains Ep.1 Drug Addiction

In this deeply moving episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Lisa Quinto, a woman whose personal journey through her daughter’s 15-year struggle with drug addiction led her to a profound calling. Lisa now helps other mothers navigate the pain and uncertainty of addiction through her unique coaching practice, incorporating the power and sensitivity of horses to offer healing and support.

Lisa’s path has been filled with hardship—she has overcome a learning disability, endured severe bullying, and even survived as a homeless mother with an infant. Yet through resilience and determination, she has turned her lived experience into a source of strength, offering guidance and hope to those facing similar battles.

This episode is an emotional and inspiring conversation about perseverance, healing, and the incredible ability to rise above adversity. Lisa’s wisdom and unwavering spirit will leave you feeling empowered to keep going, even in the most difficult times.

🌎 Learn more at lisaquintowellness.com

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music for this episode: ES_My Moment - Rippled Stone, ES_Inspiration - Megan Wofford, ES_Morning Rises - Airae, ES_Every Tribe and Tongue - JOYSPRING, ES_Every Tribe and Tongue - JOYSPRING
Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Season 3 Ep 19: Lisa Quinto, Helping Mothers Of Addicts

     This is a serious sad song that deals with drug addiction and the loss of a loved one due to drugs. I have never dealt with that personally but I know families that have and it's devestating to say the least. It's a tough subject but I tend to write about everything and this is a subject we should be thinking about more often. It's about a husband dealing with his wife's drug addiction and how he doesn't want to go on living without her, so he's pleading for her to stop. 
     My wife and I were dealing with her Breast Cancer around the time I was writing this song and after surgery she had to go through Chemo and radiation treatment. Not a very good time for us, I was so worried, I guess that's where the music must have originated. I remember this really sad and depressing feeling following me around for many months too, like a dark cloud! Having to see a loved one going through all that is the worst!
             Charlie really did a good Job singing this one, I didn't do so well playing the piano, sounds a bit clunky,  but I'm not a pianist, I play mainly by ear and I don't read or write music at all, it all comes from the heart.

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/Da2gsoT4DHI

       The video was very challenging and I tried to follow the lyrics as close as possible. I applied some eye-candy here and there but it's basically very straight forward. If anyone knows of someone that is struggling with drug addition, PLEASE help them out before it's too late! Thank you to everyone that stopped by and watched the video and listened to the song! Living life alone is a very painful thing! Take care of yourselves and God bless!🙏✌🏼

“WITHOUT YOU”

MY ONE AND ONLY FEAR, APPEARS, 
IS CLEAR TO ME NOW,     
TO BE ALIVE IN THIS WONDERFUL WORLD,      
TO BE ALIVE IN THIS WONDERFUL WORLD,   
WITHOUT YOU,
             
I’LL SUSTAIN ALL PAIN, IN VAIN, 
BUT NEVER MY LOVE,      
TO BE ALIVE IN THIS WONDERFUL WORLD,    
TO BE ALIVE IN THIS WONDERFUL WORLD,   
WITHOUT YOU,

TAKE AWAY MY SIGHT,         
MY VERY WILL TO FIGHT,         
EVERY POSSESSION THAT I OWN,          
EVERY FACT I MIGHT HAVE KNOWN,        
IT’S ALL WORTHLESS WHEN YOU’RE GONE,         
WHAT’S THE USE IN GOING ON?        
WHAT’S THE SENSE IN IT?       
LIFE IS MEANINGLESS,       
WITHOUT YOU,
               
AN ETERNITY IN HELL, I’D DWELL, 
BUT NEVER A DAY,     
TO BE ALIVE IN THIS WONDERFUL WORLD,   
TO BE ALIVE IN THIS WONDERFUL WORLD,   
WITHOUT YOU, 
WITHOUT YOU, 
WITHOUT YOU,
WITHOUT YOU. 
                      
BY JIM VALDES © 2010

"WITHOUT YOU" (Video - https://youtu.be/Da2gsoT4DHI)

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Rachel Schneider, a woman who has turned immense grief into inspiring growth. As the Chief Inspiration Officer at Spirited Prosperity, Rachel shares her raw and emotional journey of losing her husband to ALS before the age of fifty, and the heavy responsibility of guiding her two young sons through the loss of their beloved father.

With heartfelt honesty, Rachel opens up about her eldest son’s struggle with addiction and her desperate efforts to support him through recovery. What follows is a remarkable transformation—one that led Rachel to write her book The Widow Chose Red, and to step boldly into a new life she never imagined.

