This morning I spoke to Sophie Delezio's Mum, Carolyn Martin about a mother's experience of coping and caring for a child who has been hit by a car twice before the age of six! Carolyn shared about her memories of the moments that changed their families lives for ever, the importance of Sophie's brother Mitchell in her healing process and how hard it was to re-live the memories by going back over diary entries for the new book "A Letter to Sophie ". Listen to the FREE podcast by following this link .
Mukti
Today on 1-on-1 I spoke to Anil & Lorraine Francis from mukti in India. Mukti cares for some of the poorest of the poor and the down trodden in Indian society. To listen to the podcast for free follow this link. To sponsor a child or find out more about Mukti head to their website or phone 9890 0211.
Playschool
We heard from Karen Pang today - one of the presenters on Playschool. Sheridan Voyseey (from Open House 8pm Sunday's on LightFM) spoke to Karen last Sunday about acting, bi-polar depression & faith. We replayed this incredible interview today. To listen to the full interview for free (which includes material not heard on-air this morning) click here.
The Big Lap
This Morning I spoke to the author of "The Grey Nomad Guidebook" - as we discussed the trip that every Aussie wants to do: 'The Big Lap' around Australia. Sometimes it is for 3 months, sometimes for 3 years. We spoke about the things you need to make sure of before taking off on the trip and also got Cindy 'best place' in Australia. To listen to the podcast follow this link. And to find out more about the book, head to Cindy's website.
Global Financial Crisis
Fiona McLeay - Senior Spokesperson for World Vision Australia, was my special guest this morning on 1-on-1. We discussed the effects on the developing world of the Global Financial Crisis, Climate Change and the Water Crisis. We also spoke about how your family can be a part of making a difference with the 'Family Challenge'. To listen to the podcast for free, follow this link. And for more info about World Vision and the Family Challenge click here or phone 13 32 40.