Rising In Life After Trauma

About Rising In Life After Trauma

Welcome to Rising in Life After Trauma a podcast by Effie Jordan, founder of Jordan Resilience. In this show, we'll be covering what happens after the worst moments of your life and what the rebuilding of self really looks like. I'll be sharing aspects of my life as a police officer and intelligence analyst of 14 years service within the New South Wales Police Force and the unseen wounds of PTSD, as well as my journey through domestic violence and breast cancer. As well as sharing my own advice and lived experience with PTSD, I'll be interviewing a range of guests such as Lisa Messenger, Keith Banks, Kat John and Shelley Horton, and will be asking them to share their stories of adversity and their advice on how they live alongside it, rebuild and keep going. The topics will range from the rare and difficult, to the more common, but often under-discussed. And while no two experiences are the same, there will be so much to be inspired by. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanResilience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Effie Jordan

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2026

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   The Power of Breathwork

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. This episode is not a substitute for professional or medical advice and if you have a medical condition you should consult your doctor before commencing breathwork. What if something you do thousands of times every day could change the way you experience stress, anxiety and life's toughest moments? After spending decades living with debilitating anxiety and panic attacks, Lauren Rountree discovered a practice that she says completely transformed her life. Lauren is a Master Breathwork Instructor and the founder of The Breathwork Society. Discovering breathwork 7yrs ago changed her life and helped her overcome a life-long anxiety disorder, which inspired her passion for helping others improve their mental wellbeing & quality life using Breathwork. Her approach centres on nervous system regulation. She helps people release stress, anxiety, & trauma to leave them feeling calmer, clearer, and more energised. Lauren has been featured on The Today Extra Show & various podcasts. In this episode she shares: Her lifelong struggle with severe anxiety, panic attacks and depression How discovering breakthrough breathwork transformed her life Navigating relationship breakdowns, financial loss and major life changes without returning to panic attacks How breathwork can help people reconnect with their bodies after trauma The differences between breakthrough breathwork and slower breathing techniques Simple breathing exercises to manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm in just a few minutes Why being strong and high-functioning can make it harder to recognise burnout The warning signs of functional freeze and emotional detachment How different breathing techniques can help with energy, focus and performance Why self-care should be part of everyday life, not just something we turn to in a crisis Key Quotes "I think it's really important to be careful what you normalize. I think we can normalize things that are really not good." "I actually think that if you are a strong person, if you are someone who is hyper independent, it can sometimes be your downfall as well when it comes to all of the topics that we've talked about." "Breakthrough breath work has taught me that your body is your best friend.” More about Lauren Follow her on her, Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laurenrountree__/) and follow Breathwork Society on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thebreathworksociety/) or Facebook (http://facebook.com/thebreathworksociety). You can book a Breathwork Society workshop (https://events.humanitix.com/host/the-breathwork-society?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafUHWCbeC8q-Rde1UsNZKEuov4nmYX4py7IHWQ6ZL_T5qUOyRYl-rjt2P4Umg_aem_OZPEransgD_5PlgxWolWwQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denngiiwj8kf). Or send her an email. (http://thebreathworksociety@gmail.com) You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Phoenix: When the System Becomes the Trauma After the Trauma

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. There’s the trauma you experience in the job, and then there can be the trauma that comes after it. I know what it’s like to finally acknowledge that you’re psychologically injured, ask for help, and then find yourself in a process where you can feel like you have to continually prove just how injured you are. I call it “the trauma after the trauma”. For police and first responders already carrying the weight of PTSD and psychological injury, the way we handle that next part matters. Because behind every claim number is a person who has already carried more than most people will ever see. In this episode I share: Why having to repeatedly prove and explain a psychological injury can become another layer of trauma The enormous shift from being the person who helps others to suddenly being the one who needs help How uncertainty around treatment, finances and your future can compound an injury that already has your nervous system on high alert Why your claim and your recovery are connected, but should never become the same thing The five things every injured officer needs to remember when the claims process starts taking over their life What a genuinely trauma-informed workers’ compensation process could look like Why the injury, the badge and the claim can all be part of your story without getting to write the ending Key Quotes “Sometimes psychological injury is not one dramatic event. It's cumulative. One incident laid over another and another and another.” “Do not make permanent decisions in temporary moments of hopelessness.” “Your claim and your recovery are absolutely related, but they are not the same thing.” You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   5 Sept 2026