Rachel now spends her days speaking at events, writing, and empowering women in midlife and beyond to nurture their body, mind, and spirit. Her story is a tribute to resilience, purpose, and the magic of embracing every chapter—no matter how painful or unexpected.

🌐 Website: www.spiritedprosperity.com
📘 Book: The Widow Chose Red (available on Amazon)
📱 Facebook: Rachel Kerr Schneider
▶️ YouTube: Rachel Kerr Schneider

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music for this episode: ES_The Desolate Path - Rikard From, ES_Sad Beauty - Jon Bjork,  ES_Beauty and Peace - Damon Greene, ES_Synesthesia - Clarence Reed, ES_Not Enough to Give - Sleeping Vines, ES_Archipelago - Isobelle Walton.
Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Season 3 Ep 29: Rachel Schneider, Putting the "I" Back in Spirit

Dr. Eugene C Santillano
Addiction Medicine Specialist
 
Dr. Santillano is a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine with over two decades of experience delivering comprehensive medical care. Since 2015, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing outpatient addiction treatment programs within indigent care clinics in Santa Cruz County. His expertise lies in building strong community partnerships and providing accessible care. A  passionate advocate for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dr.  Santillano is dedicated to integrating this modality into primary and urgent care settings to optimize patient outcomes and promote recovery. 


Visit: addictionchangeexperts.com/
Visit: ketamineplus.addictionchangeexperts.com
Choose Help, Choose Hope, 
Email: ChooseChange@ACEMedical.biz
Text (408) 337-6383

Dr. Eugene C Santillano

Bang bang! (prod. Jaddex)

Grim Reaper(Gray Death)

A song about addiction, for fans of Failure, A Perfect Circle, and Nothing — a hypnotic blend of flanged guitars, eerie ambience, and raw alt-rock tension. Dreamgaze, Noise Rock, Shoegaze, Post-Grunge. Eerie, Gritty, Hypnotic, Dark, Experimental.

Chicken Sh*t

This interview first aired on Friday the 8th of August, 2025 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.

One FM Breakfast announcer Plemo talks to Paul Coopers about his Goulburn Valley Fresh Start Foundation.  He talks about what they do and this Saturday's Brewing For Change at Shepparton Brewery.

Brewing For Change starts at 2pm at the Shepparton Brewery (Edward St Shepparton) tomorrow (Saturday the 9th of August, 2025).  

Listen to One FM Breakfast with Plemo live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am.

The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1.

Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131

PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited  and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

Paul Coopers from the Goulburn Valley Fresh Start Foundation

**I NEVER USE A.I. IN ANY OF MY SONGS!** Hi everybody, my name is Jim and I’m a songwriter, I've written over 300 songs, I play guitar, bass, piano, and am an okay lyricist.  I play all types of music and have my own recording studio.  I use no A.I. or DAW or any computers to make my songs, all the instruments are played by me live on a multitrack studio recorder and Charlie, my vocalist, sings most of my songs and also plays the Harmonica on several tracks. I'm not a pro or a great musician but I do what I can with the tools that I have! I belong to the "Keep Humans In Music Movement" (KHMM)! We're NOT perfect but we're REAL! Thanks everyone for listening and the world needs more music now, real music made by HUMANS not MACHINES! So let's all sing a song with our own voices, please! I do not consent to any of my songs or videos being used or sampled or lifted in any way or fashion. Take care!👍😎✌🏼.

***AI is FIRM NO - ALL MUSIC WRITTEN, ARRANGED AND PERFORMED BY ©Crackerjack**

©Crackerjack is a dynamic lead, rhythm, and bass guitarist whose sound is deeply rooted in blues-infused hard rock. 

With a musical style that channels the raw energy of Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Slash and AC/DC, along with influences from Guns N' Roses, Gary Moore, Hendrix, and SRV, his music is a powerful blend of intensity and finesse.

While firmly planted in hard rock, ©Crackerjack occasionally explores folk and acoustic sounds, adding depth and variety to his work.  ©CrackerJack handles all mastering, production and performing as well as playing all the instruments, other than drums, which he is soon to learn . Whilst his vocals are not the strongest, he sings with integrity, honesty and passion.

His discography includes several singles and a standout 5-track EP titled 'Life Stories,' which features everything from the driving rhythm of 'Husk' to the heartfelt ballad 'A Love Untold.'

