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Aug. 20, 2023

Interview with Mindful Men Founder, Simon Rinne, Can you beat obsessive-compulsive disorder?

  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…

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Aug. 19, 2023

Children who have a parent with mental illness - Interview with Rose Cuff from Satellite Foundation

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 …

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July 20, 2023

Overcoming Shadows: A Candid Conversation with Carly Baxter on Growing Up with a Mother Battling Mental Illness

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…

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July 18, 2023

Growing up with a mother who has BiPolar Disorder, an honest account

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…

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June 21, 2023

A Mental Health Nurse’s Mission to Enhance Patient Care in Australia, Interview with Georgia Livingston Part 2

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…

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June 21, 2023

A Mental Health Nurses Perspective - Interview with Georgia Livingston Part 1

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…

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Jan. 22, 2023

Why did I decide to reconnect with my father after 22 years?

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.…

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Dec. 20, 2022

Interview with tech entrepreneur, Belinda Agnew

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…

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Dec. 12, 2022

Interview with Happy Sad Man award winning filmmaker, Genevieve Bailey

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…

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Dec. 12, 2022

Interview with Carly Evans about trauma and also being the partner of someone with Bipolar Disorder

JOEL: Based on your experience, what is your definition of bipolar disorder?  CARLY EVANS: I suppose when I got together my ex-partner, he was undiagnosed. So, he had four manic episodes during the three years that we were together. And then …

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