What if Type 2 diabetes wasn't inevitable?

In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton sits down with Ray Kelly, founder of Too Deadly for Diabetes, to challenge long-held beliefs about Type 2 diabetes and explore what's possible when communities are supported with practical, evidence-based information.

Drawing on decades of experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Ray explains why diabetes shouldn't be seen as an unavoidable part of our future. Together they discuss food as medicine, physical activity, planning for success and why returning to many of our traditional eating patterns can improve health outcomes.

This conversation is grounded in hope, showing that small, sustainable changes can make a profound difference for individuals, families and communities.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• The Too Deadly for Diabetes program
• Can Type 2 diabetes be turned around?
• Food as medicine
• Physical activity and metabolic health
• Barriers to healthy eating in remote communities
• Meal planning and practical strategies
• Why hope matters in chronic disease prevention

What if Type 2 diabetes wasn't inevitable?
In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton sits down with Ray Kelly, founder of Too Deadly for Diabetes, to challenge long-held beliefs about Type 2 diabetes and explore what's possible when communities are supported with practical, evidence-based information.
Drawing on decades of experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Ray explains why diabetes shouldn't be seen as an unavoidable part of our future. Together they discuss food as medicine, physical activity, planning for success and why returning to many of our traditional eating patterns can improve health outcomes.
This conversation is grounded in hope, showing that small, sustainable changes can make a profound difference for individuals, families and communities.
In this episode you'll hear about:
&bull; The Too Deadly for Diabetes program &bull; Can Type 2 diabetes be turned around? &bull; Food as medicine &bull; Physical activity and metabolic health &bull; Barriers to healthy eating in remote communities &bull; Meal planning and practical strategies &bull; Why hope matters in chronic disease prevention

Biggest Feeds Is a Mob-led podcast exploring how culture, connection, & community shape what we share online.

Each episode unpacks the stories, healing, & lived experiences behind what we post — inviting yarns that go beyond algorithms to explore how digital spaces can reflect who we are & support safer, stronger communities.

It’s a space for honest, grounded conversations about the work we do on-ground & online — where humour, healing, & hard truths live side by side. We believe the fastest way to earn a seat at the table is to host the meal.

Serving up yarns - behind & beyond the scroll.

Biggest Feeds Is a Mob-led podcast exploring how culture, connection, &amp; community shape what we share online.
Each episode unpacks the stories, healing, &amp; lived experiences behind what we post &mdash; inviting yarns that go beyond algorithms to explore how digital spaces can reflect who we are &amp; support safer, stronger communities.
It&rsquo;s a space for honest, grounded conversations about the work we do on-ground &amp; online &mdash; where humour, healing, &amp; hard truths live side by side. We believe the fastest way to earn a seat at the table is to host the meal.
Serving up yarns - behind &amp; beyond the scroll.

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Ray Kelly on Too Deadly for Diabetes: Reclaiming Health

How do you find your voice when the moment to speak finally arrives?

In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton yarns with with proud Whadjuk Noongar woman, journalist, broadcaster and author Narelda Jacobs to explore leadership, media, advocacy and the responsibility that comes with representing community in public spaces.

Narelda shares why powerful moments are rarely spontaneous, the importance of preparing your message before the spotlight finds you, and how thoughtful communication can help shape public conversations around issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Together they yarn about social media, supporting one another instead of competing, navigating online racism, knowing when to engage and when to step away, and why community backing is essential when speaking on difficult issues.

Whether you're speaking to one person or thousands, this episode is a reminder that your voice matters and preparation gives it power.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Speaking with confidence in public
• Preparing for difficult conversations
• Social media and advocacy
• Representation in mainstream media
• Supporting other First Nations voices
• Community, courage and leadership
• Turning preparation into action

 

Acknowledgement of Country

Opening Acknowledgement of Country spoken in Ngiyampaa language by Jesse Hodgetts and used with permission.

Biggest Feeds is supported by the National Best Practice Unit and funded through the Australian Government's Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.

Disclaimer

The views, opinions and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, funding partners or affiliated organisations.

How do you find your voice when the moment to speak finally arrives?
In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton yarns with with proud Whadjuk Noongar woman, journalist, broadcaster and author Narelda Jacobs to explore leadership, media, advocacy and the responsibility that comes with representing community in public spaces.
Narelda shares why powerful moments are rarely spontaneous, the importance of preparing your message before the spotlight finds you, and how thoughtful communication can help shape public conversations around issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Together they yarn about social media, supporting one another instead of competing, navigating online racism, knowing when to engage and when to step away, and why community backing is essential when speaking on difficult issues.
Whether you're speaking to one person or thousands, this episode is a reminder that your voice matters and preparation gives it power.
In this episode you'll hear about:
&bull; Speaking with confidence in public &bull; Preparing for difficult conversations &bull; Social media and advocacy &bull; Representation in mainstream media &bull; Supporting other First Nations voices &bull; Community, courage and leadership &bull; Turning preparation into action
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Acknowledgement of Country
Opening Acknowledgement of Country spoken in Ngiyampaa language by Jesse Hodgetts and used with permission.
Biggest Feeds is supported by the National Best Practice Unit and funded through the Australian Government's Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.
Disclaimer
The views, opinions and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, funding partners or affiliated organisations.

