The Lived Experience

Send us a text Tim shares his evolving relationship with bipolar disorder, highlighting how he learned to manage depression and the importance of accountability and support systems. He discusses practical strategies, tackling stigma, and finding purpose to foster resilience while navigating mental health challenges. • Managing the duration of depressive episodes • Importance of accountability in r...

Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Sue, a dedicated listener who courageously steps forward to share her powerful story of living with Bipolar Disorder. Sue opens up about her personal journey, offering a raw and honest account of the challenges she has faced. As you listen, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the mistreatment individuals often endure within the system and the troubli...

Send us a text Meet Missy Robinson, a powerhouse who has transformed her life from Australian Army service to becoming an inspirational mental health advocate, speaker, writer, and coach. Diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder following a traumatic sexual assault during her military service, Missy has battled Complex PTSD and Psychosis for two decades with remarkable resilience. Missy has grace...

Send us a text Miguel Manalo is a voice actor from New Jersey. Miguel is also the son of a schizophrenic mother who reached out to share his story. We discuss his journey and everything that comes with growing up with a mentally ill parent. Big thank you to Miguel for sharing his story on the podcast. Support the show Visit the website www.livedexperiencepodcast.com Leave a review - https://www.li...

Send us a text Sue Stevenson is the founder of U-Turn Anxiety and has a unique approach to helping children and adults deal with anxiety. Sue is a wealth of information and has provided some free resources below and she has some great videos on her website as well about this topic. Sue's website - https://www.uturnanxiety.com.au/ 2 Free Resources from Sue are listed below. Top 25 Ways to Calm Your...

Send us a text I love people who do what my guest has done, to create a business that doesn't only help people but allows others to do so as well, whilst making a living is a truly remarkable achievement! Karen Gibb is the founder and CEO of Mind Marvels which is an award-winning franchise created by Karen Gibb. Karen is a fully qualified teacher and has prior experience in youth development and e...

Send us a text In this episode, we engage in a candid conversation with Tim Beanland, a successful video marketer whose life and thriving business were abruptly disrupted by a family tragedy. The loss had a severe impact, plunging him into an 11-month-long depression, a struggle intensified by his existing battle with Bipolar Disorder. Tim shares his experience dealing with grief and the additiona...

Send us a text In this episode of Lived Experience Podcast, host Joel Kleber sits down with Rosemary Gattuso, a lawyer and family law court mediator, to discuss the topic of trauma and its impact on mental health. Rosemary shares her insights on the neuroscience behind behaviour and how trauma shapes our view of the world. Don't miss this deep and powerful conversation that sheds light on an often...

Send us a text In this episode of Stories of Hope Worldwide, host Kerry Atherton interviews Joel Kleber, host of The Lived Experience podcast, about growing up with a parent who struggled with mental health. Joel shares his defining moment of awareness at the age of seven and his traumatic experiences with his mother in psychiatric care. The episode focuses on the impact of parental mental health...

Send us a text In this episode, I speak with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men who is an experienced lived experience therapist and shares his journey with OCD, burnout, and therapy. The topics covered include: [00:04:10] "Debunking OCD misconceptions and personal experiences" [00:20:02] "Combating OCD with ERP and mindfulness practices" [00:25:39] "Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Values: Finding Joy Again"...

Send us a text In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, mental health advocate Billy Todd shares his story of managing anxiety and turning his life around. Billy emphasizes the seriousness of anxiety and its impact on a person's life, and shares what he did to manage it. During the COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne in April-May 2020, he found comfort in chaotic environments, which research su...

Send us a text In this episode of the Lived Experience podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Georgia, a psychiatric nurse who works in a private inpatient facility. Georgia discusses her passion for mental health care and why she finds it rewarding. She explains that working in a psychiatric facility is not like what is portrayed in the movies and that patients are provided with a calm and relaxed...

Send us a text Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be discussing the fascinating topic of how long people are remembered generally. It's often said that most people are forgotten about in 3 generations, meaning that their memories and legacies tend to fade away within 75-100 years of their passing. While this statement may hold some truth, it's important to note that it's not always the case f...