   Why consciously choosing fun belongs in your recovery plan

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. Recovery is often focused on surviving what happened to us. But what happens when we’re ready to start actually enjoying life again? I’ve spent a lot of time talking about trauma, PTSD, identity, nervous system regulation, grief, illness and rebuilding. But there’s another part of recovery I don’t think we talk about nearly enough: fun. For a long time, PTSD made my world smaller. I became used to asking whether I could handle something rather than whether I might actually love it. Now, I’m learning that joy isn’t frivolous after trauma. It can be a sign that life is getting bigger again. I don’t want the rest of my life to be defined by recovering from what happened to me. I want to see how good I can make the life that’s left. In this episode I share: - Why I believe fun and joy deserve a place alongside the more serious parts of trauma recovery - How PTSD slowly shrank my world and made fear the filter for so many of my decisions - How I shifted from asking “what if I can’t handle it?” to “what if I absolutely love it?” - Why I’ve started deliberately putting things in my calendar that I genuinely look forward to - How creating an “Alive Again” list can help us reconnect with the things that make us feel most like ourselves - Why I stopped waiting until I was healed, confident or “ready” before allowing myself to live - Why I now see having fun, letting go and trying something new as acts of courage - How my definition of strength has changed from what I can endure to how much life I’m willing to let back in - Why I believe joy can coexist with trauma, grief and everything we’ve survived - Why I’m no longer interested in simply getting through life, but in how good I can make the life that’s left Key Quotes “Joy is not frivolous after trauma. It is evidence that life is getting bigger and better again.” “I was spending so much energy asking, what if I can't handle it? That I wasn't asking, what if I absolutely, really love it?” “Sometimes allowing yourself to fall in love with life again is so courageous.” You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   23 Aug 2026

   What nearly dying taught Sharon Morrish about how to live

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. Sometimes the moments that nearly break us are the ones that completely change how we choose to live. Sharon Morrish had spent decades building. A career that saw her become a young female leader in male-dominated industries, a family of three children and, alongside her husband John, a crane business they grew from a single crane into a multi-million-dollar operation. Then, without warning, a brain aneurysm ruptured. Sharon woke days later on life support, with no memory of what had happened or of the goodbye letter she'd written to her family before emergency surgery. What followed gave her a very different perspective on resilience, success and how she wanted to spend the life she'd been incredibly lucky to keep. Sharon's story is about backing yourself when others tell you not to, finding another way when the path in front of you disappears and recognising just how much strength we can find when life gives us no choice but to use it. In this episode we share: - Sharon’s early career and what she learnt about backing herself as a young female leader in male-dominated industries. - Finding the inner strength to keep going when people around her actively didn't want her to succeed. - The reality of balancing a demanding career with raising three children and feeling guilty whether she was at work or at home. - Why Sharon and her husband backed themselves to start their own crane business when everyone around them told them not to. - The risks, setbacks and sacrifices behind building their business over 20 years, including surviving the GFC, union battles and COVID. - The brain aneurysm that ruptured without warning and left Sharon fighting for her life. - The goodbye letter Sharon somehow wrote to her family before emergency surgery, despite having no memory of doing it. - How surviving something she had only a small chance of walking away from changed Sharon’s perspective on life, resilience and what really matters. - Why gratitude and recognising what is still good can coexist with some of the hardest moments of our lives. - What it really means to rise when moving forward can sometimes mean simply getting through what is in front of you. Key Quotes “You go home and you have a big cry and you go, you're not going to beat me.” “My subconscious was like, don't know whether I'm going to live or die, but I'm going to say goodbye.” “You have to zig and zag. You have to go, all right, what can we do to make this happen?” More about Check out Shaz’s Linktree (https://www.instagram.com/wotsgoodshift/) and follow her on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/wotsgoodshift/) You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   8 Aug 2026

