Mental As Anything Podcast Vanessa Lewis & Sharon Chisholm

Let's discuss one of the biggest killers to our physical and mental health... stress. How do you know you are stressed? What are the signs and what should you do to help yourself? We give you some very simple and yet highly effective ways to help you get out of stress mode.

This week, in the wake of how the world went on a judgemental rampage against a mum and an escape artist child and the tragic loss of a gorilla we explore the world of judging and how much it gets in the way of helping, hearing and acting appropriately.

Mental As Anything PODCAST 05 by Vanessa Lewis & Sharon Chisholm

Hear two sides of the story today around medication and mental illness. Sharon's experience with medication has been very positive whereas Vanessa's has been tainted. Let's discuss the stigma around taking medication and why it can be easier for many to self medicate with drugs and alcohol and how medication can get you back on track.

This week we talk about stigma, what it is and how much is holds us back from getting the help we need. The stigma around mental illness sucks and prevents all of us from being the best we can be. Support is needed, not judgement. Find out why here...

Today's podcast is about a subject close to home for both of the presenters... Anxiety. Let's talk about the symptoms, the signs you have it and what you can do when you're in the grip of an anxiety attack.