Coming out ain’t easy. In Full Disclosure, some very brave, very brilliant, very famous and very queer Kiwis share their coming out journeys and struggles with Karen O’Leary. They divulge all sorts of personal insights - from the deep to the dark to the downright funny. When did they first know they were queer? Who did they tell first and why? How did their whānau and friends take their news? You’ll have to listen to find out! Host: Karen O'Leary; Creator and producer: Kate Langdon; Associat ...
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Expected to die, today he’s inspiring others to truly live. World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O’Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.
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Welcome to Daniela O'Leary, where amazing things happen.
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The Brian D. O'Leary Show brings you "serious content amidst an unserious culture." This feed also includes all @BrianDOLeary content. The O'Leary Review Podcast — a "chat show" with guests from the world of business, sports, politics, and more who enjoy "Conversations That Matter," with host Brian O'Leary. This podcast network began with Sportlanders the Podcast, a show exploring the week in sports primarily from a Portland perspective. O'Leary and guests break down the week that was in spo ...
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Haven Shepherd | Bomb Survivor and Paralympic Swimmer (ep. 728)
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Born in a small town in Vietnam, Haven Shepherd was just 14 months old when she miraculously survived a bomb explosion that resulted in the loss of both legs below the knee and left her orphaned. Later adopted into a loving family with six athletic siblings, Haven discovered swimming—a sport that brought her freedom, purpose, and a path to Paralymp…
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BONUS: Shifting perceptions with Eilish Wilson
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In this bonus episode of Full Disclosure Karen gets personal with her partner and musician, Eilish Wilson. They talk about her coming out journey, being confused for mother and daughter at the supermarket, and the importance of challenging the perceptions of others.Par Stuff Audio
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For an entire year now, you’ve shared stories with us of individuals in your world who embody what it means to be On Fire For Good. We’ve received almost 1,000 nominations, nearly all of them someone’s parent, sibling, teacher, pastor, colleague or friend. But last month, one came in that caught my eye. It was in fact, celebrating someone the nomin…
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Rob Kenney of Viral YouTube Channel "Dad, How Do I?" (ep. 726)
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Rob Kenney, lovingly known as the “Dad of the Internet,” created Dad, How Do I?, a YouTube channel that has grown to more than five million followers seeking practical advice, heartfelt encouragement, and, of course, a steady dose of dad jokes. And yet, behind the laughter is a story of resilience, forgiveness, and showing up when it matters most. …
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Being unapologetically yourself with Bree Tomasel
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Radio superstar and host of Celebrity Treasure Island, Bree Tomasel, opens up about growing up different in a small country town in Queensland, keeping her sexuality secret from her dad for 10 years, her battles with anxiety and ADHD, and riding the magic carpet.Par Stuff Audio
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Toxic positivity. It’s a term commonly used when someone invalidates negative emotions or expects unrealistic optimism from others. Undoubtedly, we need to hold space for grief, anger, and sadness. And yet, a woman several years ago provided a beautiful, practical and powerful example not of living in toxic positivity, but of choosing gratitude eve…
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Ben Tracy: Running Across America to Keep Kids Safe (ep. 724)
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Ben Tracy is an online safety speaker on a 120-day journey across America, known as The Tracy Trek—a 3,107-mile coast-to-coast run to protect kids online. Running a marathon every single day, Ben is connecting with schools, community groups, and lawmakers to shine a light on the dangers of social media and discuss solutions for safeguarding our you…
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Being a helpful human with Sam Johnson
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Social entrepreneur and founder of Student Volunteer Army, the delightful Sam Johnson talks about his fears of his farmer Dad finding out he was gay, how he and his husband conceived their baby daughter via surrogacy, and why we mustn’t shy away from speaking out and championing for our Queer communities.…
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Yesterday marked the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Oorah! I’ve been enamored by the Marine Corps since childhood, and having the honor to serve their wounded veterans more than 50 times through my work with FOCUS Marines over the past decade has further galvanized my love of them. And yet, it was a relatively simple experience, …
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Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge: Sergeant Kevin Briggs (ep. 722)
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Sergeant Kevin Briggs is a retired California Highway Patrol officer known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge. For more than 20 years, Kevin patrolled the Golden Gate Bridge, where he saved more than 200 people from suicide. Today, Kevin shares how his own battles with abuse, cancer, and depression gave him a unique compassion, and the unfor…
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Liberating yourself and others with Shaneel Lal
