The Lived Experience: Recent Episodes
Joel Kleber
The lived experience podcast is about creating conversations around mental health and in particular stories surrounding growing up with a mental illness in the family. As a child of a single mother with BiPolar, I wanted to create interviews that would fill the content gap around this subject and lesser-known issues that are covered in the current mental health awareness movement. Mental health awareness and advocacy go far beyond depression and anxiety. I hope that these discussions shine a lot on issues you may not be aware of or even inform you to know that you are not alone.Learn more at www.livedexperiencepodcast.com
Meet Missy Robinson, a powerhouse who has transformed her life from Australian Army service to becoming an inspirational mental health advocate, speaker, writer, and coach.
Diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder following a traumatic sexual assault during her military service, Missy has battled Complex PTSD and Psychosis for two decades with remarkable resilience.
Missy has graced the pages of the NY Post, Daily Mail, and Elle Magazine and made appearances on TV, radio, and online platforms, spreading awareness and promoting healing.
As a dynamic speaker, she captivates audiences nationwide, sharing unfiltered stories on living with a Complex Mental Illness, confidence, self-love, and weight loss.
Despite her challenges, Missy embraces life with style and enthusiasm.
She is a dedicated SANE ambassador and fundraiser, a Travel and Lifestyle Reviewer, and a top-level Google Guide, sharing her love for fashion, travel, food, and entertainment with a broad audience.
Missy’s story is one of triumph over adversity, proving that with the right mindset and dedication, anything is possible. Having lost an astonishing 60kg naturally, she now lives her dream life, inspiring others to find their inner strength and create the life they desire.
Prepare to be inspired, because Missy Robinson is here to empower you.
Learn more about Missy and her book at https://missysworld.com.au/
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Miguel Manalo is a voice actor from New Jersey. Miguel is also the son of a schizophrenic mother who reached out to share his story.
We discuss his journey and everything that comes with growing up with a mentally ill parent.
Big thank you to Miguel for sharing his story on the podcast.
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Sue Stevenson is the founder of U-Turn Anxiety and has a unique approach to helping children and adults deal with anxiety. Sue is a wealth of information and has provided some free resources below and she has some great videos on her website as well about this topic.
Sue's website - https://www.uturnanxiety.com.au/
2 Free Resources from Sue are listed below.
Top 25 Ways to Calm Your Mind & Body PDF https://shrtlnk.co/bGpHJ
5 Steps to Combatting Anxiety PDF https://shrtlnk.co/7pEq8
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I love people who do what my guest has done, to create a business that doesn't only help people but allows others to do so as well, whilst making a living is a truly remarkable achievement!
Karen Gibb is the founder and CEO of Mind Marvels which is an award-winning franchise created by Karen Gibb.
Karen is a fully qualified teacher and has prior experience in youth development and early years education.
Karen taught young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs and pupils with severe and complex additional support needs, including autism and ADHD.
Through her work, Karen saw the benefits for children when they were taught practical ways to support their own emotional well-being but many did not know how to support themselves.
“As an anxious youngster myself, I now make a direct, positive impact on children and their emotional wellbeing.”
Mind Marvels gives children calming tools and practical strategies to understand their own emotions to feel more confident, build resilience and learn skills for life.
Mind Marvels has now franchised the business so like-minded individuals can own a Mind Marvels business in their local area. To learn more check out https://mindmarvels.com/
00:00:10 Small actions over time matter.
00:06:31 Teaching mindfulness to children.
00:09:50 Importance of positive impact.
00:14:43 Importance of measuring impact.
00:19:35 Mental health education for children.
00:24:46 Franchisees need to like children.
00:32:04 Importance of emotional well-being.
00:34:09 Teaching well-being to children.
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In this episode, we engage in a candid conversation with Tim Beanland, a successful video marketer whose life and thriving business were abruptly disrupted by a family tragedy. The loss had a severe impact, plunging him into an 11-month-long depression, a struggle intensified by his existing battle with Bipolar Disorder.
Tim shares his experience dealing with grief and the additional complications his mental health condition brought to the process of healing and recovery. His journey is a reflection on the resilience one can muster in the face of overwhelming sorrow and the intricate ways mental health is interwoven with experiences of loss and grief.
This conversation aims to shed light on the importance of understanding and addressing mental health and offers insights into managing life and mental well-being during trying times. Whether you’re dealing with mental health conditions, have experienced loss, or have an interest in psychological resilience, this episode provides a thoughtful perspective on navigating through life's challenges and finding a path to recovery.
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In this episode of Lived Experience Podcast, host Joel Kleber sits down with Rosemary Gattuso, a lawyer and family law court mediator, to discuss the topic of trauma and its impact on mental health. Rosemary shares her insights on the neuroscience behind behaviour and how trauma shapes our view of the world. Don't miss this deep and powerful conversation that sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of mental illness. Make sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode!
[00:02:27] A different approach in law.
[00:03:41] Trauma and its impact.
[00:10:36] Strength-based approach in healing.
[00:14:51] Quality of thoughts and actions.
[00:19:17] Reflecting on personal growth.
[00:22:53] Mental illness in family court.
[00:25:02] Balancing children's safety and parental rights.
[00:29:20] What makes for a good mediation?
[00:34:11] Tendencies for overcoming adversity.
[00:36:30] Polarity and victimhood.
[00:41:12] Trauma-informed mental health awareness.
[00:45:36] Mental health and well-being.
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In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, host Kerry Atherton interviews Joel Kleber, host of The Lived Experience podcast, about growing up with a parent who struggled with mental health.
Joel shares his defining moment of awareness at the age of seven and his traumatic experiences with his mother in psychiatric care. The episode focuses on the impact of parental mental health struggles on children, highlighting the need for support and understanding.
[00:00:00] Parental Mental Health Effects Children.
[00:03:15] Foster care and family struggles.
[00:08:39] Bipolar disorder.
[00:08:57] Parental Mental Health.
