In The Heart Of The Vault
In the Heart of the Vault is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Lindsay Taylor. Each episode features guests who have faced unimaginable challenges and shares their raw moments of courage and vulnerability. The show explores the resilience and inner strength people carry through adversity. Listeners are invited to get cozy with a drink and unlock the heart's vault together.
Episodes
How My Childhood Medical Trauma Shaped the Way I Parent My Medically Complex Son
Sometimes, understanding the parent you’ve become means going back to the child you once were.This is a very different kind of conversation for In The Heart Of The Vault.Before I talk about Charlie and the experiences we’ve navigated together, I wanted to share some of my own story — because our past doesn’t simply disappear when we become parents.Our experiences, our fears, the things we’ve lived
PTSD, Moral Injury & Family: Zoe Cullen on Loving Someone Through Trauma
What happens when the person you’ve spent years waiting for finally comes home — but life doesn’t look anything like you imagined?Zoe Cullen joined me for one of the most honest conversations I’ve had about the reality of living alongside PTSD, trauma and moral injury — not just for the person experiencing it, but for the entire family.Zoe is a mum of four and, for many years, found herself carryi
The Courage to Choose Yourself with Brontë Edmunds
Bronte met her childhood sweetheart at 15. They married at 19, had their first baby at 21, followed by another child and then twins.Four beautiful children. A home they were building. A life she had always dreamed of.But somewhere along the way, Bronte lost herself.She felt like a failure because she’d always wanted her children to have both parents together. When she reached out for support, she
Through Her Eyes: What My 19-Year-Old Daughter Is Teaching Me About Life
There’s something I’ve always loved about being a mum…Seeing the world through my children’s eyes.This is actually the third time Evie has joined me on the podcast, but this conversation was completely different.We sat down and talked about what it’s actually like to be 19 — almost 20 — today.Dating. Friendships. Social media. Going out. Drinking (or not drinking). Growing into yourself. The conve
Josiah’s Life Matters | Jessica Codrington’s Promise to Keep Speaking His Name
Some promises never end.At Josiah’s funeral, Jessica made her little boy two promises:“I will honour you by the way I live my life.”“And I will always speak your name.”Today, she keeps that promise.After a long journey through IVF, Jessica and her husband Josh welcomed their precious son, Josiah. Born tiny but deeply loved, he spent seven weeks changing their world forever.In this conversation, Je
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | When Motherhood and Grief Collide Watch with care. ❤️
The day before her mum passed away, everything felt completely normal.Tahnee had FaceTimed her that morning, exchanged messages throughout the day, and went to bed expecting they’d speak again the next morning.Instead, she woke at 3am to missed calls from a Brisbane hospital.Just 12 weeks after welcoming her baby girl into the world, Tahnee’s life changed forever.In this heartfelt conversation, sh
Forever Five: Ozzies Legagy - A Life Measured in Love, Not Years with Maria Raggio
🎙️ Forever Five: Ozzies Legacy — A Life Measured in Love, Not Yearswith Maria RaggioThis week, Maria Raggio opens the vault to share the story of her beautiful son, Oskar — known and loved by everyone as Ozzie.Born with the ultra-rare Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome, Ozzie faced more challenges in his five years than most people will face in a lifetime. Yet despite countless hospital stays, procedu
From Shame to Hope: Kate Seselja’s Fight Against a Gambling Crisis
At 18 years old, Kate Seselja walked into a pokie room for the first time.What started as a night out with friends quickly became a secret battle that would consume the next 12 years of her life.Over that time, Kate lost approximately $500,000 through refinanced mortgages, credit cards, and years of gambling losses. Alongside the financial toll came overwhelming shame, secrecy, and a desperate sea
BONUS EPISODE: When back to normal isn’t always what our kids need after loss
There’s so much pressure to get back to normal after something life-changing.As adults… we learn to step away.From conversations that don’t feel right.From people who say the wrong thing.From environments that feel too heavy.But kids don’t always have that choice.They sit in classrooms.They hear comments.They carry expectations they don’t understand —from people who think they’re helping.And slowl
They Told Us to Prepare for Palliative Care… But we chose to fight for Louie
