It's A Mind Field! podcast

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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It’s a Mind Field! Mental health challenges are explored with people who have their own lived experience of mental health issues.
IAMF! is funded by the Mental Health Commission of NSW.
The podcast includes discussion around topics such as depression, stigma and suicide.
We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being.

Help is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Episodes contain course language.
Executive Producer/Presenter - Leon Fernandes
Producer Presenters - Hannah Achelles and Chris Jaeger.

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26 episódios

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Shattered Dreams: Miscarriage & Mental Health S2 E12 27:50

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Chris Jaeger talks with his cousin Jess about miscarriage. She tells her heartbreaking story of pregnancy loss. Miscarriage can inflict profound emotional wounds, often leading to a complex array of mental health challenges. Grief, guilt, and deep sadness may engulf individuals and couples, triggering feelings of inadequacy and despair. Anxiety and depression can emerge, lingering long after the physical pain subsides. The loss of a hoped-for future can leave a deep sense of emptiness and longing. Yet, amidst the darkness, there's resilience. Seeking support, whether through therapy, community, or loved ones, can foster healing. Acknowledging the validity of one's grief and allowing space for emotional expression are crucial steps towards navigating the arduous path to recovery. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Wisdom of Elders S2 E13 27:50

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Leon Fernandes has a conversation which 'changed his life'. His guest Greg, has wisdom in bucket-loads. They discuss the difficulties of coming-out as a gay man, in decades past, and run-ins with suicide. Coming out as a gay man was often a journey marked by profound trauma and societal rejection. The weight of societal stigma and fear of persecution hung heavily over individuals who dared to be true to themselves. Many faced isolation from family and friends, discrimination in workplaces, and even violence. The courage it took to embrace one's identity in a hostile world cannot be overstated. Yet, despite the adversity, these individuals paved the way for progress, resilience, and the gradual transformation of societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Paramedics - On the Front Line - S2 E11, Part 2 27:50

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Chris Jaeger continues his conversation with paramedic Jason Kirkaldy. A front line paramedic, Jason experiences trauma daily. He speaks about the unique mental health challenges faced by first responders. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Paramedics - On the Front Line S2 E10 Part 1 27:50

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War on Emotional Suppression S2 E9 27:50

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After 10 years in the mental health sector supporting patients, and being a patient himself, Max Simensen believes there is a better way to approach treatment. Max speaks up against emotional suppression and discusses how people with mental health issues find a need to perform 'unwellness’ in order to access the treatment they need. Over the last two years, Max has led NSW’s first operational SafeHaven - a drop-in service, offering an alternative to Emergency Departments for people in suicidal distress. SafeHaven is staffed by peer workers who have their own lived experience of suicidality. https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/safehaven IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Queer, Young & Muslim S2 E8 27:50

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What happens to young people when religious dogma clashes with sexual identity? In many cultures, living outside of sexual norms can evoke guilt, shame and rejection. But, Mohammad Awad who runs the award-winning Muslim Peers Project, which supports young Muslims, says that religious identity and queer identity are not mutually exclusive - they can exist in harmony. An artist, writer and poet, Awad talks with Chris Jaeger about mental health consequences of marginalisation, advocating for acceptance, and creating a safe place where young Muslims can access culturally sensitive support. The Muslim Peers Project The Muslim Peers Project is an initiative by Outloud to support young queer Muslims experiencing mental health distress. https://outloud.org.au/projects/muslim-peers-project/ https://www.instagram.com/muslim_peers_project IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Psychologists Need Therapy Too! S2 E7 27:46

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Leon Fernandes talks with Meg, a clinical psychologist who reveals how stigma and shame inhibit members of her profession from discussing and seeking treatment for their own mental health issues. Meg’s perspective is shaped by having faced mental health trauma and the uncomfortable reactions exhibited when communicating her experiences to colleagues. Leon, who has for a long time been in therapy with Meg, talks about the comfort that he feels from knowing that his therapist truly understands what it’s like to walk in his shoes. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Big Feelings - Part II, S2 E6 27:49

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In Part II of Big Feelings , Chris Jaeger introduces Natalie Toal - a ‘super feeler’ who is an advocate of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for managing big feelings. Natalie explains what is involved in the therapy, and outlines its benefits. Natalie relies on DBT herself and, as a peer worker in mental health, she is involved in helping others who are dealing with overwhelming feelings. Chris and Natalie also discuss the burden of stigma faced by people with big feelings and diagnoses of borderline personality disorders. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Big Feelings - Part I, S2 E5 27:39

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After 10 years in psychotherapy, Hannah Achelles has learned to navigate big feelings. In this interview with co-host Chris Jaeger, Hannah talks about befriending emotions to stop them from becoming overwhelming and developing into depression. For those who experience extreme emotions, managing those feelings can be a complex and lifelong journey. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Psychiatric Harm S2 E4 42:03

