This week on Talk Therapy To Me, we are joined by Anastasia Rose Le (she/her), Deputy Chair of the Victorian Pride Centre, governance leader, and 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women Change Agent.

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This week on Wellness Wednesdays, Trent, Ashley and Maxi are talking all things volunteering for National Volunteer Week. From our own stories at JOY to the mental health benefits of giving time, we explore why volunteering can build connection, purpose and community — especially in queer and multicultural spaces.

We also get real about the other side: boundaries, burnout, and how to find a volunteer role that actually fits your energy, values and life.

Because volunteering isn’t just about being selfless, sometimes it’s about finding where you belong.

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This week on Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi unpack shame, the quiet “something’s wrong with me” feeling, the “I’m too much,” and the “not queer enough” thoughts many of us carry.

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Tonight on Talk Therapy To Me, we’re talking about friendship in queer spaces, not just dating, but how we actually build connection and find our people.

A lot of people tell us that even when they’re surrounded by community, they can still feel lonely. So this episode is about unpacking that: what friendship in queer spaces really looks like, why it can sometimes feel hard to enter, and what helps people move from just meeting… to actually feeling connected.

We’re joined by Jamie (Speed Mating), Ben (LGBT+ Social Hub Melbourne), and T (Euphoria Social) – three amazing community organisers creating spaces for people to show up, connect, and build something real.

Together, we explore the awkwardness, the courage it takes to show up, and the small moments that turn into meaningful friendships.

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This Wellness Wednesday, Trent, Ashley and Maxi are talking about psychosocial safety at work: what it really means, and how work can impact our mental health in ways we don’t always notice. We unpack the subtle signs that something isn’t quite right, explore why mental health-related work stress can take longer to recover from, and what the “right to disconnect” actually looks like in real life. We also touch on what to do when the stress keeps coming back, and how we can better support ourselves through it. As always, we keep it real, relatable, and a little bit cheeky, because work might be serious, but talking about it doesn’t have to be.

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In this episode, Maxi and Ashley explore what depression can really look like. We unpack how to recognise the signs (even when you seem “fine” on the outside), ways to support yourself and others, and what it means when depression comes back. With a mix of real talk, lived experience, and affirmations that don’t suck, this episode is a gentle reminder that you’re not alone and support is always available.

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In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi explore something we don’t talk about enough: the emotional comedown after achieving something meaningful. Whether it’s launching an event, reaching a long-awaited goal, or finally getting the thing you worked so hard for… why doesn’t it always feel as good as we expected?

Joined by T (they/them) from Euphoria Social (thank you for inviting us!!!), we reflect on the recent 314 Movement launch and unpack the quieter, more complex side of success, the crash after the high, the unexpected fatigue, and the way imposter syndrome can creep in just when we thought we “made it.”

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This week on Wellness Wednesday, the three of us- Trent, Ashley and Maxi, unpack the psychology of goal-setting and why tiny, consistent changes might matter more than dramatic transformations.

We explore the “1% better” philosophy of incremental growth, break down how SMART goals can support mentally healthy planning, and discuss why so many goals fail in the first place.

We also reflect on stories of people who achieved incredible things later in life, asking whether success is about talent, timing, or simply persistence.

And one of our biggest takeaways?

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In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, hosts Ashley and Maxi talk about workplace burnout, with a focus on how burnout can uniquely impact LGBTQIA+ communities. They are joined by Brendan and Chris from GAYFL, who share their perspectives from both community and workplace spaces.

Together, the conversation explores what burnout actually looks like day-to-day, the difference between stress and occupational burnout, why queer people may face additional pressures in professional environments, and how to recognise the early warning signs. The team also discusses what workplaces often get wrong about burnout, what genuinely helps people recover, and practical ways to protect your energy and wellbeing.

As always, the episode blends honest conversations about mental health with practical insights, lived experiences, and a reminder that burnout is never a personal failure.

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Tonight on Talk Therapy To Me, we unpack anxiety, but through a queer lens. Why does anxiety sometimes feel louder, stickier, or more exhausting for LGBTQIA+ folks? What happens when your nervous system has learned to scan for safety for years? Ashley shares her personal experience with anxiety and social battery limits, Maxi reflects on queer hypervigilance in everyday moments, and we answer two listener questions about relationship anxiety and identity exploration.

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