Have you ever found yourself in a situation you SWEAR, you never could have predicted? We're bringing you the extraordinary stories of everyday people - from the bizarre to the heartbreaking, we aren't holding back. Every week we have a different theme and each week we'll have a different story on that theme - come join us for the ride!
Sydney's gay hate killings: a decades long fight for justice
An inquiry into decades-old suspected gay hate crimes in NSW is revisiting cases and putting a spotlight on the police investigations into these suspected crimes. It comes after families and loved ones have fought and pushed to have their voices heard and get the closure they have wanted for decades. Bek and Nina discuss the findings so far and look at some of the cases highlighted by the inquiry including the death of Scott Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/2023 • 35 minutes, 33 seconds
The Slenderman stabbing: blurred reality
Bek and Nina address the mushroom-shaped elephant in the room before discussing the stabbing of 12-year-old Payton Leutner by her two school friends who believed they were under the control of the internet-created character, the Slenderman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/23/2023 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
So long, farewell...
It's goodbye from us, for now. I Swear I Never in this format, is finished. We'll be back next year with some new ideas and a new format (at some point). Until then, enjoy this unhinged chat where Nina goes off on Ted Lasso in a completely untimely and unnecessary manner and also Bek hunts a wasp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/15/2022 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds
Just Chats: Hallmark movies and glitter horror
Bek's ready to share her shameful addiction to bad holiday movies and Nina is ready to ruin your day with some horrifying facts about glitter and household accidents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/8/2022 • 22 minutes, 4 seconds
'Covid took my husband's heart'
Amanda and Rob - two incredibly fit, athletic Aussies who found their lives turned upside down after becoming some of the first people in the country to be diagnosed with Covid, at first they seemed to recover but then things took a devastating turn and Rob was fighting for life, only to be saved by a heart transplant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/6/2022 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
Just chats: Balenciaga conspiracies and amoebas mainly
We're diving into the extremely controversial Balenciaga campaign and talking about whether it was an unfortunate accident or a sinister conspiracy. We're also bringing you some updates from previous deep dives and keeping an eye on amoebas because someone has to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/1/2022 • 23 minutes, 22 seconds
The girl with a hundred names
While we work on some new interviews for you, here's another special deep dive. This week Nina is looking into the mysterious world of Samantha Azzopardi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/2022 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Just chats: Idaho murders, age gap love and gatorade judgement
We're talking true crime again this week as well as diving into some TikTok drama, plus, did Bek's covid prediction come true? (spoiler: kinda) and, was Bek correct about her Sydney train theory? (spoiler: no). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/24/2022 • 27 minutes, 5 seconds
The mysteries of Folie à deux
Two sisters throw themselves into traffic as they run from the police, and the incident becomes an instant viral mystery. There was no logical reason for the pair to be afraid of police interaction. Tragically the story only gets more complicated and confusing from there...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/22/2022 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds
Just chats: A big win, Qanon is mad, and a rotisserie chicken hero
We're celebrating the fact that coercive control is now a criminal offence in NSW, Nina breaks down why Qanon followers are very mad at Trump, and we tip our hats to a true internet hero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/17/2022 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
'I kept a record because I thought he'd kill me'
Julie found love when she was at a vulnerable point in her life, Wayne Haddow was the rock she thought she needed. But as things progressed and Wayne became violent and erratic, Julie began to keep a record on an app of the abuse she feared would kill her, that record ended up securing multiple convictions.
Julie's son has started a GoFundMe for the family here.
The Arc App can be found here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/15/2022 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
Just chats: Stop declaring war on things, and what's going on in the Appalachian mountains?
