The Lived Experience

Send us a text Thanks to everyone for their support of the podcast in 2022! In today's episode, I talk about where I have been and why I have been gone for so long; I hope you can apply some of the themes I discuss in this episode. If you want to be a guest in 2023, please reach out via the website and send me a message. Support the show Visit the website www.livedexperiencepodcast.com Leave a review - https://www.livedexperiencepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Donate to the cos...

Send us a text Belinda Agnew is a highly successful business owner, tech entrepreneur, and podcast host who shares her story about growing up with a single mother with alcohol addiction. Despite various challenges and leaving school in year 9, Belinda shares her journey and approach to how she has gone on to be successful. We also talk about mental health in the workplace and the damage that social media is currently doing. Huge thanks to Belinda for her time and op...

Send us a text Genevieve Bailey’s films have screened in 50 countries, winning over 30 awards to date. With a background in short drama, comedy, and music videos, I AM ELEVEN (2011), her ambitious first feature documentary, was shot in 15 countries and 12 languages. It received critical acclaim and a theatrical release in Australia spanning over eight months, including a record 26 weeks at Cinema Nova in Melbourne. I AM ELEVEN was named New York Times Critic's Pick when it opened cinemas. G...

Carly Evans AKA Coach Carly, reached out to the podcast to share her story about her multiple experiences with mental health and illness.Carly was in a relationship for years with someone who had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder and shares a lot of stories about those experiences. Carly also discusses trauma in detail and provides a lot of good advice on this important subject, which is not often spoken about. Carly also works in the mental health space as a coach, energy practitioner, and ...

Send us a text Missy is a listener of the podcast in the USA and reached out via email, so I invited her to share her experience of being raised by a mother with Schizophrenia. Missy, in this interview, provides excellent insights and personal stories about her childhood experiences. We also talk about how it has affected her and the positive experiences she has gained from it. Big thanks to Missy for sharing her story; she has a book coming out soon, so stay tuned for that when it's relea...

Send us a text Peter Wasielewski reached out to share his story about addiction, his mental health battle, and a different way to view recovery. Peter also uses his lived experience within the criminal justice system in the UK to help others with similar issues he has faced and beaten. He documents his experience on his Instagram account @ambitiousprofessionalshub Big thanks to Peter for reaching out and sharing his story. Support the show Visit the website www.livedexperiencepo...

Send us a text What do my mum and Kanye West have in common? In today's episode, I talk about some recent comments from Kanye West regarding his Bipolar Disorder and how what affects young carers everywhere is now playing out on a larger scale in public. I haven't read or heard anything said online about what I will cover in today's quick solo episode. We have just passed 3k downloads as well, so thank you for the support! Get in touch or follow the below for more...

Send us a text If you like to be a guest on the podcast, please get in touch with me via https://www.livedexperiencepodcast.com/contact/ Or via a message on my social media accounts. I am looking to share stories that aren't covered that often in the mental health awareness movement. A lot of my guests have come from reaching out to me, so please don't feel shy about putting yourself forward. Your story is important, and I would love to share it. Looking forward to heari...

Send us a text This is one of the most important episodes I have recorded! If you have a parent with a severe mental illness or know someone who does, they need to hear this episode which is all about this topic. Bill Campos is Chief Executive Officer of ICLA | Clinical Psychologist BSc MA (Psych) MPsych FAPsS | Director | Social Researcher. Bill also has a mother with Bipolar Disorder, and for the very first time, I was privileged enough for Bill to feel comfortable enough with me to shar...

Send us a text Michael Donehue is a mental health advocate, clothing brand owner, and the national services manager for ADES Australia, which specialises in delivering education programs Australia-wide. Michael is also an accredited MHFA trainer who shares his story in detail about his mental health journey to help others, especially young men. If you know anyone in your life who is struggling, this is a great listen or an episode you can forward to them. Michaels Clothing Brand - https...