Lean On Me
Claim This Podcastby Richie Gee
Podcast Overview
<p>Lean on Me is purely focused at providing support to the family & friends who are supporting loved ones suffering an alcohol, drug or gambling addiction or a related mental illness.</p> <p>As your host and someone who has over 20 years of ‘lived experience’ with cocaine addiction, multiple rehab visits, couch surfing, reaching absolute rock bottom, and even an attempt on ending my life, I was fortunate enough to survive those very dark days all thanks to some unique and special human beings: my family and friends, the carers or as we also call them, your tribe.</p> <p>I’ve created this podcast series because I came to realise that my family and friends really had no understanding of an addicts’ mindset and especially the mindset around survival when in an addictive state of mind – they also had no education and information to support them in how to deal with me and the situation I was in and they didn’t know where to look or what to do for help.</p> <p>So, I’ve made it my purpose to provide a platform where you can hear from others sharing their own real-life stories and experiences; the good, the bad, the ugly, where they made mistakes and where they had wins. The purpose of this podcast is that you get some learnings from others with lived experiences that can help you in your journey moving forward.</p> <p><strong>Resources available:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Family Drug and Gambling Help (Victoria) - 1300 660 068 or <a href="http://www.sharc.org.au/sharc-programs/family-drug-gambling-help">www.sharc.org.au/sharc-programs/family-drug-gambling-help</a></li> <li>Family Drug Support (National) - 1300 368 186 or <a href="http://www.fds.org.au/">www.fds.org.au</a> and <a href="http://www.fds.org.au/coping-tips/setting-boundaries/">www.fds.org.au/coping-tips/setting-boundaries/</a></li> <li>Directline (Victoria) - 1800 888 236 or <a href="http://www.directline.org.au/">www.directline.org.au</a></li> <li>AOD pathways - <a href="http://www.directline.org.au/aod-pathways">www.directline.org.au/aod-pathways</a></li> <li>Counsellingonline - <a href="http://www.counsellingonline.org.au/">www.counsellingonline.org.au</a></li> <li>National Alcohol and Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015</li> <li>1800 Ice Advice (Victoria) - 1800 423 238</li> <li>Cracks in the Ice – <a href="http://www.cracksintheice.org.au/">www.cracksintheice.org.au/</a></li> <li>1800 Respect (National) – 1800 737 732 or <a href="http://www.1800respect.org.au/">www.1800respect.org.au</a></li> <li>Youth Drugs and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA) - <a href="https://yodaa.org.au/">https://yodaa.org.au</a></li> <li>Youth Support & Advocacy Service (YSAS) - <a href="https://ysas.org.au/">https://ysas.org.au</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Mental Health Support </strong></p> <ul> <li>Mental health care plans - <a href="http://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mental-health-care-and-medicare?context=60092">www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mental-health-care-and-medicare?context=60092</a></li> <li>Mental Health First Aid: <a href="http://www.mhfa.com.au/">www.mhfa.com.au</a> and some factsheets/guidelines: <a href="http://www.mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines">www.mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines</a></li> <li>Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 <a href="http://www.beyondblue.org.au/">www.beyondblue.org.au</a></li> <li>Black Dog Institute: <a href="http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/">www.blackdoginstitute.org.au</a></li> <li>Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467</li> <li>Lifeline: 13 11 14</li> <li>Sane: <a href="http://www.sane.org/">www.sane.org/</a></li> <li>Headspace: 1800 650 890 <a href="http://www.headspace.org.au/">www.headspace.org.au</a> 1</li> <li>Alcohol and Drug Foundation (Drug Facts) <a href="http://www.adf.org.au/drug-facts/">www.adf.org.au/drug-facts/</a> </li> </ul>
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Recent Episodes
April 4, 2024
Getting hold of that Super!
