An Honest ConversationExplicit

by IT'S OK TO STRUGGLE

Let's talk about the real shit, although some laughs will be included we aren't going to stray away with the hard topics. Mental Health is a serious problem in the 21st century and it needs to be talked about. You're not alone, we're here for you! This podcast is to make even one listener feel less alone in their struggles. Our podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri People and I wish to acknowledge them as Traditi ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • S2 E6: The Journey of Speak Share

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    S2 E6: The Journey of Speak Share

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    In our season finale, ‘Speak Share’ discuss their journey of creating their own mental health organization and the future and goal of their mission. As a group, Ben, Mason, and Nathan formed a mental health organization that has the purpose “to influence community culture and educate on mental health strategies.” Through their preventive approach, they have developed and created community and school programs that help educate and support the community. It was super refreshing to see a group of connected young adult men willing to do so much for the community, they are incredibly well-spoken and kind. Their mission is super important and I cannot wait to see the future of their journey. Please check them out it is so worth it! Trigger Warnings: Talks about anxiety, suicide, depression, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Men’s Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78 Sane Australia - 1800 18 7262 CHECK THEM OUT!!! https://www.speakandshare.com

  • S2 E5: Academic's and Self Worth

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    S2 E5: Academic's and Self Worth

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    In our second last episode of the season, Kaylee chats about her experience with associating her academic achievements with her self-worth. With a current scholarship at Melbourne University, and coming from a high-achieving girls' school, Kaylee has been surrounded by high-achieving environments. With this, She has had to learn ways to cope with the pressure of achieving high scores and the disappointment if she does not. Trigger Warnings: Talks about anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Mens Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78 Sane Australia - 1800 18 7262

  • S2 E4: Men's Mental Health #3

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    S2 E4: Men's Mental Health #3

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    Joining our men’s mental health series, Nicholas Peck chats with us about his mental health journey and how he began to get help for his struggles. Trigger Warnings: Talks about suicide, anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Mens Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78 Sane Australia - 1800 18 7262

  • S2 S3: Grief and Mental Health

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    S2 S3: Grief and Mental Health

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    In this episode, the beautiful Keeley Frawley opens up about her experience with grief and its effects on her own mental health, as her healing process after losing her beloved father, Danny Frawley. Trigger Warnings: Talks about suicide, anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Mens Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78 Sane Australia - 1800 18 7262 Donate to the amazing Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing. https://bit.ly/DFCDonate

  • S2 E2: The Importance of Vulnerabilty

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    S2 E2: The Importance of Vulnerabilty

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    For S2, E2, The one of a kind Emma Bourke, chats to us about the power of vulnerability, her experiences with it and why she is studying to become a psychologist herself. With her own initiative on Instagram, @happymindwithem, Emma is working towards empowering people to get help and take care of their mind. Trigger Warnings: Talks about anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 Mens Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78 Sane Australia - 1800 18 7262