Brainwaves

Former MasterChef Australia contestant, Aaron Sanders was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease about a decade ago, after being mis-diagnosed as having a parasite. He is now using his social media presence to be an advocate for people living with invisible disease and mental health. Sarah Starkey is a Palliative Care Nurse and a lived-experience ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis Australia. She  and Aaro...

'Over 75% of women living with chronic illness are working,’ and ‘despite all the diversity, equity and inclusion policies – chronic illness is off the radar,’ says women’s leadership coach Michelle Irving. She is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves. Michelle will talk about the five stages to keeping the doors open to career advancement and living with chronic illness, and the mental healt...

Today on Brainwaves Evan talks to Tom Polachek, tracing his history from Serbia and his families experience in concentration camps during the war. The impacts it had on him and other things which contributed to his mental health struggles, and the friends and associations he's made at Schizy Inc. to help him recover and manage his health on a daily basis. Tune in to 3CR 855AM on Wednesday at 5:00p...

Tonight on Brainwaves we speak to Professor Adrian Esterman about Long Covid.  @Profesterman, who is a Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at @UniversitySA will share his findings including the risk factors and impact on mental health, today on our radio show Brainwaves with host Suzie. Professor Adrian Esterman has been focused on COVID-19 over the past few years, and his illustrious care...

Paul is today’s guest on Brainwaves where he will talk about how he became a writer and his latest book ‘William Blake,’ which is about the 18-century British artist. Author and poet, Paul Fearne aka @literaryleaves had his first psychotic episode at university, which he documented at the time. He later drew from these experiences in his book ‘Diary of a Schizophrenic’. https://www.barnesandnoble....

Tonight on Brainwaves is our final highlight from the recent 2023 Woodcock Lecture that was proudly hosted by Wellways. We hope you’ve enjoyed the last two talks from Matt Ball and Helena Roenfeld, if you missed them you can find our shows here. Tonights show is the Panel Discussion. Claire Conlon hosted the panel which included, Prof Richard Newton, Matt Ball and Helena Roennfeldt. The panel disc...

This week on Brainwaves we listen to the third part of the 2023 Woodcock Lecture. Today we listen to Helena Rooennfeldft, a lived experience researcher and PhD Candidate, as she shares her findings to address the topic "Being Human: Humane Responses to Distress" 

Today on Brainwaves we will replay some highlights from the 2023 Woodcock Public Lecture. The theme for this years Lecture is Being Human: Humane Responses to Distress. Nurse & Psychotherapist Matt Ball discussed the importance of creating environments where people in distress feel comfortable bringing their 'whole selves' to the fore. Listen to Matt now as he gives his keynote speech.

‘I’m a passionate buyer of all sorts of goodies such as clothes shoes and jewellery but find it difficult to cut down,’ says Isabella Fels who lives with a shopping addiction, and also schizophrenia and OCD [Obsessive Compulsive Disorder].’ Today on our radio show Brainwaves, Isabella shares her story on why she is addicted to shopping relating to her mental health and the pitfalls of being a shop...

Join Flic Manning, Cailin Thompson and Evan Douglas-Smith for 2023 Radiothon to raise money for the 3CR station running costs and programming. We rely on your donations for 3CR to run and provide such valuable service to the community. This year we are recounting some of the favourite moments from the great interviews we've had from Suzie's interview with Robyn on chronic illness, Flic's interview...

We are thrilled to have Tash join us again today, for part two of her interview with Brainwaves host, Flic Manning. In the previous episode (which you can replay on the 3CR podcast page) we touched on Tash's harrowing experience with dismissive medical professionals while dealing with a complex illness; and the depths to which this affects a person's mental health. Today in part two, Tash shares h...

‘There are a million, million invisible stories such as mine out there, and lonely and disconnected voices that go unheard every day. I am almost in a state of disbelief that my tiny unseen story is going to be heard,’ says Tash who lives with chronic illness and disability. Tash is also a self-professed ‘natural born scavenger and manic multidisciplinary crafter’. Pawnsuburbia is the name of her...

