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Triumph Beyond Trauma

Triumph Beyond Trauma

By: Rosie Skene
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In the debut episode of "Triumph Beyond Trauma," your host, Rosie, warmly welcomes you to a space dedicated to mental wellness for first responders and veterans. With a genuine and approachable demeanour, Rosie shares her background as a yoga and breathwork teacher and retired NSW police officer, emphasising her commitment to supporting the mental wellness of those who serve. In this episode, Rosie breaks down stereotypes, providing a glimpse into her personal life, values, and a touch of humour. She speaks candidly about her journey through PTSD, anxiety, and depression, highlighting her choice to navigate these challenges without medication. Rosie offers practical strategies and insights gained from her experiences as a police officer and civilian with psychological injuries. The podcast promises authentic stories from frontline workers, actionable strategies for mental health improvement, and insightful interviews with experts in the field. Rosie's motivation extends to you, your family, and friends, assuring everyone that, despite life's ups and downs, there's a journey of triumph beyond trauma waiting to be explored. Stay tuned for engaging conversations, expert insights, and a friendly exploration of the path to triumph beyond trauma. Mental Health Resources: 000 - Concerns for someone's immediate welfare, please call 000 (Australia) LIFELINE, Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1800 Respect, Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Counselling - 1800 737 732 - https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Suicide Call Back Service, 24hr free video & online counselling - 1300 659 467 - https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ Blue Knot, Empowering Recovery from Complex Trauma - 1300 650 380 - https://blueknot.org.au/ Head Space, National Youth Mental Health Foundation - https://www.headspace.com/ Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/2024 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Episode 57 - Hayley Boswell
    Aug 11 2025
    This episode of Triumph Beyond Trauma explores the inspiring work of Hayley Boswell, founder of Defence Kidz — a movement that has reached over 17,000 children from defence and veteran families across Australia. Hayley shares the personal experience that sparked her first book, the milestones in advocating for defence kids in schools, and the importance of helping children feel seen, understood, and supported. We also dive into the emotional realities of growing up in a defence or veteran family — the challenges of deployment, constant change, and separation — and how storytelling can help kids process and connect. From building community to influencing policy, Hayley’s journey is a powerful reminder of how one idea, born from lived experience, can create meaningful change for thousands. ** Content Warning ** Due to the nature of this Podcast and the discussions that I have with Guests, I feel it's important to underline that there may be content within the episodes that have the potential to cause harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact one of the services below for support. Find Rosie Skene: Website K Fit World Article Learn more about the First Responder Mental Wellness Method Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Join our private Facebook Group - First Responder & Veteran Mental Wellness To keep up to date and get weekly emails from me - Newsletter Roll With The Punches Podcast Episode 820 Everyday Warriors Podcast Episode 16 Emerge & See Podcast Episode 12 Find Hayley Boswell Defence Kidz Linked In Instagram Mental Health Resources: 000 - Concerns for someone's immediate welfare, please call 000 (Australia) RUOK? - Resources https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources LIFELINE, Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1800 Respect, Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Counselling - 1800 737 732 -https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Suicide Call Back Service, 24hr free video & online counselling - 1300 659 467 -https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ Blue Knot, Empowering Recovery from Complex Trauma - 1300 650 380 - https://blueknot.org.au/ Head Space, National Youth Mental Health Foundation - https://www.headspace.com/ Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Kids Helpline (24/7, for youth 5-25) 1800 55 1800 - https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - 13 YARN (24/7) 13 92 76 - https://www.13yarn.org.au/ MensLine (24/7) 1300 78 99 78 - https://mensline.org.au/ QLife (3pm-midnight) 1800 184 527 - Anonymous, free LGBTI support - https://qlife.org.au/
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 56 - Narelle Mason
    Jul 28 2025
