Episodes

Carlo Laruccia is a passionate mental health and wellbeing advocate, and today on the show Carlo talks about his lived experience of mental health, recovery and human connection.

Panelling Tu, Interviewing Chiara and Kathy, Guest Carlo Laruccia

My Happy Sad Mummy by Michelle Vasiliu

3 Feb 2016

Interview with author of My Happy Sad Mummy about helping children understand the effects of Bipolar disorder in parents.

Presenters: Kathy, Chiara, Chris Guests: Michelle

This week Brainwaves has Felice Jacka on the show, Associate Professor at Deakin University and President of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research and the Australian Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders. Felice discusses her research around the role of diet and nutrition as it relates to mental health disorders.

Rose & Kathleen

Social Anxiety

20 Jan 2016

This week, Brainwaves members Daniel and Kathy both chat about their experiences of living with social anxiety. Daniel and Kathy very effortlessly bring to light an experience that many people with mental health issues identify with and help to normalise the experience known as social anxiety.

Daniel & Kathy

Consumer advocate Alan Pinchez

13 Jan 2016

Consumer consultant/advocate and researcher Alan Pinchez comes on the show to talk about his experience with mental health and how this drove him to join the consumer movement in an attempt to improve services. Alan talks about the value of peer workers and peer support, and the benefits of lived experience.

Daniel & Kathleen

Phil Pyke, peacekeeping and mental health

6 Jan 2016

Phil Pyke, veteran and peacekeeper comes on the show to talk about the experience of mental health issues for peacekeepers upon their return to Australia. Phil talks about the historical and social context of peacekeeping, the consequences of living in war zones and mental health implications for veterans.

Kate & Kathleen

Mental Health in the African Community

30 Dec 2015

Brainwaves hosts a range of guests, Siretti from the organisation In Our Own Words, and Natasha and Heeba, from AFRO Care. Both organisations aim to address mental health issues in the African community.

Kate & Daniel

Ray of Light Documentary

23 Dec 2015

Guest director Jay Richards comes on the show this week to talk about his documentary Ray of Light. The Ray of Light documentary looks to shine a light on youth anxiety, depression and suicide.

Rose & Kathy

Dr Neil Thomas, Director National e-Therapy Centre, Swinburne University talks about the SMART reasearch program and The International Consortium on Hallucination Research

16 Dec 2015

Dr Neil Thomas, Director National e-Therapy Centre, Swinburne University talks about the SMART Project and The International Consortium on Hallucination Research smartinfo.org.au

Presenters: Tu, Chiara and Kathy Guest: Neil

Louisa Dent Pearce shares her Lived Experience

9 Dec 2015

Louisa Dent Pearce shares her Lived Experience and talks about her early episode of mental health issues, exploration into healing and recovery, and giving back to others

Presenters: Kathy and Kate Guest: Louisa Dent Pearce

Brainwaves - Australians for Mental Health Campaign

2 Dec 2015

Minto Felix, founding member of Australians for Mental Health and Mental Health Programs Coordinator at Monash University, comes on the show to talk about the national advocacy campaign. Australians for Mental Health attempts to empower Australians to compel all political parties to make mental ill health a key election issue and the next Federal election.

Tu & Chiara

Playwright & advocate Neil Cole speaks about his career in federal politics and living with bipolar disorder

25 Nov 2015

Advocate, playwright Neil Cole reflects on career in federal politics and living with bipolar disorder

Guest Neil Cole interviewed by James and Rose

Suzanne Hurley - PANDA

18 Nov 2015

Suzanne Hurley from PANDA comes on the show in light of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Week, to talk about the mental health issues before, during and after pregnancy.

Tu & Chiara

Dorothy Gilmour - Grief and Loss

11 Nov 2015

Dorothy Gilmour (Wheller) is a Grief and Loss counseller and lecturer at Swinburne University. On today's show, Dorothy joins the program to talk about grief following death, different forms of grief and loss and the link between mental illness and grief.

Paneller: Kathy, Guest: Dorothy Gilmour, Presenters: Kathleen & Tu

Interview with Professor Mike Slade, recovery & person centred care

4 Nov 2015

Prof Mike Slade talks mental health recovery and what it means to lead a meaningful life

Guest Prof Mike Slade interviewed by Kathy and Rose

Relationship between mental health and family, and discussing sprituality and self care

28 Oct 2015

In the last of the Headspace curated series of shows, this week's program explores the lived experience of two young men, exploring mental health from 2 unique perspectives. In Part 1 of the program Mark explores self care when managing depression and anxiety, and in Part 2 Damian discusses mental health and healing in the context of family.