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Executive Producer of IAMF, Leon Fernandes has faced deep trauma because of failings in mental health care. While awaiting a psychiatric hospital bed, Leon spent 12 terrifying nights in an open ward shared with people experiencing drug-induced psychosis. In this episode Leon speaks candidly about his fears and suicidal thoughts. With presenter Chris Jaeger, he discusses failures of a system that is too often beset by ill-considered patient communication and inadequate funding. As recipients of care, and as mental health peer support workers, Leon and Chris offer their unique perspectives from both sides of the fence. Leon’s motivation to bare his soul in a raw and challenging account of lived-experience is, he says, driven by a need to give voice to those who are silenced by fear, or lack the capacity to speak up for themselves. In Dr Sophie Isobel, Leon finds a like-minded advocate. A clinician and researcher, Dr Isobel looks into the shadows of mental health services, documenting harm that occurs in the course of psychiatric hospitalisation. She speaks with Leon about her findings and how the knowledge of iatrogenic harm can be applied to improve patient outcomes. While the episode reveals flaws in the system, Leon and Chris are at pains to emphasise the exemplary care offered by compassionate health care workers and praise facilities that attain high standards while functioning under difficult financial constraints. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Loneliness S2 E3 55:50

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Loneliness affects one in three of us. It is a silent epidemic that can negatively impact our mental and physical health. Producer/presenter Chris Jaeger talks about his experiences of loneliness, delving into the roles played by friendship, romantic connections, and loss. Expert, Dr Michell Lim explains her mission to elevate awareness, and encourage actions, to address loneliness. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Suicide & Bereavement S2 E2 36:34

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In this episode, we hear the stories of two people whose loved ones have died by suicide. It’s heavy stuff, involving big emotions. As presenter Leon Fernandes says in the interview, “ There are places where words can’t reach and that darkness [of suicide] is absolutely one of them.” Jane talks about the loss of husband Jez, and how she continues to struggle to make sense of his suicide, with gusty honesty and deep compassion. Gab’s experience happened at just 14 when her beloved brother took his life. Many years later, Gab would lose a second family member to suicide when her father chose to end his life. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Hearing Voices S2 E1 37:04

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to hear voices? In this mesmerising episode, Leon Fernandes is joined by Ruah Grace who talked about her life-long experience of hearing voices. A deeply spiritual character, Ruah recently departed this life after suffering a short illness. This episode is dedicated with love, to Ruah, her partner, family, and friends. Ruah’s voices took on many guises from warm and loving, to sinister and deadly. A lived-experience advocate in mental health, Ruah reflected on her Māori-Irish heritage, childhood sexual abuse and psychiatric drug treatments. Ruah characterised her voices as ‘glorious intruders’ and explained their spiritual, cultural, and familial significance. An Indigenous Māori, Ruah was connected by blood to the tribes of Ngati Awa, Te Arawa and Ngapuhi. A proud member of the rainbow community, Ruah described herself as, “..queer, transfemme, pan/demi romantic, relationship anarchist, writer, artist, musician and one of the mystical and beloved children of The Great Mother/The Divine Feminine.” If you'd like some further support or information about hearing voices, there are a number of organisations and resources available to you. The Hearing Voices Network is an international network of people who hear voices, see visions, or have or have other unusual perceptions, and their allies. They provide resources and information developed by and for voice hearers as well as for allies and professionals who many or may not hear voices: https://www.hearing-voices.org/tag/australia/ There are groups around Australia that are run by and for people who hear voices. These groups provide peer support, dealing with ways that people navigate hearing voices with or without medication. Australian Hearing Voices Network Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustHVN/ Intervoice (International Hearing Voices Projects) is a charity, registered in the UK, that aims to support the International Hearing Voices Movement by connecting people, sharing ideas, distributing information, highlighting innovative initiatives, encouraging high quality respectful research and promoting its values across the world.It contains a number of resources and links to groups in Australia https://www.intervoiceonline.org/about-us#content Doug Holmes, valued members of our IAMF! advisory group, is also Chairperson of Hearing Voices Network in NSW. He beautifully articulates his experiences of hearing voices here: https://wayahead.org.au/hearing-voices-doug-holmes/ IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Sex & Uncomfortable Terrain 1:04:45

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How comfortable are you in talking about sex and suicide? No matter what, we each have a close relationship with and strong opinions about sex and suicide. Talking candidly about them can be difficult – with each they can fill us with unease, bring up distressing memories, force us to sit with uncertainty and with fear. * This episode has a significant focus on suicide. If you need to talk to someone, please visit the Mindframe website where you will find a list of contacts. Guests: On the final episode for season one, we chat with Stella Anna Sonnenbaum MPH CSSE, a Somatic Sexologist and Certified Somatic Sex Educator with a busy practice in Central London, UK, and on Zoom. Originally a licensed pharmacist from Berlin, she initially took up Tantra training over 15 years ago when seeking help and advice about how to create more intimacy in the sexless relationship she was in. She founded her company, Stella with Love, in 2014, with the aim of helping couples and individuals to find more intimacy with each other, and added her certifications in 2015 and 2016 to gain professional expertise in helping clients address and overcome sexual issues, in person, and online. She feels she has found her love and vocation, and gives workshops, lectures and presentations in order to make this very effective body-based approach better known, and to enable people to find more love and pleasure in their lives and relationships. Following Stella’s interview, Caz speaks sex with Club Mind participants, Steffi and Dave about all things intimacy and sex. Lastly, we hear the first episode of Leon’s new podcast, The Suicide Chronicles. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW . Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being. Help is available - Lifeline - call 13 11 14 Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au IAMF! Facebook / Instagram / Website…

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Madness and History 55:29

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