Miguel Manalo is a voice actor from New Jersey. Miguel is also the son of a schizophrenic mother who reached out to share his story. We discuss his journey and everything that comes with growing up with a mentally ill parent. Big thank you to Miguel for sharing his story on the podcast. Support the Show.Visit the website www.livedexperiencepodcast.com Leave a review - https://www.livedexperiencepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Donate to the costs associated with the show - https:...
Sue Stevenson is the founder of U-Turn Anxiety and has a unique approach to helping children and adults deal with anxiety. Sue is a wealth of information and has provided some free resources below and she has some great videos on her website as well about this topic. Sue's website - https://www.uturnanxiety.com.au/2 Free Resources from Sue are listed below. Top 25 Ways to Calm Your Mind & Body PDF https://shrtlnk.co/bGpHJ5 Steps to Combatting Anxiety PDF https://shrtlnk.co/7pEq8Supp...
I love people who do what my guest has done, to create a business that doesn't only help people but allows others to do so as well, whilst making a living is a truly remarkable achievement! Karen Gibb is the founder and CEO of Mind Marvels which is an award-winning franchise created by Karen Gibb. Karen is a fully qualified teacher and has prior experience in youth development and early years education.Karen taught young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs and pupils with seve...
In this episode, we engage in a candid conversation with Tim Beanland, a successful video marketer whose life and thriving business were abruptly disrupted by a family tragedy. The loss had a severe impact, plunging him into an 11-month-long depression, a struggle intensified by his existing battle with Bipolar Disorder.Tim shares his experience dealing with grief and the additional complications his mental health condition brought to the process of healing and recovery. His journey is a refl...
In this episode of Lived Experience Podcast, host Joel Kleber sits down with Rosemary Gattuso, a lawyer and family law court mediator, to discuss the topic of trauma and its impact on mental health. Rosemary shares her insights on the neuroscience behind behaviour and how trauma shapes our view of the world. Don't miss this deep and powerful conversation that sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of mental illness. Make sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode![00:02:2...
In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, host Kerry Atherton interviews Joel Kleber, host of The Lived Experience podcast, about growing up with a parent who struggled with mental health. Joel shares his defining moment of awareness at the age of seven and his traumatic experiences with his mother in psychiatric care. The episode focuses on the impact of parental mental health struggles on children, highlighting the need for support and understanding.[00:00:00] Parental Mental Health Eff...
In this episode, I speak with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men who is an experienced lived experience therapist and shares his journey with OCD, burnout, and therapy. The topics covered include:[00:04:10] "Debunking OCD misconceptions and personal experiences"[00:20:02] "Combating OCD with ERP and mindfulness practices"[00:25:39] "Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Values: Finding Joy Again"[00:35:33] "From High KPIs to Burnout: My Story"[00:47:17] "From Social Science to Mental Health Entrepreneur"[...
In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, mental health advocate Billy Todd shares his story of managing anxiety and turning his life around.Billy emphasizes the seriousness of anxiety and its impact on a person's life, and shares what he did to manage it. During the COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne in April-May 2020, he found comfort in chaotic environments, which research suggests is common among people with anxiety. Despite the comfort he felt, he found that he neglected his...
In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Georgia, a psychiatric nurse who works in a private inpatient facility. Georgia discusses her passion for mental health care and why she finds it rewarding. She explains that working in a psychiatric facility is not like what is portrayed in the movies and that patients are provided with a calm and relaxed environment, similar to a home away from home.Joel asks Georgia about the process of getting help in these ...
Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be discussing the fascinating topic of how long people are remembered generally. It's often said that most people are forgotten about in 3 generations, meaning that their memories and legacies tend to fade away within 75-100 years of their passing.While this statement may hold some truth, it's important to note that it's not always the case for everyone. Some people leave a lasting impact on the world, and their legacies are remembered for centuries.So ...
