A Beautiful Life

Whose Seizure is it anyway?

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. Listener Advisory This episode mentions suicide and the mistreatment of people with medical conditions. Support Contacts Lifeline on 131114, or Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800. This Episode contains some swearing. If you would like to listen to a beeped version, click on this link: https://www.spreaker.com/e/REbss3v11UXe--53305615 [https://www.spreaker.com/e/REbss3v11UXe--53305615] Resources for Educators Check out our blog post: http://www.be.org.au/blog/whose-seizure-is-it-anyway [http://www.be.org.au/blog/whose-seizure-is-it-anyway] For more stories like this check out BE's Home Podcast Feed: Podcasts from the Edge https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts [https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts] This episode was supported by funding from COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN through the Australia Government’s PHN Program.

Dalia Stefanie

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. For more stories like this check out BE's Home Podcast Feed: Podcasts from the Edge https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts [https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts] This episode was supported by funding from COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN through the Australia Government’s PHN Program. Listener Advisory This episode contains stories about sexual abuse, drug and alcohol misuse and suicidal thoughts. Support Contacts 1800 RESPECT on 1800737732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Lifeline on 131114, or Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800. This Episode contains some swearing. If you would like to listen to a beeped version, click on this link: https://www.spreaker.com/e/REbss3v11UXe--53206544 [https://www.spreaker.com/e/REbss3v11UXe--53206544]

A Beautiful Life

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 A Beautiful Life. In this episode of SHIFT Bridget and her collaborators share a meditative exploration of the value of art and connection as a way to respond to mental ill-health. For more stories like this check out BE's Home Podcast Feed: Podcasts from the Edge https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts [https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts] This episode was supported by funding from COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN through the Australia Government’s PHN Program.

With Others in Mind

In this episode you are going to get a bunch of different kinds of stories that will get us thinking about how our health and wellbeing is influenced and affected by others... and vice versa. The stories in this episode are: 1. That Electricity: about frenemies and Tae Kwan Doh 2. Gettin' on the Radio: Local ABC Radio host Lindsay McDougal got some of our crew on to his Drive program to talk about our podcasts, so we decided to return the favour and pop him in our show 3. Billy Cart Champion: about a girl who decides to go in the Billy Cart Derby. She wants to win... sure... but she also has some other reasons to go in the race... 4. Good Game/Bad Game: where we talk about video games 5. Hidden Harvest: where we find out about an organisation that runs activities focused on food, people and the environment 6. One of the Team: about the beautiful things that can happen when people keep others in mind... For more stories like this check out BE's Home Podcast Feed: Podcasts from the Edge https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts [https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts]

Identity

Your identity plays a pretty big part in shaping how you feel today, which is why it is the theme for this episode of SHIFT (Shaping How I Feel Today) The stories in this episode are: 1. All for One: about the time in your life when whether you can back flip is a major identity issue. 2. 2506... where we go all out hip hop... well hip hopera actually. It’s a tragic love story... the best kind... set in the postcode 2506. 3. Where We Walk: where we consider the places we grow up in... and the things that can damage our identity... and where our real home and identity might be found... 4. Jump Rock: ... you know those moments when you want to do something a bit scary but having everyone watching you... pressuring you... is the last thing you need... well that’s what Jump Rock is about. 5. Multiple Choice: where we talk about gender and being brave 6. Frame Runner: have you heard about Frame Runners yet? Well if you haven’t you’re in for a treat... For more stories like this check out BE's Home Podcast Feed: Podcasts from the Edge https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts [https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts]