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Real Lives Raw Stories

Moira Murphy
Grief
Mental Health
Hiit For Hope
Move It Mama
Hemophilia
Burnout
Widowhood
Regulatory Economics
Leadership
World War II
Personal Growth
CREME
Please Say Their Name
Lighthouse Trust
Real Women Raw Stories
Hepatitis C
Contaminated Blood Products
Hemophilia Foundation (new Zealand)
Move It Mama Community
Exercise

Real Lives Raw Stories, where we engage in heartfelt conversations with remarkable people who have inspiring stories to tell. This is a space where listeners can find relatability and strength in the face of life's challenges. Hear amazing true stories and be empowered by the knowledge that you are not alone. At the end of each episode I ask the guests for their feel good songs. You can listen to ... more

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Today on Real Women Raw Stories, we meet Sarah from Prehab. After years in the demanding world of ballet and movement, Sarah developed chronic pain that gradually took over her life. Despite countless treatments and specialists, answers remained elus... more

Welcome to today’s guest, Sara Carter. From working in Darwin to executive leadership roles in Timaru, Sara has built an incredible career in male-dominated industries while navigating the realities of pressure, workplace culture, and burnout. Today,... more

Today’s guest is Belinda, a mother whose daughter Hayleigh was born with moderate haemophilia. What followed were years of hospital infusions, a Hepatitis C exposure through contaminated blood products, and the enormous emotional and financial strain... more

Today’s guest is Lisa Fong. Lisa created Move It Mama around the philosophy of exercising for your mental health. Focusing on how it makes you feel, rather than just how you look.

We’re reconnecting to talk about what life looks like now. From movin... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Carter
Regulatory economist and former regulatory manager
Timaru, New Zealand / Timaru Regulatory Team
Episode: Ep 40: Sara Carter – Leadership, Burnout & Knowing When to Walk Away
Belinda Van der Monde
Mother of a child with hemophilia and advocate for contaminated blood victims
Hemophilia Foundation (NZ)
Episode: Ep 39: Belinda Van der Monde: A Mother’s Journey Through Haemophilia and Hepatitis C
Lisa Fong
Founder of Move It Mama, fitness advocate for mental health
Move It Mama
Episode: Ep 38: Lisa Fong - Fitness: How this habit can improve your mental health
Jess Mitzi
Core part of Move It Mama, qualified personal trainer, mother of two
Move It Mama
Episode: Ep 37: The Top Two Episodes
Ellen Peterson
Mother of two, teacher, founder of EP Coaching
EP Coaching
Episode: Ep 37: The Top Two Episodes
Anna Gibbons
Mother of Lucca, well-being coach
Individual guest
Episode: Ep: 36: Anna & Kent Gibbons - Turning Loss into ​Something Meaningful and Pain into Purpose
Krissy Christensen
Compiler of Please Say Their Name; nurse and celebrant
Compiled By Krissy Christensen
Episode: Ep 35: Krissy Christensen - Please Say Their Name – Stories of the Death of a Child
Karen Hattaway
Restaurateur and entrepreneur
Blue Canoe (Queenstown); Manu (Christchurch)
Episode: Ep 34: Karen Hattaway - “C.R.E.A.M” It Rises to the Top. From Cheese Rolls to Award Winning Restaurants
Tali Taulago-Leauma
A young widow sharing her journey through grief and reinvention
Real Lives Raw Stories guest
Episode: Ep 33: Tali Taulago-Leauma - The Silent Struggles of a Young Widow

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Moira Murphy
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Ep 30: Marina Shearer - Breaking the Silence on Her Family’s Untold History
Q: What advice would Marina give to her teenage self?
She would urge her to ask her grandparents about their lives and to document those stories carefully, preferably with notes and context to preserve memories for future generations.
Ep 30: Marina Shearer - Breaking the Silence on Her Family’s Untold History
Q: How did Marina approach researching her family's past?
She relied on a mix of memories from her aunt, historical records found on the internet, birth and death certificates, camp cards, and Red Cross records, gradually building a comprehensive picture that spanned multiple countries.
Ep 30: Marina Shearer - Breaking the Silence on Her Family’s Untold History
Q: What first sparked Marina's journey to uncover her family's history?
She describes a layered realization starting from childhood, sparked by watching the TENKO series and a growing curiosity that led her to ask questions, read, and pursue a deeper, chronological understanding with the help of family members.
Ep 34: Karen Hattaway - “C.R.E.A.M” It Rises to the Top. From Cheese Rolls to Award Winning Restaurants
Q: What was the turning point when you decided to confront your abuser and begin healing publicly?
The turning point was recognizing that saying the truth out loud could liberate her from the past, with the confrontation at around age 21 marking a crucial moment that allowed healing and safety to emerge for her and others.
Ep 34: Karen Hattaway - “C.R.E.A.M” It Rises to the Top. From Cheese Rolls to Award Winning Restaurants
Q: So, how did the CREME framework come about and why did you choose it as a guide for yourself and others?
It came from a mentor's line about cream rising to the top and grew into a five-part framework—Courage, Resilience, Empowerment, Action, and Moving Forward—that serves as a memorable, practical reminder to live bravely and keep progressing.

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Real Lives Raw Stories offers intimate, vulnerability-forward conversations with a diverse group of guests who share personal journeys through burnout, grief, health challenges, trauma, motherhood, and resilience. Episodes frequently center on navigating systems (healthcare, education, policy), transforming adversity into purpose, and practical strategies for well-being, leadership, and community impact. A notable throughline is the emphasis on authentic storytelling, letting guests name their experiences and lessons learned while highlighting actionable takeaways for listeners facing similar challenges. The show also weaves in advocacy, mentorship, and the power of storytelling to foster connection and empowerment, often anchored by real-l... more

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