Hosted by Moira Murphy · 🇺🇸 US · EN-NZ · 40 episodes
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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 their suggestions on the below Spotify playlist. Listen Here
Moira Murphy hosts Real Lives Raw Stories, a society show with 40 episodes published.
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, workplac
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
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 li
After doing this show for nearly two years I wanted to take you back. Today I am going to share with you the top 2 episodes. In each story you’ll hear courage, raw honesty, and the reminder that you don’t have to be alon
Today, I’m joined by Anna Gibbons, a mother of four and wellbeing coach, who tragically lost her second eldest child to depression in June 2024. This heartbreak reshaped her life and sparked her mission to support youth
Today on Real Lives Raw Stories, I’m joined by Krissy Christensen, compiler of the powerful book Please Say Their Name . Drawing on her experience as a nurse, celebrant and friend, Krissy has gathered raw, honest, and co
Today on Real Lives Raw Stories, I’m joined by Karen Hattaway — restaurateur and entrepreneur. But her story goes far deeper — as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, she’s turned her experiences into purpose, guiding o
Tali, is a remarkable and resilient young woman who has faced unimaginable loss. Just days before Christmas in 2021, she lost her husband — the love of her life — and soon after, her beloved mum. Tali is sharing her raw
Today I’m joined by Jared Rogers — the personal trainer on a mission to bring 10,000 Kiwis together for the world’s biggest HIIT workout. We talk about the vision behind HIIT FOR HOPE, the challenges of pulling off a wor
In this episode, Christina shares her powerful journey from a childhood shaped by addiction and trauma to building a successful career and creating a new life in New Zealand. Becoming a mum marked the start of her healin
Today we hear from Marina Shearer. Marina has been on an extraordinary journey of discovery, delving into her family’s remarkable — and at times harrowing — history. Her search uncovered her father’s childhood in a Japan
In this episode, we meet Sharon Armstrong—justice advocate, author, and speaker. In 2011, Sharon’s life changed overnight when she was arrested in Argentina, caught in an international drug scam that started as an online
Today, we’re joined by Brenda — a brave and inspiring woman who opens up about her journey through alcoholism. From losing control and hitting rock bottom to finding the strength to rebuild her life, Brenda shares her st
Today, we’re joined by Shell Withers, who was unexpectedly diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 35. She shares her journey and the realities of living with bipolar disorder—the stigma, the challenges of treatment, and what
Today, we’re joined by Ryan Astle, the founder of Better Man, an initiative dedicated to redefining masculinity and encouraging men to embrace personal growth and emotional well-being. We’ll discuss what it truly means t
Today, we’re joined by Primrose and Kathryn, two incredible women who have faced breast cancer and turned their journey into something meaningful: Altered Freedom, an initiative that provides specially designed backpacks
In this episode, we learn about Dew Drops, a service dedicated to supporting new parents in New Zealand. Founder Jessie Johnson shares how her personal experiences shaped her passion for helping families navigate the cha
Welcome to Real Women Raw Stories. Today, we’re joined by Kathy, who traded a high-powered finance career in San Francisco for a new life in New Zealand as a somatic practitioner. We’ll explore what sparked this dramatic
In this episode, Christa shares her journey from being an active young woman to navigating the challenges of Cushing's disease. After years of unexplained symptoms, she finally got the diagnosis she'd been searching for.
In this episode of Real Women Raw Stories, we sit down with Philly to discuss her journey with alopecia. She shares what alopecia is, how it presents, and the emotional challenges that come with hair loss. Philly opens u
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