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Talk With A Courageous Heart
Real people. Real stories. Courage in everyday life. Join Andrew Bothalage as he sits down with people from all walks of life to share honest conversations about courage, faith, resilience, and the moments that shape who we are.”
Episodes
Talk With A Courageous HeartDon't Be a Bystander, Be an Upstander: Good Shepherd NZ CEO Tania Pouwhare
Don't be a bystander, be an upstander. Tania Pouwhare, Chief Executive of Good Shepherd in Aotearoa and proud Ngāi Tūhoe wahine, on what it really means to…
Talk With A Courageous HeartTwo Cardiac Arrests in One Night: A Firefighter’s Story | Nikita Watt
What happens when you get two cardiac arrests in one night — twice? In this episode of Talk With A Courageous Heart, host Andrew Bothalage sits down with…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWhat Elite Athletes Have in Common (From a Strength & Performance Coach) | Brad McCullough
What do elite athletes really have in common? It's not just talent. Strength coach Brad McCullough reveals what he's learned from coaching high-level athletes…
Talk With A Courageous HeartNobody Knows What You're Going Through: Immunologist Dr Anna Brooks on Invisible Illness
Courage isn't a heroic moment everyone sees. For Dr Anna Brooks, it's the quiet, invisible work of facing discomfort — and the reason nobody else gets to…
Talk With A Courageous HeartSelf-Made Is a Lie: Mina Amso on Courage, Action & Building Support
Self-made is a lie. Mina Amso learned it the hard way — from pharmacy, to 12+ years in journalism, to founding PWRFULLY. In this conversation, Mina shares why…
Talk With A Courageous HeartSelf-Made Is a Lie: Mina Amso on Courage, Action & Building Support
Self-made is a lie. Mina Amso learned it the hard way — from pharmacy, to 12+ years in journalism, to founding PWRFULLY.In this conversation, Mina shares why…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWhat a Hospital Chaplain Learned About Death, Silence & Courage with Father Mark Chamberlain
What does true courage look like in the face of death? In this moving conversation on Talk With A Courageous Heart, Father Mark Chamberlain — priest, chaplain…
Talk With A Courageous HeartReal Estate Agent Aaron Cook on Honesty, Courage & Buying Your First NZ Home
What does it take to tell a client the truth when the truth costs you the listing? Aaron Cook has spent nearly 20 years selling property in Auckland with…
Talk With A Courageous HeartI'm Not a Savior: A Health Coach's Honest Truth | Thea Martinez
What if listening — truly listening — is the real superpower of a health coach? In this heartfelt conversation on Talk With A Courageous Heart, health coach &…
Talk With A Courageous HeartI Treat the Person, Not Just the Tooth | Hanel Blom
From milking cows to calming dental fears — how one oral health therapist turned her dyslexia into her superpower. 🦷In this episode of Talk with a Courageous…
Talk With A Courageous HeartGet Comfortable Being Uncomfortable — A Firefighter's Definition of Courage | Dan Brady
"Get comfortable being uncomfortable. You don't grow when you're comfortable — you grow when you're very uncomfortable and doing it anyway. "Dan Brady is a…
Talk With A Courageous Heart"I Have 100 Plans" — Leaving Home at 18 & Finding the Courage to Start Over - Sasini Ariyarathna
She left Sri Lanka at 18 with nothing but trust in herself. Now she keeps 100 backup plans — and it's why she's never stuck. In this episode, I sit down with…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWhy Your Back Pain Won't Go Away (From a Pain and Posture Specialist) - Dinesh Fonseca
He applied to 1,500 jobs in Australia — then walked away from his "dream" government offer. Dinesh Fonseca is a pain & posture specialist, teacher, musician…
Talk With A Courageous Heart"You Are Not Broken" — An ADHD Coach's Most Powerful Message | Bex O'Malley
"You do not need to become someone else to be worthy. You already are." Bex O'Malley was 35 when she discovered she had ADHD — triggered by her son's diagnosis…
Talk With A Courageous Heart"As a Palestinian, You're Suffocated Into Silence" — Hamza on Finding His Voice
What happens when you feel like you have to hide who you really are?In this episode of Talk With A Courageous Heart, I sit down with Hamza, a Palestinian-Kiwi…
Talk With A Courageous HeartHow One Woman Is Changing the Hair Loss Industry | Cleo Grater
Hair loss is often seen as a cosmetic issue, but for many people, it affects confidence, identity, and how they see themselves. In this episode of Talk With a…
Talk With A Courageous HeartLord, Have I Not Done Enough? | Aubert Purwadi on Faith, Fear & Finding Purpose
What do you do when you've remained faithful, overcome countless challenges, and still find yourself asking God, "Lord, have I not done enough for You?" In…
