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Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change is a podcast dedicated to amplifying meaningful conversations around mental health, resilience, and community.
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Ruby Barton-Taylor from navy june (opens the original)
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In this episode of Mental Health Matters , I’m joined by Ruby Barton‑Taylor, the lead singer of navy june and the voice at the heart of their new single, routine avoidance . Ruby and I explore the themes behind the track — those moments in life that feel easier to avoid than to face, and how the things we leave unresolved often find their way back to us. That tender, uncomfortable space between holding on and moving forward is something many of us recognise, and it’s the emotional landscape navy
Samantha Wittenberg: Neurodivergent Carer's Coach (opens the original)
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Today on Mental Health Matters , we’re joined by someone whose work is changing the way parents and carers understand and support neurodivergent children. Samantha Wittenberg is a coach, educator, and workshop facilitator who brings a deeply human, emotionally attuned approach toher practice. Through her programs, she helps families move beyond limiting beliefs, reconnect with their own agency, and build confidence in navigating the complexities of neurodiversity. Samantha’s work centres on expr
Al Gabb: Rural Counselling Australia (opens the original)
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Today on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change ,we’re joined by someone whose story speaks directly to the heart of rural Australia. Al Gabb knows firsthand what it means to struggle in silence. As a farmer, he lived through the weight of mental health challenges that so many in our regional communities face — the isolation, the pressure, and the belief that you simply have to push through. His journey from that place of suffering to becoming a counsellor and the founder of Rural Counselling A
Jordan Whitehead: SAD & Beating the Winter Blues (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder and the quiet heaviness that can settle in during the colder months. Psychologist Jordan Whitehead joins me for a compassionate conversation about why winter can feel so challenging, how SAD affects our emotional and physical wellbeing, and the small, nurturing practices that can help us find steadiness again. Together, we look at simple ways to bring more light, warmth, and connection into the season — from daily rituals that soothe the ne
Wendy Powell: Dystonia Advocate (opens the original)
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On today’s episode of Mental Health Matters: Voices ofChange, I’m joined by Wendy Powell—a courageous woman whose story reminds us of what resilience truly looks like. In 2020, Wendy’s life changed dramatically. She went from the fast-paced world of early childhood education to facing sudden, unexplained symptoms—her mouth opening involuntarily, her body no longer responding in familiar ways. What followed was a long path to answers,eventually leading to a full diagnosis of Dystonia, a complex n
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