Dropped Balls and Big Calls
Dropped Balls and Big Calls
Podcast Description
Real stories of resilience, grief, purpose & comebacks with athletes, musos & everyday legends
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The podcast focuses on resilience, grief, mental health, personal growth, and identity, with episodes delving into powerful stories like Chris Bull's journey from loss to fatherhood, showcasing how individuals navigate setbacks and find purpose amid challenges.
Dropped Balls and Big Calls is a Podcast where we sit down with people from all walks of life to dig into the moments that shape us, the wins, the setbacks, and the wild decisions in between.
Every guest brings a turning point, a time they fell flat, took a risk, or faced a challenge that changed everything. We talk about what it taught them, how they bounced back, and what they’d say to someone standing in the middle of their own big moment right now.
No scripts, just honest, human conversations about the plays that make life what it is.
What would you do if your child’s life depended on it?
For Boris Struk, the answer was simple, everything. When his son Ryan was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, Boris turned heartbreak into action, founding Muscular Dystrophy Australia and dedicating his life to creating change.
In this powerful conversation, Boris shares the story behind that fight: the speech that ignited a movement, the belief that “nothing is impossible,” and the extraordinary achievements that followed, from raising over $43 million to establishing a world-class research centre and running more than 100 family camps.
We also explore the deeply personal side of his journey, the love of a father, the grief of loss, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward while building a legacy that continues to change lives.
This is more than a story about muscular dystrophy. It’s about hope, determination, and the power of believing that if you try, you might just get there.
Listen now and be inspired by what’s possible when love drives the mission.
Support Muscular Dystrophy Australia and help provide vital programs and services for Australians living with neuromuscular conditions: Donate to Muscular Dystrophy Australia
Explore Boris’s incredible photography: BMS PHOTOGRAPHY – Photography by Boris M Struk
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