<p>In today’s episode I talk with Robert Rushford from 'Release My Super' who will provide you with some insights into gaining access to financial support through superannuation.</p> <p><strong>In our chat, you’ll learn about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What does compassionate access to your super actually mean</li> <li>What is the process we need to go through to get it</li> <li>How the company behind it, which coincidently is called ‘Release My Super’, removes the barriers to help you</li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
September 10, 2023
Brotherhood, guilt and dealing with the loss of your big brother 15-years on
<p>In today’s episode I talk with Justin who shares with us the brother he had growing up, the party boy he turned into, making tough decisions, living with guilt, the importance of your own family and surrounding yourself with the right support.</p> <p><strong>In our chat, you’ll discover:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">The family bond growing up</li> <li aria-level="1">How enablers and image can change us</li> <li aria-level="1">The guilt behind not doing enough</li> <li aria-level="1">How tough decisions are hard to make</li> <li aria-level="1">Still coming to terms with acceptance </li> </ul> <p>Just a heads-up and warning that this episode contains some content which may be triggering for some of you as it covers discussions on drug use and alcohol. </p> <p>If you would like to speak to someone to get support you can call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
August 27, 2023
The importance of family, communication and support
<p>In today’s episode I talk with Steve who shares with us his journey in dealing with not only his son Nathan, but dealing with his blended family. </p> <p><strong>In our chat, you’ll discover:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">The importance of focusing on your own health and wellbeing</li> <li aria-level="1">Building a support network around you</li> <li aria-level="1">Remaining strong and focused</li> <li aria-level="1">How (family) communication and working your way through it is so important</li> </ul> <p>Just a heads-up and warning that this episode contains some content which may be triggering for some of you as it covers discussions on drug use. </p> <p>If you would like to speak to someone to get support you can call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is Lean On Me?
<p>Lean on Me is purely focused at providing support to the family & friends who are supporting loved ones suffering an alcohol, drug or gambling addiction or a related mental illness.</p> <p>As your host and someone who has over 20 years of ‘lived experience’ with cocaine addiction, multiple rehab visits, couch surfing, reaching absolute rock bottom, and even an attempt on ending my life, I was fortunate enough to survive those very dark days all thanks to some unique and special human beings: my family and friends, the carers or as we also call them, your tribe.</p> <p>I’ve created this podcast series because I came to realise that my family and friends really had no understanding of an addicts’ mindset and especially the mindset around survival when in an addictive state of mind – they also had no education and information to support them in how to deal with me and the situation I was in and they didn’t know where to look or what to do for help.</p> <p>So, I’ve made it my purpose to provide a platform where you can hear from others sharing their own real-life stories and experiences; the good, the bad, the ugly, where they made mistakes and where they had wins. The purpose of this podcast is that you get some learnings from others with lived experiences that can help you in your journey moving forward.</p> <p><strong>Resources available:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Family Drug and Gambling Help (Victoria) - 1300 660 068 or <a href="http://www.sharc.org.au/sharc-programs/family-drug-gambling-help">www.sharc.org.au/sharc-programs/family-drug-gambling-help</a></li> <li>Family Drug Support (National) - 1300 368 186 or <a href="http://www.fds.org.au/">www.fds.org.au</a> and <a href="http://www.fds.org.au/coping-tips/setting-boundaries/">www.fds.org.au/coping-tips/setting-boundaries/</a></li> <li>Directline (Victoria) - 1800 888 236 or <a href="http://www.directline.org.au/">www.directline.org.au</a></li> <li>AOD pathways - <a href="http://www.directline.org.au/aod-pathways">www.directline.org.au/aod-pathways</a></li> <li>Counsellingonline - <a href="http://www.counsellingonline.org.au/">www.counsellingonline.org.au</a></li> <li>National Alcohol and Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015</li> <li>1800 Ice Advice (Victoria) - 1800 423 238</li> <li>Cracks in the Ice – <a href="http://www.cracksintheice.org.au/">www.cracksintheice.org.au/</a></li> <li>1800 Respect (National) – 1800 737 732 or <a href="http://www.1800respect.org.au/">www.1800respect.org.au</a></li> <li>Youth Drugs and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA) - <a href="https://yodaa.org.au/">https://yodaa.org.au</a></li> <li>Youth Support & Advocacy Service (YSAS) - <a href="https://ysas.org.au/">https://ysas.org.au</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Mental Health Support </strong></p> <ul> <li>Mental health care plans - <a href="http://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mental-health-care-and-medicare?context=60092">www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mental-health-care-and-medicare?context=60092</a></li> <li>Mental Health First Aid: <a href="http://www.mhfa.com.au/">www.mhfa.com.au</a> and some factsheets/guidelines: <a href="http://www.mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines">www.mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines</a></li> <li>Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 <a href="http://www.beyondblue.org.au/">www.beyondblue.org.au</a></li> <li>Black Dog Institute: <a href="http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/">www.blackdoginstitute.org.au</a></li> <li>Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467</li> <li>Lifeline: 13 11 14</li> <li>Sane: <a href="http://www.sane.org/">www.sane.org/</a></li> <li>Headspace: 1800 650 890 <a href="http://www.headspace.org.au/">www.headspace.org.au</a> 1</li> <li>Alcohol and Drug Foundation (Drug Facts) <a href="http://www.adf.org.au/drug-facts/">www.adf.org.au/drug-facts/</a> </li> </ul> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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