Moral of the Story

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Moral of the Story

15 episodes

5 days ago

Everyday people tell their unique story.

Self-Improvement

Education

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Everyday people tell their unique story.

Self-Improvement

Education

Episodes (15/15)

Moral of the Story

Terry - Losing both arms and my leg at 10 years old

Hard to imagine a 10 year old boy who has both arms and a leg severed - this was what Terry went through. We spoke about the incident and the journey to recovery, both mentally and physically. Terry also speaks about the media's unwanted pressures to live up to something he said as a child and how he broke free of the 'picture perfect' story. This is his story... 00:01:10 - The dunk 00:11:10 - What cut off Terry's limbs 00:12:50 - The surgery 00:20:02 - Recovering 00:24:30 - Media interviews 00:27:55 - World-wide news 00:30:17 - Upholding the 'picture perfect story' 00:35:50 - Who were the heroes?00:41:41 - Perspective shift Welcome to Moral of the Story... A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences. Follow us on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moralofthestorypodcast_/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@moralofthestorypodcast

2 years ago

43 minutes 22 seconds

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Flewnt - The issues Indigenous people face and the power of community

Joshua “ @Flewnt " Eggington is a proud Noongar rapper from Boorloo and a father of 5!

In this episode, he helps us understand the plight Indigenous people face today and how we can make a change. Flewnt also highlights how finding a community gave him a sense of direction and purpose.

This is his story...

00:00:52 - Who is Flewnt?

00:02:40 - Flewnt & HipHop

00:13:54 - Indigenous experience in Aus today

00:16:29 - 2 racial experiences

00:24:21 - Virtue signalling

00:29:16 - Education gap

00:31:55 - Multiculturism

00:35:29 - Is it all about the system?

00:40:00 - What needs to change now?

00:45:32 - Flewnt's community work

00:47:46 - Perspective shift

Welcome to Moral of the Story... A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

Flewnt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/flewnt_mc/

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2 years ago

52 minutes 2 seconds

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Sang - The journey to a PhD and working with genetic eye diseases

Sang gives insight into the 10 year grind of becoming a medical scientist. A path not always in the plan, he shares the good and bad experiences that gave him clarity. Sang also helps us understand what it's like growing up in Australia as a Korean and the generalisations he's faced.

This is his story...

00:01:16 - Working with genetic blindness

00:04:25 - Finding medical science

00:20:40 - The keys to a 10 year grind

00:27:48 - Working as a doctor

00:36:00 - Being consistent

00:40:00 - Research and genetic mutation

00:48:25 - Asian stereotypes & culture

00:53:28 - Asian racism

01:05:05 - Sang's new perspective

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2 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes 28 seconds

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Joey - "My finger was bitten off"

It’s true - don’t point the finger, as it could be bitten off… Joey leant this first hand.

This chaotic story took Joey through many turns, but in spite of it all, he was led to forgiveness. This brought freedom and a perspective that can help others get through traumatic experiences.

This is his story…

00:01:30 - The incident

00:24:30 - The hospital & surgery options

00:34:35 - Post-surgery

00:40:00 - Investigations & court case

00:57:00 - Confronting the guy

01:03:55 - The message

01:06:20 - Getting to forgiveness

01:18:10 - Moral of the story

Welcome to Moral of the Story... A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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2 years ago

1 hour 22 minutes 41 seconds

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Roje - "My uncle shot my dad"

Roje at the age of 10, witnessed a family feud one can only imagine. This is her experience...

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2 years ago

14 minutes 49 seconds

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Sunset (Brhane & Adam) - Turning an idea into reality and navigating the event industry

Ep. #10 — Sunset is an RnB Sunday, started by 4 like-minded individuals sharing a common goal. With the noise of people’s opinions, COVID and the stigma perpetuated by the events industry, Adam & Brhane speak on the team's journey and their long road ahead.

This is their story…

00:02:25 - Where the idea started

00:09:00 - How decisions are made

00:16:55 - The first event

00:24:00 - Managing expectations

00:30:32 - End of Sunset?

00:35:10 - Subtle racism

00:41:58 - What's next?

00:52:00 - Idea to reality

00:58:40 - Tarnished relationships

01:01:17 - Perspective shift

Welcome to Moral of the Story, a podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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3 years ago

1 hour 13 minutes 23 seconds

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Caroline - Overcoming the trauma of childhood sexual abuse

Ep. #9 — From 10 to 14, Caroline dealt with sexual abuse from her father. Discomforting and confronting as that is, Caroline educates us on her process for dealing with trauma she carried.

Listen as Caroline speaks about how opening up has helped her heal and look to the future with her head high.

This is her story…

Purchase Caroline's book.👇

More Than One Thing Can Be True - https://carolinebrunne.com/

00:03:10 - Survivours and perpetrators

00:05:40 - Speaking out about abuse

00:09:41 - The abuse

00:20:45 - Unpacking trauma

00:41:30 - The grooming process

00:59:20 - Developing relationships

01:05:30 - Sticking to the script

01:19:18 - Setting boundaries

01:30:28 - Self-blame

01:35:00 - Advice to victims

01:39:33 - Perspective shift

Welcome to Moral of the Story... A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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TikTok

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3 years ago

1 hour 44 minutes 3 seconds

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Reuben - Nigeria to Australia, 14 years of military service and finding a true purpose

Ep. #8 — Nigerian born, Australian grown. Reuben served 14 years in the military, having spent a lot of his time in Afghanistan. Reuben reveals the lessons found through those chaotic experiences and how he found a purpose that keeps him firing.

This is his story...

