Journey To Worthy - with Vanessa Haldane: Recent Episodes
Vanessa Haldane
I am your host Vanessa Haldane, founder of Journey To Worthy and the #WorthinessMovement. Traumatic events, societal ideals, bullying, abuse, mental illness and the pressure we have put upon us by others, as well as ourselves leave us all doubting our self worth. No woman should feel this way and I have made it my mission to create a community of women who are welcomed without judgement or without prejudice, into the #journeytoworthy Army. Together we will learn to love ourselves, overcome past trauma, set personal boundaries to live a full and happy life and KNOW WE ARE WORTHY of love, respect and acceptance.
This episode discusses domestic violence and sexual assault.
Please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if this triggers you - or give this episode a miss xox
On todays episode Bella Reeves, A Domestic Violence advocate, speaks openly and honestly on her experience escaping DV and her current situation - taking her child hood abuser to court.
Bella speaks openly about her terrifying life in a dv relationship, her drug and alcohol addiction and how she has become a positive beacon of hope for women everywhere.
You can find more of Bella here: Domestic Violence Fighter (@bybellareeves) • Instagram photos and videos
Support: www.journey-to-worthy.com/support
Host - Vanessa Haldane @journeytoworthyofficial
Join the Journey To Worthy Army, view our mission and helplines and Purchase apparel www.journey-to-worthy.com
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On todays episode Tamara Northam speaks openly and honestly on her job as a mother and stripper, living in Byron Bay.
We delve deep into how stripping has actually helped Tamara feel more empowered than ever and enabled her to be a better person, mother and friend.
She fills us in on her biggest tip, common misconceptions and why she loves her job.
You can find more of Tamara here T 🍃 (@tamaranortham) • Instagram photos and videos
Support: www.journey-to-worthy.com/support
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
Join the Journey To Worthy, view our mission and helplines and Purchase merch www.journey-to-worthy.com
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We chat to Millie about why she photographs womens bodies and how it is helping them regain confidence and love themselves more.
The body positivity movement comes under debate again we discuss how negative body image can affect all shapes and sizes.
Find Millie here @mbrandphotography
Support: www.journey-to-worthy.com/support
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
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In January 2016, then 16 year old, Brianna Creenaune was severely burned in a fire that completely destroyed her home, and nearly took her life.
Now, fully recovered, Brianna shares her physical and emotional pain awakening from a coma to discover she had burns to over 60% of her body and required amputation of some fingers and toes.
She will inspire you with her resilience, strength, bravery and next level of self love.
Support: www.journey-to-worthy.com/support
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
Join the Journey To Worthy, view our mission and helplines and Purchase merch www.journey-to-worthy.com
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BONUS EPISODE
On this bite sized episode I discuss work place sexual harrassment and share my personal experience, as well as 2 voice memos from listeners recounting theirs.
During recording I decided to Google the name of the man who had harassed me, during a professional photo shoot, and was shocked with what I found!
Support: www.journey-to-worthy.com/support
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
Join the Journey To Worthy, view our mission and helplines and Purchase merch www.journey-to-worthy.com
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On todays episode we meet Tayla - born with Moebius syndrome and unable to smile. This inspirational woman faces a lifetime of bullying with positivity and humour.
We discuss
- Living with Moebius Syndrome
- Overcoming bullying and self hatred
- Suicidal to self loving
- an inspirational woman facing a lifetime of bullying , with positivity and humour.
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
Join the Journey To Worthy, view our mission and helplines and Purchase merch www.journey-to-worthy.com
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We discuss
- Factors that contribute to Eating Disorders
- How to approach someone you suspect has at ED
- Language surrounding disordered eating
- Tips to improve your body image , in every day life
Support:https://www.facebook.com/groups/423866528290394
Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation
1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
Purchase merch and support The Butterfly Foundation - www.journey-to-worthy.com
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We discuss the smart steps Riley Hemson (@healthychick101) took BEFORE embarking on a career as an influencer, starting her own athleisure brand, body confidence, curve modeling and Riley answers all the questions you ASKED via my IG stories.