Talk With A Courageous HeartShe Never Felt Ready. She Just Took The Next Step | Jane Choi
What if courage has nothing to do with confidence? In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Jane Choi, Senior Professional Practice…
Talk With A Courageous HeartQuestioning the Call: Fr Tien Cao on Faith, Doubt & Becoming a Catholic Priest
What does it take to dedicate your life to God? In this episode, I sit down with Fr Tien Cao, a Catholic priest serving in Timaru, New Zealand, to explore the…
Talk With A Courageous HeartPeople Saw My Disability. I Wanted Them to See an Athlete with Josh Chisholm
What happens when people see your disability before they see your ability? In this episode, Andrew sits down with New Zealand para-athlete Josh Chisholm for an…
Talk With A Courageous HeartCheated On Twice. Still Believes in Love. | Anna Mae's Story of Faith, Healing & Hope
What happens when the person you trust breaks your heart? In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Anna Mae shares her deeply personal journey through…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWE REFUSED TO HIDE | Prof. Haizal Hussaini
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Andrew sits down with Professor Haizal Mohd Hussaini, Professor of Oral Pathology at the University of Otago…
Talk With A Courageous HeartKnowing Who You Really Are Will Get You Through Life | Amy Armstrong
What if one of the biggest keys to surviving difficult seasons in life is truly knowing who you are? In this heartfelt episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWhy Do People Start From Scratch in a New Country? | Anagi Wijeratne
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Andrew Bothalage sits down with Anagi Wijeratne, a Mortgage Adviser in New Zealand, to talk about courage…
Talk With A Courageous HeartInside the Mind of a Young City Councillor | Mickey Treadwell
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Mickey Treadwell, a young Dunedin City Councillor, for a conversation about courage…
Talk With A Courageous Heart"You Don't Have To Be Strong Forever" | Jeff's Story of Faith, Marriage & Fatherhood
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Andrew sits down with one of his closest friends, Jeff, for a conversation filled with humor, honesty, faith…
Talk With A Courageous Heart“You Are Wounded… But I’m Carrying You” | Elly Cabal Roberts
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Elly Cabal Roberts for a deeply honest conversation about pain, healing, faith, forgiveness…
Talk With A Courageous HeartFrom Insecurity to Purpose. His Story Will Inspire You with Er Abringe
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Er Abringe to talk about a journey many people can relate to… insecurity. Growing up, Er…
Talk With A Courageous HeartFrom Instant Healing to Life’s Hardest Season | Diana Ingle
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Diana Ingle to explore a journey shaped by faith, courage, and resilience. Diana shares the…
Talk With A Courageous HeartHe Had It All… But Still Walked Away | Don Sherman on Courage & Starting Over
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Don Sherman — a Sri Lankan entertainer, chef, and TV personality with nearly four decades of…
Talk With A Courageous HeartThe Courage to Let Go, Move On, and Trust Again with Kathy Villagonzalo
What does courage look like when life does not go the way you planned? In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Kathy shares her journey through…
Talk With A Courageous HeartJust Say Yes. How Courage Builds Your Life | Stephen Mischewski
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Stephen Mischewski, a CrossFit athlete, husband, and father, to explore how courage shows up…
Talk With A Courageous Heart“Nothing Can Separate Us From God’s Love” | Father Justin Lee
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Father Justin Lee for a thoughtful conversation about faith, generosity, and the meaning of…
Talk With A Courageous Heart“You’re Going To Be 32 Anyway” | Maria Roxette
In this episode of Talk With A Courageous Heart, Maria Roxette shares a simple sentence that changed the way she saw her future. “You’re going to be 32 anyway…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWhen Life Demands More. A Conversation About Courage, Fatherhood and Responsibility | Matt Mischewski
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Matt for a thoughtful conversation about courage, responsibility, and what truly changes when…
Talk With A Courageous Heart“I’ll Be Right Here.” Dana on Grief, Courage, and Choosing Love
In this deeply moving episode of Talk With the Courageous Heart, I sit down with Dana Hobbs, a woman whose strength is shaped by love, loss, and unwavering…
Talk With A Courageous HeartFrom Air Force Dreams to Shaping Lives. A Principal’s Story of Calling, Commitment, and Courage.
