The Lived Experience

Send us a text Tim shares his evolving relationship with bipolar disorder, highlighting how he learned to manage depression and the importance of accountability and support systems. He discusses practical strategies, tackling stigma, and finding purpose to foster resilience while navigating mental health challenges. • Managing the duration of depressive episodes • Importance of accountability in recovery • Establishing non-negotiables for mental health • Medication ma...

Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Sue, a dedicated listener who courageously steps forward to share her powerful story of living with Bipolar Disorder. Sue opens up about her personal journey, offering a raw and honest account of the challenges she has faced. As you listen, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the mistreatment individuals often endure within the system and the troubling lack of accountability that persists. Sue's story is a compelling r...

Send us a text Meet Missy Robinson, a powerhouse who has transformed her life from Australian Army service to becoming an inspirational mental health advocate, speaker, writer, and coach. Diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder following a traumatic sexual assault during her military service, Missy has battled Complex PTSD and Psychosis for two decades with remarkable resilience. Missy has graced the pages of the NY Post, Daily Mail, and Elle Magazine and made appearances on TV, radi...

Send us a text Miguel Manalo is a voice actor from New Jersey. Miguel is also the son of a schizophrenic mother who reached out to share his story. We discuss his journey and everything that comes with growing up with a mentally ill parent. Big thank you to Miguel for sharing his story on the podcast. Support the show Visit the website www.livedexperiencepodcast.com Leave a review - https://www.livedexperiencepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Donate to the costs associated ...

Send us a text Sue Stevenson is the founder of U-Turn Anxiety and has a unique approach to helping children and adults deal with anxiety. Sue is a wealth of information and has provided some free resources below and she has some great videos on her website as well about this topic. Sue's website - https://www.uturnanxiety.com.au/ 2 Free Resources from Sue are listed below. Top 25 Ways to Calm Your Mind & Body PDF https://shrtlnk.co/bGpHJ 5 Steps to Combatting Anxiety PDF⁣ https:/...

Send us a text I love people who do what my guest has done, to create a business that doesn't only help people but allows others to do so as well, whilst making a living is a truly remarkable achievement! Karen Gibb is the founder and CEO of Mind Marvels which is an award-winning franchise created by Karen Gibb. Karen is a fully qualified teacher and has prior experience in youth development and early years education. Karen taught young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs...

Send us a text In this episode, we engage in a candid conversation with Tim Beanland, a successful video marketer whose life and thriving business were abruptly disrupted by a family tragedy. The loss had a severe impact, plunging him into an 11-month-long depression, a struggle intensified by his existing battle with Bipolar Disorder. Tim shares his experience dealing with grief and the additional complications his mental health condition brought to the process of healing and recovery. His j...

Send us a text In this episode of Lived Experience Podcast, host Joel Kleber sits down with Rosemary Gattuso, a lawyer and family law court mediator, to discuss the topic of trauma and its impact on mental health. Rosemary shares her insights on the neuroscience behind behaviour and how trauma shapes our view of the world. Don't miss this deep and powerful conversation that sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of mental illness. Make sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the e...

Send us a text In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, host Kerry Atherton interviews Joel Kleber, host of The Lived Experience podcast, about growing up with a parent who struggled with mental health. Joel shares his defining moment of awareness at the age of seven and his traumatic experiences with his mother in psychiatric care. The episode focuses on the impact of parental mental health struggles on children, highlighting the need for support and understanding. [00:00:00] Parenta...

Send us a text In this episode, I speak with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men who is an experienced lived experience therapist and shares his journey with OCD, burnout, and therapy. The topics covered include: [00:04:10] "Debunking OCD misconceptions and personal experiences" [00:20:02] "Combating OCD with ERP and mindfulness practices" [00:25:39] "Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Values: Finding Joy Again" [00:35:33] "From High KPIs to Burnout: My Story" [00:47:17] "From Social Science to Mental...