Carpe Diem or Seize the day is quote made famous by Roman poet Horace. It’s also the title of the 1986 film starring Robin Williams, and mentioned in several of his other famous films including; Hook, Mrs Doubtfire and Dead Poet’s Society. Our mutual love and appreciation for the late great actor, acts as a gentle vehicle for both the harrowing heaviness and belly laugh hilarity of this episode.
Grace Tame is a former Australian of the year and a strong and powerful activist and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. As a survivor herself, she believes that ‘your truth is your power’. Despite everything she’s endured, Grace’s zest for life and sense of humour is unwavering.
Mark Humphries is a comedian, writer, actor, political satirist, and former quiz show host. He was a regular on the ABC’s Insiders, The Roast and 730. He is the current host of the very funny ‘6:57pm News’ on channel 7.
Trigger Warning: Listeners and viewers should know that this episode discusses issues of child sexual abuse and disordered eating.
In this episode we discuss:
-The extremity and complexity of the sexual abuse Grace endured as a 15 year old, including the horrific rituals used to groom and control her.
-The byproduct, when our empathy for others is far greater than it is for ourselves.
-The power of connecting vulnerably with people we feel safe with, to alleviate shame.
-How Mark political satirism and comedy is often sparked by anger and disappointment.
-The online vitriol they’ve both received (anonymous opinions or networked abuse), how that’s affected them and how they’ve handled it.
-The wonderful way blending nature and exercise helps to free the mind.
-Mark finally getting one up on an entitled shopper.
-How anorexia has impacted Grace’s life and journey.
-Mark’s incredible story where the onset of his physical ailments were simply his bodies stress responses telling him he had to make significant life changes.
-The importance of having the love of great supportive friends through divorce.
-Ensuring life has laughter, great friendships, and music from the 60’s and 70’s.
We got our karaoke on with some iconic BeeGees impersonations, and bonded on both divorce and a mutual love for the brilliance of Robin Williams.
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