The Ripple Effect Podcast

Real Talk #27: The Return of MJ, Healing from Narcissistic Abuse & The "Turkey Baster" Lie

MJ is Finally Home.
After 10 weeks of silence, blocked numbers, and uncertainty, Marshall shares the update everyone has been waiting for: MJ is back with his dad. But it’s not just a celebration—Marshall opens up about the heartbreaking reality of separation anxiety and the damage caused by parental alienation.
In true Ripple Effect style, we mix the heavy with the hilarious (and the insane). Marshall delivers two massive "Story Time" segments in this episode:
The "Robert De Niro" Taxi Ride: Marshall jumps in a cab, and within 30 seconds, the driver drops a brutal truth bomb about his marriage that he couldn't ignore.
The "Turkey Baster" Lie: You have to hear this to believe it. Marshall recounts the time an ex-partner claimed she got pregnant via a "Facebook group turkey baster" to cover up an affair.
We also dive deep into the Family Court system, discussing false allegations (including a horrific accusation during labor), hair follicle drug testing, and why Marshall has decided to stop fighting the system to preserve his peace.
Themes: #ParentalAlienation #NarcissisticAbuse #StoryTime #FamilyCourt #MensMentalHealth #CoParenting

Real Talk #26 - Family Court, Control, Trauma Bonds & Telling the Truth Out Loud

This Real Talk episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast is one of the most raw and confronting conversations we’ve had.
We talk openly about family court, broken systems, trauma bonds, manipulation, control, and the long-term damage caused when adults put ego ahead of children. This isn’t a polished story — it’s lived experience, told honestly, with all the frustration, emotion, humour, and reflection that comes with it.
We unpack:
What happens when systems fail families
The impact of conflict on children
Why telling the truth matters, even when it’s uncomfortable
Trauma bonding, manipulation, and walking away to protect your sanity
How people can still build successful lives while carrying heavy personal battles
This episode isn’t about taking sides — it’s about shining a light on situations many people are living through quietly and don’t feel safe talking about.
As always, we balance heavy topics with real talk and moments of humour, because healing doesn’t come from silence.
🎧 The Ripple Effect Podcast — healing through laughter, honesty, and real conversations.

Marsh's Telstra Stories

In this short and hilarious episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall finally unloads one of his most talked-about work stories from his Telstra days — and it’s every bit as wild as you’d expect.
From climbing massive communication towers with sketchy safety standards, to hauling cables around Mount Coot-tha and launching a Land Cruiser where it definitely shouldn’t have gone, this episode is pure old-school worksite chaos.
It’s a classic story of questionable decisions, near misses, and the kind of workplace antics that somehow ended with everyone walking away laughing — and no paperwork in sight.
No lessons. No motivation. Just a ridiculous true story, told properly.
🎧 The Ripple Effect Podcast — real stories, big laughs, zero filters.

Real Talk #25 - Merry Christmas!!

This Real Talk episode lands right as the year wraps up — and while it’s tagged as a Christmas special, it’s not about tinsel, presents or pretending everything’s perfect.
It’s a raw, honest check-in.
We talk life, pressure, the stuff that’s been building all year, and the realities that don’t magically disappear just because it’s December. There’s laughter, a bit of chaos, and the kind of real conversation that happens when you stop trying to impress and just say what’s actually going on.
If you’re feeling flat, overloaded, reflective, or just need a reminder you’re not the only one carrying things quietly — this one will hit home.
No filters. No fake positivity. Just real talk, the way it’s meant to be.
🎧 Healing through laughter — even at the end of a big year.

Real Talk #24: The Tinder Date Who Brought Her Kid & The "Deadbeat Dad" Rant

Marsh and Dave are firing on all cylinders.
Marsh shares a story from his "unhealed" days on Tinder that you have to hear to believe—involving a late-night meetup, a semi-trailer truck, and a date who brought her 7-year-old son along for the ride (and a McDonald's run).
Then, the boys get serious. Marsh addresses the recent hate comments calling him a "deadbeat dad." He breaks down the reality of overpaying Child Support, the "gift" myth, and the double standards fathers face in the family court system.
In this episode:
Dubai Drama: Dave gets stopped by airport security over some "interesting" videos on his phone.
Tinder Nightmares: The red flag of bringing a child on a first date.
The "Deadbeat" Accusation: Marsh fires back at the trolls.
The System: Why there is zero accountability for mothers who withhold children.
MJ Update: 9 weeks of no contact and the emotional toll it takes.
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Real Talk #23: The "Dead Dad" Lie, Alienation & The Turd Burglar