Interviewers: Kate & Lucy, Guests: Damian, Kate, Panelling: Tu

Brainwaves - Episode 201510211700

21 Oct 2015

The second installment of our Headspace curated shows, this week we discuss disparity in youth service provision and non-binary gender through two compelling personal accounts.

Guests Sharee and Kris joined by Brainwavers Rose and Kate

Young Women Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders

14 Oct 2015

This week’s informative program explored the perspectives of two radical young women living with Autism. The show looked at how diagnosis, perceptions and stigma have shaped their lived experiences and mental health. The show also showcased the strength and resilience of young people in reclaiming identity and living outside diagnosis.

Kathy, Kate, Mark, Lucy & Melissa

Brainwaves 5th Birthday - Mental Health Week Hour Special

7 Oct 2015

'Celebrating Mental Health' - celebrating Brainwaves and all things mental health related

Chiara, Kathy, Kathleen, Daniel, Ben and Tu

The BiPolar Bears from Wild@heART Community Arts showcase their music

30 Sep 2015

Dan McGuiness, Mick Seymour and Adam Pollock from the BiPolar Bears and the Wild@heART Community showcase their music, discuss the origins of the band, their influences and how music and arts can be used as an outlet for recovery from mental health issues.

Presenters: Kathy, Dan and Tu & Guests: BiPolar Bears

Comedian Tom Ballard

23 Sep 2015

Australian comedian, writer, actor and Ambassador for Beyond Blue, Tom Ballad comes on the show to discuss his lived experience of mental illness and his sexuality.

Kate & Kathy

John Watkins "Unshrinking Psychosis"

16 Sep 2015

John Watkins discusses his latest book "Unshrinking Psychosis" and discusses the significance of dreams and spirituality in our understanding of the experience of psychosis.

Mark J, Mark H & Chiara

Joe Mariah and Eddy Ink chat about their stories and music making experience at Wild@Heart

9 Sep 2015

Joe Mariah and Eddy Ink chat about their stories and music making experience at Wild@Heart

Guests: Joe Mariah and Eddy Ink Presenters:Daniel, Kathleen and Kathy

Professor Patrick McGorry

2 Sep 2015

Mark H, Tu, Kathleen - Guest Prof Pat McGorry

Dr Rebecca Segrave talks about her work at MAPrc and De Costella Fun Run

26 Aug 2015

Dr Rebecca Segrave explains new brain stimulation therapies being developed for depression.

Dr Rebecca Segrave interviewed by Kate & Kathy, paneled by Rose

Media portrayals of mental health

19 Aug 2015

The media is highly influential in shaping people's perspectives on mental illness and misinformation can lead to stigma and discrimination in the community. A panel discussion consisting of Tu, Dan, Mark and guest Marie explore the role of the media, positive and negative portrayals of mental illness in film, television and other media outlets and the impact these portrayals may have on the public's perception.

Tu, Dan, Mark with guest Marie

Professor Helen Herrman speaks to advocacy of inclusive mental health care

12 Aug 2015

Professor Helen Herrman discusses psychiatry and her work in improving mental health internationally and locally

Guest: Professor Helen Herrman, Presenters: Kathy, Kathleen and Mark

Mental health and dating

5 Aug 2015

Daniel and Rose discuss the experience of having mental health issues, specifically anxiety, while dating/being in a relationship.

Daniel and Rose

Emily Toner, clinical psychologist explains positive psychology

29 Jul 2015

Emily Toner, clinical psychologist explains positive psychology

Guest Emily Toner interviewed by Mark H & Mark J, Daniel paneling.

Vince O'Neil discussing the MI Fellowship Doorway housing program

22 Jul 2015

Vince O'Neil discussing the MI Fellowship Doorway housing program

Guest Vince O'Neil interviewed by Kathleen & Kate, Kathy panelling

Kate Chester as guest from Freedom from Tobacco

15 Jul 2015

Kate Chester as guest from Freedom from Tobacco

Kate Chester as guest, Mark J panelling with Kate and Mark H interviewing

Guests Annie Murphy, Liz Scarfe and Lara discuss the "Living With Suicidal Feelings" support group

8 Jul 2015

Guest Annie Murphy, Liz Scarfe and Lara discuss the "Living With Suicidal Feelings" support group

