LivingWell Talks: providing hope, healing and empowerment. Discover a sanctuary of resilience and transformation. Dr. Mel Baker, a survivor herself, shares her journey through trauma, weaving vulnerability and wisdom into each episode. But this podcast isn’t just about her—it’s about you. Mel creates a safe place for authentic stories from survivors, her episodes are like rare gems - it's about quality over quantity, and she's created practical tools and resources for healing.
From November 2025, Living Reflections is Mel's new podcast.
Dr Mel Baker sits down with Scott Brodie, director and horseman from the charity Horse Aid, for an insightful conversation. Mel, who served in the police and navy, medically discharged in 2015, found Scott’s program to be transformative.
Scott shares his journey of working with horses, from his time with the police Mounties to retraining Thoroughbreds after their racing careers. He discovered striking parallels between the trauma experienced by racehorses and that of military personnel and first responders. By bringing the two together, a powerful, mutual healing process unfolds.
They both stared in the award-winning film The Healing documentary, which showcases this extraordinary work. Today, Scott’s efforts have grown into Horse Aid, a charity dedicated to building hope, resilience, fostering connection, and guiding participants toward post-traumatic growth.
This is a special episode as part of Podcasthon 2025 raising awareness for Horse Aid. Horse Aid thrives on the community’s generosity to support serving and former first responders and military personnel with PTSD.
Links: The Healing (https://thehealing.com.au) documentary, Baker's & Brodie's prequel book Conflict to Hope (https://www.amazon.com.au/Conflict-Hope-Melissa-Baker/dp/B0B114BGSZ), Horse Aid (https://horseaid.org.au), and the Living Expressions (https://www.livingexpressions.com.au/podcast/) episode featuring participants’ stories.
4 Feb 2025
Embracing Paradoxical Unity: Finding Peace in the Chaos
In this long-awaited episode, Dr Mel Baker dives deep into the concept of Paradoxical Unity. Mel returns with a powerful message about living life without the need for entitlements or "you owe me" attitudes. Instead, she encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, be free of this, and find peace in the present moment.
Drawing from her own experiences of immense stress, pressure, and relived trauma, Mel shares how a simple parrot brought her back to the present, alleviating her stress and reminding her of the importance of self-care. She discusses the significance of recognising that we are not our emotions or circumstances and highlights the importance of the question, 'What is happening for you in this moment?' as a tool for reflection and grounding.
Despite the challenges, Mel continued to give and support others, finding strength in the concept of Paradoxical Unity. She shares valuable insights on how to live a satisfying life even in the midst of chaos and hopelessness.
2 Mar 2024
Hidden Truths: Breaking the Silence
In the quiet spaces where secrets fester, we find hidden truths waiting to be unveiled. This episode echoes the resilience of survivors, the power of belief and the urgent need for change. Let our voices reverberate through the silence, dismantling disbelief, and creating a world where every survivor is heard, believed and empowered.
If you would like to share your story with Dr Mel Baker, please reach out. Stories shared - echoes of resilience and healing - can break the silence and ignite change.
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