Patrick Marlborough

In this episode of the JaePod I speak to a very funny, satirical and intense man.Patrick Marlborough is a comedian who has lived with autism and bi-polar disorder for most of his life.He has performed all over the world most recently at the Melbourne International comedy festival.He is also a writer and a musician.He bares it all in his comedy sets unashamedly designing his show around his autism.This is his story

In this episode of the JaePod I speak to a very funny, satirical and intense man.Patrick Marlborough is a comedian who has lived with autism and bi-polar disorder for most of his life.He has performed all over the world most recently at the Melbourne International comedy festival.He is also a writer and a musician.He bares it all in his comedy sets unashamedly designing his show around his autism. This is his story

 Patrick Marlborough

In this first episode of Season three I talk to a man  who truly typifies the phrase ,everyone has a story.Simon Thok was born in Africa and made his way to Australia at an early age. He has done things in his short life that many of us wouldn’t experience in 10 life times.Simon stutters but he hasn’t let that stop him living a full and exciting lifeHe is a truly extraordinary young man.This is his Story.

In this first episode of Season three I talk to a man  who truly typifies the phrase ,everyone has a story.Simon Thok was born in Africa and made his way to Australia at an early age. He has done things in his short life that many of us wouldn’t experience in 10 life times.Simon stutters but he hasn’t let that stop him living a full and exciting lifeHe is a truly extraordinary young man.This is his Story.

Simon Thok

This episode we have a special Christmas Edition.I speak to a man who to say the least has a very interesting story.Tony has battled many demons in his life but with the support of family,friends and Jaeman he is attacking life with an optimism that is to be admired.This is his story

This episode we have a special Christmas Edition. I speak to a man who to say the least has a very interesting story. Tony has battled many demons in his life but with the support of family,friends and Jaeman he is attacking life with an optimism that is to be admired. This is his story

Xmas-Holiday Special,Tony

Doug Hawkins

On this episode of the JaePod AFL legend and 350 gamer Doug Hawkins joins us to talk footy, family and friends .He also touches on issues that have affected him over his very interesting life, namely mental health and his contact with physical disability.Like all of us he has had his ups and downs but he now lives everyday as if it is his last.This is his story.

On this episode of the JaePod AFL legend and 350 gamer Doug Hawkins joins us to talk footy, family and friends . He also touches on issues that have affected him over his very interesting life, namely mental health and his contact with physical disability. Like all of us he has had his ups and downs but he now lives everyday as if it is his last. This is his story.

On this episode of the JaePod  I chat to a man that is always trying to make the people around him happy. Not because he wants their approval but because that’s just the type of guy he is.Peter Foxall is never too far away from cracking a joke or stirring someone up to make their day a day worth living.Despite his difficulties he approaches each day with a passion that I haven’t experienced with many people.I spoke to Pete just before we were let out of lockdown here in Melbourne .This is his story.

On this episode of the JaePod  I chat to a man that is always trying to make the people around him happy. Not because he wants their approval but because that’s just the type of guy he is.Peter Foxall is never too far away from cracking a joke or stirring someone up to make their day a day worth living.Despite his difficulties he approaches each day with a passion that I haven’t experienced with many people.I spoke to Pete just before we were let out of lockdown here in Melbourne .This is his story.

Peter Foxall

In this episode of the JaePod I speak to someone who has not only been there and done that but has been there done that and done that again!.Linda(no surname yet but  it will become obvious as to why in the podcast) believes she has suffered from bipolar for most of her life.She has battled many demons but is now on a track that is on the up.Her greatest accomplishment, her two adult kids who everyday give her a reason to be proud.This is her story.FootnoteLinda has now chosen her Surname (Minderhout) which is a family name of Dutch origin.

In this episode of the JaePod I speak to someone who has not only been there and done that but has been there done that and done that again!. Linda(no surname yet but  it will become obvious as to why in the podcast) believes she has suffered from bipolar for most of her life. She has battled many demons but is now on a track that is on the up. Her greatest accomplishment, her two adult kids who everyday give her a reason to be proud. This is her story. Footnote Linda has now chosen her Surname (Minderhout) which is a family name of Dutch origin.

Linda Minderhout

Josh Barry

This time I talk to a man who has battled many conditions in his life but somehow always seems to come out smiling.Josh Barry is a champion lawn bowler who travels anywhere up to 5 hours just to get to training. He has won many awards including the  Bowls Australia prestigious  Disability Bowler of the year in 2016 and 2019 and is currently the Victorian Bowler of the Year.He has represented his country in many sports but bowling on the lawn is his passion.This is his story

This time I talk to a man who has battled many conditions in his life but somehow always seems to come out smiling.Josh Barry is a champion lawn bowler who travels anywhere up to 5 hours just to get to training. He has won many awards including the  Bowls Australia prestigious  Disability Bowler of the year in 2016 and 2019 and is currently the Victorian Bowler of the Year. He has represented his country in many sports but bowling on the lawn is his passion.This is his story

Greg Ryan

In this episode of the JaePod I chat to an extraordinary man.Greg Ryan was born with a condition called Anorectal Malformation.What you and I take for granted when we visit the toilet,is like running a marathon for him and yet despite this he has lived a full and fruitful life.This is his story.

