Coming out ain’t easy. In Full Disclosure, some very brave, very brilliant, very famous and very queer Kiwis share their coming out journeys and struggles with Karen O’Leary. They divulge all sorts of personal insights - from the deep to the dark to the downright funny. When did they first know they were queer? Who did they tell first and why? How did their whānau and friends take their news? You’ll have to listen to find out! Host: Karen O'Leary; Creator and producer: Kate Langdon; Associat ...
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The Brian D. O'Leary Show brings you "serious content amidst an unserious culture." This feed also includes all @BrianDOLeary content. The O'Leary Review Podcast — a "chat show" with guests from the world of business, sports, politics, and more who enjoy "Conversations That Matter," with host Brian O'Leary. This podcast network began with Sportlanders the Podcast, a show exploring the week in sports primarily from a Portland perspective. O'Leary and guests break down the week that was in spo ...
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Expected to die, today he’s inspiring others to truly live. World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O’Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.
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Welcome to Daniela O'Leary, where amazing things happen.
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Painting rainbows not crossings with Chlöe Swarbrick
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Chlöe Swarbrick opens up about her mental health challenges, going from precocious and annoying kid to co-Leader of the Green Party, and being a proud lover of public transport.Av Stuff Audio
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A Mother's Prayer (Monday Moment ep. 719)
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Though we live in the midst of anxiety and hardship, a simple blessing from my mom, Susan O'Leary, on my wedding day reminds us that moving forward with confidence and defiant hope will free us from burdens. I was a nervous 26-year-old, wearing an ill-fitting tuxedo, already feeling insecure with all the attention. Having never told most people any…
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They hate you for believing in real things. Who's team are you on?
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Website re-launch: https://briandoleary.com Los Gatos Review (quarterly magazine): https://losgatosreview.com The O'Leary Letter: http://OLearyLetter.com O'Leary's Laws O'Leary's First Law: Nice is not a virtue. O'Leary's Second Law: You can't cast yourself out of a tangle. O'Leary's Third Law: While apologies are often necessary or appropriate, ne…
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How Socks are Changing the World: John and Mark X. Cronin (ep. 718)
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In 2018, John Cronin was a 22-year-old entrepreneur with Down syndrome who had a dream to create something life-changing, purposeful and filled with joy. Together with his father Mark, they turned that dream into the world’s largest sock store – John’s Crazy Socks. And yet, John’s Crazy Socks is more than just a business. It’s a mission-driven move…
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Paying gay dividends with Dean Anderson
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Investment innovator and CEO of Kernel Dean Anderson opens up about coming out to his parents, being a gay man in the corporate world, making positive change by simply being yourself, plus he skills Karen in financial tech.Av Stuff Audio
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Finding the Right Words (Monday Moment ep. 717)
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Last weekend, I attended the funeral of a dear family friend. Her life was an example of living joyfully, loving family passionately and serving others unfailingly. As emotional as the service, music and eulogy were, it was a tender moment between two of her grandchildren that brought me to tears. Let me explain.…
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Surviving Addiction: Nic Sheff (ep. 716)
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Nic Sheff is the bestselling author behind Tweak, and he is the subject of his father’s memoir Beautiful Boy, which was adapted into an award-winning film in 2018. After taking his first drink at just 11 years old, Nic spiraled into addictions to hard drugs and entered his first rehab at 19. And yet, Nic’s story isn’t just about addiction—it’s abou…
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Keeping life twinky with James Mustapic
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Comedian James Mustapic reminisces about growing up in Dunedin without any gay role models in his life, the moment he first acted on his feelings, and loving life as a freshly-buffed and single gay man.Av Stuff Audio
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Hope in the Midst of Storms (Monday Moment ep. 715)
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Amidst continuous tragedies globally and complexities of life individually, we often need a reminder that there is reason for hope. Several years ago, I needed that reminder, too. And perhaps surprisingly, I received it from someone who needed it even more than I did. Let me explain.