Kathy panelling, Rose and Kate interviewing with guests Annie Murphy, Liz Scarfe and Lara

Guest Lucy Cormack, yoga teacher, speaks to the benefits of parana samana yoga and mindfulness a samana yoga and mindfulness

1 Jul 2015

Guest Lucy Cormack, yoga teacher, speaks to the benefits of parana samana yoga and mindfulness

Guest Lucy Cormack, paneller Kathy and interviewers Daniel and Mark

Dr Neil Thomas guests and speaks to phase 2 of the SMART project: Self-Management and Recovery Technology research program

24 Jun 2015

Dr Neil Thomas guests and speaks to phase 2 of the SMART project: Self-Management and Recovery Technology research program

Guest Dr Neil Thomas and paneller Kathy with interviewers Rose and Shannon

Professor John Read guests, and speaks to problems and issues with the medical model of human distress and poses an alternative approach

17 Jun 2015

Professor John Read guests, and speaks to problems and issues with the medical model of human distress and poses an alternative approach

Guest Professor John Read with paneller Kathy and interviewers Rose and Tu

Guest Sandy Jeffs speaks to her poetry and experiences in Larundel

3 Jun 2015

Guest Sandy Jeffs speaks to her poetry and experiences in Larundel

Paneller Kathy and interviewers Mark and Shannon. Guest Sandy Jeffs

Bee's play "Hamlet's Angel"

27 May 2015

Bee's play "Hamlet's Angel"

Presenter Kate with guest Bee

Members of music band Full Mental Jacket Steve, Christian and Justin discuss the band and showcase their music

20 May 2015

Members of music band Full Mental Jacket Steve, Christian and Justin discuss the band and showcase their music

Paneller Kate and interviewer Kathy with guests Steve, Christian and Justin

Heidi Everett, singer song writer, and comedian Rohan Forrester discuss the upcoming Schizy Week Jam

13 May 2015

Heidi Everett, singer song writer, and comedian Rohan Forrester discuss the upcoming Schizy Week Jam

Paneller Kate and interviewer Kathy interview guests Heidi Everett and Rohan Forrester

Indigo Daya, General Manager Consumer and Carer Advocacy MI Fellowship speaks to issues raised by Eleanor Longden

6 May 2015

Indigo Daya, General Manager Consumer and Carer Advocacy MI Fellowship speaks to issues raised by Eleanor Longden

Paneller Dale, interviewers Paddy and Kate, guest Indigo Daya, General Manager Consumer and Carer Advocacy MI Fellowship

Zoe Probyn, Northern Support Services Manager at Homeground, speaks about homelessness and mental health

29 Apr 2015

Zoe Probyn, Northern Support Services Manager at Homeground, speaks about homelessness and mental health

Paneller Dale with interviewers Kate, Kathy and Paddy, guest Zoe Probyn

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni speaks to women's mental health issues

22 Apr 2015

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni speaks to women's mental health issues

Paneller Mark, and interviewers Kathy and Kate

Dr Jerome Sarris speaks about nutritional supplements and mental illness

15 Apr 2015

Dr Jerome Sarris speaks about nutritional supplements and mental illness

Paneller Mark, and interviewers Kathy and Kate. Guest Dr Jerome Sarris

Michelle Graeber (CEO)speaks about ARCVIC services

8 Apr 2015

Michelle Graeber (CEO)speaks about ARCVIC services

Paneller Mark, interviewers Kate and Kathy, with guest Michelle Graeber

Guest Dream talks about homelessness

1 Apr 2015

interview with Dream re homelessness

Mark panelling, Kate and Rae interviewing guest Dream

Interview with Rae about her poetry, epilepsy and lived experience

25 Mar 2015

Interview with Rae about her poetry, epilepsy and lived experience

Panelling Mark, interviewine Kathy and Kate with guest Rae

Interview with Jacqui about Bipolar 2

18 Mar 2015

Jacqui speaks about Bipolar 2

Presenters Mark, Kathy and Kate

Dr Victoria Palmer and Dr Rob Whitely discuss recovery and the CORE project

11 Mar 2015

Dr Victoria Palmer and Dr Rob Whitely discuss recovery and the CORE project

Dale panelling, interviewers Kathy, Paddy and Kate with guests Dr Victoria Palmer and Dr Rob Whitely

Gay Lesbian Health Vic

18 Feb 2015

Liam Leonard from GLHV speaks about the Private Lives Report

Presenters Mark, Kathy and Kate and guest Liam Leonard