Tackling Mental Health Stigma Through Humour: An Inside Look at the 'Going Loco' Podcast

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In this episode of Aligned and Thriving, host Judith Bowtell sits down with Georgia Poletti Moulds and Amanda Robinson, the co-hosts of the podcast Going Loco. Georgia and Amanda met through their interconnected friend groups and discovered a shared passion for using humor to destigmatize conversations around mental health. They discuss the importance of having creative outlets, the challenges and rewards of starting a podcast, and how they balance their busy lives while pursuing their passion project.

Podcast Episode Summary

• Georgia and Amanda share their motivation for starting the podcast Going Loco, which is to use humor to make conversations around mental health more accessible and relatable
• They discuss the process of getting the podcast off the ground, including the 6-month timeline it took to find their voice and format
• The hosts talk about the risks and vulnerabilities of putting their personal experiences with mental health out there, and how they balance their passion with the practical demands of their lives
• Judith, Georgia, and Amanda explore the misconceptions around what mental health conditions "look like" and the importance of normalizing the day-to-day experiences of living with them
• The group discusses the value of creative outlets, even amidst the demands of work and family life, and how they plan to expand Going Loco into new mediums like video content

If you're facing challenges with your mental well-being, please remember, you DON’T have to face it alone. We strongly ENCOURAGE reaching out for SUPPORT. If you need someone to talk to, consider contacting:

- Lifeline at 13 11 14

- Kids Helpline at 1800 551 800

- MensLine Australia at 1300 789 978

- Suicide Call Back Service at 1300 659 467

- Beyond Blue at 1300 22 46 36

- Headspace at 1800 650 890

- QLife at 1800 184 527

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Chapters

1. Tackling Mental Health Stigma Through Humour: An Inside Look at the 'Going Loco' Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Discussion of how Georgia and Amanda started the "Going Loco" podcast and their process for creating it. (00:02:16)

3. Importance of having creative outlets and passion projects, and the balance between structure and spontaneity. (00:05:39)

4. Destigmatizing mental health issues through humor, and the value of lived experiences over just "trauma sharing". (00:09:57)

5. What supports Georgia and Amanda in doing this work, including the role of friendship and community. (00:15:29)

6. Potential future directions for "Going Loco" and other creative projects, and the balance between ambition and realistic expectations. (00:17:51)

7. Discussion about the challenge of balancing creative projects with the demands of daily life, especially for Georgia as a parent. Explores the idea of maintaining a connection to creativity during different life stages. (00:22:44)

8. Advice around setting achievable goals and not being too hard on oneself when taking on new creative challenges. Emphasizes the importance of finding the "learning edge" rather than just pushing oneself out of the comfort zone. (00:28:28)

9. Future plans for Going Loco, including exploring more comedy/performance content. (00:33:33)