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Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute

27 episodes

1 month ago

Each person’s experience of mental illness is unique. In each episode of Being Well we hear from somebody who has experienced mental ill health of one kind or another. We join them as they explore their experience, its place in their lives and its impact on the way they have chosen to live. There is a lot to be learnt from each of these very diverse stories about surviving and flourishing in the context of mental illness. Made possible by the eMental Health in Practice Project.

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Each person’s experience of mental illness is unique. In each episode of Being Well we hear from somebody who has experienced mental ill health of one kind or another. We join them as they explore their experience, its place in their lives and its impact on the way they have chosen to live. There is a lot to be learnt from each of these very diverse stories about surviving and flourishing in the context of mental illness. Made possible by the eMental Health in Practice Project.

Show more...

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/27)

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Germaine's Story

What is bibliotherapy? Books as therapy, it makes total sense! Black Dog interviews Bibliotherapist Germaine Leece, author and psychotherapist.

3 years ago

24 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

WellMob's Story

In our latest Being Well podcast we have a yarn with the WellMob crew.

3 years ago

31 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

In this podcast we meet Tammi, a successful business woman, author and life coach, who takes us through her journey of discovering, and now living, with high functioning anxiety.

3 years ago

35 minutes

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Rosie's life was impacted by an eating disorder. She's one of many Australian teenagers that have struggled with disordered eating. Rosie was fortunate enough to obtain treatment and she shares her story with us. Her story is one of resilience, strength, community and power through knowledge. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.

3 years ago

40 minutes

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Shahida's Story

Shahida is originally from Afghanistan. She came to Australia as a refugee on a long and difficult journey via India. In her home country, mental health is not recongnised, nor is it spoken about. Her story is one of reslience, strength, community and power through knowledge. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.

4 years ago

36 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

When you meet Mel it's easy to believe that she will achieve anything she sets her mind to. This includes surviving anorexia nervosa, living with obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety and now working in a hospital as a doctor.

In this episode of Being Well, Mel shares how she has managed her mental health in the past and continues to while working within the high pressure health care industry.

Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.

4 years ago

32 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Mandy’s Story

Mandy had ‘less than zero’ knowledge about mental illness until she experienced an acute episode of postnatal psychosis 10 years ago. Mandy is now a passionate mental health advocate who is sharing her story to ensure others have access to the information she didn’t have. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast mayContinue reading "Mandy’s Story"

4 years ago

34 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Shai has been part of the Black Dog Institute family since 2014 during that time has been an active mental health advocate, sharing her story with schools and community groups across Australia and working to reinvigorate BiteBack program. Shai now works in out of home care, helping young people who are experiencing a similar childhoodContinue reading "Shai’s Story"

4 years ago

37 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Staying Well As We Get Older – Our Story

In this episode of Being Well you are invited to lunch with Dr Jan Orman and some of her long -time colleagues and friends to listen as they discuss their personal and professional experience of maintaining emotional wellbeing in later life. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to someContinue reading "Staying Well As We Get Older – Our Story"

5 years ago

55 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Kim is an energetic and enthusiastic person who works to help others through her business and the dental charity she founded. Kim also has Bipolar Disorder, but this doesn’t slow her down. In this episode of Being Well hear how Kim works with the cycles of her mood to be the most efficient and bestContinue reading "Kim’s Story"

5 years ago

28 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Staying Well during COVID-19

COVID-19 has caused significant challenges for many of us in Australia and around the world. In this episode of Being Well we spoke to four of our previous guests to see how they are travelling. We asked them how COVID impacted their life, how they are managing this impact and what they are looking forwardContinue reading "Staying Well during COVID-19"

5 years ago

30 minutes

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Dale Skinner has been a Lived Experience presenter with Black Dog Institute since the 17th of June 2011, the reason why he knows this exact date is because he has it tattooed on his arm. Dale talks about his experience living with Bipolar Disorder, and why he is so passionate about mental health education inContinue reading "Dale’s Story"

5 years ago

35 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Paul Callaghan is a proud Worimi man from Port Stephens. He was the first person in his family to finish High School, and is now an author, PhD candidate and cultural consultant. On this episode of the podcast Paul shares his lived experience of depression, and discusses the importance of connection to Aboriginal culture andContinue reading "Paul’s Story"

5 years ago

36 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Benvinda’s Story

Benvinda is a GP, who had a thriving practice in Sydney’s Inner West for many years. Benvinda has experienced significant mental health difficulties throughout her career, and like many doctors turned to work during tough times. In this episode of Being Well, Benvinda talks about how she manages her mental health which allows her toContinue reading "Benvinda’s Story"

5 years ago

39 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Anne Riches is many things, a lawyer, change management specialist, educational facilitator and Black Dog Institute’s first volunteer presenter. Anne also lives with depression. During this episode of Being Well, Anne shares her experience of mental ill health and how the workplace can contribute to employee’s well being. Some of the things spoken about inContinue reading "Anne’s Story"

6 years ago

34 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Dr Ally Nicolopoulos is a postdoctoral research fellow at Black Dog Institute, who never fails to bring a smile to the faces of those she crosses paths with during the day. In her spare time Ally is a boxer, competing around Australia. In this episode of Being Well, Ally shares her experiences working as researcherContinue reading "Ally’s Story"

6 years ago

26 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Benjamin Gilmour is a paramedic, film maker and author. In this episode of Being Well, Ben shares some of the lesson’s he has learnt about mental health and suicide prevention throughout his career. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know findContinue reading "Ben’s Story"

6 years ago

29 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Craig’s Story- Part 2

When you first meet Craig Semple it’s hard to imagine that someone like him has experienced mental health difficulties. In Part 2, Craig discusses how he turned his breakdown into a breakthrough. Craig is now a mental health advocate, and speaker for Black Dog Institute. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast mayContinue reading "Craig’s Story- Part 2"

6 years ago

32 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Craig’s Story- Part 1

When you first meet Craig Semple it’s hard to imagine that someone like him has experienced mental health difficulties. In part 1 of Craig’s Story, we hear about Craig’s career as a Detective in the NSW Police Force, which led to him living with PTSD for 9 years. Craig is now a mental health advocate,Continue reading "Craig’s Story- Part 1"

6 years ago

29 minutes

Being Well by Black Dog Institute

Molly’s Story

Dr Molly Shorthouse is the Director of Medical Services at Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation in East Arnhem Land. In this episode of Being Well Molly shares her experiences working as a rural mental health doctor. Once you’ve listened to Molly speak you will understand why she has been welcomed with open arms into her localContinue reading "Molly’s Story"

6 years ago

36 minutes