'We Need To Talk' is a podcast about three simple words that can mean the world to someone who's going through tough times: “are you OK?” Each episode of 'We Need To Talk' explores a topic that will help you lend support to the people in your world. Experts and people like you share their stories - sometimes confronting but always inspiring you with helpful insights and tips so you can start a conversation that could change a life. This podcast is for anyone who wants to support the people i ...
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Each episode, OUTthink speaks with guests around events or situations that impact on the lives of LGBTQIA community members and what they've done to help deal with those situations in a more psychologically and mentally healthy way.
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Kick off your shoes and get comfortable with experience designers Justin Hall, Steven Hsieh and Trixie Johnston for a monthly session of Design Therapy. We’ll uncover intimate stories from our favourite creatives, what they learned and how it shaped their career. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry . . . we’ll bulk-bill.
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Being a big fat woman is a discussion based podcast that addresses the classic issues of body image, expections and self love. We speak to all different shapes, sizes and personalities to come to the conclusion that we are all different, but at the end of the day we are all human.
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We're tackling the enigma of imposter syndrome. That sneaky voice in your head saying, 'You're out of your depth'—we're exposing it. The twist: is imposter syndrome all bad, or does it hold unexpected insights? Join us for a candid chat filled with personal stories, as we unravel this complex and sometimes irrational feeling. It's a journey through…
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Art-ificial Intelligence with Sophie Greenfield
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UX designer and generative AI enthusiast Sophie Greenfield helps Steven Hsieh (shay) and Justin Hall navigate the future of AI in design, its current limits and how reinventing her skillset has helped her outrun the rise and fall of digital trends. Find out more at designtherapy.com.auBy Justin Hall, Steven Hsieh & Trixie Johnston
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Alpha – an individual who’s confident, assertive and ambitious. As someone who is constantly labelled an alpha female, how does it impact your life? In this episode, Justin and Trixie talk to accessibility practice lead Nika Khodjasteh about her experiences navigating the professional world as an alpha female. We break down stereotypes, share perso…
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What's life really like for remote workers in a post COVID world? Ryan Hoy gives us a glimpse into his life as a fully remote designer - highlighting the difficulties in forming relationships online and importance of developing a strong virtual presence. He also reveals some of his personal struggles and the ways in which remote work has enabled hi…
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Whether we like it or not, the fight-or-flight response is coded in our genetics and not all of us are well-equipped to deal with these anxiety-induced feelings. Join Trixie and Justin as they unpack traumatic workplace experiences from fellow co-host Steve’s past and how he's overcoming them. We'll explore dark spirals of negative thoughts due to …
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What are the benefits of accessible design and how many people does it really benefit? Join us for a chat with accessibility manager Allison Ravenhall about what accessible tech means to those who use it and the struggles she faces in getting its importance recognised. Listen in as we touch on the technological strides made for the disabled communi…
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Ever wondered how much of who you are today is a result of your childhood? We delve into some of the earliest influences on our lives and career (both positive and negative) with our friend and colleague Monpasha Mukherjee. On the way we'll touch on groupthink, imposter syndrome, how much self-worth we can put into work, soft leadership, and what g…
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Experience designer Monique explains the uncanny link between philosophy and design, the advantages of transferrable skills and the importance of ethics in technology/design. Find out more at designtherapy.com.auBy Justin Hall & Steven Hsieh
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How can we promote physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace? Product designer Brittany Lopes openly discusses her health journey with us - giving in-depth insight into the mindset behind eating disorders, the ways in which it affected her personal and professional life and how she was able to find the support she needed to heal. Join us for a…
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What makes a side hustle successful? ... and can you do it alone? Creative coder and resident side hustler Miguel Lorenzo takes us through the process and pain points of balancing a full-time job, social life and creating his own video production software: Filma. Join us as we discuss using childhood bullying to fuel success, tips to fend off legal…
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Block-chain, NFTs, cryptocurrency, smart contracts - what’s the real value behind the buzzwords and how can we as designers get involved? Our UX design pal Joseph Wakim joins us in the metaverse to answer all our Web 3.0 questions and give us a crash course on WTF is an NFT. On the way we’ll explore Joseph’s passion for collecting and lucrative sid…
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Couples Therapy with Trixie & Cameron Johnston
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Powerhouse UI designer couple Trixie and Cameron Johnston give resident single Justin advice on what it takes to succeed in a romantic and creative partnership. Getting deep into couples therapy we’ll share stories on the pitfalls of working on creative projects with your significant other including how to effectively communicate, deal with critici…
