Mark had a sun spot, just a small discolouration on his nose. He went into hospital to have it removed. And he came out of the surgery with something much more serious.Sun Spot is the first episode in our series: Invisible Injury.Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcodeMusic Credits:White Lotus: Kevin MacLeod by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro: Phil Okerstrom and Damian MasonIntro No Drums B: Phil OkerstromBleaky: Phil OkerstromPiano: Phil Okerstrom

Mark's condition remains unexplained and the family tries to cope."The Busses are Humming" is the second episode in our series: Invisible Injury.This episode contains some swearing. If you prefer a beeper version click here: Beeped versionArtwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcodeMusic Credits:"Pale Rider" and "Lightless Dawn" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Intro" and "Bleaky" by Phil Okerstrom"Ahab#01" and "Put up with it" by Phil Okerstrom and Damian Mason"Reflective" by Tristan Noon

a good mind to brings together people who have some lived experience with mental ill health and gives them a microphone to say what they want to say.And it turns out they have a good mind to share some compelling stories.The team at Coequal were supported with funding for this project by Coordinare - the South Eastern Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network program and they put the word out through Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven Local Government Areas to find people with a good mind to participate.Each of the initial people who connected up were offered the opportunity to make a podcast about "whatever they wanted" and they, in turn, drew in others to participate.The result is a dynamic mix of issues and ideas: disordered eating, the Stolen Generations, Epilepsy and Functional Neurological Disorder, psychosis, sexual abuse, the Disability Royal Commission and also of; styles, poetry, short stories, hip hop, conversation, history all form part of the mix.You might think it sounds heavy... and well, sometimes it's not exactly suitable for childrem... but the story tellers also bring their life and energy so although the stories are challenging they are also uplifting.And sometimes these stories make you wonder where the disorders really lie.These are the stories from people whose experiences help them see, hear and sometimes walk differently on the earth.Why wouldn't you want to benefit from what those good minds have to tell you?Our website: agoodmindto.com.aufQQSN9uHoC2ohUyHGtLJ

She was 16 when she discovered that her real name was not Stefanie. Stefanie was her middle name. Her first name was Dalia. And now, in her 70's, Dalia has reclaimed her birth name.Dalia was inspired to tell her story by young women like Australian of the Year - Grace Tame who made it clear that they would not be silent about sexual abuse.Dalia's story telling offers insight into the beliefs, assumptions and societal shifts that have shaped attitudes towards abuse and trauma since the 1950’s.If you prefer a beeped version please click here:https://www.spreaker.com/e/F65nCFUnm6h3--54536167Our website: agoodmindto.com.auFor a transcript, click hereDetailed Music Credits"The Failing Eyes of John Kiszkan Mattered Not" by Chris De Souza. Click here to listen to Chris's work on Band Camp"Master Disorder", "Cool Rock", "Scissors", "Organic Meditations 3" "Bushwick Tarentella" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Italian Tarentella" by Sound Art Music, "A Place of peace and Mystery" by Crypt of Insomnia, "1950s" by Dreamnote Music, "Revolution" by Scorewizards: courtesy of Envato Market."Chris Theme" by Phil CrawfordVarious Original Tracks by Phil Okerstrom and Damian MasonSupported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network ProgramAd To check out the Going Loco podcast click here: https://podfollow.com/1697663960

Aunty Lindy Lawler speaks about being part of the Stolen Generations and she and Trish Levett from Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service talk about trauma, healing and the importance of Cultural Ways.Watch Aunty Lindy's short film in the We are Shellharbour collection: Click hereWatch Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Services short film Sorry Day:Click hereOur website: agoodmindto.com.auSupported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

This podcast story, Whose seizure is it anyway? has been on Emma's mind for some time... well... actually since she was eleven and had her first seizure. Emma, along with co-presenters Jeannette and Oscar, all have lived experience with seizures and they take us on an audio journey that explores Epilepsy and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) through poetry, history, humour and insight. And their stories make you wonder where the real disorder lies.If you prefer a beeped version click hereOur website: agoodmindto.com.auFor a transcript, click hereMore Detailed Music Credits"Hard Sell Hotel", "The Visitor" and "Quiescent in Time" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com"Deadly Roulette", "Corrupted", "Bicycle", "Dama May" "Brittle Rille", "Very Low Note", "Umbrella Pants", "Wett Riffs", "Piece for Disaffected Piano Two" "River Fire", "Lord of the Land", "Wizardtorium", Crusade Heavy Industry", Schmetterling", "Spirit of the Girl", by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Upbeat Happy Grunge Rock" by Cogun Audio, "Post Punk" by Chat Blanc: courtesy of Envato Market."The Unabridged Penguin" by Chris De Souza. Click here to Listen to Chris's Music on Band Camp."Ambient Guitar" by Emma Korhonen"Lego Soundscape" by Phil Crawford"Intro" by Philip OkerstromSupported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.Ad To check out the Going Loco podcast click here: https://podfollow.com/1697663960

