A little taste of four souls on the edge of despair. One magical encounter that changes everything. At Disneyland, where wishes are meant to come true, Rose dons the Mickey Mouse costume one last time before her planned suicide. Behind the iconic mask, she carries the weight of an unwanted pregnancy and a shattered relationship. As she prepares to say goodbye to the world, an unexpected visitor arrives at the park gates. Five-year-old Emily, her body ravaged by Spinal Muscular Atrophy, comm...
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A little taste of four souls on the edge of despair. One magical encounter that changes everything. At Disneyland, where wishes are meant to come true, Rose dons the Mickey Mouse costume one last time before her planned suicide. Behind the iconic mask, she carries the weight of an unwanted pregnancy and a shattered relationship. As she prepares to say goodbye to the world, an unexpected visitor arrives at the park gates. Five-year-old Emily, her body ravaged by Spinal Muscular Atrophy, comm...
A little taste of four souls on the edge of despair. One magical encounter that changes everything. At Disneyland, where wishes are meant to come true, Rose dons the Mickey Mouse costume one last time before her planned suicide. Behind the iconic mask, she carries the weight of an unwanted pregnancy and a shattered relationship. As she prepares to say goodbye to the world, an unexpected visitor arrives at the park gates. Five-year-old Emily, her body ravaged by Spinal Muscular Atrophy, comm...
What happens when we lose our seemingly magical abilities and must journey through the ordinary world to find extraordinary wisdom? This mesmerizing story follows a man who once walked on water but finds himself sinking to the depths where a sea spirit delivers his first lesson—that what he seeks lies within. From that moment, everything changes. Unable to walk on water anymore, he must travel by land, encountering profound teachers in unexpected forms. A tree spirit speaks of love that hono...
When doctors dismiss your symptoms for seven years despite you knowing something is deeply wrong with your body, what do you do? For Risa, that medical journey led to a life-altering diagnosis of acromegaly – a rare condition caused by a pituitary tumor she affectionately named "Bubba." The moment an endocrinologist finally validated her experience with four simple words – "you are not crazy" – marked the beginning of a profound transformation. Rather than allowing her diagnosis to def...
A little taste of Mama Earther finds a young woman she calls "Cockroach No-Breath" near death in a cave and dedicates herself to bringing her back to life. Over two years, through patient nurturing and unconditional love, she helps the traumatised woman—renamed "Sunshine"—recover physically, emotionally and spiritually until nature itself intervenes to restore her will to live. "Emergence" takes us on a haunting journey of a young woman who has retreated from life itself. The story unf...
Subscribe today and support the author's artform of storytelling. Ever tried to open a bank account as a clown? Join us for a whimsical adventure featuring Dorin Hart's tale "A Question of ID" from the Voice Within Anthology. Imagine a bank lobby turned stage, where Petal the clown, with her pink tutu and audacious spirit, leads her jester friends Bluff and Sid in an unforgettable quest to embrace bureaucracy with humor. As Petal navigates the serious world of a hundred points ID system, the ...
Subscribe today and support the author's artform of storytelling. What if a simple family outing could transform into an epic adventure laden with the magic of nature and profound familial bonds? Join us as we share the enchanting tale of Vim and their journey to a mystical waterfall, as narrated by Lee Rickwood. This isn’t just a birthday celebration; it’s a celebration of love, courage, and the invigorating thrill of leaping into the unknown. Feel the vibrant energy of the sparkling s...
A taste of Rachel Faith's powerful story "A Good Egg" takes us on a journey that shatters expectations and reveals the transformative potential of conscious awareness. This story leaves you asking, what happens when gratitude meets mindfulness in a relationship teetering on destruction? We meet Sasha, trapped in a cycle of abuse with her partner Alex. The tension is palpable from the first moment—a kicked cleaning bucket, harsh words, and the weight of ongoing mistreatment evident in S...
Have you ever noticed something strange from the corner of your eye that vanishes when you try to look at it directly? Most of us dismiss these fleeting glimpses as tricks of light or optical illusions. But what if they're something more? John Shuttleworth's captivating short story "Furies" invites us into a world where those peripheral flickers might actually be living creatures with remarkable adaptations for avoiding human detection. Narrated by Shuttleworth himself, this tale begins with...
Have you ever experienced that magical moment when something you've wished for materialises before your eyes? A little taste of Johnny Lee's enchanting story "Firefly in my Garden" captures exactly this phenomenon through a tale that begins in a backyard sanctuary and culminates in a profound lesson about self-acceptance. Johnny, both an author featured in Voice Within's first edition and a talented digital animation artist, takes us on a journey alongside a protagonist who finds...
