Candid chat with Dr Raj Basu Roy of her breast cancer journey from doctor to patient. 

Invitation for open honest conversations to community. Shift mindset , challenge ethnic community taboo toward breast cancer, get tested. Early detection saves lives!

Candid chat with Dr Raj Basu Roy of her breast cancer journey from doctor to patient. 
Invitation for open honest conversations to community. Shift mindset , challenge ethnic community taboo toward breast cancer, get tested. Early detection saves lives!

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 -8-1- 2024 With Dr Raj Basu Roy Doctor to patient

When My Father Speaks His Truth – Lessons Without a Blackboard

On this special episode of Speak Your Truth, I step out of the presenter’s chair and into something far more personal — a conversation with my  father.

This is not an interview.
It is a reflection on a life shaped by service, learning, and love.

From a childhood guided by a principal father and a teacher mother, to a calling that led him into classrooms, curriculum writing, and education leadership both at home and abroad — including service in Seychelles and Botswana — this episode traces the journey of a man who believed deeply in the power of education to change lives.

We hear stories of love and partnership through more than fifty years of marriage to his beloved Anula, the values that anchored their home, and the quiet lessons passed on to three children. Beyond titles and achievements, this conversation reveals a man who lived with integrity, faith, and an unwavering sense of responsibility to family, community, and humanity.

As he reflects on retirement, legacy, and the principles that guided his life, this episode reminds us that the most powerful lessons are not always taught from a blackboard — they are lived, modelled, and passed on through generations.

This is a story of purpose.
A story of service.
And a daughter honouring the truth of the man who shaped her world.

When My Father Speaks His Truth &ndash; Lessons Without a Blackboard
On this special episode of Speak Your Truth, I step out of the presenter&rsquo;s chair and into something far more personal &mdash; a conversation with my&nbsp; father.
This is not an interview. It is a reflection on a life shaped by service, learning, and love.
From a childhood guided by a principal father and a teacher mother, to a calling that led him into classrooms, curriculum writing, and education leadership both at home and abroad &mdash; including service in Seychelles and Botswana &mdash; this episode traces the journey of a man who believed deeply in the power of education to change lives.
We hear stories of love and partnership through more than fifty years of marriage to his beloved Anula, the values that anchored their home, and the quiet lessons passed on to three children. Beyond titles and achievements, this conversation reveals a man who lived with integrity, faith, and an unwavering sense of responsibility to family, community, and humanity.
As he reflects on retirement, legacy, and the principles that guided his life, this episode reminds us that the most powerful lessons are not always taught from a blackboard &mdash; they are lived, modelled, and passed on through generations.
This is a story of purpose. A story of service. And a daughter honouring the truth of the man who shaped her world.

Speak Your Truth Podcast -16-3- 2026-Lessons Without a Blackboard with my father Ananda Abayakoon

Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You
Episode: Coaching That Changes You: Identity, Action & Empowerment

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of motivation—but an identity you’ve outgrown?

In this episode of Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You, we sit down with Sydney‑based empowerment coach Sophie Lorre for an honest, practical conversation about what coaching really is, how it differs from therapy, and why so many high‑functioning women find themselves trapped in self‑limiting loops.

Together, we unpack identity, mindset, communication, neuroscience‑informed tools, and NLP—breaking down what actually happens inside a coaching session and how small internal shifts can create powerful, lasting change.

If you’ve been feeling “on” all the time, stretched thin, or quietly craving clarity and balance—this episode offers insight, language, and a gentle nudge forward.

 

Seaside Shift &mdash; Conversations That Move You Episode: Coaching That Changes You: Identity, Action &amp; Empowerment
What if the reason you feel stuck isn&rsquo;t a lack of motivation&mdash;but an identity you&rsquo;ve outgrown?
In this episode of Seaside Shift &mdash; Conversations That Move You, we sit down with Sydney‑based empowerment coach Sophie Lorre for an honest, practical conversation about what coaching really is, how it differs from therapy, and why so many high‑functioning women find themselves trapped in self‑limiting loops.
Together, we unpack identity, mindset, communication, neuroscience‑informed tools, and NLP&mdash;breaking down what actually happens inside a coaching session and how small internal shifts can create powerful, lasting change.
If you&rsquo;ve been feeling &ldquo;on&rdquo; all the time, stretched thin, or quietly craving clarity and balance&mdash;this episode offers insight, language, and a gentle nudge forward.
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Speak Your Truth Podcast -9-3- 2026-Seaside Shift — Conversations That Move You-Sophie Lorre

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 -8-1- 2024 With Dr Raj Basu Roy Doctor to patient

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