    This week on Triumph Beyond Trauma, we’re featuring Narelle Mason — a Level 2 registered counsellor, former South Australian Police Officer, Royal Australian Air Force veteran, and co-founder of Frontline Mental Health with Matt Newlands. With over 15 years of frontline service, Narelle knows the impact high-pressure roles can have on mental health, identity, and family life. After her own medical discharge, she faced the reality of rebuilding life outside of uniform while raising a child with significant needs and supporting a partner still serving. That journey now drives her passion for helping first responders and veterans spot the early signs of struggle, build resilience, and create healthier ways to cope. In this episode, Narelle shares how she and Matt are shaking things up through programs like Stress, Resilience & Functioning and the Struggle Well initiative (partnered with Boulder Crest Foundation) — designed to do more than just tick boxes, but to create real cultural change. She also opens up about her personal goals, the work she’s doing on emotional growth, and why this mission means so much to her. ** Content Warning ** Due to the nature of this Podcast and the discussions that I have with Guests, I feel it's important to underline that there may be content within the episodes that have the potential to cause harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact one of the services below for support. Find Rosie Skene: Website K Fit World Article Learn more about the First Responder Mental Wellness Method Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Join our private Facebook Group - First Responder & Veteran Mental Wellness To keep up to date and get weekly emails from me - Newsletter Roll With The Punches Podcast Episode 820 Everyday Warriors Podcast Episode 16 Emerge & See Podcast Episode 12 Find Narelle Mason LinkedIn Frontline Mental Health Mental Health Resources: 000 - Concerns for someone's immediate welfare, please call 000 (Australia) RUOK? - Resources https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources LIFELINE, Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1800 Respect, Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Counselling - 1800 737 732 -https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Suicide Call Back Service, 24hr free video & online counselling - 1300 659 467 -https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ Blue Knot, Empowering Recovery from Complex Trauma - 1300 650 380 - https://blueknot.org.au/ Head Space, National Youth Mental Health Foundation - https://www.headspace.com/ Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Kids Helpline (24/7, for youth 5-25) 1800 55 1800 - https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - 13 YARN (24/7) 13 92 76 - https://www.13yarn.org.au/ MensLine (24/7) 1300 78 99 78 - https://mensline.org.au/ QLife (3pm-midnight) 1800 184 527 - Anonymous, free LGBTI support - https://qlife.org.au/
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    53 mins
  • Episode 55 - Rosie Skene
    Jul 22 2025
    Ever had something tiny — like a broken TV cable — feel like the thing that completely breaks you? In this solo episode, Rosie shares a personal story from her solo parenting days, the moment she realised stress and burnout were taking over, and how yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness became her lifeline. This isn’t about replacing therapy or medication, but about adding tools that help you feel human again. Plus, a calming 2-minute reset you can try right now. Content Warning ** Due to the nature of this Podcast and the discussions that I have with Guests, I feel it's important to underline that there may be content within the episodes that have the potential to cause harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact one of the services below for support. Find Rosie Skene: Website K Fit World Article Learn more about the First Responder Mental Wellness Method Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Join our private Facebook Group - First Responder & Veteran Mental Wellness To keep up to date and get weekly emails from me - Newsletter Roll With The Punches Podcast Episode 820 Everyday Warriors Podcast Episode 16 Emerge & See Podcast Episode 12 Mental Health Resources: 000 - Concerns for someone's immediate welfare, please call 000 (Australia) RUOK? - Resources https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources LIFELINE, Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1800 Respect, Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Counselling - 1800 737 732 -https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Suicide Call Back Service, 24hr free video & online counselling - 1300 659 467 -https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ Blue Knot, Empowering Recovery from Complex Trauma - 1300 650 380 - https://blueknot.org.au/ Head Space, National Youth Mental Health Foundation - https://www.headspace.com/ Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Kids Helpline (24/7, for youth 5-25) 1800 55 1800 - https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - 13 YARN (24/7) 13 92 76 - https://www.13yarn.org.au/ MensLine (24/7) 1300 78 99 78 - https://mensline.org.au/ QLife (3pm-midnight) 1800 184 527 - Anonymous, free LGBTI support - https://qlife.org.au/
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    28 mins
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