Each person’s experience of mental illness is unique. In each episode of Being Well we hear from somebody who has experienced mental ill health of one kind or another. We join them as they explore their experience, its place in their lives and its impact on the way they have chosen to live. There is a lot to be learnt from each of these very diverse stories about surviving and flourishing in the context of mental illness. Made possible by the eMental Health in Practice Project.
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Excersize Podcasts
Use the power of mindset to obtain the life you want. Explore various topics like purpose, finance, mental health and so much more! Inspired by the Facebook group "Every Day Mindset".
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In this E-Mental Health in Practice podcast, we hear the story of author Germaine Leece and her inspiring journey to bibliotherapy and publishing her first book. Join us for this insightful and truly inspiring story.By Black Dog Institute
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The WellMob team takes us through their insights on supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal communities, what non-Indigenous health professionals should consider when working with Aboriginal people and also share how they look after their own wellbeing.By Black Dog Institute
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Even after gaining a degree in psychology, it took a while for the penny to drop with Tammi that she had a form of anxiety. Also, appearing outwardly confident and being a high achiever, made it harder for people to believe her, even her psychologist!By Black Dog Institute
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Rosie's life was impacted by an eating disorder. She's one of many Australian teenagers that have struggled with disordered eating. Rosie was fortunate enough to obtain treatment and she shares her story with us. Her story is one of resilience, strength, community and power through knowledge. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be d…
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Shahida is originally from Afghanistan. She came to Australia as a refugee on a long and difficult journey via India. In her home country, mental health is not recongnised, nor is it spoken about. Her story is one of reslience, strength, community and power through knowledge. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to som…
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When you meet Mel it's easy to believe that she will achieve anything she sets her mind to. This includes surviving anorexia nervosa, living with obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety and now working in a hospital as a doctor. In this episode of Being Well, Mel shares how she has managed her mental health in the past and continues to while work…
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Mandy had ‘less than zero’ knowledge about mental illness until she experienced an acute episode of postnatal psychosis 10 years ago. Mandy is now a passionate mental health advocate who is sharing her story to ensure others have access to the information she didn’t have. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some pe…
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Shai has been part of the Black Dog Institute family since 2014 during that time has been an active mental health advocate, sharing her story with schools and community groups across Australia and working to reinvigorate BiteBack program. Shai now works in out of home care, helping young people who are experiencing a similar childhood to her own. P…
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In this episode of Being Well you are invited to lunch with Dr Jan Orman and some of her long -time colleagues and friends to listen as they discuss their personal and professional experience of maintaining emotional wellbeing in later life. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you kno…
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Kim is an energetic and enthusiastic person who works to help others through her business and the dental charity she founded. Kim also has Bipolar Disorder, but this doesn’t slow her down. In this episode of Being Well hear how Kim works with the cycles of her mood to be the most efficient and best version of herself that she can be. Some of the th…
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COVID-19 has caused significant challenges for many of us in Australia and around the world. In this episode of Being Well we spoke to four of our previous guests to see how they are travelling. We asked them how COVID impacted their life, how they are managing this impact and what they are looking forward to after restrictions ease? If you need ad…
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Dale Skinner has been a Lived Experience presenter with Black Dog Institute since the 17th of June 2011, the reason why he knows this exact date is because he has it tattooed on his arm. Dale talks about his experience living with Bipolar Disorder, and why he is so passionate about mental health education in this episode of Being Well. Some of the …
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Paul Callaghan is a proud Worimi man from Port Stephens. He was the first person in his family to finish High School, and is now an author, PhD candidate and cultural consultant. On this episode of the podcast Paul shares his lived experience of depression, and discusses the importance of connection to Aboriginal culture and spirituality for his we…