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Queer rights activist, political activist and Young New Zealander of the Year 2023, Shaneel Lal, talks about growing up in Fiji when it was crime to be gay, refusing to conform to sexual heteronormativity, and their work to ban conversion therapy in NZ.Par Stuff Audio
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As an empty nester, Holly Schultz revisited a calling she had first heard as a busy mom to young kids. Although she didn’t have time as a young mom, years later with her children grown, she finally had the opportunity to volunteer at a local service dog nonprofit. Dabbling first in fostering service puppies for the organization, Holly found the sep…
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Quadruple Amputee Navigates Motherhood | Brie Bauer (ep. 720)
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Just eight months ago, Brie Bauer was 27-weeks pregnant with her third child when suddenly a life-threatening infection changed her life forever. After experiencing flu-like symptoms, Brie delivered a premature but healthy baby boy before spending the next 10 days in a coma where her body fought off streptococcal toxic shock syndrome from group A s…
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Painting rainbows not crossings with Chlöe Swarbrick
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Chlöe Swarbrick opens up about her mental health challenges, going from precocious and annoying kid to co-Leader of the Green Party, and being a proud lover of public transport.Par Stuff Audio
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Though we live in the midst of anxiety and hardship, a simple blessing from my mom, Susan O'Leary, on my wedding day reminds us that moving forward with confidence and defiant hope will free us from burdens. I was a nervous 26-year-old, wearing an ill-fitting tuxedo, already feeling insecure with all the attention. Having never told most people any…
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How Socks are Changing the World: John and Mark X. Cronin (ep. 718)
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In 2018, John Cronin was a 22-year-old entrepreneur with Down syndrome who had a dream to create something life-changing, purposeful and filled with joy. Together with his father Mark, they turned that dream into the world’s largest sock store – John’s Crazy Socks. And yet, John’s Crazy Socks is more than just a business. It’s a mission-driven move…
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Paying gay dividends with Dean Anderson
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Investment innovator and CEO of Kernel Dean Anderson opens up about coming out to his parents, being a gay man in the corporate world, making positive change by simply being yourself, plus he skills Karen in financial tech.Par Stuff Audio
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Last weekend, I attended the funeral of a dear family friend. Her life was an example of living joyfully, loving family passionately and serving others unfailingly. As emotional as the service, music and eulogy were, it was a tender moment between two of her grandchildren that brought me to tears. Let me explain.…
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Surviving Addiction: Nic Sheff (ep. 716)
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Nic Sheff is the bestselling author behind Tweak, and he is the subject of his father’s memoir Beautiful Boy, which was adapted into an award-winning film in 2018. After taking his first drink at just 11 years old, Nic spiraled into addictions to hard drugs and entered his first rehab at 19. And yet, Nic’s story isn’t just about addiction—it’s abou…
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Keeping life twinky with James Mustapic
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Comedian James Mustapic reminisces about growing up in Dunedin without any gay role models in his life, the moment he first acted on his feelings, and loving life as a freshly-buffed and single gay man.Par Stuff Audio
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Amidst continuous tragedies globally and complexities of life individually, we often need a reminder that there is reason for hope. Several years ago, I needed that reminder, too. And perhaps surprisingly, I received it from someone who needed it even more than I did. Let me explain.
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Andrew Oberle: Surviving Chimp Attack and Thriving with Renewed Purpose (ep. 714)
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In 2012, Andrew Oberle’s life changed in an instant when a chimpanzee attack left him fighting for survival. But that’s just the beginning of his story. Today, Andrew opens up about the passion that led him to study chimpanzees, the brutal attack that nearly took his life, and the long road to recovery—one that required over 28 surgeries and a worl…
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Scoring pride goals with Meikayla Moore
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Football Fern Meikayla Moore chats about the Paris Olympics, what it was like coming out at high school, and how playing for the Football Ferns has helped her to feel accepted and comfortable with her sexuality.Par Stuff Audio
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“Of course I will, Dad.” These were the last words Dave Gibbons ever shared with his father. Given their past, the fact he spoke them at all was surprising. But even more extraordinary was what he was agreeing to do. Let me explain.Par John O'Leary
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Dave Gibbons: Cultivating an Unoffendable Heart (ep. 710)
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Dave Gibbons is a leader, speaker and author of the recent memoir The Shape of My Eyes. Born to an American soldier and a Korean mother in the wake of the Korean War, Dave has spent his life struggling to blend his Korean roots and his very American upbringing. Today, Dave shares discovering his father’s betrayal, his path to overcoming that pain a…
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