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In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, mental health advocates Emily and Ian share their experiences of facing diverse challenges and struggles with suicidal thoughts. 

Emily and Ian

Mental health advocates Emily and Ian share their experiences of facing diverse challenges and struggles with suicidal thoughts.

Emily and Ian’s stories touch on gender discrimination, DFV, sexual abuse, and suicide

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, mental health advocates Emily and Ian share their experiences of facing diverse challenges and struggles with suicidal thoughts.

Emily and Ian share their experiences of facing diverse challenges and struggles with suicidal thoughts on Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast.

Emily and Ian's Stories

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Tanya shares what it’s like to struggle with anorexia and why empathy, kindness, and compassion have been so important to her survival.

Tanya

Tanya shares what it’s like to struggle with anorexia, and why empathy, kindness, and compassion have been so important to her survival.

Tanya’s story touches on depression and eating disorders

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Tanya shares what it’s like to struggle with anorexia, and why empathy, kindness, and compassion have been so important to her survival.

Tanya's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Matt shares his story of holding on to hope through depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt that left him wheelchair-bound.

Matt's story

Matt shares how he's holding on to hope after his challenges with depression and anxiety led to a suicide attempt that left him wheelchair-bound.

Matt’s story touches on depression, anxiety, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Matt shares how he was able to shift his mindset after a suicide attempt left him wheelchair-bound in 2016.

Matt's story of holding on to hope through depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt that left him wheelchair-bound.

Matt's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Lizzie shares how she was able to hold on to hope after years of struggling with addiction due to being sexually abused as a child.

Lizzie's story

Lizzie shares how she was able to hold on to hope after years of struggling with addiction due to being sexually abused as a child.

Lizzie’s story touches on sexual abuse, trauma, substance misuse, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Lizzie shares what it’s like to struggle with addiction due to being sexually abused as a child.

Lizzie's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Jaz shares how his decision to transition helped him let go of years of body image issues, suicidal thoughts, and fears of not being accepted.

Jaz shares how his decision to transition helped him let go of years of body image issues, suicidal thoughts, and fears of not being accepted.

Jaz’s story touches on depression, substance misuse, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Jaz shares how his decision to transition helped him let go of years of body image issues, suicidal thoughts, and fears of not being accepted.

Jaz's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Lachie shares how he was able to turn the mental health challenges he faced as a FIFO remote worker into purpose.

Lachie

Lachie shares how he was able to turn the mental health challenges he faced as a FIFO remote worker into purpose.

Lachie’s story touches on depression, substance misuse, and suicide

Lachie is a former fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker who worked in remote areas of Australia where male mental health challenges and suicide are rife

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Lachie shares how he was able to turn his own pain into purpose.

Lachie shares how he was able to turn the mental health challenges he faced as a FIFO worker in remote Australia into purpose.

Lachie's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Chris shares how he was able to hold on to hope after surviving three major bushfires, including Victoria’s Black Saturday, and the PTSD it caused.

Chris

Chris shares how he's holding on to hope after surviving three major bushfires including Victoria’s Black Saturday and the PTSD it caused.

Chris’s story touches on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the impacts of extreme weather events

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Chris shares how he manages his PTSD after surviving three major bushfires, including Victoria’s Black Saturday.

Chris shares his story of holding on to hope after surviving three major bushfires, including Victoria’s Black Saturday and the PTSD it caused.

Chris's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Kate describes how pokies were wrecking her life before overcoming her addiction and helping many others live their best lives. 

Kate

Kate shares how she was able to overcome her addiction to pokies and why she's now passionate about helping others live their best lives.

Kate’s story touches on anxiety, addiction, gambling problems, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Kate shares how she was able to overcome her addiction to pokies and why she's now passionate about helping others live their best lives.

Kate's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Wes shares his story of holding on to hope after his dreams of continuing the family tradition of farming and bringing up a family were shattered.

Wes shares how he's holding on to hope after his dreams of bringing up a family on a farm and continuing the tradition of raising merino sheep were shattered.

