Episode 50 is with my friend Brett Goodban and what a yarn it was. Starting his journey underwater, Brett started humbly washing dishes and doing jobs on the live aboard boats so that he could get his dive certifications. Eventually making a career as an underwater dive photographer and making friends with the creatures of the reef, Brett thought he had it all. It wasn't until he fell ill in Japan, 2014, that he later found out he was labeled, in the medical world, a miracle man and should not of survived his illness. Defying all odds, Brett later found he was not meant to leave this world yet, not before inspiring thousands of people to fall in love with sharks, sea stars, jellyfish and Shazza the mouri wrass.
Now working at the Cairns Aquarium, Brett is grateful everyday for the medical team in Japan and Australia who saved his life, his sister Tania who whispered in his ear, and the creatures of the reef that rely on him to be their voice.
This chat will have you laughing, nodding along, questioning our choices in life and maybe a little tear or two.

Enjoy the following Wild Chat

If you want to reach out to Brett you can find him here as well as his story - my way - on 9 now.

Brett Goodban Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/goodbanbrett
Brett's "My Way" interview - https://9now.nine.com.au/my-way/brett-goodban/7179d0b2-d485-4c95-9432-ad54a13e739a

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Episode 49 is with Bill Collett, an Australian Naturalist, Wildlife Educator and the Park Manager of the Australian Reptile Park.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Bill is a phenomenal ambassador for our Australian Wildlife and a key contributor for Australia's anti-venom program. He is extremely dedicated to conservation and will go far and wide to research each specie in order to mimic the animals natural habitat to get them breeding.

As you will soon hear, Bill's enthusiasm and passion is contagious, his story telling second to none and his journey a Wild Ride!

Bill can be found on Instagram or YouTube

Australian Reptile Park
Aussie Ark

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Episode 48 is part 3 of our series with Peter Valentine, and is a wonderful chat about the life history of Butterflies. What a time I got to spend with Peter and this episode was so beautiful. From the life history to pioneers of the butterfly world, Peter really is a wealth of knowledge. I only wish I could go out into the forest and walk along with him, learning more and being inspired.

If you wish to get in contact with Peter then please reach out to him on email - peter.valentine@jcu.edu.au

Enjoy the following Wild Chat!

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Jodie Creek and Matt Cornish