Pushin’ Through Blu

Pushin’ Through Blu

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  • Ep.005 - Kazleberry's Story - Living your best life with a mental illness

    Welcome to the 'Pushin’ Through Blu' Podcast. 

    On Episode 5, Kazleberry shares her story and experiences: 

    - growing up from an early age with Chronic Depression with Anxious Distress, and Boarderline Personality Disorder

    - how important it is to be open and honest, and to communicate about your own mental health, to those trusted people around you if you find you are struggling

    - to be sure to validate your own feelings and experiences. To know they are there, that they do / can happen  

    - her own ongoing experiences with seeking professional help, from the very early stages to now, as well as being on medication

    - how important it is to seek professional help, but also the importance of seeking help from those that specialise in the areas of mental illness that is best related to you

    - understand that this may involve 'trial and error' in finding the best mental health professional for you, but to try not get discouraged and to continue pushing to seek help if needed

    - among many things, Kaz is a online content creator and regular Twitch streamer. In the episode, she shares her perspective on how these social connects may help with one's mental health, but also discussed some of the disadvantages that is important to be aware of and to recognise

    - Kaz also shares some of her techniques and ways in which she looks after her own mental health and the power she finds associated with positive and motivational quotes, discovered or reflected upon at times when needed the most .  

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    Kazleberry is sharing her own experiences with mental illness, in an effort to bring awareness to mental health, to offer support to others to start a conversation, to reach out for help and that it's ok not to be ok, that the bad times do pass and that help and support are available.

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    If you find value in this podcast or feel it may help someone you know, please make sure you share it. 

    Also, if you can rate - review - subscribe to the podcast, it really goes a long way in helping us share these important stories and messages to help others. 

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    Australian Support Contacts 

    Lifeline: 13 11 14 

    Lifeline Texting Service: 0477 131 114 

    Beyondblue: 1300 224 636 

    Information on the 'Mental Health Care Plan':

    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-care-plan

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    Kazleberry can be found on:

    Twitch: twitch.tv/kazleberry

    Twitter: @kazleberry 

    Instagram: @kazleberry 

    Go give this amazing girl some love and support! 

    Make sure you're following her across the socials to check out all the creative content she is producing.

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    You can also follow us on: 

