Best Matt Fowler Podcasts (2025)

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Self-Compassion or Self-Sabotage? | Craig Harper - 966 34:28

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Ever wonder if you’re being too hard on yourself… or not hard enough? Welcome to the club. In this episode Harps and I throw ourselves into the old messy middle where self-improvement meets self-compassion. We call out the way we talk to ourselves and question when does the “you’ve got this” turn into delusion, and when 'being honest' becomes you v…

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Ep 237 - The Stark Knight (IRON MAN) 1:32:28

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Matt and Eric kick off Phase One of the MCU with the humble, and truly awesome, beginnings of 2008's IRON MAN - where Robert Downey Jr. gave us a phenomenally charismatic anchor for the entire saga, making us want to spend more time with Tony Stark than Iron Man.By Matt Fowler

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Masks, Messiness & Making a Dent in the World | Leon Purton - 965 1:02:48

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Leon Purton strolled in for a chat in today's ep and we tumbled straight into that familiar territory you and I love... identity, leadership, masks, messy middles, self-belief, crucible moments, and why so many of us chase gold stars instead of growth. Leon unpacked how the Air Force shaped him, how a divorce cracked him open, how perfection cost h…

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News and Youse: STARGATE is returning, FROZEN stars get a truck full of cash, THE SHINING miniseries, and more... 48:54

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Matt and Eric discuss the new STARGATE series in the works, the fact that the FROZEN 3 stars are flaflillionaires (plus the bogus Kristen Bell "podcast" news), the SHINING miniseries differences, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Cookies, Superheroes & Poorly Formed Poo - Dr. Dinesh Palipana - 964 55:22

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This one starts with the world's best cookies and ends with an existential gut check, which feels just about right for Roll With The Punches. I'm chatting with Dr Dinesh Palipana, who just casually happens to be a doctor, researcher, advocate, Australian of the Year and absolute legend who is also living with a spinal cord injury after a car accide…

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Ep 236 - Steamed Hams (DOCTOR SLEEP) 1:25:19

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Matt and Eric dive into the steamy, dreamy world of Mike Flanagan's miracle flick, DOCTOR SLEEP, which is all at once a sequel to two different versions of The Shining.By Matt Fowler

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The Power of a Smile | Sally Pymer - 963 1:02:18

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This one hit me right in the feels. Sally Pymer and I went full circle... from addiction and trauma to the power of one simple, radical act: smiling. What started as a keynote-writing journey turned into Sally birthing this contagious 'Smiles with Sally' movement that’s flooding social media (and the Bendigo Times) with genuine human connection. We…

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News and Youse: Bummer (and Bizarre) POKER FACE news, a JIMMY OLSEN series in the works, PLURIBUS, and more... 46:39

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Matt and Eric discuss POKER FACE's cancellation (which is the least weird thing going on with it), the JIMMY OLSEN HBO series, PREDATOR: BADLANDS' success, PLURIBUS, and more...By Matt Fowler

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From Death & Back: What the In-Between Taught Janine Shepherd About Living | Ep 962 1:00:28

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Janine Shepherd. Holy snapping ducksh*t, where do I even start? This woman’s story isn’t just about resilience, it’s about rebirth. From Olympic hopeful to being hit by a truck and told she’d never walk again… to becoming a pilot, flying instructor, and now deep in her PhD on the in-between spaces of life - literally and spiritually. We spoke about…

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Ep 235 - Tony! Toni! Toné! (THE SHINING) 1:25:41

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Matt and Eric make sure not to OVER LOOK horror classic THE SHINING, as crazy Jack plays crazier Jack and becomes a murderous pawn of a giant haunted hotel. Come play with us!By Matt Fowler

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KunstlerCast 433 — Piero San Giorgio Has Just Returned from Russia 1:07:14

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Piero San Giorgio is one of Switzerland's best selling authors. After 20 years as an executive in the software business, Piero decided to write essays about the future. His first book Survive —The Economic Collapse was in the top-50 best selling books of 2012 in France and has sold over 200,000 copies, with translations into English, Italian, Russi…

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Walk Your Talk Even When It’s Ugly | Harps & Tiff - 961 48:46