[00:13:02] Father's rejection issues.
[00:14:43] Coping mechanisms and masks.
[00:19:02] Harmful psychiatric ward experiences.
[00:20:28] Inner vows and survival.
[00:23:16] Foster care experiences.
[00:26:03] Overcoming complacency in childhood.
[00:29:04] Mental health funding and awareness.
[00:31:49] Electric convulsive therapy and mental health.
[00:35:02] ECT treatment controversies.
[00:38:15] Self-care strategies.
[00:41:10] Negligence in Mental Health Profession.
[00:44:10] Forgiveness and self-care.
[00:48:13] Childhood trauma and development.
[00:50:12] Dealing with trauma.
[00:53:26] Mental health and children.
Big thanks to Kerrie for taking an interest and you can learn more about her here - https://storiesofhope.com.au/
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In this episode, I speak with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men *who is an experienced lived experience therapist and shares his journey with OCD, burnout, and therapy.
The topics covered include:*
[00:04:10] "Debunking OCD misconceptions and personal experiences"
[00:20:02] "Combating OCD with ERP and mindfulness practices"
[00:25:39] "Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Values: Finding Joy Again"
[00:35:33] "From High KPIs to Burnout: My Story"
[00:47:17] "From Social Science to Mental Health Entrepreneur"
[00:59:43] "Mindfulness Therapy Goes Outdoors: An Inside Look"
[01:06:57] "Mindful Men's Simon shares his transformative story"
Check out Simon at https://mindful-men.com.au/
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In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, mental health advocate Billy Todd shares his story of managing anxiety and turning his life around.
Billy emphasizes the seriousness of anxiety and its impact on a person's life, and shares what he did to manage it.
During the COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne in April-May 2020, he found comfort in chaotic environments, which research suggests is common among people with anxiety.
Despite the comfort he felt, he found that he neglected his own needs during that time and accumulated a lot of emotions, which hit him all at once and led to emotional distress.
Billy learned the importance of focusing on physical health, including exercise and nutrition, to improve mental health.
He also listens to science-based podcasts and does a lot of reading and research to further his knowledge. Additionally, Billy discusses how creating an alter ego named Pablo helps him to counteract his negative self-talk.
The episode also features a speaker who shares similar experiences with managing anxiety and finding ways to cope.
They sought help and spent three weeks at a psychiatric hospital in Sydney, where they received group and one-on-one therapy with a psychiatrist. Through therapy, they learned coping mechanisms to recognize and manage abandonment issues.
Listeners of the Lived Experience podcast can share their own stories by contacting the host through the podcast's website or social media.
The podcast focuses on sharing stories of lived experience on mental illness and mental health topics to help promote understanding and encourage conversations around these important issues.
Big thanks to Billy for sharing his lived experience.
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In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Georgia, a psychiatric nurse who works in a private inpatient facility.
Georgia discusses her passion for mental health care and why she finds it rewarding. She explains that working in a psychiatric facility is not like what is portrayed in the movies and that patients are provided with a calm and relaxed environment, similar to a home away from home.
Joel asks Georgia about the process of getting help in these facilities, and Georgia explains that in the public setting, involuntary patients are held if they are at harm to themselves or others.
In the private setting, patients are referred by a GP or psychiatrist and must be willing to go voluntarily.
Georgia also discusses her thoughts on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), explaining that it is a last-resort treatment for dire circumstances where medication has failed.
She has seen it work wonders in some cases but acknowledges the potential side effects.
The episode also covers visiting hours for families, the challenges of bringing children into psychiatric facilities, and the importance of mental health tribunals in the public setting.
Overall, Georgia provides valuable insight into the workings of psychiatric facilities and the care provided to patients.
Big thanks to Georgia for sharing her story and the work that she does along with all the other mental health nurses throughout Australia and the World.
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In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Georgia, a psychiatric nurse who works in a private inpatient facility.
Georgia discusses her passion for mental health care and why she finds it rewarding. She explains that working in a psychiatric facility is not like what is portrayed in the movies and that patients are provided with a calm and relaxed environment, similar to a home away from home.
Joel asks Georgia about the process of getting help in these facilities, and Georgia explains that in the public setting, involuntary patients are held if they are at harm to themselves or others.
In the private setting, patients are referred by a GP or psychiatrist and must be willing to go voluntarily.
Georgia also discusses her thoughts on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), explaining that it is a last-resort treatment for dire circumstances where medication has failed.
She has seen it work wonders in some cases but acknowledges the potential side effects.
The episode also covers visiting hours for families, the challenges of bringing children into psychiatric facilities, and the importance of mental health tribunals in the public setting.
Overall, Georgia provides valuable insight into the workings of psychiatric facilities and the care provided to patients.
Big thanks to Georgia for sharing her story and the work that she does along with all the other mental health nurses throughout Australia and the World.
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Kerrie Atherton, a woman who has turned her own struggles into a mission to inspire hope and resilience in others, is the founder of Stories of HOPE Australia/Worldwide and EMPOWER Life Solutions. As a Keynote Speaker, Author, Mental Health First Aid Training Presenter, Event Host, Trauma and Addictions Recovery Counsellor, Kerrie has dedicated her life to helping people overcome life's challenges and find hope.
Having faced her own battle with addiction and suicide at the age of 18, Kerrie sought help from Alcoholics Anonymous and has maintained her sobriety for over 40 years. Her personal experiences led her to work in the business and community sector for the past 30 years, assisting those struggling with various issues in life.
After relocating to the Sunshine Coast 17 years ago, Kerrie continued her work as a trauma and addictions coach/counsellor, mentor, and volunteer in the community. She has also provided support to numerous young people in crisis across different schools in the region.
Together with her husband, Kerrie founded the charity "Streetlight," which supported homeless and disadvantaged individuals for six years. Four years ago, she established "Stories of HOPE Australia," a platform that organizes monthly events to bring hope to the community. Kerrie is now a published author, with her latest book, "Stories of HOPE Australia: Resilient People, Remarkable Stories," capturing inspiring tales of strength and determination.
