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How I Survived

That's Life!
Australia
Violence Against Women
Great White Shark
Sydney
Coogee Beach, Australia
Surf Life Saving
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Child Sexual Abuse
Domestic Violence
Femicide
White Island
Mental Health
Trauma Therapy
Stephanie Browitt

Amazing, first-hand survival stories from people who have faced the unimaginable and escaped with their lives.

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What if leaving your faith meant losing everyone you'd ever loved?

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains themes of childhood abuse, physical punishment, sexual trauma and coercive control. If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, ca... more

Could you survive a volcanic eruption? It's a question Stephanie Browitt never thought she'd have to answer. And yet in 2019, a volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island changed Stephanie's life forever. At just 23, she suffered burns to 70 per... more

What does it mean to put a name and a story to every woman and child lost to violence? For more than a decade, journalist and activist Sherele Moody has been documenting the lives behind the statistics, creating a record of Australia’s femicides thro... more

What if the person who was meant to protect you was the one you needed protection from? This is a story of survival, resilience and reclaiming your voice after years of being silenced. Jess also speaks publicly for the first time about living with Di... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Browitt
Survivor of the White Island eruption; author of Out Of The Ashes
Author, Out Of The Ashes
Episode: Stephanie Browitt: “I Survived the Volcano. Half My Family Didn’t.”
Sherele Moody
Journalist, activist, survivor of violence; founder of the Red Heart Movement and Australian Femicide Watch
Red Heart Movement; Australian Femicide Watch
Episode: The Day I Learned My Stepdad Was A Child Killer - Sherele Moody
Jess Denham
Survivor, advocate, and public speaker
Independent
Episode: Jess Denham: The Story She Was Never Allowed To Tell
Charlie Verco
Survivor who rescued a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach
Independent survivor
Episode: Charlie Verco: He Paddled Towards The Shark To Save Her

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Georgie McCourt
Host of the Marie Claire podcast and You're Gonna Want To Hear This, affiliated with Marie Claire (Are Media).

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • What has this turned into

    The Jess denham ep is 50 odd minutes of 2 people not saying anything. It’s frustrating to listen to. The interviewer is unable to control the flow. Not sure what I just listened to but it’s not how I survived

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hibbert76
    Australia24 days ago
  • Love the format

    I really love the narration combined with the survivors ‘own word’ contribution. Excellent job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mommy mb
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • SO GOOD

    I looooove the narrators voice and the sound quality of each story is really good! I enjoy the pacing of the stories as well I hope you guys make a new season soon!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibbitybopittyboo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Only the strong survive. Only the weak bully.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    @patrickjones
    a year ago
  • I like the stories

    I like how the story is told by the person who went through it but the sound effects added are just a little to much for me & I wish the title didn’t spoil the stories so much

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    alex loves annie lol
    United States2 years ago

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Stories told directly by survivors illuminate the grit, resilience, and aftermath of extreme events across a range of settings, from domestic violence advocacy to life-threatening emergencies at sea. Episodes emphasize first-hand accounts, personal accountability, and the ongoing journey from trauma to recovery, with guests often tying lived experience to broader social change and policy discussions. The format blends intimate storytelling with expert commentary and practical takeaways on safety, support systems, and advocacy, making it a compelling listen for audiences interested in resilience, human rights, and real-world impact.

A notable strength is the through-line of survivor voices shaping advocacy and community responses, rather th... more

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