‘I’m a passionate buyer of all sorts of goodies such as clothes shoes and jewellery but find it difficult to cut down,’ says Isabella Fels who lives with a shopping addiction, and also schizophrenia and OCD [Obsessive Compulsive Disorder].’ Today on our radio show Brainwaves, Isabella shares her story on why she is addicted to shopping relating to her mental health and the pitfalls of being a shopaholic.  Join host Evan Douglas-Smith and tune in at 5pm(AEDT) on @3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming

Join Flic Manning, Cailin Thompson and Evan Douglas-Smith for 2023 Radiothon to raise money for the 3CR station running costs and programming. We rely on your donations for 3CR to run and provide such valuable service to the community. This year we are recounting some of the favourite moments from the great interviews we've had from Suzie's interview with Robyn on chronic illness, Flic's interview with Tash about her traumatic experience in hospital and how she manages it, and Evan's interview with Kylie about her cartoons and losing her baby.We comment on snippets of these and also listen to one of Evan's songs he produced "Living Song - Munchkins of Orl".***So keep those donations coming in by visiting www.3cr.org.au/donateOr by calling 03 9419 8377You're donations are appreciated and well spent on 3CR's running costs. ‘Stay Tuned, Stay Radical’You can also hear Evan's music at soundcloud.com/living_song ***I Evan Douglas-Smith as a Brainwaves editor give permission for the song to stay as part of this podcast.

We are thrilled to have Tash join us again today, for part two of her interview with Brainwaves host, Flic Manning.In the previous episode (which you can replay on the 3CR podcast page) we touched on Tash's harrowing experience with dismissive medical professionals while dealing with a complex illness; and the depths to which this affects a person's mental health. Today in part two, Tash shares her experience of finding hope through crafting, and shares her tips on how to navigate mental health when you become chronically ill or disabled. ‘There are a million, million invisible stories such as mine out there, and lonely and disconnected voices that go unheard every day. I am almost in a state of disbelief that my tiny unseen story is going to be heard,’ says Tash who lives with chronic illness and disability. Tash is also a self-professed ‘natural born scavenger and manic multidisciplinary crafter’. Pawnsuburbia is the name of her second hand and handmade crafts store (including jewellery and upcycled garments).https://www.pawninsuburbia.com Join host @FlicManning and tune in at 5pm (AET) on @3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming Reach out to Flic Manning here: https://flicmanning.com/

‘There are a million, million invisible stories such as mine out there, and lonely and disconnected voices that go unheard every day. I am almost in a state of disbelief that my tiny unseen story is going to be heard,’ says Tash who lives with chronic illness and disability.Tash is also a self-professed ‘natural born scavenger and manic multidisciplinary crafter’. Pawnsuburbia is the name of her second hand and handmade crafts store (including jewellery and upcycled garments).https://www.pawninsuburbia.comTash is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves. She will share her lived experience with chronic illness and disabilities — and often dismissive medical professionals - and how crafting provided a pathway towrdas hope. *Please note this is Part 1 of our interview with Tash- the rest will air next week, so stay tuned! Join host @FlicManning and tune in at 5pm (AET) on @3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming Reach out to Flic Manning here: https://flicmanning.com/

‘There aren’t universal words for parents who don’t identify as mum or dad, but there are some pretty wonderful examples out there,’ — You’ll Be A Wonderful Parent, a book of advice and encouragement for rainbow families by trans, non-binary & disabled writer Jasper Peach.Jasper (They/Them) is a speaker and parent, who is passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused around the dismantling of misplaced shame via storytelling.Becoming a parent can be more challenging if you don’t see yourself in mainstream parenting culture. But alphabet soup families are also in the unique position of being able to intentionally build their own family structure and create an environment of huge love and belonging for their children. Jasper is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves where they will talk about their new book for rainbow parents of all kinds. Join host Flic Manning and tune in at 5pm (AET) on @3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming Portrait of Jasper by Carmen BuntingBuy Jasper's book here: "You'll Be A Wonderful Parent" Follow Jasper on Twitter: @JasperPeachSaysFollow Flic Manning on Twitter: @flicmanning

Fergus Watts' professional AFL career came to a premature end in his early 20s following multiple injuries. While Ferg was initially unsure where to go next and who he was without football, he went on to found Bastion, one of the largest independent marketing agencies in Australia.  Ferg is now the CEO of The Reach Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to inspiring young people to be themselves and to build better connections – with themselves and others. He credits an early interaction with the AFL great, Jim Stynes (at a Reach school workshop) as giving him the resilience to forge a path forward.  Ferg is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves where he will talk about his life after footy, his career and The Reach Foundation.  Join host Evan Douglas-Smith and tune in at 5pm (AET) on 3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming Ferg is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves where he will talk about his life after footy, career and The Reach Foundation.  Join host Evan Douglas-Smith and tune in at 5pm (AET) on 3CR Community Radio!

