An Honest Conversation
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 Traditional Owners. I would also like to pay my respects to their Elders, past, and present, and emerging and Aboriginal Elders of...
S2 E6: The Journey of Speak Share

In our season finale, âSpeak Shareâ 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 âto influence community culture and educate on mental health strategies.â 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...
S2 E5: Academic's and Self Worth

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
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S2 E4: Men's Mental Health #3

Joining our menâs 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

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

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
S2 E1: Mental Health In Professional Sport

Welcome to Season 2!
We are back and better than ever. For our first episode, we chat to Biggie and Cody about their experiences as Youngsters in the AFL, and how they have worked to maintain their mental health within such high pressures and changes from High School.
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
S1E16: An Honest Conversation About Sexuality & Consent W. Alyssa Dâamelio

Alyssa and I have a hard, but important chat about the concept of sexuality, sexual orientation and how those experiences impact your mental health and wellbeing.
In this podcast, Alyssa shares her story with sexuality, sexual abuse, and her experience with constent and sex in general.
If any of these topics are triggering for you, please do not listen as it is something we chat about heavily.
The aim of the podcast is to educate, spread awareness, and ultimately break the stigma against speaking up that impacts people everyday., This will be done...
S1E15: An Honest Conversation About Menâs Mental Health W. The ZOOP Boys

Welcome to âAn Honest Conversationâ for another episode in our menâs mental health series.
Today, Connor and Jerome from The ZOOP Network, a Melbourne Movement aiming to assist the community to achieve goals and share meaningful moments within a personâs environment. They also host their own podcast that is available on Spotify with two other friends, Toddy and Nick. I have myself been a guest on their podcast and I highly recommend their initiative!
The ZOOP boys and I chat about the stigma around menâs mental health, how it was implemented through their lack...
S1E14: An Honest Conversation About Psych Wards W. Bethany Baker

Welcome Back, and Welcome to âAn Honest Conversationâ for our first episode back, Beth Baker and I chat about our mutual experience in a psychiatric ward and what they entailed for her.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest way that...
S1E13: Trauma W/ Rozetta

This is episode Rozetta and I chatted very broadly about the experience of Trauma. I wanted to get the ball rolling with this topic of conversation, it is a deep and large topic.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest...
S1E12: Independence W/ Polly Mckenzie

This is episode Polly & I chatted about Independence, and how there are different types. We chatted about her experience with Independence and how it has impacted her mental health.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest way that may trigger...
11: Men's Mental Health #2 Connor

This is the second episode of our men's mental health series. Connor and I chat about his journey with his mental health and how the stigma against men's mental health has impacted him.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest...
S1E11: Men's Mental Health #2 Connor

This is the second episode of our men's mental health series. Connor and I chat about his journey with his mental health and how the stigma against men's mental health has impacted him.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest...
11: Men's Mental Health #2 Connor

This is the second episode of our men's mental health series. Connor and I chat about his journey with his mental health and how the stigma against men's mental health has impacted him.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest...
S1E10: Friendship Breakups W/ Mikayla & Emily

This episode our guests, Emily & Mikayla are old friends of mine! Going through a friendship breakup between us as a trio, we chatted about how our friendship breakup impacted us all mentally and how we got through it. Weâve definitely been through our tough times together and individually, which is why I thought theyâd be the perfect people to chat about friendship breakups and how they can impact your growth and mental health.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to t...
10: Friendship Breakups

This episode our guests, Emily & Mikayla are old friends of mine! Going through a friendship breakup between us as a trio, we chatted about how our friendship breakup impacted us all mentally and how we got through it. Weâve definitely been through our tough times together and individually, which is why I thought theyâd be the perfect people to chat about friendship breakups and how they can impact your growth and mental health.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not list...
10: Friendship Breakups

