Seen

About Seen

If you can see it, you can be it. But what happens when you look around and nobody looks like you? Seen is an interview podcast that talks to inspirational Australians who have come from under-represented backgrounds and communities, and made astonishing impacts on our culture. Join host Yumi Stynes this season celebrating older women who take risks, show huge courage, resilience, and tenacity to rise to excellence in their third act. Meet pro surfer Pauline Menczer, renowned artist Lindy Lee, community chef Duang Tengritrat and Tiwi Island Sistagirl Crystal Love Johnson, and more.

Publisher

SBS

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2023

Latest episode

7 May 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 May 2025

   Victoria Spence: Death doula and funeral business owner on a mission to bring deaths back to the personal

   Victoria Spence was still quite young when she realised that not everyone was treated equally, or well, in the process of dying and death. But it was her experience of losing her father that really cemented her drive to change how people are honoured at the end of life. Victoria is now dedicated to bringing a personal touch to what she calls the ‘Mcfuneral industry’, through her company Liferites. As she helps other people travel towards, and through death, she also brings wisdom and reflection in facing her own mortality.

2. 

   1 May 2025

   Hadia Haikal-Mukhtar: From Lebanese migrant kid to respected doctor

   From the moment Hadia Haikal-Mukhtar first moved to Australia from Lebanon as a teen, she was underestimated - both as a Lebanese immigrant, and as a woman. But her fierce intelligence and drive ensured Hadia would not be held back by the limited thinking of those around her. Hadia went on to study medicine and law, all while raising a brand new baby. She is now a trusted doctor and educator in her community, supporting women and their health, whilst helping to educate the next generation of doctors.

3. 

   23 Apr 2025

   Kerryn Harvey: An amputee who refused to let her injury stop her from dreaming big

   Kerryn Harvey was living a fit and active life until - in her mid 30s - a tragic cycling accident resulted in the loss of her entire arm. Not one to give up, she found herself starting again, re-learning the basics of everyday life - dressing, walking, and even cycling. Where others might have adjusted to a smaller life, Kerryn instead dreamed bigger, getting back on her bike to achieve international success on the parathletic race track. Now in her third act, Kerryn continues to be an inspiration through her fitness program, bringing together older women looking for ways to be fit, strong and powerful as they head into middle-age and beyond.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

75,127,778

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

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

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

85

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