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Benvinda is a GP, who had a thriving practice in Sydney’s Inner West for many years. Benvinda has experienced significant mental health difficulties throughout her career, and like many doctors turned to work during tough times. In this episode of Being Well, Benvinda talks about how she manages her mental health which allows her to continue to wor…
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Explaining the purpose of guided imagery and further insight on the journey of finding your purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaymindset/message
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A short guided imagery excersize to help you focus on your purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaymindset/message
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/4p8nqddlhbfvhpv/Being_Well_Annes_Story.mp3 Anne Riches is many things, a lawyer, change management specialist, educational facilitator and Black Dog Institute’s first volunteer presenter. Anne also lives with depression. During this episode of Being Well, Anne shares her experience of mental ill health and how the work…
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/ueekgepovmuo6g9/Being_Well_Ally_2.mp3 Dr Ally Nicolopoulos is a postdoctoral research fellow at Black Dog Institute, who never fails to bring a smile to the faces of those she crosses paths with during the day. In her spare time Ally is a boxer, competing around Australia. In this episode of Being Well, Ally shares her…
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https://www.mediafire.com/file/esemfwy8hrra8sr/Being_Well_Benjamin_Gilmour%27s_Story.mp3 Benjamin Gilmour is a paramedic, film maker and author. In this episode of Being Well, Ben shares some of the lesson’s he has learnt about mental health and suicide prevention throughout his career. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distres…
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https://www.mediafire.com/file/gtad14bbe8e39or/Being_Well_5_Craigs_Story_Part_2.mp3 When you first meet Craig Semple it’s hard to imagine that someone like him has experienced mental health difficulties. In Part 2, Craig discusses how he turned his breakdown into a breakthrough. Craig is now a mental health advocate, and speaker for Black Dog Insti…
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https://www.mediafire.com/file/jj9db1pt1o9xja0/Being_Well_5_Craigs_Story_Part_1.mp3 When you first meet Craig Semple it’s hard to imagine that someone like him has experienced mental health difficulties. In part 1 of Craig’s Story, we hear about Craig’s career as a Detective in the NSW Police Force, which led to him living with PTSD for 9 years. Cr…
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/j7yy8620r81nmjc/Being_Well_5_Molly_Shorthouse.mp3 Dr Molly Shorthouse is the Director of Medical Services at Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation in East Arnhem Land. In this episode of Being Well Molly shares her experiences working as a rural mental health doctor. Once you’ve listened to Molly speak you will understa…
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https://www.mediafire.com/file/m430paokzentotb/Being_Well_4_Paula_6.mp3 Paula is a counselor specialising in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, a former dancer and a mother, who is living with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Paula has remained an optimist throughout her treatment, and shares her story of living with chronic disease on th…
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/0f2ik0ciacuexva/Being_Well_Percy_Knight_New_Music.mp3 Percy Knight is proud Wiradjuri man, NRL legend and Indigenous rights activist. In this episode of Being Well, Percy shares his experiences growing up on a mission in Condobolin, to becoming a professional Rugby League Player and now completing a PhD at the Universi…
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/f7at417k8c688py/Being_Well_Evies_Story.mp3 Evie Ryder is a social worker, youth support worker, skateboard coach, and transgender woman. During this episode of Being Well Evie shares her experience of transitioning and her work within the LGBTQI+ community.By Nathan Bell
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/xp7ulodc6vmj122/Fiona%2527s_Story.mp3 Fiona Wright was probably best known as a poet until she wrote her recent book, ‘Small Acts of Disappearance’, where she described her experience of living with an eating disorder. Fiona will be telling us about that experience of mental illness, and other experiences with depressi…
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/imjwpvriehr0mn8/Jocelyn%27s_Story.mp3 Jocelyn Lowinger is a doctor who knows a lot about doctors’ mental health. She has some valuable insights to add to the discussion of wellbeing in the medical profession, including some ways to help doctors improve the level of distress in a profession that is not known for looking…
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/b8zz3aimyl0cc84/Waynes_Podcast.mp3 Wayne Wigham is an ex-footballer with a big heart and the gift of being able to talk like a real person – especially about his struggles with his mental health. In this episode, Wayne talks about what it’s like to be a big tough guy with depression, why he works so hard to get the mes…
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https://www.mediafire.com/file/rg5e5t56m2sj4w0/Amys_Story.mp3 Amy, like many young people, got lost in a tangle of anxiety and depression in her teens. Amy was one of the lucky ones – she found her way out. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and…
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