19 JUN 2023 · a good mind to brings together people who have some lived experience with mental ill health and gives them a microphone to say what they want to say. And it turns out they have a good mind to share some compelling stories. The team at Coequal were supported with funding for this project by Coordinare - the South Eastern Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network program and they put the word out through Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven Local Government Areas to find people with a good mind to participate. Each of the initial people who connected up were offered the opportunity to make a podcast about "whatever they wanted" and they, in turn, drew in others to participate. The result is a dynamic mix of issues and ideas: disordered eating, the Stolen Generations, Epilepsy and Functional Neurological Disorder, psychosis, sexual abuse, the Disability Royal Commission and also of; styles, poetry, short stories, hip hop, conversation, history all form part of the mix. You might think it sounds heavy... and well, sometimes it's not exactly suitable for childrem... but the story tellers also bring their life and energy so although the stories are challenging they are also uplifting. And sometimes these stories make you wonder where the disorders really lie. These are the stories from people whose experiences help them see, hear and sometimes walk differently on the earth. Why wouldn't you want to benefit from what those good minds have to tell you? Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au fQQSN9uHoC2ohUyHGtLJ

20 JUN 2023 · She was 16 when she discovered that her real name was not Stefanie. Stefanie was her middle name. Her first name was Dalia. And now, in her 70's, Dalia has reclaimed her birth name. Dalia was inspired to tell her story by young women like Australian of the Year - Grace Tame who made it clear that they would not be silent about sexual abuse. Dalia's story telling offers insight into the beliefs, assumptions and societal shifts that have shaped attitudes towards abuse and trauma since the 1950’s. If you prefer a beeped version please click here: https://www.spreaker.com/e/F65nCFUnm6h3--54536167 Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au For a transcript, https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/01H3NCB9TGHKFXWS946AKW4VRJ/episode/01H3NCB9TGHKFXWS946AKW4VRP Detailed Music Credits "The Failing Eyes of John Kiszkan Mattered Not" by Chris De Souza. https://desouzamusic.bandcamp.com/album/solastalgia "Master Disorder", "Cool Rock", "Scissors", "Organic Meditations 3" "Bushwick Tarentella" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Italian Tarentella" by Sound Art Music, "A Place of peace and Mystery" by Crypt of Insomnia, "1950s" by Dreamnote Music, "Revolution" by Scorewizards: courtesy of Envato Market. "Chris Theme" by Phil Crawford Various Original Tracks by Phil Okerstrom and Damian Mason Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

22 JUN 2023 · Aunty Lindy Lawler speaks about being part of the Stolen Generations and she and Trish Levett from Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service talk about trauma, healing and the importance of Cultural Ways. Watch Aunty Lindy's short film in the We are Shellharbour collection: https://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/weareshellharbour/our-people-our-stories Watch Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Services short film Sorry Day: https://youtu.be/s7lR6gZQIg4 Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

23 JUN 2023 · This podcast story, Whose seizure is it anyway? has been on Emma's mind for some time... well... actually since she was eleven and had her first seizure. Emma, along with co-presenters Jeannette and Oscar, all have lived experience with seizures and they take us on an audio journey that explores Epilepsy and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) through poetry, history, humour and insight. And their stories make you wonder where the real disorder lies. If you prefer a beeped version https://www.spreaker.com/e/F65nCFUnm6h3--54833766 Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au For a transcript, https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/01H3NCB9TGHKFXWS946AKW4VRJ/episode/01H3NCB9TGHKFXWS946AKW4VRM More Detailed Music Credits "Hard Sell Hotel", "The Visitor" and "Quiescent in Time" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com "Deadly Roulette", "Corrupted", "Bicycle", "Dama May" "Brittle Rille", "Very Low Note", "Umbrella Pants", "Wett Riffs", "Piece for Disaffected Piano Two" "River Fire", "Lord of the Land", "Wizardtorium", Crusade Heavy Industry", Schmetterling", "Spirit of the Girl", by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Upbeat Happy Grunge Rock" by Cogun Audio, "Post Punk" by Chat Blanc: courtesy of Envato Market. "The Unabridged Penguin" by Chris De Souza. https://desouzamusic.bandcamp.com/album/solastalgia "Ambient Guitar" by Emma Korhonen "Lego Soundscape" by Phil Crawford "Intro" by Philip Okerstrom Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

