As July starts, so too does a commitment by many to embrace Dry July. In today’s episode we’re dipping into the archives for a chat with sobriety advocate and wellness coach Justine Santowiak. In 2012 she almost lost her life when her alcohol addiction became too much, entering rehab and forever cutting ties with the substance the controlled her. Justine found a way forward and wants the same for fellow addicts.

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This week’s episode is a little different. We’re hearing from one of you. Our guest today is a local Sydney mum named Rebekah, who funds this podcast because of the hope she found in it when her husband left her and their two young twins just two years ago. Rebekah’s story is one of courage, shame, confusion and heartache, and ultimately working out how to find God when life crumbles.

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How do you become, and have, a quality friend? Why are adult friendships exhausting sometimes, and could we be better off talking to A.I.? Our guest today is Sheridan Voysey. Author, broadcaster and founder of Friendship Lab, a platform empowering people with the resources they need to make friendships thrive and invest in one of our most neglected relationships.

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