What happens when the very systems meant to protect victims become part of the harm?

In this eye-opening episode, author and former psychologist Angharad Candlin joins host Justine Martin to reveal the shocking failures in domestic violence support — including a moment that will leave you speechless: a counselor asking a victim, “How do you provoke him?”

This episode is more than a conversation — it's a call to action.
To listen. To believe. To change the system.

🟣 Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes of domestic abuse, victim-blaming, and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.

Get to know Angharad Candlin:

Angharad is a woman on a mission; to build an anti-fragile, compassionate world, one person at a time.

Angharad was born in the USA, grew up in the UK and chose to migrate to Australia as a young adult. She frequently says she is American by birth, Welsh by heritage and Australian by choice. She was the second of four children until her sister’s untimely death from Malignant Melanoma when Angharad was aged 20.

Angharad was in the middle of her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and Business Studies when her sister died. Finishing her Honours Degree and simultaneously a Graduate Certificate in Marketing in the midst of her loss and grief are amongst her greatest achievements.

Angharad started her career as a Marketing Executive with Newsweek International before migrating to Australia to join her family on Christmas Eve 1990. Angharad had a sliding doors moment when she was turned down from her application to be a Marketing Executive for a major airline but accepted the role as a Direct Care Counsellor with a large Non-Government Agency in Sydney. Her fate was sealed and she went on to gain her Masters Degree and her registration as a Psychologist. Angharad became a Board Authorised Supervisor and Adjunct Fellow with Macquarie University and after working at the pointy end of the Community Services Sector for over 30 years she medically retired in 2023.

Angharad grew up in a family familiar with disability; her mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when Angharad was a young teenager and her sister has Irlen Syndrome (a visual processing disorder similar to Dyslexia). Angharad went on to develop her own MS symptoms as well as Psoriatic Arthritis when she was in her late teens. Due to poor medical practices; despite receiving a preliminary diagnosis of MS when she was in her early 20s, it would take another 35 years for her to be conclusively diagnosed with the same incurable and degenerative disease as her mother. It took 18 years for the Psoriatic Arthritis to be diagnosed and along the way she received a diagnosis of Endometriosis and Infertility.

Connect with Angharad Candlin on the following channels:
Website: https://www.angharadcandlin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angharadcandlinofficial
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angharad-candlin-056222171/

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Troy was told he'd never work again, never ride again, and never lift more than two kilos. Then, his brother died. Still part of an Outlaw Motorcycle Club, Troy hit rock bottom but what came next will inspire you.

In this heartfelt conversation, Justine Martin explores Troy’s resilience journey: how a psychologist, a pair of socks, and an unlikely support system helped him face his demons, find purpose, and rewrite his future.

Get to know Troy Koerntjes:

Troy is a passionate mental health advocate and community leader from Geelong. He's the powerhouse behind Mental Health Militia, a grassroots movement breaking down stigma and sparking real, raw conversations about mental health. Troy is also the driving force behind Complete Health Geelong, where he champions holistic wellbeing combining physical, emotional, and psychological support to help people thrive.

Through lived experience, fierce advocacy, and a no-nonsense approach, he is helping others feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether he's speaking at schools, working one-on-one with clients, or creating safe spaces for blokes to open up, Troy leads with heart and authenticity. He's here to remind us that vulnerability is strength, and that community is key.

Connect with Troy Koerntjes on the following channels:
Website: https://completehealthgeelong.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Troy-Koerntjes-100090689070404/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykoerntjes/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-koerntjes

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JUSTINE MARTIN
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Phone: +61403564942

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Get to know Tory Trewhitt:

Tory Trewhitt is a highly respected Executive Health Coach, Exercise Physiologist, and Motivational Speaker, with a career spanning both Australia and the UK. Having worked at the Australian Institute of Sport and the Victorian Institute of Sport, Tory has trained a diverse range of individuals—from elite athletes to corporate professionals, from the abled to the disabled, from blue-collar workers to high-profile media personalities.

With a lifelong passion for health and performance, Tory founded Corporate Health and Fitness in 2001. As his expertise grew, so did his reputation as an industry leader in executive wellness, personal development, and high-performance coaching. Through his business, Tory Trewhitt Executive Health Coaching, he now helps individuals and organisations achieve optimal physical and mental well-being.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tory is a dedicated marathon and ultramarathon runner, having completed 16 marathons and 12 ultramarathons ranging from 50km to 100km. However, his most important role is that of a husband and father, which fuels his drive to continuously improve and inspire those around him.

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JUSTINE MARTIN
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Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
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Phone: +61403564942

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Get to know Kit Kline:

Kit Kline, a Canadian-born descendant of the Wampanoag people and a member of the Sou’West Nova Métis Council, has a deep-rooted connection to her Native American ancestry, shaping her philosophy on health and wellness. With over 20 years in social work and a specialty in mental health and addictions, Kit pioneered Nature Based Therapy, blending therapeutic practices with nature to support holistic healing.

