The VICSES Orange Podcast highlights the incredible work of VICSES volunteers across Victoria.
The MindFit Podcast is produced by the VICSES Health & Wellbeing team, where we mic up and chat with those who truly know how to keep their ‘Mind Fit’.
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Therapy's not for every man & his dog
In this episode we talk with Rob Atkins, Ex- Victoria Police member and co-founder of the first responder support group, Code 9 Foundation.
As a result of years of confronting call-outs, Rob found himself retired prematurely due to ill health and unable to undertake his substantiative role 'on the beat'.
Rob’s daily life was filled with nightmares, flashbacks, distress, and crippling anxiety. Talk therapy and medication had varying effects to empty Rob's cumulative trauma bucket, and he eventually found himself broken and void of all hope. That is until, man’s best friend, a therapy dog by the name of Jimmy, came in to help restore Rob’s quality of life and give some light at the end of the tunnel.
Listen in to hear how Rob’s life has changed since meeting his furry best mate, Jimmy.
For more info about Code 9 Foundation, visit the website.
Mark Thomas - Dealing with PTSD
Content warning: Contains subjects that may trigger some listeners.
Professor Dan Lubman
This month Mindfit team members Paul and Alison talk to addiction specialist Professor Dan Lubman.
Dan holds several titles as a Professor at Monash University, Psychiatrist, Director of the leading addiction research and education centre 'Turning Point', and also features as part of the SBS TV series 'Addicted Australia'.
In this episode we explore the challenges of overcoming addiction, discuss the outdated stigma it's often associated with, and provide some insight into how to support others that may be experiencing addiction.
For more info about addiction head to the Rethink Addiction website.
Osher Günsberg
Our Movember special podcast features Osher Gunsberg, host and presenter of many prime time TV programs including The Masked Singer, The Bachelor series, Australian Idol, and Channel [V]. Off camera he is a SANE ambassador, best selling author & podcaster.
Paul & Alison talk to Osher about his mental health journey and battles with addiction, and help challenge stigma surrounding recovery.
Dr Hannah McDougall
Dr David Cunnington
Prof. Karen Douglas
Road to Recovery with Dr Rob Gordon
Resilience GEMs
In this episode we chat with the founder of The Resilience Project, Hugh van Cuylenburg. Hugh talks with us about the impact that the project has made in schools, workplaces, and high-performance sport using three key principles: Gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.
Life beyond blue
Laughter is the Best Medicine - Rachel Berger
Steve ‘Commando’ Willis
Best known from Channel 10’s The Biggest Loser and more recently Australia Survivor: Champions vs Contenders, Steve leaves the military tough talk at the door and shows us his compassionate side, along with sharing tips on finding an exercise regime that is right for you.
