In this episode we are going to talk about the some of the terrifying story about poverty and trafficking.

"We're going to a dance competition in India."

That was the story six girls told at the Nepal border, all lured by the same trafficker, all rescued within a single hour.

In Part 2 of this series, Darren Reynolds of Every Daughter Matters takes us deep into how trafficking really works along the open 1,800km Nepal–India border: the poverty that makes children vulnerable, the lies that lure them, and the local Nepali team — many survivors themselves — who intercept them.

We talk shelters, reunification, the shame culture that can declare a missing daughter dead to her family, and why girls are still treated as disposable while boys are prized.

A hard, hopeful conversation about courage on the front line.

Learn more: everydaughtermatters.org.au

Every year, an estimated 20,000–25,000 women and children are trafficked across the Nepal–India border, one of the busiest trafficking routes on the planet. In this first of a four-part conversation, I sit down with @DarrenReynolds from @EveryDaughterMatters (EDM), an Australian not-for-profit working to intercept girls at the border before the trauma ever begins.Darren spent 18 years in radio production before a trip to @Cambodia changed the course of his life. He tells the story of meeting an eight-year-old girl in a rescue home — the same age as his own daughter — and how that moment set him on a path through World Vision, the Salvation Army, and undercover rescue work in Thailand, to the prevention-first model he champions today.This is a hard conversation, but an important one. Every Daughter Matters has grown from a single surveillance booth to thirteen along the border, documenting 1,572 rescues last year alone and more than 5,000 in six years — working hand-in-hand with Nepali partners and local police.As Darren puts it: there are two ways to save a drowning man. You can pull him out of the water, or you can stop him falling in. This is the story of stopping the fall.— Mauro▶ CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Progress Over Perfection00:34 What is Every Daughter Matters?01:40 The founding story: Ross Nancarrow & Aashish Social Service Nepal03:26 From one booth to thirteen04:29 From radio producer to the rescue field06:00 Cambodia: children on the rubbish tip07:12 World Vision and the 40 Hour Famine08:52 Two ways to save a drowning man09:19 How traffickers really operate11:27 Meeting Lacanar — the eight-year-old who changed everything17:34 A conversation in an Uber: New Delhi's hidden buildings20:28 Who are the perpetrators?21:50 Do traffickers ever face justice?23:31 "It takes a village": working alongside police25:30 A national award from Nepal Police26:52 Closing thoughts🌿 SUPPORT EVERY DAUGHTER MATTERSWebsite: https://everydaughtermatters.org.auDonate: https://donorbox.org/every-daughter-mattersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rescuingnepalsdaughtersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RescuingNepalsDaughters(EDM is a registered Public Benevolent Institution with DGR status — donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia.)🎙 ABOUT PROGRESS OVER PERFECTIONConversations about the things that actually move us forward — relationships, growth, courage, and the people doing the work that matters. Hosted by Mauro Daviddi, couples therapist and founder of I Am In Progress.Because no one is finished yet.🌐 iaminprogress.com⚠️ This episode discusses human trafficking and the exploitation of children. Listener discretion is advised. If this raises concerns for you or someone you know, please reach out to local support services.#HumanTrafficking #EveryDaughterMatters #EndTrafficking #Nepal #AntiTrafficking #ProgressOverPerfection #SocialJustice #NGO #Podcast #IAmInProgress

What happens to a relationship when one person gets seriously injured at work?

Not a sprained wrist.

A life-changing injury, the kind that takes away their identity, their income, their sense of self.

Because here's what nobody talks about: injuries don't just happen to the person.

They happen to the couple.

In this episode of Progress Over Perfection, I sit down with @ChantelleWood rehabilitation counsellor, nationally accredited mediator and founder of Restorative Referrals, to talk about what she sees after more than a decade of supporting injured workers and their families across Australia.

We cover:Why some couples survive serious injury and others don't? The research showing men are more likely to leave when a partner gets sick or injured.

