In this gripping episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne speaks with Derrick McManus, former STAR Group officer and founder of the Australian Centre for Human Durability.

In 1994, Derrick was shot fourteen times in less than five seconds during a high-risk operation. He then spent three hours bleeding on the ground before rescue. His survival and his extraordinary return to elite duties, defied all medical and psychological predictions.

Derrick shares the strategies, mindset, emotional conditioning, and deep personal responsibility that made the impossible possible.

Together, they explore:

- The world-first framework of Human Durability - How to prepare for extreme challenge - The psychology of crisis, survival & recovery - Leadership in high-pressure, high-consequence environments - And how to build internal capacity that sustains long-term performance

This is not just a story of survival, it’s a masterclass in the human potential we rarely see.

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Leadership fatigue is often attributed to workload or pace. But many leaders feel tired before the work even begins. In this solo episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne Katsidis explores the internal pressure beneath leadership, the quiet load that accumulates long before anything appears wrong from the outside. This is not a conversation about burnout, productivity, or motivation. It’s an exploration of internal conditions: how pressure is carried, how it shapes decisions, and how it subtly transmits into organisational culture. This episode is for leaders who are capable, respected, and privately carrying more than they realise.

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In this radiant episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne sits down with Grier Neilson, founder of Bohemian Ekko Creative, an artist, stylist, and photographer with over 30 years of experience across film, beauty, fashion, and performance. Grier has collaborated with major brands and icons yet at her core, she’s an artist devoted to humanity. Her work isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. Together, they explore: — The art of seeing and being seen — How energy and authenticity shape creative expression — The beauty of creating from truth, not performance — And why genuine connection is the foundation of great art This is a conversation about artistry as soul work and what it means to live and lead as the truest version of yourself. Connect with Grier: https://www.bohemianekko.com/ ----

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In this soul-stirring episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne sits down with intuitive guide and healing visionary Nerida Mills to explore the profound power of using life as your own medicine. With a journey shaped by Lyme Disease, inner alchemy, and deep spiritual inquiry, Nerida shares how symptoms, setbacks, and struggles can become sacred signposts guiding us home to truth. Together, they explore radical responsibility, embodied healing, humour as medicine, and the soulful blueprint life holds for each of us, if we’re willing to listen. This conversation is a transmission for anyone standing at the edge of burnout, misalignment, or mystery and ready to come home to wholeness. Topics covered: → Healing as leadership → Life’s signs, symptoms, and signals → Radical responsibility and personal sovereignty → Nervous system wisdom + humour as healing → Living from alignment, not adaptation Connect with Nerida: https://www.neridamills.com/

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In this episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne sits down with Ben McDonald Watson, founder of Yeah, Man, a growing community dedicated to men’s mental health, real connection, and breaking the silence around vulnerability. With alarming statistics on men’s suicide, loneliness, and wellbeing, Yeah, Man offers a simple but radical solution: spaces where men can talk openly, learn new skills, and support one another without judgment. They explore: - The urgent state of men’s mental health in Australia - Why traditional definitions of masculinity are failing men - How safe spaces can transform lives and communities - Practical steps for building connection and support This is more than a conversation, it’s a call to action.

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In this episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne sits down with men’s mentor and embodiment guide Wayne Barkus, a facilitator for Sacred Sons, somatic release practitioner, and writer whose work calls men back into their bodies, their emotions, and their sacred leadership. Together, they explore why embodiment is the foundation of emotional intelligence, how shadow integration creates sovereignty, and why brotherhood is essential in today’s world. Whether you’re a man on the path, or someone who loves one, this conversation will shift the way you see leadership, intimacy, and masculine presence. Topics Explored: — Embodiment & emotional freedom — Brotherhood & relational depth — Integrating shadow & light — Reclaiming the inner throne 🔗 Follow @asacredking on Instagram

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The Body as Healer: Cara Elizabeth on Embodiment, Breath & Turning Trauma into Power In this episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne speaks with Cara Elizabeth, artist, author, speaker, and the creator of BodyTech and Animal Apothecary. Cara’s life journey, from living with complex PTSD to pioneering her own healing modalities, is a testament to the truth that our greatest power is sourced from our deepest wounds. She now helps others reclaim their bodies, access their emotions, and become their own healers. Together, they explore: — Body-based healing and animal embodiment — Breathwork as a tool for emotional release — How trauma can become our greatest asset — The art of self-healing and personal sovereignty This is a conversation that will inspire you to trust your body’s wisdom and step fully into your own power. 🎧 Listen now on all platforms 🔗 Follow @caraelizabethspeaks on Instagram

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In this episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne sits down with transformational coach Briana Bowley, whose life journey has taken her from the depths of addiction, abuse, and insecurity, to a place of deep sovereignty and freedom. Briana’s message is clear: your trauma is not a chain, it’s a portal. She shares how to reclaim agency, turn wounds into wisdom, and design a life unapologetically on your own terms. Together, they explore: — The link between power and wounding — How to shift from survival to sovereignty — The non-negotiables for living freely — The mindset shifts that make transformation inevitable This conversation will leave you knowing that no matter your past, your future is yours to choose. 🔗 Follow @brianabowley on Instagram

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