Love, Canberra Podcast

Christina Lee's sister Gayoun motivates and drives Christina - from the biggest decisions she's made, to her day to day existence.Gayoun died when Christina was two years old. Here, Christina tells the story of what happened and why Gayoun has been so influential in her life.Show notesThe sound quality of the interview is not as good as usual - apologies!MusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don’t Mean a ThingInterstitial music -Blue Dot Sessions: Palms down, An opus in BbCryptic scenery: The glacial ageMr.ruiZ: A rush of blood to the heartOrigami Repetika: One Two 3 4Pictures of the Floating World: Death's HeadREW: EnceladusSergey Cheremisinov: To live, Young windSerge Quadrado: Lazy day, Light emotion,

Sue has always liked animals more than people. And horses the most of all animals.Her horses helped her get through a particularly tough time when she was working, studying, and living with her husband for a year after they'd separated. If you love horses, this is definitely the episode for you. And if you don't - well, this might just convert you.Show notesThank you to Sue, for having me out at her property to meet her horses. You can find photos of them here on the blog. And a huge thank you to Doug, her ex-husband, for introducing me to Sue!MusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don’t Mean a ThingInterstitial music -Blue Dot Sessions: Borough, Calisson, Ranch handSergey Cheremisinov: To LiveChad Crouch: Grove Melody (Instrumental)Kai Engel: Arctica, LesiciaTattooed Preacher: In the Dirt

Chery and Glen were in their 20s and in love. They thought they had their whole life ahead of them and that it would take the trajectory of any other ordinary life. But then illness struck, and it changed all their plans. Chery reflects on the hell of a ride they’ve been on. It’s been a bumpy road, but at least they’ve had each other.Show notesLove, Canberra is now an occasional podcast! This means episodes won’t be published on a regular schedule, but as stories come to me. Please stay subscribed to catch the next episode when it’s out, sometime in the not-too distant future.If you have a story you’d like to share, do get in touch: lovecanberrapodcast @ gmailMusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don’t Mean a ThingInterstitial music -Blue Dot Sessions: Plasticity, Building the sledMonplaisir: Be a good punk, CheckSoft and Furious: Superconnected sleepBroke for Free: Night owlAlpha Hydrae: Friends and applesStenifer: Le temps passe et ca va

Simon has been in three serious relationships. In all three, he suffered domestic abuse. Here, he reflects on what he went through, and talks about the book he wrote inspired by his experiences - for which he interviewed over 200 abusers.CW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of abuse. MusicIntro music is by ProleteR: April Showers Interstitial music -Blue Dot Sessions: Rodney SkopesKai Engel: Cobweb morning, Plague, Aspirato, MaréeSoft and Furious: Superconnected sleepHinterheim: SednosetercesPictures of the Floating World: Sometimes it shines

Matthew had been dating Sammy for about a year when she abruptly moved back to China. After some months, she admitted she was pregnant - with his child. Matthew has since been going through the visa process to have them live together in Australia as a family. Show notesHappy Father’s Day..! MusicIntro music is by ProleteR: April Showers Interstitial music -Stenifer: Eyeliner, AdiosBlue Dot Sessions: Building the sledJon Luc Hefferman: A storm at Eilean Mor, Upbeat

UnrulyNerdGirl is 44, Canadian, and a little boy bear. She’s also a domestic service submissive. These identities have, understandably, made dating and relationships rather difficult. Here, UNG helps to demystify age play, and she gives us a peek into her play closet.Show notesWe’re back for 2019! Thanks for your patience, everyone :)Inside UnrulyNerdGirl's play closet: some photos.Here’s some recommended reading by UNG: Coming to Power and Coming to Power: The Second Coming by SAMOIS, SM101 by Jay Wiseman, Screw the Roses, Send me the Thorns by Philip Miller and Molly Devon, The Loving Dominant by John Warren, and To Love, To Obey, To Serve by V.M. Johnson.MusicIntro music is by ProleteR: April Showers Interstitial music -Eddy: All the way upBlue Dot Sessions: The poplar grove, Slimheart, Temporal slipPodington Bear: Sunset stroll into the wood, 60s quiz showCircus Marcus: The fifth lifeMonplasir: Jump ! Oh Hi MarkKai Engel: Holiday giftChad Crouch: Nocturnal

