The Chronically Unbalanced’s Podcast

On this weeks episode..

In this crossover with 10 Ninety - Mason, Sarah, and Megan sit down with Holly O'Malley, who grew up as "Summer's little sister" in a town that never forgot a fatal car accident. Holly talks about Sundays at the cemetery, losing her mum at 11, watching her dad slowly die from brain cancer, and what it does to your sense of self when grief is all you've ever known.

This episode is blunt, darkly funny at times, and painfully honest about not wanting to be here—and staying anyway. 

 

This weeks episode sponsor - Maret Styling @maretlarnachstyling 

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On this weeks episode...

Some stories are difficult to hear.

Some stories are impossible to imagine.

And some stories remind you just how fragile, precious and unpredictable life can be.

Tomorrow, we are joined all the way from the USA by Mason Sawyer from 10ninety Podcast, who shares one of the most heartbreaking stories we have ever had the privilege of hearing.

In 2021, Mason lost his wife, two of his three children, his brother and his nephew in a devastating car accident.

Five people from one family. Gone in an instant.

Mason opens up about grief, unimaginable loss, finding a way to keep going, and what life looks like when the people you love most are suddenly no longer there.

This is not an episode about having all the answers.

It’s about listening to someone who has lived through something most of us can barely comprehend.

We are incredibly grateful to Mason for trusting us with his story and for sharing it with such honesty, vulnerability and courage.

If you listen, take your time with this one.

And perhaps, when it’s finished, hold your people a little closer. 🤍

 

This episode is possible thanks to this weeks sponsor - Aimee's at Anna Bay 

https://aimeesatannabay.com/ 

 

Guest: @10ninetyrule

Sponsor: @aimeesatannabay

This week on The Chronically Unbalanced, we’re joined by Briony, whose story is one of resilience, advocacy, and navigating life through uncertainty.

Diagnosed in early childhood with brittle bones disease after a series of unexplained fractures, Briony’s journey began with a long and challenging search for answers. By the age of 30, she had experienced more than 30 broken bones—each one shaping her understanding of her body, her limits, and her strength.

But Briony’s story isn’t defined by her diagnosis alone. She’s also a devoted mum, raising children with their own special needs, bringing a deeply personal perspective to caregiving, advocacy, and the realities of living with chronic conditions within a family.

In this episode, Briony shares what it was like growing up without clear answers, the impact of a lifelong condition, and how she balances her own health while supporting her children. Her story is honest, powerful, and a reminder of the strength it takes to keep showing up—especially on the hard days.

 

SPECIAL SHOUTOUT to this weeks sponsor @maretlarnachstyling

In this episode of Chronically Unbalanced, we sit down with Kris Byrnes — coach, blended-family thinker, and host of her own podcast Inside Out With Kris and the Step Parent Podcast.

Kris works with step-parents to help them lead with clarity, confidence and emotional strength. She talks honestly about the push-pull of blended family life, the invisible pressure that comes with not having a “manual,” and how step-parents can find their voice and their calm in the chaos. 

We dive into the real emotional work of connection, identity and leadership in families where no one gets training before they start. Kris keeps it raw, practical and full of insight. 

Whether you’re in a blended family, thinking about it, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will make you feel seen and less alone.

Sponsorship:

This episode is proudly sponsored by the wonderful Rhyse Cains Building 

We appreciate your support.

In this episode of Chronically Unbalanced, we’re joined by Amy, whose husband Brad was just 34 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer—only weeks after the birth of their second child.

Amy takes us through their journey: the shock of diagnosis, the whirlwind of surgeries and treatments, the moments of hope, and the reality of facing life and love when the future is uncertain.

She shares how Brad’s strength, humour, and devotion to his family carried them through, and how she’s navigating life after his passing at just 38.

This conversation is raw, honest, and filled with love. It’s a reminder of how quickly life can change, how fiercely we can fight for the people we love, and how important it is to share these stories.

Sponsorship:

This episode is proudly sponsored by the wonderful Spotlock Marine

We appreciate your support. 

Trigger Warning:

This episode discusses cancer, terminal illness, and the death of a loved one. Please take care while listening.