In this episode of Fearful to Fearless, Helen Louise Colquhoun is joined by Toni, who courageously shares her journey from a tough working-class upbringing to navigating complex relationships, profound loss, and serious health challenges. Toni speaks openly about marriage, emotional resilience, the impact of losing her mother, and the life-altering experience of her own breast cancer diagnosis. Through it all, she highlights the vital role of empowerment, self-care, and honouring women as they move into a new phase of life. Now, Toni is channelling her experiences into building a holistic business dedicated to supporting women through fitness, wellness, and emotional healing - on a mission to redefine aging, femininity, and what it truly means to thrive.

In this heartfelt episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun sits down with Vicki Head to explore a powerful journey of self-discovery. Vicki reflects on years spent adapting to fit in- shapeshifting to meet expectations - before choosing to embrace who she truly is. As a single parent, she opens up about the challenges of identity, resilience, and redefining success, and how discovering photography later in life became a turning point. Together, they discuss the delicate balance between parenting and career, the responsibility of role-modelling courage for the next generation, and why pursuing your dreams- despite fear and social pressure- is not only possible, but essential.

In this deeply moving episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun speaks with Dawn Gadsby, who courageously shares her journey from addiction to recovery. Dawn opens up about the trauma and pain that fuelled her dependency on alcohol, the breaking point that pushed her to seek help, and the profound transformation that followed.

Through raw honesty and hope, Dawn highlights the power of self-acceptance, the importance of a personal approach to healing, and the joy that comes with rediscovering life in sobriety. Her story is a testament to resilience, renewal, and the human capacity to rise - no matter how dark things once felt.