The current economic climate feels rather precarious and many of us feel uneasy - and even scared - about our financial wellbeing, especially during the cost-of-living crisis.

Never fear, Converge has you covered with this special edition of Thrive. We're joined by financial expert, Cate, who offers many great tips and tricks for regaining control of your money, ways to reduce and budget, and why that Netflix subscription or morning coffee could be costing you more than you think!

In the evolving work environment, having the right organisational culture for your employees is paramount. However, does it address employee wellbeing, and does it explore psychosocial risk?

In our latest episode of the Thrive Podcast, our guest - who you may recognise from our past episode: "What is Psychosocial Risk" - Brett Webb offers deep insight into workplace culture. He also explores the need to place wellbeing at the forefront for an effective organisational culture to take hold.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy our latest insightful episode of Thrive!

In A Spotlight on Jade Nicholson Part 2, we dive deeper into Jade's story. Our Executive Director of Client Relationships has traversed a very interesting and inspiring journey. She details how she overcomes imposter syndrome, how she juggles family life and her professional life, how she builds a work-life balance strategy, and what it takes to become a leader—in addition to advice for all women and girls aspiring to reach a leadership position. She also provides a candid look into her personal life and why being a mum, especially to a child with a disability, is the best job in the world. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our final part of Breaking Barriers & Overcoming Hurdles: A Spotlight on Jade Nicholson!

In this episode of the THRIVE Podcast, titled "Breaking Barriers and Overcoming Hurdles" I sit down with Jade, our Executive Director of Client Relationships, to explore her inspiring career journey. Jade opens up about her path from starting in a contact center to becoming a key leader at Converge, highlighting the personal and professional challenges she navigated along the way. We delve into the impact of the pandemic on her role, the importance of setting boundaries, and how she balanced work with family life, especially during times of change. Join us for an insightful conversation about resilience, leadership, and the power of partnerships in mental health and wellbeing.

Welcome to the THRIVE Podcast! In this episode, New Year, New Me: Striving for Discipline, Not Perfection!, we dive into the world of New Year's resolutions with our Chief Clinical Officer, Kate Page. As we step into 2025, we explore why resolutions often fail and how to make them stick. Kate shares insights on setting realistic goals, the importance of incremental changes, and the power of accountability. We discuss overcoming setbacks, particularly for those dealing with addictions, and how to navigate these challenges without compromising mental well-being. Join us as we redefine resolutions, focusing on discipline over perfection and embracing the imperfect nature of being human. Whether you're aiming to quit smoking, learn a new skill, or achieve a career milestone, this episode offers practical advice to help you thrive in the new year.

We’re back this month with a brand-new episode of Thrive.

To welcome the New Year, our First Nations Lead, James Cripps, provides insight into issues and challenges facing First Nations people and communities.

This month is Australia Day, which is significantly challenging for many First Nations people. So, to promote inclusivity and ensure we’re all doing our part to support First Nations people, James offers practical advice on how to learn more about Indigenous communities, heritage, and culture.

You won’t want to miss this episode, so hit play, listen, learn, and enjoy!

*Trigger warning* This episode explores themes of suicide, poor mental health, and stigmatisation that some viewers may find distressing.

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast - your source for expert insights and advice on all things mental health and wellbeing.

With the festive season upon us, this month's episode is our holiday special. We'll explore the challenges that many face during this time of year, as well as the positives and how some festive spirit can be good for us.

But who's our special guest this month? We have the brilliant Tabitha Veness, one of Converge's Clinical Managers, providing her expert advice and insight.

So, sit back, relax, and listen to the latest episode of Thrive: Where Wellbeing Converges.

**Trigger warning** This episode explores themes of suicide, poor mental health, and stigmatisation that some viewers may find distressing.

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast - your source for expert insights and advice on all things mental health and wellbeing.

This month, we're talking about men's mental health. To help us navigate this challenging topic, we're joined by the amazing James Sclater, a registered psychologist and our National Learning Solutions Manager.

We explore sideways conversations, stigmas, and how to break down the barriers preventing men from seeking mental health support. This episode is sure to provide a new perspective, so take a listen, and most importantly, use these techniques to check in on your friends and family!

On episode 3 of Thrive, we're talking about psychosocial safety and how it impacts us all, including our workplace.

We're joined by our resident expert and National Psychosocial Safety Manager, Brett Webb, who offers essential advice and insights.

Take a listen and immerse yourself in the world of psychological safety.

Welcome to Thrive - Where Wellbeing Converges, your monthly podcast that explores all things mental health and wellbeing, with advice from our industry experts.

On episode 2, we have Converge's Chief Clinical Officer, Cate Page, who has years of industry and clinical experience. She outlines some of the best ways to overcome mental health challenges arising from inside and outside the workplace. And, she also explores and gives invaluable advice on how to ask our friends and family if they are okay.

This episode isn't one to miss, so sit back, relax, and listen to the latest episode of Thrive - Where Wellbeing Converges.

See you next time for episode 3!