Nina is off on a rant about a proposal to restrict paracetamol and Bek is deep into a rabbit hole about the hidden horrors of the Appalachian mountains. Just a regular week really. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/10/2022 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
I've had leukaemia half my life
Tegan is a woman who’s been battling Leukaemia for over half her life and whose mission is to help kids who are diagnosed with chronic illness to feel more empowered about their situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/2022 • 23 minutes, 51 seconds
Just chats - A bleach incident, reality mayhem and true crime catch ups
This week we're live on the scene of a privileged woman who has had a minor inconvenience, Bek is talking about the unhinged contestants on Love is Blind and we catch up on the recent news about the Delphi Murders in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/3/2022 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Australia's ghost whisperer
Halloween might be over but the spooky vibes continue. We spoke to Caterina Ligato a woman who says she has been talking to ghosts since she was three years old. She makes a living communicating with the dead and even performing exorcisms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/1/2022 • 20 minutes, 32 seconds
Spooky Just Chats: The man in my bedroom and the glitch in the matrix
Hold onto your hats witches, in honour of our favourite holiday we're sharing some genuinely spooky stories, like the time Nina may have scared off a murderer because of the state of her bedroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/27/2022 • 20 minutes, 12 seconds
Being adopted was my greatest trauma
Peter discovered a secret that had been kept from him for 59 years, he's now on a mission to try and protect future generations from the kind of trauma he still deals with to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/25/2022 • 27 minutes, 47 seconds
Just chats: Smashing plates, rabies and James Corden
We're back after a much-needed mental health week spent smashing plates and vases. Bek has fallen into a pit of despair about rats, rabies and bats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/20/2022 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
'My period almost killed me'
Fiona Stubbings has always struggled with her moods, what other people reassured her was simple PMS always seemed so much more extreme for her. The mood swings and depression caused by hormones at times left her feeling suicidal. It took until her 40s for Fiona to finally get some answers and a real diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/18/2022 • 23 minutes, 34 seconds
My mum died that night': Bali bomb victim relives terror attack
Thanks to the I've Got News For You podcast for letting us share this special episode, go and give them a follow.
Kristie Webster was just 15 years old when she was severely injured in the 2002 Bali bombings. Her mum, Robyn, was killed. In this heartbreaking interview, she shares her memories from that night and opens up about the pain she still lives with 20 years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/2022 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Just Chats: Empathy, anger and reality TV
We're talking about what happened when a Youtuber took off his mask and what happens when we look back at decade-old content with fresh eyes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/6/2022 • 18 minutes, 56 seconds
'A mortifying work incident made me change everything'
Tom was on a slow spiral down during the pandemic, far from home and away from family and friends, Tom was partying hard and letting himself go - that is until he took things too far in the most embarrassing way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/4/2022 • 25 minutes, 16 seconds
Just chats: Wife guys, teen hackers and serial killers
We're talking about the latest 'wife guy' to fall into a cheating scandal, why Bek was disappointed by the Optus hackers and whether Dahmer is exploitative or important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/29/2022 • 22 minutes, 58 seconds
'I died with my son - they only brought one of us back'
Trudy is a woman who found a way to bring hope back into her story and has completely transformed her life in a very unexpected way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/27/2022 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Just chats: TikTok and its power over celebs
We're talking about gastro, ADHD, and what the Adam Levine scandal has taught us about social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/22/2022 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds
A sleep over nightmare
This week we're sharing a very special episode from our friends over at the Reclaim Me podcast. Make sure you head over and give the rest of their episodes a listen.
On Friday 8th of June 2007, Madeleine Heather attended a sleepover with some friends. Never knowing that night was about to change her life.
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9/20/2022 • 28 minutes, 23 seconds
Just chats: I'll leave you alone
We're talking about Bek's latest obsession with survival and why the Royals are just incredibly boring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/15/2022 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
The girl who fell from the sky
Emma Carey was a fearless 20-year-old on her first big holiday away from home when she made the life-changing decision to skydive over the Swiss Alps. During the fall there was a malfunction with the parachute and Emma hit the ground. She tells her story of survival and the valuable lessons it taught her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/13/2022 • 19 minutes, 10 seconds
Just Chats: Time for an internal locky-d
We're talking about 2022 being the year of the burnout, Harry Styles's grip on the world and getting nostalgic over 2020 trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/8/2022 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
A journey to motherhood with a genetic disorder
Lana was 11 years old when the first symptoms of the genetic condition that would drastically change her life appeared. She shares the ups and downs from diagnosis to treatment and the unconventional path she took to motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/6/2022 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
Just Chats - Sep 2nd
Hey, it's always good to catch up for a chat. We're talking about scrolling culture and how it affects our brain as well as the strange situation of an influencer live streaming psychosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/1/2022 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
'Losing my partner made me want to change how we talk about death'
Dr Merran Cooper likes to say she had the longest gap year in history. She lost her husband at a young age to cancer, and decades later she decided to complete her medical training and dedicated herself to improving end-of-life care and changing the conversation around death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/30/2022 • 22 minutes, 39 seconds
ISIN: Just chats
In our first edition of 'just chats' we're talking about scammers, monkeypox and why we would never want to be influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/25/2022 • 14 minutes
'Hackers stole thousands from me'
Kathy was a successful business owner and her Instagram was blowing up, everything was going great until the day she received a fateful DM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/23/2022 • 21 minutes, 7 seconds
'I saw five friends die that day'
Kurek Ashley was living the Hollywood dream, it was 1989 and he was working on a Chuck Norris movie with lots of his mates. But one day while filming, tragedy struck, and Kurek was left with survivor's guilt and a trauma that almost destroyed him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/16/2022 • 24 minutes, 28 seconds
'I was told I had 3 months to live'
Sonia Singh was living the good life, she was a loving solo mum, her career was going well, at the age of 42 she felt like she'd finally hit her stride and found her purpose. But life decided to throw her a curveball - a big one. Sonia was diagnosed with a rare cancer and given 3 months to live. She shares her story of hope, joy and acceptance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/9/2022 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
'I thought I couldn't have an eating disorder because I loved food'
Lara Wynd was in high school when her fitness obsession started to take a dangerous turn. She knew something wasn't right, but she never thought she could have an eating disorder.
