Brainwaves

Professional Music Therapist, Carrie Henschell, has worked in social services, community and the health sector for more than a decade. Her portfolio includes mental health, brain injury rehabilitation, disability services, youth homelessness and refugee settlement services. Carrie's approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and techniques include: music making and song writing.

Bestselling author, Jennifer Scoullar joins Brainwaves to talk about her new novel ‘Wild Horses' — and the powerful role animals, nature, and storytelling can play in supporting mental wellbeing.

Megan Del Borello is the founder of We Are Emersyn and The We Are Emersyn Foundation. Megan knows first-hand how challenging being a women founder is. It's this reason that she is changing the narrative on women founders and creating an ecosystem for them to be supported and thrive.

Michael and Janelle are life partners who have undergone various challenges, mainly learning how to live with Michael's brain injury and cognitive failures. Through Michael's recovery, he found he was drawn to others with similar stories and realised he wanted to document these interactions. This is how the RoadzofLife documentary was born. The Youtube channel with the same name has gained 550 thousand subscribers over the last year, giving them a platform to step out and share their story. They both publicly advocate & facilitate discussion surrounding the topics & social issues the documentary explores.Join host Ananya Sharma in conversation with Michael and Janelle this week as they share their story and the process of creating their documentary. Michael and Janelle's Youtube channel can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/@roadzoflife 

Following more than a decade of military service as a Critical Care Nurse, Nadine Muller became a high-performance coach, mentor and international best-selling author. In her book ‘A Reason to Rise' she shares her journey of overcoming immense personal and family adversity. Nadine is today's guest on our radio show Brainwaves, where she will discuss her struggles and how she rose above them.

Content warning: This episode contains topics relating to sexual abuse and can be activating for some. Blue Knot Foundation is a national scentre for complex trauma. Blue Knot advocates for and provides support to people who have experience of complex trauma, and those who support them. Join the president of the Blue Knot Foundation Dr Cathy Kezelman and host Mark as they discuss the impacts of complex trauma and some of the ways people living with complex trauma recover. 

Content warning: This episode contains topics relating to sexual abuse and can be activating for some. Blue Knot Foundation is a national scentre for complex trauma. Blue Knot advocates for and provides support to people who have experience of complex trauma, and those who support them. Join lived experience embassador for Blue Knot Sue and host Mark Eastwood as they discuss Sue's lived experience of complex trauma and the advocacy work she has taken part in. 

Content warning: This episode contains topics relating to suicide and can be activating for some. Castlemaine Safe Space is a community led, non-clinical, inclusive, and comfortable sanctuary. It is a space for people who are experiencing distress or suicidality. Everyone is welcome to attend the space, and no referral or appointments are necessary.Join founder Rachel Stewart and host Ananya Sharma as they discuss Rachel's personal story, what drove her to set up the space and the value CaSS has added to her life.  

In this episode Jasmine McLennan interviews Hannah Bloxigde about her experience with chronic Migraine and other disabilities such as Endometriosis. Hannah explains how her disabilties interact and effect her mental health. She also talks about her complex trauma, including incarceration and addiction. She now works as a disability model and is learning content creation. She is a gender diverse person who doesn't fit the model of mainstream society and wants to be a lighthouse for others with similar life experiences. 

Join host Ananya Sharma as she talks to Amy Bodossian about all things being an artist and performer living with OCD. This episode discusses Amy's love for performance and how she navaigates her OCD whilst being in the public eye. Amy's show 'In Bed with Amy and Friends' is part of Melbourne Fringe festival, and is a cabaret style-performance with a healthy serving of wackiness. The show will run October 8th at Wesley Anne in Northcote. Please purchase tickets here https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/in-bed-with-amy-and-friends/

Join host Ananya Sharma as she talks to Amy Bodossian about all things being an artist and performer living with OCD. This episode is the first part of a two part series where we discuss Amy's love for performance and how she navaigates her OCD whilst being in the public eye. Amy's show 'In Bed with Amy and Friends' is part of Melbourne Fringe festival, and is a cabaret style-performance with a healthy serving of wackiness. The show will run October 8th at Wesley Anne in Northcote. Please purchase tickets here https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/in-bed-with-amy-and-friends/

