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Unpacked; When life happens

Lisa Bondarenko

Booking Overview

A therapy-informed interview show focused on vulnerable conversations about resilience, grief, caregiving, parenting, identity, and the emotional impact of difficult life experiences, featuring experts and people with compelling lived experience. Suitable clients include mental-health professionals, advocates, founders of support initiatives, athletes with meaningful recovery stories, and authors or speakers with credible personal narratives; booking difficulty is likely low because the show welcomes accessible professionals and everyday people rather than requiring major public prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 18

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@lisabondarenko.com.au

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Host

Lisa Bondarenko - Host of a therapy-informed podcast exploring the human experience through honest conversations about survival, coping, vulnerability, and personal transformation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Meaningful lived experience, professional insight, advocacy leadership, or a public-facing personal story connected to resilience, caregiving, grief, parenting, mental health, or major life challenges.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a support, advocacy, or community initiative, Built a public-awareness campaign or fundraising effort, Demonstrated resilience through a significant personal or professional challenge, Established career in a relevant field or public profession

Recent Guest Discussions

Grier Neilson - Aging, Visibility, Body Image, Confidence, Identity, And Reclaiming Personal Presence.

Emily Harrison - Children, Screens, Device Addiction, Parenting, Adult Technology Habits, And Practical Family Change.

Cassie Day - Caregiving, Disability Advocacy, Parenting Through Uncertainty, Burnout, Isolation, And Resilience.

Samuel Powell-Pepper - Injury Recovery, Mental And Emotional Resilience, Identity Beyond Sport, Family, Childhood, And Purpose.

Michelle Mc Cranor - Stillbirth, Grief, Motherhood, Bereavement, Advocacy, Public Awareness, And Preventative Action.

Recent Topics

Mental Health, Resilience, Caregiving, Grief, Parenting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unpacked; When life happens
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Tammy Barton: The cost of hard - money, stress and the things that shape us.

August 26, 2026

Tammy Barton: What is hard? And who gets to decide?In this episode of Unpacked – When Life Happens, I sit down with Tammy Barton from My Budget for a conversation that goes far beyond budgeting and bank accounts.We talk about our relationship with money, financial stress, and the impact that growing up has on the way we see security, success and what we believe we can handle.Tammy also shares her experience of growing up alongside her brother who has a disability, and how that shaped her pers...

Grier Neilson: Unpacked - Out of frame after 50

July 31, 2026

Grier Neilson: Unpacked - Out of frame after 50In this episode, I sit down with Grier, the founder of FLOCK50, a movement dedicated to photographing women over 50 after discovering a confronting truth: women in this stage of life are among the most unphotographed people in the world. What began as a photography project quickly became something much bigger — a powerful reminder that visibility matters, and that women do not become less worthy of being seen as they age. Together, we unpack the ...

Emily Harrison: Kids, Devices & The Adults Holding Them

June 09, 2026

In this honest and refreshingly non-judgmental conversation, I sit down with Emily from Wait Mate to unpack one of the biggest parenting challenges of our time: kids, screens and addiction.This isn't a political debate or a conversation about blame. It's a real discussion for parents who are in the trenches, trying to navigate technology in a world where screens are everywhere.Together, we explore what screen addiction can look like in children, why so many parents feel overwhelmed, and why i...

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Frequently asked questions

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Unpacked; When life happens
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How do I get in touch with Unpacked; When life happens?

Unpacked; When life happens is hosted by Lisa Bondarenko. Its publicly listed email is hello@lisabondarenko.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unpacked; When life happens?

The publicly listed email for Unpacked; When life happens: hello@lisabondarenko.com.au.

How many listeners does Unpacked; When life happens have?

Podseeker estimates Unpacked; When life happens reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unpacked; When life happens?

Unpacked; When life happens typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Meaningful lived experience, professional insight, advocacy leadership, or a public-facing personal story connected to resilience, caregiving, grief, parenting, mental health, or major life challenges. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a support, advocacy, or community initiative; Built a public-awareness campaign or fundraising effort; Demonstrated resilience through a significant personal or professional challenge. Recent guests include Grier Neilson, Emily Harrison, and Cassie Day.

How hard is it to get booked on Unpacked; When life happens?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Unpacked; When life happens cover?

Recent episodes cover Mental Health, Resilience, Caregiving, Grief, and Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@lisabondarenko.com.au

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