As the world faced the challenges of a global lockdown, Kerrie expanded her reach by launching "Stories of HOPE Worldwide," an online platform that shares stories of hope from around the globe. Additionally, she has become a "Mental Health First Aid" trainer, teaching people how to recognize and assist those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Driven by her passion for preventing suicide and hopelessness, Kerrie Atherton is committed to fostering connection and bringing hope to people in times of uncertainty in our rapidly changing world.
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Catherine Eagleson was suggested to me as a guest who wanted to share her story about living with Bipolar disorder and also how she has created puzzling for mental health.
Catherine developed the Clue Detective Online Puzzle Portal http://cluedetectivepuzzlesonline.com/ ‘It comprises a range of crosswords, codewords, filmograppuzzles (cryptograms based on an actor and a selection of his/her films), sudoku and world building challenges etc.
There’s something for everyone. Check out her blog each day for puzzling inspiration!
‘Annual membership is available to individuals for a small fee per year One can be a lifetime member too. It is also offered as an e-resource in a growing number of public libraries across Australia.
‘Once a member, one can access puzzles on PC, laptop or tablet, wherever there is a wi-fi connection.’
Catherine’s ultimate dream is for Puzzle Detective to be in every library in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. ‘If it’s not available from your library, please request it. Many library patrons who enjoy solving puzzles will reap the benefits all year round!
‘One gentleman once told me that my (codeword) puzzles save his sanity on the frequent long-haul flights he takes as they’re “the best way to while away the hours between London and Sydney!”
In this episode you will hear how challenging the brain with puzzling is great for your mental health.
Big thanks to Catherine for her time and bravery in sharing her lived experience.
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Bill Campos is the Chief Executive Officer - ICLA | Clinical Psychologist BSc MA (Psych) MPsych FAPsS | Director | Social Researcher and he wanted to interview me about why I decided to reconnect with my father after 22 years.
The reason for this will be revealed in the episode however, Bill wanted to provide some content for other people he knows or treats who may be struggling with similar issues.
Bill is also a qualified psychologist who has a mother with Bipolar Disorder, I can relate to Bill in a lot more ways than just a professional one.
I reveal all in this 60-minute interview and have tried to be as honest as possible.
Big thanks to Bill for this initiative I hope it helps you.
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Darcy Smyth is a well-respected sales trainer, consultant, and business owner.
However, he and his family have experienced probably the hardest thing someone has to go through and that is losing a loved one to suicide.
We are all aware of the term, but, how aware are we of what families go through in the lead-up and the aftermath, plus the grief that comes with it?
It's something that isn't spoken about enough as that's everyone's right to not talk about something so hard, however, Darcy was kind enough to share his story on the lived experience podcast.
Anyone can get something out of today's episode as Darcy provides a lot of great insights and a view on life that will certainly help you with whatever situation you're dealing with.
Big thanks to Darcy for sharing his story, we wish him and his family all the best for the future.
If you find today's episode valuable please leave a review or share it with someone who needs to hear this.
If this brings up any triggering thoughts for you, please reach out to the appropriate services.
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Jenny Smith is a Consumer Advocate who is actively involved in the mental health & suicide prevention sector. Jenny sits on the Consumer Consultative Committee at One Door Mental Health as well as the CESPHN-Mental Health Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee and Community Council. Jenny works voluntarily as a Youth Mentor with Raise Foundation, and as a Digital Crisis Supporter with Lifeline
In 2022 she was the recipient of the NSW Volunteer of the Year & Adult Volunteer of the Year for Mid-Western Region Sydney and named NSW Volunteer of the Year by the Mental Health Foundation of Australia.
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In today's solo episode, I talk about why I decided to reconnect with my father after 22 years of estrangement. I share this in the hope of passing on some hard lessons I learned and regrets.
I tell you my reasons why and why I didn't have anything to do with him for 22 years.
I also talk about the moment that changed it all.
Everyone's situation is different, however, I hope you can take some insights away from today's episode and if I can do this, you can as well!
If you would like to watch the video episode with slides you can via https://youtu.be/Ca8KHnYGMXw
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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.
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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 openness.
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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.
Genevieve's latest film is Happy Sad man, which is about opening up and gaining insight into how we can better be there for ourselves, our mates, and our loved ones. Produced by Proud Mother Pictures. 7 years in the making, shot across Australia in Victoria, NSW, Northern Territory, Queensland, and Tasmania. Features 5 male key participants aged in their 30s-70s, and additional participants, both male and female, aged into their 90s.
It shows BiPolar openly and realistically, which is not shown often on the big screen.
For me, it's the most enjoyable and best film I have seen about mental illness and mental health, I highly recommend it to anyone to go and see, plus you're supporting an Australian filmmaker.
Huge thanks to Genevieve for her time and insights.
Watch the trailer here - https://vimeo.com/294254156
Find a local screening here - https://happysadman.org/screenings/
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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 Parole Officer, so she truly gets to see it from all angles, from the road to recovery to suicide.
Big thanks to Carly for reaching and sharing her story.
I welcome you to do so as well by contacting me via https://www.livedexperiencepodcast.com/
To find out more about Carly and also claim a freebie from her coaching, see the links below.
https://coachcarly.com/freebie/
http://coachcarly.com/isitdepressionorisitreallyburnout/
http://coachcarly.com/whatyourbodywisdomistryingtotellyou/
https://youtu.be/vx7T8TviUoI (sneak peek at her From Surviving To Thriving program)
Carly Evans aka Coach Carly Coaching through change + trauma
www.coachcarly.com
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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 released.
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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.
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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.
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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 hearing from you.
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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 share his story about this.
Bill's openness and bravery to share these very personal stories of what it's like to grow up with someone you love who has Bipolar disorder is extremely powerful.