It would not be an overstatement to call the story of Gaby and Kon’s relationship an epic. Theirs is a tale of young love, family conflict, a separation and reunion - and more besides. Cultural difference and similarity are the constants in their story, which they tell here.Show notes:+ This is the last episode for the year! Apologies for the late delivery. Take a look here to see why it took so long!+ This episode, as with all episodes, was written, edited, produced by me, Evana Ho. A big thanks goes to my friend Kimmo (KV Productions) for some last minute noise reduction assistance!Music:Intro music is by ProleteR: April Showers Interstitial music -+ Björn Skogsberg: Opa Opa 1, Opa Opa 2+ Cacti: Time To Wake Up (Instrumental Version)+ airtone: nightRain+ Podington Bear: Blue Blanket+ Lee Rosevere: Memories+ Stefan Netsman: Quentino 5 STEMS INSTRUMENTS + Kevin Macleod: Fresh Air+ Jonatan Järpehag: Taste Of Coffee+ Håkan Eriksson: Dust Bowl 2+ Teddy Bergström: Small Moments 1+ Emily Rubye: He Made It+ Martin

Join me for the auspicious occasion of Ken and Katy's wedding. Stay for the reception and after-party. I meet my friend Ken's parents and truly lovely new partner in life. I talk to his friends about their relationships and views on marriage. Finally, I hear from Ken on life as a newlywed. Show notes:+ A HUGE thank you to Ken and Katy for letting me record at their wedding for this episode <3+ A big apology for the lateness of this! Music:Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don't Mean a ThingInterstitial music -+ Mendelssohn: Wedding March+ Bladverk Band: Alma, To Stella

One day, while browsing Craigslist's 'Personals' section, I came across a post titled 'Ugly female seeking handsome male'. I contacted the author, and this is her story.Show notes:+ Olivia's 'Ugly female seeking handsome male' post on Craigslist, plus the last one of hers I saw.+RIP Craigslist's 'Personals' section. We'll miss you. Read Vox's piece on the FOSTA-SESTA, which explains why it closed.+ Blog post accompanying this episode, All the Time in the World.+ See you in six weeks!Music:Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don't Mean a ThingInterstitial music -+ Stefan Netsman: Sun Records 5+ Johan Hynynen: Speak Low, Walking South+ Gunnar Johnsén: Empty Streets, Soft Mood 1+ Gavin Luke: Immersion+ Kevin Macleod: Fresh Air+ Blue Dot Sessions: In Paler Skies, Fifteen Street+ Podington Bear: Blue Blanket, All the Ways+ Push N' Glide: Candy Floss STEMS DRUMS, U Cray+ Monplaisir - IF+ Sven Karlsson: Billyrocka 2 STEMS INSTRUMENTS+ Johan Hynynen: Two More

Nipuni Wijewickrema is a person who invites strong (positive) adjectives. She is high energy, constantly on the go, and street smart, with an almost unwavering optimism. The young social entrepreneur rose to local celebrity-dom through GG's Flowers, the florist she co-founded with her stepmother when she was just 20 years old. It's premise: to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with special needs, starting with her sister Gayana, who has Down syndrome.Show notes:+ GG's Flowers: www.ggsflowers.com.au+ Nip is now 25 years old! We spoke late last year.+ Following on from the above, we each got a little confused at times when it came to years and numbers :)Music:Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don't Mean a ThingInterstitial music -+ Monplaisir: AND, Jump ! Oh Hi Mark+ Jon Luc Hefferman: Discovery, Curious+ Lee Rosevere: Sad Marimba Planet, More On That Later, 4th Ave Walkup+ Kai Engel: Scenery+ Marisa Anderson: Amazing Grace

Paul and Louise married on Halloween in 2009. Three years later, Louise packed up her bags and left the family home. Paul reflects on their relationship, their separation, and jointly parenting their twin boys, who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.Show notes:Mother! - my blog post accompanying this episode.Music:Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don't Mean a ThingBlue Dot Sessions: HeliotropeJon Luc Hefferman: DiscoveryPodington Bear: Peas Corps, Floating in Space, Box canyonLee Rosevere: Memories, Looking backKevin Macleod: ImmersedKai Engel: Harbor, Cold War EchoGlaciære: IslandMyuu: Tender remainsAirtone: Departures

The mind of a teenager can seem at times wholly unknowable and yet - we've all been there, haven't we? Lachie and I discuss photography, he and his peers' process of finding themselves, and his most important relationships.Show notes:A big thanks to Robert at PhotoAccess for putting me in touch with Lachie. The PhotoAccess exhibition, 'Muse', which Lachie exhibited Dad, 2017 in: bit.ly/2HRktozTime - my blog post accompanying this episode.Music:Intro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don't Mean a ThingMSFX: Merrow loopableReno Project: Little cookiePodington Bear: Pretty melody, Dust in sunlightKevin Macleod: There is romance

In Kaleen, a group of friends have been meeting every weekend for the past 30 years. Their commonality: they're Vietnamese refugees who immigrated to Australia in the wake of the Vietnam War. In this episode, I spend time with the remaining two couples of the group. We eat, walk, laugh, and share stories about the past and present.Show notesMigration story - my blog post accompanying this episode.MusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: April Showers and Don't Mean a Thing.Blue Dot Sessions: Fifteen street, In paler skies, Temporal slip, HeliotropeJamie Evans: Opening doorsLee Rosevere: 10 4th avenue walkup, As I was saying, Dream colours, Expectations, Sad marimba planet, More on that later, I thought of pills MSFX: Sad kingdom loopableJon Luc Hefferman: Curious, DeparturesKai Engel: Passages, Cold war echo, Scenery, Airtone: Departures, Night rainPodington Bear: Aim is trueKevin Macleod: Danse Morialta

