Living Free

About Living Free

Talk on substance misuse, alcoholism and other addictions. Information on support groups is given.

Publisher

The Living Free Crew

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Jun 2017

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

434 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Trauma, Burnout and Addiction - Zahra Ciardi

   Zahra has lived experience of trauma, substance abuse and addiction to high performance. The child of an authoritarian father, Zahra’s family journeyed from Kuwait to Australia via Iran, a complex experience of displacement and disruption which affected her feelings of safety, identity and belonging. In her adult life she turned to drugs, alcohol and work in her search of a level of comfort, but also to the study of psychology. With a deep understanding of others facing similar challenges, Zahra is a now a psychologist specialising in trauma, addiction and mental health rehabilitation, working with clients at the levels of mind, body and spirit.https://zahraciardi.com/The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening.

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   God!! or A Higher Power of YOUR OWN Understanding

   Rose and Michael discuss the idea/concept that can frighten people away from a 12 Step Fellowship. A Higher Power and the need for one.Is it religious? Are they a cult? What do they mean by Higher Power? Why use the word God?Driven by the need for a power in their lives that could keep them sober, Rose and Michael discuss their reaction to the word God when they arrived in AA. How has their concept of that power changed over time. Can your Higher Power really be Dolly Parton or the Number 96 tram?If you would like to find out a bit more about alcoholism for yourself or a friend, then you can give Alcoholics Anonymous a call on 1300 222 222 or check out their website aa.org.au.The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Ann & Michael Chat

   The show's invited guest could not make it in to the studio so Ann unexpectedly joined Michael to talk about their experiences in recovery with the help of Al Anon & Alcoholics Anonymous.The discussion included finding a place where their thinking is considered normal, after years of feeling unique, and being introduced to a new way of living that has them feeling more connected to those they care about and being useful in the world.

Who has been a guest on Living Free

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nigel Harpley
• Zac
• Olivia Soha
• Tracy-Lee

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

84

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