The great thing about this interview is that Bill works in this space now as well, so he can see both sides of the issue and speak from authority with both points of view.
Big thanks to Bill for his time, and you can learn more about ICLA at https://icla.org.au/
Introduction to Bill Campus.
0:00
Growing up in a family with mental health issues.
2:11
What does bipolar disorder mean to you?
8:45
How bipolar affects the whole family unit.
13:19
The ripple effect of the episode on his life.
16:27
The story of a customer that constantly came into the branch and became agitated.
22:20
Bill’s advice for those who have a parent with schizophrenia.
28:26
What can be done to help people with mental illness in Victoria?
32:19
How should mental illness be explained to young people?
38:20
Do you think it’s helpful or harmful for young people to see their parents in the hospital?
42:30
The emergency services are really good.
48:48
What’s your opinion on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
55:28
Treatments that are experimental.
59:08
How did you stay on the straight and narrow growing up?
1:03:43
Throw yourself into something you’re passionate about and do a lot.
1:09:45
The value of disability workers in the workplace.
1:16:04
Mental health awareness is great, but all people think about is depression.
1:18:26
The importance of having a supportive family.
1:23:48
What is the biggest gap in mental health?
1:29:12
What’s your opinion on sharing your story?
1:34:27
What needs to happen in the mental health industry.
1:39:19
The importance of having a consumer advocate for mental illness.
1:43:06
The stigma of therapy in the US vs Australia.
1:48:23
How social media can affect young people’s lives.
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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://journeyapparel.com.au/
ADES Australia - http://adesaustralia.com/
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I was interviewed by Jimmy Mitchell from My Online Guy, and at the end of the episode, we touched on mental health awareness and illness for around 20 mins.
In these 20 minutes, I share some information that may be hard to hear; however, I do stand by my thoughts on the current mental health awareness movement.
If you would like to share your story on the podcast, please contact me at https://www.livedexperiencepodcast.com/contact/
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I wanted to record this emergency podcast before R U OK Day, which is today, with my thoughts around it and a perspective from someone who has lived with someone who has had a serious mental illness for many years. I also talk about a very gutsy marketing ploy by a company called Pilot in response to R U OK Day, which is controversial and true!
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R U OK Day - https://www.ruok.org.au/
Satellite Foundation - https://www.satellitefoundation.org.au/
Little Dreamers - https://www.littledreamers.org.au/
Bipolar Australia - https://www.bipolaraustralia.org.au/
Emily has over 14 years as a lived and living experience professional. They have a diverse portfolio focusing on diverse identities, including LGBTQIA+, multicultural, neurodiversity, and disability.
Their work has included media, policy, service design, training, research, workforce development, and government relations. They ground their work in peer values and their postgraduate in psychology.
Emily has won numerous awards in the mental health space and, in all seriousness, is probably the most accomplished person I have had the pleasure of interviewing.
Thank you to Emily for their time.
To learn more about Emily visit - https://www.emilyunity.com/
Emily has over 14 years as a lived and living experience professional. They have a diverse portfolio focusing on diverse identities, including LGBTQIA+, multicultural, neurodiversity, and disability.
Their work has included media, policy, service design, training, research, workforce development, and government relations. They ground their work in peer values and their postgraduate in psychology.
Emily has won numerous awards in the mental health space and, in all seriousness, is probably the most accomplished person I have had the pleasure of interviewing.
Thank you to Emily for their time.
To learn more about Emily visit - https://www.emilyunity.com/
Tara Stark is a prominent lawyer, board member of Satellite Foundation, and also a has been a young carer. Tara knows firsthand the challenges of growing up with a parent who has a serious mental illness. In this episode, Tara shares her story about having a parent with a serious mental illness, advocacy, and most importantly, what needs to change with the current system.
Before entering law, Tara worked in local government and public mental health sector roles supporting children, young people, and families affected by mental illness.
Tara has also been engaged as a speaker and community advocate on behalf of many mental health organisations and governmental bodies, emphasizing the role of young carers.
Huge thanks to Tara for sharing her story and making time for the podcast.
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Paul Green was a Rugby League legend who unfortunately chose to end his life recently, which has brought this back in the front of people's minds in Australia.
In this episode, I run through some thoughts on why this still happens and how we need to go beyond surface-level awareness.
I also talk about my challenges in accessing good help, which I still feel is a problem for many people in Australia.
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Serena O'Callaghan is a lived experience worker and works in community mental health.
Serena also has had her mental health challenges in which she opens up about her experience with the mental health system as an inpatient.
Serena is a motivated and empathic worker on a mission to inspire those experiencing mental ill-health and to transform the services that support them by ensuring that lived experience is more meaningfully embedded in service design and delivery.
Thanks to Serena for her time and for suggesting that we do the podcast outside in Yarraville, Victoria.
0:00 - Introduction of Serena and her lived experience
8:00 - Shifting her mindset and safeguarding your emotions
15:00 - The crisis assessment team and what's involved?
21:00 - The CAT team came to her home
30:00 - The experience on the ward
43:00 - Agency and life purpose
50:00 - Dealing with adversity when unwell
01:08:00 - Caring and empathy
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I was asked to be a guest on the well-known "I swear I never" podcast, which is about finding yourself in a situation you SWEAR, you never could have predicted? They bring you the extraordinary stories of everyday people - from the bizarre to the heartbreaking, they don't hold back.
They have a different theme every week, and last week I was the guest to talk about part of my story.
I tried to speak from the heart, and if I were on again, I probably would have more concise thoughts. However, big thanks to Bek Day and Tess Lazarous for the opportunity.
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A solo episode where I talk about my interview on the 'I swear I never' podcast, my struggles with grief/PTSD, why hotlines don't help, embracing your passion, and also comment on the recent findings about the news stories revealing that after receiving more than 12,000 complaints about Victorian mental health services, the state’s regulator has not taken compliance action against a single mental healthcare provider in seven years.