Forty years ago, Steve's father didn't show up to take Sylvia to her own wedding.Forty years later, Sylvia and Steve are still married.Show notesThis is the last episode for 2017. If you'd like to chat, feel free to drop me a line during my break: lovecanberrapodcast@gmail.comMusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing".ENORMOUS thanks to Podington Bear, who supplied the interstitial music: Fingernail grit, Back stairs, Dreamliner, Pretty melody, Curious process, Ice cream sandwich, Floating in space, Lucky stars, Sonstiges, Tra-la-la, Old skin, Ideas, Hearts aflutter, Ever.

Andrew always wanted to have children. And now he has James. The one catch: James belongs to his mothers, Natasha and Katrina.Here, Andrew talks about how life hasn't quite gone as planned, and the joys of his relationship with James.Show notesSome parts of the episode will sound a bit strange. At the request of Andrew after we recorded our conversation, I replaced the names of some of the people referenced. MusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing".With humble thanks to Podington Bear, who supplied the interstitial music, along with Will Bangs. Delphi, By grace, Floating in space, Lazy river, Gathering, Back stairs, Dust in sunlight, Falling falling, Dulcet - Podington Bear. We hear things so differently - Will Bangs.

Korske Ara is one righteous dude. He believes in having a good time, doing good deeds, and spreading the good word about Jesus.After six years travelling around Australia in his old Nissan Patrol, he's back in Canberra. He's working to take World Photo Day - which he founded - to the next level.Here we talk about his adventures in becoming true blue, World Photo Day, his faith, and his views on sex before marriage. Show notesWorld Photo Day is on 19 August! Visit the website.Korske's website and YouTube channel.Korske's "I can't believe this is work" video.His blog post "A Single Christian Guy Traveling: Girls".His blog post "Why asking for help was the hardest thing I’ve had to do".Canberra Times article "World Photo Day started in Canberra and last year reached 500 million people".MusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing".My continued gratitude for Podington Bear, who supplied the interstitial music, along with Will Bangs. Old skin, Tra la la, Du

What happens after dark at Canberra's largest adult store? Who might you find at such a place?I shadowed Adam & Eve employee Chandra for the last three and a half hours of her shift one Sunday night to find out. I learn not only answers to these questions, but about the change that is happening across the adult toy industry more broadly.With thanks also to fellow A&E employee Kat, who appears in this episode.Show notesAdam & Eve in Fyshwick, ACTThe Womaniser vibratorLelo vibratorsMusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing".My steadfast love for Podington Bear, who supplied the interstitial music: Dust in sunlight, Floating in space.

He has laughed and made others laugh. Been in dark places. Loved, and lost. Always look on the bright side: that's what comedy has made Ross do.Show notesWords by RossMusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing".My everlasting gratitude to Podington Bear and Kevin MacLeod, whose music I used for this episode: Melodramatic band, Massive, Ice climb, Chimera, Clean soul (Kevin MacLeod), Curious process, Dowl, All the ways, Horizon event, Djangle, Afterglow, Ever.

George is a regular 27 year old guy in all but one respect. For almost ten years, he was, as the Japanese call it, a Hikikomori.He didn't go to school. He didn't interact with people outside of his home. He stayed in his room and played video games.This is George today.Show notesArticle: Hikikomori: The Postmodern Hermits of JapanCanberra subredditMusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing".My eternal thanks to Podington Bear and Kevin MacLeod, who were the masters behind this episode's interstitial music: (Podington) Frosted Glass, Falling falling, All the ways, Dowl, Hearts aflutter, Afterglow, By grace, All hot lights, Dreamliner; (Kevin) Clean soul, Carefree, Inner light.

Maria and Simon want you to know that love at first sight exists. They know, because it happened to them.Show notesPhotos of Maria and Simon on the Love, Canberra blog.Photos from their 2002 wedding and their vows on Simon's website.Correction: in the intro, I accidentally said that Maria and Simon met in 1988. They actually met in 1998.MusicIntro and outro music is by ProleteR: "April Showers" and "Don't Mean a Thing".My deepest thanks to Podington Bear, who created this episode's interstitial music: Frosted glass, Light touch, Chimera, Stuck dream, Old skin, Lime beat, Falling falling, All the ways, Pineapple, Djangle, Curious process, Program reverie, Got spark, Ever, Floating in space, Afterglow, Dreamliner, 60s quiz show, Saunter, Dowl, Just watching.