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My Story: ‘I am the lucky one’

Dr Michael Wong was about to start work as a neurosurgeon one morning when an unprovoked knife attack left him clinging to life. Four years later, he has forgiven his attacker, adjusted his priorities and is agitating for reform.

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Caring For Carers

Having a daughter with a serious medical condition inspired Lisa Marie to find a way to nurture the health and wellbeing of those who spend their days tirelessly looking after others.

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Holding On To Hope

Seventeen years ago, Mike Rolls’ world was suddenly turned upside down. He hopes his journey back from dark days may inspire others to ditch their ‘dead weight’.

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This refugee is running to be Somalia’s first female president

Is this incredible woman the future of Somalia?

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MiNDFOOD Radio: Michael McHugh on celebrating 8 years of MiNDFOOD

Editor-in-chief Michael McHugh talks to MiNDFOOD Radio about what to expect from our special 8th birthday edition.

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Step Into Sport Management For Success

Mike Chu’s decision to take a course in sport management has seen him work for one of New Zealand’s most respected sport organisations for more than 10 years.

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Voice Of The East

A survivor of multiple breast cancers, Saudi native Dr Samia al-Amoudi proves that speaking out does save lives.

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The changing face of Afghanistan education for women

This woman is breaking boundaries by building the first ever women’s college in Afghanistan.

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5 Minutes with: Natalie Imbruglia

We sat down with multi-talented songstress – Natalie Imbruglia, to discuss her latest album and her passion for altruistic ventures.

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MiNDFOOD Radio: Josh Emett

New Zealand native – Josh Emett – talks to MiNDFOOD about his new role as culinary ambassador for Nespresso, the new season of Masterchef and what celebrity chefs cook for sunday dinner.

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Architect designs sleeping pods for London’s homeless

The architect who is changing the way homelessness is rectified in urban areas.

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Can our search engine habits change the world?

This search engine helps plant a tree in Africa every time you search.

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Autistic man created app to help other people understand anxiety attacks

No one knew how to help him during a panic attack, so he invented an app that would explain everything.

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The tree that bears forty different fruits

A professor from Syracuse University in New York created a tree that produces forty different fruits.

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Australian teacher wins big on ‘Millionaire Hot Seat’

This remarkable woman walked away from Millionaire Hot Seat with $20,000 which meant her entire school walked home in new shoes.

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Happiness in a rose

The woman who made it her mission to bring a smile to hospice care patients, one flower at a time.

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This young woman is making sure everyone has access to water

How one person’s unique idea is giving people access to water again

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Suffering from anxiety? Eating fermented foods may help

Gut health is increasingly shown to be integral to overall mental, nutritional and general health. Can food change the way we treat anxiety?

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Who’s Sounding Off Now

Zoe Saldana talks to us about female roles in Hollywood, bridging the pay gap and shutting down sexism for good.

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Tilda Swinton built a school

An education in life

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Yoga enthusiast and fat femme teaches women to love their bodies

A US woman is inspiring women to love their bodies through yoga.

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Blyth Danner: New Beginnings

Actress Blyth Danner talks about life after loss and learning from your family.

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This smart label is sending over 2000 girls to school

One fashion label with an eye for altruistic style is changing the lives of thousands of girls in developing countries.

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The Learning Connexion: Changing lives

A new generation of learners is forgoing the life of a student on campus, as they break through traditional education barriers and go the route of distance learning.

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