What partners get wrong during recovery (even with the best intentions)The 161% increase in psychological workplace injuries in Australia in just 10 yearsAnd the story of one client that Chantelle will never forgetThis is one of the most honest, important conversations I've had on this podcast. If you or someone you love is navigating injury, illness, or a workplace dispute — this episode is for you.🌿 Find Chantelle Wood and the Restorative Referrals team:🔗 https://www.restorativereferrals.com.au🌿 Work with me — couples counselling in Perth, WA:🔗 https://www.maurodaviddi.com⏱ CHAPTERS0:00 — When injury breaks more than bone0:30 — Who is Chantelle Wood?2:00 — How injury changes a relationship6:00 — Why men leave and women stay9:00 — What partners get wrong during recovery12:30 — The story Chantelle will never forget17:00 — 161% increase in psychological workplace injuries19:30 — One piece of advice for you22:00 — Where to find Chantelle🎙️ Progress Over Perfection is the podcast for people doing the real work — on themselves, their relationships, and their lives.Hosted by Mauro Daviddi | ACA-registered couples counsellor | Perth, WA#RelationshipCounselling #WorkplaceInjury #CouplesTherapy #RehabilitationCounselling #PerthCounselling #MentalHealth #ProgressOverPerfection #WorkersCompensation #RelationshipAdvice #IAmInProgress

Most Australians have no idea their superannuation won't automatically go to their loved ones when they die , unless they have a Binding Death Nomination.

Financial educator Karen Adams from Financial Management 101 joins Mauro Daviddi for the fourth and final episode in their money series, breaking down exactly what a Binding Death Nomination is, why it matters for blended families, what it costs (hint: nothing), and how to check yours today.

They also cover the biggest super mistakes Australians make, why self-employed people need a different strategy, and why your 20s and 30s are the best time to start maximising your super.

Clear, practical, and genuinely life-changing financial education — no jargon, no fluff.

Find Karen Adams:🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au🌐 karengadams.com.au📧 Subscribe to Karen's FREE Your Money e-magazine at financialmanagement101.com.au

Most couples think they're ready to invest. They're not.

In this third episode of the money and relationships series, Mauro sits down with Karen Adams to talk investing — but before they get to shares, property, or crypto, Karen lays out the unsexy truth: you need your financial house in order first.

They cover the 4 non-negotiables before investing (budget, emergency fund, debt, super), how to handle different risk appetites as a couple, why superannuation might be your best investment already, and Karen's unfiltered take on the Australian property market and cryptocurrency.

If you've ever felt behind because you're not "investing yet" — this one's a reality check and a roadmap.

This is an educational conversation. Please seek personalised advice from a qualified financial planner.

Karen's closing wisdom: "Learn how to save because one day it might just save you."

Most couples don't have a will. And most of them don't realise what that means for the people they leave behind.

In this second episode of the money and relationships series, Mauro sits down with financial educator Karen Adams to talk estate planning — wills, executors, power of attorney, and what happens when families fight over an inheritance.

They get honest about why people avoid this conversation, what "dying intestate" actually means, and the surprisingly simple steps couples can take right now to protect each other and their kids.

Spoiler: Mauro doesn't have a will. Karen is not impressed.

This is an educational conversation. Please seek personalised advice from a qualified legal and financial professional.

Money and love — two things most of us were never taught how to handle. In this first episode of a four-part series, Mauro sits down with Karen Adams, financial educator and founder of Financial Management 101 in Perth, to tackle the big taboo: prenups.

They get real about why prenups aren't a sign of distrust, how they actually protect the partner with less financial power, what the Australian court system looks like without one, and how to have this conversation with your partner in a way that doesn't end the relationship before it starts.

If you're in a relationship, thinking about marriage, or part of a blended family — this one's for you.

This is an educational conversation. Please seek personalised advice from a qualified legal and financial professional.

In this eye-opening episode of Progress Over Perfection, I sit down with Dr. Federica Latta, psychologist training in Relational Life Therapy, to explore how patriarchy affects modern relationships—and why it's not just a women's issue.

We discuss:

• How patriarchy puts men in an emotional box, limiting them to only anger and lust
• Why women's expectations have changed but men haven't kept up
• The hidden depression in men—and how it looks different from women's
• Why "I don't know" is often a man's response to emotional questions
• The high price both partners pay in unequal relationships
• How inequality shows up in household labor and emotional work
• What "menkeeping" means (spoiler: it's exhausting for women)
• How patriarchy deprives men of emotional richness and meaningful connection

Dr. Latta shares insights from Terry Real's groundbreaking work on how traditional masculinity creates numbness, addiction, and disconnection—and what we can do to help boys and men develop emotional intelligence.

This conversation is essential listening for couples therapists, anyone in a relationship, or anyone curious about why emotional intimacy can be so challenging.

Guest: Dr. Federica LattaWebsite: www.federicalatta.com

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