Wes’s story touches on depression and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Wes opens up about how his battle with depression made facing the challenges of fatherhood, farming, and the COVID-19 pandemic infinitely harder.

Wes shares his story of holding on to hope after his dreams of continuing the family tradition of farming and bringing up a family were shattered.

Wes's Story

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In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Anthony shares his story of holding on to hope through depression and work-related stress before helping others on their mental health journey. 

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Anthony shares how he's holding on to hope through depression, work-related stress, and helping others on their mental health journey.

Anthony’s story touches on anxiety, depression, stress, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Anthony shares how he was able to turn his pain into purpose by helping others on their mental health journey.

Anthony’s story of holding on to hope through depression, work-related stress and the miracle of being alive. 

Anthony's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Joe shares his story of struggling with self-doubt and how he is connecting with his culture to reduce the suicide statistics amongst his people.

Joe, a proud Wiradjuri man, shares how he's overcoming self-doubt and holding on to hope while working to reduce the suicide statistics among his people.

Joe’s story touches on depression, substance misuse, DFV, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Joe shares how he's overcoming self-doubt while working to reduce the suicide statistics among his people.

Joe shares his story of struggling with self-doubt and how he is connecting with his culture to reduce the suicide statistics among his people.

Joe's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Oliver shares his story of holding on to hope through his slide into darkness at the age of 14 and the importance of staying connected with his friends.

Oliver

Now 23, Oliver shares how he was able to hold on to hope through his slide into darkness at the age of 14 and why connection with friends is so important.

Oliver’s story touches on anxiety, depression, and feelings of hopelessness

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Oliver, now 23, shares how he was able to hold on to hope through his slide into darkness at the age of 14 and why connection with friends is so important.

Oliver's story of holding on to hope through his slide into darkness at the age of 14 and the importance of staying connected with his friends.

Oliver's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Doctor Kieran shares what it's like to struggle with depression, ask for help, and find hope to hold on while working as a doctor at a psychiatric hospital.

Doctor Kieran

Doctor Kieran shares what it's like to struggle with depression, ask for help, and find hope to hold on while working as a doctor at a psychiatric hospital.

Doctor Kieran’s story touches on depression and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Doctor Kieran shares what it's like to struggle with depression, ask for help, and find hope to hold on while working as a doctor at a psychiatric hospital.

Doctor Kieran's story of holding on to hope through mental illness, working as a doctor at a psychiatric hospital and his own struggles with mental illness.

Doctor Kieran's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Anwyn shares what it's like to struggle with depression and anxiety due to growing up in a dysfunctional environment and how she's been able to hold on to hope.

Amwyn

Anwyn shares what it's like to struggle with depression and anxiety due to growing up in a dysfunctional environment, and how he's been able to hold on to hope.

Anwyn’s story touches on trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Anwyn shares what it's like to struggle with depression and anxiety due to growing up in a dysfunctional environment, and how she's been able to hold on to hope.

Anwyn shares what it's like to struggle with depression and anxiety due to growing up in a dysfunctional environment and how she's been able to hold on to hope.

Anwyn's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Mal shares his story about the pressure, horrendous hours, chaos, and physical pain of working in some of the best restaurants in the world.

Mal shares how extreme exhaustion, stress, and physical injuries from work brought him to the brink of suicide before finding hope to hold on.

Mal’s story touches on anxiety, stress, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Mal shares how extreme exhaustion, stress, and physical injuries from work brought him to the brink of suicide before finding hope to hold on.

Mal shares his story about the pressure, horrendous hours, chaos, and physical pain of working in some of the best restaurants in the world.

Mal's Story

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In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Tom shares his inspirational story about walking away from his successful footballer career and managing his mental health on a daily basis.

Tom shares why he walked away from his successful footballer career and how managing his mental health has become part of his daily routine.

Tom’s story touches on anxiety, depression, insomnia, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Tom shares why he walked away from his successful footballer career and how managing his mental health has become part of his daily routine.

Tom's inspirational story about walking away from his successful footballer career and managing his mental health on a daily basis.