This episode is about eating disorders and contains content that could be triggering. If you need support call the butterfly foundation on 1800 33 4673
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8/2/2022 • 36 minutes
'I climbed Mount Everest but almost died'
Everyone always talks about reaching the top of the mountain, but no one talks about what happens next. Daniel Bull shares what gave him the motivation to summit the mountain, and also the shocking moment that gave him the strength to climb back down when he thought he couldn't go on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/26/2022 • 34 minutes, 31 seconds
'How I became a swinger'
Michelle and her husband are high school sweethearts who had never done anything too wild, but an internet quiz led them to question everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/19/2022 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
'I was in and out of foster care in a broken system'
Joel grew up with a mum who had bipolar and she often needed to be admitted for mental health care, leaving the kids in the hands of the foster system on and off for years. Joel is sharing his story because he believes we need to change the way we treat kids in these situations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/12/2022 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
'I was blackmailed by the man I loved'
Nandita thought she was safe to put her trust in Sam, but Sam wasn't who he told her he was. Their relationship ended in threats and months of fear for Nandita. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/5/2022 • 28 minutes, 48 seconds
'My unborn baby was harmed by a disease I'd never heard of'
Bek Murray didn't think much of catching a mild cold during pregnancy until her 20-week scan suggested that something had gone very wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/28/2022 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
'I was two-and-a-half when my mother attacked me'
Susannah's memories of the attack and its aftermath are fragmented, but the impact that the incident had on her will last a lifetime. Today she shares her story and speaks up for other survivors who aren't ready to go public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/21/2022 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
My friend Sophie Delezio
Chelsea's first real memory was from when she was three years old and a car struck her preschool, narrowly missing her and severely injuring her friend Sophie. The accident changed the course of Sophie's life and left her a household name as Australia became invested in her recovery and story of strength. In this episode, Chelsea and Sophie share memories of that time in their lives and their long friendship since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/14/2022 • 41 minutes, 1 second
The catfish that brought me love
Shan had no idea that a mystery customer would lead her to one of the most memorable moments of her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/7/2022 • 20 minutes, 32 seconds
'I never want another woman to have an abortion like mine'
In 2017 Amy was pregnant with a much-wanted second child. At her 11 week appointment she received terrible news. But as Amy began to hope for the best but plan for the worst, she discovered just how traumatising the system can be for a woman going through a termination. She's speaking up now because she knows all women deserve better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/31/2022 • 39 minutes, 14 seconds
Disability: Did the pandemic make life harder or easier?
Many people with disabilities found their lives drastically changed by the pandemic in the last few years, some for the better and some for the worse. Today, hear some of the voices of the people who are often left out of the conversation about the new normal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/24/2022 • 22 minutes, 8 seconds
'Trying to bring the invisible into the light'
Catherine Caine lives with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia. As much of her disability isn't visible to a casual observer, it's a struggle to make others understand her needs and respect her boundaries. Now she's working to help others feel empowered to get the support and assistance they need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/17/2022 • 22 minutes, 8 seconds
'People assumed women like me don't become mothers'
Molly Irvine was 14 when her life changed overnight. She went from having a backache to learning she had an illness that would take away her ability to walk. Molly struggled for years with the isolation and change that her diagnosis brought, but eventually, perseverance and support led her on a path to a happy life and to motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/10/2022 • 20 minutes, 3 seconds
'The accident was not the end but the beginning'
When Ben Kende was 18 years old living the dream, he was on track to play professional football. But an accident during a game turned his life upside down and left him quadriplegic. Today Ben shares why he celebrates the changes in his life instead of mourning.
