On the ARC with Cat Morgan -Aspire Recovery Connection

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On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change. The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection) ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including Recovery Coaching, Peer Support and Counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Bringing Peer Workers Together - Australian Association of Peer Workers

    Season 3 Episode 1: Bringing Peer Workers Together- Australian Association of Peer Workers  On this episode of On the ARC, host Cat and guest Danni, talk about the newly formed Australian Association of Peer Workers, why it’s been created and what it hopes to achieve for peer workers and organisations in the mental health sector.  About the Australian Association of Peer Workers: The Australian Association of Peer Workers (AAPW) is the national representative and membership body for mental health and suicide prevention peer workers, supporting peer work as a distinct professional practice grounded in lived experience. Established in May 2026, the AAPW brings together the diverse experiences and collective power of the peer workforce to ensure peer work is embedded, valued and invested in across Australia’s mental health system. The AAPW is built by peer workers, for peer workers, to strengthen our voice, advocate for our interests, and provide the resources and connections needed to navigate the sector and thrive in our roles. Through this work, the Association aims to advance recognition, respect and better outcomes for mental health and suicide prevention peer workers and their work across Australia. Find out more: https://www.aapw.org.au/ Also mentioned in this episode: Peer run service “The Healing Space” in Geelong, Victoria run by Mind https://www.mindaustralia.org.au/services/peer-healing-space-geelong On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change. The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection) ARC is a lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

  2. Apr 24

    Episode 5 Season 2: Finding Our People

    On this episode of On the ARC, co-hosts Jenny and Cat talk about finding and holding onto community, including the importance of accessible communities. Cat also includes various members of the Aspire Recovery Connection community and they talk about where they find community in their lives.  On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.   The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)   ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.   https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    Episode 5 Season 2: Finding Our People

  3. Mar 6

    Episode 4 Season 2: Discovering More Everyday

    Show Notes: Episode 4 Season 2 : Discovering More Everyday On this episode of On the ARC, Cat interviews Marian about the experience of discovering her ADHD and how that discovery has been a vital part of her journey towards understanding herself and her place in the world. On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.   The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)   ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.   https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    Episode 4 Season 2: Discovering More Everyday

  4. Feb 12

    Episode 3 Season 2: Carving a New Path:Lived Experience In Research

    Show Notes: Episode 3 Season 2: Carving a New Path:Lived Experience In Research On this episode of On the ARC, Cat interviews Tanya Mackay about the power of lived experience involvement in research and her career in lived experience spaces.   On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.   The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)   ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.   https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    Episode 3 Season 2: Carving a New Path:Lived Experience In Research

  5. Feb 4

    Episode 2 Season 2: Finding Joy in Big Moments and Small

    Show Notes: Episode 2 Season 2: Finding Joy in Big Moments and Small On this episode of On the ARC, Cat interviews Chelsea about where she finds joy and the importance of both self compassion and compassion in mental health services alike.   On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.   The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)   ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.   https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    Episode 2 Season 2: Finding Joy in Big Moments and Small

  6. 12/25/2025

    Episode 1 Season 2: Defining Our Stories

    Show Notes: Episode 1 Season 2: Defining Our Stories On this episode of On the ARC, co-hosts Jenny and Cat talk about defining lived experience for them and what it feels like to be "in the mental health system".   On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.   The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)   ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.   https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    Episode 1 Season 2: Defining Our Stories

  7. 01/17/2025

    Powerful things to Share- On the ARC Episode 6

    On the ARC Episode 6: Powerful things to Share   On this episode of On the ARC Jenny interviews Cat about the On the ARC project, what's next for the podcast and why lived experience stories are powerful to share. We also touch on labels, diagnosis and the importance of building identity outside of the experience of distress and experiences with mental health. Stay tuned for season 2 of On the ARC, coming later in 2025. On the ARC is proudly sponsored by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection). ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including recovery coaching, peer support and counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. Find out more about Aspire Recovery Connection https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    Powerful things to Share- On the ARC Episode 6

  8. 12/20/2024

    On the ARC: An Attitude of Gratitude (Episode 5)