Find Riley here:
Instagram: @healthychick101
Youtube: Healthychick101!
Remmie By Riley : www.remmiebyriley.com
@remmiebyriley
Support:https://www.facebook.com/groups/423866528290394
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
Purchase merch and support The Butterfly Foundation - www.journey-to-worthy.com
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This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse and violence. If you feel this may be a trigger, please skip this one and refer to the support numbers below.
Creating conversation around abuse and , specifically, coercive control eventuated in my own husband realising that some of his behaviours were abusive.
Listen as we explore this and hear from a male, who wants to help end domestic abuse and violence.
Support:https://www.facebook.com/groups/423866528290394
Mens Referral Service - 1300 766 491 https://ntv.org.au
Mensline - 1300 789 978 https://mensline.org.au
Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
1800 RESPECT, National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Sign the petition to criminlise Coercive ControlAre Media wants to criminalise coercive control | Now To Love
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
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We discuss negative body image and unpack Khloe Kardashians response to THAT photo!
Listen as I explore how the Kardashians have created the blue print for a self obsessive, narcissistic generation and how they have fallen victim to the manufactured, unachievable image - that THEY helped create.
Support:https://www.facebook.com/groups/423866528290394
Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation
Host - Vanessa Haldane @vanessahaldane_
Purchase merch and support The Butterfly Foundation - www.journey-to-worthy.com
Facebook Group - Join the Army
Rosine is our beautiful body positivity role model, who is bubbly, funny and full of life. She inspires with talk on how she turned her mindset around to love and appreciate her body - so much so that she became a diverse plus size model making her mark in the industry.
However half way through the episode she reveals her lowest point in her life, a point that saw her and her 2 year old baby, nearly lose their lives - in quite shocking circumstances.
There is a TRIGGER WARNING for this epsiode as we do talk about suicide/filicide
Please call Lifeline if you are experiencing distress
Australia - Lifeline 13 11 14
Todays Topics
- Childhood self esteem and how it translates as an adult
- Self Forgiveness
- Body Positivity
- Life after a shocking near death experience
- Strength in asking for help
- How to become a plus size model
Nicole Mann is the CEO of Everi-body Model Management - a new, diverse agency on the Gold Coast in Australia.
She spills the tea on backstage New York fashion shows, as well as shaing with us how she came to own and run her own agency her in Aus.
We discuss
- Diversity in the Australian Market
- Backstage of a Savage x Fenty show
- How Everi-Body came to be
- How the industry could still improve
and so much more
You can check out Everi here -
www.everi-body.com
E V E R I Model Management (@everi_body) • Instagram photos and videos
About | Everi-Body (everi-body.com)
!!! TRIGGER WARNING!!!
This is episode contains explicit details surround physical and sexual violence and may be triggering to some listeners.
Please use your discretion
Adelle Ferguson was just 5 years old when she was first raped and tortured by her , then, step father.
Her story is heartbreaking and details a decade of violence, fear and low self worth - however Journey To Worthy is all about inspiring women who have overcome adversity and Adelle is an absolute testament to the ability to live a life of happiness, after trauma.
You will need some tissues for this one, come with us on this journey of resilience and survival.
Instagram: AdelleFerguson|Consciousparent (@adelle.ferguson) • Instagram photos and videos
Susie Day is a 20 something ;) , part time sex columnist for The Business Collection Magazine.
Today we talk about
- Sex and self worth
- Porn and the effect it is having
- Slut shaming
- Realities of female orgasm
and generally have a laugh and open discussion.
This is definitely one for the adults.
Instagram: Susie (@sexwithsusie_) • Instagram photos and videos
Sex With Susie column: Sex With Susie | businesscollectionmagazine
ABOUT JENNY
Jenny is an award-winning comedian and cabaret artist, who has performed all over the world and resides in Brisbane, Qld. On todays episode we discuss how Jenny uses humour to create community, and navigate dark times.