Check out Reuben's Ignite to Inspire IG.
https://www.instagram.com/ignite2inspire/

00:02:57 - Coming to Australia

00:09:50 - Motivation to join the military

00:13:40 - Training for the army

00:20:00 - Afganistan experience

00:29:35 - Facing life or death situations

00:37:41 - Lessons from the military

00:42:14 - Trauma

00:50:30 - The next challenge

00:57:20 - Fatherhood

01:07:33 - How to find your purpose

01:17:06 - The perspective shift

Moral of the Story is a podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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3 years ago

1 hour 18 minutes 36 seconds

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Aron Baroni - Dealing with the loss of both parents before adulthood

Ep. #7 - You can imagine losing a loved one is heartbreaking as it is. At just an adolescent, Aron experienced the tragic events of losing his family. With adulthood just around the corner, growing up fast was imperative as he faced life’s everyday challenges. Listen as Aron opens up and speaks honestly about losing his loved ones, how his parents gave him hope, and what brings him joy in life. 00:03:24 - Memory of a complete family 00:04:42 - Dad passing 00:08:08 - Mum passing 00:15:15 - The aftermath 00:19:18 - Things started to look up 00:26:19 - Advice to others 00:34:15 - Living alone 00:36:50 - Love for animals 00:47:23 - Perspective shift Welcome to Moral of the Story. A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences. Follow us on our socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moralofthestorypodcast_/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@moralofthestorypodcast

3 years ago

50 minutes 18 seconds

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Sergio - Living in 8 different countries and teaching English abroad

Ep. #6 — They say there’s no place like home. Imagine not being able to step foot into the very place you call yours. This story is true in Sergio’s case. Perth was home, and that’s where his heart was. But even that won’t earn you permanent residency.

Having lived in 8 countries and visited over 100 cities, all on a visa. Serg has more than just memories and cool stories, he has life experience.

Listen as Serg speaks about the realities of travel, culture and learning a new language.

00:02:06 - Moving at a young age

00:12:45 - Leaving Aus

00:19:05 - Teaching English in Thailand

00:23:00 - Aus visa denied

00:27:42 - Teaching English in Vietnam

00:41:55 - Vietnam to France

00:45:55 - France to Argentina

00:53:00 - Battling with visas

00:54:45 - Argentina to Guadeloupe

01:03:54 - Language barriers

01:11:05 - Traveling alone

01:22:08 - Opportunities

01:26:34 - Moral of the story

Welcome to Moral of the Story; a podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/moralofthestorypodcast_/

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@moralofthestorypodcast

3 years ago

1 hour 23 minutes 36 seconds

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Delby - Teacher to full time comedy and his strategic leap of faith

Ep. #5 — We’ve all heard the story of the student who becomes the teacher, but have you heard about the teacher that becomes the comedian?

More in common than you think. Delby speaks about the hecklers in the classroom, to the complainers in the industry.

Delby found his passion and worked hard for it.

00:01:40 - Where teaching started

00:12:30 - Teaching special needs

00:15:15 - Teaching experiences

00:23:38 - Early days of comedy

00:32:45 - Rap & comedy

00:38:54 - Making the leap to comedy

00:43:05 - Ego getting in the way

00:56:01 - Diversify your income

01:00:00 - Have a plan

Welcome to Moral of the Story. A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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3 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes 4 seconds

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Scarlett - Conquering an eating disorder and becoming an inspiration

Ep. #4 — Every disorder has a beginning. Here, Scarlett takes us through her battles with binge eating disorder - courageously accepting it, to freeing herself from it.

Scarlet speaks about how she turned her life around from her lowest point to now being an educator, educating many people about healthy eating and being positive. This is her story…

00:01:11 - What is an eating disorder?

00:06:00 - Becoming aware of her image

00:12:10 - Binge eating

00:13:47 - Steps to improvement

00:15:45 - The lowest point

00:22:00 - Post low point

00:25:33 - Lack of support and information

00:33:49 - Advice for others

00:38:56 - What gave you the confidence to speak up?

00:42:50 - How exercise has helped

00:44:32 - The impact of social media

00:50:55 - Moral of the story

Moral of the Story, is a podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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3 years ago

56 minutes 48 seconds

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Aaron (Bitter Belief) - Finding his authentic self, checking his ego & becoming a father

Ep. #3 - Aaron @Bitter Belief speaks honestly about the highs and lows of the music industry, and how it's shaped his maturity through this new journey of becoming a father.

00:02:37 - Early days of Hip Hop

00:18:20 - The obsession to get better

00:24:40 - Push and pull with 'the industry'

00:46:28 - Writers' block

00:48:00 - Evolving as an artist

00:57:07 - Becoming a father

01:02:57 - Seeing a therapist

01:09:53 - Perspective shift through the journey

01:13:40 - What's next?

01:21:34 - Moral of the story

Welcome to Moral of the Story. A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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3 years ago

1 hour 27 minutes 5 seconds

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Brooke - Behind the scenes of an everyday police officer

Ep. #2 — Not everyday some of us get to speak to a police officer (which isn’t a bad thing). In this episode, we get to hear first hand the adversities Brooke faced which lead her down such a career path and how it’s a constant learning curve.

00:01:24 - The ranks explained

00:05:37 - Police's measure of success

00:07:54 - Country upbringing

00:17:03 - Becoming a Police Officer

00:37:40 - Feeling dehumanised as an officer

00:56:40 - On the job learning

01:13:38 - How has your perception changed as an officer?

Welcome to Moral of the Story. A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

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3 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes 11 seconds

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Kalkidan - Adoption, unexpected birth and co-parenting

Ep. #1 — Kalki talks about adoption, searching for her biological parents, unexpected pregnancy on her labour day and more. This is her story…

00:01:40 - Adoption

00:33:45 - Pregnancy

00:56:36 - Co-parenting

Welcome to Moral of the Story. A podcast where everyday people talk about their real life experiences.

Follow on social:

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3 years ago

1 hour 31 minutes 38 seconds