Recovering Idiots

Justin and Kim
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  • Mental Health
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He had a stroke. She had a nervous breakdown and we have a Podcast!

  1. 2 days ago

    Episode 20: Stu's Story – Schizophrenia, Spirituality & Archetypal Psychosis

    Trigger Warning: this episode contains content on suicide This week on Recovering Idiots, Justin and I sit down with Stu to hear his unique and thought-provoking journey living with schizophrenia. Stu shares how spirituality has played a significant role in his life and recovery, and why he prefers to describe his experiences as archetypal psychosis. We explore what that means to him, the challenges he's faced, how he's learned to navigate his experiences, and the importance of finding meaning and purpose along the way. It's an honest conversation about mental health, spirituality, identity, and seeing the world through a different lens. As always, we approach the topic with curiosity, respect, and a few laughs along the way. 🎙️ Recovering Idiots – real conversations about mental health, recovery, and the stories that shape us.

    58 min

  2. 23 June

    Episode 19: Jimmy's Story – Service, PTSD & Living Authentically

    Trigger Warning: this conversation has themes of suicide and suicide ideation This week on Recovering Idiots, Justin and I sit down with Jimmy to hear his remarkable journey. From serving in the army to navigating the challenges of PTSD, Jimmy shares the impact military life had on his mental health and the obstacles he faced along the way. We also talk openly about Jimmy's experience as a transgender person, what it was like growing up feeling as though he was in the wrong body, and the courage it took to live authentically. It's an honest conversation about identity, resilience, stigma, recovery, and finding the strength to be yourself. A powerful episode about survival, self-discovery, and the importance of being seen for who you truly are. 🎙️ Recovering Idiots – real conversations about mental health, recovery, and the journeys that shape us.

    1hr 18min

  3. 2 June

    Episode 18: Kim has a bone to pick

    TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains talk about sexual assault and violence. This week on Recovering Idiots I've got a bone to pick. A story out of South West Victoria that left me absolutely furious. I know trauma doesn't simply disappear and Survivors can carry the impact for years sometimes a lifetime. So when I see stories like this I can't help but ask why does it feel like the victim is left carrying the burden by everyone else moves on . Justin and I talk about the anger, the frustration, the old boys club mentality and the courage that takes for women to speak up when something doesn't sit right. If this episode has triggered you please call Lifeline 131114 or 1800 respect on 1800 737 732 Thank you Kim and Justin.

    52 min

  4. 26 May

    Episode 17: A.I. - Utopia or Terminator 2?

    This week on Recovering Idiots, Justin and I chat about the rise of AI and technology — from robots and the future of artificial intelligence to deep fake videos and how hard it’s becoming to know what’s real online. We also talk about AI and mental health, the impact technology is having on society, and why people like Elon Musk have become the face of this new tech era. A fun, thoughtful, and slightly creepy conversation about where the world might be heading.

    1hr 8min
  5. Episode 16 – Gary’s Stroke Journey

    19 May

    Episode 16 – Gary’s Stroke Journey

    This week we talk with Gary who is a Yuibera person from North Queensland (Mackay Area) about surviving a stroke, the shock of having his entire world change, and the emotional toll that came with it. Gary speaks honestly about feeling like “just a number” during his early hospital experience, before finally finding genuine care and connection in rehab. We also dive into the mental health side of recovery — the frustration, identity shifts, isolation, and the determination it takes to keep moving forward. Gary shares the strategies, mindset, and support systems that help him navigate the hard days and rebuild life after stroke. It’s raw, honest, insightful, and full of resilience… with a few laughs along the way because, well, this *is* Recovering Idiots.

    1hr 16min
  6. Episode 15: Finding My Voice After A Stroke

    12 May

    Episode 15: Finding My Voice After A Stroke

    Episode 15 is one of our most honest conversations yet. Justin opens up about life after his stroke — relearning how to read, write and speak, and the determination it took to keep going when everything changed overnight. We talk about what it feels like to be stuck in your own head, losing confidence in group conversations, and becoming more introverted while trying to rebuild your identity. But through it all, Justin’s resilience shines through. His mindset, support network, speeches, family, and sheer steely determination helped him fight for every small win. This episode is raw, inspiring, emotional, and a reminder that recovery isn’t linear — but progress is possible.

    1hr 6min

  7. 5 May

    Episode 14: I have ADHD. That Explains Literally Everything!

    Welcome back to Recovering Idiots We're back for a new season! Turns out Kim's not just a scatterbrained goblin—it’s ADHD. Suddenly her whole life makes sense… which is equal parts comforting and mildly offensive.

    1hr 10min

  8. 7 Apr

    Episode 13: Death of a Parent

    Grief looks different for everyone—and in this episode, we explore just how wide that spectrum can be. Justin shares the deep loss of his mum, someone he loved dearly and had a beautiful, close relationship with. Kim opens up about losing her dad, a relationship that was complicated, painful, and shaped by abuse and distance. Together, we sit in the contrast of our experiences—love and loss, pain and relief, connection and conflict—and talk honestly about what it means to grieve when the relationships we’ve lost aren’t the same. This is a raw and real conversation about the many faces of grief, and how there’s no “right” way to feel when someone dies.

    1hr 6min
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He had a stroke. She had a nervous breakdown and we have a Podcast!

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  • Creator
    Justin and Kim
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Justin and Kim
  • Show Website
    Recovering Idiots