‘There aren’t universal words for parents who don’t identify as mum or dad, but there are some pretty wonderful examples out there,’ — You’ll Be A Wonderful Parent, a book of advice and encouragement for rainbow families by trans, non-binary & disabled writer Jasper Peach. Jasper (They/Them) is a speaker and parent, who is passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused around the dismant...

Fergus Watts' professional AFL career came to a premature end in his early 20s following multiple injuries. While Ferg was initially unsure where to go next and who he was without football, he went on to found Bastion, one of the largest independent marketing agencies in Australia.  Ferg is now the CEO of The Reach Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to inspiring young people to be themselves a...

Psychologist and mother of one, Stephanie Fornasier's ‘Psychocinematic Podcast’ was born out her love of movies and tv, and passion to breaking stigma surrounding mental illness and disability. Stephanie, who also has a lived experience of depression and anxiety, is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves. She will talk about her own mental health journey, why she became a psychologist and her...

“Fibromyalgia doesn't really work with the hours and lifestyle the music industry demands,” says Cassie Walker who has two decades of experience in the live music scene and music media. From tour management, DJing and interviewing talent, Cassie has worked across most aspects of the music industry. She is also co-host of the music podcast ‘Dug By Us’. She has worked at heavy hitters like TripleM a...

‘Moving one pebble at a time still moves mountains’ is the mantra of Donna Ciccia, Co-Founder and Director of Endometriosis Australia, and a Director at Chronic Pain Australia. Donna initially studied fashion design and business but after battling chronic health conditions, she went on to study Holistic Nutrition and Homeopathy and is currently completing her Master of Research at NICM Western Syd...

In ‘Oh My Rapture’, Gemma White stages the politics of fandom in percussive, edgy and unforgettable poems. White performs intense moments of intimacy and yearning against a backdrop of grief, so that lines such as ‘you dumped me in the psych ward’, ‘you kissed me in Dixons Recycled Music’, and ‘my madness is a burnt orange fox’ become deep entanglements of desire – Cassandra Atherton, Prof Writing...

“I have produced a short graphic novel on my mental health journey and the power of art,” says cartoonist Kylie Steinhart who resides with her partner and 10-year-old daughter. She also lives with the mental health condition schizophrenia.  Kylie is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves and will talk about her life experiences that she features in her new book.  Contact Kylie at her Instagram...

Dr Sally Fitzpatrick is a Program Manager at Everymind. She is also a Clinical Psychologist and researcher who is passionate about the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide, as well as the promotion of wellbeing for all Australians. Minds Together is an Everymind program for partners, spouses, family members, friends and colleagues who provide most of the support for people experiencing ment...

“My career has done a lot to exacerbate my natural inclination towards anxiety! But I also see it as a privilege to be able to be a voice for those who aren't heard very often in mainstream media,” says celebrity radio and tv presenter, comedian and columnist Jo Stanley. “For me that specifically means diverse women, and I’m passionate about women’s and girl’s health, gender equality, social justi...

Creator of the ‘I Can’t Stand Podcast’, Peta Hooke, hosts a weekly show answering questions about life, when you have a disability. She interviews a wide range of amazing disabled people, from celebrities to someone just like you.  Melbourne-based Peta has the lifelong disability of Cerebral Palsy, and is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves. She will talk about body image and mental health...

Identifying as a Neurodivergent Survivor-turned-Thriver of the mental health system, Hannah Friebel is a mental health consultant and researcher who encompasses the arts, peer support and storytelling as a form of spiritual healing for people with a lived experience of mental health. In 2020, Hannah launched a body of grassroots art-based research that took the form of a dance film, entitled ‘Sinc...

“Many people who are classified as chronically ill, myself included, don’t look sick or ill. Healthy people can find this a bit of a conundrum. We can be accused of “faking it” or being a hypochondriac. Even worse, we can be criticised for doing the very things we must do to manage our various conditions,” says Robyn Dunphy who is a blogger and advocate of movement as medicine. “With my condition,...

‘Keep working’ and ‘don’t withdraw from life’ says Neil Hunter, a management consultant who suffered a heart-attack at age 58. He had no known symptoms and regular health check-ups. Almost 11 years later, the now 69-year-old is living with impacts it’s had on his physical and mental health. Whilst still a ‘work in progress’ Neil is happy that he asked for help early on.  Today on our radio show Br...