Your Dose: Raw, Real Conversations on Mental Health – Stories That Make You Feel Less Alone.

In this episode, we speak with Erin who shares how a decision to undergo laser eye surgery to improve her daily life left her with life changing complications.

She discusses the challenges she faced in finding answers and managing the chronic pain, and how this experience not only affected her physical but mental health.

However, Erin shares her journey of finding new aspects of her identity as a result of this traumatic experience, using her experience to help others who have suffered surgery complications and advocating for informed consent.

Erin's Instagram

https://visionadvocacy.org

Mary Feldman, an OCD therapist, shares her journey with Harm OCD, highlighting its impact on relationships and daily life. She emphasises that Harm OCD can involve emotional harm, not just physical harm, and discusses strategies like self-help and therapy, including exposure and response prevention (ERP). Mary advocates for self-compassion and specialised treatment for those affected by this often stigmatised condition.

https://www.instagram.com/mary__feldman/

The time has come to finally open up and share my story after so many incredible and brave individuals have opened up on this podcast over the last year. Enjoy xx

In this episode, we speak with Zach, who shares his experience with OCD, specifically POCD, relationship OCD, and health OCD.

He discusses the challenges he faced experiencing POCD thoughts for the first time and the impact this had on his life, especially due to his religious background.

Zach opens up about his struggles with self-harm and drug use as coping mechanisms, especially during his time at university. He also shares his journey with his sexuality and the importance of self-acceptance and acceptance from others.

Please note that this podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional support or treatment. Additionally, this episode contains mention of self-harm, so please listen with care if this is a trigger for you.

Zacks instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdestigmatize/

Thank you for listening xx

In this episode, we speak with Lara, who founded The Lonely Club due to the prevalence of loneliness in your 20s and wanted to create a space where people can feel less alone. 

Lara shares her experience of losing her Dad in her and how this impacted loneliness, but also how losing her Dad was a fundamental part of her growth and becoming the person she is today. 

We discuss Lara’s experience as an identical twin and the impact of comparison on her relationship with her sister, particularly due to her sisters diagnosis with anorexia leading to feelings of neglect and resentment. 

However, Lara shares how she was able to heal this relationship with her sister, and manifest an incredible relationship and so much more. 

This podcast is for anyone who might be struggling with grief, loneliness, or supporting a friend/family member with a mental illness in your twenties (or at any stage of your life).

In this episode, Tyler shares his journey with multiple themes of OCD and how they have manifested in his teenage and adult life. We explore the challenges of relationship OCD, stress the value of transparency with partners, and discuss the benefits of medication and coping strategies like mindfulness and meditation. 

Please be aware that this podcast episode will mention harm OCD, which may be triggering for some listeners. We advise listening with intent and taking care of yourself if this topic affects you.

*Please note that neither Tyler nor I are medical professionals. While our stories provide real-life experiences, they are not a replacement for professional support. It's essential to seek help from qualified professionals for any medical or mental health concerns.*

Tyler's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerfalcoa/

In this episode, Jess, an award winning mental health writer shares her personal journey of overcoming bullying, struggling with body image, and battling an eating disorder.

Jess emphasises the importance of changing the narrative and focusing on strength rather than appearance, alongside the freedom gained through recovery to offer hope for anyone struggling. 

In this episode, Dr. Holly Batchelder, a licensed clinical psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, sleep, and trauma, discusses the topic of relationship anxiety and how it can be addressed through couples therapy and exposure therapy.

She emphasises the importance of understanding attachment styles and the role they play in relationships.

Holly provides insights into managing relationship anxiety outside of therapy and offers advice for individuals struggling with this issue. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of self-compassion and building healthy, supportive relationships.

https://www.instagram.com/_your.dose_/

Holly's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.phd/

In this episode, Veronica shares from her journey recovering from a back injury to becoming a high performance coach, sharing insights on mindset and physiological factors influencing performance.

She offers practical tips for managing burnout, including magnesium use and hydration, stressing the power of mindset in facing challenges.

Veronica also discusses her LGBTQ+ advocacy, stresses the importance of coaching and therapy in personal growth, and offers advice on managing stress. 

In this episode we speak with Mel, the founder of Boobs on the Run, as she shares her inspiring journey from the UK to Australia and her transition from corporate life to empowering women through running. We discuss how Boobs on the Run fosters community, connection, and confidence among women while supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Mel discusses the importance of mental fitness, self-love, running essentials and preparing for race day. Whether you're considering joining a run club or starting your running journey, this podcast offers valuable insights and advice.

https://www.instagram.com/boobsontherun/

https://boobsontherun.com.au/