Episodes

  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -23-3- 2026
    Mar 23 2026

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  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -16-3- 2026-Lessons Without a Blackboard with my father Ananda Abayakoon
    Mar 16 2026

    When My Father Speaks His Truth – Lessons Without a Blackboard

    On this special episode of Speak Your Truth, I step out of the presenter’s chair and into something far more personal — a conversation with my father.

    This is not an interview.
    It is a reflection on a life shaped by service, learning, and love.

    From a childhood guided by a principal father and a teacher mother, to a calling that led him into classrooms, curriculum writing, and education leadership both at home and abroad — including service in Seychelles and Botswana — this episode traces the journey of a man who believed deeply in the power of education to change lives.

    We hear stories of love and partnership through more than fifty years of marriage to his beloved Anula, the values that anchored their home, and the quiet lessons passed on to three children. Beyond titles and achievements, this conversation reveals a man who lived with integrity, faith, and an unwavering sense of responsibility to family, community, and humanity.

    As he reflects on retirement, legacy, and the principles that guided his life, this episode reminds us that the most powerful lessons are not always taught from a blackboard — they are lived, modelled, and passed on through generations.

    This is a story of purpose.
    A story of service.
    And a daughter honouring the truth of the man who shaped her world.

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  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -9-3- 2026-Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You-Sophie Lorre
    Mar 9 2026

    Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You
    Episode: Coaching That Changes You: Identity, Action & Empowerment

    What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of motivation—but an identity you’ve outgrown?

    In this episode of Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You, we sit down with Sydney‑based empowerment coach Sophie Lorre for an honest, practical conversation about what coaching really is, how it differs from therapy, and why so many high‑functioning women find themselves trapped in self‑limiting loops.

    Together, we unpack identity, mindset, communication, neuroscience‑informed tools, and NLP—breaking down what actually happens inside a coaching session and how small internal shifts can create powerful, lasting change.

    If you’ve been feeling “on” all the time, stretched thin, or quietly craving clarity and balance—this episode offers insight, language, and a gentle nudge forward.

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  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -23-2- 2026-Social Media: Influence on Youth — Between the Scroll and the Soul with Davina
    Feb 23 2026

    What happens when teens stop scrolling and start reflecting?

    On this episode of Speak Your Truth with Pri on Alive 90.5FM, Pri sits down with Davina Raj, a thoughtful Year 11 student, to unpack how social media is shaping young lives — both online and offline.

    Sparked by a real-life conversation with a youth who reminded us that “not everything online is real — some of it’s glorified,” this show explores the power, pressure, and potential of social media for today’s youth.

    Together, Pri and Davina dive into:

    • The difference between real life and highlight reels

    • Social media’s impact on confidence, comparison, and connection

    • Mental health, digital habits, and “scroll stress”

    • How teens can use social platforms with purpose — not pressure

    • Why face-to-face conversations still matter (yes, even when they’re awkward!)

    Plus, listeners are invited to try the Taro Tea Challenge — a simple offline moment that could change how we connect.

    This is an honest, hopeful conversation for teens, parents, educators, and anyone navigating life between the scroll and the soul.

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  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -9-2- 2026 -Pri Nola Gu Rie- Physio part 2
    Feb 9 2026

    Today on the show, we welcome Pri Nola Gu Rie Physiotherapists back into the studio for another insightful radio chat.

    In this session, we’re joined by a physiotherapist‑turned injury management consultant and the founder of iPrana, responding to some thoughtful questions sent in by different sections of our community.

    This conversation is not medical advice, but a relaxed and informative discussion designed to help listeners better understand the world of physiotherapy, injury management, and movement health.

    Segment 1 – Understanding the Body & Injury

    We explore:

    • What’s one must‑do everyday stretch most people can benefit from?

    • When diagnosing a physical concern, how important is understanding the social or environmental context in which the injury occurred?

    • What injuries are most commonly treated in physiotherapy practice?

    Segment 2 – Pathways & Professions

    We also unpack:

    • Advanced certifications available to physiotherapists—such as Dry Needling and Orthopedic specialisations—and which ones may be most valuable

    • The key differences between Physiotherapy and Kinesiology, and how each supports recovery and movement in different ways

    A grounded, practical conversation that connects clinical expertise with real‑life experiences.

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  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -19-1- 2026
    Jan 19 2026

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  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -12-1- 2026-Breaking Barriers & Building Futures with Aman
    Jan 12 2026

    Breaking Barriers & Building Futures: Mental Health, Cultural Identity & Unlocking Youth Potential

    Host: Pri – Speak Your Truth, Alive 90.5FM

    Guest: Aman Singh – Founder & Director, Noor Pathways

    Episode Summary:

    This episode of Speak Your Truth shines a spotlight on the intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and the often unseen challenges faced by CALD youth in Australia. Host Pri is joined by Aman Singh—a mental health advocate, psychologist, and founder of Noor Pathways, an organisation dedicated to trauma‑informed, culturally responsive youth programs.

    Together, they unpack:

    • Why mental health remains taboo in many multicultural households

    • The emotional and identity struggles CALD youth navigate daily

    • Barriers such as stigma, language limitations, and generational divides

    • The alarming statistics around CALD mental health and domestic violence

    • The need for culturally grounded mental health practices

    • Noor Pathways’ research‑based youth programs in schools and communities

    • How safe spaces, sport, mentoring, and cultural awareness build resilience

    Listeners will gain insights into the real challenges CALD children face and the practical pathways families, educators, and organisations can take to support healthier, stronger futures.

    This is a powerful, necessary conversation for educators, parents, community workers, and anyone passionate about youth empowerment and inclusion.

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  • Speak Your Truth Podcast -29-12- 2025-Mina Skandari -Heal Bloom Grow
    Dec 29 2025

    Mina Skandari — Founder of the Skandari Foundation, award‑winning community leader, and author of Heal Bloom Grow.

    In this powerful conversation, Mina opens up about:

    • Healing as the foundation for purpose
    • Overcoming imposter syndrome
    • Mental health and conscious parenting
    • Blooming after healing
    • Tools for growth — journaling, gratitude, intentional reflection
    • Empowering communities through leadership

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