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  The article discusses the personal experience of a therapist who has been living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) since he was eight years old. He shares how OCD has affected his life and how misconceptions about the disorder can b…

Children who have a parent with mental illness - Interview with Rose Cuff from Satellite Foundation If you grew up with a parent or caregiver who had a mental illness, you may have experienced feelings of fear and uncertainty. The fear of losing …

Overcoming Shadows: A Candid Conversation with Carly Baxter on Growing Up with a Mother Battling Mental Illness Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we delve into stories that inspire, provoke thought, and kindle a deeper und…

I was interviewed recently by Kerrie Atherton from https://storiesofhope.com.au I shared my story about growing up with a single mother with Bipolar and the effect it had on me growing up into adulthood.  Video Episode Below Try our new ch…

A Mental Health Nurse’s Mission to Enhance Patient Care in Australia In an eye-opening conversation with Joel Kleber, Georgia, a passionate mental health nurse from Australia, brings to light the critical aspects of mental health care. By sha…

Introduction - Shining a Light on Mental Health Care The world of mental health care is complex and often misunderstood. As mental health issues continue to be a pressing concern, it is crucial to have informed perspectives on care, treatments, an…

Reconnecting with a parent after 22 years  After 22 years of estrangement, I finally reconnected with my father, and it was a life-changing experience. Learn why I did it, and the valuable lesson that will 100% improve your life if you let it.…

Interview with Belinda Agnew, technology entrepreneur, and businesswoman.  JOEL: Growing up with the mum, whose challenges, obviously alcoholism, how was that overall job’s going to tell people about maybe something that they might not…

Genevieve Bailey was named one of Australia’s ‘Top Film and TV of directors of 2012′ in the Encore and Mumbrella Annual. Melbourne Magazine named her one of “Melbourne’s most influential, inspirational, provocative, an…

  JOEL: How did you and your mother cope in a household of ten children? MISSY: Well, by the time I came along, she was well into struggling with her illness. My mom was way overmedicated and had shock treatments the whole all the things an…