    On the ARC Episode 5: Attitude of Gratitude   On this episode of On the ARC, we talk to Jadee about her experience being involved as a volunteer with the organisation Talk Out Loud, a mental health and suicide prevention organisation working with young people. We also talk to Dan, who shares wisdom found through his experiences of distress, including experiences around mental health and addiction. Ultimately Dan found gratitude and a passion to help others through similar struggles. Dan is also a musician and this podcast features a track of his called “A New Beginning” .   Mentioned on this Episode:   Find Out More about Talk Out Loud on their website: https://www.talkoutloud.com.au/    See Episode One of On the ARC: “Approaching Distress Differently” for more content around approaches to suicide distress and to learn about the Alternatives to Suicide approach   On the ARC is proudly sponsored by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection). ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including recovery coaching, peer support and counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. Find out more about Aspire Recovery Connection https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    On the ARC: An Attitude of Gratitude (Episode 5)

  9. 07/11/2024

    On the ARC: Sowing the Seeds (Episode 4)

    On the ARC Episode 4: Sowing the Seeds On this episode of On the ARC, we talk to Taimi Allan, South Australia's mental health commissioner, about her role as mental health commissioner and her philosophy to changing the mental health system- one seed at a time. We also talk to Cleo, who talks about their recovery and the influence of their culture on their experiences with mental health and on reaching out for support.   On the ARC is proudly sponsored by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection). ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including recovery coaching, peer support and counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    On the ARC: Sowing the Seeds (Episode 4)

  10. 02/05/2024

    On the ARC: Being Treated as Human (Episode 3)

    On this episode of On The ARC we hear from Jenny first. She shares her lived experience, her relationship with diagnosis and labels and how she’s building upon self belief. Jenny also shares some of her poetry. We will also hear from Vrinda, a Melbourne University academic and consumer advocate. We have a conversation about the importance of academic research in the lived experience space, stigma, advocacy and Vrinda’s "Why" for her advocacy: A mental health system that treats people as human. Links and additional information about what was discussed this episode: Find out more about Vrinda’s research https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/7943-vrinda-edan    Contact Vrinda for information about her current research into Advance Care Directives: V.edan@unimelb.edu.au  Journal Article Mentioned written by Indigo Daya https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/inm.12653

    On the ARC: Being Treated as Human (Episode 3)

  11. 11/06/2023

    On the ARC: Moving away from the Medical Model (Episode 2)

    On this episode of On the ARC, we hear from Emrys about what peer work is and about options for using lived experience, including the advantages of completing a Peer Work Certificate IV as well as alternatives to the certificate. We also hear from Danni, who tells us what has helped her across her experiences of distress. She explains why she rejects the concept of “being resilient” and how finding a path leading away from the medical model has helped her move towards recovery. Links and additional information about what was discussed this episode: The Centacare website has information about studying the Mental Health Peer Work Certificate IV in SA (in regional and metropolitan SA) https://centacare.org.au/become-a-qualified-lived-experience-peer-worker/ The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection) ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including Recovery Coaching, Peer Support and Counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    On the ARC: Moving away from the Medical Model (Episode 2)

  12. 11/06/2023

    On The ARC: Approaching Distress Differently ( Episode 1 )

    On the first episode of On The ARC we hear Kate talk about what she has learned from her experiences of distress and how cultivating a sense of kindness has helped her along the way. We will also hear from Tanya, who works for LELAN. We have a conversation about the Alternatives to Suicide approach. Tanya explains how the philosophy differs from how the majority of the current mental health system approaches those in distress and why it's important for our community. Links and additional information about what was discussed this episode: LELAN is the independent peak body for people with lived experience of mental distress, social issues or injustice in South Australia. We amplify the voice, influence and leadership of people with lived experience to drive change. https://www.lelan.org.au/ Alternatives to Suicide peer-led community-based groups centre mutual connection and meaning making around suicide distress, thoughts and experiences. They offer non-clinical spaces where people can be honest about their experiences without fear of forced treatment, other forms of coercion, or risk assessment that shuts conversation down. Learn more about Alt2Su, including what groups may be offered currently. https://www.lelan.org.au/alt2su/ The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection) ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching, Peer Support and Counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

    On The ARC: Approaching Distress Differently ( Episode 1 )
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On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change. The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection) ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including Recovery Coaching, Peer Support and Counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress. https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

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