Embracing the Mind

Embracing the Mind
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We know our mental health is as important as our physical health. On this podcast, we talk to people about their mental health journey, including those living with mental health conditions. We also hear from leading researchers on the latest treatments and advances in their field. Join hosts Dr Alix Woolard and Dr Karen Lombardi, senior researchers for Embrace at The Kids, to learn more about what goes on inside our minds. Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto.

  1. 11/25/2025 · BONUS

    Maggie Dent in conversation with A/Prof Yael Perry

    In this special episode from The Kids Research Institute Australia, join parenting educator and author Maggie Dent and Associate Professor Yael Perry, Head of Youth Mental Health at The Kids, as they take a deep dive into the challenges facing today's teens in a digital world, and how parents and caregivers can better support them.  Embrace is supported by principal partner Rio Tinto and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

    44 min

  2. 09/02/2025

    Women's Wellbeing: Ending gender bias

    In our final episode of this season, we discuss the Australian Government's #EndGenderBias survey with MP Ged Kearney, before getting the final thoughts of our amazing list of guests. We talk about some of the improvements that have been made in research, before hearing stories of self-empowerment, finding purpose through adversity, and the power of self-worth. Thank you for listening to this season of Embracing the Mind. TW: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, mental illness and childbirth trauma. Embrace is supported by it principal partner Rio Tinto and Telethon Trust.

    52 min

  3. 09/02/2025

    Women's Wellbeing: A history of support

    We've made it to the two-part finale of this season of Embracing the Mind! In this episode, we will be discussing the changing face of women's healthcare in Australia since the 1970s, before we hear from MP Ged Kearney about her role as convenor of the National Women's Health Summit. We'll then hear from our guests on what it's like to feel unsupported accessing healthcare, the importance of early education for young people to tackle stigma, and how validation can be the first step towards healing. TW: This episode contains graphical medical content, and discussion of miscarriages, mental health issues and gender-based violence. Embrace is supported by principal partner Rio Tinto and Telethon Trust.

    52 min

  4. 08/26/2025 · BONUS

    Women's Wellbeing: Remote and FIFO health

    We've got a special bonus episode today! Karen was recently joined by Rio Tinto operational contracts supervisor Klara van den Burg, a mental health champion in her workplace. Klara talks about learning to embrace her neurodiversity at work, and overcoming challenges of working on a FIFO roster with kids. Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust. TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health concerns.

    46 min

  5. 08/19/2025

    Women's Wellbeing: Menopause and grandparenting

    In today's episode, we discuss the ongoing oestrogen patch shortage, the rapid rise of Ozempic, and the health outcomes of grandparents who are forced to take guardianship over their grandkids. CW: This episode contains references to mental health issues and medical trauma. Embrace is supported by principal partner Rio Tinto and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

    36 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    Women's Wellbeing: Miss Diagnosis

    It was only in 1980 that the term 'hysteria', so often applied as a catch-all for emotional women, was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. These oversimplifications created a context where women became experts at masking - hiding symptoms for fear of dismissal or worse, lobotomy. Today, we'll be talking about the impact of masking on the diagnosis pathway for neurodivergence. CW: This episode contains references to mental health issues. Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

    45 min

  7. 08/05/2025

    Women's Wellbeing: It's just the hormones

    Today, we're talking to MP Ged Kearney about the Australian government's #EndGenderBias survey, before we hear more from our brave guests about their experiences with endometriosis and fibroids. TW: This episode contains references to graphic medical content, mental health issues and infertility. Embrace is supported by its principal partner Rio Tinto and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

    32 min

  8. 07/29/2025

    Women's Wellbeing: A filler episode

    Strap in, because we have a lot to get through in today's episode. From cosmetic surgery to early onset menopause as a result of a hysterectomy, and the gendered roles of grandparenting, join us for our latest look at women's health. TW: This episodes contains references to medical trauma.

    28 min
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We know our mental health is as important as our physical health. On this podcast, we talk to people about their mental health journey, including those living with mental health conditions. We also hear from leading researchers on the latest treatments and advances in their field. Join hosts Dr Alix Woolard and Dr Karen Lombardi, senior researchers for Embrace at The Kids, to learn more about what goes on inside our minds. Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto.

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  • Creator
    Embracing the Mind
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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