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Washed Up with Doyle Perez aka ‘D at Sea’
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UX designer Doyle Perez explores his colourful past as an acoustic recording and touring artist in our soft-core sophomore Design Therapy session. From rebellious musical beginnings with bands on the Sunshine Coast to playing Soundwave music festival, Doyle has taken the road less travelled to now designing banking experiences for millions at Commo…
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Our first episode has Justin in the hot seat recounting his experiences founding a startup in a foreign country with his romantic partner and its sudden crushing failure. Be prepared for a crash course in 'what not to do when starting a business' including dealing with betrayal, scheming developers and incompetent lawyers through dramatic Spanish r…
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R U OK?Day 2021 - Are they really OK? Ask them today
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When it comes to our friends, family and loved ones, do we know how they’re really going? As close as we might be, sometimes it’s hard to tell. In this bonus episode of ‘We need to talk’. We explore the 2021 R U OK?Day message: Are they really OK? Ask them today. We chat about when and how to ask “are you OK?” and how to make it a part of your ever…
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In this episode of ‘We need to talk’. We tackle the big question of “what if extra support is needed?” We discuss what getting help and support might look like and how can we stand alongside our friends and loved ones as they try to find what works for them.By R U OK?
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What if the cause is beyond their control?
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Life can be challenging and on top of the usual pressures people who are LGBTIQ+ might be subject to minority stress, prejudice, discrimination, violence and abuse. While most LGBTIQ+ people lead healthy and happy lives, the impact of stigma and discrimination is that LGBTIQ+ people are more likely to experience depression and anxiety and be at ris…
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You’re worried about someone and want to reach out to them and ask, “are you OK?”. But you don’t want to say the wrong thing or make it worse for them. It’s normal to feel a bit worried or uncomfortable about asking someone how they’re going. That’s why in this episode we’ll be answering the question “Am I doing this right?” by looking at how you c…
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Trust is about more than words. It’s about what you do, and don’t do, and it goes well beyond that one moment when you ask if someone is OK. In this episode our host Ruby Mountford will be discussing what to do before, during and after an R U OK? conversation to create a sense of trust. Because without trust, it’s hard for people to open up and sha…
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While the signs someone’s struggling can be subtle, there are things you can look out for that can indicate when someone needs your support. In this episode we discuss the signs it might be time to ask R U OK? - the changes in what someone's saying or doing and what might be going on in their life or the broader community that could mean it’s time …
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There's a moment where your brain lights up when you realise someone gets it. That what we're experiencing and feeling about life, attraction, gender, sexuality isn't something we have to face or deal with alone. But this only happens when there's real authentic connection. In this episode we explore what that looks like, how it makes a difference …
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R U OK? - Part 2 - Pastor David Whaley by Harvest Life ChurchBy Harvest Life Church
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R U OK? - Part 4 - Pastor Danny Castro by Harvest Life ChurchBy Harvest Life Church
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R U OK? - Part 3 - Pastor David Whaley by Harvest Life ChurchBy Harvest Life Church
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R U OK? - Part 1 - Pastor David Whaley by Harvest Life ChurchBy Harvest Life Church
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This week I discuss the importance of checking up on one another.
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we are going back in time to 2016 and the first handful of episodes of OUTthink with a retrospective. We chat with Daniel Cordner about his experiences of being diagnosed as HIV+ and his journey to find acceptance. We also chat with Sex Therapist Lisa To…
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This week we discuss the effects of body dysmorphic disorder and the benefits of BJJ!
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with Kris Verle who is a coach whose mission is to make personal development as normal and talked about as personal training. We chat about everything from aging, self-image, life purpose and relationship matters. For more information on Kris, vi…
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This week on Being A Big Fat Woman, Shae and I discuss medical and mental health issues and well as being a bio drag queen!
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Episode 2: We are joined by Monique to discuss clothing sizes and HOW DUMB THEY ARE!!
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with Craig Mack who is a speaker and ambassador for 'R U Ok?' Day and an advocate for mental health within the LGBT community. In this episode, we talk about the importance of asking your family, friends and loved ones if they're ok every day and…
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Hello! Welcome to being a big fat woman! This is just a brief summary of what Being a big fat woman is all about! If you're interested in being apart of this project please reach out to me! Watch this space for weekly episodes!