24 JUN 2023 · Do you want beauty or despair? ... because you can't have both! Bridget and a few like-minded people in Port Kembla, New South Wales, have created a group called Creating A Beautiful Life. In this episode of A Good Mind To Bridget and her collaborators share a meditative exploration of the value of art and connection as a way to respond to mental ill-health. Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au For a transcript, https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/01H3NCB9TGHKFXWS946AKW4VRJ/episode/01H3NCB9TGHKFXWS946AKW4VRK Detailed Music Credits "Lotus", "Daybreak", "Ambiment", "Gymnoepdie No 1 - Eric Satie" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Cook Buddy" by Philip Okerstrom Various Original Tracks by Damian Mason and Philip Okerstrom Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

27 JUN 2023 · Whippy (Ethan Whipp) uses hip hop to tell stories from his life about ADHD, drug use, grief, music and spray painting. Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au Detailed Music Credits Original Songs by Whippy https://soundcloud.com/ethan-whipp-215520607 Circle of Life Where Ya Been (prod Gibbo x kookup) OG Inspired (prod Fat Cat Beats) Fauna to Flora (Prod Solxce Musik) One Shot Twilight Creature (Scraps ft WHIPPY prod. by Ilouis) https://soundcloud.com/cohenblair Sleepless Nights (Prod Ignorvnce) Grow from This ft Social P https://soundcloud.com/olly-lamb-598476361 Talk 2 (Prod by Gum$) Monday Blue (Prod Noria) Lost Lately (Prod by Cobra) Dream O' Sunny Dayz (prod Fat Cat Beats) Additional Music Darkness in Daytime - Emma Korhonen https://lintmusic.bandcamp.com/album/taking-stock-of-what-i-havent-got Various Original Tracks by Damian Mason and Philip Okerstrom. Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

27 JUN 2023 · Lajos wrote a poem... around the time when the Catholic school he attended as a young person was in the news regarding the sexual abuse of children. The first time he read the poem he was unsure what the audience thought of it. The second time he read it was one of the most challenging things he has ever done. If you prefer a beeped version please https://www.spreaker.com/e/F65nCFUnm6h3--55491474 Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au Detailed Music Credits Aerian "My Sputnik Moment" courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com "Blue Feather" and "Faster Does It" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "E Major Guitar" by Philip Okerstrom "Is this a Happy Ending or a Sad Ending?" and "Is it ok if I hold your Hand" by Emma Korhonen https://lintmusic.bandcamp.com/album/taking-stock-of-what-i-havent-got "Welcome to Church" by Improaudio, "Choir Church" by Wave Music Studio, Summer Morning Rock Jam" by Indieground, "Cinematic Church Organ" by Orchestralis, "Horrow Choir Atmostphere" by Josiah Johnson Studios, "Upbeat Indie" by Sun Channel Music: courtesy of Envato Market. Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

26 JUL 2023 · Emma is sick of the silence that surrounds disordered eating. So she had a good mind to make you this podcast story. Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au Detailed Music Credits "Rocket Power" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Heartless" by Philip Okerstrom Various tracks by by Philip Okerstrom and Damian Mason "Xmas Thief" by Phillip Crawford. Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

25 AUG 2023 · Commission: a group of people who are trying to find out about something and say what they think should be done about it. Raylene invites Fi and Farzana to join her in a conversation that begins with The Disability Royal Commission in Australia and then shares ideas and stories about discrimination, human rights, the NDIS and much more. Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au Detailed Music Credits "Dances and Dames" "Jarvic 8" "Wett Riffs" "Overheat" "Endings" "Backed Vibes Clean" "Umbrella Pants" " Walking Along" " Loopster" " On the Ground" and "Isolated" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Various original tracks by by Philip Okerstrom and Damian Mason Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

14 SEP 2023 · The weaving together of two stories, one about discovering the game of Dungeons and Dragons and the other about discovering a mood disorder. Our website: https://www.agoodmindto.com.au Detailed Music Credits "Sneaky", "Cool Vibes", "Octo Blues", "At Launch" "Unholy Knight" "Final Battle of the Dark Wizards" "Night of Chaos" and "Darkling" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Providence Rain" "Overslept" and "Ella va au Japon" by Nic Bommarito, courtesy of blocSonic. Various Original Tracks by Phil Okerstrom and Damian Mason Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.