Cynthia Morton chats with a diverse collage of some of Brisbane's “lived experience” and clinical professional guests in CONVERSATIONS that we weave throughout the series. They challenge current myths, share personal insights, and discuss without apology their first-hand experiences with mental health challenges, addiction, depression, anxiety, suicide, adoption, body image, and self-harm.They also share their hope, humour and healing tips for a happier healthier life in recovery.
I was fortunate enough to meet Elitha a few years ago as she was going through her own dark night of the soul. In a nutshell she felt she was barely ...
I met the unforgettable Mr. Merlo back in 2009 during the early stages of his recovery. I have been fortunate over the years to witness the wild, wi...
I met Melanie a few years back and was immediately impressed by her no bullshit attitude towards her own emotional recovery journey. From day one she...
I met this gentle hearted giant of a man a few years ago, and was immediately impressed. He describes himself as a lifelong learner and a very dedica...
The beautiful Carla Haddan is not only a successful career woman, wife and mother, she is also a cancer survivor and one of Brisbane’s most influentia...
Steve Haddan is one of Australia’s finest creative talents. In a richly textured career now extending beyond 30 years, Steve’s work as a comic satiris...
Lynda’s quest for a happy life began in 2007 when her journey found her clean and sober for the first time in many years. Masking the pain of childhoo...
2020 will see Kyl’s 26th year of teaching and spreading the philosophies of Martial Arts, and showing the wider community what learning to defend your...
I first met this clever and compassionate woman around 15 years ago when I was invited to join her and her esteemed colleagues to learn more about her...
It is always a rare privilege for me to work with an adolescent who is keen to become a better version of themselves. Robbie is one of these impressi...