Join host Flic Manning as she chats with author and therapist Jana Firestone about her latest book. Jana, a therapist who has worked with homicide cases, sudden deaths, and Black Saturday bushfire survivors, often shares her insights on moving forward after loss and the innate strength we all possess. With 18 years of experience working with families and young people, Jana brings a unique perspective on hope and healing. Tune in to hear about her new book, Plot Twist: A Personal Guide to Surviving Life's Unexpected Curveballs, and gain practical advice on navigating life's toughest challenges.You can find Jana's podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-curious-life/id1458438429You can find Jana's new book here:www.amazon.com.au/Plot-Twist-surviving-unexpected-curveballs/dp/1761470442You can find out more about Jana here: www.thecuriouslife.net/

Welcome to the second part of Antek Benedyka's story - Coming Full Circle.Antek is a proud genderqueer person from the LGBTI community, a social and political activist, and has worked with refugee settlements as a social worker for the past decade.In this episode we will be talking about his journey coming out as gay and then genderqueer, what keeps him mentally well, radical self-actualisation, advice for young people with mental health challenges, how to have self-care when you are in the caring profession and breaking the cycle of trauma.Grab a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy this insightful and illuminating story. 

Antek Benedyka is a social worker who uses his own experiences with mental health to inform his work. This is the first part of a 2 part series where we discuss the work he does with refugees in Australia, his own mental health journey and how this has led him to wanting to improve the lives of the young people he works with now.  

“I definitely have anxiety, and probably just naming it felt really good because I've probably had it all my life. I've just never known what it was, known what it feels like,” says singer and songwriter, and disabled musician advocate, @MusicElizaHull. Eliza performed ‘Running Underwater', her first song about being disabled on ABC's Q&A. She is an award-winning artist with music featured on international TV shows 'Awkward' and 'Teen Wolf' — and the Disability Arts Reporter for the ABC. Eliza talks about her music career, the industry and mental health on our radio show Brainwaves. Tune in today at 5pm (AET) on @3CRcommunity radio with host @flicmanning. https://bit.ly/3ki4oxchttps://elizahull.com/  

Mark talks to artist, author, and publisher, Annie Huang about zines and the role they have played in their mental health journey. 

This week on Brainwaves we will be airing part of of the Woodcock Public Lecture, proudly presented by Wellways in May this year.As this week is Naidoc week we have taken part 1 to be alol about the poignont Welcome to Country by Stacie Piper, who is a proud Wurrundjeri, Djadjawarrung and Ngurai Illum-Wurrung woman, and Djirri Djirri Dancer. At the end of the epsode there is a little bit of what is to come in next week's show. You will hear from speaker Maggie Toko, a Commisioner at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, and a descendant of the Ngati Whatua and Ngapuhi tribes, who are indigenous to Aotearoa (New Zealand). Maggie shars her vast Mental health industry experience and first-hand lived experience from a consumver and family/carer lens. You can hear Maggie speak in full next week on Brainwaves.

Jasmine welcomes Mark and Ananya, the newest additions to our Brainwaves crew. They discuss their views on stigma around mental health and how it is most times a 'silent struggle'. Each of them provides their take on what solidarity can look like in regard to mental health, and how getting the right support can be transformational.  

Jasmine McLennan talks to Archie Beetle, founder and director of Queer Town, an Australian-based startup delivering LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship training in workplaces throughout Australia and beyond. Archie discusses the mental health challenges that face queer, trans and gender diverse people, his own mental health challenges, the misconceptions people have about the queer community and some common issues in the workplace for the LGBTQIA+ community.  

Poet and artist Stephen Hull has had a interest in the war ever since his grandfather told him stories of what it was like to serve in world war II. Wanting the answer the question 'why do we march for Anzac Day and why do we still remember?' he shares his poem about Gallipoli and the ongoing and devestating effects of war, including the effect on our mental health. 

