#OrdineroliSpeaking Greg Hire is a recently retired four-time NBL Champion with the Perth Wildcats, having overcome significant adversity in his life. In this episode, Greg reflects on his challenging upbringing, his strained and complex relationship with his father and what it means to be a man. This is a powerful and raw episode - if it is triggering for you, please know there is help out there. beyondblue.org.au, Lifeline - 13 11 14, 1800RESPECT

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Greg Hire - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Zac Williams has become an AFL star after growing up in country NSW. The former GWS Giant and now Carlton recruit has overcome a lot of adversity in his life. He lost his Dad at a very young age and got caught up in the wrong kind of scene as an adolescent. Under the guidance of his Mum and older sister, Zac managed to turn his life around and now - at 26 - he has found his voice as a proud Indigenous man.

Zac Williams - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Cricketer Ashton Agar's Test debut was a dream - he made 98 in the Ashes at just 19 years of age. What followed, was the toughest period of his life. For the first time, Ashton reveals the full extent of his mental health issues and how they took over his life and career.

Ashton Agar - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Sam Stosur is a Grand Slam champion, having won the final at the 2011 US Open against Serena Williams. With 9 WTA singles titles to her name, Sam is coming to the end of her career and, as a Mum to Evie and partner to Liz, she feels now is the time to open up on the adversity she has overcome in her journey to self acceptance. In this episode, Sam reveals it has been the inner battle that has been the toughest. It's rare for Sam to give such an in-depth and candid interview - and I thank her for her honesty.

Sam Stosur - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Hayden Ballantyne is known for being a tough small forward for the Fremantle Dockers, who opposition players and clubs loved to hate. In late 2018, Hayden's life changed forever when his younger brother Brendan was hit by a car and killed. In this episode, Hayden shares for the first time how he navigated his way through unfathomable tragedy and what it has taught him.

Hayden Ballantyne - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Caitlin Thwaites is a netball champion. After 18 seasons playing at the top level, Caitlin retired last year with another premiership with the Melbourne Vixens. For the first time, she reveals the family anguish behind that premiership. Caitlin has dealt with mental health issues throughout her life and the compounding nature of a world impacted by Covid tested her more than ever. If this episode is triggering for you - please ask for help. Lifeline - 13 11 14, beyondblue.org.au. And if you want to donate after hearing the story of Caitlin's family - leukemia.org.au

Caitlin Thwaites - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking John Worsfold is a premiership coach and player in the AFL. In this episode of Ordineroli Speaking, the man known as Woosha opens up on the toll his 19 year coaching career took on his family. He also sheds light on the most testing moments of his career, including coaching Essendon in the aftermath of the supplements scandal, delisting Ben Cousins and the sudden death of premiership teammate Chris Mainwaring. This is a rare insight into a man who generally prefers silence.

John Worsfold - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Thanasi Kokkinakis has shown enormous resilience to overcome injury after injury in his bid to become a tennis star. Every injury setback would lead to a rut - when his body went, his mind followed. In this episode, the candid 24 year old reveals just how dark things got.

Thanasi Kokkinakis - Ordineroli Speaking

Nic Naitanui is one of Australia's most recognisable sports stars. The West Coast Eagle has overcome so much adversity across his life to get to where he is. In the past six years alone, the boy from Fiji lost his beloved Mum, played in a losing grand final, did two ACLs and then watched from the sidelines as his teammates won a premiership. All of it drives him every day. As you'll hear in this episode, Nic is a story teller who has always held onto his sense of humour and love of culture.

Nic Naitanui - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Ryan Pierse is one of Australia's leading sports photographers. Ryan has captured some of the most iconic images of the Australian Men's Cricket team but one day will live with him forever. In this episode of Ordineroli Speaking, the Getty Images Chief Photographer shares the stories behind the photographs he took of Phillip Hughes - a player who became a mate.

Ryan Pierse - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Natalie Medhurst has been a professional netballer for 17 years, including ten years representing Australia. Behind the scenes, Natalie was struggling with her mental health and developed an eating disorder. About to be a Mum, Natalie is now in a good place and ready to share her story.

Natalie Medhurst - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Australian cricketer Moises Henriques has dealt with depression and anxiety throughout his career. Born in Portugal, Moises moved to Australia at a young age. He went on to represent Australia in all forms of the game, with the pressure of "potential" following him every step of the way.

Moises Henriques - Ordineroli Speaking

Sabreena Duffy has only just turned 20 but she has already overcome the odds to make her mark on the AFLW as a Fremantle star. Sab has spent her entire life in the foster care system and in this episode of Ordineroli Speaking, she shares her story publicly for the first time. Her motivation? To help inspire other kids to achieve their goals and be proud of their story.

Sabreena Duffy - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Nathan Lyon has played 96 Tests for Australia, taking 390 wickets but his career has been riddled with doubt. The man known as "the GOAT" opens up on some of the toughest moments of his career and why he gets so anxious.

Nathan Lyon - Ordineroli Speaking

#OrdineroliSpeaking Dale Thomas is a recently retired AFL footballer, who played for Collingwood and Carlton. Under immense public scrutiny, Dale's mental health suffered. A couple of years ago, he made the decision to ask for help to finally deal with some of the issues that arose from his childhood. As a result, he's in a better headspace than ever - but it has been a rocky road.

Dale Thomas - Ordineroli Speaking

Celebrating resilience in sport - the human stories behind the stars. Hosted & produced by sports journalist Neroli Meadows. Thanks to Woody Pitney for his track “Love Me Like You Wanna Be Loved“ & Ryan Pierse for the cover photo.

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