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Forever Five: Ozzies Legagy - A Life Measured in Love, Not Years with Maria Raggio

1 Stunde 56 Minuten
️ Forever Five: Ozzies Legacy — A Life Measured in Love, Not Years


with Maria Raggio





This week, Maria Raggio opens the vault to share the story of her beautiful son, Oskar — known and loved by everyone as Ozzie.





Born with the ultra-rare Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome, Ozzie faced more challenges in his five years than most people will face in a lifetime. Yet despite countless hospital stays, procedures, and unimaginable hurdles, he continued to light up every room he entered with his smile, his spirit, and his zest for life.





But this episode isn’t about a diagnosis.





It’s about a little boy who was deeply loved.





It’s about a family who refused to let adversity define their son.





It’s about parents who fought tirelessly for every opportunity, every milestone, and every precious moment.





It’s about siblings who adored their brother.





And it’s about a family whose love grew stronger through the very challenges that could have torn them apart.





In this deeply moving conversation, Maria shares the realities of raising a child with an ultra-rare genetic syndrome, the sacrifices made behind closed doors, the strain of hospital life, the strength found in family, and the extraordinary legacy Ozzie continues to leave behind.








Some lives aren’t measured by the number of years they spend with us.





They’re measured by the love they leave behind.





Ozzie was only five years old, yet he touched more hearts than many lifetimes ever could.





His life may have been short, but his impact was immeasurable.

From Shame to Hope: Kate Seselja’s Fight Against a Gambling Crisis

1 Stunde 13 Minuten
At 18 years old, Kate Seselja walked into a pokie room for the first time.


What started as a night out with friends quickly became a secret battle that would consume the next 12 years of her life.


Over that time, Kate lost approximately $500,000 through refinanced mortgages, credit cards, and years of gambling losses. Alongside the financial toll came overwhelming shame, secrecy, and a desperate search for help that simply wasn't there. Despite countless attempts to stop, gambling addiction tightened its grip.


Kate eventually found herself in such a dark place that she contemplated ending her life. Then she discovered she was pregnant with her sixth child. Knowing that any decision she made would also affect the life she was carrying, she couldn't go through with it. In what had become her darkest chapter, her unborn baby became the reason she held on — and the turning point that would lead her toward recovery, advocacy, and hope.


But this is not where her story ends.


In this powerful conversation, Kate shares the reality of gambling harm, the devastating impact it has on families, the stigma that keeps so many suffering in silence, and why she believes the burden of responsibility cannot sit entirely with those struggling with addiction. Real change, she says, requires governments, regulators and the gambling industry to step up and do more to protect vulnerable Australians.


Today, Kate is a speaker, advocate, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Hope Project, helping others move from surviving to thriving. She speaks openly about mental wellbeing, resilience, recovery, and the changes needed to protect future generations from gambling harm.


This conversation is raw, courageous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful.


Because when we bring our stories into the light, shame loses its power.


️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.


Kate's new book is available for pre-order.


Learn more about The Hope Project.


️ Support the campaign calling for mandatory poker machine loss limits across Australia.


Links below.


https://www.thehopeprojectaustralia.com.au/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio


https://www.change.org/p/losslimitsnotlostlives-enforce-loss-limits-on-all-australian-poker-machines/actions

BONUS EPISODE: When back to normal isn’t always what our kids need after loss

43 Minuten
There’s so much pressure to get back to normal after something life-changing.





As adults… we learn to step away.


From conversations that don’t feel right.


From people who say the wrong thing.


From environments that feel too heavy.





But kids don’t always have that choice.





They sit in classrooms.


They hear comments.


They carry expectations they don’t understand —


from people who think they’re helping.





And slowly… it builds.





Not because they’re not coping —


but because they haven’t been given the space to.





This episode is just me…


talking about that pressure,


and why “back to normal” isn’t always the safest place for a child to land.


They Told Us to Prepare for Palliative Care… But we chose to fight for Louie

1 Stunde 54 Minuten
In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, Nicola shares the deeply personal journey that began when her baby boy Louie was born prematurely at 32 weeks.





Just days after his birth, Louie’s intestine twisted and strangulated, leaving only 8cm of small intestine able to be saved after multiple emergency surgeries.





Nicola and her husband were told to prepare for palliative care.





They were warned that continuing treatment could prolong suffering and that letting him go may be the kinder option.





But Nicola trusted her instinct as a mother.





What followed was eight months in hospital, navigating life in survival mode, making impossible decisions, and learning how to advocate for their son while holding their family together.





Today, Louie is exceeding expectations.





This conversation explores the raw reality of motherhood in medical crisis, the grief parents carry behind closed doors, the strength it takes to advocate for your child, and the deep trust that can grow when you learn to listen to your intuition.





Nicola shares what it means to walk through uncertainty, resilience, and the parts of motherhood that are rarely spoken about.


Disclaimer





The experiences shared in this episode reflect the personal journey and perspectives of the guest. This conversation is intended to share lived experience and raise awareness and should not be considered medical advice. If you have medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.





Listener discretion is advised as this episode includes discussion of neonatal illness, medical trauma, and hospitalisation.

BONUS EPISODE : Finding Your Voice as Your Child’s Advocate

1 Stunde 43 Minuten
BONUS EPISODE : Finding Your Voice as Your Child’s Advocate


Sometimes in medicine, decisions aren’t made by just one doctor.





Teams come together.


Surgeons, specialists, consultants — all sharing knowledge and experience to make the best possible decisions.





And that matters.





But there’s another voice that belongs in that room too.





The parent.





Because no matter how skilled the medical team is, no one knows your child the way you do.





In this episode we talk about advocacy — finding the courage to speak up when something doesn’t feel right, even when you’re scared, overwhelmed, or unsure why.





Not out of defiance.


But out of love.





Because trusting the experts and trusting your instincts can exist at the same time.





Inside the Vault we share stories about navigating those moments — the uncertainty, the questions, and the strength it takes to find your voice when it matters most.
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Welcome to 'In the Heart of the Vault!' I'm Lindsay Taylor and each week, we'll uncover the powerful stories of incredible mamas who have faced unimaginable challenges. Join me as we explore their raw moments of courage and vulnerability, revealing the strength we all carry inside. So, pour yourself a cheeky drink, get cozy, and let's unlock the heart's vault together-where resilience shines in the face of adversity
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