This is a special edition episode as we were asked to take part of Podcasthon 2025—a massive collection of podcasts all over the world coming together for a great cause! More than 1500 podcasts across more than 40 countries take place to release an episode on the same day with each listing a charity listeners can donate to should they choose.

For this episode I have selected Support Act.

Support Act is the music industry’s charity, delivering crisis relief services to musicians, managers, crew and music workers across all genres who are unable to work due to ill health, injury, a mental health problem or some other crisis.

Now to the episode.  Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Melbourne-based indie artist, Stefan West.

Stefan has been making waves in the indie scene with his heartfelt songwriting and unique sound. But more than just the music, we really dive into his personal battels with substance addiction and mental health and how he manages to keep pushing ahead and improving himself.

Aside from his music we cross over into things like diet, exercise and some very personal stories. True to the long form conversation format this episode goes very deep and personal and spends more time in areas that normally wouldn’t. From mental health and substance abuse, this is a very personal journey marked by resilience and redemption.

If you want to find out more about Stefan https://stefanwestmusic.com/

If you did want to donate, please head over to www.Supportact.org.au

and click the donate tab.

If your interested in hearing other podcasts that played a part in Podcasthon 2025

www.podcasthon.org

If you wanted to find out more about this show head to www.bumpingintothatsound.com.au

Credit for Intro music - Jay Parmar. https://www.youtube.com/@jayguitar

Credit for Outro music - Me.. Francis.

Home base for more - www.bumpinginto.com.au