Episodes

  • Mental ill health doesn’t go away just because it’s Christmas

    Mental ill health doesn’t go away just because it’s Christmas
    Nov 30 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. This episode, Grace explores mental ill health at Christmas time. Trigger warnings: mention of domestic violence, suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. Mentioned in the episode: Q: Into The Storm - https://www.hbo.com/q-into-the-storm Selfish, Shallow & Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids - https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781250081643/ Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - https://www.bigw.com.au/product/eleanor-oliphant-is-completely-fine-by-gail-honeyman/p/681807?srsltid=AfmBOorFgsvgARFQU-85NFRAT-sdWtn3WhLC1NgitTfZuZMeziWpt3l0 Frankie - https://www.frankie.com.au/ Resources from the show: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-mental-health/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/my-christmas-with-bpd/ https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/domestic-violence-to-surge-over-christmas-20181224-p50o25.html https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/why-christmas-is-hard/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/supporting-others-at-christmas/ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/8-ways-to-stress-proof-your-festive-season https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/christmas-can-be-stressful https://www.darlingdowns.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/our-stories/feature-articles/christmas-and-your-mental-health https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/coping-with-depression-and-anxiety-at-christmas/ Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    38 mins
  • Wellness making us more unwell? BetterHelp in Australia? Let’s chat.

    Wellness making us more unwell? BetterHelp in Australia? Let’s chat.
    Nov 16 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. This episode, Grace sits down to explore wellness and her concerns with online therapy platform, BetterHelp. Mentioned in the episode: Big Ideas - Remi Wolf: https://open.spotify.com/album/7HQOEMCDGKY8eJyQPdsnYH Do I want to be a parent? The Psychology Sisters: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0J0hW0XEYzpJM6pC69SDJB You’re Wrong About: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RefFgQB4Lrl7qczcTWA3o The voices in my head: https://www.ted.com/talks/eleanor_longden_the_voices_in_my_head?subtitle=en Resources from the show: The pursuit of wellbeing is making us unwell - https://www.mamamia.com.au/wellbeing-making-us-unwell/ Bro wave: Podcast personalities and masculinity - https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/november/santilla-chingaipe/bro-wave-podcast-personalities-and-masculinity#mtr Betterhelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq/ Did online therapy provider BetterHelp breach Australian laws? - https://www.choice.com.au/consumers-and-data/data-collection-and-use/how-your-data-is-used/articles/betterhelp-data-privacy ‘Alarm bells should be going off’ as mental health counselling app expands into Australia, critics say - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/17/betterhelp-online-therapy-potential-investigation-australian-privacy-laws Reddit thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/TalkTherapy/comments/zcn5kk/dont_get_betterhelp_in_australia/ Talked - https://www.talked.com.au/blog/my-experience-with-betterhelp-in-australia-a-detailed-review & https://www.talked.com.au/blog/is-betterhelp-in-australia-actually-any-good Heidi Unhinged: https://www.instagram.com/heidiunhinged/ Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    38 mins
  • For every 100,000 Australians… there’s only 122 psychologists? Mental Health Report Card 2023

    For every 100,000 Australians… there’s only 122 psychologists? Mental Health Report Card 2023
    Nov 2 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. This episode, Grace walks us through the 2023 Australian Mental Health Report Card. Trigger warning: suicide, all things mental ill health, very briefly mention Russian invasion of Ukraine and Gaza, the referendum, and we also talk briefly about seclusion and restraint in mental health care settings. Mentioned in the episode: Your Fat Friend We’re People Like You Podcast Selling Sunset 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days We Are Lonely Podcast Read the report card here: https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/publications/national-report-card-2023 Read the Australian alcohol guidelines here: https://www.health.gov.au/news/australian-alcohol-guidelines-revised Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    43 mins
  • Rediscovering joy: tips to unearth hobbies as an adult

    Rediscovering joy: tips to unearth hobbies as an adult
    Oct 19 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. This episode, Grace talks all about hobbies and why they’re back on the scene. Trigger warning: Suicide, child sexual assault (in the context of the Grace Tame recommendation) Mentioned in the episode: Grace Tame - The Imperfects Podcast 90 Day Fiancé - The Other Way Sociopath - Patric Gagne (listen to the book review here) The Maine References: Main paper spoken about: Wickham, S. (2023) Hobbies for mental health. Nat Med 29 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02508-z Other resources: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/people-and-communities/how-australians-use-their-time/latest-release https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/24/4980 https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/26/7/26_JE20150153/_article/-char/ja/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-023-00530-x https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/hobbies-during-quarantine-social-media-trend https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/wellness/mental-wellbeing/energising-hobbies-tiktok/image-gallery/8d6c7413f428f1f11ecdb094c5c857e5 https://cardigang.com.au/blogs/knitty-gritty/the-rise-of-the-humble-hobby?srsltid=AfmBOorpW7CGO0_jVZrQflFnM6LhfaieW49AOySnJooLuUOi1IAupFrv https://news.samsung.com/uk/social-media-fuels-rise-in-alternatively-awesome-hobbies-as-gen-z-embrace-their-creativity-online https://www.self.com/story/hobbies-health-benefits Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    20 mins
  • We don’t ask because we don’t know what to do if someone says ‘yes’ (Part 2)

