FYI - All Things Mental Wellness

Today's Episode is Powered by Brad Andrews Landscaping. https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Luana Maggenti is a physically fit and healthy young woman, who has a passion for the outdoors and helping others. Her passion for helping others seen her join the Army Reserves for many years and then she joined the NSW Police Force. She loved her job, mainly due to being able to make a dif...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Matt shares his personal story about his recent cancer diagnosis. He shared how life looks now for both himself and his young family. Matt is honest, raw and genuine in this discussion. He explains how he is navigating the medical system and the support services available. Inspiring to say the least. .... This episode was recorded and edited by J...

This Episode is Powered By Hadar Homes. https://hadar.com.au/ Guest: Bernie Garvey. Black Dog Ride - https://www.blackdogride.org.au/ __ This episode was recorded and edited by Josh Liston at Deadset Podcasting (Albury-Wodonga). https://www.deadsetpodcasting.com

This Episode is Powered By GJ Gardner Homes Wodonga. •  https://www.facebook.com/wodongagjgardnerhomes •  https://www.gjgardner.com.au/home-builders/victoria/wodonga-2393/ James McQuillan was born and raised on a cattle farm in Echuca Victoria and is one of three sons to Jack & Jo McQuillan. In the prime of his life back in 2014 life took a sharp turn for James. He was involved in an...

This episode of FYI - All Things Mental Wellness is powered by Border Carpets https://bordercarpets.com.au Terrianne Hicks lives in Country Victoria, she is married, and has three beautiful healthy young girls. She is vivacious, brave and full of life! What else would a woman want? Unfortunately, though her eldest daughter began fighting a battle that was going to not only change her own life as s...

Today's Episode is Powered by Reliance Mechanical Services . https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Zach Mona is a typical Aussie bloke, who loves his football, cricket and waterpolo. He’s a father to 3 children and is a son to a father who is from Papua New Guinea, while his mother is Australian. Zach is a pretty laid back guy who takes a lot in his stride, however last football seas...

This Episode is Powered by Cartwright Productions. Eugene Pizzolato is the Author of the Award Winning Book, The 10 Elements of Transformational Healing. Eugene's childhood was one of hopelessness & loneliness with authorities ignoring red flags that should never have been overlooked. The police knew that his father had tried to kill him, the mental health system knew that his mother was being...

Today's Episode is Powered by Brad Andrews Landscaping. Many of you will know Michael from his role as Chairman of Cricket Albury Wodonga, but in this brand new episode of FYI - All Things Mental Wellness you will get to know the man behind the Face of Cricket . Lifeline 13 11 14.

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Kade Rixon is a well-known local sportsman, a doting father, and an all-round great Aussie Bloke. Our discussion with Kade is centered around his gambling addiction. He shares openly his life prior to his addiction and during his worst gambling days, how low his life became and what he did to turn things around. You couldn’t get a more honest and...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Tony Saunders loves his family, the footy, the outdoors, and his mates. However his upbringing was far from typical.  Join us as we walk with Tony through is early years: school, life at home with his family and especially his twin brother, joining the workforce, and how all that, in combination, had a profound affect on his life.  Tony...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Cristy Jacka became a widow at just 33 years of age after her husband Karl was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2017. She was faced with raising her young daughter without the support of her loving husband. She shares with us her journey from Karl’s diagnosis and the road they travelled together through to now - life as a widow.  Cris...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Cristy Jacka became a widow at just 33 years of age after her husband Karl was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2017. She was faced with raising her young daughter without the support of her loving husband. She shares with us her journey from Karl’s diagnosis and the road they travelled together through to now - life as a widow.  Cris...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Sam Mac is best known as Channel 7’s Weatherman. However he is so much more than that. He’s a Gold Logie nominee, an entertainer, a son, brother, and all-around great bloke.  Touched personally by suicide, Sam speaks openly about loosing a mate and the toll it took on not only himself, but others. He’s passionate about mental...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Brent de Vries is a mature 22 year old with a story to share. His personal journey through mental ill-health is both harrowing and at the same time, hopeful. Brave, raw and honest is how he tells his story. From a happy and mischievous young boy, to a man who struggles with depression & anxiety. Brent generously shares his mental cornerstones...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Husband and wife Rob and Robyn Groat from Wodonga, Australia joined the podcast to discuss family life in the shadow of mental ill-health. --- Forced to take months off work whilst trying to raise a young family was a very tough period in the Groat family. Depression and anxiety crippled husband Rob Groat everyday. He had to change careers a...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Nick Columb currently works as a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice. He is the Director of Positive Health programs for Life Again and is super passionate about mens mental health. He shares his own journey through mental ill-health and the path he took to overcome his own struggles. Links mentioned in this episode: https://lifeag...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Born and bred on the Border, Kate Pallot knew from an early age she wanted to make a difference in the world. After experiencing loss within her family she faced a battle with anxiety, chronic over thinking, and self doubt.  Along her journey of overcoming and self discovery she realised that owning her uniqueness, personal challenges and qu...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Dale Skinner explains his role as a live presenter and trainer for the Black Dog Institute. What the Institute is, and what they're trying to achieve. Dale was originally diagnosed with depression at the age of 19, but it wasn’t until he was 28 years old that he was correctly diagnosed with Bipolar 2.  Dale has had multiple suicide attempts...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Dale Skinner was originally diagnosed with depression at the age of 19, but it wasn’t until he was 28 years old that he was correctly diagnosed with Bipolar 2.  Dale has had multiple suicide attempts and has been hospitalised on several occasions. He speaks openly and honestly about his own journey & struggles all in the hope of helping...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Dianne Ross is an amazing woman who truly grabs life by the horns. She is passionate about hiking and cross-fit and loves keeping fit and healthy. In February 2019 (in her early 40’s) she was formally diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a disease that generally effects older people.   Dianne started noticing things weren’t quite right s...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness This weeks guest is me Nadia Dinneen. I'm a mother, wife, and a passionate advocate of Mental Wellness. My passion came about unfortunately through my own personal struggles and I guess I always knew that when I could I would love to help others in any way I could. The hardest thing for me was understanding why I had been struck down wi...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Travis Cartwright is a man with many diverse skills and talents. By day he is a Sales Manger for local building company Hadar Homes, and in his spare time he is into Photography and Videography - where he runs his own business Cartwright Productions. Travis is a larger than life personality, and is very well known and loved by many. He oozes...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness Josh Morgan is a 22 year old man - wise beyond his years. He has a deep passion for mental wellness and in particular Men’s mental health. Josh shares with us his fathers battle with mental ill health whilst he was growing up, which helped shape not only his own view on mental health but more importantly helped normalise the discussions around me...

Martin Heppell's background is unique. He spent a considerable amount of time growing up in Borneo living with a Dayak headhunting tribe. He was also educated in different parts of Southeast Asia and has been heavily influenced by the morals and values that he and his family were immersed in whilst living with the Dayaks. Martin spent 6 years in the AFL and SANFL systems playing for the St Kilda,...

https://www.facebook.com/fyiallthingsmentalwellness On this week’s episode Nadia and Bernie chat to Collingwood Football AFLW captain Stephanie Chiocci. We cover the demands of being a semi-professional athlete and maintaining a full time job, accessing professional services, and the value of surrounding yourself with positive people.  Steph is a school teacher away from AFLW and has had her...