Headspace Sessions Podcast Adelaide

To wrap up the season, we’re handing the mic to young people.

In this special Grab Bag Q&A episode, we answer anonymous questions submitted by young people in our community, sharing lived experience and peer perspectives.

We explore questions around:

• navigating gender identity and sexuality when family or peers aren’t accepting

• knowing when work is impacting your mental health

• feeling “not unwell enough” to seek support

• second-guessing uni or study pathways near the finish line

This episode is about normalising uncertainty, giving yourself permission to grow and change, and recognising that you’re not alone in figuring things out.

If something here resonated with you, support is available and you don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out.

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headspace resources:

headspace - out-spoken (LGBTIQA+ support)

headspace – learn how to handle tough times

headspace – tips for a healthy headspace

headspace work & study – free support for work, study and career stressheadspace centres – find your local service

Additional resources:

ShineSA - Gender Connect

Thornharbour - Health Services for LGBTQIA+ communities

Bfriend - LGBTQIA+ supportEAP Counselling ---

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or listen via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast platform.

This episode was created by Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Aston (headspace sessions guest), Jamie (headspace sessions co-host), Santi (headspace sessions co-host).

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Marion, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Onkaparinga, and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centres’ Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.

Produced by Claire (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide).

Recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of Country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide-prevention support, please contact:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (Australia)
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (Australia)

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.

Music is woven into everyday life; in our headphones, our cars, TikTok, gaming, and the moments in between. But music is more than background noise. It shapes our identity, helps us feel connected, and can even support our mental health. 

In this episode, we explore how music helps us feel seen and understood, the creative side of making music (and why you don’t have to be “good” at it), why creativity can boost mood, slow down stress, and help express emotions, how music can become a coping tool during tough times, Aston’s experience as a musician, and what creativity means to him.  

From emotional expression to grounding moments, music can be a skill we use without even realising it, and this episode dives into how and why it works. 

headspace resources: 

headspace – learn how to handle tough times 
headspace – what is anxiety and the effects on mental health
headspace – tips for a healthy headspace 
headspace centres – find your local service 
headspace work & study – free support for work, study and career stress 

Check out towns:

townstownstowns - Instagram

towns - Spotify

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast platform. 

This episode was created by Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Aston (headspace sessions guest and lead singer of towns), Ben (headspace sessions co‑host), and Santi (headspace sessions co‑host). 

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Marion, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Onkaparinga, and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centres’ Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative. 

Produced by Claire (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide). Recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide. 

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of Country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide). 

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide‑prevention support, please contact: Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia) 

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice. 

Social media is a huge part of everyday life for young people, but it doesn’t always leave us feeling good. 

From doom scrolling and comparison, to feeling pressure to always be available, social media can impact our mental health in ways we don’t always notice. 

In this episode, we explore the reality of FOMO, doom scrolling, and online comparison, and why social media can feel so hard to switch off, even when it’s affecting our mood, sleep, or self-esteem. 

headspace resources: 

• headspace – Social Media  

• headspace – Sleep and Screen Time  

• headspace Centres – find your local service 

• headspace Work & Study – free support for work, study and career stress 

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform. 

This episode was created by Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Beth (headspace sessions co-host), Ben (headspace sessions co-host) and Santi (headspace sessions co-host). 

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Marion, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Onkaparinga, and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative. 

Produced by Claire (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide). Recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide. 

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of Country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide). 

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact: 

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) 

• Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia) 

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice. 

Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown… sometimes itlooks like pushing through, feeling exhausted for no reason, or losing motivation for things you once enjoyed.

In this episode, we unpack what burnout really is, why itshows up so often for young people, and how everyday pressures like work, study, social expectations, and online comparison can slowly drain your energy.

If you’ve been feeling worn down, stuck, or stretched toothin, this episode is for you.

headspace resources:

• headspace – Managing Stress and Burnout
• headspace – Sleep and Mental Health
• headspace Centres – find your local service
• headspace Work & Study – free support for work, study and career stress

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or via Spotify, ApplePodcasts or your favourite podcast platform.