In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, Nicola shares the deeply personal journey that began when her baby boy Louie was born prematurely at 32 weeks.Just days after his birth, Louie’s intestine twisted and strangulated, leaving only 8cm of small intestine able to be saved after multiple emergency surgeries.Nicola and her husband were told to prepare for palliative care.They were warned that
BONUS EPISODE : Finding Your Voice as Your Child’s Advocate
BONUS EPISODE : Finding Your Voice as Your Child’s AdvocateSometimes in medicine, decisions aren’t made by just one doctor.Teams come together.Surgeons, specialists, consultants — all sharing knowledge and experience to make the best possible decisions.And that matters.But there’s another voice that belongs in that room too.The parent.Because no matter how skilled the medical team is, no one knows
Holding Milli’s Memory: Rochelle’s Journey Through Grief, Motherhood and Purpose | PART 2
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Baby loss.Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off.This was one of them.In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, I sit down with Rochelle — a woman whose life story is layered with strength, heartbreak, love and resilience.We talk about life before everything changed.Her upbringing, relationships, marriage, and the journey that eventually
Holding Milli’s Memory: Rochelle’s Journey Through Grief, Motherhood and Purpose | PART 1
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Baby loss.Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off.This was one of them.In this episode of In the Heart of the Vault, I sit down with Rochelle — a woman whose life story is layered with strength, heartbreak, love and resilience.We talk about life before everything changed.Her upbringing, relationships, marriage, and the journey that eventually
Ashleigh’s Story: Growing Up With the Ripple Effect of a Parent’s Suicide Attempt
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide attempts, mental health, trauma and eating disorders. Please listen with care.When Ashleigh was just seven years old, her life changed forever.Her mum attempted to end her life.She survived — but the attempt caused severe brain injury, leaving her mum needing full-time care for the rest of her life.Ashleigh describes this as “the other s
Finding Sunshine When Your World Has Fallen Apart
Finding Sunshine When Your World Has Fallen ApartSometimes the hardest part of trauma…isn’t just what happened.It’s the fear of the unknown that follows.When your nervous system has lived in survival mode, it’s so easy to stay there — constantly waiting for the next thing to go wrong.In this solo episode of In the Heart of the Vault, I talk honestly about how I’ve navigated that space.People often
A Mum and Daughter Conversation on Grief, Bullying, and Growing Up
To close out the year, I sat down with Evie.Not as a host and a guest — but as a mum with her daughter.We talk about grief, bullying, kindness, and growing up.From my perspective — and from hers, when she was right in the middle of it. This conversation is honest, raw, and full of love.FIND EVIE HERE:INSTAGRAM
Resilience Is A Muscle We Learn To Strengthen: Amanda Anderson
NEW EPISODE — Amanda Anderson | In the Heart of the Vault 🎙️Today’s conversation is with the incredible Amanda Anderson — public speaker, storyteller, and one of the most resilient women you will ever meet.Amanda has lived through moments that could have broken her… yet she rebuilt her life with radical honesty, humour, and a courage that hits you square in the chest. From the shock of experiencin
On The Other Side Of Addiction: With Amanda Lockyer
✨ New Episode — with Amanda from @AddictionMakesthreeThis conversation opens the vault on the side of addiction most people never talk about — the impact it has on the partners, the families, and the people silently holding everything together behind closed doors.Amanda shares the hidden reality of living alongside someone in addiction:the chaos, the hyper-vigilance, the constant checking, the bro
Life After the Unthinkable: With Phoebe Stuart
This conversation hit differently.You know those episodes where it doesn’t feel like an interview — it feels like two women sitting together, soul-to-soul, honouring the truth of what life can take… and what it can give back?Phoebe Stuart’s life changed in a single moment.First year of uni. Healthy. Happy. Future laid out in front of her.Then — an unexpected medical emergency that placed her in IC
Simone O’Brien: Surviving the Unthinkable – Turning Trauma into Purpose
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic and gender-based violence, including physical assault. Please take care while listening. Support service links are provided below.In this deeply moving episode, Simone O’Brien shares her journey of survival after a brutal act of domestic violence that almost took her life.What happened to Simone is confronting — but what she’s done sinc