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I swear I never podcast episode I was interviewed on https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/i-was-in-and-out-of-foster-care-in-a-broken-system/id1485347114?i=1000569676004
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Very special episode with Little Dreamers Founder, Madeleine Buchner OAM speaking to us for a full hour about young carers and what her organisation does in this much-needed area.
Maddy grew up caring for her younger brother, who had a range of chronic illnesses, and her mother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. At nine years of age, she identified a gap in the support system for Young Carers and began to raise awareness through fundraising events and stalls.
Over a decade later and with more than 5,000 young people reached nationwide, Little Dreamers is Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation. Across a range of key support programs co-designed with young people in caring roles, we’re breaking down barriers and empowering youth, with a vision to ensure that every Young Carer around the world is supported by someone or something by the year 2030.
We do not need more hotlines, however, we need more support to organisations like Little Dreamers and Satellite foundation who do so much unheralded work in the community.
Huge thanks to Maddy for her time out of her busy schedule and next time it comes to donating, please consider this organisation or other relevant ones in your area that help young carers.
To learn more about them please visit https://www.littledreamers.org.au/
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In this episode, I share Part 2 of my story about growing up with a mother with Bipolar disorder and I also talk about my recent nine news National story about my first lived experience with foster care. I find that sharing details about my lived experience helps me heal and I believe that if you have a similar situation, sharing your lived experience will help you also.
If you can relate to my story, please tell others about the podcast as that really helps promote more awareness around this issue for young people who are currently experiencing this.
A huge thank you to Emily McPherson from Nine News and also Tess Lazarus for arranging the story.
If you would like to Part 1 of my story, please scroll back through the previous episodes.
If you have a story, please feel free to share it on my podcast and contact me at joel@livedexperiencepodcast.com
You can read the story here - https://www.9news.com.au/national/growing-up-with-mental-illness-joel-was-suddenly-thrust-into-a-foster-care-home-at-seven/39f440b4-8f14-45fb-8463-8c8b23cb17c3
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This episode is all about growing up with a parent who has a serious mental illness and the issues that children face. Lotti O’Dea grew up with a mother who had Delusional Disorder, which is similar to Schizophrenia. She outlines what her lived experience was like and talks about the support she had in place that helped her succeed in life.
Lotti is a very high achiever and now uses all of her skills to be the social impact researcher and youth adviser at Satellite foundation.
Big thank you to Lotti for sharing her lived experience and it’s a great story of success for others to follow.
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0:00 - Introduction of Lottie
3:00 - Lottie’s story and lived experience
5:50 - First learning about her Mother’s condition
9:00 - Dealing with seeing a parent in a Psychiatric ward
14:00 - How to treat a child in that situation?
21:00 - Satellite foundation and how it helped her
27:49 - Schools and how they were involved?
35:05 - What strategies growing up helped you succeed?
43:30 - What more can be done to destigmatize serious mental health issues?
46:10 - How does creativity help?
49:10 - How do your measure outcomes from the program?
58:17 - What’s the plan with the extra funding?
1:02:51 - Where can people find out more about Satellite foundation?
A mid-week solo episode where I discuss how Melbourne seems to be currently in a depressed state. I also talk about I tactic that is very useful if you have a parent or know someone with a mental illness, it's something I wish I learned years ago. I also talk about not fulfilling your potential due to unresolved traumas that could be holding you back in life.
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What is Agoraphobia and what effect can it have on someone? Jen Thexton reached out to me to come on and share her lived experience with this condition.
It's a condition where a lot of people may recognise the name however, not truly understand the effects it can have on a person. Jen talks about how her condition came about and the daily struggle she faced living with this debilitating condition.
We also talk about late on-set PTSD, which is something that a lot of people do experience, however, they may not recognise it. Jen talks about strategies and her philosophies in regards to how she managed to soldier on despite all of these mental setbacks.
Thanks to Jen for sharing her lived experience and if you would like to share yours, you can do so via my website www.livedexperiencepodcast.com
Zoey Ka identifies as an Australian between cultures and is currently working as Project Lead for Finding North Network at the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia. She is a qualified Change Practitioner and has completed her Bachelor of Business Administration and Graduate Certificate in Global Project Management. As a single teenage mother and a suicide survivor with mental health challenges who is on her personal recovery journey, she is committed to amplifying the voice of lived experience. She strives to ignite hope and inspire people who struggle with intersectional identity in Australia to live a mentally healthier life.
0:00 - Introduction of Zoey Ka
2:30 - Who Zoe works for and what she does?
3:30 - How do people interact with MIFA?
4:45 - How many people are in the lived experience program?
8:15 - What is Zoe’s lived experience with mental health?
10:30 - The cultural side of mental illness?
13:00 - Mental health diagnosis in Hong Kong?
14:15 - What’s being done to bring down barriers in certain cultures?
16:45 - What could be done to bridge the gap?
20:00 - Childhood PTSD?
23:00 - Addressing mental health concerns?
26:30 - What’s in your toolkit?
29:00 - How to choose a psychologist?
34:00 - Looking for specialists?
37:00 - Low-cost solutions or resources?
40:00 - A mother’s perspective
43:30 - Social media and its harm
48:30 - Bullying and self-harm
50:00 - Parents being more diligent
54:00 - Money over relationships?
55:30 - Life now after following passion?
1:01:00 - Priorities
1:06:00 - Tiger mum?
1:09:00 - Resources and important links
1:10:00 - Thanks to Zoey for coming on!
Finding North Network: https://findingnorthnetwork.com.au
App links:
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Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia https://mifa.org.au/
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Bipolar is a topic very close to my heart and a lot of people all over the world!
In this episode, I talk with Susana Bluwol who is the Founder and Executive Director of Bipolar Australia about all things Bipolar and the struggles that people face with Bipolar.
We go into depth about the struggles for funding and the struggles Susana has had when trying to collaborate with bigger mental health organisations. Susana also shares her story and talks about what is needed moving forward.
