A podcast where we unpack the letters that shape our inner worlds. From ADHD to PTSD, OCD to ASD, we explore the acronyms behind mental health, neurodivergence and everyday life - not just what they mean, but what they feel like.
Replacing stigma with understanding, and labels with lived experience. Diving deep into the language, science, and stories behind the acronyms that often go unspoken.
Where neurodivergence meets nuance... and where you’re always more than just a label.
Ep. 24 Navigating Grief, Love, and Happiness Alongside Each Other with Lara Schenck
Get to know Lara Schenck as she bravely shares her heartbreaking journey to motherhood. One shaped by profound loss, unwavering love, and the quiet, daily courage it takes to keep moving forward.
Through moments of grief, reflection, and resilience, Lara opens her heart to the complexities of longing, healing, and hope.
Her story explores what it means to honor loss without being consumed by it, and how happiness can still exist alongside heartbreak.
With honesty and vulnerability, Lara offers a deeply human perspective of motherhood, reminding us that love never disappears it transforms, guiding us toward meaning, connection, and a future shaped by both loss and light.
7 Dec 2025
Ep. 23 Understanding the NDIS a Little Better with Josie Maskell
In this episode, we break down one of the most commonly misunderstood systems in Australia the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure about what the NDIS actually is and how it works, this episode is for you.
We explore the purpose of the NDIS, who it supports, how eligibility works, and what participants can access once they’re in the scheme. You’ll also learn the difference between plan management options, and the realities behind navigating the system for the first time.
Whether you’re a participant, a family member, a support worker, or just curious, this episode will give you a clear, grounded, and easy-to-understand overview of the NDIS without the jargon. Enjoy!
1 Dec 2025
Ep. 22 The Weight of the Past and the Journey to Acceptance with Nathan Stewart
Get to know Nathan Stewart as he opens up about the hidden wounds of childhood trauma and the long shadows it can cast over adulthood.
Nathan takes us through the realities of growing up in an environment marked by pain, instability, and silence, and how those early experiences shaped his battles with mental health, addiction, and self-destruction.
From alcohol and drug abuse to moments of isolation and suicidal thoughts, Nathan speaks with raw vulnerability about the coping mechanisms that once helped him survive—but nearly cost him everything.
Through reflection, accountability, and a commitment to healing, he shares how he slowly began to unravel the beliefs and patterns rooted in his past. Enjoy!
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