This episode our guests, Emily & Mikayla are old friends of mine! Going through a friendship breakup between us as a trio, we chatted about how our friendship breakup impacted us all mentally and how we got through it. Weâve definitely been through our tough times together and individually, which is why I thought theyâd be the perfect people to chat about friendship breakups and how they can impact your growth and mental health.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not list...
10: Friendship Breakups

This episode our guests, Emily & Mikayla are old friends of mine! Going through a friendship breakup between us as a trio, we chatted about how our friendship breakup impacted us all mentally and how we got through it. Weâve definitely been through our tough times together and individually, which is why I thought theyâd be the perfect people to chat about friendship breakups and how they can impact your growth and mental health.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not list...
S1E10: Men's Mental Health #1 Clayton

This is the first episode of our men's mental health series. Clayton and I chat about his journey with his mental health and how the stigma against men's mental health has impacted him.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest...
8: G's Thoughts #1

random thoughts I had about the weaponisation of mental health in the 21st century
trigger warning;
I talk very explicitly of mental health, including depression, suicide and anxiety
S1E07: Q&A W/ Jasmine

Welcome back to the first podcast is back in the studio!
I wanted to start off a little more light-hearted/fun for the first podcast back!
Jazz makes a comeback with a little Q&A, both of us received questions on her personal Instagram and @itsoktostruggle.
Thank you to everyone who sent through questions, we are so grateful!
Trigger Warning
In this podcast, we discuss mental health issues such as depression, eating disorders, and others. If this is something you aren't comfortable with listening to, please listen to something...
S1E06: Ask G

As we are still in lockdown in melb, I decided it would be fun to answer a few questions from you guys! If you guys like I can keep it going.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the podcast is to educate and bring up the conversation, but for us. This will be done in a raw and honest way that...
S1E05: Mental Health in Different Generations W/ My Papa

PSA, it is quite low quality due to using different mic
Papa (my dad) and I have a chat about what mental health was like when he was growing up, as well as how our relationship has been impacted by my mental health struggles. We both have different experiences and understandings of mental health so I thought it would be interesting to discuss this.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things...
S1E04: Mental Health & Lockdown W/ Allanah

With Melb in itâs sixth lockdown, my sis and I thought we would do an episode on lockdown and how it has impacted mental health especially getting to our sixth lockdown. Usually, I do it from a media space, but we are obviously limited so excuse the quality - I just wanted to get something out there as i felt itâs important to spread some awareness of how you are not alone during this hard time.
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
More Helplines @ www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/suicide_help...
4: Lockdown and Mental Health W/ Allanah

With Melbourne in its SIXTH lockdown, My big little sister and I have a chat about its massive impact on mental health.
ITS OK TO STRUGGLE
SEEK HELP, YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
WE LOVE YOU
WE CARE
Resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
MORE HELPLINES:
https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/suicide_help
S1E03: Self Esteem and Trauma in Dating W/ Tully Rignoi

Tully & I have a hot girl chat about how self-esteem and trauma can impact dating in the 21st century.
As always, TRIGGER WARNING, as some topics can trigger: if you have any triggers with self-esteem, depression, anxiety I would advise listening when you're in a better place.
There is also a lot of swearing as I have a dirty mouth (sorry, mum.)
If you are struggling with your mental health, remember it is OKAY to get some help. Contact a helpline or a professional.
Lineline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4635<...
S1E02: Borderline Personality Disorder W/ Alyssa D'amelio

Alyssa & I chatted about our journeys of mental health that involves being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. hope this helps to educate more on what it is and tbh we didnât even know ourselves what it was till our diagnosis. lyss also suffers with Bipolar and PTSD, in which we discussed as well.
If any topics of, sexual assault, harm, self-harm, depression, or suicide will impact you or trigger you - please do not listen to this podcast as we do discuss these things pretty heavily and without much restraint.
The aim of the po...
S1E01: Self Image & Social Media W/ Jasmine Tavares

*TW* - Eating Disorders, Binge Eating, Mental Health Issues etc.
In our very first podcast, Jazz, Negassa and I talk about Self Image, Social Media & Eating Disorders.