Produced and hosted by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/3/2022 • 26 minutes, 26 seconds
Sex positivity: 'I lost my job in 2020 but I'm making thousands on OnlyFans'
Audrey Aura's career hit a rocky patch during the pandemic, but ultimately it was the push she needed to get started in sex work, something she'd been curious about since she was a teenager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/26/2022 • 30 minutes, 11 seconds
Panic: 'My holiday horror ended with the wrong surgery'
Danika was excited to take off on her trip to Africa, but before she even landed she knew she was in trouble A medical emergency left her stranded in a foreign hospital and struggling to have her voice heard as things went downhill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/19/2022 • 31 minutes, 52 seconds
Fragility: 'My bones could break just getting out of bed'
Amanda and her family were all born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, but while their bodies might be fragile, Amanda refuses to wrap her kids in cotton wool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/12/2022 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Joy: The caterpillar that gave us hope
There are a lot of things to feel grim about these days, but in that darkness of our timelines, as we doom-scroll, there are tiny beacons of light. Eric, the caterpillar was one of those lights. So today, let's enjoy the small things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/5/2022 • 35 minutes, 57 seconds
Intuition: 'Before she was born I knew something wasn't right'
Intuition is a funny thing, but we know that when it comes to motherhood, it's usually safe to trust your gut. Khiaya joins us today to share the story of the birth of her daughter Callie Anne and the signs that made her realise something was wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/29/2022 • 31 minutes
Do something: A few small steps to save the world
Do you ever find yourself wanting to do something? To make a change? A lot of us become paralysed by indecision. This week we're celebrating the 'doers', we spoke to Simon Mulvany, a man who is on a mission to save the bees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/22/2022 • 24 minutes, 13 seconds
Compulsion: I stopped binge eating by allowing myself to eat freely
From the outside Lyndi Cohen looked happy and healthy, she was working as a dietician and that helped her to hide the fact that food was controlling her life. On the inside Lyndi was struggling with binge eating and constant fear of gaining weight. She shares how intuitive eating helped her to finally come to terms with her relationship with food.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/15/2022 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
Fear: The man who murdered my friends could soon walk free
In 1983 Bernadette Schiller was enjoying a drink with mates at a local pub when Douglas Crabbe deliberately drove his truck through the wall and caused one of the most horrific mass killings in recent history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/8/2022 • 27 minutes, 57 seconds
Strength: 'My son was killed at work and I won't let it happen again'
On April 1st 2019, Patrizia's 18-year-old son Christopher went off to his work as an apprentice at a building site. Hours later Patrizia received a call that would shatter her world and leave her determined to change the system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/1/2022 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
Australia's wildest catfishing story
You've seen Tinder swindler, but have you heard the one about the 'dying' woman who conned an entire radio station and all of their listeners? Andrew Bucklow, host of the I've Got News For You podcast stops by to share one of their special episodes with us. You can find more I've Got News For You episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/22/2022 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
Lies: My parents didn't tell me the truth about where I came from
We all deserve to know the true story of who we are and where we came from, but not everybody has that privilege. Fiona Darroch was 51-years-old when the truth came out that she was donor-conceived, and her mother's doctor Tony was the donor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/2022 • 31 minutes
The end: How to have a good death
When we prepare to give birth we talk about it, we plan for it and we imagine what it will be like. When it comes to death, the same can't be said. Today we tell the story of Patsy Bingham, an end of life Doula who wants to teach everyone how to have a good death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/2022 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
Hope: Someone knows who murdered my daughter
Sharon Mckell lost her daughter Emma Pawelski back in 2005. Her body was found in the forest in Mt Crawford in South Australia. No one has ever been brought to justice for the murder but someone knows who is responsible. Sharon is still holding onto hope that someone will do the right thing and come forward.
