This collection of recordings offer as a supporting material to photographer, Adithio Noviello's photo series "Starting Conversations". It offers a collection of personal stories from people who suffer from a wide range of anxiety disorders and depression. The idea is to meet subjects, one to one with the photographer and to converse candidly about the struggles they face every day. This series also offers a personal form of communication and/or reflection between the subject and the photogr ...
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Adithio Podcasts
I met Hannah when we both worked in Bali and we became good friends since then. She reached out after suffering from anxiety and eating disorders starting from an early age. This session was recorded via Zoom during the Covid-19 pandemic. Timestamps: 00:00 - Taking away the stigma 03:40 - Panic attacks and eating disorders 09:40 - the event is neve…
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Sabreen reached out to talk about her going through a divorce which sparked her mental health struggles compounded by her battle with with MS. This was recorded via Zoom during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Timestamps: 00:00 - Going through a divorce 07:50 - What happens when I’m at my worst and suffering from MS 17:05 - My faith 35:30 - Writing is my out…
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Elisha reached out after hearing about the project from a mutual friend. She talks about her extreme case of Obsessive compulsive disorder and struggles for maintaining friendships. Timestamps: 00:00 - A difficult year/ bullying /university life. 07:35 - Religion/the first anxiety attack. 14:38 - Family with an old fashioned way of thinking / losin…
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Laura reached out to speak about her abusive childhood which she endured from her father. Since then, she is adapting slowly to life with PTSD, PBD and depression. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why I reached out. 01:20 - A very rough childhood / an abusive dad 06:28 - Struggles / my problems during diagnosis / borderline personality disorder 11:35 - Medicati…
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Meredith and Matthew spoke about trying to past the negatives surrounding Matthew's leukaemia diagnosis by building a home and finding stability. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why I participated / doing things myself. 10:00 - Matt’s cancer diagnosis. 19:28 - Trying to look past the negative / finding stability. 25:56 - Trying to be positive every time / livi…
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Tasnia spoke at length about her traumatic childhood and about her struggling to adapt to her Borderline Personality Disorder. Timestamps: 00:00 - Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis / THAT night / the sense of calm. 12:34 - The process of seeking help. 16:40 - An abusive upbringing / cultural attitudes towards mental health. 25:55 - Finding …
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Darius spoke about eloquently about depression in a man’s world, living with Vitiligo and seeking help after weeks of not taking care of himself. Timestamps: 00:00 - Interactions with the public while having Vitiligo. 5:00 - Depression / the ‘Black Cloud’. 12:30 - Being a depressed ‘man’ / the power of words and phrases. 18:00 Feeling the guilt. 24…
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Quinton, a Musician, reached out through a mutual friend's facebook post about this project. He talks about his problems about dealing with his mental state combined with the loss of loved ones. Timestamps: 00:00 - Pivotal moments in a short space of time / Sitting in the background / Clinical depression. 11:00 - 4 bereavements in 3 years / Playing…
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Marion, a Graphic Designer, talks to about her way of dealing with her past with her own techniques. Timestamps: 00:00 - Work and switching off. 06:40 - Life in London / Losing my uncle / Not wanting to go to school. 11:40 - Panic attacks / Developing rashes / Hereditary. 19:00 - Putting too much on my friend. 24:20 - Separation anxiety. 30:55 - Ho…
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Joe reached out as a way to do something new. He speaks about his frustrations for over thinking. Timestamps: 02:12 - Forced myself to do things / No one is exactly the same. 09:08 - Mental exhaustion is worse than physical exhaustion. 11:57 - I talk too much. 13:45 - Rarely think about self harm, but it does cross your mind. 16:27 - It's would be …
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Oliver spoke about his year away from work which turned into a nightmare and how he copes with his mental health and spreading awareness as a journalist and broadcaster with Citywire Financial Publishers. Timestamps: 0:00 - Why I'm participating. 4:20 - Diagnosed with Crohn's disease / living in Germany / being suicidal. 10:14 - Day to Day anxiety …
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Katja spoke about her anxiety, trauma and being a mother to her two children. Timestamps 0:00 - Why I participated. 4:40 - Therapy. 6:42 - How it started. 10:54 - It became normal. 13:30 - Stomach problems linked with anxiety. 15:50 - General anxiety disorder. 19:50 - When you have kids / they became my priority. 24:13 - Post natal anxiety. 29:06 -…
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In part 1 of this episode. Anti and Remi spoke about mental health in different cultures, the past and present and supporting each-other in their marriage. Timestamps: 00:00 - Suicide attempt. 05:00 - Time to feel heard. 16:00 - A shot of vodka before therapy. 18:00 - Characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder.…
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In part 1 of this episode. Anti and Remi spoke about mental health in different cultures, the past and present and supporting each-other in their marriage. Timestamps: 01:40 - Indonesian's attitude towards mental health. 05:20 - Accumulating trauma . 11:40 - Support system. 14:30 - Overdose. 19:15 - The problem with medication. 21:00 - Private ther…
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Davinia and Adithio dived deep into each other's personal struggles and spoke about how Davinia copes with life, work and depression. Timestamps: 01:08 - I felt a connection. 03:25 - Diagnosed with depression. 06:53 - Bullying. 09:30 - An outlet. 14:02 - Fighting with yourself. 16:01 - Small victories. 20:25 - I'm not good enough. 26:05 - Feeling e…
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Alexandra talked about her struggles during and after her PHD studies. Timestamps: 00:00 - Revelation . 03:53 - Cultural. 07:54 - Talking to the family about anxiety. 14:01 - Education / self confidence. 20:15 - Therapy. 25:27 - Understanding yourself. 27:23 - Tango / legitimising the right to live. 32:00 - Being responsible / creating boundaries. …
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