This chat is as funny as it is raw and open and other areas we cover are
- Life after traumatic loss at 5
- Self preservation
- Grief and mental illness
- Bipolar II disorder
- Becoming a comedian and clown doctor
- Creating a community with Funny Mummies
Check out Jenny and when she will be performing
Comedian and MC - Brisbane - Jenny Wynter
Check the Funny Mummies website for tour dates and to join the Facebook Group
Home | Funny Mummies
Instagram
Jenny Wynter (@jenwynter) • Instagram photos and videos
TRIGGER WARNING
Please use your own discretion when listening and call Lifeline13 11 14, for crisis support.
This episode contains material involving sexual assault and paedophilia
Fighting for herself and others to have the right to speak Ashleigh Rae was just 13 when a man she met on a family camping trip, began grooming and raping her.
She was subsequently let down by the system and turned to the media to share her story. It was then that Ashleigh was informed that ,under victim gag laws, she could face up to 4 months jail for speaking out about her experience, using using her real name
She is now one of a group of people who are a part of the #letusspeak campaign.
Instagram: ashleigh.rae.advocate
Article: #LetUsSpeak: Man sexually assaults, rapes girl, 13, after camping trip | Exclusive (news.com.au)
Victoria Vanstone claims that her story is 's not a tale of misery and childhood trauma that’s lead to a life of addiction. It’s the story a very normal girl with a very ordinary socially acceptable drinking habit. It’s a journey from a binge-drinking youth to a responsible - yet pissed up parent at long boozy play dates. It’s about understanding and changing habits"
We talk about:
- alcoholism and it's acceptance in society
- Drinking and parenting
- 1000 days of sobriety
- Creating a community for 'Sober curious' women
- Drink shaming (on those that don't!)
and so much more
You can see/hear/read more from Victoria over at
Home | drunkmummysobermummy
Join the Sober Social Network - Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/913823235768685 InstagramDrunk Mummy Sober Mummy (@drunkmummysobermummy) • Instagram photos and videos
A Teacher, School Guidance Counsellor, and working towards becoming a Psychologist, Crystal and I speak on topics such as
- Generational Trauma
- Attachment style relationships
- Importance of healing trauma
and more...
Find out more about The Gentle Counsellor and how Crystal can help you
http://thegentlecounsellor.com
Instagram
Crystal 👋 | Gentle Parenting (@thegentlecounsellor) • Instagram photos and videos
Willo is a brave single mum who left behind property and a thriving business to escape an abusive relationship. With a toddler and a new born baby she fled and shares with us the journey to finding her feet.
Facing homelessness Willo decided to turn her experience into a business to help other single parents and created - Share Abode; A co living platform to empower single parents.
Topics Discussed
Domestic violence
Leaving Domestic Violence
Financial security and self worth following DV
Single motherhood
Creation of Share Abode
Instagram: @shareabode
Website: www.shareabode.com.au (FREE to register)
If the Name Lauren Huntriss sounds familiar - then you are probably a fan of the reality TV series "Married At First Sight". Loz shares with us her Journey To Worthy overcoming low self esteem and chronic pain to looking for love on a reality TV series.
She is funny, bright, insightful and reveals some amazing truths on "reality" TV and also provides tips for listeners on how to overcome that self loathing to live a happy fulfilled life where you know your worth!
Topics Discussed
- Chronic pain
- Cystic acne and self esteem
- Anxiety and overcoming it
- Reality TV - spills some tea!
Allessandia helps women overcome negative self talk and body image with her body positivity Freedom coaching service. A mumma, and newly engaged, now fiancé - Lessy uses her own experience with body negativity to help women call in a life of passion and purpose.
Today we discuss
- Body Freedom
- Body Blame
- Comparison and Jealousy
- Self sabotage
and
- cultivating confidence
You can find Lessy on Instagram - @allessandiamontana
Enjoy this one - it's full of juiciness!