Born in Argentina, Susana migrated to Australia in 1983. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1996, Susana has always believed in the value of person-centred recovery models. She has been the facilitator of the Ryde Bipolar Support Group since 2004 and founded Bipolar Australia in 2014 in conjunction with other members of this group.
Susana has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has previously worked with the National Consumers and Carers Forum, the Transcultural Mental Health CALD Reference Group, the Schizophrenia Fellowship’s Remind education program, and the National CALD Speakers Bureau, as well as appearing on SBS radio and SBS television.
Susana has presented papers at TheMHS Australia conferences on topics including the benefits of inclusive support groups, and the pioneering therapeutic community treatment model developed by Dr Jorge Garcia Badaracco in her native Argentina. She has also spoken about her personal journey of recovery from bipolar disorder at the International Mental Health Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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It's world Bipolar day today so I wanted to provide you with a quick podcast about what Bipolar means to me, talk about Greg Hunt's lived experience, touch briefly on the Will Smith incident and also talk about the allocation of mental health funding plus more!
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Interview with Jim's Group and Jim's Mowing CEO, Jim Penman about all things mental health and how it affects the Jim's Group. Jim also talks about the incident with Jim's that changed his life forever. Thanks for listening and please consider leaving a review.
0:00 - Why is mental health important to him?
4:20 - Mentorship for franchisee mental health
5:20 - The franchisee incident which changed the Jim's Group focus
8:30 - Sense of community and mental health
10:00 - The most deeply shocking thing in Jim's Group history?
12:40 - The lockdown and mental health
13:54 - Men being less likely to ask for help
16:50 - What about Jim's mental health?
22:40 - Family life and Jim's rules for it
24:50 - What matters in life?
28:00 - Jim's research to cure mental illness?
29:30 - Jim's treatment for people?
30:30 - Atomic habits
34:30 - Jim's religion?
37:00 - Community mentoring
39:00 - Owning a business and mental health
42:00 - Jim's plans in the next 5 years
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Carly Baxter is a digital marketing entrepreneur having developed many websites over the years and now entered the app and app marketing space. Carly has travelled to over 21 countries and lived in Sweden. She grew up with her single Mother suffering from Bipolar and is now ready to share her story.
Her aim is to help create more awareness, compassion and understanding of what it’s like to live with a Bipolar parent and to help raise public awareness with a more significant government mental health funding for families, especially kids to cope in a more effective and understanding way.
0:00 - Introduction of Carly and her lived experience
3:50 - What support did you have?
5:30 - Did you visit your mum in the psychiatric ward?
11:00 - Unethical psychiatric nurse?
12:30 - Threats of suicide against children made by parents
15:00 - Coping mechanisms?
17:25 - Doctors not helping
19:00 - Carly’s mum passing
20:45 - How did you get yourself through your mother’s passing?
23:40 - Did many people know about your situation?
25:00 - What do you think would help people in your situation?
32:00 - No help for Bipolar people who are about to get unwell
33:20 - Separating the illness from the person
35:00 - What would have helped Carly in her situation?
40:00 - How is Carly going now and embracing your story?
47:00 - Final Words
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I have been absent for a few months and in this solo episode, I tell you where I have been and why? I talk about my mother's decline and passing, reasons for it plus some general thoughts about what to expect during the palliative care process. Thanks to everyone for their messages of support during the time, my extended family's support and most of all my girlfriends Maggie's support.
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Interview with Jim's Mowing and Jim's Group founder, Jim Penman about his thoughts on mental illness and why it's important to him. I also tell Jim about my experience with having a single mother with BiPolar disorder and that affected me. This is an interview I did with Jim on our podcast called 'The JIMSCAST' that I thought would be good to share on my own podcast as I go into my story in-depth and was my most viewed piece of content online.
Until next week, stay safe and hope you have a great holiday period.
0:00 - Introduction
1:46 - Jim's interest in mental health and why he cares
6:21 - Some statistics
7:08 - Jim's advice
7:30 - My experience with having a single parent with BiPolar
9:00 - Problem with a BiPolar parent
10:30 - Lack of online material
14:00 - Too much attention to the big mental health brands
17:00 - I spent 10 of my birthdays in a psych ward
20:00 - Stopping the trauma
23:45 - Lived experienced mentors
26:00 - The problems of treatment and root causes
27:43 - Jim and BioHistory
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Rose Cuff, is the founder and executive director of Satellite Foundation which is an organisation dedicated to helping young people who have a parent(s) with a mental illness.
I talk about Satellite a lot on this show as I know how important this organisation is in changing the future of many children who would often not be supported by the current mental health care system. Satellite foundation was even specifically mentioned in the Victorian's Royal Commission into the Mental Health system.
Rose is a brilliant person who has dedicated more than a decade to helping children and young people in the community.
In this interview, we chat about why she created satellite, what it does and how they make an impact. We cover a lot of other ground as well about the topic of mental illness and mental health in general.
Learn more about them via https://www.satellitefoundation.org.au/
Donate to them via - https://www.satellitefoundation.org.au/donate/
Tim Beanland is my first repeat guest and we talk about all things BiPolar, mental health month and potential changes that need to happen in the mental health awareness movement.
The best way to support the podcast is to leave a review, so if you have time and can do that, it would be much appreciated. If you want to be a guest and share your lived experience please reach out to me via the lived experience social media channels.
Topics
0:00 - Introduction to Tim
1:23 - Mental Health Month and lack of other conditions being mentioned
6:04 - The lived experience standpoint
8:16 - BiPolar dispropriate representation with the suicide rate
14:14 - Managing a small business with BiPolar disorder
18:10 - Not being able to get help when it's needed
30:18 - What needs to be next after awareness
35:50 - Mental health first aid training
40:20 - Great bosses
43:13 - Outsourcing tasks to help reduce stress
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My first solo episode!