Tonight on Brainwaves Suzie Leach will chat to our guest Orion Kelly - That Autistic Guy. Based in Victoria, Orion is proudly autistic, and an author, advocate and actor. He hosts the podcast 'My Friend Autism - and is all about validation and support for Autistic people and their loved ones. Today he will discuss autism, and his work in the media including his own autistic focused YouTube channel.  https://orionkelly.com.au/homehttps://www.youtube.com/c/orionkellyhttps://www.facebook.com/OrionKellyInc/https://twitter.com/orionkelly

Yves Rees, a writer, historian, podcaster and trans advocate talks candidly about the highs and lows of their own trans journey and the challenges that other trans and gender diverse people experience. It is an unfortunate fact that trans and gender diverse people are much more likely to attempt suicide than the general population. Yves explores why this is true and provides some suggestions for tackling trans mental health issues moving forward. 

 Evan, Brainwaves producer, talks about his journey with mental health, beginning with a spiritual awakening that turned his world upside down. He describes the challenges of medication, stigma, and maintainging relationships whilst going through a mental health crisis and the importance of taking your life back into your own hands.  

‘My drive is to raise awareness of invisible illness, the need for inclusivity, diversity and equality. My motivation is to inspire others facing an invisible or visible illness or disability,' says mental health advocate, Leah Turton.Leah is on our radio show Brainwaves today. With host Flic Manning, she will discuss her lived experience of mental health struggles and invisible illnesses. We touch on domestic violence, the importance of educating children and what Leah would do if she had a magic genie to help make the world a more supportive place!Leah can be reached on https://www.my2feet.com.au/ and also on Instagram and Facebook You can contact Flic via: https://flicmanning.com/

Jamila Rizvi is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, podcast presenter, and gender equality advocate. She is Deputy Managing Director of FutureWomen — a company that champions gender equity in Australian workplaces through professional development, community and advocacy.Jamila is on our radio show Brainwaves today. With host Flic Manning, she will discuss women's mental health, and being a woman of colour in politics and the media, as well as the ongoing overlap between the Feminist Agenda, Disability, Chronic illness, Education and Mental Health. She also shares her lived expriences of illness, mental illness, discrimination and more. This is a juicy and thought-provoking interview that is bound to leave you feeling empowered and moved.You can also view the full extended interview on YouTube here with or without closed captions!  Reach out to Jamila Rizvi: Jamila Rizvi WebsiteReach out to Flic Manning: Flic Manning Website

Staying healthy and in shape can be a difficult task for anyone at the best of times, but try keeping trim when you have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Today on Brainwaves we examine what drives people to binge eat with our special guest - writer and poet Isabella Fels. Isabella has since a young age had trouble with her eating habits, exacerbated by her mental health conditions and OCD, but more recently has been on the improve.Evan and Isabella try to get to the root of the problem and highlight what steps you can take to a better life and stay healthy trying to manage or even overcome such a problem.We hear some of her poetry on the subject too.Isabella is a good friend and I hope you enjoy the show!Look out for her writing in Q Magazine, Eureka Street and Medium website too. She really loves to help others with her writing.www.3CR.org.au 

Mark is our newest host to join the Brainwaves team. Today he will talk about his role and the mental health tools he uses to support Helpline callers as a Helpline Volunteer Coordinator. 

Welcome to the final show of Brainwaves for 2023.Here we talk a bit about our highlights for the year and some tips and places to go for the Christmas holiday season.Don't be lonely, reach out to places for Christmas lunch or dinner, or just for some company.So join Flic, Cailin and Evan as we recap 2023's best bits and welcome the new members of the team too all ready to go for next year 2024.We will also be replaying some favourite shows during the summer break so don't forget to still tune in over summer.Brainwaves | 3CR Community Radiohttp://www.3cr.org.au/brainwaves 

Indie Guerrieri talks about her work with LifeConnect, a suicide prevention service with a solely lived experience workforce. Indie sheds light on what it's like to feel suicidal, how we can help others when they are feeling this way, and what we can do to minimise stigma in society around suicide.

The second half of a public lecture by The University of Melbourne's Contemplative Studies Centre, which brought together leaders from Zen and Insight Buddhist, as well as Islamic traditions to discuss mental health, spirituality and emotional wellbeing.Panellists included Jess Huon, Meditation teacher; Saara Sabbagh, Founding Director and President, Benevolence Australia; Venerable BomHyon Sunim, Chaplain and doctoral research candidate, Western Sydney University.The event was moderated by Paul Barclay.