   Phoenix: When life changes forever in an instant

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to violent one punch assaults, PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. This is a deeply personal episode about my dad, Kosta, and a story I’ve wanted to share with the care it deserves. In 2019, one senseless act of violence changed the course of Dad’s life and our family forever. But this isn’t just a story about what happened to him. It’s about who he was before that day, who he still is today, and the love, grief, hope and resilience that have shaped the years since. Most of all, it’s about remembering the person behind the diagnosis, and holding onto the parts of someone that trauma and dementia can never take away. In this episode I share: - The story of my dad, Kosta, and the man he was before dementia, brain injury and disability changed his life. - How a coward punch in 2019 changed the course of my dad’s life and our entire family. - The ripple effect of violence and why its consequences can continue for families long after an incident is over. - What it means to grieve someone who is still physically present, and the complicated emotions that come with ambiguous loss. - Why I believe a diagnosis should never become the whole story of who someone is. - How I’ve learned that hope doesn’t always mean a complete recovery, but can be found in small moments of connection, laughter and recognition. - What caring and advocating for someone who can no longer advocate for themselves really looks like. - Why resilience doesn’t always mean overcoming trauma, but learning how to carry it without letting it take everything else. - Why we shouldn’t postpone love, and the importance of saying and showing what someone means to us while we still can. Key Quotes “Sometimes hope is one tiny moment that reminds you the person you love is still here.” “Violence does not end when the headlines stop. For families like ours, that can be where the real journey begins.” “Rising is not always leaving the pain behind. Sometimes rising is refusing to let pain take everything beautiful with it.” You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   1 Aug 2026

   The Courage to Reinvent Your Life with Lisa Messenger

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. What happens when you reach extraordinary levels of success, but behind the scenes, everything is falling apart? Lisa is a mother, entrepreneur, disruptor and author of 40 non-fiction books who has built businesses, inspired thousands and continually reinvented herself along the way. As the founder of Collective Hub, her life has included incredible highs, devastating lows and more than a few chapters that could have sent her in a completely different direction. In this raw and deeply personal chat with Effie, Lisa opens up about the parts of her story people didn’t see, the moments that changed everything and why she continues to believe that no matter how dark life gets, there is always another chapter to be written. In this episode she shares: - How her early drive for success came from wanting approval, and the work it took to stop looking outside herself for validation. - Her experience with alcohol, suicidal thoughts and hitting rock bottom, and the decision that completely changed the direction of her life. - How writing a book about happiness unexpectedly gave her a sense of purpose and became the beginning of an extraordinary career. - The incredible rise of Collective Hub, and why having the courage to close it became just as important as having the courage to start it. - What happened when business struggles, the sudden death of her dad and other challenges all collided at once, and what helped her keep moving through it. - Her deeply personal eight-year journey to motherhood, including miscarriage, IVF, surrogacy and finally welcoming her son Hugo. - Why reinvention has become such a big part of her life, from relaunching Collective Hub to writing fiction, learning AI and even becoming a DJ. - Why the darkest parts of our stories don't have to define us, and how sharing them can help other people see what's possible. - And another exciting part of her motherhood story, this December she’s due to welcome a baby girl through another inspirational surrogacy journey. Key Quotes “The drinking and all of the other messy pieces, I think what's really important to remember is they're a part of my story, they're not my story.” “But then the breakthroughs are better than the breakups. You just gotta hang in there for them.” More about Lisa Follow Lisa on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/lisamessenger/) Follow Collective Hub On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/collectivehub/), via their website (https://collectivehub.com/), or check out the new app (https://apps.apple.com/au/app/collective-hub/id6782206910). You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   25 Jul 2026

