Secrets We Share Podcast

Graham is passionate about hypnotherapy and he takes it seriously.  What he does can have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of his clients

A bout of postpartum psychosis landed Marina in the psychiatric ward. A diagnosis after discharge gave her the answer to the 'one-off' episode.

Krystyna was a Clinical psychologist to become a psychologist coach. The change allowed a move away from the rigidity of office based working to working in a more holistic way that suits the individual.

Ashley is a wildlife carer, rescuer and rehabilitator based in South East Queensland.  Hear her talk about how she started out and what drives her to continue.  You can read more at www.secretkeepercounselling.com.au/blog

Yvonne is a social worker living and working in a tropical paradise.  She works primarily in palliative care and helps her clients and their families with the onward journey.  

Tim is a client with interesting hobbies that keep him busy and distracted from his depression.

Vanessa is a therapist that lives on the Central Coast of NSW and works in Newcastle, an hours drive to the north. She works with young people and their families in times of crisis and difficulty.

Kel is a mother, wife and writer based on the Central Coast of NSW.  Hear her talk about a lifelong struggle with depression, anxiety and what she later found out was ADHD. 

Jane is a holistic therapist living atop a hill in Kangaroo Valley, NSW. Hear about her early career in retail and how a health scare in her 30s gave her a new outlook on life. In the Patreon bonus material she share how she's developing a very special program for children.  You can hear that by going to www.patreon.com/secretsweshare

Rebecca has learned to say NO!  She reflects on the importance of community and how it helped her through the worst times.You can support this podcast at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/secretsweshare

Kym is a sex therapist based in Canberra.  Talking about sex can mean interesting interactions with people, in and out of sessions. Hear bonus material at Patreon: www.patreon.com/secretsweshare

Sean is a father, husband, DJ, and wildlife carer.  He also suffers from mental illness.  He manages to stay well with the aid of a well maintained work and home life.  Hear how.You can support this podcast and hear bonus Sean here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/s2e9-sean-32909987

Deborah is a therapist based in rural NSW with domestic violence, family and youth.  She uses tradition and modern technology in her sessions to make them accessible to her audience.There is a bonus interview for Patreon patrons about her time on the road with a Number 1 rock band.

Dawn has been a self confessed consumer of medical and mental health services over the years, she shares her journey through a life that has thrown more than anyone's fair share of trouble in one person's direction.  But she strides through with a smile and an open heart. please support this independent podcast at www.patreon.com/secretsweshare

Alison is a professional organiser that takes great delight in witnessing the lives people as they declutter their spaces and lives.  Hear how this work can assist people improve mental and psychical health.You can support this podcast and hear bonus material by searching SecretsWeShare at Patreon. 

Desiree is a poet and teacher from Louisiana.  She recently visited Canberra on a book tour for her debut collection of poetry called 'Sink'.  Hear her journey from a childhood in California to being an adult in Baton Rogue.  

Rod is a counsellor with an exclusive LGBTIQA+ client base.  Hear him discuss some of the issues faced by the community and how he works in the world of therapy.Bonus material can be found at Patreon - @SecretsWeShare

Vanessa is a Mum who shares her experiences with peri and post natal depression with the birth of her first child.

Mel is the CEO of the Canberra Conflict Resolution Service. She talks about how important her work is to help the community as a whole.

Peter is a stand-up comedian who's had his fair share of unfunny times.  Listen to him happily name and shame and why being able to is so important for him.

Carmel practices Gestalt and art therapist in Sydney. Hear her discuss her working style and how own experiences inform how she works with clients.

Craig is a hardworking bloke from Canberra who is recovering from drug addition, Carmen is his wife, together they are committed to breaking to stigma of mental health and resulting drug addition.

Vendra spends her days connecting people in need with the services that can assist.  Hear her talk about the impact her clients have on her and how she chooses to wind down.

SJ was recently diagnosed Bipolar.  Hear her describe her journey and the experiences along the way.  

Sarah is a holistic practitioner based in Bega Valley.  She talks about her history before changing careers and what drives her to be her B.E.S.T.

Julia is a conqueror that lives in Sydney.  Hear her talk about just a small part of her amazing life being...her.  BEWARE: Swearing, lots of it. 

Olga is a clinical psychologist based in Wollongong, NSW.  We chatted about her chosen specialty and coping with her own grief and loss.

Karen is a client based in Melbourne talking about suicide, anxiety and why she doesn't engage in self-care while knowing she absolutely should.

Adrian is a Narrative therapist and clinical supervisior based in Sydney.  He talks about his own motivations to become a therapist and what drives his practice.

Helen is a client based in the UK.  She is mum and grandmother who shares her experience of grief after the loss of her son.

Kate is a clinician from Sydney who shares her experience as a trauma informed therapy and looking after herself while also holding the space for her clients. 

Roger is a Canberra based author and client.  He talks about looking after yourself, learning to live with anxiety, post traumatic stress and how writing a book, both helped and hindered. 'True North' by Roger Rooney.  ISBN 9780648249214.