It's about time I shared my lived experience as that's what the podcast is about, so I have decided to tell my story in 10 - 15 minute solo episodes to give you an insight into the otherside of mental health that is not often talked about. There is a severely disproportionate amount of mental health awareness that does not focus on children who have a parent with a mental health condition, I hope through sharing my lived experience that it makes more people aware of what young people go though with having a parent with a mental illness.
Massive thanks to the friends families I have mentioned in this episode, there is a lot of good people out there and I don't know where I would be without your support back in the day!
You know who you are!
If you are someone who can relate to this episode and would like to share your lived experience with others please email joelkleber@gmail.com
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My guest is Dan Cahill, who has a remarkable story of hardship and growing up with a mentally ill parent. His father has BiPolar, and Dan shares some revealing stories about how much of an effect a parent with a mental illness can have on a child/young adult.
Although Dan has endured great hardship, he hasn't allowed it to hold him back, and he has built an extremely successful business using his past trauma as his fuel to success. If you're a fan of David Goggins, you will enjoy this episode.
We talk about:
- Growing up with a BiPolar father
- Dan's experiences growing up and trauma experienced.
- His hindsight on using his experiences to fuel his success
- Using trauma to motivate you to live a better life
- Why he owns a Jim's Mowing franchise
- Employing family and helping others
Big thanks to Dan for sharing his lived experience.
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Rachel Worsley is the founder and CEO of Neurodiversity Media, a media company that promotes accessible storytelling augmented by technology. She edits the NeuroWork newsletter, which translates original research about neurodiversity in the workplace into stories and resources that empower the neurodivergent community, their supporters and business. Rachel has a background in medical journalism and legal marketing. Her personal experience being diagnosed with ADHD and autism in 2018 led her to pursue entrepreneurship, first by founding a creative business before starting Neurodiversity Media in 2019. She is based in Sydney, Australia.
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Chapters
00:00 - 2:53 - Introduction of Rachel and what she does
2:53 - 7:10 - Why so late for ADHD and Autism diagnosis?
7:10 - 8:52 - Interesting data and findings regarding Autism and ADHD?
8:52 - 9:52 - Was Love on the Spectrum good for awareness?
9:52 - 13.33 - Who champions ADHD and Autism awareness?
13.33 - 14:25 - People not pursuing a diagnosis?
14:25 - 17:00 - What’s the barrier to getting an ADHD/autism diagnosis?
17:00 - 19:00 - The cost of medication?
19:00 - 21:51 - Autism?
21:51 - 23:00 - Harnessing Autism
23:00 - 25:00 - Self-medication
25:00 - 26:15 - ADHD is different for everybody?
26:15 - 27:49 - Prevalence of ADHD in Australia?
27:49 - 29:35 - Teachers training for ADHD and Autism?
29:35 - 31:00 - Raising awareness through storytelling
31:00 - 33:40 - Rachel’s definition of autism?
33:40 - 36:00 - Dealing with an autism diagnosis and misrepresentation?
36:00 - 40:00 - Turning your passion into a business and how to do it?
40:00 - 42.30 - What’s your feedback been from people?
42:30 - 46:00 - Speaking and raising awareness with corporates
46:00 - 47:34 - Where is a push going to come from regarding awareness?
47:34 -49:37 - Any well-known neurodivergent people pushing the cause?
49:37 - 53:00 - Coming under one banner for awareness?
53:00 - 53.54 - Where can you learn more about Rachel and neurodiverse media?
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Ed Ross is the co-founder of TradeMutt which is a social impact workwear brand, by tradies for tradies. They make funky eye-catching workwear designed to start conversations about mental health among the blue-collar community, helping make an invisible issue impossible to ignore. Through the sale of Trademutt Workwear, they help fund free and unlimited professional mental health support for tradies, truckies and blue-collar workers through their own support service tiacs.org To date, they have funded more than $500k in free mental health counselling services to the community and people who are in need.
Their whole supply chain is socially responsible and Ed shares his story.
Big thanks to Ed for giving up his time and please visit their website as they are making an actual impact in the community.
You can learn more at https://trademutt.com/
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Matthew Wong is the creator of Discernable, which is a large media channel that features various creatives and subject-matter experts. Matt's content reaches over 200,000 Australian viewers per week and has various programs. Not only this, Matthew Wong is an inspirational person who worked in several high-level professions, including being a pilot, medicine, law, along with selling multiple businesses all by the time he was 32!
However, our conversation starts off on a serious note and we deep dive into his mental health struggles which lead to him creating his Discernable vision and changing his course in life.
Learn more via https://www.discernable.io/
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You may recognise Brad McEwan from his longstanding career 20 plus year career as an Australian television and sports journalist with channel 10. However, what you may not know about Brad is that he is an ambassador for Beyond Blue and the Satellite Foundation. He is now focused on a new goal; providing workshops, presentations, mentoring and strategies that focus on workplace mental health and wellbeing. Above all, Brad’s work is about leading and working with kindness.'
Huge thanks to Brad for coming on and giving his time, which was greatly appreciated.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - How did you get your start in media?
2:25 - Banter with Sandra Sully
3:23 - Brad’s families experience with mental health
6:26 - What support did you seek in your younger days?
7:35 - How you push on despite tragedy to achieve great success?
9:35 - Where did you get such a positive outlook from?
11:35 - Was mental health something that you openly spoke about?
13:30 - What happened when you opened up?
15:45 - Can you tell us about the Satellite foundation which your an ambassador for?
21:16 - Embracing your story
23:25 - Brad talks about his own anxiety and OCD
27:00 - How did you deal with it as a news presenter?
28:10 - Do you think people share enough about their lived experience and stories?
34:30 - How do you achieve cultural change when it comes to mental health awareness?
36:30 - Meditation, breathing and mindfulness
39:00 - Awareness around family
40:40 - What more do you think can help young people and families?
45:57 - Having to go to the GP and unnecessary steps in obtaining help?
48:18 - It’s now about doing!
50:12 - Treating the family as a whole
53:50 - Mental health nurses are amazing people
55:40 - What prompted you to change your career to work in the mental health space?