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As my feet begin to hit the ground after last week's speaking event I landed in this very human chat on resilience, the kind you actually feel in your bones, with Harps. We opened with the usual chaos, long nails, zero filters, and shenanigans... and from there we went straight into the good stuff. We talked about walking your talk when life is mes…

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News and Youse: MUMMY 4 with Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz, SCREAM 7 trailer, STAR TREK (bad) news, and more... 49:13

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Matt and Eric cover THE MUMMY's big return -- with OG stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz -- the the SCREAM 7 trailer, the death of the STAR TREK Kelvin-verse, MISS PIGGY, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Blind Spots & Big Waves | Matt Formston - 960 50:25

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I sat down with Matt Formston and came away both humbled and absolutely wired. Matt’s story is next level... losing most of his sight as a kid, getting shoved into hard places, then using all of that grit to become a world class athlete, speaker, executive and dad. We talk about the ugly bits too... getting lost for a decade, raging at bullies, and…

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Ep 234 - Phil à Deux (THE WITCH) 1:15:27

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For their final witch flick, Matt and Eric deliciously tackle Robert Eggers' (and Anya Taylor-Joy's) debut film, THE WITCH. Yup, let's all feel repulsed, unsettled, and generally miserable. It's a good time!By Matt Fowler

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Teaching, Trauma & Tech: The New Science of Human Behaviour | Dr. Cam McDonald - 959 57:53

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Dr Cam McDonald is back, and we’re diving deep into what really drives behaviour... in kids, classrooms, and us grown-ups too. Cam breaks down how stress, environment, movement, food, and connection shape focus and behaviour. We unpack why punishment doesn’t work, why every kid (and adult) has their own 'best learning environment,' and how the righ…

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When Couch Ideas Go Global | Holly Fowler - 958 44:28

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I’ve known Holly since the boxing gym days when she was belting pads like an absolute weapon. Now she’s the founder of Wable, a social app built for neurodivergent humans to find love, friends, work and real support. We talk couch-to-global-startup, capital raises, late nights pitching investors from the car, imposter noise, and the grit it takes t…

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KunstlerCast 432 — Jeffrey Tucker of The Brownstone Institute on his new book, The Spirits of America 1:05:12

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Jeffrey Tucker is founder and president of Brownstone Institute, Senior Economics Columnist at Epoch Times, and author of 15 books. His newest book, The Spirits of America, is a reflection on American values – cultivated deep in US history dating back to the founding. The book is meant to inspire us to a restoration of our once-sturdy common cultur…

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Ep 233 - Double Murder Conga Line (PRACTICAL MAGIC) 59:56

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Matt and Eric blend up some margaritas and dive into the tonally hectic PRACTICAL MAGIC, featuring three Oscar winners and Rizzo as a family of witches who have deadly bad luck with men.By Matt Fowler

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Banksy, Undercover, and the Cost of Tough | Keith Banks - 957 59:52

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I sat down with Keith Banks and, mate, what a ride. From joining the cops at 17 to going deep undercover in the 70s drug world, then tactical ops, corruption, grief, survivor guilt, and the long road out of PTSD. We got into the messy middle most people skip over… the drinking to sleep, the hypervigilance, the identity crash, and the moment a stran…

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News and Youse: Adam Driver dishes on the dead KYLO REN movie, de Toro's FRANKENSTEIN chat, and more... 50:12

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Matt and Eric gab about Adam Driver revealing details about the lost KYLO REN movie, Ti West casting Johnny Depp as SCROOGE, Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN, and more...By Matt Fowler

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KunstlerCast 431 — Thomas Fowler on the Diminishing Returns of Artificial Intelligence 1:03:25

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Thomas B. Fowler is the author of five books and over 150 articles and reviews, ranging over philosophy, theology, engineering, physics, and mathematics. He is an expert in analyzing systems and procedures for the U.S government. He says he is "keenly aware of the rapid politicization that has occurred not just in the humanities, but increasingly i…

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Ditch The Second Guessing | Kelly Smith - 956 54:41