   How Hypnosis Can Help You Move Beyond Trauma

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. Whether you're recovering from trauma, navigating anxiety or simply looking for practical ways to strengthen your mindset, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the power of the mind. I was lucky to sit down with Sydney-based clinical sports hypnotherapist Ian Priest, whose work has helped everyone from everyday Australians to elite athletes overcome mental barriers, build resilience and perform at their best. Drawing on his own journey into hypnotherapy and years of international training, Ian shares why lasting change isn't about erasing the past, it's about changing the patterns that keep us stuck. In this episode he shares: - Why clinical hypnosis has nothing to do with stage shows - and how it helps people create lasting change. - How trauma, anxiety and PTSD keep us stuck in survival mode, and practical ways to break that cycle. - The simple techniques that can help you calm your nervous system when you're feeling overwhelmed. - What elite athletes can teach us about confidence, focus and performing under pressure. - Why changing your thought patterns without erasing the past is the key to moving forward. - The role sleep, breathing and relaxation play in healing and building resilience. - How small daily habits like gratitude and grounding can strengthen your mental wellbeing. - Why finding the right person to support you can make all the difference in your recovery journey. Key Quotes "If you're having the worst day of your life, you're well and truly inside your head." "Find someone that you can open up to and you can trust to talk to." "We don't need to remove it, but we need to take its power away, its energy away." More about Ian Find out more via the Clinical Sports Hypnosis (https://www.clinicalsportshypnosis.com.au/) website, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035144213005) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sportshypnosis/). You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   11 Jul 2026

   Phoenix: Creating a sanctuary and rebuilding a life with purpose

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. Healing doesn't always come from the places we expect. For me, one of the most transformative parts of recovering from PTSD and breast cancer amidst the COVID pandemic wasnt found in a therapy room. It was found in creating a space that gave me something to look forward to each day, restored a sense of purpose, and reminded me that I was still capable of building something beautiful. As I navigated the loss of my policing career, my health, and so much of the identity I'd attached to both, I discovered that rebuilding my environment was quietly helping me rebuild myself. Along the way, I learned that purpose isn't always found in life-changing moments. Sometimes it grows through the small, ordinary decisions that restore hope, confidence and a sense of control, one step at a time. In this episode I share: - How rebuilding my outdoor space became part of rebuilding myself after trauma. - Why showing up for small daily tasks gave me purpose when I needed it most. - The unexpected role creativity, routine and building something played in my healing. - Why creating an environment that feels safe helped calm my mind and body. - The policing skills I didn't realise would help me build a completely new chapter. - Why you don't need a major renovation to start rebuilding confidence and hope. - Three practical ways I've learned to create purpose, agency and healing through everyday projects. Key Quotes "Trauma shrinks your world. Creativity does the opposite. It expands your world again." "The sanctuary wasn't really the house. The sanctuary had slowly become me." "Every small decision reminded me I still had choices." You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   4 Jul 2026

   Reclaiming Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse With Narcissist Nab Margi Bowden

   Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. For four decades, Margi was trapped in the grasp of narcissistic abuse, a struggle that went unrecognised even by the 17 mental health professionals she consulted. While her life appeared successful on the outside, internally she was living with a deep, unnameable despair. Everything changed after a chance conversation with a friend who shared her experience of a narcissistic employer. Hearing a story that so closely mirrored her own finally gave Margi the language and understanding she had been searching for. That moment of clarity became the catalyst for a deep exploration into narcissism, which is now the sole focus of her counselling practice. Today, Margi is dedicated to helping survivors heal from narcissistic relationships. Drawing on both her lived experience and professional expertise, she supports people as they navigate the complex journey of recovery, rebuild their identity and reclaim their lives. In this episode she shares: - How narcissistic abuse slowly strips away your identity without you even realising it's happening. - Why survivors often mistake chaos for love and keep returning to unhealthy relationship patterns. - The hidden impact of coercive control, gaslighting and the "thousand tiny cuts" that wear people down over time. - Why leaving a narcissistic relationship is only the beginning of the healing journey. - The survival behaviours that protect us during abuse but keep us stuck afterwards. - Her three-stage process for moving from survival mode to rebuilding your identity and confidence. - Why learning to choose yourself isn't selfish, it's essential for healing. - What thriving after narcissistic abuse actually looks like, and why a peaceful life is possible. Key Quotes "Love and harm do not live in the same place. They don't coexist." "We just have to find ourselves again because we were removed essentially." "It's not like computer software that you just update. We have to go and remove those patterns first." More about Margie Find out more on the Narcissist Nab website (https://www.narcissistnab.com/), or follow Margie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/narcissist_nab). You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    27 Jun 2026