Do you want beauty or despair? ... because you can't have both! Bridget and a few like-minded people in Port Kembla, New South Wales, have created a group called Creating A Beautiful Life. In this episode of A Good Mind To Bridget and her collaborators share a meditative exploration of the value of art and connection as a way to respond to mental ill-health.Our website: agoodmindto.com.auFor a transcript, click hereDetailed Music Credits"Lotus", "Daybreak", "Ambiment", "Gymnoepdie No 1 - Eric Satie" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Cook Buddy" by Philip OkerstromVarious Original Tracks by Damian Mason and Philip OkerstromSupported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

Whippy (Ethan Whipp) uses hip hop to tell stories from his life about ADHD, drug use, grief, music and spray painting.Our website: agoodmindto.com.auDetailed Music CreditsOriginal Songs by Whippy Listen on SOUNDCLOUDCircle of LifeWhere Ya Been (prod Gibbo x kookup)OG Inspired (prod Fat Cat Beats)Fauna to Flora (Prod Solxce Musik)One ShotTwilight Creature (Scraps ft WHIPPY prod. by Ilouis) Listen to Scraps on SOUNDCLOUDSleepless Nights (Prod Ignorvnce)Grow from This ft Social P Listen to Social P on SOUNDCLOUDTalk 2 (Prod by Gum$)Monday Blue (Prod Noria)Lost Lately (Prod by Cobra)Dream O' Sunny Dayz (prod Fat Cat Beats)Additional MusicDarkness in Daytime - Emma Korhonen Listen to Emma's album on BANDCAMPVarious Original Tracks by Damian Mason and Philip Okerstrom.Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

Lajos wrote a poem... around the time when the Catholic school he attended as a young person was in the news regarding the sexual abuse of children. The first time he read the poem he was unsure what the audience thought of it. The second time he read it was one of the most challenging things he has ever done.If you prefer a beeped version please click hereOur website: agoodmindto.com.auDetailed Music CreditsAerian "My Sputnik Moment" courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com"Blue Feather" and "Faster Does It" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"E Major Guitar" by Philip Okerstrom"Is this a Happy Ending or a Sad Ending?" and "Is it ok if I hold your Hand" by Emma Korhonen Listen to Emma's album on BANDCAMP"Welcome to Church" by Improaudio, "Choir Church" by Wave Music Studio, Summer Morning Rock Jam" by Indieground, "Cinematic Church Organ" by Orchestralis, "Horrow Choir Atmostphere" by Josiah Johnson Studios, "Upbeat Indie" by Sun Channel Music: courtesy of Envato Market.Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

Emma is sick of the silence that surrounds disordered eating. So she had a good mind to make you this podcast story.Our website: agoodmindto.com.auDetailed Music Credits"Rocket Power" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Heartless" by Philip OkerstromVarious tracks by by Philip Okerstrom and Damian Mason"Xmas Thief" by Phillip Crawford.Supported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

Commission: a group of people who are trying to find out about something and say what they think should be done about it.Raylene invites Fi and Farzana to join her in a conversation that begins with The Disability Royal Commission in Australia and then shares ideas and stories about discrimination, human rights, the NDIS and much more.Our website: agoodmindto.com.auDetailed Music Credits"Dances and Dames" "Jarvic 8" "Wett Riffs" "Overheat" "Endings" "Backed Vibes Clean" "Umbrella Pants" " Walking Along" " Loopster" " On the Ground" and "Isolated" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Various original tracks by by Philip Okerstrom and Damian MasonSupported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

The weaving together of two stories, one about discovering the game of Dungeons and Dragons and the other about discovering a mood disorder. Our website: agoodmindto.com.auDetailed Music Credits"Sneaky", "Cool Vibes", "Octo Blues", "At Launch" "Unholy Knight" "Final Battle of the Dark Wizards" "Night of Chaos" and "Darkling" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Providence Rain" "Overslept" and "Ella va au Japon" by Nic Bommarito, courtesy of blocSonic.Various Original Tracks by Phil Okerstrom and Damian MasonSupported with funding from Coordinare - the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's Primary Health Network Program.

