Mark McConville- Humour and Laughter as Protective Factors for Mental Health
Release Date: 02/23/2024
Finding Space in a Chaotic World - Ralph De La Rosa
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Welcome to this special holiday episode as we approach the end of 2025. As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on what we’ve been working through - both personally and professionally. Today, we explore a profound question that I have been working with this year: What is the difference between pain and suffering in meditation? Pain is the raw, unavoidable sensation - physical or emotional. Suffering, however, sometimes called the “second arrow”: the mental resistance, stories, and bracing we add on top of pain. Meditation isn’t about erasing pain; it’s...
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The Art of Being: Embracing Mindfulness and Compassion During Challenging Times with Cortland Dahl
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The Art of Being: Embracing Mindfulness and Compassion During Challenging Times with Cortland Dahl In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative journey and work of Dr Cortland Dahl, a meditation expert, scientist, translator and researcher at the Center for Healthy Minds. Cort’s true passion is using ancient wisdom and modern science to help people flourish. Cort shares his personal experiences from battling anxiety as a young adult to finding solace and purpose through extensive work with meditation and compassion practices during eight years living in Tibetan refugee...
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Never Quit: Lessons in Leadership and Life - A conversation with Greg Robertson
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Never Quit: Lessons in Leadership and Life - A conversation with Greg Robertson In this episode, Greg Robertson shares his extensive military background, from joining the Army at 17 and serving for 25 years, including 15 years as a sniper in special forces and regular army. Greg was inspired by the US Army Sniper Association, and after a few key experiences, established the Army Sniper Association () to maintain corporate knowledge, connection and support soldiers with practical resources relevant to them. In our conversation Greg recounts his experiences, and the challenges...
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Crisis and Compassion: Meredith Parfet on Transforming Loss into Meaning
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Crisis and Compassion: Meredith Parfet on Transforming Loss into Meaning In this episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted world of grief, crisis management, and emotional resilience with Meredith Parfet, a CEO, hospice chaplain and death doula. Meredith shares her poignant and personal journey with grief, having lost her sister during the early stages of the opioid epidemic, followed by a series of other profound losses. As CEO of Raynard Group, 'Meredith works with individuals and organizations experiencing Capital C crisis – legal or regulatory action, fatalities, white...
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The Generous Exchange: Maria Sirois on Burnout, Resilience, Beauty and Excellence
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The Generous Exchange: Maria Sirois on Burnout, Resilience, Beauty and Excellence In this heartfelt conversation, Nick interviews Maria Sirois, Psychologist, Leadership Consultant and Author about her journey and her book 'The Generous Exchange.' Maria shares her experiences working with families facing life-threatening diseases, encountering resilience in its most profound form. We discuss the concept of resilience as more than mere adaptation, but as an alignment with one's true self and an active engagement with life's sharp points. Maria delves into her personal...
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The New Happy - A Journey into Compassion and Resilience - Stephanie Harrison
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The New Happy A Journey into Compassion and Resilience - Stephanie Harrison In this insightful episode, we start with a tribute to the life and work of friend of the show Ralph De La Rosa, who graced our show on three different occasions, offering profound insights, support and wisdom. We are so grateful for their contributions and the light they brought. In our interview, we discus the importance of compassion, self-awareness, and vulnerability in today's world. Stephanie shares her personal journey in pursuing happiness, the challenges of societal expectations, and how her...
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The Future of Behavioral Science with Steven Hayes: Beyond Bell Curves
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The Future of Behavioral Science with Steven Hayes: Beyond Bell Curves In this captivating episode, Dr Steven Hayes returns to discuss the significant developments in the landscape of behavioral science and the ACT model over the past four years. Steven explores the limitations of traditional scientific methods in characterizing individual human behavior and introduces innovative approaches that focus on individualized analysis. He delves into the concept of idio and nomothetic measurements, emphasizing the importance of personalized processes for improving mental health and...
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The Healing Power of Expressive Writing: An Interview with Dr. Jamie Pennebaker
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The Healing Power of Expressive Writing: An Interview with Dr. Jamie Pennebaker In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative world of expressive writing with Dr. Jamie Pennebaker, a leading researcher in the field. Dr. Pennebaker recounts the fascinating journey from his initial studies on the impact of journaling on overcoming trauma to the development of the computer program, Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC). Discover how expressive writing can remarkably improve physical and mental health, the significance of language in understanding emotional states, and...
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Embracing Self-Compassion: A Conversation with Chris Germer
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In this insightful conversation, Chris Germer talks about his journey in discovering and co-creating mindful self-compassion with Kristen Neff. Chris shares his personal struggles with anxiety, shame and public speaking, and how practicing loving-kindness meditation transformed his experiences of fear and shame. He discusses the complementary roles of self-compassion and mindfulness in managing intense emotions, describing the three key components: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness. We also explore the application of self-compassion in preventing burnout and...
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Building Resilience in Ukraine with MMFIT - Liz Stanley
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Dr. Liz Stanley is a renowned expert in resilience, stress, and trauma recovery. As a professor at Georgetown University, she has dedicated her career to understanding the social structures that drive human behaviour, especially during times of stress and conflict. Dr. Stanley is the creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®), a groundbreaking program that has been empirically validated to help individuals build resilience and recover from trauma. Recently, Dr. Stanley has been at the forefront of efforts to support the mental health recovery of those affected by the conflict...
info_outlineMark McConville is a seasoned comedian and a respected lecturer in Suicidology. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he has become one of Australia’s most reliable and professional comedians. Mark’s academic journey in mental health is equally impressive; he graduated from Griffith University with a Master’s Degree in Suicidology and received the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence in 2016. His work now bridges the gap between laughter and serious discussions about mental health, emphasizing the power of humor in suicide prevention. As an Adjunct Lecturer at The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Mark continues to enlighten and engage audiences with his unique blend of comedy and compassion.
Mental Health Resources
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 - for online chat (3pm-12am AEST) or email responses within 24 hours
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
13 YARN 13 92 76 - 24/7 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
SANE Australia 1800 18 7263
headspace 1800 650 890
youthbeyondblue 1300 224 636
Veterans Support Service 1800 011 046
PANDA (perinatal anxiety and depression) 1300 726 306
The Eating Disorders Centre (eating disorders) (07) 3844 6055
Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders) 1800 334673
QLife (LGBTI) 1800 184 527
Griefline 1300 845 745
Grow Australia (support through peer groups) 1800 558 268
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
24-hour national telephone counselling and online service for people 18 years and over
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Free confidential 24-hour telephone and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 years
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
24-hour telephone support and online chat service with links to local services
e-headspace
Online counselling for young people 12 to 25 years
Mindhealthconnect
Website aggregates mental health resources and content from the leading health
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service
Supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma and adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse around the National Redress Scheme
Call 1300 657 380
helpline@blueknot.org.au
1800 Respect
Support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence. 1800 737 732
available 24/7 - Online chat - available 24/7 - 1800respect.org.au