The Breakout – Unleashing Personal Growth

 Renowned neuroscientist, sex therapist and relationship specialist, Dr. Nan Wise believes we're in the middle of a pleasure crisis. Whether it's the “sexual recession”, or the rise in anxiety and depression, Dr. Wise says that joy and pleasure are on the decline, and that’s signalling a greater problem. “If we're losing connection with sex, which is one of life's greatest pl...

Some people can see things that no one else can. Artist Heather Eck is one of those people. Heather has synesthesia, a fascinating neurological condition where a person experiences sight, touch, taste, or sounds in a second unrelated sense. They might see music or taste words.

For Heather, this extraordinary ability means she can see people's ene...

Let’s be honest, 2025 has been tough. There’ve been some scary, challenging times both at home and around the world. So, here at The Breakout, we decided that heading into the holidays and the end of this often difficult year, we need some warmth. Right now, we need to hear from strong people who've done amazing things.

That’s why, on this episode we're bringing y...

“I found myself at the kitchen table, with a Glock in my mouth trying to end my life.”

Eric Donoho’s story isn’t easy to hear, but thankfully it does have a great ending. A highly decorated US Army veteran, he served a grueling 14 months in Iraq, experiencing intense trauma and grief along the way. But when Eric hit rock bottom, and sat down ready to take his own...

For years, Dr. Deborah Heiser studied the pathology of aging, immersed in the nitty gritty of everything that can go wrong with your body as you get older. Until one day someone challenged her to find out what on earth we have to look forward to.

And what she found surprised her.

 ”Honestly, there was a huge amount of research that was out there showi...