https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/private-reflections--6711446enMental HealthCopyright Nigel Langeshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d4907f9d12de964679fe9ddfcf66f14a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/private-reflections--6711446Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:24:51 +0000Nigel LangesNigel Langesfeeds@spreaker.comOn average, every fortnight three ex-ADF members end their life. As an ex-serviceman and a nurse for 30 years, I want to engage with ex-ADF personnel to share their experiences of serving, and of life after the ADF. I also want to broaden the...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-soon-private-reflections-episode-8-featuring-army-veteran-and-dva-s-chief-psychiatrist-associate-professor-jon-lane-part-1--70099603⁠⁠https://patreon.com/PrivateReflections
]]>7ca196c4-ffb0-4ca9-bf15-9fd71072a351Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:55:30 +0000Nigel LangesIn this episode I am joined in by Associate Professor Jon Lane, DVA’s inaugural Chief Psychiatrist. We discuss his early years, his enlisting into the ADF, his studies in Medicine and Psychiatry, which lead him to becoming the first Psychiatrist to...⁠⁠https://patreon.com/PrivateReflections
]]>302clean18trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-reflections-preview-for-episode-7-featuring-julie-ann-finney-mother-of-navy-veteran-david-finney-part-1-i-m-dave-s-mum--70082683https://www.patreon.com/posts/private-episode-150227819To access new episodes and the complete podcast, sign up to Patreon as a free member: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/PrivateReflections]]>2532b937-d955-4253-8b24-9769c3988fafMon, 16 Feb 2026 13:43:53 +0000Nigel LangesIn Part 1 of my conversation with Mum to Navy Veteran, Dave Finney; Julie-Ann Finney discusses David's life before the Navy, something of his time serving in the Navy and of life after losing her son to suicide. This is Part 1 of 3 of my conversation...https://www.patreon.com/posts/private-episode-150227819To access new episodes and the complete podcast, sign up to Patreon as a free member: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/PrivateReflections]]>269clean17trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-reflections-preview-for-episode-6-featuring-musician-guitarist-brett-garsed--69515429• The Australian Rock Concert drama, Rolling Thunder Vietnam, and• The NFP Charity Organization - Guitars for Veterans AustraliaTo access new episodes and the complete podcast, sign up as a free member to Patreon: https://patreon.com/PrivateReflections
]]>c54dea74-e53d-4375-af71-8fbd23b5b9ddTue, 20 Jan 2026 05:54:11 +0000Nigel LangesWith a string of notable credits to his name, Brett Garsed, 'Farnham Band' guitarist joins me in this special episode to talk about his involvement with two projects of significance and supporting the veteran community: • The Australian Rock Concert...• The Australian Rock Concert drama, Rolling Thunder Vietnam, and• The NFP Charity Organization - Guitars for Veterans AustraliaTo access new episodes and the complete podcast, sign up as a free member to Patreon: https://patreon.com/PrivateReflections
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]]>320cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-reflections-preview-for-episode-3-featuring-john-schumann-australian-songwriter-and-musician--69325119Private Reflections - Episode 3: featuring John Schumann, Australian Songwriter and Musician. | PatreonAccess to complete podcast content: Private Reflections | Patreon]]>93c2720b-948f-453f-9e49-6f0cbfc5c933Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:55:00 +0000Nigel LangesFor full episode click on link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/private-episode-139934129Access to complete podcast content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/PrivateReflectionsPrivate Reflections - Episode 3: featuring John Schumann, Australian Songwriter and Musician. | PatreonAccess to complete podcast content: Private Reflections | Patreon]]>361cleantrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-reflections-episode-2-featuring-veteran-and-g4va-founder-dave-cox--68013753G4VA Albums for purchase: - Where Words Fail (CD & Digital)https://g4va.org.au/products/where-words-fail-music-speakshttps://guitarsforvetsaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/where-words-fail
- Second Tour (CD & Digital) https://g4va.org.au/products/second-tour-cdhttps://guitarsforvetsaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/second-tour
Defence support services:• The Defence all-hours Support Line is a confidential telephone and online service for ADF members and their families 1800 628 036• Defence and Veterans Legal Service (DAVLS) can be contacted on 1800 33 1800• Open Arms on 1800 011 046 https://www.openarms.gov.au/ • Lifeline on 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 https://kidshelpline.com.au• First National crisis support line on ⁠13 92 76⁠ https://www.13yarn.org.au/contact-us-13yarn• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 https://mensline.org.au/• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/• Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/• Headspace on 1800 650 890 https://headspace.org.au/
ADF information• What is PTSD? And what help is available? https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing]]>fc1a58f3-aff9-4510-bf5f-9ac5109c5bf8Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:31:00 +0000Nigel LangesIn this episode I catch up with veteran Dave Cox, to discuss his experience as a veteran and the evolution of the charity he founded, the Veteran support organisation Guitars 4 Vets Australia (G4VA)Links relating to the interview:G4VA -...G4VA Albums for purchase: - Where Words Fail (CD & Digital)https://g4va.org.au/products/where-words-fail-music-speakshttps://guitarsforvetsaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/where-words-fail
- Second Tour (CD & Digital) https://g4va.org.au/products/second-tour-cdhttps://guitarsforvetsaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/second-tour
Defence support services:• The Defence all-hours Support Line is a confidential telephone and online service for ADF members and their families 1800 628 036• Defence and Veterans Legal Service (DAVLS) can be contacted on 1800 33 1800• Open Arms on 1800 011 046 https://www.openarms.gov.au/ • Lifeline on 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 https://kidshelpline.com.au• First National crisis support line on ⁠13 92 76⁠ https://www.13yarn.org.au/contact-us-13yarn• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 https://mensline.org.au/• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/• Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/• Headspace on 1800 650 890 https://headspace.org.au/
ADF information• What is PTSD? And what help is available? https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing]]>3370cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-reflections-episode-1-featuring-veteran-arabella-skane--67691878
ADF information• What is PTSD? And what help is available? https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing
]]>fb4715d2-abed-4d77-830f-deb609fb1299Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:31:00 +0000Nigel LangesIn this first episode I catch up with an old friend to talk about her story and our shared experiences of serving in the Australian Army.** Content Warning**Defence support services:• The Defence all-hours Support Line is a confidential telephone and...
ADF information• What is PTSD? And what help is available? https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing
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