Grow - stories of hope and recovery in Mental Health

From Darkness to Growth: Susie's Journey of Hope

Hi, and welcome to Grow Stories of Recovery and Hope podcast. Here, you'll find inspiring conversations on how people started getting well through the Grow program and where they are at today. Please enjoy. In this episode, Susie shares her eight-year journey from severe mental health struggles — including diagnoses of depression, bipolar and schizoaffective disorder — to recovery through the Grow program. She describes a turning-point insight from the Grow workbook, how weekly group support and accountability helped her reconnect with family, repair relationships, and reclaim her life. Susie also talks about volunteering in leadership roles, the practical tools she uses to manage difficult thoughts, and her hope for wider recognition of Grow as a community mental-health resource.

Finding My People: Mel's Journey of Hope and Recovery

Welcome to Grow's Stories of Recovery and Hope podcast, where we explore the transformative journeys of individuals finding healing through the Grow program. In this episode, we meet Mel, a long-time participant of Grow, who takes us through her path from a turbulent past marked by depression and trauma to a brighter future filled with resilience and leadership. Mel shares candidly about her challenging upbringing, marked by constant upheaval and traumatic experiences. Despite these adversities, Mel found solace and support in the Grow program, which has been instrumental in her recovery and personal growth. Her story emphasizes the power of community and the profound impact of finding 'her people,' a supportive network that has been pivotal in her journey to mental wellness. Join us as Mel recounts how the Grow community helped her rediscover her self-worth, develop healthier relationships, and embrace leadership roles. Her inspiring narrative is a testament to the potential for recovery and hope, offering encouragement to anyone seeking a path to healing.

From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Greg's Inspiring Journey

Welcome to the latest episode of Grow's Stories of Recovery and Hope podcast, where we delve into the transformative journey of Greg Indrikson. Join us as Greg shares his candid testimony of battling severe depression and isolation from a young age, how he found a lifeline in the Grow program, and the supportive community that helped him rise above his struggles. Throughout the episode, Greg reflects on his painful experiences with bullying and loss, leading to a path of self-harm and hopelessness. Despite these overwhelming challenges, discover how Greg took steps toward healing by engaging with supportive peers who saw him as an equal, sparking a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Listen as Greg discusses the pivotal role the Grow program played in reshaping his mindset, teaching him valuable life skills, and fostering genuine, enduring friendships. Learn about the tools and strategies that empowered him to address personal and emotional challenges and celebrate his progression to now actively contributing to the Grow community, despite recent personal battles with health. Tune in to explore Greg's remarkable narrative of finding hope, healing, and ultimately thriving, proving that with the right support, even the darkest paths can lead to brighter futures.

Teena - Finding her voice

Teena talks to Dave and Darryl about her life before - feeling worthless, her lack of any understanding or insight into her personal value and self-worth. How those around her were determining how she felt and thought about herself and her eventual hospitalization due to it all.  We then discover her first awkward encounter with Grow and the journey to finding her voice, being able to speak up and get out to a new life.

Nick - From psychosis to working and being social

Lindy interviews Nick and discusses his undiagnosed childhood mental health issues which lead to episodes of psychosis and hospitalisation. Then trace his deliberate decision to breakthrough to being a valued and valuable member of his community and not limited by the 'diagnosis' .