Brainwaves

Content warning: This episode contains topics relating to suicide and can be activating for some. Castlemaine Safe Space is a community led, non-clinical, inclusive, and comfortable sanctuary. It is a space for people who are experiencing distress or suicidality. Everyone is welcome to attend the space, and no referral or appointments are necessary.Join founder Rachel Stewart and host Ananya Sharma as they discuss Rachel's personal story, what drove her to set up the space and the value CaSS has added to her life.

In this episode Jasmine McLennan interviews Hannah Bloxigde about her experience with chronic Migraine and other disabilities such as Endometriosis. Hannah explains how her disabilties interact and effect her mental health. She also talks about her complex trauma, including incarceration and addiction. She now works as a disability model and is learning content creation. She is a gender diverse person who doesn't fit the model of mainstream society and wants to be a lighthouse for others with similar life experiences.

Join host Ananya Sharma as she talks to Amy Bodossian about all things being an artist and performer living with OCD. This episode discusses Amy's love for performance and how she navaigates her OCD whilst being in the public eye. Amy's show 'In Bed with Amy and Friends' is part of Melbourne Fringe festival, and is a cabaret style-performance with a healthy serving of wackiness. The show will run October 8th at Wesley Anne in Northcote. Please purchase tickets here https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/in-bed-with-amy-and-friends/

Join host Ananya Sharma as she talks to Amy Bodossian about all things being an artist and performer living with OCD. This episode is the first part of a two part series where we discuss Amy's love for performance and how she navaigates her OCD whilst being in the public eye. Amy's show 'In Bed with Amy and Friends' is part of Melbourne Fringe festival, and is a cabaret style-performance with a healthy serving of wackiness. The show will run October 8th at Wesley Anne in Northcote. Please purchase tickets here https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/in-bed-with-amy-and-friends/

Join host Flic Manning as she chats with author and therapist Jana Firestone about her latest book. Jana, a therapist who has worked with homicide cases, sudden deaths, and Black Saturday bushfire survivors, often shares her insights on moving forward after loss and the innate strength we all possess. With 18 years of experience working with families and young people, Jana brings a unique perspective on hope and healing. Tune in to hear about her new book, Plot Twist: A Personal Guide to Surviving Life’s Unexpected Curveballs, and gain practical advice on navigating life’s toughest challenges.You can find Jana's podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-curious-life/id1458438429You can find Jana's new book here:www.amazon.com.au/Plot-Twist-surviving-unexpected-curveballs/dp/1761470442You can find out more about Jana here: www.thecuriouslife.net/

Antek Benedyka is a social worker who uses his own experiences with mental health to inform his work. This is the first part of a 2 part series where we discuss the work he does with refugees in Australia, his own mental health journey and how this has led him to wanting to improve the lives of the young people he works with now.

“I definitely have anxiety, and probably just naming it felt really good because I’ve probably had it all my life. I’ve just never known what it was, known what it feels like,” says singer and songwriter, and disabled musician advocate, @MusicElizaHull. Eliza performed ‘Running Underwater’, her first song about being disabled on ABC’s Q&A. She is an award-winning artist with music featured on international TV shows 'Awkward' and 'Teen Wolf' — and the Disability Arts Reporter for the ABC. Eliza talks about her music career, the industry and mental health on our radio show Brainwaves. Tune in today at 5pm (AET) on @3CRcommunity radio with host @flicmanning. https://bit.ly/3ki4oxchttps://elizahull.com/

Mark talks to artist, author, and publisher, Annie Huang about zines and the role they have played in their mental health journey.

This week on Brainwaves we will be airing part of of the Woodcock Public Lecture, proudly presented by Wellways in May this year.As this week is Naidoc week we have taken part 1 to be alol about the poignont Welcome to Country by Stacie Piper, who is a proud Wurrundjeri, Djadjawarrung and Ngurai Illum-Wurrung woman, and Djirri Djirri Dancer. At the end of the epsode there is a little bit of what is to come in next week's show. You will hear from speaker Maggie Toko, a Commisioner at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, and a descendant of the Ngati Whatua and Ngapuhi tribes, who are indigenous to Aotearoa (New Zealand). Maggie shars her vast Mental health industry experience and first-hand lived experience from a consumver and family/carer lens. You can hear Maggie speak in full next week on Brainwaves.

Jasmine welcomes Mark and Ananya, the newest additions to our Brainwaves crew. They discuss their views on stigma around mental health and how it is most times a 'silent struggle'. Each of them provides their take on what solidarity can look like in regard to mental health, and how getting the right support can be transformational.