Send us a text Kerrie Atherton, a woman who has turned her own struggles into a mission to inspire hope and resilience in others, is the founder of Stories of HOPE Australia/Worldwide and EMPOWER Life Solutions. As a Keynote Speaker, Author, Mental Health First Aid Training Presenter, Event Host, Trauma and Addictions Recovery Counsellor, Kerrie has dedicated her life to helping people overcome li...

Send us a text Catherine Eagleson was suggested to me as a guest who wanted to share her story about living with Bipolar disorder and also how she has created puzzling for mental health. Catherine developed the Clue Detective Online Puzzle Portal https://cluedetectivepuzzleagency.com/ ‘It comprises a range of crosswords, codewords, filmograppuzzles (cryptograms based on an actor and a selection of...

Send us a text Bill Campos is the Chief Executive Officer - ICLA | Clinical Psychologist BSc MA (Psych) MPsych FAPsS | Director | Social Researcher and he wanted to interview me about why I decided to reconnect with my father after 22 years. The reason for this will be revealed in the episode however, Bill wanted to provide some content for other people he knows or treats who may be struggling wit...

Send us a text Darcy Smyth is a well-respected sales trainer, consultant, and business owner. However, he and his family have experienced probably the hardest thing someone has to go through and that is losing a loved one to suicide. We are all aware of the term, but, how aware are we of what families go through in the lead-up and the aftermath, plus the grief that comes with it? It's something th...

Send us a text Jenny Smith is a Consumer Advocate who is actively involved in the mental health & suicide prevention sector. Jenny sits on the Consumer Consultative Committee at One Door Mental Health as well as the CESPHN-Mental Health Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee and Community Council. Jenny works voluntarily as a Youth Mentor with Raise Foundation, and as a Digital Crisis Supporter...

Send us a text In today's solo episode, I talk about why I decided to reconnect with my father after 22 years of estrangement. I share this in the hope of passing on some hard lessons I learned and regrets. I tell you my reasons why and why I didn't have anything to do with him for 22 years. I also talk about the moment that changed it all. Everyone's situation is different, however, I hope you ca...

Send us a text Thanks to everyone for their support of the podcast in 2022! In today's episode, I talk about where I have been and why I have been gone for so long; I hope you can apply some of the themes I discuss in this episode. If you want to be a guest in 2023, please reach out via the website and send me a message. Support the show Visit the website www.livedexperiencepodcast.com Leave a rev...

Send us a text Belinda Agnew is a highly successful business owner, tech entrepreneur, and podcast host who shares her story about growing up with a single mother with alcohol addiction. Despite various challenges and leaving school in year 9, Belinda shares her journey and approach to how she has gone on to be successful. We also talk about mental health in the workplace and the damage that socia...

Send us a text Genevieve Bailey’s films have screened in 50 countries, winning over 30 awards to date. With a background in short drama, comedy, and music videos, I AM ELEVEN (2011), her ambitious first feature documentary, was shot in 15 countries and 12 languages. It received critical acclaim and a theatrical release in Australia spanning over eight months, including a record 26 weeks at Cinema...

Send us a text Missy is a listener of the podcast in the USA and reached out via email, so I invited her to share her experience of being raised by a mother with Schizophrenia. Missy, in this interview, provides excellent insights and personal stories about her childhood experiences. We also talk about how it has affected her and the positive experiences she has gained from it. Big thanks to Missy...

Send us a text Peter Wasielewski reached out to share his story about addiction, his mental health battle, and a different way to view recovery. Peter also uses his lived experience within the criminal justice system in the UK to help others with similar issues he has faced and beaten. He documents his experience on his Instagram account @ambitiousprofessionalshub Big thanks to Peter for reaching...

Send us a text What do my mum and Kanye West have in common? In today's episode, I talk about some recent comments from Kanye West regarding his Bipolar Disorder and how what affects young carers everywhere is now playing out on a larger scale in public. I haven't read or heard anything said online about what I will cover in today's quick solo episode. We have just passed 3k downloads as well, so...