Peta Bobbine is the founder of Build a Brotherhood - a support network for men.
She shares with us her traumatic childhood, journey to a sober life after addiction as well as her experiences with endometriosis.
I encourage you to listen to the end, when Peta reveals how her brothers suicide led to her creating Build a Brotherhood and the magic that she, and co owner Leah, have created in support groups, events and help for men.
Topics covered
-Childhood abuse and trauma
-Disordered eating
-Substance abuse
-Finding worth to become sober
-Endometriosis and fibromyalgia
-Suicide and mens mental health
You can find Build a brotherhood here-
Instagram: @_buildabrotherhood
Website: www.buildabrotherhood.com
Rosie Luik is now a successful mumma of four, model, presenter, business woman and author.
For years her insecurities held her back from following her dreams and it wasn't until she nearly died, that Rosie realised how short life really is.
As Queensland's very FIRST altruistic surrogate, Rosie was thrust into the spotlight and gave , not only her body, but very nearly - her life, bringing twins into the world for a friend.
Rosie now helps other women fulfil their dreams and hopes the interview will serve as inspiration to others to not wait until its to late to put yourself first.
You can find Rosie:
Instagram : @rosie_luik
www.rosieluik.com
Social Media agency: @mum-network
www.mumnetwork.com.au
Roxy is a country girl, a mum a wife and food photography superstar, who shares her “no diet” approach to eating on her Instagram @nourishing_roxy. Roxy is a , soon to be, qualified nutritionist with dreams of becoming a naturopath. In todays episode we explore her disordered eating patterns, her personal journey to worthy, anxiety and how we can all eat whatever we want - with her "no diet" approach.
Topics
- Unhealthy attitude to food
- Anxiety
- Eating intuitively
Ann Toscano spent her childhood believing she was sick - physically and mentally, due to a mother with Munchausen By Proxy. Her traumatic childhood continued with sexual abuse and extreme psychological abuse. Now having overcome cervical cancer and still suffering from Lupus, endometriosis, inter cranial hypertension and mental health issues Ann has created a space for others with Bent But Not Breaking. She shares her highs and her lows with a raw intensity that is sometimes heart breaking but always inspiring.
Some of the content in this episode is hard to hear - but worth it to see how powerful we ALL are in overcoming our trauma and using our power through healing - to help others. You can find Ann on Instagram - @bentbutnotbreaking and facebook - BentButNotBreaking. At the end of this episode Ann reads an original poetry piece that left me in tears - well worth the listen
Binge Eating disorder is , an often ignored, eating disorder affecting many men and women in Australia. Holly speaks openly with us about her experience, her Gastric sleeve surgery and how she treats her ED to this day.
Holly is an open book and inspiring in so many ways - from her raw and real posts on social media, to her infectious laugh and kind personality. This episode provides such an amazing insight into disordered eating and I know you will walk away from this ep, having learned something valuable.
You can find Holly on Instagram - @iwillwintheweightbattle.
This episode we delve deep into the life of Kate and her Journey To Worthy following years of drug addiction, toxic relationships and life as a single Mum to a child with additional needs.
Kate speaks with such honesty and holds nothing back, when speaking of her addiction days. She provides an amazing insight into how easily the addiction takes hold, why it takes hold and most importantly - Kate shares how she made it out the other side to live a happy, healthy positive life.
You can follow Kates journey - or send her a message of love and support - on Instagram @kate.nolen
Welcome to the very first episode. I felt it only fitting that I speak on the introductory episode to help you understand the "why" behind my creation of The Journey To Worthy and subsequent merchandise, events and this podcast.
This is my story - my truth - and I open up about things I have never spoken about before. I connect the dots on my traumatic past to discover why I made the decisions I did later in life, and chose the behaviour I did.
WARNING: This episode contains discussion on sexual abuse, assault, violence, drug use, pregnancy loss, suicide and may be a trigger for some people.