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Kel’s back from Italy, jet lagged and pasta-happy, and we get into the real guts of confidence. We talk travel as a reset, ditching the Apple Watch, eating the damn spaghetti, and remembering how good life feels when you stop performing and just live it. Kel shares how she went from second-guessing herself to using her voice at work, online, and in…

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Ep 232 - Shifting into Soup Mode (THE WITCHES) 55:56

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Matt and Eric look back at the nightmare fuel that was 1990's THE WITCHES, featuring Anjelica Huston as an evil head witch who wants to kill every kid in England (after turning them into mice and stomping them)!By Matt Fowler

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Burnout, Homework, and Honesty | Mark LeBusque - 955 52:11

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This one’s a raw and real continuation of the chat Mark and I had in episode 952. Mark’s back in the hot seat talking burnout, identity and doing the bloody work when your brain would rather watch cats play piano. We unpack the homework his coach set him, how much of his worth had hitched itself to work, and what it takes to sit in the mess without…

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News and Youse: TRON: ARES bombs, Jim Carrey circling THE JETSONS, TikTok Hollywood, and more... 1:01:58

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Matt and Eric discuss the bomb that is TRON: ARES, Jim Carrey playing George in THE JETSONS, GOOD FORTUNE, RIP Drew Struzan, and more...By Matt Fowler

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The Creativity & Ethics of AI in Filmmaking with Matt Fowler 36:59

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In this captivating episode of Coast to Coast Creatives, Joe sits down with Matt Fowler, a versatile actor, writer and director. They explore Matt's journey from LA to Atlanta, the making of his latest sci-fi thriller 'System Failure,' and delve into the ethical considerations of AI in the private prison system. Discover Matt's inspirations, the in…

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Keep Your Pants On: Comedy, Cats, and Keynotes | Bobby Cappuccio - 954 52:58

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I think you know the gist by now... Bobby and I have fallen into quite the rhythm of kicking off every podcast with an unlikely chat about cats, but once we get that out of the way we launch into a fun banter on all things comedy, keynotes, keeping your pants on (maybe), and learning new skills. Enjoy! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: t…

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Ep 231 - Vibes R Off (SUSPIRIA) 1:02:31

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Matt and Eric jump start their spooky season Witch run with 1977's flamboyant SUSPIRIA - where an American dancer finds herself in the midst of a mercurial, murderous coven.By Matt Fowler

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The Hunger Games of Cancer | Lauren Rayner - 953 1:04:31

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When oncology nurse and mum of three, Lauren Rayner, found a lump on her neck, she never imagined it would flip her world upside down. Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive stage 4 neuroendocrine carcinoma, she was given 14 months to live - but Lauren wasn’t having it. In this raw and powerful chat, she shares what it’s like being both the nurse and…

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News and Youse: Updates on OCEAN'S 14 and HEAT 2, DEADPOOL in the DCU (?), and more... 40:59

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Matt and Eric sift through the latest Tinseltown news, including the teaser for WONDER MAN, updates on HEAT 2 and OCEAN'S 14, James Gunn wanting DEADPOOL on PEACEMAKER, and more... (apologies for Matt's audio)By Matt Fowler

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Less Grind, More Truth: Burnout and Being Human | Mark LeBusque - 952 35:31

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Mark LeBusque dropped back in for an impromptu chat this week and we went straight to the guts of it. He’s had a massive year, hit burnout, and is here to say it out loud. We unpacked the quiet creep of overdoing it, nervous systems on the red line, the ego hit when your worth is tied to your work, and the awkward bit where you’re the person who te…

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Ep 230 - The Last Sharkfighter (JAWS: THE REVENGE) 1:13:10

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Trauma, Resilience, and Relational Poverty | Dr. Bruce Perry - 951 1:06:15

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Dr Bruce Perry is back! Every time I chat with him, I end up walking away with my head spinning (in the best possible way). This time we’re unpacking why everyone feels so bloody fried right now... and well, how doom scrolling, violent content on our feeds, and the pressure to be 'resilient' 24/7 sure isn't helping. Bruce explains why our brains li…

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News and Youse: A second SIMPSONS movie announced, Drew McIntyre joins HIGHLANDER, who's a GOOD BOY?, and more... 27:17