The first half of a public lecture by The University of Melbourne's Contemplative Studies Centre, which brought together leaders from Zen and Insight Buddhist, as well as Islamic traditions to discuss mental health, spirituality and emotional wellbeing.Panellists included Jess Huon, Meditation teacher; Saara Sabbagh, Founding Director and President, Benevolence Australia; Venerable BomHyon Sunim, Chaplain and doctoral research candidate, Western Sydney University.The event was moderated by Paul Barclay.

Today on Brainwaves host Suzie Leach talksto Ruth Clare about her recovery from childhood and generational trauma and how you too can transform your life.Ruth is now a motivational speaker, author and presenter who shares her tried and tested recovery methods to support others ‘struggling alone or giving up on themselves because help feels too hard, expensive or out of reach'. To learn more about Ruth, her motivational speaking, her book and what she's up to now head over to her website https://ruthclare.com/ 

'It's okay that you're not coping because it's normal,' is what broadcaster, writer and @ABCaustralia 'The Friday Revue' co-host, Jacinta Parsons, would tell her younger self about chronic illness. ‘Understanding what not coping looks like and being comfortable with it.'Jacinta is today's guest on our radio show Brainwaves. An ambassador for @crohnscolitisau — she will talk about mental health and her memoir ‘Unseen'.‘When we're no longer younger and needed for procreation and hot — and all the things that give us currency, it gives us an incredible opportunity… to unshackle from something that has convinced you for so long that you're a certain person,' Broadcaster Jacinta Parsons says.Jacinta Parsons, also talks about mental health for women as they age in her book ‘A Question of Age'. ‘For women's mental health there has been such a diminishing response to the reaction to systemic oppression,' she says.Jacinta joins Flic Manning, host, for an inspiring and deeply moving chat. You can watch the video online: Full Interview VideoReach out to Jacinta Parsons:  jacintaparsons.comReach out to Flic Manning: flicmanning.comA big thanks to Evan Douglas-Smith for his video editing.

Hello and welcome to Brainwaves. This week we have part 2 of the comedy show and interview I made with Mitchell, Juliet and Rohan. Three comedians practising the art of comedy and involved with Schizy Inc workshops with Nelly Thomas.We explore what it means to be a comedian who may have had lived experience of mental health, but also moving past that what its like to be exposed on stage and feel vulnerable to an audience when you are maybe just learning the craft of comedy and stand-up.There will also be some jokes which hopefully you can relate to or find funny too.So take a load off and enjoy as we exercise those stomach muscles in a different way than doing crunches.Brainwaves 855AM on 3CR sponsored by Wellways at 5pm Wednesdays.Or stream it from the 3CR.org.au website live or in the podcasts. 

Join us on Brainwaves this week and next week in a two part series as we explore comedy with Mitchell, Juliet and Rohan.They talk about their stand-up comedy routines, how they write their material and some of the beliefs behind their work.Also of course this is Brainwaves so we talk about the mental health system and how its influenced their work and how important comedy and laughter is to surviving mental illness.There will be some sketches performed too which we hope you find funny, in the form of story and jokes and maybe some Dad jokes too.Sit back and unwind with a bit of fun this week with Evan and his guests. 

Mimi Kwa joins host Flic Manning on today's show to talk about Intergenerational Trauma, her career as Australia's first Asian-heritage anchor and her best-selling memoir 'House of Kwa' which will soon be a television series. Mimi discusses the mental health and physiological impact of her Father suing her in the Supreme Court of Australia, and how she has taken steps to break the cycle of generational trauma in her family as a result. She also talks about the impact of living with a parent with undiagnosed mental health conditions as a child. It is an interview you don't want to miss! We had to edit this interview to make radio air timing, but you can view the full interview here, which we highly recommend:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXamZiQ4krk Follow Mimi Kwa here: https://www.mimitv.com.au/ Find out more about 'House of Kwa' here: https://www.mimitv.com.au/books Reach out to Flic Manning here: https://flicmanning.com/

Tonight on Brainwaves host Suzie Leach will be speaking with David Ayliffe, a disability buisiness entrepreneur and human rights charity founder, about his mental health journey after surviving a religious cult and living with depression.In this photo is David, John McLean from Humanity in Need and Robert Kasozi - Rainbow Refugees welcoming Robert Kasozi to Melbourne. Robert is a Ugandan refugee who worked with David in Nairobi managing a safe house. After two decades seeking freedom and safety he has finally found it.   

