60 acast.com Need a lift mate? https://shows.acast.com/need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast en Paul Stone mental health,regional queensland,uplifting stories,regional stories,western queensland,wellbeing,kylie armstrong,nicole evans,rhealth,tony tonka toholke,stuart gordon,luke chaplain ,wqphn,mental health tips,depression Head To Health Western Queensland stories to boost your mood and lift your day On NEED A LIFT MATE? we meet Western Queenslanders who have faced some of the toughest challenges the bush can throw at you and not only survived .. but thrived.


Find out how they have overcome the obstacles in their lives, their favourite way to wind down and how they look after their own wellbeing PLUS their favourite musical mood boosters for long drives.


Wherever you're listening - on the road, on a machine in the paddock or on the way home from work - settle back and join Paul Stone in this podcast series brought to you by Head to Health for a clearer tomorrow 


If anything on this podcast has caused you concern and you feel like you need to have a yarn with someone, there's always someone ready to support you and Head to Health is a great starting point. If you're not exactly sure of what you need, they'll guide you in the right direction. Call Head to Health on 1800 595 212.

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]]> On NEED A LIFT MATE? we meet Western Queenslanders who have faced some of the toughest challenges the bush can throw at you and not only survived .. but thrived.


Find out how they have overcome the obstacles in their lives, their favourite way to wind down and how they look after their own wellbeing PLUS their favourite musical mood boosters for long drives.


Wherever you're listening - on the road, on a machine in the paddock or on the way home from work - settle back and join Paul Stone in this podcast series brought to you by Head to Health for a clearer tomorrow 


If anything on this podcast has caused you concern and you feel like you need to have a yarn with someone, there's always someone ready to support you and Head to Health is a great starting point. If you're not exactly sure of what you need, they'll guide you in the right direction. Call Head to Health on 1800 595 212.

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]]> false Paul Stone info+65d8065befcf5f0016d62dcf@mg-eu.acast.com 65d8065befcf5f0016d62dcf need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1708654853677-3870d8b440e4384f5b8313e1774a87be.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast Need a lift mate? ConnectedLE: connection is key for Kylie Armstrong and Nicole Evans ConnectedLE: connection is key for Kylie Armstrong and Nicole Evans Wed, 22 May 2024 01:04:38 GMT 25:42 65dd7a378e54ea001629d85d false https://shows.acast.com/need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast/episodes/connectedle-kylie-armstrong-and-nicole-evans 65dd7a378e54ea001629d85d 65d8065befcf5f0016d62dcf connectedle-kylie-armstrong-and-nicole-evans How a family friendship and life challenges led to an award winning mental health initiative full 1 5 "Connection is key. Connection matters. Warm quality relationships are number one for our mental health." Nicole Evans - Co-founder ConnectedLE


"The more we talk about it, the more we normalise it, the more we are able to have those vital conversations." Kylie Armstrong - Co-founder ConnectedLE


Nicole Evans and Kylie Armstrong can't "officially" be called Western Queenslanders but they have spent so much time in the patch it feels like a second home. Crossing the length and breadth of the region, sharing their innovative take on mental health and wellbeing support, their work has given them valuable insights into the everyday things we can do to boost our mental health.


Their business ConnectedLE is a unique training program built on stories of lived experience and they were recently named as state winners in the prestigious Telstra Business Awards.


Listen to this episode of Need a lift mate? to find out:

*why keeping your phone out of the bedroom is vital to good mental health

*what sugar does to your brain

*how many minutes of exercise you need to boost your mood

*and why walking with a friend is the perfect antidote to depression.


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love turning up when they need an audio mental health boost.

The podcast that Kylie and Nicole love is The Imperfects.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au


#mentalhealth #connectedle #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #livedexperience #wqphn #wellbeing

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]]> "Connection is key. Connection matters. Warm quality relationships are number one for our mental health." Nicole Evans - Co-founder ConnectedLE


"The more we talk about it, the more we normalise it, the more we are able to have those vital conversations." Kylie Armstrong - Co-founder ConnectedLE


Nicole Evans and Kylie Armstrong can't "officially" be called Western Queenslanders but they have spent so much time in the patch it feels like a second home. Crossing the length and breadth of the region, sharing their innovative take on mental health and wellbeing support, their work has given them valuable insights into the everyday things we can do to boost our mental health.