This episode was created by Jaime (headspace sessionspodcast content developer), Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Beth (headspace sessions co-host), and Santi (headspace sessions co-host).

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspaceMarion, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Onkaparinga, and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.

Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide). Recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of Country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicideprevention support, please contact:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast arefrom young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.

In part 2 of our neurodivergence spotlight, we’re joined by Esther Fidock, clinical educator and founder of The Neuro Nurture Collective, for a deeper conversation about what it means to be neuro-affirming.

Esther explores how young people experience neurodivergence in everyday life; unpacking terms like masking and shares practical ways to support neurodivergent young people at school, work, and in friendships.

Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, supporting someone who is, or just curious about how to be a better ally, this episode is full of insight and hope.

headspace resources:

• headspace – what is autism?
• headspace – what is ADHD?
• headspace Centres – find your local service
• headspace Work & Study – free, inclusive career and study support

Neurodivergent Resources:  

• The Neuro Nurture Collective – Assessments and therapy: https://www.theneuronurturecollective.com/
• Reframing Autism – Education, advocacy and community: https://reframingautism.org.au/
• ADHD Australia – Awareness and practical support: https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/
• Amaze – Autism support and inclusion resources: https://www.amaze.org.au/
• Apps for executive functioning skills: https://adayinourshoes.com/apps-executive-functioning-adults-students/
• The Year I Met My Brain – Matilda Boseley
• The ADHD Brain Buddy – Matilda Boseley
• Colour Me Neurospicy
• Neurodivergent Burnout: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autism-and-adhd-burnout/srsltid=AfmBOoqgCAGnM2mjZMIN8GHsOuOAyyHEzdhmt2FeBvQ-8RRjbmvaJ1CT
• Spoon Theory: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/the-neurodivergent-spoon-drawer-spoon-theory-foradhders-and-autists/srsltid=AfmBOop0XFRk3swBFezBd1nZNP4J-yqMkHLBogBzb6AeVnp5xgHHdbLR

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or via Spotify,Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform.

This episode was created by Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide) and Esther Fidock (clinical educator and founder of The Neuro Nurture Collective).

To learn more about headspace centres, visit: https://headspace.org.au/ or connect with your local headspace centre on social media.

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspaceEdinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.

Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia)

• Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia)

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcastare from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.

We all experience and process the world differently... and that’s what makes our brains so incredible.  

In this episode, our hosts chat all things neurodiversity; unpacking what it means to be neurodivergent, why masking is so common, and the unique strengths that come with thinking differently. 

They share reflections, stories, and laughs as they explore how neurodivergence shapes day-to-day life, from social expectations to those brain moments we can all relate to. 

headspace resources:  

headspace – what is autism?  

headspace – what is ADHD?  

headspace Centres – find your local service 

headspace Work & Study – free, inclusive career and study support 

Neurodivergent Resources:   

Reframing Autism – Education, advocacy and community: https://reframingautism.org.au/ 

ADHD Australia – Awareness and practical support: https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/ 

Amaze – Autism support and inclusion resources: https://www.amaze.org.au/ 

Apps for executive functioning skills

The Year I Met My Brain – Matilda Boseley  

The ADHD Brain Buddy – Matilda Boseley  

Colour Me Neurospicy  

Neurodivergent Burnout

Spoon Theory

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform.  

This episode was created by Adam (headspace sessions podcast content developer), Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Santi (headspace sessions co-host), Beth (headspace sessions co-host), Jaime (headspace sessions podcast content developer) and Ben (headspace sessions co-host).  

To learn more about headspace centres, visit: https://headspace.org.au/ or connect with your local headspace centre on social media.  

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.  

Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.  

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).  

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact:  

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) 

• Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia) 

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice. 

Cultural identity is a big part of who we are... it shapes our values, how we connect with others, and how we understand ourselves. For many young people, growing up with multiple cultures can feel empowering, but it can also bring challenges, especially when balancing family expectations with personal identity. 