In this episode of the JaePod I chat to an extraordinary man. Greg Ryan was born with a condition called Anorectal Malformation. What you and I take for granted when we visit the toilet,is like running a marathon for him and yet despite this he has lived a full and fruitful life. This is his story.

In this first episode of Season two I speak to a force of nature in Jo Abi.Jo has over 20 years of media experience, working on the Today Show, Today Extra, and Nine HoneyA journalist, podcaster author and a single mother of three. Her 2 sons both have autism.This is her story.

In this first episode of Season two I speak to a force of nature in Jo Abi. Jo has over 20 years of media experience, working on the Today Show, Today Extra, and Nine Honey A journalist, podcaster author and a single mother of three. Her 2 sons both have autism. This is her story.

Jo Abi

Victor Tran

In our final episode of Season 1 of the JaePod some may say we have saved the best till last.Victor Tran and Catherine Carmody are 2 participants that I have had the pleasure of working with over the last 2 years or so.Both have a story to tell and both thankfully have agreed to tell it to the podcasting world.Cat and Victor have many things in common but the one thing that connects them and the other tenants of The Haven, where they live is schizophrenia.Here are both their stories.

In our final episode of Season 1 of the JaePod some may say we have saved the best till last. Victor Tran and Catherine Carmody are 2 participants that I have had the pleasure of working with over the last 2 years or so. Both have a story to tell and both thankfully have agreed to tell it to the podcasting world. Cat and Victor have many things in common but the one thing that connects them and the other tenants of The Haven, where they live is schizophrenia. Here are both their stories.

Catherine Carmody & Victor Tran

The JaePod is a podcast about living with and experiencing mental illness or physical disability.We will chat with people from all walks of life and get the story behind the people behind the people with a mental or physical condition.There are some tears,some laughs but most of all there will be stories of wonder and admiration.

On this episode of the  Jae pod I chat to someone who has been breaking down barriers and stereotypes all her life.She has not only been very successful in the media mainly in radio working on The Fox and Gold 104 as part of the very successful Grubby and Dee Dee show but she has also managed to squeeze in a family life  raising two kids with her husband Kieren.She is currently doing the midday to 3 pm shift on Melbourne's number one radio station 3AWDiane Dunleavy or Dee Dee as she is known professionally is extremely busy but she did find some time to catch up with an old friend.

On this episode of the  Jae pod I chat to someone who has been breaking down barriers and stereotypes all her life.She has not only been very successful in the media mainly in radio working on The Fox and Gold 104 as part of the very successful Grubby and Dee Dee show but she has also managed to squeeze in a family life  raising two kids with her husband Kieren.She is currently doing the midday to 3 pm shift on Melbourne's number one radio station 3AWDiane Dunleavy or Dee Dee as she is known professionally is extremely busy but she did find some time to catch up with an old friend.

Dee Dee Part 1

In this episode I continue my chat with Melbourne radio legend Diane 'Dee Dee' Dunleavy.She talks more about her mum's influence on her and helping to understand disability.Also we talk about how difficult it has been  to give  her opinion and cop the flak afterwards.Plus she gushes about her love for her favourite footy team.

In this episode I continue my chat with Melbourne radio legend Diane 'Dee Dee' Dunleavy. She talks more about her mum's influence on her and helping to understand disability. Also we talk about how difficult it has been  to give  her opinion and cop the flak afterwards. Plus she gushes about her love for her favourite footy team.

Dee Dee Part 2

Chris Anstey

This episode is Part 2 of our chat with Basketball Champ Chris Anstey.Chris talks about his issues with his own mental health and also a member of his extended family and despite the struggles of the world at the moment he is optimistic of what is to come.

This episode is Part 2 of our chat with Basketball Champ Chris Anstey. Chris talks about his issues with his own mental health and also a member of his extended family and despite the struggles of the world at the moment he is optimistic of what is to come.

Chris Anstey Part 2

This episode Coach talks with Chris Anstey in Part 1 of an extended chat with the former NBA,NBL and Australian basketball Champ.Chris is more than just a basketballer though. He is an entrepreneur, coach, motivational speaker and a dad of three. This is his story.

This episode Coach talks with Chris Anstey in Part 1 of an extended chat with the former NBA,NBL and Australian basketball Champ. Chris is more than just a basketballer though. He is an entrepreneur, coach, motivational speaker and a dad of three. This is his story.

Chris Anstey Part 1

Our first guest on The JaePod is a man who has lived an extraordinary life and has no intention of slowing down.Professor Alan FelsEconomist,Lawyer,Public Servant and more importantly a father.Alans daughter,lsabella has lived most of her life with schizophrenia.This is his story.

Our first guest on The JaePod is a man who has lived an extraordinary life and has no intention of slowing down. Professor Alan Fels Economist,Lawyer,Public Servant and more importantly a father. Alans daughter,lsabella has lived most of her life with schizophrenia. This is his story.

Professor Alan Fels

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