Today on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, I’m joined by the remarkable Greg Gould — a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose voice carries both power and deep emotional truth. Greg’s music has a raw authenticity and extraordinary vocal range captured hearts across the country.

Since then, Greg has built a career anchored in honesty, vulnerability, and using music as a bridge toward healing and human connection. His newest release, “All That Glitters,” a stunning collaboration with Karise Eden, continues that legacy with a soulful, heartfelt look at what truly matters beneath the surface.

Greg’s courage in sharing his story, both on and off the stage, has made him a powerful advocate for mental health and a voice of hope for so many navigating their own journeys.

Discover Greg's amazing work here:

Greg Gould Singer Songwriter

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About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

In this episode of Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, we sit down with Sam Mitchell—the inspiring creator of Autism Rocks and Rolls.

Discover more about Sam's amazing work here - https://autismrocksandrolls.com/

Sam is a powerful advocate and storyteller who uses his platform to challenge stereotypes, celebrate neurodiversity, and share what life on the autism spectrum is really like.

Through honesty, humour, and a deep commitment to breaking stigma, he’s built a global community where autistic voices are heard, valued, and uplifted.

Join us as Sam opens up about his journey, his advocacy, and the change he hopes to spark in a world that’s still learning how to listen.

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If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, please complete the form on my website - https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/podcasts/

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

Today on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, I’m joined by country and rock singer–songwriter James Keith, an artist whose music carries a rare kind of optimism, gratitude and a genuine connection to life. James has a gift for writing songs that don’t shy away from life’s challenges, yet somehow leave you feeling lighter, steadier, and more connected to hope.

His storytelling reminds us that music can be a powerful companion on the hard days and a spark of joy on the good ones — a reminder that we’re never walking this road alone.

Discover James amazing music here -

https://www.jameskeith.au/

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If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, please complete the form on my website - https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/podcasts/

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

On today’s episode of Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, we’re joined by Sharon Grocott, CEO of WayAhead and a passionate advocate for mental health reform. Sharon brings a deeply personal lens to her work, shaped by her lived experience navigating family mental health challenges and her own breast cancer journey.

With decades of leadership in social services and a fierce commitment to systemic change, Sharon is raising awareness about the urgent need for trauma‑informed, compassionate care from the medical industry — especially for those in crisis. Her voice is one of empathy, insight, and action, and we’re honoured to share her story.

Discover more:
Website: https://wayahead.org.au

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If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental HealthMatters: Voices of Change, please comment and Susan will be in touch.

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces wherecreativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

Today on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, I’m joined by emerging singer–songwriter MUKI, an artist whose work is shaped by honesty, dedication, and a deep commitment to growth. In this conversation, we explore how mental health weaves its way into his songwriting process, influencing the emotional depth behind tracks like “Gasoline” and “Reflections.”

MUKI opens up about the perseverance and resilience it takes to create from a place of truth—how music becomes both an outlet and a mirror, helping him navigate the harder moments while offering something real and relatable to listeners. His journey is a powerful reminder that creativity and healing often walk side by side.

Discover MUKI's amazing sounds here:

Spotify

Bandcamp

YouTube

Instagram

Tik Tok

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If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, please complete the form on my website - https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/podcasts/

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

I’m delighted to share a very special interview with Leanne Sheargold from Puregold Holistic Wellbeing.

Leanne brings a wealth of wisdom and compassion to her work, guiding people toward balance and vitality through holistic practices that nurture both body and spirit. In our conversation, we dive into her journey from trauma and abuse and her healing journey; from the philosophy behind Puregold Holistic Wellbeing, and the ways she helps others reconnect with their inner strength and wellbeing.

This episode is all about embracing holistic health, finding joy in self-discovery, and learning how small, mindful practices can create profound change. So, settle in, and let’s step into this inspiring dialogue with Leanne Sheargold.

Discover more:

https://www.puregoldholisticwellbeing.com/

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If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, please comment and Susan will be in touch.

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

This week on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, I’m joined by the luminous Chloe Violette—singer, songwriter, and the creative force behind the stunning debut album Colourfast.

Chloe brings a rare blend of honesty, vulnerability, and artistic courage to her music, weaving stories that sit right at the intersection of emotion, identity, and lived experience. Her new album is a powerful first offering, rich with colour, texture, and truth, and I’m so excited to share her voice and her journey with you.

Search 'Chloe Violette Singer Songerwriter' or discover more about Chloe's work here - Chloe Violette

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If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental HealthMatters: Voices of Change, please complete the form on my website - https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/podcasts/

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

I’m honoured to introduce a guest whose advocacy isas bold as it is compassionate. Saranna Schultz is a powerful voice for disability rights, a person living with cerebral palsy, and a passionate advocate with CP Active—a movement led by people with lived experience, working to create systemic change and amplify disabled voices across Australia.

Saranna brings insight, humour, and fierce determination toevery conversation. Whether she’s speaking on access, representation, or the everyday realities of living with CP, she reminds us that advocacy isn’t just policy—it’s personal, relational, and deeply human.

We’ll be talking about identity, inclusion, and what itmeans to lead with lived experience. So settle in, and let’s listen deeply.

Reach out to Saranna -

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saranna-schultz/

CP Active Champions - https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/news-stories/cpactive-champions-meet-key-politician-to-step-up-blaze-the-trail-campaign/

CP Active News -

https://cpactive.org.au/news/

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If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental HealthMatters: Voices of Change, please comment and Susan will be in touch.

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces wherecreativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

Today, my guest is Jason Kenner from Melbourne Music Therapy, a passionate practitioner who brings rhythm, melody, and creativity into the heart of healing.

Jason has dedicated his work to showing how music can open doors to emotional expression, resilience, and connection—especially for those navigating mental health challenges. From clinical practice to community outreach, he’s helping people discover how sound and song can transform lives.

We’ll be exploring the science, the stories, and the soul behind music therapy, and how it can empower individuals to find their voice and reclaim their sense of self. So, stay tuned—this conversation promises to be both inspiring and deeply resonant.

Melbourne Music Therapy
📞 Phone: +61 3 8595 3005
🌐 Website: melbournemusictherapy.com/

Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) – thenational governing body for music therapy in Australia
🌐 Website: austmta.org.au

Be My Guest

If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental HealthMatters: Voices of Change, please comment and Susan will be in touch.

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces wherecreativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

Today we meet Sally-Ann Charnock, who guides us through holistic counselling and women’s workshops designed to nurture resilience and self‑discovery. She shares how you can find pathways through grief, drawing from her own journey of healing after the loss of her son, Guy. Her work shows you that even in the deepest pain, there is room for growth, connection, and gentle restoration.

You are invited to explore tools, conversations, and practices that help you reclaim your inner wisdom, strengthen your community, and embrace the change you want to see in the world.

Reach out to Sally-Ann here - 

sallyanncharnock@gmail 

Be My Guest

If you’re interested in being a guest on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change, please comment and Susan will be in touch.

About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.