In Real Talk #23, we go from the absolute ridiculous to the heartbreakingly real.
Marsh opens up about the darkest side of Parental Alienation: the "Dead Dad" lie. We discuss the reality of children being manipulated into grieving a parent who is still fighting to see them, and Marsh gives a raw update on his situation with MJ (pulled out of school and 8 weeks of no contact).
But it wouldn't be The Ripple Effect without some laughs to balance the pain. We take a trip down memory lane to the local roller skating rink for the legend of the "Turd Burglar"—the mystery pooper who used to shut down the rink every Saturday.
In this episode:
The "Dead Dad" Lie: How narcissists use grief as a weapon.
Alienation Tactics: What happens when a parent hides a child from school.
Story Time: The grossest skating rink story you will ever hear (The Turd Burglar).
Boundaries: Why you shouldn't "speak" your boundaries—you just need to act them.
Healing: Moving out of a "low vibrational state" to stop attracting toxic people.

Princess Leah: The Champ Mindset & Changing Lives

Princess Leah steps back into the Ripple Effect studio — and as always, she brings honesty, heart and a champion’s mindset.
In this episode, Leah opens up about her latest fight at Fortitude Boxing, walking out with the crowd behind her, watching her brother go to war in the ring, and managing the intense mental and physical side of cutting weight. We dive into post-fight blowouts, emotional eating, and why the boxing ring is the one place where she feels truly calm and in control.
The conversation winds through addiction, smoking, vapes, rebuilding identity, staying disciplined, and the importance of speaking openly in schools and communities. Of course, there’s plenty of banter — including Dave getting roasted over holidays, chocolate and the infamous “sore finger.”
If you’re into boxing, personal growth, or just love a good laugh with real people, this episode is everything we love about having Princess Leah on the show.
Ripple Effect Podcast — healing through laughter, one round at a time.

Real Talk #22

Ever wondered why you feel completely wiped after being around certain people? In this episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast, we get real about boundaries, narcissists and energy vampires – and how to protect your peace without feeling guilty.
We talk about:
Angel numbers, intuition and using signs as affirmation
Living “outside the matrix” and choosing a more peaceful life
How to actually set boundaries early (and why leaving it 12 months is a disaster)
Narcissistic behaviour, manipulation and why some people never change
Energy vampires at work, in friend groups and online
Social media trolls, fake profiles and refusing to absorb other people’s misery
It’s classic Ripple Effect: honest, raw and funny – mixing stories, banter and proper real talk about self-respect, healing and who you let into your world.
🎙 Hit follow, leave a rating, and share this with someone who needs a reminder that protecting your peace is a full-time job, not a luxury.

Real Talk #21

This episode is a rollercoaster — trucking stories, late-night work shifts, old Telstra war tales, knee blowouts, dumb injuries, physio torture, and the kind of mateship that gets you through it all. Then we flip into the heavy stuff: parental alienation, custody battles, manipulation, healing, and trying to break generational cycles while keeping your sanity intact.
It’s raw, honest, funny, frustrating, inspiring, and everything in between. If you’ve ever dealt with co-parenting dramas, toxic exes, or just life kicking you in the ACL, this one hits home. Big emotions, big laughs, and big truths — Ripple Effect style.

Real Talk #20: Optimus Prime's Origin, V8 Rollovers, and Why We Need Human Contact

Marshall drops one of his wildest stories: a seriously near-fatal, drunken HQ Holden rollover from his youth—a tale of luck, idiocy, and a crash that forced a major life change.
We transition to the world of trucking culture, discussing Marshall's passion for Mack Super-Liners, the iconic Optimus Prime Peterbilt, and the deep emotional connection to vintage trucks. The episode wraps with a powerful discussion on gratitude, mental health, and the non-negotiable need for physical connection in a digital world. Get real, stay funny, feel better.