Beyond The Verdict: Margo Priestly and the Ongoing Impact Of Domestic Violence: Part 2
In this powerful episode, Margot Priestly opens up about the nightmare her family has endured. When her step-children’s mother was sentenced for murdering her partner, it might have seemed like an ending — but for Margot, the ripple effect was only beginning. Despite a life sentence, parental control remained, leaving Margot and her family to navigate the ongoing impact of domestic violence and it
Beyond The Verdict: Margo Priestly and the Ongoing Impact of Domestic Violence: Part 1
In this powerful episode, Margot Priestly opens up about the nightmare her family has endured. When her step-children’s mother was sentenced for murdering her partner, it might have seemed like an ending — but for Margot, the ripple effect was only beginning. Despite a life sentence, parental control remained, leaving Margot and her family to navigate the ongoing impact of domestic violence and it
Donna Thistlethwaite on: The Courage To Keep Going Even When It Feels Impossible
This week on In the Heart of the Vault, we sit down with Donna Thistlethwaite to continue the story first shared in Australian Story’s episode “The Bridge.”This conversation explores love, loss, mental health, and the courage to keep going. It touches on suicide and sensitive topics, so please listen with care. 💛If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available: • Lifeline Austr
Not All Grief Is Loud: Lindsay Taylor on Ongoing Grief
In this deeply personal solo episode, host Lindsay Taylor opens her heart and reflects on what it’s really like to live with loss — long after the funeral, the flowers, and the “checking in” texts stop.She speaks about what it feels like when the world remembers your person on the anniversary… but no one sees the pain in the quiet, ordinary days in between.This is an unfiltered, honest look at gri
The Grief of Heartbreak | Lisa Jenkinson on Healing After Love Ends
Grief doesn’t only come after death — it comes when love ends, too. In this raw and relatable episode, Lisa Jenkinson opens up about the deep grief she felt after the end of a significant relationship. From losing the future she thought she was building, to rebuilding her identity from the ground up, Lisa shares how heartbreak shattered her — and how she slowly began to heal. If you’ve ever felt l
Your Trauma Is Not Your Identity | Pamela Millican-Hartnoll on Turning Pain into Power
What if your past pain wasn’t the end of your story — but the beginning of your power? In this deeply empowering episode, author and coach Pamela Millican-Hartnoll shares how she turned unimaginable tragedy and trauma into fuel for success, freedom, and inner peace. Pamela opens up about her belief that you are not your trauma, and how we can hold space for our past without letting it define our f
Losing Ollie: Mia Bannister on Youth Mental-Health, Anorexia & Hope After Suicide
Trigger-Warning: suicide, self-harm, eating-disordersIn this compassionate conversation, Mia Bannister shares the life of her son Ollie, who faced anorexia, depression and, at fourteen, died by suicide. Mia speaks gently about the warning signs she missed, the stigma around boys and eating-disorders, and the ways she now honours Ollie’s memory while advocating for early mental-health support. Olli
Losing Lucas: Nicola Marshall’s Story of Sudden Loss and Unimaginable Grief
In this powerful and emotional episode, Nicola Marshall shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 12-year-old son, Lucas, in a tragic balcony fall in 2019. Nicola opens up about the unimaginable shock, the weight of sudden grief, and the long, painful path of learning how to live after losing a child.She reflects on how that single moment changed everything, how grief has shaped her identity, a
Anticipatory Grief: Tegan Irvine on Losing Her Dad and Navigating Life Without Him
In this heartfelt episode, Tegan Irvine shares the emotional story of losing her dad to stage 4 brain cancer. From the moment of diagnosis to his final days, Tegan opens up about the grief, the moments she treasures, and how she continues to honor him in her everyday life. If you’ve ever lost a parent or are navigating anticipatory grief, this episode will speak to your soul.TEGAN'S TIKTOK: @t
From My Heart to Yours: A Solo Q&A with Lindsay Taylor
In this intimate solo episode, host Lindsay Taylor sits down to answer your most heartfelt questions. From navigating grief and parenting after loss to building strength through vulnerability, Lindsay shares raw, real, and reflective answers based on her own lived experiences and the many conversations she’s had with guests and listeners alike. Whether you’re grieving, healing, or just seeking con
Who Were You Meant to Be? Exploring Human Design with Abbey Rae Wilson
