On October 24th 2023, Wayne Holdsworth's life changed forever. LIke he had done many times before, Wayne had gone to his son Mac's room to wake him up for work. But on this occasion, Wayne discovered Mac had ended his life. 

Just on three years since that fateful morning, Wayne joins me to talk about surviving such a traumatic event and the path that has led to creating a movement for saving young lives www.smacktalk.org.au and writing the book Smack Talk (Melbourne Books)    www.melbournebooks.com.au     

As Wayne mentions, if you need to talk to someone, help is as close as Lifeline: 13 11 14.  

Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit www.cscg.com.au 

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates

for Howdy Partners Media 2026 

On October 24th 2023, Wayne Holdsworth's life changed forever. LIke he had done many times before, Wayne had gone to his son Mac's room to wake him up for work. But on this occasion, Wayne discovered&nbsp;Mac had ended his life.&nbsp;
Just on three years since that fateful morning, Wayne joins me to talk about surviving such a traumatic event and the path that has led to creating a movement for saving young lives <a href="https://www.smacktalk.org.au">www.smacktalk.org.au</a> and writing the book Smack Talk (Melbourne Books)&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.melbournebooks.com.au">www.melbournebooks.com.au</a><a href="https://www.melbournebooks.com.au">&nbsp;</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;
As Wayne mentions, if you need to talk to someone, help is as close as Lifeline: 13 11 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit <a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates
for Howdy Partners Media 2026&nbsp;

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.

Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.
Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.

Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised is a Howdy Partners Media Production.  

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.
Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.
Authorised is a Howdy Partners Media Production. &nbsp;