Collaborations with his good friend Somewhere77' and Wendir. 

Discover ©Crackerjack on YouTube and Spotify, ITunes and more.


https://youtube.com/@crackerjack588?si=rFdqv0j2uwMYI1QJ

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FvsuLULrgdkl22yG4QVPj?si=m6WqxgpxRfykLMOUMqJqAg

Fraternal Order of Police, Silicon Valley Lodge 52 is dedicated to promoting and protecting members’ rights through strong representation, constantly working towards improving their safety and quality of life. Lodge 52 members work to improve their local community through volunteer support and financial assistance.

Lodge 52 was founded upon a foundation of unity, integrity and leadership. We are an active participant in law enforcement labor issues on the local, state and national levels.

Become a member today

For a wealth of life changing information visit:  3abnaustralia.org.au/radio/listen 

3ABN (Three Angels Broadcasting Network) Australia Radio is the "Mending Broken People Network," broadcasting Christian content 24/7.

Digital Music Artist - Producer - Composer - Lyricist - Song Writer

One FM Community Radio Station airs a range of programs, including  "Ethnic Programs"  (in languages other than English), specialist interview programs such as "Shepplife" and health programs (So Much More)which are podcast here.  We also podcast a range of local sports programs as part of our Super Saturday Sports Show.  
Goulburn Valley Community Radio Station  Inc. (One FM 98.5) podcast site operates under APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Rights Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) and ACMA (Australian Communications Media Authority) Licence Number  1385226/1.

The programs are recorded and first aired at One FM 98.5 Community Radio Station in Shepparton (Victoria, AUSTRALIA), and produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation or the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council.

All intro and outro music for So Much More podcasts are taken from Beneplacito Boogaloo composed by Terry Barbossa and Matt Holland.

Yooo, I'm Tyrone! I'm a guy with a passion for music... I'm physically fucked and mentally, well... let's just say I ain't normal in that regard either. I'm ok though 😂

Point is, I live for music and I would die for it, Freedom of expression and speech is what I strive for, unless it's hate based on race, sexual orientation and gender of course, fuck that shit. 

Anyways, I make a bunch of genres, like Hip-Hop, House, Punk, Phonk, Lo-Fi and EDM. I love all sorts and I will make all sorts.

All my music is produced by me (unless I used royalty free samples that are licensed) and all of the lyrical content is mine too, unless I feature or collaborate of course...

Anyways, I studied Music Tech n Production (level 3) for 4 years but I had to repeat the 1st year, due to being disabled as fuck... whilst living alone after I got kicked out for refusing to lie to social services for my parents at the time. Dumb Shit, anyway... basically starved myself for 3 years, to be able to get an iMac and other basic equipment, living off of the bare minimum sucks and I hope my music can take me to a better place.

About me in depth:
Nearly died, several times, had 5 ops (one of which was open stomach, 16 hours, while they hand cleaned my organs, cuz my bowel twisted n started leaking shit everywhere), 2 blood transfusions, I got a stoma and had to get the hang of walking again, after being bed ridden for 4-5 months and loosing 10KG of muscle mass... While I'm being pumped with drugs and artificial nutrients, via a tube they put through my neck... So they fucked my vocals, How lovely aye... I used to sing like Frank Sinatra, until that fateful day. Been recovering since late 2016 and I'm still a bit fucked up, but I refuse to stop, I refuse to give up. I didn't then, I refuse to give in to whatever hell is praying on me.

I characterized my music by an eclectic mix of deep basslines, ethereal melodies, and intricate percussion, My music transcends conventional genre boundaries. I known for ability to create immersive sonic experiences that transport listeners to otherworldly realms. My live performances are a testament to my skills as both a DJ and a performer, often featuring live instrumentation and real-time remixing.

Centre for Stories is a vibrant, inclusive literary arts and cultural organisation based in Perth, Western Australia. We use storytelling to inspire social cohesion and improve understanding of diverse communities. We cultivate stories that inspire thought, spark empathy and challenge intolerance, with a focus on empowering people whose experiences and perspectives are often marginalised.

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Follow the audio shiurim, lectures and speeches of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, global religious leader, philosopher, author of over 30 books and moral voice for our time. Rabbi Sacks served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth between September 1991 and September 2013. A full biography - together with an extensive online archive of Rabbi Sacks' work - is available at www.rabbisacks.org or you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rabbisacks.

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