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with Stuart Fenton who is a Clinical Psychotherapist and counsellor on the topic of addiction with particular reference to ice addiction. For more information on Stuart, visit his website at http://www.beyondaddiction.net.au/ and for more informa…
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This week, we chat with Dr Tracie O'Keefe who is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Counsellor amd Naturopath about addiction, sexual issues, acronym soups, her published work, resilience and a whole lot more. For more information on Dr O'Keefe, visit her web…
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This week, we chat with author, speaker, activist, Founder and CEO of NICHE - Daniel Witthaus about the LGBTQIA+ community in regional and remote areas along with some of the challenges that they face in combatting homophobia. For more information on NICHE, go to http…
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OUTthink - S01E19 - Joe Busuttil - When Joey Dumped Keane
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Or what happens when your friends just disappear on you. OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat once again with Clinical Hypnotherapist, Joe Busuttil about what happens when our circle of friends just seem to disappear on us or when people we thought we knew seem like someone we no lo…
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OUTthink - S01E18 - Joe Busuttil - Marriage Equality
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This week, we chat again with Clinical Hypnotherapist, Joe Busuttil about marriage equality and the impact on the mental health of the LGBT community. For more information on Lawrence Akers, OUTthink and Release Hypnosis, go to www.releasehypnosis.com.au.…
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OUTthink - Ep17 - Polly Filla - The Psychology of Drag
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This week, we chat with the fabulous Polly Filla regarding the psychology of drag. For more information on Polly Filla, check out her Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/MissPollyfilla/. For more information on Lawrence Akers, OUTthink and Release Hypnosis, go to…
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OUTthink - Ep16 - David Clark - Exploring Bipolar
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. David Clark is the owner of the Lime Green Solutions. When he first experienced a bipolar 'brain snap', it took him down an unexpected path. This podcast, we chat to David about what it is like to be diagnosed with bipolar and what impact it has had on his life. For m…
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OUTthink - Ep15 - Magnus Dean - Exploring Anxiety
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with DJ Magnus Dean who, earlier this year, spoke out about his battle with anxiety. For more information on Magnus, visit http://dj-magnus.podomatic.com/. For more information on Lawrence Akers and Release Hypnosis, go to www.releasehypnosis.com…
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OUTthink - Ep14 - Anthony Lekkas - Same Sex Domestic Violence
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with Counsellor, Facilitator and Psychotherapist, Anthony Lekkas on the topic of same sex domestic violence. For more information on Anthony, visit http://essendoncounsellingsolutions.com/. For more information on Lawrence Akers and Release Hypno…
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OUTthink - Ep13 - Scott Brennan - Gay Men and Humour (Part 2)
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we continue our chat with comedian, actor, writer, producer and Golden Gibbo Award winner, Scott Brennan and explore the topic of how gay men can often be the butt of jokes as well as how gay men use humour as a defence mechanism. For more information on…
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OUTthink - Ep11 - Matthew Cooksey - The Velvet Rage
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with psychotherapist and coach, Matthew Cooksey, about Dr Alan Downs book, 'The Velvet Rage'. 'The Velvet Rage' is a text that many in the mental health world recommend due to its brilliant observations of authenticity in the gay world. Matthew a…
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OUTthink - Ep10 - Dean Beck - MH-SH-HIV-D
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with Producer, Broadcaster, Community Advocate, and ENUF Ambassador, Dean Beck, around the topic of Mental Health, Sexual Health, HIV and Drugs. While an ambitious topic to bring them all together, we explore these various areas and how they rela…
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OUTthink - Ep9 - Brian Madigan - Naked Gay Guru
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with Brian Madigan who is the founder of 'Naked Gay Men'(http://getnakedguru.com/). OUTthink is hosted by clinical hypnotherapist, Lawrence Akers (www.releasehypnosis.com.au).
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OUTthink - Ep8 - Sally - An Exploration of Transgender (Part 2)
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we continue our chat with Sally Goldner who openly shares her story about life as a transgender person and offers insight into some of the challenges the transgender and bisexual community face. OUTthink is hosted by clinical hypnotherapist, Lawrence Ake…
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OUTthink - Ep7 - Sally - An Exploration of Transgender (Part 1)
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OUTthink is a podcast that talks about issues that affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. This episode, we chat with Sally Goldner who openly shares her story about life as a transgender person and offers insight into some of the challenges the transgender and bisexual community face. OUTthink is hosted by clinical hypnotherapist, Lawrence Akers (www.relea…
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