This thought-provoking series hears from people from different walks of life who deal, experience and battle mental health issues. Producer and mental health advocate, Halina Rifai, brings you their accounts and explores key themes that have impacted them including grief, body image and much more.

A Sonic Hug
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This thought-provoking series hears from people from different walks of life who deal, experience and battle mental health issues. Producer and mental health advocate, Halina Rifai, brings you their accounts and explores key themes that have impacted them including grief, body image and much more.
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Recent Episodes

March 18, 2025
Neil’s Chapter
Therapist Neil Hutchison explores the therapeutic relationship, common misconceptions about healing, and barriers to accessing mental health support in this interview episode.

March 11, 2025
Kim’s Story Part 1
Kim recounts her childhood experiences with isolation, bullying, and poverty, revealing how these early challenges influenced her identity and mental health in part one of her story.

March 11, 2025
Kim’s Story Part 2
Kim recounts navigating caregiving, chronic illness, and loss after her brother Nathan's suicide, revealing system failures and finding healing through creativity.
38 total episodes available
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