Unpacked; When life happens

Hosted by Lisa Bondarenko, Unpacked is a therapy-informed podcast exploring the human experience through raw, meaningful and deeply honest conversations. Through a mix of solo episodes and conversations with experts and everyday people, Lisa unpacks the beautiful, the brutal, and everything in between. Stories behind the survival. Conversations beneath the coping. Moments that shape who we become. Blending professional insight, lived experience, and vulnerability, Unpacked creates a space where people feel seen and understood because when life happens, we often need somewhere safe to land.

Unpacked; When life happens is a health podcast hosted by Lisa Bondarenko, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lisa Bondarenko hosts Unpacked; When life happens, a health show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Grier Neilson: Unpacked - Out of frame after 50

  Jul 31, 202647 minS1

  Grier Neilson: Unpacked - Out of frame after 50In this episode, I sit down with Grier , the founder of FLOCK50 , a movement dedicated to photographing women over 50 after discovering a confronting truth: women in this stage of life are among the most unphotographed people in the world . What began as a photography project quickly became something much bigger — a powerful reminder that visibility matters, and that women do not become less worthy of being seen as they age. Together, we unpack the emotional impact of disappearing from family photos, the stories women carry about aging, body image and confidence, and why so many of us end up behind the camera instead of in front of it. This is a conversation about reclaiming your presence, owning your story, embracing the wisdom that comes with age, and most importantly… getting your sass back on . If you’ve ever looked through your camera roll and realized you’re missing from your own life, this episode is for you.

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  Episode #16

  Emily Harrison: Kids, Devices & The Adults Holding Them

  Jun 8, 202649 minS1

  In this honest and refreshingly non-judgmental conversation, I sit down with Emily from Wait Mate to unpack one of the biggest parenting challenges of our time: kids, screens and addiction. This isn't a political debate or a conversation about blame. It's a real discussion for parents who are in the trenches, trying to navigate technology in a world where screens are everywhere. Together, we explore what screen addiction can look like in children, why so many parents feel overwhelmed, and why it's never too late to make meaningful changes. We also turn the lens back on ourselves, examining the relationship adults have with their own devices and the behaviours our children are watching every day. Whether you're worried you've already missed the boat, feeling stuck in power struggles around devices, or simply looking for a more balanced perspective, this episode offers compassion, practical insights and hope. Because perhaps the conversation isn't just about our kids' addiction to screens—it's about all of us."Until next time, stay curious, stay connected, and keep unpacking." Like and subscribe for more episodes

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  Episode #15

  Cassie Day: Caring — What It Takes, What It Gives

  May 16, 202653 minS1

  <p>Cassie Day - Caring — What It Takes, What It GivesThere are some people who don’t just survive hardseasons — they build something meaningful from them.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Cassie Day — mum, advocate, and original founder of The Carers Place.</p><p>After years walking the corridors of hospitals, specialists and endless appointments fighting for her son’s health, Cassie knows the reality of parenting through uncertainty, exhaustion and resilience.</p><p>As a single mumnavigating some of life’s toughest moments, she turned lived experience into purpose — creating a safe place for families caring for chi...

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  Episode #14

  Samuel Powell-Pepper: Beyond the Guernsey: Unfiltered

  Apr 25, 202629 minS1

  <p>Samuel Powell - Pepper - Beyond the Guernsey: Unfiltered</p><p><br /></p><p>Known across the AFL for his strength, athleticism and fierce presence on the field, Samuel Powell-Pepper has earned respect through both talent and character. But this conversation goes far beyond football. It’s about the man behind the athlete — the father, the husband, and the human navigating life, identity and purpose beyond the game.</p><p><br /></p><p>Together, we unpack what the past two years of injury have meant mentally and emotionally, how he has stayed grounded through setbacks, and the dreams he stil...

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  Episode #13

  Michelle Mc Cranor - Her name is Celeste

  Mar 24, 202645 minS1

  <p>Every day in Australia, six families leave hospital without their baby.</p><p>For Michelle, that day was August 9, 2001. After a long labour, her daughter Celeste was born perfect, but not alive—turning motherhood into grief in an instant. With around 2,000 stillbirths each year, many preventable, this episode explores the conversations we avoid and the awareness that could save lives.</p><p>Driven to create change, Michelle ran nearly 1,000km from Seacliff to Warrnambool in 2024, raising over $100,000 for Stillbirth Foundation Australia and giving voice to families who often go unheard.</p><p>This is a powerful story of one wo...

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