Talk Therapy To Me

This week, Ashley takes the mic solo while Maxi is tied up with other commitments. In a world that celebrates being busy, Ashley explores why rest is essential for our mental health, the importance of downtime, and how learning to enjoy your own company can be a powerful act of self-care. From productivity guilt and burnout to finding simple ways to recharge, this episode is a reminder that slowin...

This week, we’re saying goodbye to our co-host Trent as he wraps up his final episode with the team. Together, we explore why change can feel so difficult, even when it’s positive, and how we adjust when familiar chapters come to an end. Join Trent, Ashley and Maxi as they reflect on favourite memories, share practical ways to navigate life’s transitions, and celebrate the excite...

In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi reflect on appreciation, community and gratitude after JOY Radiothon and the Euphoria Gala. Through community interviews, personal reflections, a special call-in from T, and a little therapy insight, they explore why feeling seen matters, how appreciation supports mental health, and why receiving gratitude can sometimes be harder than giving i...

What an absolute mess… and what an incredible night! This week’s Wellness Wednesday x Radiothon was packed with pirate adventures, questionable seafood decisions, and plenty of laughter. We spun the wheel, accepted our fate, and sampled a range of sea delicacies (and a few things that definitely tested our courage). Special shout-out to Ashley, who bravely ate a cooked fish eye on air....

This week on Talk Therapy To Me, we are joined by Anastasia Rose Le (she/her), Deputy Chair of the Victorian Pride Centre, governance leader, and 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women Change Agent. Together, we explore what it means to speak up in ways that create change. We discuss accountability versus punishment, intention versus impact, emotional intelligence, social media call-out culture, publ...

This week on Wellness Wednesdays, Trent, Ashley and Maxi are talking all things volunteering for National Volunteer Week. From our own stories at JOY to the mental health benefits of giving time, we explore why volunteering can build connection, purpose and community — especially in queer and multicultural spaces. We also get real about the other side: boundaries, burnout, and how to find a volunt...

This week on Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi unpack shame, the quiet “something’s wrong with me” feeling, the “I’m too much,” and the “not queer enough” thoughts many of us carry. We’re joined by Budi Sudarto (they/them), to explore where queer shame comes from and how it shows up in our lives, bodies, and communities. In this episode, we chat about: How shame is learned (and sometimes passed...

Tonight on Talk Therapy To Me, we’re talking about friendship in queer spaces, not just dating, but how we actually build connection and find our people. A lot of people tell us that even when they’re surrounded by community, they can still feel lonely. So this episode is about unpacking that: what friendship in queer spaces really looks like, why it can sometimes feel hard to enter, and what help...

This Wellness Wednesday, Trent, Ashley and Maxi are talking about psychosocial safety at work: what it really means, and how work can impact our mental health in ways we don’t always notice. We unpack the subtle signs that something isn’t quite right, explore why mental health-related work stress can take longer to recover from, and what the “right to disconnect” actually looks like in real life....

In this episode, Maxi and Ashley explore what depression can really look like. We unpack how to recognise the signs (even when you seem “fine” on the outside), ways to support yourself and others, and what it means when depression comes back. With a mix of real talk, lived experience, and affirmations that don’t suck, this episode is a gentle reminder that you’re not alone and support is always av...

In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi explore something we don’t talk about enough: the emotional comedown after achieving something meaningful. Whether it’s launching an event, reaching a long-awaited goal, or finally getting the thing you worked so hard for… why doesn’t it always feel as good as we expected? Joined by T (they/them) from Euphoria Social (thank you for inviting us...

This week on Wellness Wednesday, the three of us- Trent, Ashley and Maxi, unpack the psychology of goal-setting and why tiny, consistent changes might matter more than dramatic transformations. We explore the “1% better” philosophy of incremental growth, break down how SMART goals can support mentally healthy planning, and discuss why so many goals fail in the first place. We also reflect on stori...

In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, hosts Ashley and Maxi talk about workplace burnout, with a focus on how burnout can uniquely impact LGBTQIA+ communities. They are joined by Brendan and Chris from GAYFL, who share their perspectives from both community and workplace spaces. Together, the conversation explores what burnout actually looks like day-to-day, the difference between stress and occu...

Tonight on Talk Therapy To Me, we unpack anxiety, but through a queer lens. Why does anxiety sometimes feel louder, stickier, or more exhausting for LGBTQIA+ folks? What happens when your nervous system has learned to scan for safety for years? Ashley shares her personal experience with anxiety and social battery limits, Maxi reflects on queer hypervigilance in everyday moments, and we answer two...

Goodbye Summer Grid, and hello to the brand new Wellness Wednesdays! In this first episode, we keep things relaxed and conversational, sharing our Midsumma and Pride March experiences, reflecting on why community plays such a vital role in LGBTIQA+ mental health, and ending the night with a fun round of “This or That” where our personalities (and differences) come out to play~ The post Wellness We...

What if mental health support didn’t only live inside a therapy room? In this final summer grid episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi are joined by Dr Judy Tang (she/her) and T (they/them) from Euphoria Social to explore how community, culture, and collective care shape queer wellbeing. Dr Judy speaks about intersectionality and visibility — how culture, migration, language, disability, a...

In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi explore the meaning of found (chosen) family, the people we build connection with through safety, trust, and care rather than obligation. From “orphan Christmas” stories and sensory-friendly ways to socialise, to reflections inspired by Heated Rivalry and Maxi’s experience growing up in China, the conversation gently unpacks why found family i...

In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi are joined by James Tapa and Feifei Liao to talk about what it really means to be “far from home”-not just physically, but emotionally, culturally, and within systems of care. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of being a queer migrant or international student in Australia, the invisible barriers to accessing mental and sexual heal...

In this episode, Ashley and Maxi explore loneliness in the queer community, not as a personal failure, but as a human and social experience shaped by exclusion, identity, and the world we live in. We talk about social exhaustion, neurodivergence, and the quiet ache of feeling disconnected, even when you’re not technically alone. Through personal stories and listener questions, we reflect on what a...

Not everyone feels joy during Christmas and New Year, and some of us are quietly struggling. In this episode, we gently talk about crisis, suicide, and self-harm, while holding space for hope. We’re joined by local artist Flora☆, who shares their song and the story behind it. We also share some simple self-care ideas and ways to feel a little safer during the holidays, especially for our queer com...

This week on Talk Therapy To Me, we’re talking about trauma: the big, the small, and everything in between, and how it shows up in our lives. Our special guest Madi shares her lived experience, why looking after yourself really matters, and what some red flags can look like when therapy doesn’t feel quite right. We wrap up with our favourite segment, ‘Affirmations That Don’t Suck’, whe...

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