Lachlan was a High Risk Searcher for the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan, responsible for finding Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) in order to protect his his fellow soldiers and any Afghan citizens who might unwittingly come across these bombs. Today he is the owner of "His Boy Elroy" and founder of "Bar Stool Brothers", a men's mental health community. But there was a journey to get between those two places. It wasn't easy. But he did find his North Star again.Advisory: The people who have "a good mind to" tell you this story would like you to know we are going to talk here about suicide. If you, or someone you care about, needs support, please contact Life Line on 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/Our website: agoodmindto.com.auFor more information about "Bar Stool Brothers" and "Raising The Bar Foundation": https://raisingthebar.org.au/Detailed Music Credits"Avec Soin," "Impact Andante," "Impact Moderato," "Thinking of You," "Consequence," "Pensif," "Long Note 2," "Bittersweet," and "Crowd Hammer Hi "by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"KTM Load Shedding" " by Nic Bommaritto, "An Inside Track" " by Eric Schwartz (SchwartzSound), "Super Parking Lot" by Phil Okerstrom.This podcast was created for Shellharbour Snapshots, a podcast by Shellharbour City Museum and was proudly funded by The NSW Government.To find more Shellharbour stories visit Discover Shellhabour: https://discover.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/This podcast story has been made available to the public using a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 Deed. The full terms of the license are available here

Culminating in a short story called The Tesla Podcast, this episode sees Scott and Tim in conversation about mental health institutions and how some people touch the earth differently. We hear one of Tim's poems, some of Scott's "emptying the cache" writing and give you some insight into how The Tesla Podcast story came into existence.Advisory: This episode contains references to sex and also contains some swearing.To buy a copy of the "Admissions" anthology: https://upswellpublishing.com/product/admissionsMore Detailed Music Credits"Hard Boiled", "Proxima Centauri", "Signs to Nowhere", "Dark Flashes", "Void Glider" and "Quiescent in Time" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com"Heaven's Gate" by Wistan Soud, "Rising Reverse Orchestra" by Music Dog, "Footsteps" by Jess Rees and Phil Crawford, "Dark Metal at Reverse Dimension" by Crypt of Insomnia, "Sombre Grove", "From the Shadows" and "Ocean bound" by Weeksie, "Professor Crazypants" by jon Carlile Elvele, "Elevator Music On" by Korokov, “Extrasensory Perception” by Tera Mangala, "Dam Audio" and "Batad" by Damian Mason, "Hospital TV Channel Change" by Gezortenplotz, "Industrial" by Phil Okerstrom, "Sits M6th Down" by Phil Okertstrom and Damian Mason, "Empty" and "Piano Track" by Scott Hudson, "Decay Theory", "Experimental", "Tape Loop Lucid Dream", "Dirty Tape Loop Ambient Experimental", "Dirty Tape Loop Soundscape, "Timeless" by The Last Days of our Past, "Beginning of War" by Orchestralis,"Simplex", "Bent and Broken", "Doh De Oh", "Static Motion" "Darkening Developments", "Ghostpoclypse", "Scheming Weasel", by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mark's stories about looking after others and being looked after, while training to become a soldier, serving in East Timor and when he eventually left the military.Advisory: The people who have "a good mind to" tell you this story would like you to know we are going to talk here about war and conflict. If you, or someone you care about, needs support, please contact Life Line on 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/Our website: agoodmindto.com.auDetailed Music Credits"Simplex," "Overheat," "Impact Andante," "Darkening Developments" and "Thinking Music" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"KTM Load Shedding" " by Nic Bommaritto, "The Longest Winter" " by Crypt of Insomnia, "Adrenalin Hardcore" by Archimusic, "Waking Up" by Adi Goldstein.This podcast was created for Shellharbour Snapshots, a podcast by Shellharbour City Museum and was proudly funded by The NSW Government.To find more Shellharbour stories visit Discover Shellhabour: https://discover.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/This podcast story has been made available to the public using a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 Deed. The full terms of the license are available here

To listen to the rest of Agents for Change: https://podfollow.com/agents-for-changeThe people who have "a good mind to" produce this podcast for you thought you might like this bonus preview episode from Coequal's new podcast "Agents for Change."- Ordinary Australians talking about what science and research might be able to tell us about preventing the perpetration of violence against women.In our Preview Episode we started by asking, why science? Why look at what science and research might be able to tell us about preventing violence against women?If you, or someone you care about, need support please contact 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732.For more information, connections and resources about preventing violence against women:www.ourwatch.org.auTo connect with us and find out more:www.agentsforchange.com.auTo connect with Hala Abdelbour and the Institute of Non-Violenceionv.com.auFor a transcipt of this episode click hereMusic Credits“Science” by Niki N. Phaser, “A Timeless Journey”, “A Fascinating Feeling” “A Life Begins” and “A Deep Emotion” by Steven Schwartz, “Science Documentary” by Roman Korolkov, “Dark Documentary Solo Strings” and “Inspiring Classical Cello Solo“ by OrchestralisAgents for Change has been funded through The Australian Government Department of Social Services through White Ribbon Australia and supported by Shellharbour City Council and Beyond Empathy.