How I Survived Podcast

Allena Hansen was working on her property with her faithful dogs when disaster struck.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harriet Davis, 12, was enjoying a nice day out on the river when her life changed forever.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Michael Wong was at work when his shift turned to terror.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Pepita Nicholls asked her husband of 18 years, Robert Ridgeway, for a divorce, he hatched a dark plan to get revenge. Interviewed by Riah Matthews/ host Beth Young/ producer Denis Duggan  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Victorian grandpa Bill Singleton was working in the bush when horror struck.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Leisa Bennett couldn't be there for her three-year-old granddaughter Aurora, Max the dog stepped in.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each fortnight, How I Survived brings you the shocking and unbelievable true story of a person who has survived against the odds, told in their own words. Hosted by Beth Young, these stories are terrifying, inspiring and ultimately prove the power of the human will to live.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'I wasn't just gonna take a bullet to the back of the head.’When Nigel Brennan and his colleague Amanda Lindhout were kidnapped by Somalian rebels, it was the beginning of a living nightmare. Interviewed by Riah Matthews/ host Beth Young/ producer Denis Duggan  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Shannon Bennett and her 13-year-old daughter Trinity a day out ended in disaster.  Interviewer and host: Beth Young/Producer: Denis Duggan  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On an everyday Monday morning, Louisa Hope found herself at the centre of a deadly terrorist attack.  Interviewed by Riah Matthews/ host Beth Young/ producer Denis Duggan    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michelle Dowsett, 42, worked as a school teacher but lived on a farm with her husband, Bob, and two young kids, Josh, 2, and Liv, 18 months, so it wasn’t unusual for her to lend a helping hand when it came to yard work.Bob and her uncle, Craig, were having some trouble with one of the farm machines, so Michelle lent a hand. Eventually they fixed the problem and were just about done, which is when disaster struck.‘I felt a tug on my hair,’ Michelle told that’s life!‘My ponytail had snagged on a spinning bolt connected to the motor, and the top of my head had been clean pulled off.’Michelle shares her incredible story of survival on this episode...CreditsInterviewer and host: Beth Young Producer: Denis Duggan   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachele Godsall was kidnapped and had her throat slashed by the man she'd loved for nine years. 'He just looked at me and he didn't say anything, and he just cut my throat.' Now, she tells her shocking story in her own words on our podcast 'How I Survived'.If you need help, please call 1800 RESPECT or visit https://www.1800respect.org.au/ CreditsInterviewer and host: Beth YoungProducer: Denis Duggan  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For 37 years, Rhonda Stapley hid a terrifying secret...At age 21, Rhonda was offered a ride by Bundy in his signature tan Volkswagon, where he later assaulted her. Bundy attempted to choke Rhonda to death and raped her. Amazingly, she escaped his clutches by plunging into a fast-moving river, which carried her to safety. She joins Beth to share her incredible story...CreditsHost: Beth YoungInterviewer: Stacey HicksProducer: Denis Duggan  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a quiet night in at home in Newcastle, James Myers went to bed - he had no idea, but his worst nightmare was about to begin. Two hours later, a masked intruder burst into his bedroom wielding a gun and started shooting. James was shot in the face five times, but somehow he survived. James still has one bullet under his tongue and another in his skull, just above his brain and he joins Beth Young to share his incredible story...Credits Interviewer and host: Beth Young/Producer: Denis Duggan  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each week, How I Survived brings you the shocking and unbelievable true-story of a person who’s survived against the odds, told in their own words. Hosted by Beth Young, these stories are terrifying, inspiring and ultimately prove the power of the human will to live.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.