S2 EP4 | Cruises, Kids, Gratitude and a Few Good Laughs
Kelsie and I take you on our cruise with the kids, sharing the food, the stop offs, the staff, the people and the little moments that made it special.We also talk about gratitude and the importance of opening up conversations with our kids around the dinner table. These simple chats shape how they see themselves and the world, and they matter more than we sometimes realise.And of course there were laughs along the way. At one point I ended up spitting food at Kelsie with crumbs going everywhere, one of those moments where you just lose it together.A mix of funny, heartfelt and real. These are the conversations that matter.
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S2 EP3 | Gunner’s Journey: How the Keto Diet Stopped His Seizures
In this episode I sit down with Dean and Paris to share the incredible story of their son Gunner, a brave little boy living with medication resistant epilepsy. From the shock of his first seizures to endless hospital visits, ICU stays, and being faced with a world of doctors and pharmaceuticals pushing countless medications, they found themselves overwhelmed, confused, and desperate for answers.Raised to trust the medical system, they were confronted with impossible decisions, even being told Dean could only stay in hospital accommodation during COVID if he took the vaccine. Through it all, they never stopped fighting for their boy. That fight eventually led them down a different path… using food as medicine through a strict ketogenic diet.We talk about the fear, the faith, and the relentless hope it takes to keep going when the world feels like it is closing in. This is more than a conversation about epilepsy, it is about courage, love, and refusing to give up on your child.A huge thank you to Dean and Paris for opening up and sharing their truth.
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S2 EP2 | Loss, Lessons & Letting Go
In this one, Kels and I open up about losing our family dog … 15 years of unconditional love, and man, that kind of grief hits different. We talk about what it’s like saying goodbye, especially when the bond runs deep.From there, we get into a real convo about kids, iPads, and tech… what’s healthy, what’s not, and how different every parent’s approach can be. No judgment … just some grounded thoughts and honest reflections.It all wraps up with me having a bit of a moment… I speak on some stuff from my past that I’m not proud of, but had to face in order to grow. It’s raw, it’s real, and a reminder that healing ain’t always pretty …but it’s always worth it.
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S2 EP1 | Meth, Madness and Moments of Clarity
Season 2 kicks off with my brothers Mitch and Tonks joining me for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Planting Seeds with Soul.We go deep — from our experiences with meth addiction and brushes with death, to the impact of COVID, lockdowns, and the political madness that unfolded in Victoria. Nothing’s off limits.We dive into the shadows of mental health, the chaos of the past few years, and even the strange world of TikTok characters like Bonnie Blue. But through the laughter, the pain, and the brutal honesty, there’s something real that cuts through it all…A spark of awareness. A seed of awakening.If you’ve ever felt lost, battled addiction, or questioned the system — this one might just hit different.
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Episode 33 | Soul & Kirsty Thomae
Kirsty Thomae is a passionate registered nurse, mother, law student and writer who knows what it means to defy expectations. At just fifteen, she became pregnant, facing stigma, trauma, and a future many thought was already written. But she refused to accept that narrative.Through persistence, self-reflection, and a fierce commitment to her children and her goals, Kirsty completed her nursing degree, with her main focus in psychiatric care. Her lived experience informs her professional work, allowing her to connect deeply with vulnerable populations, especially young women navigating hardship.Her debut memoir, Against the Odds: From Teenage Pregnancy to University Graduate, is a raw and honest account of surviving trauma, challenges , overcoming judgment, and finding purpose. Today, Kirsty shares her story to inspire others who feel overlooked, unheard, or underestimated. Her story is living proof that where you start does not define where you can go.
Planting Seeds with Soul is raw, unedited conversation. Some episodes are with my partner, others with guests who have lived through chaos, loss, addiction, love and transformation. Nothing is off limits. It is like sitting inside a live therapy session where people open their hearts, share their truths, and let it all out. These stories carry pain, joy and everything in between, and by sharing them with the world, they just might help you heal too.
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