Headspace Sessions Podcast Adelaide

To wrap up the season, we’re handing the mic to young people. In this special Grab Bag Q&A episode, we answer anonymous questions submitted by young people in our community, sharing lived experience and peer perspectives. We explore questions around: • navigating gender identity and sexuality when family or peers aren’t accepting • knowing when work is impacting your mental health • feeling “n...

Music is woven into everyday life; in our headphones, our cars, TikTok, gaming, and the moments in between. But music is more than background noise. It shapes our identity, helps us feel connected, and can even support our mental health.  In this episode, we explore how music helps us feel seen and understood, the creative side of making music (and why you don’t have to be “good” at it), why creat...

Social media is a huge part of everyday life for young people, but it doesn’t always leave us feeling good.  From doom scrolling and comparison, to feeling pressure to always be available, social media can impact our mental health in ways we don’t always notice.  In this episode, we explore the reality of FOMO, doom scrolling, and online comparison, and why social media can feel so hard to switch...

Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown… sometimes itlooks like pushing through, feeling exhausted for no reason, or losing motivation for things you once enjoyed. In this episode, we unpack what burnout really is, why itshows up so often for young people, and how everyday pressures like work, study, social expectations, and online comparison can slowly drain your energy. If you’ve been feeli...

In part 2 of our neurodivergence spotlight, we’re joined by Esther Fidock , clinical educator and founder of The Neuro Nurture Collective , for a deeper conversation about what it means to be neuro-affirming. Esther explores how young people experience neurodivergence in everyday life; unpacking terms like masking and shares practical ways to support neurodivergent young people at school, work, an...

We all experience and process the world differently... and that’s what makes our brains so incredible.   In this episode, our hosts chat all things neurodiversity; unpacking what it means to be neurodivergent, why masking is so common, and the unique strengths that come with thinking differently.  They share reflections, stories, and laughs as they explore how neurodivergence shapes day-to-day lif...

Cultural identity is a big part of who we are... it shapes our values, how we connect with others, and how we understand ourselves. For many young people, growing up with multiple cultures can feel empowering, but it can also bring challenges, especially when balancing family expectations with personal identity.  In this episode, our hosts share stories and reflections on what culture means to the...

You can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely. Formany young people, loneliness is a common but rarely spoken about experience. In this episode, our hosts talk openly about what lonelinessreally feels like, why it happens, and how connection makes a difference. From personal reflections to practical ideas on finding your people in Adelaide, we’ll explore how to build relationships that sup...

Starting a new mental health service, or even asking for help, can feel a little daunting. In this episode, we’re stripping it right back and answering your questions. Who are we? What do we actually do? And how can you access us?   Tune in to hear our brand-new co-hosts for Season 5 share their experiences of hearing about headspace for the first time and how headspace can support you with more t...

Growing up and living with a disability can be tough in society – and sometimes this can negatively impact mental health. Throughout this podcast we’ll explore disability and mental health. You’ll hear from Cat (headspace sessions podcast script developer) share her lived experience and Nataly (Senior Clinician, Solasta) will share her clinical insights. If you would like more information about di...

While there’s no way of switching our thoughts and feelings off, mindfulness is about letting go of efforts to control or avoid them. Through this podcast we’ll be exploring mindfulness and later in the episode Aiden will be guiding us through a body scan mindfulness exercise. Body scan begins at: 16:51 minutes. If you would like more information about mindfulness we recommend the following online...

Navigating gender and sexual identity can be a unique personal experience. Sometimes it may take a while to find a label you’re comfortable with or you may not even want a label. Throughout this podcast we’ll explore the journey of gender and sexual identity. You’ll here from Sean (LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Worker, headspace Marion) and Miles (Youth Peer Practitioner, headspace Adelaide) share their l...