Psychologist and mother of one, Stephanie Fornasier's ‘Psychocinematic Podcast’ was born out her love of movies and tv, and passion to breaking stigma surrounding mental illness and disability. Stephanie, who also has a lived experience of depression and anxiety, is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves. She will talk about her own mental health journey, why she became a psychologist and her podcast. She will also talk about depictions of mental illness and disability in popular films and TV and points out why we should care. Well worth tuning into! Join host Flic Manning and tune in on 3CR Community Radio!https://www.3cr.org.au/streamingAnd please make sure to subscribe to Steph's podcast and follow all her amazing social content at the following links:Podcast: Psychocinematic at www.psychocinematicpodcast.com or on all good podcast appsInstagram: @PsychocinematicpodcastTiktok: @PsychocinematicTwitter: @PsychocinematicWe also have a Patreon (HERE!) with lots of bonus content, currently Succession recaps, and subscription fees (from $3-10 a month) are regularly donated to causes close to our heart, currently going to Transcend Australia. You can follow our host Flic Manning here: www.flicmanning.com or on Instagram via @flicmanning

“Fibromyalgia doesn't really work with the hours and lifestyle the music industry demands,” says Cassie Walker who has two decades of experience in the live music scene and music media. From tour management, DJing and interviewing talent, Cassie has worked across most aspects of the music industry. She is also co-host of the music podcast ‘Dug By Us’. She has worked at heavy hitters like TripleM abd Double J, and has been on Rockwiz to name a few! At the same time, Cassie lives with the chronic illness Fibromyalgia, which is categorised as widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue as well as sleep, memory and mood issues.  It wasn’t until an intuitive doctor diagnosed her correctly did Cassie understand why she’s felt ‘always sick’, and started to realise the extent that mental illness was also affecting her life. Cassie is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves and will talk about fibromyalgia, mental health and the music industry, how to say "no", and adjusting to and gaining acceptance of living with a chronic illness including advocating for change to attitudes towards mental health in the music industry. Join host Flic Manning and tune in at 5pm (AEDT) on 3CR Community Radio! Tune into Dug By Us, the podcast hosted by Cassie Walker here: Dug By Us Upcycled Merch, the sustainable music merch brand by Cassie Walker here: Upcycled Merch Reach out to Flic Manning here: www.flicmanning.com

‘Moving one pebble at a time still moves mountains’ is the mantra of Donna Ciccia, Co-Founder and Director of Endometriosis Australia, and a Director at Chronic Pain Australia.Donna initially studied fashion design and business but after battling chronic health conditions, she went on to study Holistic Nutrition and Homeopathy and is currently completing her Master of Research at NICM Western Sydney University. In 2018, Donna was named one of the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence. She is also today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves. Donna will talk about the realities of Long Covid and Mental Health, why it is essential Long Covid is discussed, researched and treated with the proper gravity and respect it deserves. Donna will also discuss chronic illness, pain, seeing invisible illness denial play out again with Long Covid, and endometriosis with host Flic Manning. Tune in at 5pm (AET) on 3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming If you would like to hear more about Long Covid Australia or any of the health advocacy that Donna does head to: https://www.donnaciccia.com.au/ Reach out to Flic Manning on: https://flicmanning.com/

In ‘Oh My Rapture’, Gemma White stages the politics of fandom in percussive, edgy and unforgettable poems. White performs intense moments of intimacy and yearning against a backdrop of grief, so that lines such as ‘you dumped me in the psych ward’, ‘you kissed me in Dixons Recycled Music’, and ‘my madness is a burnt orange fox’ become deep entanglements of desire – Cassandra Atherton, Prof Writing & Literature Deakin University.Gemma is a poet living with bipolar in Melbourne. Her lived experience with mental illness has only served to make her understand how important creativity is to her ongoing recovery.Gemma is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves and will read two of her poems and talk about poetry in relation to her mental health journey.  Join host Flic Manning and tune in at 5pm (AEDT) on 3CR Community Radio! Buy Gemma White's Poetry "Oh My Rapture" from: Gemmawhite.com.auFollow Gemma on Instagram: @bygemmawhiteReach out to Flic Manning on: Flicmanning.comFollow Flic on Instagram: @flicmanningPhoto Credit: Brendan Bonsack