I Swear I Never

About this podcast

Have you ever found yourself in a situation you SWEAR, you never could have predicted? We're bringing you the extraordinary stories of everyday people - from the bizarre to the heartbreaking, we aren't holding back. Every week we have a different theme and each week we'll have a different story on that theme - come join us for the ride!

I Swear I Never

Episodes

Season 2
Rage: "I was sexually assaulted 30 years ago and nothing has changed"
We're bringing you a special extra episode this week because we think the time to tell this story is right now. Katrine Tully was assaulted as a university student and 30 years later, as she sees history repeating itself, she's had enough. She's angry. Please note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault. If today’s episode raised any concerns for you we have some service numbers that can help, call lifeline on 131114 or 1800 respect. SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 22, 2021
23 min
Introducing - Baby Steps
From Vogue Australia, hosted by Jesinta Franklin and Remy Rippon, introducing the new 8 part podcast called Baby Steps. Baby Steps is a no-nonsense pocket fertility guide for anyone trying to have a baby. Jes and Remy talk to the experts on everything from obstetrics, fertility, miscarriage, loss and explore everything from IVF to egg freezing. Search Baby Steps Vogue Australia wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 11, 2021
9 min
Control: "Living with OCD during the pandemic"
Jo Jukes only received her OCD diagnosis a couple of years ago, but after a lot of hard work, things were finally turning around. She learned how to work around her disorder and take control of her life once more, that is until a global pandemic hit. SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 20, 2020
24 min
Luck: "I went out to dinner and got caught up in an outbreak"
Amber was 33 weeks pregnant when she went out to dinner with her husband in Sydney. They thought that the biggest threat from Coronavirus had passed but they found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Amber was in for a different kind of birth than she had ever imagined. SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 13, 2020
30 min
Trauma: "Investigating murders nearly killed me"
Peter Seymour spent years working as a detective, investigating all manner of violent crimes and homicides. He also spent time in the Coroner's office. But eventually, the horrible things he'd witnessed caught up with him and left him broken. SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 6, 2020
30 min
Identity: "The day I discovered I never really had a daughter"
When Carolyn was pregnant, she was sure she was having a boy. When her child was born they told her it was a girl. Years later Carolyn would learn that her first instinct was right all along. SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Additional production by Tiffany Dimmack. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 29, 2020
24 min
Guilt: 'My son's mistake killed four people'
Peter and Melissa's son Jordan was a normal teenage boy until a poor decision made under the influence led to tragedy for multiple families. Melissa and Peter speak about how they deal with the guilt and push for change. SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young, and the episode's story was written and read by Riah Matthews. Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 22, 2020
24 min
Secrets: "A traumatic birth left me hiding a dark addiction"
Tina was your average busy working mum chasing the best things in life. Then a traumatic birth experience left her crippled with pain and turning to medication to help. Once she spiralled out of control she found help in the most unusual way. SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 15, 2020
28 min
Season 1
Rebuilding: “A car crash destroyed my body but brought me love”
Left paralysed by a motor vehicle accident, Chris never expected to find love with the one person sent to help him recover. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
December 10, 2019
25 min
Shame: "I went through an exorcism to change who I was"
Once a well-known pastor in a pentecostal church, Anthony hid a secret shame all his life - which led to drastic decisions. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
December 3, 2019
26 min
Transformation: “I lost half my body weight and my life fell apart”
Alyssa underwent dramatic gastric band surgery and lost over 50 kilos - but it was only the start of her problems. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
November 26, 2019
32 min
Fate: Another mother's tragedy saved my baby's life
When tragedy struck two separate families, they could never have known the way fate would intervene to save one of their babies. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
November 19, 2019
39 min
Stress: I lived 4 years with no memory
Cath thought it was just regular mum stress, until she woke up one morning unable to remember her family. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
November 12, 2019
25 min
Justice: To find our son's body we did a deal with the devil
Matthew Leveson was missing for 10 years, but his parents never stopped fighting to bring him home. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.au This podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. Additional recording by Abbey Lenton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
November 5, 2019
38 min
Unknown season
Coming soon: I Swear I Never Season 2
Get ready, because on November 16th we're back with more incredible stories from real life Aussies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 12, 2020
2 min

I Swear I Never

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I Swear I Never

Episodes

Rage: "I was sexually assaulted 30 years ago and nothing has changed"

Introducing - Baby Steps

Control: "Living with OCD during the pandemic"

Luck: "I went out to dinner and got caught up in an outbreak"

Trauma: "Investigating murders nearly killed me"

Identity: "The day I discovered I never really had a daughter"

Guilt: 'My son's mistake killed four people'

Secrets: "A traumatic birth left me hiding a dark addiction"

Rebuilding: “A car crash destroyed my body but brought me love”

Shame: "I went through an exorcism to change who I was"

Transformation: “I lost half my body weight and my life fell apart”

Fate: Another mother's tragedy saved my baby's life

Stress: I lived 4 years with no memory

Justice: To find our son's body we did a deal with the devil

Coming soon: I Swear I Never Season 2