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Andrew Oberle: Surviving Chimp Attack and Thriving with Renewed Purpose (ep. 714)
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In 2012, Andrew Oberle’s life changed in an instant when a chimpanzee attack left him fighting for survival. But that’s just the beginning of his story. Today, Andrew opens up about the passion that led him to study chimpanzees, the brutal attack that nearly took his life, and the long road to recovery—one that required over 28 surgeries and a worl…
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Scoring pride goals with Meikayla Moore
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Football Fern Meikayla Moore chats about the Paris Olympics, what it was like coming out at high school, and how playing for the Football Ferns has helped her to feel accepted and comfortable with her sexuality.Av Stuff Audio
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Choosing Forgiveness and Love (Monday Moment ep. 713)
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“Of course I will, Dad.” These were the last words Dave Gibbons ever shared with his father. Given their past, the fact he spoke them at all was surprising. But even more extraordinary was what he was agreeing to do. Let me explain.Av John O'Leary
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Dave Gibbons: Cultivating an Unoffendable Heart (ep. 710)
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Dave Gibbons is a leader, speaker and author of the recent memoir The Shape of My Eyes. Born to an American soldier and a Korean mother in the wake of the Korean War, Dave has spent his life struggling to blend his Korean roots and his very American upbringing. Today, Dave shares discovering his father’s betrayal, his path to overcoming that pain a…
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My big Hindu Christian wedding with Arrun Soma
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Former TVNZ journalist and media strategist Arrun Soma opens up about navigating being gay and Indian, starting a family with his husband, and the importance of holding firm to who you are.Av Stuff Audio
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Conducting a Symphony of Joy (Monday Moment ep. 711)
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In our busy lives, we often overlook the gifts we possess, assuming they’re too ordinary to share. Many times, however, these gifts are the very essence of what we’re meant to give to the world. For me, it was in embracing my story that my life felt transformed and my purpose revealed. For Maria A. Ellis, it was her passion for music that not only …
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Dr. Edith Eger: Holocaust Survivor and Author of The Ballerina of Auschwitz (ep. 710)
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At almost 97 years old, Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor, renowned psychologist, and author of the bestselling and award-winning memoir The Choice. In 1944 as a Jewish teenager living in Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, Edith was sent to Auschwitz where she endured the most unimaginable hardships. And yet, rather than being defined by the trauma…
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Choosing love not hate with bi singer Ny Oh
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LA-based Kiwi singer and musician Ny Oh talks about what it was like touring with Harry Styles band and opening for him at his Auckland show and why we all need to choose love over hate.Av Stuff Audio
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Cooking up a gay storm with Peter Gordon
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World-renowned chef Peter Gordon shares his experiences growing up in small-town Whanganui, being badly burnt at age seven, and what it was like navigating coming out to his whānau. He also discusses what he served for Theresa May and Jacinda Ardern when he was invited to cook at 10 Downing Street.Av Stuff Audio
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It's Only Coffee... and Tomato Juice (Monday Moment ep. 709)
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Does it seem like people are quick to anger these days? For many, it’s as if they go around seeking reasons to be disappointed, upset or infuriated. What happens, though, when an individual who has every right to be upset chooses instead to respond with grace? Years ago on an early morning Southwest Airlines flight I had such an experience. Let me …
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April Simpkins: Mental Health Advocate and Mother to Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst (ep. 708)
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As a seasoned Human Resources expert with more than 30 years of experience, April Simpkins is a powerhouse in the realm of mental health advocacy. With relentless determination, she has tirelessly championed the cause and became an even more visible advocate following the passing of her beloved daughter Cheslie Kryst (Miss USA 2019) who battled dep…
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Karen O'Leary is back with a brand new series of Full Disclosure from September 24, 2024!Av Stuff Audio
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This is No Dress Rehearsal (Monday Moment ep. 707)
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In June of 2021, I flew to Los Angeles and interviewed a Hollywood director. No sound was recorded, no video was captured, no notes were taken. But what he shared, the way he shared it, and what happened because of it positively changed my life. Let me explain.Av John O'Leary
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Sean McNamara: Director of On Fire the Film, Reagan, Soul Surfer and more (ep. 706)
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Director Sean McNamara is the force behind such films as Spare Parts, The Miracle Season, Soul Surfer, and the recently released Reagan. His creative prowess, directorial skills, and even more so, his humble nature, have gained him a reputation in the industry as “an actor’s director.” Six and a half years ago, Sean read the script for a film calle…
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The Greatest Speech I've Ever Heard (Monday Moment ep. 705)
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A wonderful perk of my business is getting to share the stage with some of the most remarkable, eloquent, and impactful speakers alive. To grow in this career, I’ve studied many of the greatest orators ever born. And yet, the greatest speech I ever witnessed wasn’t on some big stage, delivered by someone famous, wearing some fancy suit. No, it was …
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Kristen Faulkner: Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist (ep. 704)
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Kristen Faulkner is the American cyclist that shocked the world when she won a gold medal in the women’s road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics — an event she wasn’t even supposed to compete in. In a field of veteran riders, Kristen became the first American woman in 40 years to earn Team USA a gold medal in that sport. Today, Kristen shares how she …
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What Do I Do Now? (Monday Moment ep. 703)
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With the opening ceremony of the Olympics occurring on July 26th and the Paralympics concluding September 8th, we’ve been treated to more than a month of remarkable stories and incredible competitions. While our family may have missed some of the events, there was one my daughter Grace insisted we watch: Gymnastics. And as remarkable as their athle…
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