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People so often misuse certain mental illness-related words. Here, I explain the true meanings.

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Learn more about the excellent work that Coequal does and hear the riveting stories here:

https://www.coequal.com.au/

People have suggested that I ask a lot of questions, and there's a legitimate reason for it! I explain why in this episode.

My episode on communication: https://youtu.be/ysV26OVaw5U

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men. Simon is a registered social worker in Queensland, Australia (and his practice is expanding), who is changing the paradigm of psychotherapy. Simon has lived experience of mental illness and uses this to inform his approach. Instead of forcing his clients to work within the confines of a traditional therapy setting and methodologies, he allows the freedom to choose where and how to conduct appointments. As a result, he brings the humanity in to what was traditionally a rather cold and detached phenomenon. He listens and responds as a real person. Simon also hosts the Mindful Men podcast on which he discusses mental health. We discuss what we believe should change about the psychotherapy paradigms in Australia and what we've found useful in our respective journeys.

Learn more about Simon here: https://mindfulmen.com.au/

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In this episode, I welcome guests Georgia Poletti Moulds and Amanda Robinson, hosts of the Going Loco podcast. Georgia and Amanda draw from their personal experiences to discuss mental health in a light-hearted, accessible manner. We discuss the origins of their podcast and the power of humour in discussing such a serious topic. Learn more about Going Loco here:

https://www.goinglocopodcast.com/

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In this episode, I collaborate with Prue Sulicich. Prue is the life coach of Head Coach, a life coaching service helping women to develop their confidence, achieve their goals, and take control of their lives. She also hosts the More Life, Less Drama podcast, on which she discusses personal development. We discuss the importance of existential theory in life, the dangers of idealism, and why there's no escaping personal responsibility and risk in life.

Learn more about Prue's work at the following links:

https://www.head-coach.com.au/

https://open.spotify.com/show/5nTY9HRU38SpgmG8ICMmaX?si=323dce38b4b546fc&nd=1&dlsi=4fba1ae8733f43e2

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Richa Joshi. Richa owns Dual Nation in Western Australia and provides apparel that shows our pride in our respective heritages as well as our Australian culture. In this same domain, Richa is a life coach specialising in helping ethnically diverse women, and the host of the Same Same But Different podcast, on which she discusses the ideas of race, culture, and ultimately that although we are diverse, we are all human. We discuss the strengths and caveats in applying sociological theories of racism and other forms of oppression, and demonstrate that regardless of our individual evaluations, critical thinking is always worthwhile.

Find Richa's work at the following links:

https://dualnation.com.au/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-same-same-but-different-podcast/id1579611473

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In this episode, I collaborate with Mitch Lowe of Unbreakable Man. Mitch is a coach whose programs and events train men to care for and enhance their physical and mental wellbeing so that they can take control of their lives and develop strength, resilience, confidence, responsibility, and leadership qualities. Mitch also discusses these topics of men's wellbeing on the Unbreakable Man podcast. We discuss how men and women may be both similar and different in terms of the factors that constitute a constructive life and how these factors may develop. Learn more about Mitch's work at the following links:

https://unbreakableman.com.au/

https://open.spotify.com/show/57iTocvT7fJWDn1dvv4KQV

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We often watch the news and, based on just one report of an event or action instigated by a group we we detest, exclaim: "see? This is what this group wants for society! We are being oppressed!" Today, I discuss why you may be wrong.

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In this episode, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Damien Stewart, the psychologist of Room23 Psychology in Queensland, Australia. We reflect on an article he wrote about conversing with a client who believed in conspiracy theories, and discuss how to best converse with someone when their beliefs radically differ from yours. Find Damien's website and the article below:

http://www.room23.com.au/

https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2023/spring-2023/working-with-the-conspiracy-theory-client

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Thank you dearly to Mark Brosnan for a fantastic discussion. Mark is a true warrior in the mental health domain. As well as previously having dedicated almost two decades of his life to caring for the mentally ill, he has been a broadcaster, author, and public speaker, now hosting the Mark Mi Words podcast (formerly Shattered The Podcast). His work sets a standard in honesty and humility in retelling the stories of his own challenges to bring awareness of mental health to the public, and he has had the honour of interviewing countless figures. Given these accolades, I am much obliged to Mark for his compliments and thought-provoking input here. I would strongly recommend you follow Mark's work at the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIXLCVkZ03ePNNFzmJplPMA?sub_confirmation=1

https://www.instagram.com/shatteredthepodcast/

https://linktr.ee/ShatteredthePodcast

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