    Twitter: @pushnthroughblu 

    Instagram: @pushintroughblu 

    Facebook: @pushinthroughblu 

    #ShareYourStory #MuchLove 

    55 min
  • SIDE NOTE - Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing This Christmas
    Welcome to the 'Pushin’ Through Blu' Podcast.
    This is our first 'Side Note' episode. No guests. No stories. Where we unpack a topic of discussion, help share some advice, and try bring value and conversation to you the community.
    In the lead up to Christmas and New Years, I wanted to record a quick episode, in an effort to reach out to those that may struggle around this time of year. Whether that be from financial stress, spending time with family, being away from family and friends, packed calendars, or the massive to-do-list pleasures, it can become overwhelming.
    Thanks to the advice shared by Australia's 'Black Dog Institute', on this episode I unpack some of these tips and advice points that others may consider implementing when looking after their own mental wellbeing this Christmas period.
    Remember to take care of yourself, as well as those around you, and enjoy yourself.
    Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas & New Years!
    #MuchLove xo
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    Black Dog Institute
    Article: "12 Ways to Beat Christmas Stress" - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/news-detail/2018/11/29/12-ways-to-beat-christmas-stress
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    Guys, as always - if you find value in this podcast or feel it may help someone you know, please make sure you share it.
    Also, if you can rate - review - subscribe to the podcast, it really goes a long way in helping us share these important stories and messages to help others.
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    Australian Support Contacts
    Beyondblue - Ph: 1300 224 636
    Lifeline Australia - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention - Ph: 13 11 14
    Lifeline Texting Service: 0477 131 114
    Black Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
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    You can also follow us on:
    Twitter: @pushnthroughblu
    Instagram: @pushintroughblu
    Facebook: @pushinthroughblu
    #ShareYourStory #MentalHealthAwareness
    7 min
  • Ep.004 - Simon's Story - Tension Headaches, Anxiety & Depression
    Welcome to the 'Pushin’ Through Blu' Podcast.
    On Episode 4, Simon shares his story:
    - growing up in a large family of 6 children, with a strict religious upbringing, where keeping quiet and bottling up your emotions became second nature
    - the struggles to meet other's expectations of adapting to a stereo typed 'manly bloke' personality profile
    - his experiences with traumatic nightmares during his late teens and the affects this played with early signs of anxiety and depression
    - his ongoing battles with tension headaches
    - Simon also shares his and his wife's journey with having children, the stresses associated with early parenthood and the affects unexpected life changes can play on one's mental health
    - the struggle to have conversations about his mental health, but the immediate feelings of support and reassurance when he did
    - from his own experiences, what advice he today would like to provide others that may be going through the same or similar thoughts and feelings
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    Simon is sharing his story, in an effort to bring awareness to mental health, to offer support to others to start having conversations, to reach out for help and that it's ok not to be ok, that the bad times do pass and that help and support is available.
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    If you find value in this podcast or feel it may help someone you know, please make sure you share it.
    Also, if you can rate - review - subscribe to the podcast, it really goes a long way in helping us share these important stories and messages to help others.
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    Australian Support Contacts
    Lifeline: 13 11 14
    Lifeline Texting Service: 0477 131 114
    Beyondblue: 1300 224 636
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    Simon's on Twitter: @precisepath
    Simon's Apple Podcast on Twitter: @applesliceau
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    You can also follow us on:
    Twitter: @pushnthroughblu
    Instagram: @pushintroughblu
    Facebook: @pushinthroughblu
    #ShareYourStory #MuchLove
    1 hr 29 min
  • Ep.003 - Torie's Story - Postnatal Depression and Psychosis
    Welcome to the 'Pushin' Through Blu' Podcast.
    On Episode 3, Torie shares her story postpartum after the birth of her daughter, Lily-Rose, in an effort to help bring awareness to Postnatal Mental Health, and offer support and advice to other expecting or new born parents from her own journey.
    Torie shares her journey:
    - the news of her pregnancy (first time mum)
    - those initial few months following the birth of her little girl
    - how those closest to her saw signs that something wasn't right with Torie
    - what initial actions her family took that saw Torie receiving treatment at the Gold Coast Lavender Unit
    - how Torie and her family responded to the diagnosis
    - Torie's experiences with Electroconvulsive Treatment (also known as ECT), and
    - what advice Torie now shares with other expecting or new born parents who may be going through their own postpartum journey.
    If you find value in this podcast or feel it may help someone you know, please make sure you share it.
    Also, if you can rate - review - subscribe to the podcast, it really helps us out a lot in sharing these important stories and messages.
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    Torie's Blog Address: torieannagatfield.com
    Australian Support Contacts
    Life Line: 13 11 14
    PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia: 1300 726 306
    https://www.panda.org.au/
    You can also follow us on:
    Instagram: @pushintroughblu
    Facebook: @pushinthroughblu
    Twitter: pushnthroughblu
    #ShareYourStory #MuchLove
    43 min
  • Ep.002 - My Story - Depression & Anxiety
    Welcome to the 'Pushin' Through Blu' Podcast.
    When asking others to be brave and to share their stories with metal health, I believe it's only appropriate that I lead by example, with sharing my own.
    Episode 2 deep dives into my own personal story, living with depression and anxiety.
    My story also looks at:
    - the origin of where it all began for me
    - triggers
    - recognising that I needed help
    - the process in asking for help and seeking professional advice
    - through trail and error, what I found to help me manage my thoughts and feelings
    - my $0.02 in what I have learnt from where I was to where I am today.
    "Remember, no storm lasts forever. Hold on. Be brave. Have faith. Every storm is temporary and we're never alone".
    If you find value in this podcast or feel may help someone you know, it would mean the world to me if you can share it - rate - review - subscribe - let me know your thoughts.
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    You can also follow us on:
    Instagram: @pushintroughblu
    Facebook: @pushinthroughblu
    Twitter: pushnthroughblu
    #ShareYourStory #perspective
    15 min
  • Ep.001 - Introduction to PTB and Mental Health
    Welcome to the 'Pushin Through Blu' Podcast.
    In this episode, we take a look at what the PTB Podcast is all about, as well as introducing some general information regarding mental health and mental illnesses.
    If you find value in this podcast or feel it may help someone you know, it would mean the world to me if you can share it - rate - review - subscribe - let me know your thoughts.
    Thanks for your support!
    #ShareYourStory
    You can also follow us on...
    Instagram: @pushintroughblu
    Facebook: @pushinthroughblu
    Twitter: pushnthroughblu
    4 min
  • Important Disclosure Message - Please Listen (RECOMMENDED)
    Welcome to the 'Pushin Through Blu' Podcast.
    **IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ**
    For any new listeners of the podcast , we recommend you take 1 min of your time to listen to this 'important disclosure message' before listening to the episodes available on this podcast.
    Thank you
    #ShareYourStory
    You can also follow us on...
    Instagram: @pushintroughblu
    Facebook: @pushinthroughblu
    Twitter: pushnthroughblu
    2 min
  • Mission Statement

    Welcome to the 'Pushin' Through Blu' Podcast. This is a quick introduction episode to share our 'Mission Statement', why the 'Pushin' Through Blu' Podcast was created and how we hope to offer strength and insight through the stories and experiences of others. Thank you for your support! #ShareYourStory You can also follow us on... Instagram: @pushintroughblu Facebook: @pushinthroughblu Twitter: @pushnthroughblu

    2 min

About Pushin’ Through Blu

From the publisher's feed

An interview podcast sharing stories of peoples' mental health journeys, created in an effort to help start conversations and break through the stigma surrounding mental health.