If you know anything at all that might help solve this case ring CrimeStoppers on: 1800 333 000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/2022 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
Dread: 'We burned and the world forgot'
Zoe Simmons is just one of the thousands of Australians whose lives were affected by the apocalyptic bushfires of 2019/2020. Unfortunately, they feel like the pandemic and the mass chaos of the last few years have left them forgotten and without the support they need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/2022 • 27 minutes, 43 seconds
Isolation: 'The pandemic broke me as a mother'
When Alexandra had her first child, she loved the experience, she expected things would be the same with her second baby. But when the pandemic hit, and she found herself isolated from loved ones across the globe and unable to get the support she needed, Alexandra and many other mothers like her found themselves spiralling. She didn't think enough was being done to help, so she took matters into her own hands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/2022 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds
Shock: 'I woke up feeling unwell and ended the day in a coma'
It's unsettling to realise that your whole life can change for the worse in a second, but for people like Sarah, that's exactly what happened. She woke up feeling a little under the weather and was fighting for her life less than 24 hours later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/2022 • 21 minutes, 40 seconds
Acceptance: 'Your pregnancy doesn't always go to plan'
Stephanie was over the moon when she conceived her much-wanted second child through IVF. Then the family found themselves facing a prenatal Down Syndrome diagnosis. Stephanie tells her story and shares what she wished she had known that day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/4/2022 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
Perception: 'The day I stopped being able to trust my brain'
Elly Knaggs and her family were embarking on the trip of a lifetime when everything went wrong. At the height of the 2020 COVID outbreak, Elly found herself in a state of confusion and fear. A mysterious disorder left her unable to trust what her own brain was telling her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/28/2021 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Gratitude: 'I lost my vision and found myself'
We're feeling the gratitude after a couple of rough years. Nina and Bek exchange some special gifts and we hear from a woman who lost her vision in a sudden accident and says it helped her change her life for the better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/21/2021 • 32 minutes, 8 seconds
Grief: 'We lost our child without warning'
Edwina Symonds believed her beautiful baby boy Sebastian was happy and healthy. The family's life was thrown into chaos one tragic day when Sebastian suddenly had a seizure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/14/2021 • 30 minutes, 47 seconds
Competition: Mimi the Mini Monster's epic battle
Are you competitive? We know we are, and so is our guest, the number one female competitive eater in the country. We talk all about what it takes to eat your way to the top and we even give Mimi our own challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/2021 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Changing your mind: 'I was anti-vax until the pandemic'
It's ok to hold a view and reconsider it when new information comes to light, it's ok to admit you were wrong in your previously held belief. Our guest Valerie went through a big change of mind this last year when the pandemic made her question everything she had previously believed about vaccination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/30/2021 • 37 minutes, 9 seconds
Introducing - I've Got News For You
From explainers and breaking news topics to interviews with newsmakers and trendsetters, I’ve Got News For You is the serious news podcast’s rogue second cousin.....bringing you the news with colour. Every day, join host Andrew Bucklow and news.com.au journalists for a dive into one of the day’s biggest stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/26/2021 • 17 minutes, 9 seconds
Helping: 'I went on holiday and came back with a baby'
Jonica had no clue that a chance encounter on a trip overseas would leave her with a new baby and a completely new life.
SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/2021 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds
Family: My sister's a killer and I'm raising her son
Katie’s younger sister Anna was always different. Labelled the “weird kid” at school, she’d withdraw into her own private world. In reality, she was suffering with mental illness that was never properly treated or acknowledged in her youth. In November 2018, while pregnant, Anna Killed a man and her sister Katie found herself parenting a child in a way she had never expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/2021 • 26 minutes, 15 seconds
Rolling the dice: 'I'm still struggling to breathe'
Maddy was away from home for her very first big trip away when the whole world turned upside down, leaving her stranded, scared and very sick.
SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.
Check out Andrea's podcast The Dog Detective, all episodes are available now wherever you get your pods.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/9/2021 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
Love: Clementine Ford is a lover and a fighter
In this episode, we're talking about lurrrrrve. Clementine Ford drops by to talk about why some people might accuse her of hate, but that's the opposite of her mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/2/2021 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Brainwashing: 'I was a QAnon believer'
Jitarth is one of the thousands of people who fell under the spell of the QAnon conspiracy movement. He shares how he turned things around and what he most wants others to know.
SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au
This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/26/2021 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
Taking risks: Christian Hull's big leap
It can be scary to leave your comfort zone. This week, Bek and Nina sat down with the hilarious Christian Hull to talk about taking risks, making leaps and making a fortune off a random TikTok.
SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au
This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/19/2021 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
Betrayal: 'I was the result of a secret affair'
Shona couldn't figure out why there were no photos of her parents together, and why her dad was never around. When the truth came out she realised she was born out of a secret affair.
SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au
This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/2021 • 33 minutes
Gaslighting: Doctors ignored me for 11 years
We hear a lot about gaslighting in relationships, but what about health? Emilia suffered in pain for years waiting for a diagnosis and she's one of many women with the same story.
