USQ Podcasts

Moodscapes - "Nostalgic" by Jess

Sometimes when we’re in the present moment, our minds are actually in the past! What does it mean to feel nostalgic? Jess has written a beautiful story that asks us to take a moment to reflect on the smaller things that pass us in life. This series was created in response to the cancellation of the Empire Youth Arts IMPACT Junior Youth Ensemble, after the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Produced in partnership with the University of Southern Queensland, the initiative was to continue serving our communities by creating work for, with and by young people. So, whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, alone or nostalgic you can listen to this podcast from wherever you are to hear the thoughts these four young people have to offer.

Moodscapes - "Alone" by Tui

What’s the difference between feeling alone and being lonely? Is one actually the loneliest number? Let Tui bring you along on a journey with a bunch of questions and possibly, not many answers. Enjoy poetry, mind bombs and research about loneliness from a youthful perspective. This series was created in response to the cancellation of the Empire Youth Arts IMPACT Junior Youth Ensemble, after the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Produced in partnership with the University of Southern Queensland, the initiative was to continue serving our communities by creating work for, with and by young people. So, whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, alone or nostalgic you can listen to this podcast from wherever you are to hear the thoughts these four young people have to offer.

Moodscapes - "Frustrated" by Joel

Did you ever have one of those days where just nothing went your way? Are you stuck in a crazy life loop? Come along with Joel on a wild adventure of misfortune and frustration involving expired keys, a cliff and a pogo stick! Will Joel’s frustration get the best of him? This series was created in response to the cancellation of the Empire Youth Arts IMPACT Junior Youth Ensemble, after the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Produced in partnership with the University of Southern Queensland, the initiative was to continue serving our communities by creating work for, with and by young people. So, whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, alone or nostalgic you can listen to this podcast from wherever you are to hear the thoughts these four young people have to offer.

Moodscapes - "Overwhelmed" by Neeve

Too many balls in the air?! Can’t quite get a grip on them all? Feeling overwhelmed is a pretty easy state to fall into. As much as you want and try to gain your balance, finding your equilibrium can be a challenge. Let Neeve take you on a journey to calm your thoughts and feelings to get yourself back to just “whelmed”. This series was created in response to the cancellation of the Empire Youth Arts IMPACT Junior Youth Ensemble, after the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Produced in partnership with the University of Southern Queensland, the initiative was to continue serving our communities by creating work for, with and by young people. So, whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, alone or nostalgic you can listen to this podcast from wherever you are to hear the thoughts these four young people have to offer.

I Am Not My Crime - Allan

As a child, Allan didn’t really belong. By about nine years of age, strong feelings of bitterness and anger were beginning to show, and by twelve he had already determined that one day he would kill someone. All through Allan’s story there is a recurring theme of faith. Allan grew up in a Christian family and despite his years of waywardness, Allan attributes the change in his life and his story of redemption to God having bigger plans for him. "I Am Not My Crime" features courageous people telling you the story about the crimes they have committed and their journey to redemption. As you make your way through this first season you will notice a couple of common themes: the importance of other people, opportunities for employment, and being welcomed back into society are what really matter for supporting change and a life lived differently. "I Am Not My Crime" has been produced to help you understand that for many people it is their circumstances that led them down the path to offending behaviour and that what somebody has done in the past is not an indication of who they are today. Presented by University of Southern Queensland Criminologist Dr Suzanne Reich, each episode concludes with the latest research about why people commit the crime or crimes that have been discussed. If this episode has brought up any issues, and you need to talk to someone, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 22 22 22, or Narcotics Anonymous on 1300 652 820. And blokes, if you think you might need help with anxiety, stress, depression or anger, you can speak with a counsellor from MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78. Explore the University of Southern Queensland's Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees: Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Southern Queensland (usq.edu.au) [https://usq.edu.au/study/degrees/law-and-criminology/criminology-and-criminal-justice] REFERENCES: Maruna, S. (2001). Making good: How ex-convicts reform and rebuild their lives. Washington, EC: American Psychological Association. Hallet, M., & McCoy, J. S. (2014). Religiously motivated desistance: An exploratory study. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 59(8). doi:10.1177/0306624X14522112