    Phoenix: How to Find Yourself Again After Losing Your Identity

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. What happens when the title you've carried, the career you've loved, or the version of yourself you've always known is suddenly gone? In this solo episode, I share my own journey of losing my identity after leaving the police and why rebuilding who we are is often one of the hardest, yet most important, parts of healing. If you've ever wondered who you are after trauma, loss or a major life change, I hope this conversation reminds you that your identity isn't fixed, it's something you can continue to shape with courage, compassion and hope. In this episode I share: - The hidden grief of losing your identity after trauma or leaving a career. - Why healing isn't about becoming your old self again. - The difference between asking "Who was I?" and "Who am I becoming?" - How trauma, PTSD and life-changing events reshape identity. - The invisible losses we rarely acknowledge after major life transitions. - Why your job, title or role is never the sum of your worth. - How to celebrate the person you're becoming instead of mourning who you were. - Three practical takeaways for rebuilding identity with self-compassion and purpose. Key Quotes "Healing isn't backwards. Healing is forwards." "Identity isn't something you find, it's something you create in every conscious decision." "Your identity isn't what happened to you. It isn't the uniform you wore. Your identity is found in the courage and bravery to keep becoming." You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

11. 

    20 Jun 2026

    Phoenix: How energetics & frequency works in everyday life

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to This episode includes discussions of trauma, toxic and abusive relationships, narcissistic behaviour, emotional manipulation, infidelity, domestic violence, and relationship healing. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. Welcome to one of our phoenix episodes where I share a lesson from my personal journey. For this episode I am joined by the incredible Dee Light. who helped me heal the relationship patterns created by my trauma so I could choose myself instead of repeating unhealthy relationships. Dee has the gifted knack of seeing the biggest picture, and distilling it into sizable, easy to digest steps. Her capacity to take a dilemma and uncover the way out, is an everyday challenge she sees as part of her role in these dynamic times. There is always a solution, a path forward. Dee has studied and applied many modalities over the last forty years and has distilled them down to her own unique approach that gets results. Her vast background includes working in a government position with classified clearance, to working in the glossy world of advertising and the unpredictable world of fashion, to teaching accelerated Japanese language to 3,000 staff of a loved airline, to establishing an ultra-natural skincare and perfume company with her husband of 37 years. Her energetic work is highly sought after and effective, helping a cross section of clients find stability, clarity and inspiration in times of great change. In this episode we share: · Why no one else can complete you and you have to complete yourself first. · How unresolved trauma can keep you repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. · The difference between cherishing someone and possessing them. · Why healing your relationship with yourself changes the relationships you attract. · How to recognise the foundations of a conscious, healthy relationship. · Why choosing yourself is essential after leaving a toxic relationship. · Practical ways to clear old relationship energy and move forward. · Simple practices to raise your self-worth and attract healthier relationships. Key Quotes "Nobody, nobody is going to complete you. All right? You are going to complete yourself." "Kindness to self, it's a human quality that's intrinsic to who we are as human beings." "You cherish somebody, you don't possess them." More about Dee Check out the manifesto of light website (http://www.manifestooflight.earth/), the light and co website (http://www.lightandco.earth/), follow Dee on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dee.lightandco/) and listen to her podcast. (http://www.youtube.com/@lightandco) You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

12. 