Jasmine McLennan talks to Archie Beetle, founder and director of Queer Town, an Australian-based startup delivering LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship training in workplaces throughout Australia and beyond. Archie discusses the mental health challenges that face queer, trans and gender diverse people, his own mental health challenges, the misconceptions people have about the queer community and some common issues in the workplace for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Poet and artist Stephen Hull has had a interest in the war ever since his grandfather told him stories of what it was like to serve in world war II. Wanting the answer the question 'why do we march for Anzac Day and why do we still remember?' he shares his poem about Gallipoli and the ongoing and devestating effects of war, including the effect on our mental health.

Tonight on Brainwaves Suzie Leach will chat to our guest Orion Kelly - That Autistic Guy. Based in Victoria, Orion is proudly autistic, and an author, advocate and actor. He hosts the podcast 'My Friend Autism - and is all about validation and support for Autistic people and their loved ones. Today he will discuss autism, and his work in the media including his own autistic focused YouTube channel. https://orionkelly.com.au/homehttps://www.youtube.com/c/orionkellyhttps://www.facebook.com/OrionKellyInc/https://twitter.com/orionkelly

Yves Rees, a writer, historian, podcaster and trans advocate talks candidly about the highs and lows of their own trans journey and the challenges that other trans and gender diverse people experience. It is an unfortunate fact that trans and gender diverse people are much more likely to attempt suicide than the general population. Yves explores why this is true and provides some suggestions for tackling trans mental health issues moving forward.

Evan, Brainwaves producer, talks about his journey with mental health, beginning with a spiritual awakening that turned his world upside down. He describes the challenges of medication, stigma, and maintainging relationships whilst going through a mental health crisis and the importance of taking your life back into your own hands.

‘My drive is to raise awareness of invisible illness, the need for inclusivity, diversity and equality. My motivation is to inspire others facing an invisible or visible illness or disability,’ says mental health advocate, Leah Turton.Leah is on our radio show Brainwaves today. With host Flic Manning, she will discuss her lived experience of mental health struggles and invisible illnesses. We touch on domestic violence, the importance of educating children and what Leah would do if she had a magic genie to help make the world a more supportive place!Leah can be reached on https://www.my2feet.com.au/ and also on Instagram and Facebook You can contact Flic via: https://flicmanning.com/

Jamila Rizvi is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, podcast presenter, and gender equality advocate. She is Deputy Managing Director of FutureWomen — a company that champions gender equity in Australian workplaces through professional development, community and advocacy.Jamila is on our radio show Brainwaves today. With host Flic Manning, she will discuss women’s mental health, and being a woman of colour in politics and the media, as well as the ongoing overlap between the Feminist Agenda, Disability, Chronic illness, Education and Mental Health. She also shares her lived expriences of illness, mental illness, discrimination and more. This is a juicy and thought-provoking interview that is bound to leave you feeling empowered and moved.You can also view the full extended interview on YouTube here with or without closed captions! Reach out to Jamila Rizvi: Jamila Rizvi WebsiteReach out to Flic Manning: Flic Manning Website

Staying healthy and in shape can be a difficult task for anyone at the best of times, but try keeping trim when you have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Today on Brainwaves we examine what drives people to binge eat with our special guest - writer and poet Isabella Fels. Isabella has since a young age had trouble with her eating habits, exacerbated by her mental health conditions and OCD, but more recently has been on the improve.Evan and Isabella try to get to the root of the problem and highlight what steps you can take to a better life and stay healthy trying to manage or even overcome such a problem.We hear some of her poetry on the subject too.Isabella is a good friend and I hope you enjoy the show!Look out for her writing in Q Magazine, Eureka Street and Medium website too. She really loves to help others with her writing.www.3CR.org.au

Mark is our newest host to join the Brainwaves team. Today he will talk about his role and the mental health tools he uses to support Helpline callers as a Helpline Volunteer Coordinator.

Welcome to the final show of Brainwaves for 2023.Here we talk a bit about our highlights for the year and some tips and places to go for the Christmas holiday season.Don't be lonely, reach out to places for Christmas lunch or dinner, or just for some company.So join Flic, Cailin and Evan as we recap 2023's best bits and welcome the new members of the team too all ready to go for next year 2024.We will also be replaying some favourite shows during the summer break so don't forget to still tune in over summer.Brainwaves | 3CR Community Radiohttp://www.3cr.org.au/brainwaves