Spinning The Yarn

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Isn't it about time we stopped stigmatising mental health? In this podcast, we speak to those who have experienced mental illness first hand, to try and open up a wider conversation about the issue.

Frances Magiera


    • Feb 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Bipolar: Gaelyn's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 53:32


    *TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode mentions self harm and suicide. Please take care of your own mental health before, during and after listening. Lifeline 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | Black Dog Institute 9382 4530.In this episode, Fran chats with Gaelyn on what living with bipolar disorder as a young person is like.

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    Suicide: Emilie's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 39:02


    *TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode discusses suicide at length. Please take care of your own mental health before, during and after listening. AUS: Emergency 000 | Lifeline 13 11 14 | Mental Health Crisis Hotline 1800 309 160 | Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636.

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    A Trans Experience: Cassius' Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 47:35


    In this episode, Fran speaks to Cassius about their experience coming out as a transgender, non-binary individual in conservative Singapore, and the mental health challenges faced along the way. This episode was recorded on Gadigal land, and all opinions expressed were done so at free will.

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    Depression: Lachie's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 10:37


    In this episode, we talk about male mental health and how a conversation can change a life.

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    Disordered Eating: Bianca's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 29:39


    In this episode, Fran speaks to Bianca about her battle with anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

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    Anxiety: Ari's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 13:50


    In this episode, Fran speaks to Ari about her experience with anxiety.

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