Unleash the Beast

Donna Thistlethwaite shares how she is now thriving after surviving a significant mental health experience and an attempt to end her own life. Donna encourages listeners to build resilience and normalise discussions about mental health.

70% of Australians gamble at least once a year and for many, it is never a problem. For some, it becomes a life-controlling issue that can impact their financial security, their relationships as well as their physical and mental wellbeing.

With more than 100 years of combined experience in nursing and medical practice, our guests discuss the impact of a global public health crisis on the medical community and the importance of caring for carers.

Matt Gregg chats with champion Power Lifter Bianca Daniel and Margaret Maloney, a legendary marathon runner about how their elite sporting achievements have helped them develop strong mental resilience and mental wellbeing.

TOPIC: Developing mental resilience & strong mental wellbeing

GUESTs: Bianca Daniel and Margaret Maloney

Bianca Daniel: At 29 years old, Bianca is a former Olympic Weightlifter, champion Powerlifter, Personal Trainer and business owner. Bianca understands the need to create a sense of balance in life and the importance of developing and maintaining a strong mental attitude. Bianca's philosophy for life is summed up in four words...Eat | Sleep | Conquer | Repeat.

Margaret Maloney: Age is no barrier for Margaret who, at 62 has all of the world's marathons and covers hundreds of kilometres every year as she runs the streets of Toowoomba (and the world). Having competed in some of the world's most prestigious running events and having worked for years in a hospital emergency ward, Margaret understands stress. Margaret has learned how to push through barriers and face challenges both in life and in competition.

A discussion about mental health amongst Indigenous Australian people.

It's important to take time for our mental health when we're feeling good

so that when we're not, we know how to look after ourselves. We need to ...

1. Take time to Learn (about Mental Health, what it is, what is not, why it is important, etc)

2. Take time to Listen (to others stories, listen to those you love, listen to your own body,

listen to the signs that you or someone you know is unwell, etc)

3. Take time to Live (be educated, energised and empowered to manage your mental health)

Michelle Wiersma, Darren Tomlinson, Lib McNaughton and Cathy Leask join in conversation to discuss some practical ways of helping someone who may be considering suicide.

Matt Gregg catches up with Ed and Dan from Trade Mutt and Bella Reynolds who has been coaching men in blue collar industries for years.

They speak about ways of applying a positive approach to men's mental health and the conditions that need to occur before Shift Happens!

Led by Michelle Wiersma, this conversation with Derek Tuffield, Lib McNaughton and Matt Gregg from Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland involves a discussion about how you can support the mental health of yourself and others.

Empathise, humanise, sympathise - support begets support

Helen Everingham in conversation with entertainer John Schumann