    We don’t ask because we don’t know what to do if someone says ‘yes’ (Part 2)
    Oct 5 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. Trigger warning: Suicide Resources from the show: https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/resources https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/resources/beyond-now-safety-planning This Way Up Keep Calm Stay Safe Mental Health Report Card Mental Health First Aid Reasons to live: https://www.betweensessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Reasons-for-Living_011624-1-1.pdf Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training Suicide Programs Recognise and Respond Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    16 mins
  • I read Sociopath by Patric Gagne so you don’t have to (Book Club #2)

    I read Sociopath by Patric Gagne so you don’t have to (Book Club #2)
    Sep 28 2024

    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info.

    This episode, Grace discusses her feelings on the book, ‘Sociopath: A Memoir’ by Patric Gagne.

    Resources from the show:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25486503/

    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6416453441

    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6301595474

    https://patricgagne.com/faq/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/askpsychology/comments/jqewhk/does_anyone_know_where_the_writer_patric_gagne/


    Follow There’s so much more on socials:

    Instagram: @tssmpod

    Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au


    Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!)


    Follow The Sun Room on socials:

    Instagram: @thesunroompsychology

    thesunroompsychology.com.au


    Support & Resources:


    1800RESPECT

    24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.

    https://1800respect.org.au

    1800 737 732


    BeyondBlue Support Service

    Telephone, online, and email counselling.

    www.beyondblue.org.au

    1800 224 636


    Kids Helpline

    www.kidshelpline.com.au

    1800 55 1800


    LifeLine

    www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

    13 11 14


    Suicide Call Back Service

    Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

    www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

    1300 659 467


    Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au

    Parenting: https://panda.org.au

    Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au

    Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au

    NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching

    Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE

    AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au

    SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    26 mins
  • Suicide is the leading cause of death for 15-44 year olds in Australia (Part 1)

    Suicide is the leading cause of death for 15-44 year olds in Australia (Part 1)
    Sep 22 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. Trigger warning: Suicide It’s the start of our suicide prevention series, and over the next two episodes, Grace is going to break down statistics in Australia, what to do if someone is suicidal, how to create a safety plan, and what to do if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts. Mentioned in the show: Halsey on SHE MD Podcast The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde Sociopath: A Memoir - Patric Gagne Unreal Unearth - Hozier This World Fucking Sucks - Cassette Resources from the show: https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/resources https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/resources/beyond-now-safety-planning This Way Up Keep Calm Stay Safe Mental Health Report Card Mental Health First Aid Reasons to live: https://www.betweensessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Reasons-for-Living_011624-1-1.pdf Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training Suicide Programs Recognise and Respond Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    29 mins
  • Do you have ANTs? (Automatic negative thoughts)

    Do you have ANTs? (Automatic negative thoughts)
    Sep 8 2024

    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info.

    It’s Grace’s first solo ep! Go easy on her, but any feedback is welcome.

    This is a shorter ep while we get into the swing of things, we’re chatting all things automatic negative thoughts. I’ve definitely got an ANT problem 🫠


    Mentioned in the show:

    TWO BROKE CHICKS P1: Friendships, Weddings And Finances: It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield

    Couples Therapy on SBS

    The Picture of Dorian Gray

    The Anxious Generation: If Books Could Kill

    Mind Over Mood

    This Way Up Online CBT


    Follow There’s so much more on socials:

    Instagram: @tssmpod

    Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au


    Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!)


    Follow The Sun Room on socials:

    Instagram: @thesunroompsychology

    thesunroompsychology.com.au


    Support & Resources:


    1800RESPECT

    24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.

    https://1800respect.org.au

    1800 737 732


    BeyondBlue Support Service

    Telephone, online, and email counselling.

    www.beyondblue.org.au

    1800 224 636


    Kids Helpline

    www.kidshelpline.com.au

    1800 55 1800


    LifeLine

    www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

    13 11 14


    Suicide Call Back Service

    Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

    www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

    1300 659 467


    Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au

    Parenting: https://panda.org.au

    Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au

    Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au

    NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching

    Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE

    AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au

    SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    27 mins