The Lived Experience Joel Kleber

In this episode, we engage in a candid conversation with Tim Beanland, a successful video marketer whose life and thriving business were abruptly disrupted by a family tragedy. The loss had a severe impact, plunging him into an 11-month-long depression, a struggle intensified by his existing battle with Bipolar Disorder.
Tim shares his experience dealing with grief and the additional complications his mental health condition brought to the process of healing and recovery. His journey is a reflection on the resilience one can muster in the face of overwhelming sorrow and the intricate ways mental health is interwoven with experiences of loss and grief.
This conversation aims to shed light on the importance of understanding and addressing mental health and offers insights into managing life and mental well-being during trying times. Whether you’re dealing with mental health conditions, have experienced loss, or have an interest in psychological resilience, this episode provides a thoughtful perspective on navigating through life's challenges and finding a path to recovery.
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In this episode of Lived Experience Podcast, host Joel Kleber sits down with Rosemary Gattuso, a lawyer and family law court mediator, to discuss the topic of trauma and its impact on mental health. Rosemary shares her insights on the neuroscience behind behaviour and how trauma shapes our view of the world. Don't miss this deep and powerful conversation that sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of mental illness. Make sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode!

[00:02:27] A different approach in law. 
[00:03:41] Trauma and its impact. 
[00:10:36] Strength-based approach in healing. 
[00:14:51] Quality of thoughts and actions. 
[00:19:17] Reflecting on personal growth. 
[00:22:53] Mental illness in family court. 
[00:25:02] Balancing children's safety and parental rights.
[00:29:20] What makes for a good mediation? 
[00:34:11] Tendencies for overcoming adversity. 
[00:36:30] Polarity and victimhood. 
[00:41:12] Trauma-informed mental health awareness.
[00:45:36] Mental health and well-being.
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In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, host Kerry Atherton interviews Joel Kleber, host of The Lived Experience podcast, about growing up with a parent who struggled with mental health.

Joel shares his defining moment of awareness at the age of seven and his traumatic experiences with his mother in psychiatric care. The episode focuses on the impact of parental mental health struggles on children, highlighting the need for support and understanding.

[00:00:00] Parental Mental Health Effects Children.
[00:03:15] Foster care and family struggles.
[00:08:39] Bipolar disorder.
[00:08:57] Parental Mental Health.
[00:13:02] Father's rejection issues.
[00:14:43] Coping mechanisms and masks.
[00:19:02] Harmful psychiatric ward experiences.
[00:20:28] Inner vows and survival.
[00:23:16] Foster care experiences.
[00:26:03] Overcoming complacency in childhood.
[00:29:04] Mental health funding and awareness.
[00:31:49] Electric convulsive therapy and mental health.
[00:35:02] ECT treatment controversies.
[00:38:15] Self-care strategies.
[00:41:10] Negligence in Mental Health Profession.
[00:44:10] Forgiveness and self-care.
[00:48:13] Childhood trauma and development.
[00:50:12] Dealing with trauma.
[00:53:26] Mental health and children.

Big thanks to Kerrie for taking an interest and you can learn more about her here - https://storiesofhope.com.au/
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In this episode, I speak with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men who is an experienced lived experience therapist and shares his journey with OCD, burnout, and therapy. 

The topics covered include:
[00:04:10] "Debunking OCD misconceptions and personal experiences"
[00:20:02] "Combating OCD with ERP and mindfulness practices"
[00:25:39] "Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Values: Finding Joy Again"
[00:35:33] "From High KPIs to Burnout: My Story"
[00:47:17] "From Social Science to Mental Health Entrepreneur"
[00:59:43] "Mindfulness Therapy Goes Outdoors: An Inside Look"
[01:06:57] "Mindful Men's Simon shares his transformative story"

Check out Simon at https://mindful-men.com.au/
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In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, mental health advocate Billy Todd shares his story of managing anxiety and turning his life around.
Billy emphasizes the seriousness of anxiety and its impact on a person's life, and shares what he did to manage it. 

During the COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne in April-May 2020, he found comfort in chaotic environments, which research suggests is common among people with anxiety. 

Despite the comfort he felt, he found that he neglected his own needs during that time and accumulated a lot of emotions, which hit him all at once and led to emotional distress.
Billy learned the importance of focusing on physical health, including exercise and nutrition, to improve mental health. 

He also listens to science-based podcasts and does a lot of reading and research to further his knowledge. Additionally, Billy discusses how creating an alter ego named Pablo helps him to counteract his negative self-talk.
The episode also features a speaker who shares similar experiences with managing anxiety and finding ways to cope. 

They sought help and spent three weeks at a psychiatric hospital in Sydney, where they received group and one-on-one therapy with a psychiatrist. Through therapy, they learned coping mechanisms to recognize and manage abandonment issues.
Listeners of the Lived Experience podcast can share their own stories by contacting the host through the podcast's website or social media. 

The podcast focuses on sharing stories of lived experience on mental illness and mental health topics to help promote understanding and encourage conversations around these important issues.

Big thanks to Billy for sharing his lived experience.
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In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Georgia, a psychiatric nurse who works in a private inpatient facility. 

Georgia discusses her passion for mental health care and why she finds it rewarding. She explains that working in a psychiatric facility is not like what is portrayed in the movies and that patients are provided with a calm and relaxed environment, similar to a home away from home.
Joel asks Georgia about the process of getting help in these facilities, and Georgia explains that in the public setting, involuntary patients are held if they are at harm to themselves or others. 

In the private setting, patients are referred by a GP or psychiatrist and must be willing to go voluntarily.
Georgia also discusses her thoughts on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), explaining that it is a last-resort treatment for dire circumstances where medication has failed.

She has seen it work wonders in some cases but acknowledges the potential side effects.
The episode also covers visiting hours for families, the challenges of bringing children into psychiatric facilities, and the importance of mental health tribunals in the public setting.
Overall, Georgia provides valuable insight into the workings of psychiatric facilities and the care provided to patients.

Big thanks to Georgia for sharing her story and the work that she does along with all the other mental health nurses throughout Australia and the World. 
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