Kit holds a Master of Social Work from Deakin University and a Master of Indigenous Studies from the University of South Australia, along with multiple qualifications in welfare, mental health, and holistic healing. She is also an advocate for sustainable communities and environmental preservation.

Kit, a mother of four, lives in Torquay, Victoria, where she enjoys the outdoors, family picnics, and cooking organic food. She has presented at numerous conferences, including the Child and Nature Network (CNN) Conference and the Australian Adventure and Bush Therapy Conference.

Get your copy of Nature-Based Social Prescribing (NBSP) here: https://amzn.asia/d/4hvc71Q

Connect with Kit Kline on the following channels:
Website: https://www.naturebasedtherapy.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kite.kline
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturebasedtherapy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kit-kline-a67229b2/

Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher

Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher

Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

Get to know Angharad Candlin:

Angharad is a woman on a mission; to build an anti-fragile, compassionate world, one person at a time.

Angharad was born in the USA, grew up in the UK and chose to migrate to Australia as a young adult. She frequently says she is American by birth, Welsh by heritage and Australian by choice. She was the second of four children until her sister’s untimely death from Malignant Melanoma when Angharad was aged 20.

Angharad was in the middle of her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and Business Studies when her sister died. Finishing her Honours Degree and simultaneously a Graduate Certificate in Marketing in the midst of her loss and grief are amongst her greatest achievements.

Angharad started her career as a Marketing Executive with Newsweek International before migrating to Australia to join her family on Christmas Eve 1990. Angharad had a sliding doors moment when she was turned down from her application to be a Marketing Executive for a major airline but accepted the role as a Direct Care Counsellor with a large Non-Government Agency in Sydney. Her fate was sealed and she went on to gain her Masters Degree and her registration as a Psychologist. Angharad became a Board Authorised Supervisor and Adjunct Fellow with Macquarie University and after working at the pointy end of the Community Services Sector for over 30 years she medically retired in 2023.

Angharad grew up in a family familiar with disability; her mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when Angharad was a young teenager and her sister has Irlen Syndrome (a visual processing disorder similar to Dyslexia). Angharad went on to develop her own MS symptoms as well as Psoriatic Arthritis when she was in her late teens. Due to poor medical practices; despite receiving a preliminary diagnosis of MS when she was in her early 20s, it would take another 35 years for her to be conclusively diagnosed with the same incurable and degenerative disease as her mother. It took 18 years for the Psoriatic Arthritis to be diagnosed and along the way she received a diagnosis of Endometriosis and Infertility.

Connect with Angharad Candlin on the following channels:
Website: https://www.angharadcandlin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angharadcandlinofficial
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angharad-candlin-056222171/

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JUSTINE MARTIN
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Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

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Get to know Kerrie Worsfield:

Kerrie was born in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1975. She is a disability advocate and uses her lived experience of disability to help perform her role as a community member of her local council Access and Inclusion Committee.

Kerrie writes short poems and is a chin cup painter, and she has recently published her first book with Morpheus Publishing, titled Little Book with Heart. She is passionate about arts and uses this as not only a therapy for herself but a way to give back to others.

Kerrie excelled in her education years and was on her way to fulfil a career in corporate banking until the progression of Multiple Sclerosis changed her pathway. Through Kerrie’s perseverance, strength and courage she continues to share her life experience with others including this MS chapter.

Connect with Kerrie Worsfield on the following channels:
Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/kerrie-worsfield
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerrieWorsfieldAuthor/

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Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher

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Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

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Get to know Amy Aquilini:

Amy Aquilini is a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor that has made a comeback that not even her herself, can explain.

She sets out with a positive attitude everyday to be the change she wishes to see in the world and teach others that yes, life is hard, but you can create the life you want to live.

Amy has come to the realization that she is ten feet tall… not bulletproof! She will continue her life’s journey to be a positive ray of sunshine to the world. This resilient risk-taker is nothing short of an inspirational queen! Amy will continue to push boundaries to the limits and carries on showing people that nothing is impossible.

This determined young woman has taken the hand she was dealt and made it work after sustaining life-threatening injuries. Amy fought back during her rehab and recovery journey and proved hard work and determination pays off. Amy has turned lemons into sweet lemonade and now spends her time and energy being the change she wishes to see in the world.

Amy is an inspiration and a true example of the phrase “you can do anything you set your mind to.” The comeback Amy has made since sustaining a traumatic brain injury and other life-threatening injuries is nothing short of inspirational and incredible.

She triumphantly took on her near fatal accident, recovering with the difficulties she faces every day, and yet she roars! People watch her positive attitude with admiration as this imperfect human (as we all are) goes from strength to strength and never lets anything hold her back.

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Connect with Amy Aquilini on the following channels:
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Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher

Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/