Have you ever wondered who you were really meant to be?In today’s episode, Lindsay Taylor sits down with Human Design mentor Abbey Rae Wilson to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can shift the way you show up in life. Whether you’re navigating major transitions, feeling stuck, or simply curious about your authentic self—this conversation will open a new door.Abby shares the
Living with Lupus After Amputation: Erin Lazarus’s Unbreakable Spirit
In this powerful episode, Erin Lazarus opens the vault and shares what it means to live with lupus, navigating life after losing her leg, and holding onto an unbreakable spirit. From hospital beds to one of her biggest dreams—completing the London Marathon—her story isn’t just about survival; it’s about choosing light, grit, and grace every single dayThis episode is a celebration of the human spir
The Crack-On Mentality: Where It Helps — and Where It Hurts
In this honest solo episode, host Lindsay Taylor opens up about the mindset she was raised with — what she calls the “crack-on theory.” It’s the belief that no matter what happens, you simply keep going. No space for tears, no room for emotions — just get on with it.She explores the impact this mentality has had on her own grief journey, the generational roots of emotional suppression, and the sil
Losing Hunter: A Mom's Journey Through Grief with Jamie Buccheri
n this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Jamie Buccheri—a devoted mum and entrepreneur—who bravely shares the story of her beautiful son Hunter, who passed away in a tragic accident at just six months old.Jamie opens up about the day her world changed forever, how she’s navigated the unimaginable grief of child loss, and what it’s been like trying to find herself again as both a mother and b
Healing Trauma Through the Body: Somatic Therapy with Anne Lepelaars
How does the body hold onto trauma, and how can we heal through it? In this powerful episode, Anne Lepelaars, a somatic mental health therapist with 15 years of experience, shares her unique approach to trauma healing. Having worked with traumatized individuals in Iraq and Afghanistan, Anne offers a perspective that goes beyond traditional psychology—focusing on how the body communicates emotions,
The Science of Healing: Dr. Ashleigh Moreland on Grief & Transformation
What if the key to healing grief was found in the way our brain and body connect? In this episode, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland, a neuroscientist specializing in transformation, shares how neuroscience, somatic work, and emotional intelligence come together to create real, lasting healing.We dive into:🧠 How the brain processes grief and trauma💫 The connection between the nervous system and emotional heal
Grief Therapist Karen Taylor on Transforming Grief into Growth
“Grief doesn’t come with a guidebook, but what if you had someone to help you navigate it?”In this episode, I sit down with Karen Taylor, a grief and loss coach, who shares her expertise on what it truly means to process grief, find healing, and rebuild life after loss. We discuss:🖤 What a grief coach does and how they support healing💬 Common struggles people face after losing a loved one🌿 Practic
Raising Kids Through Grief: Love, Loss & Healing
How do you hold space for your child’s grief when you’re still processing your own? In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of parenting while grieving and how to support children through loss.”As a mum, your instinct is to protect and comfort your kids, but when you’re grieving too, it can feel overwhelming. We discuss:💔 Helping children understand loss in an age-appropriate way🫂 Mana
Grieving My Mum While Becoming a Mum | Natalie Helman’s Story
How do you navigate pregnancy and birth while grieving the loss of your mum? In this deeply personal episode, Natalie Helman opens up about losing her mum to cancer and the emotional journey of stepping into motherhood without her by her side.”Natalie shares how she coped with grief during pregnancy, the challenges of preparing for birth without a mother’s guidance, and how she found healing throu
Losing My Brother in a BASE Jumping Accident: Jessica Nicholls’ Story
BASE jumping is an extreme sport filled with risk—but no one ever thinks tragedy will strike their family. Jessica Nicholls lost her brother, Josh, in a devastating BASE jumping accident, and in this episode, she opens up about the heartbreak, grief, and healing that followed.”Jessica shares the emotional impact of losing Josh, how she coped with the shock of his passing, and what it means to navi
Turning Grief Into Purpose: The Story Behind This Podcast
In this heartfelt solo episode, Lindsay Taylor shares the deeply personal story that led her to create this podcast. After navigating her own journey through grief, she felt called to build a space for open, honest conversations about loss, resilience, and hope.