Do you support a young person? This is the episode for you! Throughout this podcast we’ll be exploring how to support a young person going through a tough time but also how to support yourself. Tune in to hear from Amia, our Family Peer Support worker, answer your questions. Caring for a loved one who is experiencing a hard time can impact on your health and wellbeing. Looking after yourself is im...

Romantic and sexual relationships come in all shapes and sizes. Yet there are some things that healthy relationships have in common; they are built on a base of respect, clear boundaries and consent. Throughout this podcast we’ll explore how to understand sexual consent. If you would like more information about understanding we recommend the following online resources:● headspace.org.au/explore-to...

How do you keep a healthy headspace? Having a healthy headspace is key to manoeuvring through everyday life with increased ease. Throughout this podcast we’ll explore different healthy habits you can develop to help maintain a healthy headspace. If you would like more information about keeping a healthy headspace we recommend the following online resources: ● headspace.org.au/tips● headspace.org.a...

🎧 S4 EP4: adulting 101: getting a job 🎧 When did you get your first job? How did you handle your first interview? In this podcast we’re exploring the world of getting your first job and how to navigate this experience. Looking for a job can be challenging (it can be a full-time job in itself!), so we’re sharing some of our tips with you. If you would like more information about getting a job, we...

How do you respond to change? In this podcast we’re exploring changing the impacts it can have on our lives. You’ll here from two young people who will share their lived experiencing of moving to a new place and how they handled the change. If you would like more information about coping with change we recommend the following online resources:- headspace.org.au/smallsteps- headspace.org.au/explore...

What’s your relationship like with gaming? In this podcast we’re exploring everything to do with gaming, the benefits to our lives and the possible impacts it might be having. If you would like more information about healthy gaming we recommend the following online resources;- headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/gaming- headspace.org.au/assets/23-Sleep-and-Gaming-headspace-fact-sheet-...

In this podcast we’re exploring our online space, what we find useful and what might not be so useful. If you would like more information about managing your online we recommend the following websites;https://headspace.org.au/ https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/spaces/community/ https://headspace.org.au/assets/download-cards/21-Screen-time-headspace-fact-sheet-WEB-V2.pdf This episode is created b...

Originally recorded in October 2020 as a live video Facebook special, this flashback episode is new to our podcast platforms. It takes small steps every day to build you own mental health toolkit. Our hosts in this episode are joined by a panel of young people that share their stories and tips to help create a healthy headspace action plan. Led by the headspace Community Engagement team (Claire an...

Originally recorded in December 2017 as a live video Facebook special, this flashback episode is new to our podcast platforms. What happens behind the scenes when the mics are off and the cameras stop rolling? We often forget that our media favourites are real people, so in this episode we host a panel of radio and television personalities to discuss their experiences in managing their mental heal...

In this podcast we are exploring getting into life with our friends at mindshare. Achieving small tasks and doing things you enjoy can boost your confidence and lift your mood – helping you keep a healthy headspace. Listen to us chat through what we like to do to get into life. If you would like more information of getting into life, please visit https://headspace.org.au/healthy-headspace/get-in-t...

In this podcast we are exploring Maddy’s lived experience of Anorexia Nervosa. How her mind was fooled by an eating disorder. Maddy is a Youth Ambassador at headspace Adelaide. We are also joined by Ranjani Utpala Clinical Director from the Butterfly Foundation to give a clinical insight of eating disorders. If you would like more information on eating disorders, please visit https://headspace.org...

In this podcast we are turning around psychosis by Angus sharing his own lived experience of psychosis. Angus was one of our centre’s first Early Psychosis program clients and later become a Youth Reference Group member. We are also joined by Danny to give an clinical insight of psychosis. If you would like more information on psychosis, please visit www.headspace.org.au/psychosis and www.headspac...

As part of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week, we are 'Flipping the Script: Changing the Narrative on BPD'. We are joined by Sam, who shares her lived experience of BPD, along with Kristy a mental health professional who chats about BPD from a clinical perspective. If you would like more information on Borderline Personality Disorder we would recommend the following websites; - Project...