In this episode, our hosts share stories and reflections on what culture means to them and open space for lived experiences of navigating cultural identity in Australia.  

headspace resources:  

headspace – Cultural Diversity 

headspace – Identity and Mental Health 

headspace Centres – find your local service 

headspace Work & Study – free, culturally inclusive career and study support 

Multicultural youth and community support:  

MYSA – Multicultural Youth SA: mysa.com.au 

AMES Australia: Support for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers – ames.net.au 

CMY (Centre for Multicultural Youth) (national resources): cmy.net.au 

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health: Resources and services tailored for CALD communities - embracementalhealth.org.au  

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform.  

This episode was created by Jaime (headspace sessions podcast content developer), Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Santi (headspace sessions co-host) and Ben (headspace sessions co-host).  

To learn more about headspace centres, visit: https://headspace.org.au/ or connect with your local headspace centre on social media.  

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.  

Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.  

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).  

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact:  

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) 

• Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia) 

  
  

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice. 

You can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely. Formany young people, loneliness is a common but rarely spoken about experience.

In this episode, our hosts talk openly about what lonelinessreally feels like, why it happens, and how connection makes a difference. From personal reflections to practical ideas on finding your people in Adelaide, we’ll explore how to build relationships that support good mental health.

If you’d like to learn more about loneliness and connection, check out these resources:

• https://headspace.org.au/assets/Factsheets/headspace_understanding-loneliness_Fact-Sheet_FA01_DIGI.pdf
• https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/create-connections/

Watch our video podcast now on YouTube or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform.

This episode was created by Jaime (headspace sessionspodcast content developer), Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Santi (headspace sessions co-host) and Beth (headspace sessions co-host).

To learn more about headspace centres, visit: https://headspace.org.au/ or connect with your local headspace centre on social media.

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspaceEdinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.

Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicideprevention support, please contact:

-         Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia)

-         Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia)

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast arefrom young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.

Places in Adelaide to find connections:

• Salty Sips: https://www.instagram.com/saltysipsadl/?hl=en
• Park Run: https://www.parkrun.com.au/
• Hobby Club: https://www.instagram.com/hobbyclubadl/?hl=en
• Hot Human Walk: https://www.instagram.com/adelaidehothumanwalk/?hl=en
• Feast Queer Youth Drop In: https://www.facebook.com/feastdropin/
• Saturday Club: https://www.instagram.com/saturdayclubadelaide/
• Climate Volunteering: https://www.aycc.org.au/volunteer
• The Foundry: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrybysyc/
• SA Youth Forum: https://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/community/programs/youth-week/
• Queer Quest: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/portadelaide/queer-quest-2/
• Neurodivergent Crew: https://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/whats-on/adelaide-neurodivergent-crew-social-get-together/
• Living Youth Reference Group: https://www.unley.sa.gov.au/Community-services/For-young-people/Living-Young-Reference-Group
• Youth Concert Band: https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Community-Recreation/Youth/Music-and-Arts/Youth-Concert-Band
• Smash @Burnside: https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Whats-On/Youth-Events/Smash-Burnside
• Teen Book Club: https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Whats-On/Library-Events/Teen-Book-Club-2025
• The Hangout: https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Whats-On/Youth-Events/The-Hangout-Glenunga-Hub
• Volleyball: https://www.unley.sa.gov.au/Events-directory/GCC-25-Goodwood-Volleyball-Association
• MBSL: https://basketballsa.com.au/msbl/

Starting a new mental health service, or even asking for help, can feel a little daunting. In this episode, we’re stripping it right back and answering your questions. Who are we? What do we actually do? And how can you access us?  

Tune in to hear our brand-new co-hosts for Season 5 share their experiences of hearing about headspace for the first time and how headspace can support you with more than just mental health.  

headspace Sessions Podcast Adelaide is about all things youth mental health. Each episode features topical content that is handpicked by the young creative team as well as special guests, experts and practical advice delivered in an educational, engaging and inspirational format.

Led by headspace Adelaide, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups.

Our headspace centres are part of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing support to young people aged 12-25 going through a tough time.

Recorded on Kaurna Country.

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed our podcasts are from young people involved at our Sonder-led headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.

Resources mentioned: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/