    13 Jun 2026

    Mental and Physical Fitness over 40 with Kitty Blomfield

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to trauma, mental health and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. Kitty Blomfield hit a relationship crisis and what she did next changed her life. It took a lot of effort and required a lot of introspection, but the changes she made were more than worth it. Kitty is the Co-Founder of NuStrength and the Winatlife program and teaches women how to break free from restrictive diets so they can balance their hormones, restore their metabolisms and build bodies they love. In this episode she shares: - How watching both her brother and sister face cancer completely changed her perspective on health, resilience and life. - Why her brother's stage 4 cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for rebuilding his health, mindset and daily habits. - How trauma and life's biggest challenges can force us to confront the fears we've been avoiding for years. - The relationship crisis that pushed her to stop betraying herself and start living in alignment with who she really is. - Why feeling "not enough" drove years of overworking, people-pleasing and striving for external validation. - How learning to let go of control transformed both her relationship and her peace of mind. - Why healing, especially after illness, stress or menopause, often means rebuilding your body before focusing on weight loss. - How shifting mindset changed the way she navigates business, relationships and life’s setbacks Key Quotes "You have to stop betraying yourself and living out of alignment." "I finally realised that I need to slow down. I need to listen to my body." "It's always going right. Even when you feel like it's not going right." More about Kitty Head to Kitty’s website (https://www.nustrength.com.au/), or follow her on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kittyblomfield81), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitty-blomfield-189734b/). Listen to her podcast here. (https://www.nustrength.com.au/podcast) You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

13. 

    6 Jun 2026

    Why protecting your energy matters for mental health

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to trauma, mental health and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. We often believe that if we can just change our circumstances, everything else will fall into place. But real healing is rarely that simple. For my second solo episode, I share how trauma shaped my relationship with safety, stress and self-worth, and the practices that have helped me reconnect with myself, trust my intuition and build a life that feels liberating, more peaceful and intentional. In this episode we share: - Why changing jobs, relationships or locations won't heal wounds unless you have addressed them within yourself. - How trauma conditioned my nervous system to stay in survival mode long after the danger had passed. - Why unresolved emotions follow us into every new chapter if we don't deal with them first. - How our environment, relationships and daily surroundings can either support or drain our wellbeing. - The difference between relationships that create safety and those that create chaos and confusion. - Why trying to rescue or fix other people often comes at the expense of our own healing and wellbeing. - How I've learned to trust my body and intuition when something doesn't feel right. - The role Reiki has played in helping me reconnect with stillness, grounding and nervous system regulation. - Why I believe healing isn't just mental, but also emotional, physical and energetic. - Simple ways to create more peace, safety and self-awareness in everyday life. Key Quotes "Wherever you go, that's where you are" "You can physically leave environments while emotionally carrying them with you." "Stop asking, 'How do I escape myself?' and start asking, 'How do I become safe within myself?'" "Healing relationships feel safe, grounded, consistent and emotionally steady." You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    30 May 2026

    Overcoming menopausal mayhem with Shelley Horton

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. This is not a substitute for medical advice, please consult your doctor or healthcare professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. A lack of education about menopause nearly destroyed Shelley Horton’s life and career. Shelley is a media veteran who can be heard nationally a number of times a week on Channel Nine’s Today Show, Today Extra, Weekend Today and the 3pm News and more. But all of that nearly feel apart when undiagnosed the symptoms of perimenopause struck and a lack of education in the medical community caused her to be misdiagnosed and untreated. After a lot of education and work Shelley is now the Peri Godmother, and author of an incredible book and movement helping women everywhere. In this episode she shares: - How her perimenopause started with depression, heart palpitations and brain fog - How a lack of menopause education left her suffering for months without answers. - The moment she nearly quit her career at Channel 9 because of her health - The moment her husband recognised something was wrong and helped her seek support. - How the right GP and hormone treatment changed the course of her recovery. - What happened when she turned her frustration into action, - How she experienced breakthrough depression even after starting treatment and had to keep doing the work. - The moment a routine medical procedure turned into a life-threatening emergency when her lung collapsed. - How she now uses her experience to educate women, challenge stigma and help others feel less alone. Key Quotes “I just thought I was failing at life. I was blaming myself for it. Not that the chemicals were being disrupted by my hormones.” “For the final year in 2023 I had bled for 42 weeks out of 52.” “I was angry that I had nearly quit my job, that I had nearly lost like a year of my life. I had nearly lost my life.” More about Shelley You can find out more about Shelley via her website (https://shellshockedmedia.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shellyhorton1/?hl=en) and everything else via her linktree. (https://linktr.ee/ShellyHorton?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnLrUjxq-_0pNni7w2WoKLEYBj4gl84u3z1c3vrPWcOiIZ5nZ5EoUXsKobEkE_aem_Qe1E5digH5pjUKeSXpOJhA) You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    23 May 2026