'People don't understand the amount of work that goes into actually get myself up on that stage,' says @voyagerau guitarist Simone Dow. Listen to Part 2 of her interview, where Simone shares how she manages chronic illness, being supported by the band and opening-up to fans. She alson discusses what she took away from her time in Eurovision and details of her upcoming tours!Tune in today at 5pm on our radio show Brainwaves with host @FlicManning on @3CR community Radio.https://bit.ly/3ki4oxc Image of Simone by Mike Dann.Get your tickets and albums here: https://www.voyagerau.com/

"My chronic pain condition only drives me further to succeed," says guitarist Simone Dow of the prog-metal band @voyagerau (who won ninth place at the @Eurovision 2023 contest). Known as a firecracker on stage, she brings an energy to her performances unmatched by her peers.Simone likens music to a ‘cathartic warm hug', a source of comfort throughout a long history of physical and mental health conditions.Tune in to Part 1, today on our radio show Brainwaves at 5pm (AET) with host @FlicManning on @3CR Community Radio!https://bit.ly/3ki4oxcImage by Samuel Phillips Photography for @hifiwaypopchron Get Voyager's latest album "Fearless in Love" and tickets to tours from the link below:https://www.voyagerau.com/Follow Simone Dow: @simmy_voyagerContact Flic Manning: @flicmanning

Baba Desi is today's guest, interviewed by our very own Suzie leach, on Brainwaves has come to talk about community and mental health. He is joined by his photographer of two years Pauline Klemm. Baba Desi aka the Belgrave Wizard, a nonagenarian and activist, is a local treasure among residents at the foothills of Victoria's Dandenong Ranges. He says engaging and staying active with the community is his source of happiness, and overall wellbeing and mental health. The podcast is the extended version of the show and features a lovely story from Pauline about how Pauline & Baba Desi met. You can find more about The Baba Desi Story here: https://www.facebook.com/belgraveswizard  

Former MasterChef Australia contestant, Aaron Sanders was diagnosed with Crohn's disease about a decade ago, after being mis-diagnosed as having a parasite. He is now using his social media presence to be an advocate for people living with invisible disease and mental health. Sarah Starkey is a Palliative Care Nurse and a lived-experience ambassador for Crohn's and Colitis Australia. She  and Aaron will be guests today on our radio show Brainwaves.They will discuss the diseases from a lived experience lens, and shed a light on the mental health realities of the conditions, and the areas where the health system can support those living with the diseases more thoroughly - as well as talk about the Live Fearless Challenge run by CCA to destigmatise the diseases. Head to crohnsandcolitis.org.au for more information on the challenge and on how to support the 200k people in Australia with the disesaes, and  don't forget to follow Sarah, Aaron and Flic on Instagram for more information and support!  

'Over 75% of women living with chronic illness are working,' and ‘despite all the diversity, equity and inclusion policies – chronic illness is off the radar,' says women's leadership coach Michelle Irving. She is today's guest on our radio show Brainwaves.Michelle will talk about the five stages to keeping the doors open to career advancement and living with chronic illness, and the mental health journey that coincides with each of those stages.Michelle has created the Career and Chronic Illness Summit. Join it online here.You can also reach out to Michelle and Flic on instagram.Michelle Irving: @michelleirvingofficialFlic Manning: @flicmanning

Today on Brainwaves Evan talks to Tom Polachek, tracing his history from Serbia and his families experience in concentration camps during the war. The impacts it had on him and other things which contributed to his mental health struggles, and the friends and associations he's made at Schizy Inc. to help him recover and manage his health on a daily basis.Tune in to 3CR 855AM on Wednesday at 5:00pm to hear all about it or find the podcast on 3CR.org.au/podcasts to listen in afterwards.  

Tonight on Brainwaves we speak to Professor Adrian Esterman about Long Covid.  @Profesterman, who is a Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at @UniversitySA will share his findings including the risk factors and impact on mental health, today on our radio show Brainwaves with host Suzie. Professor Adrian Esterman has been focused on COVID-19 over the past few years, and his illustrious career includes seven years at WHO based in Geneva and Copenhagen, and 14 years at SAHealth.