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Matt and Eric chat about THE SIMPSONS 2, WWE's Drew McIntyre joining HIGHLANDER, JIMMY KIMMEL for the people, the COSM experience, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Vale St Kilda PCYC... They're Closing Our Gym | Bobby Cappuccio - 950 49:54

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My third place, the St Kilda PCYC, is closing its doors after more than 75 years, and it hit me harder than I expected. That gym wasn’t just a space to train, it was where strangers became mates, where effort felt like belonging, and where so many versions of me have walked in and out over the past decade and a half. Waking up to that news felt lik…

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KunstlerCast 430 — Charles Hugh Smith, blogger at "Of Two Minds," Talking Finance and The Ultra-Processed Life 1:00:19

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Charles Hugh Smith founded his blog Of Two Minds in 2005 after 17 years of free-lance journalism in the San Francisco Bay Area. His 4,600 posts on the economy, society, housing and technology have logged over 150 million page views. He is the author of 9 novels and 20 non-fiction books on socio-economic-political dynamics, including The Mythology o…

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Ep 157 Congress at a Crossroads: Marilyn Strickland on Shutdowns, Violence, & Democracy 26:41

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Send us a text Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joins Enrique Cerna from the other Washington to discuss the looming threat of a federal government shutdown and what it means for workers, families, and the economy. We also examine the alarming rise in political violence and the urgent need to safeguard democratic institutions. Finally, Rep.…

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Ep 229 - The Third Dimension is Crotch (JAWS 3) 1:04:26

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Matt and Eric take a vacation at Calvin Bouchard's SeaWorld Orlando for JAWS 3(D) - a silly sequel about the Brody boys encountering a 35-foot mama shark in an amusement park (with terrible dolphin thespians).By Matt Fowler

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Do It For The Girls: Building The Next Gen of Athletes | Kylie Lynch - 949 50:47

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Kylie Lynch came in swinging on all things women's sport, and I’m all for it. VFLW player, coach, and host of the 4TG podcast, she’s using an ACL year to build leaders, not excuses. We talk identity beyond the jersey, why your mind is your gym, and how choosing purpose can look like a 60k pay cut that actually buys your life back. Kylie breaks down…

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News and Youse: The return of JIMMY KIMMEL, a new villain joins SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, and more... 42:55

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Matt and Eric jaw about JIMMY KIMMEL's quick return, the new villain in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, THE LOWDOWN, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Perimenopause, Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones & What Doctors Get Wrong | Dr. Carrie Jones - 948 57:41

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Dr. Carrie Jones isn’t just another voice in the hormone space... she’s been prescribing and teaching HRT for over 20 years, and it shows. In this episode we cover some epic ground when it comes to perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy with straight talk on what works, what doesn’t, and why so many women are being dismissed or mismanaged. W…

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Ep 228 - Shoot to Krill (JAWS 2) 1:11:50

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Matt and Eric dive into the not-wholly-terrible-but-also-utterly-useless JAWS 2 - a hit sequel that taught Hollywood the wrong lesson.By Matt Fowler

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God, Faith & Spirituality - Craig Harper - 947 1:06:53

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We set out to talk deadlifts and gym bro nonsense… but before I knew it, we’d skipped the weights entirely and started lifting something way heavier - the big questions of faith, spirituality, and existence itself. What began as banter turned into a deeply honest dive into Harps’ innermost thoughts on God... from religious upbringings to strange un…

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News and Youse: The JIMMY KIMMEL nightmare, DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN renewed, and more... 41:21

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Matt and Eric get bummed about JIMMY KIMMEL and the general dystopian state of America - plus, DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN gets more, SLEEPAWAY CAMP and MIAMI VICE to return, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Perimenopause Misdiagnosed: From Psych Ward to HRT | Mel Knuckey - 946 42:36

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Mel Knuckey jumped on to share a hell of a story. Tasmanian mum of two. Community worker. Sleepless for weeks. Misdiagnosed. Admitted. ECT to survive. And the part that lit both of us up... no one checked perimenopause until a therapist suggested it. Mel gets raw about the psych ward, the guilt, the rebuild with her kids, and the power of HRT to pu…