    PTSD nearly destroyed my life, this is how I rebuilt.

    PTSD is often misunderstood as something that only shows up in flashbacks. But for me, it became something much bigger. A constant state of hypervigilance, fear, exhaustion and survival mode that slowly began shrinking my world. Today I’ll be sharing parts of my personal story to help explain and navigate the world of PTSD for those going through it, or for those of you who know someone going through it. In this episode, I share: What PTSD actually felt like for me beyond flashbacks How hypervigilance and survival mode consumed my everyday life The sensory overload and isolation I experienced with PTSD How I masked my struggles while appearing “fine” to others The impact PTSD had on my identity, relationships and confidence My breast cancer journey alongside PTSD and the grief of losing my former self The small routines and coping strategies that helped me keep going Why avoidance made my world smaller and rebuilding required tiny steps How I slowly reclaimed concerts, events and social experiences again Why I believe “you are not broken, you are rebuilding” Key Quotes “I wasn’t living anymore. I was managing my symptoms. I was managing my life.” “I realised that I could go my whole life living in the space of being debilitated by PTSD, or I could start living again.” “PTSD took a lot out of me, so, so much out of me… but it also forced me to rebuild myself intentionally.” You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    16 May 2026

    Former police officer Keith Banks’ journey with PTSD to post-traumatic growth

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. PTSD is something we are very aware of now, but what if you developed PTSD from traumatic experiences while working in the police force decades ago? And how would you handle living with that without diagnosis? Keith Banks is a former police officer, bestselling author and mental health advocate. He speaks powerfully on trauma, resilience, mental fitness and rebuilding life after adversity. In this episode he shares: - His childhood experience of trauma - Why he was drawn to dangerous police work - The fatal shooting that changed everything - The toll of losing his best friend in the line of duty - Living with undiagnosed PTSD for decades - How trauma affected his family life - The diagnosis that changed everything - His understanding of post-traumatic growth - How he found purpose after policing - The power of connection and community - How karate became part of his healing - Why it is never too late to heal Key Quotes “I thought I was alone in this whole morass of trauma and pain.” “I had a dark side that was taking over that previously happy, joyful little dude.” “I had the classic symptoms, the nightmares, the flashbacks, the hypervigilance, the anger, the drinking, all of that.” More about Keith Follow Keith on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/banksy175/?hl=en), find out more via his website (https://keithbanks.com.au/), or read his books. (https://www.amazon.com.au/Kindle-Store-Keith-Banks/s?rh=n%3A2490359051%2Cp_27%3AKeith%2BBanks) You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    16 May 2026