Narelda Jacobs on Knowing Your Message Before the Moment Arrives

What if your greatest strength online is simply being yourself?

In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton sits down with proud Yorta Yorta woman, author, wellbeing advocate and creator Allira Potter to explore authenticity, boundaries and building genuine community online.

Allira shares her journey navigating social media as a First Nations creator, the importance of trusting intuition, protecting your energy and staying true to yourself in digital spaces. Together they discuss online racism, creating culturally safe communities, sobriety, health journeys and why vulnerability often becomes our greatest point of connection.

This is an honest conversation about showing up imperfectly, creating boundaries that protect your wellbeing and using your platform to inspire others without losing yourself in the process.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Authenticity on social media
• Building online communities
• Boundaries and protecting your energy
• Navigating racism online
• Health, sobriety and personal growth
• Intuition and grounding practices
• Creating safer digital spaces for Mob

 

Acknowledgement of Country

Opening Acknowledgement of Country spoken in Ngiyampaa language by Jesse Hodgetts and used with permission.

Biggest Feeds is supported by the National Best Practice Unit and funded through the Australian Government's Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.

Disclaimer

The views, opinions and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, funding partners or affiliated organisations.

What if your greatest strength online is simply being yourself?
In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton sits down with proud Yorta Yorta woman, author, wellbeing advocate and creator Allira Potter to explore authenticity, boundaries and building genuine community online.
Allira shares her journey navigating social media as a First Nations creator, the importance of trusting intuition, protecting your energy and staying true to yourself in digital spaces. Together they discuss online racism, creating culturally safe communities, sobriety, health journeys and why vulnerability often becomes our greatest point of connection.
This is an honest conversation about showing up imperfectly, creating boundaries that protect your wellbeing and using your platform to inspire others without losing yourself in the process.
In this episode you'll hear about:
&bull; Authenticity on social media &bull; Building online communities &bull; Boundaries and protecting your energy &bull; Navigating racism online &bull; Health, sobriety and personal growth &bull; Intuition and grounding practices &bull; Creating safer digital spaces for Mob
&nbsp;
Acknowledgement of Country
Opening Acknowledgement of Country spoken in Ngiyampaa language by Jesse Hodgetts and used with permission.
Biggest Feeds is supported by the National Best Practice Unit and funded through the Australian Government's Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.
Disclaimer
The views, opinions and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, funding partners or affiliated organisations.

Allira Potter on Authenticity Creates Community

What happens when young people are trusted to tell their own stories?

In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton sits down with proud Gambenyi woman Sarah Sinclair, Regional Events Coordinator for Ready Quit Solid, to explore youth leadership, creativity and community-led health promotion.

Sarah shares her own quitting journey, what inspired her to work in Tackling Indigenous Smoking, and takes us behind the scenes of the Voices of Resistance campaign, where young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander TIS workers collaborated with leading First Nations artists to create a rap song, music video and social media campaign.

Together they discuss why humour, storytelling and trusting young people to lead creates stronger health messages, stronger communities and campaigns that people genuinely connect with.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Sarah's personal quitting journey
• Youth leadership in health promotion
• The Voices of Resistance campaign
• Community-led storytelling
• Why humour helps difficult conversations
• Building confidence through creativity
• Creating campaigns with, not for, young people

What happens when young people are trusted to tell their own stories?
In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton sits down with proud Gambenyi woman Sarah Sinclair, Regional Events Coordinator for Ready Quit Solid, to explore youth leadership, creativity and community-led health promotion.
Sarah shares her own quitting journey, what inspired her to work in Tackling Indigenous Smoking, and takes us behind the scenes of the Voices of Resistance campaign, where young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander TIS workers collaborated with leading First Nations artists to create a rap song, music video and social media campaign.
Together they discuss why humour, storytelling and trusting young people to lead creates stronger health messages, stronger communities and campaigns that people genuinely connect with.
In this episode you'll hear about:
&bull; Sarah's personal quitting journey &bull; Youth leadership in health promotion &bull; The Voices of Resistance campaign &bull; Community-led storytelling &bull; Why humour helps difficult conversations &bull; Building confidence through creativity &bull; Creating campaigns with, not for, young people

Ray Kelly on Too Deadly for Diabetes: Reclaiming Health

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