Subscribe today and support the author's artform of storytelling. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of storytelling through a heartfelt reading of "A Letter to My Younger Self" by Helen Lambert. Helen's work beautifully encapsulates the essence of living in the present, encouraging listeners to cast aside the shadows of past regrets and embrace the gift of today. Throughout her narration, she offers invaluable insights on how worry can distract us from the now, ur...
What begins as a simple letter to a season unfolds into a profound meditation on life, death, resilience, and renewal in John Shuttleworth's masterfully crafted "Dear Autumn." Narrated by the author himself, this piece transcends mere seasonal observation to capture the bittersweet essence of autumn as it stands on the precipice of winter's approach. Shuttleworth's sensory-rich prose transports listeners between two worlds—the autumn beaches of Australia with their salt air and tide-washed s...
Have a taste of this mesmerizing narrative, Chris-James (CJ) Melchizedek channels the voice of an ancient tree spirit delivering a profound love letter to humanity. What if trees could speak? What ancient wisdom might they share about our forgotten connection to them? The tree spirit takes us back hundreds of thousands of years to when the first humans encountered trees as "towering streaks of light." With beautiful, lyrical language, we witness the birth of a remarkable symbiosi...
A taste from the first breath of life, a pattern was established - a newborn girl met with maternal indifference, a mother overwhelmed by her own psychological demons. Through haunting poetic verse, this deeply personal narrative traces the shadow that childhood trauma casts across decades, threatening to engulf the next generation in its darkness. When the narrator becomes a mother herself, she faces her most terrifying reflection - seeing her own brown-eyed daughter suffering under the wei...
Finding joy during difficult times might seem impossible, but this episode offers a gentle reminder of our power to choose positivity regardless of external circumstances. Through Nick Vale's beautifully crafted piece from Affirmations Publishing House, we explore practical wisdom for maintaining inner light when the world feels dark. Even peaceful communities haven't been immune to the stress and uncertainty of recent years. Yet within these challenges lies an opportunity to transform our p...
CJ Melchizedek illuminates the dance between creative rebellion and structured storytelling, sharing how his journey as a multidimensional fiction writer evolved through self-published novels, collaborative graphic novels, and experimental narrative forms. Come join Lee Rickwood who interviews CJ on his own journey in being a published author. • Writing the novel "Olivius" (2010) which combined linear and non-linear storytelling elements • Collaborating with a comic book artist on "Dark Hope ...
Have you ever found yourself in deep conversation with the voice inside your head? Simona Rosa takes us on a mesmerizing journey through her 2019 poem "The Internalist," created during a period of profound solitude in Bellingen, New South Wales. Written before motherhood transformed her life, this poem emerged from four years of being single and traveling alone—a time when Simona discovered that "the internalist is your best friend, which is basically you." Through the poetic technique of an...
The transformative power of words takes center stage as Rachel Faith opens her heart about writing as a pathway to healing and self-discovery. With remarkable candor, she reveals how putting pen to paper became her salvation during difficult chapters of her life, particularly in breaking cycles of trauma between generations. Rachel's journey through Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices fundamentally altered her approach to both writing and motherhood. "It's linked in with my persona...
A poem to ignite the feminine and masculine within us and around us all. As we cozy up with a warm cup of tea, we uncover the heartfelt inspiration behind "Dear Sister, Dear Brother," a piece that speaks to the core of self-belief and empowerment. We navigate the societal pressures of being a woman, and a man. We acknowledge the inherent strength, beauty, and challenges faced by women, while turning a compassionate eye towards the challenges faced by men; the creativity and power of men is se...
Have you ever imagined a world where childhood fantasies merge with storytelling's transformative power? Join us on a heartwarming journey as we sit down with Lee Rickwood, contributing author to "Voice Within," who shares her mesmerizing tales inspired by the whimsical wonder of waterfalls. Together, we dive into her captivating story, "Happy, Happy 11th," celebrating the magic of storytelling and its ability to capture innocence and positivity. With multiple guests adding vibrant dynamics, ...
Step into the enchanting world of storytelling with Samantha Rose, a captivating Sydney-born writer and storyteller whose nature-inspired narratives redefine the storytelling experience. Samantha's tales, drawn directly from the natural world, sparkle with spontaneity and ephemeral beauty, offering a sensory experience that transcends traditional creative writing methods. Join our heartfelt conversation as Samantha reveals her unique creative process, where stories are spoken aloud, born amid...
A little taste of four souls on the edge of despair. One magical encounter that changes everything. At Disneyland, where wishes are meant to come true, Rose dons the Mickey Mouse costume one last time before her planned suicide. Behind the iconic mask, she carries the weight of an unwanted pregnancy and a shattered relationship. As she prepares to say goodbye to the world, an unexpected visitor arrives at the park gates. Five-year-old Emily, her body ravaged by Spinal Muscular Atrophy, comm...
