Brainwaves

John O’Shea is the author of 'Neurospicy', a candid and honest exploration of his experience living with dyslexia and ADHD that blends travel stories, entrepreneurial highs, and catastrophic failures.

Queer and disabled artist and performer, Emilia McSherry’s upcoming show explores her personal experiences with mental health challenges, domestic abuse and sexual violence. “Every part of myself is on display in this exhibition,” the Naarm-based artist said. Emilia's exhibition, entitled 'I Want to Die but Not at the Hands of a Man', combines mixed media, cyanotype prints and a durational performance piece.

Nathan Bell is a writer and artist from Newcastle. From a young age Nathan aspired to a creative career. He produces content in a variety of mediums including writing, digital media, painting and film. Today, Nathan will return as a guest on our radio show Brainwaves. He will talk about Mental health, drug addiction, loneliness, alcoholism and isolation with host Mark.

“Teen behaviour is communication, not manipulation or defiance, and misreading it keeps families stuck in crisis," says Katie K. May, an author and therapist who helps parents and professionals decode teen behaviour to prevent harm. U.S.-Based Katie is the founder of Creative Healing which is located in Philadelphia, and author of 'You're on Fire it's Fine'. She is also today's guest on our radio show Brainwaves, and will talk about practical solutions to support teens, and their parents or caregivers.

Musician Angus Legg will discuss how his lived experience of grief influences his music, today on our radio show Brainwaves. Raised in a musical family, Angus' father's passing in 2014 deepened his devotion to the craft. His latest work honours that legacy and his Celtic roots, weaving in melodies and storytelling traditions that shaped him.Find out more about Angus Legg here: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Wd82ym7dt21IWij9gNdA5?si=lXlMdUcsS9y3VY_riF38KAInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/angusleggmusic/?hl=en

I’m a laid-back bloke who tries not to worry about matters I can't control,” says Writer Paul Guiton. Paul grew up on a sheep farm in Southwest NSW and lives with mental health challenges.Paul’s new book called 'Conaipara' centres around a fire that breaks out in a small town pub. “We travel back nine months from that event meet and learn about the key characters and the circumstances of the fire are gradually revealed,” he says.

Drag, burlesque, and cabaret artist, Rosie Roulette is proudly queer, disabled and living with AuDHD. They talk about their lived experience and new show 'POKÉLESQUE'.

Adolescents and families expert, Dr. Will Dobud talks about 'Kids These Days', which is also the title of his new book. Based in the US. and Australia, he has researched troubled teens in America and advocates to protect youth from institutionalisation and harm. Dr. Dobud tackles the issues of overdiagnosis and gender related challenges as well as promotes the positive impact of outdoor and wilderness therapy.

Today on Brainwaves, we’re joined by Franceyne from VACRO to discuss mental health and imprisonment, including the criminalisation of mental health, support in prison, and the reintegration journey for people returning to the community. You can sign up to VACRO's newsletting here: Subscribe to the Vacro newsletter | Vacro To learn more about VACRO you can follow them on social media at the links bellow:Vacro | Melbourne VIC | Facebookhttps://bsky.app/profile/vacro.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/vacroau

Eleanor Doran and Shehelah Dassenaike from Impact Co join Brainwaves to discuss their recent Adolescent and Youth Inpatient Service Experience Design Project. They talk about the importance of involving young people in service design and reform matters. Eleanor and Shehelah draw on lived, learned, and professional experience, from values-driven projects to co-design with young people, families, and services. They’ll share what they heard, learned, and what needs to change.

Beyond the Visual is the UK’s first major sculpture exhibition where blind and partially blind practitioners are central to its curation, and make up most of the exhibitors. The work is based on ground-breaking research that challenges the dominance of sight in the making and appreciation of art. The project is led by Professor Ken Wilder and Dr. Aaron McPeake who are today’s guests on our radio show, Brainwaves. Over the next two episodes, Ken and Aaron talk to host Mark about access to the arts for disabled people, in particular blind people. Ken Wilder's Website: https://www.kenwilderartist.com/(link is external) Aaron McPeake's Website: https://www.aaronmcpeake.com/index.html(link is external) More information about the exhibition can be found here: Henry Moore Foundation(link is external) An open source PDF of Beyond the Visual: Multisensory Modes of beholding art by Ken Wilder and Aaron McPeake can be accessed here: Beyond the Visual

Beyond the Visual is the UK’s first major sculpture exhibition where blind and partially blind practitioners are central to its curation, and make up most of the exhibitors. The work is based on ground-breaking research that challenges the dominance of sight in the making and appreciation of art. The project is led by Professor Ken Wilder and Dr. Aaron McPeake who are today’s guests on our radio show, Brainwaves. Over the next two episodes, Ken and Aaron talk to host Mark about access to the arts for disabled people, in particular blind people. Ken Wilder's Website: https://www.kenwilderartist.com/ Aaron McPeake's Website: https://www.aaronmcpeake.com/index.html More information about the exhibition can be found here: Henry Moore Foundation An open source PDF of Beyond the Visual: Multisensory Modes of beholding art by Ken Wilder and Aaron McPeake can be accessed here: Beyond the Visual

When life hits you with wave after wave of problems, you either start going under, or you learn how to surf. At this point, media personality Osher Günsberg asks ‘So What? Now What? — it's also the title of his new book and his guide to getting unstuck. He will talk with host Flic Manning about his mental health journey and latest book.

Writer and artist Nathan Bell explores his lived experience of mental health challenges including psychosis, combined with his spiritual beliefs, through his work. This includes mysticism and shamanism. You can discover Nathan's other work by following the links below: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NathanBellArtist Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newcastleartresistance YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@nathanbelltherevolutionari4375 Redbubble https://www.redbubble.com/people/modernculturenw/shop

Mark catches with with clinical psychologist Natalie to discuss growing up with the AFL and why she believes a dedicated mental health round ought to be introduced to the game. The article referred to in the podcast can be found by following the link below:Is It Time For The AFL To Cast A Mental Health Awareness Round?

Mark sits down with singer-songwriter Jen Frank to discuss all things mental health and her upcoming EP 'Friend Zone'. More music and news about Jen Frank can be found in the linktree below:Linktree

Sasha is a trans advocate with the Trans Action Network (TAN) in Naarm. They will have a chat with Mark about the lesser known challenges facing transgender people, especially those in the early stages of medical transition.

Part 2 of a panel discussion led by Mary o'Hagen, Director of Lived Experience at Wellways, on the shared role we play in building a more compassionate mental health system. The panellists of this discussion include Giancarlo de Vera, Maria Katsonis, and Associate Professor Harry Hill.

Part 1 of a panel discussion led by Mary o'Hagen, Director of Lived Experience at Wellways, on the shared role we play in building a more compassionate mental health system. The panellists of this discussion include Giancarlo de Vera, Maria Katsonis, and Associate Professor Harry Hill.

Last month, we held our 24th Annual Woodcock Lecture in Melbourne. The evening brought together mental health advocates, peer workers, clinicians, and people with lived experience around a central theme: how to centre dignity and humanity in the mental health system. This episode will feature keynote speaker, Giancarlo de Vera the CEO of BEING, as they discuss the loss of close friends and 'the slow invisible violence of coercive treatment', that exists within the mental health system.