Stories that Stir: Recent Episodes
Piccolo Podcasts
Stories that Stir delivers raw and personal stories relating to specific themes, as told by incredible humans from all walks of life. The stories are recorded live in front of an audience at the bi-monthly Sydney based ‘Stories that Stir’ event, which was created to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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, Alexandria
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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, Alexandria
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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
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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
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Anthony’s son’s eating disorder kicked in at age two. The food he was able to eat shrunk within months to only five items. After years of searching for a solution, help arrived in the form of a name, a LinkedIn profile, and an amorous opera singer.
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
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As an aspiring young journalist in her 20s, Annette Densham experienced bullying, sexism, nepotism and sexual harassment while working at News Ltd. She eventually took a stand by suing the huge media organisation. This is a true David vs Goliath story told by a woman who had the balls to take action in order to create change.
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Four years ago, Craig's beautiful, fit, 46-year-old wife had a near-fatal heart attack. She sustained long-term injuries to her brain and body. Craig shares the story of how he faced the trauma and horror of this, found a way to keep going and how he finally made peace with their new normal.
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From a small village town in Fiji, Arishma’s story of triumph over obstacles, adversity, and repeated setbacks, has defined her externally. However, her battle with a rare genetic condition has forced Arishma to fight within, which ultimately taught her the true meaning of courage.
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This man shares his courageous story of going to a sex-party on his own. If you want to know what happens, listen to this episode.
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Amborica migrated to Australia from East India, with no family or friendship support network, no professional contacts and without a job lined up. Amborica chose to bend the rules to seek her own identity and embrace life on her own terms.
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Being diagnosed with stage IV cancer David agreed to take part in a drug trial even though his doctors were unsure of the outcome. David had to learn to become comfortable with uncertainty. This journey through the crucible has been a catalyst for introspection, change, growth & acceptance.
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Growing up poor, Anne finds corporate success until her values are challenged, and her boyfriend is killed. Giving up everything she volunteers across the globe from laughing with a leper in India, washing a homeless woman’s feet in Australia and helping a blind man in Africa see.
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Call them transformations or reincarnations, Gopi has experienced profound shifts, both in his personal and professional lives. Gopi shares how listening to his truth, finally led him to a purposeful life – delivering goodness!
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At the age of 23, Sarah worked in an orphanage in post-communist Romania. As orphan Ema found her voice and her freedom, so too did Sarah, as she wrestled with her limited capacity, her faith, and the role she could play in alleviating the suffering of others.
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From hopeless and depressed to living a life with meaning and purpose. Eric will share how overcoming his ego & pride changed the course of his life to go from a disgruntled engineer to a health coach on a mission to make people happy, healthy, and strong.
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Naomi wasn't always the Lebanese lesbian comedian she is today. She used to be a door knocking Jehovah's Witness and found that when one door closes, another is slammed in your face. She shares what happened when she realised her truth was just a story.
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Everyone loves a proposal story….well this tale has 10! Sam is a comedian with a wealth of life experience in failure. The proposal game is a triumph and a misstep and a crashing train all mixed into one. You’ll never be able to look at an engagement ring the same way again!
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Julie had a massive brain seizure. She was diagnosed with incurable cancer and given only months to live. She promised her teenage daughters she would find a way to stay alive and in doing so, she discovered an untapped potential within herself.
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Richie Harkham is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. A serious incident inspired him to think about the life saving gift he had been given, and how he could repay that gift while making a significant difference to others.
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On his 48th attempt at to kick his heroin addiction, Danny finally kicked his addiction and has now been clean for 15 years. Danny shares his moving story of how the 12-Step Fellowship loved him back to life, after living a life of destruction.
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In this up close and personal story, Samantha Leith shares her transformation from believing sex was a tool on the path to love, to understanding that physical intimacy is so much more. Expect to laugh, cry and think about what love & sex mean to you.
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