Kerrie Atherton, a woman who has turned her own struggles into a mission to inspire hope and resilience in others, is the founder of Stories of HOPE Australia/Worldwide and EMPOWER Life Solutions. As a Keynote Speaker, Author, Mental Health First Aid Training Presenter, Event Host, Trauma and Addictions Recovery Counsellor, Kerrie has dedicated her life to helping people overcome life's challenges and find hope.Having faced her own battle with addiction and suicide at the age of 18, Kerrie so...
Catherine Eagleson was suggested to me as a guest who wanted to share her story about living with Bipolar disorder and also how she has created puzzling for mental health. Catherine developed the Clue Detective Online Puzzle Portal https://cluedetectivepuzzleagency.com/ ‘It comprises a range of crosswords, codewords, filmograppuzzles (cryptograms based on an actor and a selection of his/her films), sudoku and world building challenges etc. There’s something for everyone. Chec...
Bill Campos is the Chief Executive Officer - ICLA | Clinical Psychologist BSc MA (Psych) MPsych FAPsS | Director | Social Researcher and he wanted to interview me about why I decided to reconnect with my father after 22 years.The reason for this will be revealed in the episode however, Bill wanted to provide some content for other people he knows or treats who may be struggling with similar issues.Bill is also a qualified psychologist who has a mother with Bipolar Disorder, I can relate to Bi...
Darcy Smyth is a well-respected sales trainer, consultant, and business owner. However, he and his family have experienced probably the hardest thing someone has to go through and that is losing a loved one to suicide. We are all aware of the term, but, how aware are we of what families go through in the lead-up and the aftermath, plus the grief that comes with it?It's something that isn't spoken about enough as that's everyone's right to not talk about something so hard, however, D...
Jenny Smith is a Consumer Advocate who is actively involved in the mental health & suicide prevention sector. Jenny sits on the Consumer Consultative Committee at One Door Mental Health as well as the CESPHN-Mental Health Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee and Community Council. Jenny works voluntarily as a Youth Mentor with Raise Foundation, and as a Digital Crisis Supporter with Lifeline In 2022 she was the recipient of the NSW Volunteer of the Year & Adult Volunteer of the ...
In today's solo episode, I talk about why I decided to reconnect with my father after 22 years of estrangement. I share this in the hope of passing on some hard lessons I learned and regrets. I tell you my reasons why and why I didn't have anything to do with him for 22 years. I also talk about the moment that changed it all. Everyone's situation is different, however, I hope you can take some insights away from today's episode and if I can do this, you can as well! If you would l...
Thanks to everyone for their support of the podcast in 2022! In today's episode, I talk about where I have been and why I have been gone for so long; I hope you can apply some of the themes I discuss in this episode. If you want to be a guest in 2023, please reach out via the website and send me a message. Support the Show.Visit the website www.livedexperiencepodcast.com Leave a review - https://www.livedexperiencepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Donate to the costs associated with the...
Belinda Agnew is a highly successful business owner, tech entrepreneur, and podcast host who shares her story about growing up with a single mother with alcohol addiction. Despite various challenges and leaving school in year 9, Belinda shares her journey and approach to how she has gone on to be successful. We also talk about mental health in the workplace and the damage that social media is currently doing. Huge thanks to Belinda for her time and openness. Belinda'...
Genevieve Bailey’s films have screened in 50 countries, winning over 30 awards to date. With a background in short drama, comedy, and music videos, I AM ELEVEN (2011), her ambitious first feature documentary, was shot in 15 countries and 12 languages. It received critical acclaim and a theatrical release in Australia spanning over eight months, including a record 26 weeks at Cinema Nova in Melbourne. I AM ELEVEN was named New York Times Critic's Pick when it opened cinemas. Genevieve's latest...
Carly Evans AKA Coach Carly, reached out to the podcast to share her story about her multiple experiences with mental health and illness.Carly was in a relationship for years with someone who had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder and shares a lot of stories about those experiences. Carly also discusses trauma in detail and provides a lot of good advice on this important subject, which is not often spoken about. Carly also works in the mental health space as a coach, energy practitioner, and ...