In this episode, I sit down with Mr Shaw, my former high school principal, for a deeply reflective conversation about life, leadership, and the unexpected…
Talk With A Courageous HeartChoosing Yourself, Knowing Your Worth and Trusting God’s Plan | Iffah
In this heartfelt and honest episode, Iffah opens up about her journey of self growth, knowing her worth, and choosing herself in relationships and in life…
Talk With A Courageous HeartShe Is Building Her Own Dental Clinic. Choosing Courage Over Comfort | Verona Govender
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Verona, a mum, wife, dental hygienist, and entrepreneur who is building her own dental hygiene…
Talk With A Courageous HeartTake One Minute at a Time With Tracey
In this episode of Talk With A Courageous Heart, I sit down with Tracey for an honest and deeply human conversation about living with depression, motherhood…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWould You Lay Down Your Life? | Ian Naghi
What does real love truly mean? In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Ian Naghi reflects on love, faith, and sacrifice through the example of…
Talk With A Courageous HeartWhat Motherhood Taught Me About Strength and Kindness | Dilunika Silva
In this heartfelt episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Dilunika shares her journey through motherhood and how it has shaped her strength, patience, and…
Talk With A Courageous HeartLearning My Worth Changed Everything | Yna Martinez
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, I sit down with Yna for an honest and heartfelt conversation about self-love, healing, and learning your…
Talk With A Courageous HeartI Had It All… But Still Left | Cyrene Tionko
What do you do when life feels comfortable — the career is secure, the future looks set — but your heart is being pulled somewhere else? In this episode of…
Talk With A Courageous HeartStill Counting: Faith, Leadership, and Trusting God’s Timing | AJ
In this episode of Talk With a Courageous Heart, Andrew sits down with his brother AJ for an honest and faith-filled conversation about waiting, rebuilding…
Talk With A Courageous HeartHeartbreak, Healing & Breakthrough — Brother Jeremy Madaje
Heartbreak has a way of leaving us lost, silent, and searching for meaning. In this episode, Brother Jeremy opens up about healing after a long-term breakup…
Talk With A Courageous HeartFrom “Broken” Family to Overflowing Love — Paula’s Courageous Heart
Paula grew up in what many would call a “broken family,” yet her life became a reflection of love, compassion, and faith. In this episode, she shares how God…
Talk With A Courageous HeartTrusting God Through Every Season — Harrey Colina’s Story | Talk With a Courageous Heart Ep. 1
Welcome to Episode 1 of Talk With a Courageous Heart. In this powerful conversation, my close friend Harrey opens up about faith, waiting seasons, God’s…
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Welcome to Talk With a Courageous Heart
In this short introduction, I share the heart behind this podcast — why I started it, what you can expect, and the vision moving forward. Talk With a…