{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/64717bbf493cf500110f482d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kelsey Waghorn (Whakaari White Island eruption survivor)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1674017421503-e3b700cac2e0cc2821dd737ea2373217.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Kelsey Waghorn was a Whakaari White Island tour guide in December 2019 when it erupted.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is a powerful and raw conversation with Kelsey.&nbsp;And it is a tough listen in parts, made slightly easier thanks to Kelsey's ability to find the humor and light in the darkest situations.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about Kelsey and her life before, during and after the eruption, the resilience and courage it takes to navigate life after such a harrowing experience.</p><p>Through her journey of healing, both physically and mentally, Kelsey opens up about her struggles with PTSD and how she learned to be kinder to herself.</p><p><br></p><p>Her story serves as a stark reminder that even in the darkest of times, laughter and hope can help us heal and move forward.</p><p><br></p><p>I loved Kelsey's company so much.&nbsp;She left me feeling inspired, moved and motivated.&nbsp;She doesn’t do much stuff like this so I can’t thank her enough.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. They are (currently) a little kiwi company doing big things.&nbsp;</p><p>Check them out for yourself right here:</p><p>https://radixnutrition.co.nz/</p><p>.</p><p>Also, big thanks to the spectacular QT hotel in Auckland for looking after Kelsey while she was in Auckland.</p><p>https://www.qthotels.com/auckland/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}