Tom's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Said shares his story about growing up with a mum battling schizophrenia and overcoming his struggles with substance misuse and suicidality.

Said

Said shares what it was like growing up with a mum battling schizophrenia and how he was able to overcome his own struggles with substance misuse and suicide.

Said’s story touches on trauma, psychosis, substance misuse, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Said shares what it was like growing up with a mum battling schizophrenia and how he was able to overcome his own struggles with substance misuse and suicide.

Said shares his story about growing up with a mum battling schizophrenia and overcoming his struggles with substance misuse and suicidality.

Said's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Andrew shares how he held on to hope while dealing with complex trauma, substance misuse, homelessness, and imprisonment. 

Andrew

Andrew shares how after years of experiencing homelessness and imprisonment due to addiction, he confronted his complex trauma head-on and found a path forward.

Andrew’s story touches on abuse, complex trauma, addiction, substance misuse, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Andrew shares how after years of experiencing homelessness and imprisonment due to addiction, he confronted his complex trauma head-on and found a path forward.

Andrew's story of holding on to hope after dealing with complex trauma and substance misuse and experiencing homelessness and imprisonment. 

Andrew's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Imbi and Danny remind us that suicide does not discriminate by sharing how they reached the depths of darkness before discovering the power of hope.

Imbi and Danny

Imbi and Danny remind us that suicide does not discriminate by sharing how they reached the depths of darkness before discovering the power of hope.

Imbi and Danny’s stories touch on trauma, grief, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Imbi and Danny remind us that suicide does not discriminate by sharing how they reached the depths of darkness before discovering the power of hope.

Imbi and Danny's Stories

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In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Ian shares his story of holding on to hope after experiencing serious domestic violence and sexual abuse by a family friend at a young age. 

Ian shares how he's holding on to hope after experiencing serious domestic violence and sexual abuse by a family friend at a young age.

Ian’s story touches on DFV, sexual abuse, trauma, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Ian shares how he was able to turn pain into purpose after experiencing DFV and sexual abuse by a family friend at a young age.

Ian shares his story of holding on to hope after experiencing serious domestic violence and sexual abuse by a family friend at a young age. 

Ian's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Davina, a journalist and mother of two, shares her story of battling anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), postnatal depression, and suicidal thoughts.

Davina

Davina, a journalist and mother of two, shares what it's like to struggle with postnatal depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal thoughts.

Davina’s story touches on anxiety, postnatal depression, trauma, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Davina, a talented journalist and mother of two, shares what it's like to struggle with postnatal depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Davina, a journalist and mum of two shares her story of battling anxiety, postnatal depression & PTSD.

Davina's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Amanda shares how, at 27, she was trapped in the pursuit of career success, leading to burnout, depression, and feelings of isolation due to stigma. 

Amanda

Amanda shares what it was like to feel trapped in the pursuit of success and how she was able to hold on to hope through burnout and depression.

Amanda’s story touches on burnout and depression

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Amanda shares what it was like to feel trapped in the pursuit of success and how she was able to hold on to hope through burnout and depression.

Amanda shares how, at 27, she was trapped in the pursuit of career success, leading to burnout, depression, and feelings of isolation due to stigma. 

Amanda's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Monwell shares his struggles with substance misuse, gambling, and suicidal thoughts and how his journey to recovery led to self-discovery.

Monwell

Monwell's story 

Monwell shares his journey to recovery and self-discovery after struggling for years with DFV, self-harm, PTSD, substance misuse, gambling, and suicidal thoughts. 

Monwell’s story touches on DFV, self-harm, PTSD, substance misuse, gambling, and suicidal thoughts

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Monwell shares how determination and music led him towards recovery and self-discovery.

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Monwell shares his struggles with suicidal thoughts and journey to recovery and self-discovery.

Monwell's Story 

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Maddie shares how academic pressures and fear of disappointing her parents led to anxiety and depression before learning to embrace imperfection.

Maddie

Maddie shares how academic pressures and fear of disappointing her parents led to anxiety and depression before learning to embrace imperfection.

