11 episodes
BRAINSTORM Guy Rowlison
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- Health & Fitness
Long before “wellness” became a buzzword, those battling mental health issues were way too often told to simply get on with life. As a former journalist and radio host with over 35 years experience, Guy Rowlison presents a literate & educated commentary focusing on the vagaries of mental health, from anxiety and depression to trauma, eating disorders and most everything in between. He talks with experts and those with 'skin in the game', sharing informed insights for sufferers who aren't ready to talk - but who 'are' prepared to listen.
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Farming, Rural Life & Mental Resilience
Send us a Text Message.Warren Davies sees himself pretty much as just the average bloke down the road – but his journey and the work he’s doing in the mental health and wellness space is anything but ordinary.Resilience, persistence and determination are just a few words which have been used to describe this husband, father of five, son, brother, grandfather and mate, who has not only dealt with his own challenges but is helping hundreds of others find their feet as well.As a speaker, p...
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Mental Endurance: One Woman's Epic Solo Row Across the Pacific
Send us a Text Message.Michelle Lee is a warrior, though she'll never admit to it. Twelve years in corporate banking and an end to a long-term relationship - were just part of the impetus to turn to a life of adventure.Having completed the one of the world’s “classic” long-distance Himalayan treks (in excess of 160km) in just 9 days, knocking over the famed Kokoda Trail in just 5, setting world records for the fastest woman to row one million metres on a Concept 2 rowing machine, she also jus...
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Sexual, Physical & Emotional Trauma - A Survivor's Story
Send us a Text Message.To the passer-by, Melissa Baker seemed like an ordinary teenager growing up in a middle-class suburban family in Sydney, but to those who wanted to get to know her, they could see she was hiding from the truth.Since then she been a motivational speaker in Australia and overseas.She has delivered keynote addresses to adult education conferences in New Zealand, England and Northern Ireland along with speaking engagements at youth summits, rallies & conferences a...
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Food, Mood & Mental Health
Send us a Text Message.A new study has found a correlation between diets high in ultra-processed foods and a heightened risk of depression. In the next episode of Brainstorm I speak with Professor Adrienne O’Neil Co-Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University about the study, the first to link diets high in ultra-processed foods with an increased risk of depression in Australians.Make sure you follow us on Facebook by clicking here
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PTSD Research & Treatment
Send us a Text Message.PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a treatable anxiety disorder affecting around 3 million Australians at some time in their lives.It happens when fear, anxiety and memories of a traumatic event don't go away. The feelings last for a long time and interfere with how people cope with everyday life.But what are the symptoms of PTSD? Who is most at risk and what are the warning signs? I speak with psychologist Janja Bojanic to help unravel some of the causes, s...
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Phobias
Send us a Text Message.Having an uncommon phobia is not uncommon! Whether it's an animal phobia, a fear of flying, public speaking or a fear of enclosed spaces, phobias will present themselves in any number of ways. Left undiagnosed or untreated they will often shape the lives of sufferers with the imagined threat greater than any actual threat posed.But if a specific phobia affects your daily life, several therapies are available that can help you work through and overcome your fears — ...