Derrick McManus, a former South Australian police officer, shares his story of resilience and survival. After joining the police force, he eventually joined the special task and rescue group (also known as STAR). Derrick became a sniper, a diver, and trained with the SAS in counter-terrorism. He served with STAR for 11 years out of his 42-year police career. He shares his experience of being shot 14 times during a mission. He describes the events leading up to the shooting and the injuries he sustained. Despite being shot multiple times, McManus remained calm and focused on controlling panic and shock. After three hours, backup arrived and he was rescued.

Julia Pearce shares her personal journey of raising her son Dallin who had multiple disabilities. Sudden onset of his seizures, Dallin showed resilience and determination, relearning skills after each seizure. The cause of his seizures remains unknown, but Julia and her family continued to support him and celebrate his audacity to keep going. He lived his life to the fullest and inspired others with his strength and positivity until his untimely passing a month before his 22nd birthday. Original Video version of this podcast can be found at https://youtube.com/@butlersbabble

Christine Levesque shares her journey from a troubled childhood to becoming an advocate for autism awareness and support. Christine faced challenges in school due to language barriers. As a teenager, she experienced homelessness and couch-surfed to survive. Despite these hardships, Christine was determined to finish high school and pursue a better life. She eventually moved to Niagara Falls, where she faced a life-altering bus accident that left her bedridden and struggling with mental health issues. Christine's life took another turn when her son was diagnosed with severe autism, leading her to become an advocate for autism services and support. She overcame her own struggles with postpartum depression and isolation to fight for her son's rights and the rights of other families affected by autism.