Grace Lemalu: Faith, Hope & Healing
Episode 14
Listener Note: This episode contains discussions around substance use, gambling, suicidal ideation, and depression. Please take care when listening and make sure you’re in a safe space. If you are struggling or feeling vulnerable right now, please put your wellbeing first… your mental health matters more than this episode. You can always come back to listen when you feel ready.
In this powerful talanoa, I sit with my guest, Grace Lemalu, as she shares her life-changing story. Grace opens her heart about the challenges she has faced, from substance use and gambling to the dark weight of suicidal ideation and depression. Her journey has been one of heartbreak, resilience, and ultimately, redemption.
What makes this talanoa so special is the way Grace brings her story back to faith and hope. She reminds us that even in our most broken moments, we are never truly alone… HE always shows up.
This episode isn’t an interview, it’s a safe space to hold Grace’s raw, real story from within our Pasifika community. It’s about sharing love, breaking stigma, and reminding anyone who may be struggling that healing is possible.
In this episode, Grace shares:
The challenges and battles that shaped her life.
How her world turned upside down—and how she found her way back up again.
The role of faith, hope, and love in her healing journey.
A message for anyone who feels lost, broken, or alone.
May her courage inspire you, comfort you, and remind you that your life has meaning and hope can always be found.
Support Lines & Resources
Australia
Lifeline: 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 – Mental health support
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
New Zealand
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or free text 4357
Healthline: 0800 611 116
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
If you are in immediate danger, call 000 (AUS) or 111 (NZ).
Thank you so much to Grace for sharing so openly. May this story reach the hearts that need it most.