Paul is today's guest on Brainwaves where he will talk about how he became a writer and his latest book ‘William Blake,' which is about the 18-century British artist. Author and poet, Paul Fearne aka @literaryleaves had his first psychotic episode at university, which he documented at the time. He later drew from these experiences in his book ‘Diary of a Schizophrenic'. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/william-blake-paul-fearne/1143600848https://www.amazon.com.au/s?i=books-single-index&rh=p_27%3APaul+Fearnehttps://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?author=Paul+Fearne  

Tonight on Brainwaves is our final highlight from the recent 2023 Woodcock Lecture that was proudly hosted by Wellways. We hope you've enjoyed the last two talks from Matt Ball and Helena Roenfeld, if you missed them you can find our shows here. Tonights show is the Panel Discussion. Claire Conlon hosted the panel which included, Prof Richard Newton, Matt Ball and Helena Roennfeldt. The panel discusses the topic Being Human: Humane Responses to Distress'. Please note that some of the content could be confronting. If today's show brings up anything for you and you are in need of some extra support please call the Wellways Helpline on 1300 111 500, otherwise please enjoy the todays show.

This week on Brainwaves we listen to the third part of the 2023 Woodcock Lecture. Today we listen to Helena Rooennfeldft, a lived experience researcher and PhD Candidate, as she shares her findings to address the topic "Being Human: Humane Responses to Distress" 

Today on Brainwaves we will replay some highlights from the 2023 Woodcock Public Lecture. The theme for this years Lecture is Being Human: Humane Responses to Distress.Nurse & Psychotherapist Matt Ball discussed the importance of creating environments where people in distress feel comfortable bringing their 'whole selves' to the fore. Listen to Matt now as he gives his keynote speech.

‘I'm a passionate buyer of all sorts of goodies such as clothes shoes and jewellery but find it difficult to cut down,' says Isabella Fels who lives with a shopping addiction, and also schizophrenia and OCD [Obsessive Compulsive Disorder].' Today on our radio show Brainwaves, Isabella shares her story on why she is addicted to shopping relating to her mental health and the pitfalls of being a shopaholic.  Join host Evan Douglas-Smith and tune in at 5pm(AEDT) on @3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming

Join Flic Manning, Cailin Thompson and Evan Douglas-Smith for 2023 Radiothon to raise money for the 3CR station running costs and programming. We rely on your donations for 3CR to run and provide such valuable service to the community. This year we are recounting some of the favourite moments from the great interviews we've had from Suzie's interview with Robyn on chronic illness, Flic's interview with Tash about her traumatic experience in hospital and how she manages it, and Evan's interview with Kylie about her cartoons and losing her baby.We comment on snippets of these and also listen to one of Evan's songs he produced "Living Song - Munchkins of Orl".***So keep those donations coming in by visiting www.3cr.org.au/donateOr by calling 03 9419 8377You're donations are appreciated and well spent on 3CR's running costs. ‘Stay Tuned, Stay Radical'You can also hear Evan's music at soundcloud.com/living_song ***I Evan Douglas-Smith as a Brainwaves editor give permission for the song to stay as part of this podcast.  

We are thrilled to have Tash join us again today, for part two of her interview with Brainwaves host, Flic Manning.In the previous episode (which you can replay on the 3CR podcast page) we touched on Tash's harrowing experience with dismissive medical professionals while dealing with a complex illness; and the depths to which this affects a person's mental health. Today in part two, Tash shares her experience of finding hope through crafting, and shares her tips on how to navigate mental health when you become chronically ill or disabled. ‘There are a million, million invisible stories such as mine out there, and lonely and disconnected voices that go unheard every day. I am almost in a state of disbelief that my tiny unseen story is going to be heard,' says Tash who lives with chronic illness and disability. Tash is also a self-professed ‘natural born scavenger and manic multidisciplinary crafter'. Pawnsuburbia is the name of her second hand and handmade crafts store (including jewellery and upcycled garments).https://www.pawninsuburbia.com Join host @FlicManning and tune in at 5pm (AET) on @3CR Community Radio! https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming Reach out to Flic Manning here: https://flicmanning.com/