Mad Mel’s Mic

Season Finale: Holding Space At Christmas


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Season 1 Finale; Episode 35

We close the season with a candid look at PTSD, support that actually helps, and the messy balance between ambition, health, and holidays. Music memories, first speaking gigs, and hard-won lessons shape a toolkit for getting through Christmas without losing yourself.

• deciding to pause for the year and return with interviews
• why Desperado still hits and why support matters more than fixing
• sport, injuries, and the Sydney Marathon dilemma
• the first official talk, clinician feedback, and refining the story
• sharing the podcast boldly and a lucky comedy‑night connection
• listener messages that validate lived experience
• how to support with texts, SUDS scale, and small, specific offers
• Christmas reminders: say no, take breaks, celebrate micro‑wins
• goals for more talks and consistent socials next year

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Song of the Week:

Desperado - The Eagles

https://youtu.be/-q93wc3-deU?si=COxU7-nH25nyJ3uf


How to Make Gravy - Paul Kelly

https://youtu.be/iYqIF2XkqKU?si=DCtdPUSGbwPK0L_W


Thought of the Week:

- Its ok if your struggling  - You are allowed to say no  - You are not a burden  - You are more important than other peoples expectations  - Christmas looks different for everyone  - Its ok to take breaks  - You are not alone   - Its ok if you need to just get through the day.

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Mad Mel’s MicBy Melissa Smith