Lindsay opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she’s learned, and her mission to create a community where people can find s
Lisa Jenkinson: Living Through Cancer and Loss
In this emotional episode, Lisa Jenkinson shares her incredible story of being misdiagnosed for over 10 years before finally learning she had cervical cancer. She talks about the devastating impact of delayed medical attention, the struggles of navigating a cancer diagnosis, and the heart-wrenching reality of being unable to have children.
Lisa’s journey is one of resilience, bravery, and advocacy
Losing a Parent: A Child’s Perspective on Grief
In this heartfelt episode, My daughter Evie-Bella Hayes shares her deeply personal story of navigating grief after the tragic loss of her dad in a fatal accident. Speaking from a child’s perspective, Evie-Bella opens up about how this life-altering event shaped her upbringing, the challenges she faced in processing such a profound loss at a young age, and the lessons she’s learned about love, resi
Holding Onto Hope: Amanda Ahipene’s Journey with Leilani
In this emotional episode, Amanda Ahipene shares the heart-wrenching story of her daughter Leilani, who was tragically placed in a coma following an accident on a friend’s farm.
Amanda opens up about the shock and pain of the incident, her unwavering hope for Leilani’s recovery, and the strength she’s found to navigate this challenging journey. She reflects on the importance of community support,
Sonya Leeding: The Blue Widow (Part 2)
In this deeply moving episode, Sonya Leeding shares her story of love, sacrifice, and unimaginable loss after losing her partner, a dedicated police officer, in a tragic shooting.
Sonya opens up about the heartbreak of losing someone in the line of duty and the strength it has taken to navigate life without him. She reflects on the challenges of grieving a hero while honoring his memory and the im
Sonya Leeding: The Blue Widow (PART 1)
In this deeply moving episode, Sonya Leading shares her story of love, sacrifice, and unimaginable loss after losing her partner, Damian, a dedicated police officer, in a tragic shooting.
Sonya opens up about the heartbreak of losing someone in the line of duty and the strength it has taken to navigate life without him. She reflects on the challenges of grieving a hero while honoring his memory an
Amy’s Story: Navigating Grief While Raising Three Young Kids
In this powerful episode, Amy Waterhouse opens up about the unimaginable loss of her partner in a tragic vehicle accident and the challenges of raising three young children on her own. Amy shares her journey through grief, resilience, and the strength she’s found in being both a mother and a pillar of support for her family.
This heartfelt conversation dives into the realities of navigating life a
Losing Lydia: A Mother’s Story of Love, Grief, and Healing with Caroline Conias
In this emotional episode, Caroline Conias opens up about the devastating loss of her infant daughter, Lydia, and how it shaped her journey through grief and healing. Caroline shares her heartfelt story, offering a raw and honest look at the pain of losing a child while finding ways to honor Lydia’s memory. This episode provides comfort, connection, and hope for parents navigating similar heartbre
From Grief to Purpose: Why I Started This Podcast
In this debut episode, I share my personal journey through grief and the inspiration behind starting this podcast. This space is for grieving moms navigating loss, offering comfort, connection, and hope. Join me as we explore stories of resilience and healing, reminding you that you’re never alone. Subscribe for more heartfelt episodes
