Careers & Mental Health Conversations

Simon Blake (OBE) talks to Tina about a range of topics including the need for affordable mental health training for all employees, helping employers implement mental health & wellbeing initiatives, a need for legislative change, the 'Where's Your Head At UK' campaign, the importance of self care and much more. You can learn more about Simon's appointment as the CEO of Mental Health First Aid England via: https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/news/mhfa-england-appoints-simon-blake-as-ceo/

On our 50th episode, Tina talks to recent reality TV star Dino Hira, about his current work and the release of his new book "A Miner Who Wins Inner Peace'. Dino discusses moving to Australia on his own and how he found and uses meditation and visualisation to grow to his benefit, and how it has helped him through his own mental health and journey. Dino's new book can be purchased directly from www.dinohira.com

Pat and Tina discuss some of the key strategies, tips and topics learnt and covered from our recent ' Creating Mentally Well Workplaces' Seminar, including advice from our guest speakers Matthew Little from Visionstream and James Hill from Energy QLD

Sally & Pat debate a recent report which outlines why millennial's can't last 90 days at work. We discuss if they are entitled and lazy, or if management needs to offer better on-boarding, training and consider emotional intelligence in this weeks Friday Rant. View the full news report at: https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/careers/why-lazy-millennials-cant-last-90-days-at-work/news-story/16aa1f513f140b56b88e9ee805ab8809

Tina and Pat discuss why we created Australia's first online Workplace Mental Health Induction, the benefits to organisations, the importance of mental wellness programs and how to get a free demonstration at https://www.mentallywellworkplaces.com.au/mental-health-induction-free-demo/

Harley Fox is a competitive beast. Over his career in the fitness, boxing & training industry he has completed 3 x professional Muay Thai fights, finished 1 x 54km and 2 x Ultra Beast 42 km Obstacle Courses (and completes smaller ones for fun) & is about to graduate with a Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Harley talks to Pat about how we overcomes fear and anxiety before a big fight or event which includes tips to beat self-sabotage. He also discusses the mental stamina required in order to never quit no matter how gruelling the event is, getting zoned in and his thoughts on the links between & importance of strong mental health as well as with physical health for all competitors If you are in SEQLD and want to contact Harley about training your teams or yourself for a big event. find out more at: https://www.healthyfox.com.au/fitness/ Or contact Harley on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/healthyfoxfitness

Michael shares his journey from workplace stress to brain injury and beyond. Michael was working as a Maintenance Superintendent in the mining industry in an extremely demanding and stressful environment, when in April 2013, life for Michael and his family changed forever. Michael tells us about living with an acquired brain injury, along with being diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety & Depression. Michael's motivation in sharing his personal lived experience story has reached over 100 Countries and helps provide HOPE to people who have had a similar experience, or potentially prevent a similar incident as he has experienced. HOPE - Hold On, Pain Ends. You can find out about Michael's current work here: http://www.michaelweston.com.au/

Odell Harris is your typical 'mans man'. He loves rugby, trains in jiu jitsu and feels at peace in the ocean surfing. However it wasn't until Odell reached out to a close mate for help that he realised that he was experiencing anxiety. We discuss how Odell identified and overcome his anxiety attacks, as well as talk about his passion for podcasting and the impact that setting up a podcast that touches on mental health has had on him personally. You can follow Odell on Instagram @senseiodell and learn more about his own podcasts at: http://againstallodz.libsyn.com/ https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/chasing-clarity

Donna sits down with Sally to share her amazing story regarding the lead up events to attempting suicide right through to her recovery process. Donna shares with us her ability to undertake activities to improve her mental and physical health including the reframing of negative thoughts and engaging in regular self acceptance and gratitude practices to ensure she can thrive and be shining light and example to others in her personal and professional career. Disclaimer: For some people the conversation in this podcast may be confronting, and if you aren't feeling at your optimal mental health, you may not want to listen to this episode. If you or someone you know is in crisis please get help immediately. Call lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000 if life is in danger. https://www.lifeline.org.au/

James Hill is one of Australia's first ever full time Mental Health Advocates, working for Energy QLD helping put in positive mental health programs and training for their employees. James is also a passionate speaker for Beyond Blue, and talks to Tina bout how his role came about, his day to day duties, working with Aaron (who helped co-create the role), helping roll out 'Mates In Energy' and much more.

Heather Gibson, the founder of 'Live Life Limitless' shares her story of mental health recovery and talks about her experience suffering a mental health breakdown at the age of 40 to becoming an athlete by the age of 42. Learn more about Heather and her journey at: https://livelifelimitless.com.au/

In our first Friday Rant for 2019, Pat & Sally discuss some of the things they have noticed in regards to contestants on reality tv shows, and ask if they are equipped to deal with the backlash, including bullying, trolling, public shaming, online smear campaigns and the potential impact to their mental health.

Tina runs through the different ways that you can acknowledge and respond to someone that confides in you that they have a mental health illness and may need support

We are back in 2019, and in our first podcast we run through just a little bit about some of the topics we want to focus on and share more about who we want to hear from. We look forward to speaking with more amazing people and covering the hot and relevant topics in career and mental health in Australia and across the World

The CDC team sit down to have a roundtable discussion about our first year in business, what we learnt and what we are most looking forward to in the year ahead

What is the 'Where's Your Head At? UK Mental Health Campaign? Who's involved and why does Australia need it too? Find out more about this petition to change the laws and recognise mental health within the workplace at http://www.wheresyourheadat.org/

This week Tina & Amy rant about the unnecessary personal, public and social media shaming that takes place towards people who seek professional medical assistance to treat the Mental Illnesses.

We discuss the unnecessary pressure that current school leavers are placed under when asked to choose their career paths at such a young age. We provide tips and guidance to both school leavers & their parents about how to navigate this stage of their lives, and list the options available.

In this episode Pat & Amy discuss some alarming statistics around mobile and social media addiction and Pat reveals his new tips that you can try implementing to beat the addiction at work, at home and in your own time

In support of Rivers Gift, Sally reveals an emotional and raw story about how the loss of her baby girl, and Amy's sister, Alicia to SIDS nearly 34 years ago has impacted her and the whole family. As much as this is a story of grief and loss, it is also a courageous story about moving forward, looking out for one another and using the pain of loss as motivation to do amazing things'. This weeks Podcast is dedicated to Alicia's memory, and the incredible team over at Rivers Gift http://www.riversgift.com/