Tuesday Truths is your mid-week moment to pause, reflect, and take something real into your day.

This week's truth comes from one of the most moving conversations Andrew has had on Leading Our Own Way. Karl Waddell joins us to share a glimpse of his journey through grief, mental health, and the profound power of turning pain into purpose.

After the loss of his son River, Karl found a way to channel that love into something bigger than himself. He is the heart behind River’s Gift, a Geelong-based charity dedicated to raising awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and creating meaningful change for families who know this kind of loss.

In this short but powerful episode, Karl speaks to resilience, community, and what it really means to carry someone's legacy forward.

If this resonates with you, Part 1 of the full conversation is out now. Part 2 drops tomorrow. You do not want to miss it.

To learn more about Rivers Gift, visit https://www.riversgift.org/⁠⁠

Connect with Karl

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlwaddell/⁠⁠

Facebook:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/RiversGift⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠https://www.riversgift.org/⁠

Key Topics

- Resilience in the face of tragedy

- The power of community support

- Turning grief into purpose through charity

- Understanding mental health and OCD

- The importance of safe sleep practices

Takeaways

- Resilience is about facing hardship and believing in a better tomorrow.

- Community support is vital when you're barely holding it together.

- Turning pain into purpose can create meaningful change.

- Mental health struggles like OCD shape how we process trauma.

- Safe sleep practices are crucial in preventing SIDS.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Tuesday Truths with Karl Waddell

🔴 (00:45) Eshu Skincare Promo

🔴 (01:26) Facing Unexpected Hardship: Karl's Journey

🔴 (04:09) Safe Sleep for Babies: Expert Advice

🔴 (08:22) Overcoming OCD: Karl's Journey

🔴 (12:16) Thank you for Tuning In - Part 2 drops tomorrow!

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