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10/5/2021 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
Manipulation: 'Five years on, I'm still afraid of my ex'
Zoe thought she knew what abuse looked like, but her relationship with John made her realise that coercive control and emotional abuse can happen slowly and be hard to identify until it's too late.
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9/21/2021 • 26 minutes, 25 seconds
Trust and fear: Ben Lee on anti vaxxers and conspiracies
The week Nina and Bek are joined by Musician Ben Lee to talk about his own experiences with friends being indoctrinated into conspiracy theories and how fringe culture has turned to the far right.
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9/14/2021 • 34 minutes, 41 seconds
Closure: 'My dad disappeared into thin air'
In 2012, Paul Stevenson got up early in the morning, hopped onto his motorbike and was never seen again. Nikki and her family are now left with a total mystery and the pain of never getting the answers they've been craving for almost a decade.
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9/7/2021 • 25 minutes, 11 seconds
We're back and we have the best news!
That's right friends, Bek and Nina have returned for more new episodes of I Swear I Never starting on Wed the 8th of September. And here's the best news: we're back for good, we'll be releasing new episodes every Wednesday forever. Whether you like it or not, but we hope you do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/3/2021 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Rage: "I was sexually assaulted 30 years ago and nothing has changed"
We're bringing you a special extra episode this week because we think the time to tell this story is right now. Katrine Tully was assaulted as a university student and 30 years later, as she sees history repeating itself, she's had enough. She's angry. Please note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault. If today’s episode raised any concerns for you we have some service numbers that can help, call lifeline on 131114 or 1800 respect.
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3/22/2021 • 22 minutes, 46 seconds
Control: "Living with OCD during the pandemic"
Jo Jukes only received her OCD diagnosis a couple of years ago, but after a lot of hard work, things were finally turning around. She learned how to work around her disorder and take control of her life once more, that is until a global pandemic hit.
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12/20/2020 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Luck: "I went out to dinner and got caught up in an outbreak"
Amber was 33 weeks pregnant when she went out to dinner with her husband in Sydney. They thought that the biggest threat from Coronavirus had passed but they found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Amber was in for a different kind of birth than she had ever imagined.
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12/13/2020 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
Trauma: "Investigating murders nearly killed me"
Peter Seymour spent years working as a detective, investigating all manner of violent crimes and homicides. He also spent time in the Coroner's office. But eventually, the horrible things he'd witnessed caught up with him and left him broken.
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12/6/2020 • 29 minutes, 13 seconds
Identity: "The day I discovered I never really had a daughter"
When Carolyn was pregnant, she was sure she was having a boy. When her child was born they told her it was a girl. Years later Carolyn would learn that her first instinct was right all along.
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11/29/2020 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Guilt: 'My son's mistake killed four people'
Peter and Melissa's son Jordan was a normal teenage boy until a poor decision made under the influence led to tragedy for multiple families. Melissa and Peter speak about how they deal with the guilt and push for change.
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Hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young, and the episode's story was written and read by Riah Matthews. Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.
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11/22/2020 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
Secrets: "A traumatic birth left me hiding a dark addiction"
Tina was your average busy working mum chasing the best things in life. Then a traumatic birth experience left her crippled with pain and turning to medication to help. Once she spiralled out of control she found help in the most unusual way. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au
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11/15/2020 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Rebuilding: “A car crash destroyed my body but brought me love”
Left paralysed by a motor vehicle accident, Chris never expected to find love with the one person sent to help him recover. SHOW NOTES: SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/2019 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Shame: "I went through an exorcism to change who I was"
Once a well-known pastor in a pentecostal church, Anthony hid a secret shame all his life - which led to drastic decisions. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/3/2019 • 25 minutes, 32 seconds
Transformation: “I lost half my body weight and my life fell apart”
Alyssa underwent dramatic gastric band surgery and lost over 50 kilos - but it was only the start of her problems. SHOW NOTES: SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/26/2019 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
Fate: Another mother's tragedy saved my baby's life
When tragedy struck two separate families, they could never have known the way fate would intervene to save one of their babies. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.ai This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/19/2019 • 38 minutes, 3 seconds
Stress: I lived 4 years with no memory
Cathy thought it was just regular mum stress, until she woke up one morning unable to remember her family. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/12/2019 • 25 minutes, 6 seconds
Justice: To find our son's body we did a deal with the devil
Matthew Leveson was missing for 10 years, but his parents never stopped fighting to bring him home. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at News.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.