    Rebuilding your authentic self after trauma with Kat John

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to trauma, mental health, and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 131114. Kat John’s path has been one of overcoming deep personal challenges. Struggling with a sense of unworthiness and battling through significant hardships like childhood abuse, drug abuse and brain surgery she confronted and made friends with the patterns and limiting beliefs that kept her from living out who she was and achieving a fulfilling life. Now she is an authenticity coach, author, speaker and founder of the ZEROFKS movement. Kat empowers people to reconnect with themselves and live courageously through healing and self-worth. In this episode she shares: - What “doing the work” really means - Why self-awareness is the first step - The beliefs that shape your identity - How people-pleasing makes you lose yourself - Taking radical responsibility - Learning to date yourself - Why healing is not a straight line - The ego’s role in keeping you stuck - Taking the next best step - How she rebuilt her life after chronic pain - Why you should give less power to fear and judgment - Why authenticity is timeless - Why the hard work is worth it Key Quotes “If you train like an Olympic athlete for something that you want, if you train for that gold medal, then you might just get that gold medal, but you need to know what your version of the gold medal is.” “But am I ever really going to get out of this chronic pain? Am I ever really going to get out of this?” “I thought, my God, I could get to the end of my life and never even know who I am.” More about Kat Follow Kat on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kat.john/), find out more on her website (https://katjohn.com.au/) and buy her book. (https://katjohn.com.au/authentic-book/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn1ZQJBGmgy6xzPdCDbEDZSR4amirZ712nMJff2DP_XYSiUg0ToCcNoxK10Jo_aem_EmkmJFHSAKVawvMdBnDCzQ) You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    16 May 2026

    Former Police Officer Effie reveals to Lisa Messenger how she survived PTSD, Cancer and DV

    Trigger warning, this podcast contains discussions relating to PTSD, trauma, mental health, suicide and other potentially distressing experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. You are not broken, you are rebuilding. That is a mantra I live by and that has seen me able to overcome some enormous challenges in my life. In this podcast I will be interviewing incredible people about what happens after the worst moments in their lives and how they live alongside their trauma, rebuild, and keep going. But to start this podcast, I am joined by my incredible friend Lisa Messenger who will be interviewing me to explain my story, what I have experienced and the lessons I have learnt along the way. Lisa is the founder of Collective Hub, a bestselling author and globally recognised entrepreneur who inspires people through her work on reinvention, creativity, resilience and living authentically. In this episode we share: - My years in elite police squads - My experience working undercover and in organised crime - How I became a domestic violence survivor - The PTSD diagnosis that followed - My father’s devastating assault - The breast cancer diagnosis I received - How I coped with PTSD and cancer at the same time - The treatments that helped me heal - The role my Labrador played - How I rebuilt after multiple traumas - Why finding collateral beauty in adversity was important - Why I created this podcast - The importance of helping others rebuild and reinvent Key Quotes “Everyone still has a conscious choice to curate the best life that they can have despite the bad things that happen to them.” “It was the mental and the physical coming in hard and fast and just horrendously.” “Within 24 hours, actually on Valentine’s Day… the doctor said, ‘I’m so sorry Effie, you have cancer.’” More about Lisa You can follow Lisa on Instagram, (https://www.instagram.com/lisamessenger/) or read her substack (https://lisamessenger.substack.com/p/letters-from-lisa-issue-1-the-portal?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnAVlIZpbZzjDg9ggY5SAUiFsdxsF_kqG-RzN46oiQfpnoUtd5XmJZelP2WOc_aem_Q2nnWC03mkjrN87kxnU0OQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3). You can get involved with the podcast online You can follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/). Find out more via my website. (https://jordan-resilience.squarespace.com/) You can reach out to me via email. (http://hello@jordanresilience.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    9 May 2026

    Introducing: Rising In Life After Trauma

    Introducing: Rising in Life After Trauma a podcast by Effie Jordan, founder of Jordan Resilience. In this show, we'll be covering what happens after the worst moments of your life and what the rebuilding of self really looks like. I'll be sharing aspects of my life as a police officer and intelligence analyst of 14 years service within the New South Wales Police Force and the unseen wounds of PTSD, as well as my journey through domestic violence and breast cancer. As well as sharing my own advice and lived experience with PTSD, I'll be interviewing a range of guests such as Lisa Messenger, Keith Banks, Kat John and Shelley Horton, and will be asking them to share their stories of adversity and their advice on how they live alongside it, rebuild and keep going. The topics will range from the rare and difficult, to the more common, but often under-discussed. And while no two experiences are the same, there will be so much to be inspired by. Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jordanresilience/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@JordanResilience) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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