The article discusses the personal experience of a therapist who has been living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) since he was eight years old. He shares how OCD has affected his life and how misconceptions about the disorder can b…
Children who have a parent with mental illness - Interview with Rose Cuff from Satellite Foundation If you grew up with a parent or caregiver who had a mental illness, you may have experienced feelings of fear and uncertainty. The fear of losing …
Overcoming Shadows: A Candid Conversation with Carly Baxter on Growing Up with a Mother Battling Mental Illness Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we delve into stories that inspire, provoke thought, and kindle a deeper und…
I was interviewed recently by Kerrie Atherton from https://storiesofhope.com.au I shared my story about growing up with a single mother with Bipolar and the effect it had on me growing up into adulthood. Video Episode Below Try our new ch…
A Mental Health Nurse’s Mission to Enhance Patient Care in Australia In an eye-opening conversation with Joel Kleber, Georgia, a passionate mental health nurse from Australia, brings to light the critical aspects of mental health care. By sha…
Introduction - Shining a Light on Mental Health Care The world of mental health care is complex and often misunderstood. As mental health issues continue to be a pressing concern, it is crucial to have informed perspectives on care, treatments, an…
Reconnecting with a parent after 22 years After 22 years of estrangement, I finally reconnected with my father, and it was a life-changing experience. Learn why I did it, and the valuable lesson that will 100% improve your life if you let it.…
Interview with Belinda Agnew, technology entrepreneur, and businesswoman. JOEL: Growing up with the mum, whose challenges, obviously alcoholism, how was that overall job’s going to tell people about maybe something that they might not…
Genevieve Bailey was named one of Australia’s ‘Top Film and TV of directors of 2012′ in the Encore and Mumbrella Annual. Melbourne Magazine named her one of “Melbourne’s most influential, inspirational, provocative, an…
JOEL: How did you and your mother cope in a household of ten children? MISSY: Well, by the time I came along, she was well into struggling with her illness. My mom was way overmedicated and had shock treatments the whole all the things an…
Interview with Michael Donehue on battling depression and helping others Michael Donehue is a mental health advocate, clothing brand owner, and national services manager for ADES Australia, which specializes in delivering education programs Austr…
Interview with Trademutt and TIACS founder, Ed Ross Ed Ross is the co-founder of TradeMutt which is a social impact workwear brand. They make funky, eye-catching workwear designed to start conversations about mental health among the blue-collar c…
Interview with Susana Bluwol, Founder of Bipolar Australia Susana Bluwol is the Founder and Executive Director of Bipolar Australia. Born in Argentina, Susana migrated to Australia in 1983. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1996, Susana ha…
Interview with Zoey Ka from Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Zoey Ka is an Asian Australian working as the Project Lead at Mental Illness Fellowship Australia. She’s a qualified Change Practitioner and has completed her studies in Bus…
Interview with Tara Stark about being a young carer and supporting a parent with a mental illness Tara Stark is a lawyer, educator, and mental health advocate. She completed her LLB (First Class Honors) at the University of Melbourne. Tara is a …
Interview with Rachel Worsley about Neurodiversity, ADHD and Autism in Women Rachel Worsley is the founder and CEO at Neurodiversity Media— a media company that promotes accessible storytelling augmented by technology. She is autistic, ADH…
Interview with Tim Beanland about managing a business whilst having Bipolar Disorder Tim Beanland is a marketing and podcasting nerd who is interested in consumer behavior and what motivates individuals to act. Tim is the host of the Beantalk…
Interview with Brad McEwan about mental illness the family on the lived experience podcast Brad McEwan is an Australian television presenter and sports journalist. McEwan has previously been a sport presenter on the Brisbane, Sydney and Mel…
Interview with Lotti O'Dea from Satellite Foundation about growing up with a parent who has a mental illness Lotti O’Dea grew up with a mother who had Delusional Disorder, which is like Schizophrenia. She outlines what her lived experience …
Interview with Emily Unity Emily Unity is a Mental Health professional, Software Engineer, and Creative Designer, with over 14 years’ experience co-designing solutions to systemic barriers. They ground their work in their lived and living …
Interview with Jim's Group CEO, Jim Penman on Mental Health, and Franchisees Jim Penman started a part-time gardening business while earning his PhD in history at Latrobe University. He launched a full-time mowing business in 1982 with a $24 invest…
Interview with Rose Cuff, Founder of Satellite Foundation and Champion for Young Carers Rose Cuff is an Occupational Therapist who has worked in child, adolescent, and adult mental health services since 1986. Since 1995, she has focused specifical…
Interview with Madeleine Buchner, CEO & Founder of Little Dreamers Madeleine Buchner is the Founder and CEO of Little Dreamers, Australia’s leading Young Carer Organization—supports young carers who all throughout Australia. Little …
It's world Bipolar day, a cause very close to my heart and many others who have/are affected by this mental illness. Nearly 600,000 people in Australia are estimated to have Bipolar yet, as a mental illness there is still a lot of sti…