Speak Your Truth

Presented by Pri Abayakoon conversing with real life heroes around physical & mental health topics, money matters, educational, environment & life as it happens. 

Let all of us have the courage to speak our own truth with conviction

Speak Your Truth
Presented by Pri Abayakoon conversing with real life heroes around physical &amp; mental health topics, money matters, educational, environment &amp; life as it happens. 
Let all of us have the courage to speak our own truth with conviction

Speak Your Truth

Speak Your Truth Podcast -19-1- 2026

What happens when teens stop scrolling and start reflecting?

On this episode of Speak Your Truth with Pri on Alive 90.5FM, Pri sits down with Davina Raj, a thoughtful Year 11 student, to unpack how social media is shaping young lives — both online and offline.

Sparked by a real-life conversation with a youth who reminded us that “not everything online is real — some of it’s glorified,” this show explores the power, pressure, and potential of social media for today’s youth.

Together, Pri and Davina dive into:

• The difference between real life and highlight reels

• Social media’s impact on confidence, comparison, and connection

• Mental health, digital habits, and “scroll stress”

• How teens can use social platforms with purpose — not pressure

• Why face-to-face conversations still matter (yes, even when they’re awkward!)

Plus, listeners are invited to try the Taro Tea Challenge — a simple offline moment that could change how we connect.

This is an honest, hopeful conversation for teens, parents, educators, and anyone navigating life between the scroll and the soul.

What happens when teens stop scrolling and start reflecting?
On this episode of Speak Your Truth with Pri on Alive 90.5FM, Pri sits down with Davina Raj, a thoughtful Year 11 student, to unpack how social media is shaping young lives &mdash; both online and offline.
Sparked by a real-life conversation with a youth who reminded us that &ldquo;not everything online is real &mdash; some of it&rsquo;s glorified,&rdquo; this show explores the power, pressure, and potential of social media for today&rsquo;s youth.
Together, Pri and Davina dive into:
&bull; The difference between real life and highlight reels
&bull; Social media&rsquo;s impact on confidence, comparison, and connection
&bull; Mental health, digital habits, and &ldquo;scroll stress&rdquo;
&bull; How teens can use social platforms with purpose &mdash; not pressure
&bull; Why face-to-face conversations still matter (yes, even when they&rsquo;re awkward!)
Plus, listeners are invited to try the Taro Tea Challenge &mdash; a simple offline moment that could change how we connect.
This is an honest, hopeful conversation for teens, parents, educators, and anyone navigating life between the scroll and the soul.

Speak Your Truth Podcast -23-2- 2026-Social Media: Influence on Youth — Between the Scroll and the Soul with Davina

Today on the show, we welcome Pri Nola Gu Rie Physiotherapists back into the studio for another insightful radio chat.

In this session, we’re joined by a physiotherapist‑turned injury management consultant and the founder of iPrana, responding to some thoughtful questions sent in by different sections of our community.

This conversation is not medical advice, but a relaxed and informative discussion designed to help listeners better understand the world of physiotherapy, injury management, and movement health.

Segment 1 – Understanding the Body & Injury

We explore:

•  What’s one must‑do everyday stretch most people can benefit from?

•  When diagnosing a physical concern, how important is understanding the social or environmental context in which the injury occurred?

•  What injuries are most commonly treated in physiotherapy practice?

Segment 2 – Pathways & Professions

We also unpack:

•  Advanced certifications available to physiotherapists—such as Dry Needling and Orthopedic specialisations—and which ones may be most valuable

•  The key differences between Physiotherapy and Kinesiology, and how each supports recovery and movement in different ways

A grounded, practical conversation that connects clinical expertise with real‑life experiences.

Today on the show, we welcome Pri Nola Gu Rie Physiotherapists back into the studio for another insightful radio chat.
In this session, we&rsquo;re joined by a physiotherapist‑turned injury management consultant and the founder of iPrana, responding to some thoughtful questions sent in by different sections of our community.
This conversation is not medical advice, but a relaxed and informative discussion designed to help listeners better understand the world of physiotherapy, injury management, and movement health.
Segment 1 &ndash; Understanding the Body &amp; Injury
We explore:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;What&rsquo;s one must‑do everyday stretch most people can benefit from?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;When diagnosing a physical concern, how important is understanding the social or environmental context in which the injury occurred?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;What injuries are most commonly treated in physiotherapy practice?
Segment 2 &ndash; Pathways &amp; Professions
We also unpack:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advanced certifications available to physiotherapists&mdash;such as Dry Needling and Orthopedic specialisations&mdash;and which ones may be most valuable
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;The key differences between Physiotherapy and Kinesiology, and how each supports recovery and movement in different ways
A grounded, practical conversation that connects clinical expertise with real‑life experiences.

Speak Your Truth Podcast -9-2- 2026 -Pri Nola Gu Rie- Physio part 2

Breaking Barriers & Building Futures: Mental Health, Cultural Identity & Unlocking Youth Potential

Host: Pri – Speak Your Truth, Alive 90.5FM

Guest: Aman Singh – Founder & Director, Noor Pathways

Episode Summary:

This episode of Speak Your Truth shines a spotlight on the intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and the often unseen challenges faced by CALD youth in Australia. Host Pri is joined by Aman Singh—a mental health advocate, psychologist, and founder of Noor Pathways, an organisation dedicated to trauma‑informed, culturally responsive youth programs.

Together, they unpack:

• Why mental health remains taboo in many multicultural households

• The emotional and identity struggles CALD youth navigate daily

• Barriers such as stigma, language limitations, and generational divides

• The alarming statistics around CALD mental health and domestic violence

• The need for culturally grounded mental health practices

• Noor Pathways’ research‑based youth programs in schools and communities

• How safe spaces, sport, mentoring, and cultural awareness build resilience

Listeners will gain insights into the real challenges CALD children face and the practical pathways families, educators, and organisations can take to support healthier, stronger futures.

This is a powerful, necessary conversation for educators, parents, community workers, and anyone passionate about youth empowerment and inclusion.

Breaking Barriers &amp; Building Futures: Mental Health, Cultural Identity &amp; Unlocking Youth Potential
Host: Pri &ndash; Speak Your Truth, Alive 90.5FM
Guest: Aman Singh &ndash; Founder &amp; Director, Noor Pathways
Episode Summary:
This episode of Speak Your Truth shines a spotlight on the intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and the often unseen challenges faced by CALD youth in Australia. Host Pri is joined by Aman Singh&mdash;a mental health advocate, psychologist, and founder of Noor Pathways, an organisation dedicated to trauma‑informed, culturally responsive youth programs.
Together, they unpack:
&bull; Why mental health remains taboo in many multicultural households
&bull; The emotional and identity struggles CALD youth navigate daily
&bull; Barriers such as stigma, language limitations, and generational divides
&bull; The alarming statistics around CALD mental health and domestic violence
&bull; The need for culturally grounded mental health practices
&bull; Noor Pathways&rsquo; research‑based youth programs in schools and communities
&bull; How safe spaces, sport, mentoring, and cultural awareness build resilience
Listeners will gain insights into the real challenges CALD children face and the practical pathways families, educators, and organisations can take to support healthier, stronger futures.
This is a powerful, necessary conversation for educators, parents, community workers, and anyone passionate about youth empowerment and inclusion.

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