Maddie’s story touches on depression and anxiety

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Maddie shares how academic pressures and fear of disappointing her parents led to anxiety and depression before learning to embrace imperfection.

Maddie's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Gracie shares her story of holding on to hope after dealing with the early stages of bipolar disorder while living in an outback mining town. 

Gracie

Gracie, now 19 and full of hope, shares what it was like as a child to struggle with the early stages of bipolar disorder while living in a remote outback mining town.

Gracie’s story touches on depression, self-harm, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicide

In this episode of Holding On To Hope, Gracie, now 19 and full of hope, shares what it was like as a child to struggle with the early stages of bipolar disorder while living in a remote outback mining town.

Gracie's story of holding on to hope after dealing with the early stages of bipolar disorder while living in an outback mining town. 

Gracie's Story

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Exercise physiologist Sarah Liz King explores how to heal your relationship with movement in eating disorder recovery while sharing insights from her own experience.

Sarah

Sarah shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and compulsive exercise while exploring how to rebuild a healthy relationship with movement.

Sarah Liz King is an exercise physiologist and health coach helping people rebuild a healthy relationship with movement.

She shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and finding balance with exercise.

She explores the causes of eating disorders, the risks of compulsive exercise, and how to reintroduce movement safely in recovery.

Exercise physiologist Sarah Liz King explores how to heal your relationship with movement in ED recovery while sharing insights from her own experience.

Sarah's Story

Jenny's story with insight from 'the mindful dietician' Fiona Sutherland

Jenny shares her journey of living with an eating disorder for 50 years before finding recovery, while dietitian Fiona Sutherland explains how mindful eating can help you break free from diet culture and support lasting healing.

Jenny

Jenny shares her story of living with an ED for 50 years before finding recovery, while dietitian Fiona Sutherland explains the power of mindful eating.

Jenny shares her experience of living with an eating disorder for 50 years and how treatment helped her find recovery

Fiona Sutherland is a dietitian who specialises in eating disorders, body image, and mindful eating

Fiona explores how mindfulness can help rebuild a healthy relationship with food and break free from diet culture.

Jenny's Story

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In this episode of Griefline's Life After Loss podcast, bushfire survivors Katherine Boland and Jenifer James speak candidly about their lived experience of climate grief following the 2019/2020 summer bushfires. 

Katherine and Jenifer

Bushfire survivors Katherine and Jenifer speak candidly about their lived experience of climate grief following the 2019/2020 summer bushfires.

These stories touch on trauma, grief and loss, climate anxiety, and the long-lasting impact that natural disasters can have on mental health

In this episode of Griefline's Life After Loss podcast, bushfire survivors Katherine and Jenifer speak candidly about their lived experience of climate grief following the 2019/2020 summer bushfires.

In this episode of Griefline's Life After Loss podcast, bushfire survivors Katherine and Jenifer speak candidly about their lived experience of climate grief.

Katherine and Jenifer's Stories

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Nicole opens up about her long battle with workplace bullying and victimisation and shares how her own suicidal ideation inspired her to become a Lifeline crisis supporter.

Nicole's Story

Nicole opens up about her long battle with workplace bullying and shares how her own suicidal ideation inspired her to become a Lifeline crisis supporter.

Nicole’s story touches on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and PTSD

In this episode of Holding on to Hope, Nicole, a single mum and Lifeline Crisis Supporter, shares what it's like to struggle with workplace bullying, victimisation, and suicidal ideation.

Listen to Nicole's story of workplace bullying and victimisation and learn how her own suicidal ideation inspired her to become a Lifeline crisis supporter.

It was so hard to get my head around what was going on. I suppose one of the things that men do is to try to find an answer to a problem where there is no clear solution.

In this episode of EDFA's Strong Enough podcast, Rohan offers insight into the roles men can play when caring for someone with an eating disorder and how the challenges of caring can hit differently for men.

Rohan

Rohan offers insight into the roles men can play when caring for someone with an eating disorder and the challenges of caring can hit differently for men.

Rohan's Story

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