Episode 4 Season 2 : Discovering More Everyday

On this episode of On the ARC, Cat interviews Marian about the experience of discovering her ADHD and how that discovery has been a vital part of her journey towards understanding herself and her place in the world.

On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.

The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)

ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

On the first episode of On The ARC we hear Kate talk about what she has learned from her experiences of distress and how cultivating a sense of kindness has helped her along the way.

We will also hear from Tanya, who works for LELAN. We have a conversation about the Alternatives to Suicide approach. Tanya explains how the philosophy differs from how the majority of the current mental health system approaches those in distress and why it's important for our community.

Links and additional information about what was discussed this episode:

LELAN is the independent peak body for people with lived experience of mental distress, social issues or injustice in South Australia. We amplify the voice, influence and leadership of people with lived experience to drive change.

https://www.lelan.org.au/

Alternatives to Suicide peer-led community-based groups centre mutual connection and meaning making around suicide distress, thoughts and experiences. They offer non-clinical spaces where people can be honest about their experiences without fear of forced treatment, other forms of coercion, or risk assessment that shuts conversation down.

Learn more about Alt2Su, including what groups may be offered currently.

https://www.lelan.org.au/alt2su/

The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)

ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching, Peer Support and Counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

We will also hear from Vrinda, a Melbourne University academic and consumer advocate. We have a conversation about the importance of academic research in the lived experience space, stigma, advocacy and Vrinda’s "Why" for her advocacy: A mental health system that treats people as human.

Links and additional information about what was discussed this episode:

Find out more about Vrinda’s research

https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/7943-vrinda-edan

 Contact Vrinda for information about her current research into Advance Care Directives:

V.edan@unimelb.edu.au

 Journal Article Mentioned written by Indigo Daya

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/inm.12653

On this episode of On the ARC, we talk to Jadee about her experience being involved as a volunteer with the organisation Talk Out Loud, a mental health and suicide prevention organisation working with young people.

We also talk to Dan, who shares wisdom found through his experiences of distress, including experiences around mental health and addiction. Ultimately Dan found gratitude and a passion to help others through similar struggles. Dan is also a musician and this podcast features a track of his called “A New Beginning” .

Mentioned on this Episode:

Find Out More about Talk Out Loud on their website:

https://www.talkoutloud.com.au/ 

See Episode One of On the ARC: “Approaching Distress Differently” for more content around approaches to suicide distress and to learn about the Alternatives to Suicide approach

On the ARC is proudly sponsored by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection). ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including recovery coaching, peer support and counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

Find out more about Aspire Recovery Connection

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

Episode 2 Season 2: Finding Joy in Big Moments and Small

On this episode of On the ARC, Cat interviews Chelsea about where she finds joy and the importance of both self compassion and compassion in mental health services alike.

On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.

The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)

ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

Episode 3 Season 2: Carving a New Path:Lived Experience In Research

On this episode of On the ARC, Cat interviews Tanya Mackay about the power of lived experience involvement in research and her career in lived experience spaces.

On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.

The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)

ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

Episode 1 Season 2: Defining Our Stories

On this episode of On the ARC, co-hosts Jenny and Cat talk about defining lived experience for them and what it feels like to be "in the mental health system".

On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.

The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)

ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

On the ARC is a podcast about coming together to share collective wisdom from the lived experience community. We will share stories of lived experience, recovery and explore alternatives to the medical model, talking to people who've been there and people who are creating change.

The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)

ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS support, including Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

On this episode of On the ARC Jenny interviews Cat about the On the ARC project, what's next for the podcast and why lived experience stories are powerful to share. We also touch on labels, diagnosis and the importance of building identity outside of the experience of distress and experiences with mental health.

Stay tuned for season 2 of On the ARC, coming later in 2025.

On the ARC is proudly sponsored by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection). ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including recovery coaching, peer support and counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

Find out more about Aspire Recovery Connection

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

On this episode of On the ARC, we hear from Emrys about what peer work is and about options for using lived experience, including the advantages of completing a Peer Work Certificate IV as well as alternatives to the certificate.

We also hear from Danni, who tells us what has helped her across her experiences of distress. She explains why she rejects the concept of “being resilient” and how finding a path leading away from the medical model has helped her move towards recovery.

Links and additional information about what was discussed this episode:

The Centacare website has information about studying the Mental Health Peer Work Certificate IV in SA (in regional and metropolitan SA)

https://centacare.org.au/become-a-qualified-lived-experience-peer-worker/

The podcast is proudly supported by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection)

ARC is a 100% lived experience organsation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including Recovery Coaching, Peer Support and Counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/

On this episode of On the ARC, we talk to Taimi Allan, South Australia's mental health commissioner, about her role as mental health commissioner and her philosophy to changing the mental health system- one seed at a time. We also talk to Cleo, who talks about their recovery and the influence of their culture on their experiences with mental health and on reaching out for support.

On the ARC is proudly sponsored by ARC (Aspire Recovery Connection). ARC is a 100% lived experience organisation, centred on human rights and social justice. They provide a range of NDIS supports, including recovery coaching, peer support and counselling. ARC offers human connection and understanding to support healing from mental and emotional distress.

https://aspirerecovery.com.au/