59.50 - Reframing your previous lived experience
1:02:23 - What are some common themes coming out your mental health corporate workshops?
1:04:25 - The single most powerful act that we can do to improve someone’s well-being?
1:07:25 - Company profits over mental health and culture?
1:11:30 - Millenials, GEN Y and workplace expectation
1:14:30 - What new positions are companies creating in relation to mental health?
1:20:20 - Reassessing and prioritising your happiness
1:22:45 - Societies fragility and the catalyst for resilience?
1:27:20 - Will Pucokvski and mindfulness
1:30:44 - Developing empathy
1:32:30 - Leaders taking off the mask
1:34:40 - Having people who want to work?
1:35:35 - What projects are you working on?
1:39:35 - What does Brad get up to in his free time?
1:40:20 - Could you get away with wearing shorts under the newsdesk?
1:40:41 - How can you contact Brad?
In this episode, I speak to Jonathon Gleeson who is a dairy farmer in South West Victoria and has achieved purchasing a dairy farm by age 30 with no assistance, which is a remarkable achievement.
Jonathon goes into detail about how he exactly did this and also the mindset that is required to do this. He gives some great advice around long-term goal-setting and having a vision.
I have always had an idea for a book called "Money Management with a Dairy Farmer" as they live on the edge and are great money managers which you will hear about in this episode.
We did do a video version of this podcast, however, the zoom connection played up so it is audio-only for this one. I hope to go down to his farm soon and film some video with Jonathon of this farm setup and also to capture some great advice on how you can achieve your dreams.
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You can follow his journey via his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Gleestar-Holsteins-439691456229636
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Maria Figueiredo is a remarkable woman who experienced growing up with a single mother with BiPolar disorder as well as having an autistic brother in New York having immigrated from Puerto Rico at the age of 14.
Maria goes right into detail about her experiences growing with a mentally ill parent and shares numerous stories that we hope can help other people in similar situations.
By sharing her authentic story we hope to encourage people to please share their experiences online in order to create awareness around children growing up with a parent who has a mental illness.
There is a significant lack of online content for young people to learn from those from lived experience, so please reach out.
I was able to relate to Maria a lot and I am sure you can as well if you grew up in a similar situation.
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In this episode, I talk to Haydar Hussein who is the founder of the Jim's Cleaning Group who turned his side-hustle into a multi-million dollar cleaning empire. He has over 860 franchisees in Australia and New Zealand is on target for 1000 franchisees by the end of 2020. He has achieved all of this in just under 20 years! It is a great story and Haydar tells us the journey from the start until the current day.
You can learn more about Haydar and the Jim's Cleaning Group via www.jimscleaning.net.au
Points of discussion
The importance of visualization of what you want in life
Work towards making the vision a reality via any means necessary
Stay humble and have a growth mindset
Keep progressing
Family in business
How to manage a large business
How to create a product that actually solves a solution
Did you grow up with a parent who had a mental illness? If so, then you will take a lot out of this episode with Mental Health Advocate Addy Dunkley-Smith.
Addy is involved in a Victorian organisation called The Satellite Foundation who work with children, young people and their families where a parent has a mental illness. Addy contributes regularly as a peer facilitator, as a program consultant and in sharing her lived experience. In her past, she has competed at several world championships on the Australian National Rowing Team.Addy goes right into detail about her work and research in this field as well as she is currently studying for her doctorate in clinical psychology. We also go right into detail about our own experiences on this topic and what we hope changes for the future.
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What is it like to actually have BiPolar? In this episode, we go right into depth with Tim Beanland who talks openly about his condition and how his thoughts on mental health as a whole. Tim provides a great insight into how he views his condition and provides some inspiring thoughts around it. This is a great listen for anyone who is interested in learning about BiPolar II and those who are affected by it. Tim also has his own podcast as well so make sure you check that out as well.
Big thanks to Tim for his openness and honesty as it's important to share content in this space. Anything you can do to help share this episode or content online is appreciated. Feel free to drop me a line on my social channels as well.
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Tim Beanland, who is the creator of the expert's blueprint and is also a podcasting expert. We talk about all things to do with podcasting, social media, marketing, video content, and how he has now created a business out of his podcast content.
I have also been a guest on Tim's podcast to talk about my experiences related to growing up with a single mother with BiPolar disorder type 1.
Click here to listen to his podcast
Simon Hogan is a former AFL footballer for the Geelong Cats who retired at the end of 2012 after being diagnosed with a depressive disorder. However, this has only recently been changed to BiPolar affective disorder type 2. Simon chats about his journey so far and the battles he continues to face. We go into depth about his more recent diagnosis around BiPolar and the various issues that come along with the condition from two perspectives. One of those being a person who is living with the condition and our host's experience who grew up with a single mother with BiPolar type 1. Big thanks to Simon for his honesty and openness around his journey.
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Welcome to Episode one of the lived experience podcast with Joel Kleber.
Our first guest is current Essendon Bomber (AFL) player, Marty Gleeson.
Big thanks to Marty, Make sure you follow him on IG @marty_gleeson + Twitter @martygleeson35
Video version of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/k40TR3BHbc8
In this episode, we touch on the below topics in order:
- His background
- Social media and athletes
- Dealing with online negativity
- His golf game
- How he uses social media
- The culture at the club
- Picking an agent
- His ankle injury in depth
- The rehab process
- Rehab mindset
- Dealing with negative mindsets
- Mindfulness
- Mentors
- Mental mindsets
- Post footy plans
- Passion outside of footy
- 10 quick questions
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Welcome to the Authentic Convos Podcast! My name is Joel Kleber and I will be your host on what I hope will be a series of genuine conversations with a wide array of people from various walks of life. Like most people, my interests are wide-ranging which is reflective of the guests I have on the podcast. I don't believe in putting yourself in a silo with your content so I really hope there is something for everyone with this podcast.
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