Pure Grit - with Paula McGrath
Pure Grit - with Paula McGrath
Grit means to have courage and show strength of character, passion and perseverance. Paula’s career in radio and television is where she discovered her natural ability to interview, bringing out the best in her guest with empathy warmth and humour. Paula interviews a diverse range of guests who have made it to the top of their chosen field. They chat about the journey, obstacles and surprising m…Social links:
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Jeanette Allom-Hill: From Trauma to Triumph – Building Lionhearted Women
Jeanette Allom-Hill’s life story is as powerful as it is inspiring. In this emotionally charged episode of Pure Grit, Jeanette opens up about her journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming a transformative leader. From surviving unimaginable personal tragedies to facing corporate bullying, Jean…
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Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton: Resilience Beyond Injustice – Her Journey Continues in Part 2
Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton’s fight for justice didn’t end with a courtroom. In Part 2, she reveals how she survived prison, reclaimed her life, and inspired a nation. Don’t miss it. In Part 2 of Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton’s gripping story, we dive deeper into her extraordinary journey of resilie…
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Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton: A Dingo, A Nation Divided, and A Mother’s Fight for Justice – Part 1
“A dingo’s got my baby.” These words changed Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton’s life forever. In Part 1 of this gripping two-episode series, she opens up about the tragedy, the media storm, and the fight for justice. Don’t miss it. Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton’s story is one of Australia’s most infamous…
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Jamie Dunn and Agro: The Mischievous Duo Behind Australia’s Favourite Puppet
Agro wasn’t just a puppet; he was chaos personified. Jamie Dunn spills on what made the cheeky character a TV legend, and why some stories are too wild for children’s television! Jamie Dunn and Agro, names synonymous with Australian TV and radio nostalgia. In this laugh-out-loud episode of Pure Gr…
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Dr Torna Pitman Reveals the Hidden Scars of Coercive Control - The Abuse You Can’t See
Coercive control is the abuse that leaves no bruises but breaks the spirit. Dr. Torna Pitman uncovers its hidden dangers and how to fight back in this must-hear episode. Dr. Torna Pitman is a leading expert on coercive control, an often invisible but devastating form of domestic abuse. In this pow…
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Grant Monaghan: From SAS Sniper to Healing Veterans – The Maritime Warriors Story
Grant Monaghan went from elite SAS sniper to creating Maritime Warriors, a free program that’s saving veterans’ lives. Hear how he’s using the water to rebuild resilience and hope. Grant Monaghan’s story is one of courage, resilience, and reinvention. A Navy clearance diver turned SAS sniper, Gran…
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Bruce Morcombe: From Tragedy to Triumph – A Legacy of Hope and Safety
In this deeply moving episode, Paula McGrath sits down with Bruce Morcombe, a father, grandfather, and co-founder of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Bruce shares his family’s journey of unimaginable loss and their unwavering fight for justice following the tragic abduction and murder of his 13-year…
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Matt Golinski's Recipe for Resilience: Overcoming Life's Darkest Hour!
Join us in a profoundly moving episode with Matt Golinski, an Australian celebrity chef with an extraordinary story of resilience and hope. 🌟🍳 Matt's life changed forever on Boxing Day 2011, when a tragic fire claimed the lives of his wife and daughters and left him with severe burns. After spen…
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Carrying her son to new heights :Niki Antram inspiring story of parental grit
Dive into the heartwarming world of Niki Antram, a supermom who redefines the essence of parenting. 🌟 At just 17, Niki faced what many would see as an insurmountable challenge: raising a child, Jimmy, who is blind and has physical and mental disabilities. But for Niki, this was just the start of …
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The Woman Who Makes Hackers Tremble - Inside Connie McIntosh's World of Cybersecurity!
Dive into the digital fortress with Connie McIntosh, the cyber guardian angel at Ericsson Market Area and a global cybersecurity expert. 🌐💻 In this thrilling episode, Connie shares her journey from working with Australian Government's Computer Emergency Response team to being named among the top…
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