TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast discusses topics related to trauma, which may include sensitive and distressing content. Listener discretion is advised. Take care of yourself and prioritise your well-being while listening.   Shanna Whan is an extraordinary individual, recognised as the 2022 Australian of the Year: Local Hero. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering courage, honesty, and resilience. Shanna's life-and-death battle with alcohol addiction and subsequent recovery showcases the lessons she learned, her tenacity, and her life’s work - to share her story and life experience to encourage others and open up conversations around the role of alcohol in rural Australia through her charity, Sober In The Country. Spending invaluable hours with Shanna to record her incredible journey was a true honour. Episode Links Living Valley Retreat https://lvs.com.au/ Sober in the Country https://www.soberinthecountry.org/ Macdoch Foundation https://www.macdochgroup.com/the-macdoch-foundation.html Australian Story Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8kC4dhQZUo  Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work.