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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rochelle Courtenay, founder of Share The Dignity – the groundbreaking Australian charity fighting period poverty and supporting women in crisis. In this powerful episode, Rochelle shares how reading about women using socks and newspapers for menstruation led her to create an organisation that’s now collected over 5 million period products and successfully advocated for the removal of GST on period products.

Rochelle Courtenay, affectionately known as the 'Pad Lady', is the founder and Managing Director of Share the Dignity, a national charity dedicated to providing dignity to women, girls, and those who menstruate across Australia[1]. In March 2015, moved by the plight of homeless women struggling to manage their periods, Rochelle took action by collecting and distributing sanitary items to local shelters[1].

In Episode 133 of The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres talks with Danielle Colley, a powerhouse storyteller, coach, and founder of ‘Your Good Life.’ Danielle shares her inspiring journey of personal growth, healing, and reclaiming her power beyond 40. Dive into their discussion on self-discovery, shedding societal expectations, and embracing authenticity in all its messy, beautiful glory.

This week we are thrilled to welcome debut author Anna Johnston as our special guest. Anna’s first novel, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, is a charming and heartwarming tale inspired by her best friend and grandfather, Fred, and her time working in aged care. After Fred was diagnosed with dementia, Anna made the life-changing decision to step away from her medical degree and join the nursing home where Fred had moved, in order to spend more precious time with him.

Anna Johnston is the debut author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, a charming and heartwarming tale inspired by her own experiences with her grandfather, Fred. After Fred was diagnosed with dementia, Anna made the life-changing decision to step away from her medical degree to spend precious time with him in a nursing home. This journey ignited her passion for positive aging and compassionate care for the elderly.

This week we are thrilled to welcome debut author Anna Johnston as our special guest. Anna’s first novel, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, is a charming and heartwarming tale inspired by her best friend and grandfather, Fred, and her time working in aged care. After Fred was diagnosed with dementia, Anna made the life-changing decision to step away from her medical degree and join the nursing home where Fred had moved, in order to spend more precious time with him.

In this episode of The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres welcomes the extraordinary Barbara Sumner, a New Zealand filmmaker, author, and PhD scholar. Barbara shares the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Gallows Bird, a historical fiction set in the 1830s that unveils the untold stories of women convicts transported to Australia.

Barbara Sumner is an accomplished academic, author, and filmmaker with an impressive range of achievements. She has raised four daughters, produced three acclaimed feature documentaries, and written numerous magazine features. At 61, Barbara earned her Master of Arts in Creative Writing with Distinction, followed by a PhD at 64.

In this compelling episode of The Good Girl Confessional podcast, host Sandy Lowres speaks with author Michelle Scheibner about her deeply personal journey, as chronicled in her book Hush. Michelle delves into the psychological and physical effects of inherited family trauma, uncovering how unresolved pain and secrets from past generations can shape our present lives. Michelle opens up about her struggle with identity, feeling like an outsider, and the void left by her disconnected relationships.