by Dayne Weston
Rise Above Podcast — with Dayne Weston Hosted by former NRL player and mental health advocate Dayne Weston, the Rise Above Podcast brings real, raw conversations to light, the ones we often hide. Through honest stories, lived experiences and open vulnerability, this podcast reminds you that you’re not alone. Each episode offers practical insight, hope, and encouragement to help you heal, grow and rise above what’s been holding you back. Instagram: dayne_weston
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March 22, 2026
<p>From an early age, Luke Croker was exposed to drugs, violence and chaos that no child should ever experience.</p><p><br></p><p>His childhood was shaped by a father addicted to heroin, in and out of jail, where “quality time” often looked like riding bikes to the local dealer’s house. By the age of 11, Luke was already helping package drugs to sell. Instead of learning how to love, Luke learned how to survive.</p><p><br></p><p>At 18, Luke took drugs for the first time and what began as an escape quickly spiralled into addiction to drugs and alcohol. His life became a cycle of pain, leading to multiple suicide attempts and long stints in psychiatric wards.</p><p><br></p><p>But Luke’s story doesn’t end there.</p><p><br></p><p>After reaching the depths of addiction and despair, Luke took ownership of his life and encountered something that changed everything, faith in Jesus Christ.</p><p><br></p><p>Now 3.5 years sobar, Luke is walking a completely different path, proving that your past does not have to define your future.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, survival, redemption and the life-changing power of transformation. </p><p><br></p><p>A story of hope for anyone who believes they’re too far gone.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A big thank you to ACTV Coolangatta and Better Half Journal for proudly sponsoring this podcast your support means a lot.</p><p><br></p><p>The Better Half Journal is available online at www.betterhalfjournal.com </p><p><br></p><p>Use the discount code: riseabove at the checkout to receive 25% discount on your order. </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest releases.</p><p><br></p><p>https://actvstrengthco.com/location/coolangatta/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.betterhalfjournal.com</p>
March 1, 2026
<p> In this episode, Lidia and I sit down and go deeper than we ever have before about leading your family and what that has actually looked like in our marriage.</p><p><br></p><p>Over the past few months, we’ve both shared parts of our journey on social media, the struggles, the growth, the lessons. For a long time, we struggled. A lot of that came down to my leadership, my lack of accountability and the areas I needed to grow in as a husband and as a man.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation isn’t about perfection. It’s about responsibility. It’s about doing the work. It’s about choosing growth over ego.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about what leading your family really means, the hard seasons we had to walk through, the role accountability played in changing our marriage, why surrounding yourself with strong, godly people matters and how this is something we continually work on, not just once, but daily.</p><p><br></p><p>Our hope is that this episode answers some of the questions you’ve been asking and gives both husbands and wives practical insight into what healthy, faith-filled leadership can look like in the home. If you’re navigating challenges in your marriage, or if you simply want to lead your family better, this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>A big thank you to ACTV Coolangatta and Better Half Journal for proudly sponsoring this podcast your support means a lot.</p><p><br></p><p>The Better Half Journal is available online at www.betterhalfjournal.com </p><p><br></p><p>Use the discount code: riseabove at the checkout to receive 25% discount on your order. </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest releases.</p><p><br></p><p>https://actvstrengthco.com/location/coolangatta/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.betterhalfjournal.com</p>
February 15, 2026
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Josh Hupfeld to unpack what purpose really looks like when life doesn’t go the way you expected.</p><p><br></p><p>Josh grew up in a loving family environment with strong relationships, which sparked an early interest in people and human behaviour. That curiosity led him toward studying psychology before pivoting into becoming a social worker. Working in child safety, Josh was exposed to heavy and confronting situations on a daily basis. Over time, he noticed himself becoming desensitised, less empathetic and emotionally worn down. </p><p><br></p><p>After stepping away from social work, Josh found himself supporting his wife in building her now highly successful wedding dress brand, MWL. While this season was fruitful, Josh quietly wrestled with a growing sense that something was missing, a lack of personal purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>That became the birthplace of a passion project: Better Half Journal. Journaling had been a powerful tool throughout Josh’s life and he wanted to create something that would help others slow down, reflect and reconnect with themselves through consistent practice.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an honest conversation about burnout, identity, purpose and how something small, done consistently, can create meaningful change.</p><p><br></p><p>The Better Half Journal is available online at www.betterhalfjournal.com </p><p><br></p><p>Use the discount code: riseabove at the checkout to receive 25% discount on your order. </p><p><br></p><p>A big thank you to ACTV Coolangatta and Better Half Journal for proudly sponsoring this podcast your support means a lot.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest releases.</p><p><br></p><p>https://actvstrengthco.com/location/coolangatta/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.betterhalfjournal.com</p>
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Rise Above Podcast — with Dayne Weston
Hosted by former NRL player and mental health advocate Dayne Weston, the Rise Above Podcast brings real, raw conversations to light, the ones we often hide. Through honest stories, lived experiences and open vulnerability, this podcast reminds you that you’re not alone. Each episode offers practical insight, hope, and encouragement to help you heal, grow and rise above what’s been holding you back.
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