Their business ConnectedLE is a unique training program built on stories of lived experience and they were recently named as state winners in the prestigious Telstra Business Awards.


Listen to this episode of Need a lift mate? to find out:

*why keeping your phone out of the bedroom is vital to good mental health

*what sugar does to your brain

*how many minutes of exercise you need to boost your mood

*and why walking with a friend is the perfect antidote to depression.


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love turning up when they need an audio mental health boost.

The podcast that Kylie and Nicole love is The Imperfects.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au


#mentalhealth #connectedle #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #livedexperience #wqphn #wellbeing

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]]> <![CDATA[Tanzania to Tambo: Stuart Gordon's epic journey to bring wellbeing to the Australian bush]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 01:02:26 GMT 30:50 65d838df7a68e70017c760f2 false https://shows.acast.com/need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast/episodes/stuart-gordon-epic-journey-to-bring-wellbeing-to-the-bush 65d838df7a68e70017c760f2 65d8065befcf5f0016d62dcf stuart-gordon-epic-journey-to-bring-wellbeing-to-the-bush full 1 4 "People can heal in the same way that you can heal a broken shoulder from a buster on a motorbike or a car accident, you're able to recover. We've got more and more people who are happy to talk about their experiences because it is life changing and they get back to who they really want to be and who they are and they heal." Stuart Gordon, Co-founder Petraichor Partners consultancy.


There are certain people in life who make an impression on you the first time you meet them, and have a long lasting impact. Stuart Gordon is one such bloke. The former CEO of the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (a body that commissions health services for around 70,000 people across almost a million square kilometres of the state) is a local legend and has a deep commitment and passion for improving the physical and mental health of people in the bush.


A self-confessed Slim Dusty tragic, Stuart has spent long stretches of time on the road travelling the state, meeting and yarning with people from all walks of life. Join Paul Stone on Need a lift Mate? for this insightful discussion into the causes and impacts of mental health issues in rural and remote areas.


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love turning up when they need a mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au




#ruralmentalhealth #stuartgordon #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #suicide

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]]> "People can heal in the same way that you can heal a broken shoulder from a buster on a motorbike or a car accident, you're able to recover. We've got more and more people who are happy to talk about their experiences because it is life changing and they get back to who they really want to be and who they are and they heal." Stuart Gordon, Co-founder Petraichor Partners consultancy.


There are certain people in life who make an impression on you the first time you meet them, and have a long lasting impact. Stuart Gordon is one such bloke. The former CEO of the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (a body that commissions health services for around 70,000 people across almost a million square kilometres of the state) is a local legend and has a deep commitment and passion for improving the physical and mental health of people in the bush.


A self-confessed Slim Dusty tragic, Stuart has spent long stretches of time on the road travelling the state, meeting and yarning with people from all walks of life. Join Paul Stone on Need a lift Mate? for this insightful discussion into the causes and impacts of mental health issues in rural and remote areas.


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love turning up when they need a mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au




#ruralmentalhealth #stuartgordon #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #suicide

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]]> Bucking broncos, bushrangers and better mental health with farmer and filmmaker Luke Chaplain Bucking broncos, bushrangers and better mental health with farmer and filmmaker Luke Chaplain Wed, 22 May 2024 00:58:26 GMT 20:18 65d82c2242e010001614eec5 false https://shows.acast.com/need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast/episodes/bucking-broncos-better-mental-health-luke-chaplain 65d82c2242e010001614eec5 65d8065befcf5f0016d62dcf bucking-broncos-better-mental-health-luke-chaplain The Western Queensland creative making mental health part of his amazing life story. full 1 3 "It can be a very vulnerable thing to talk about your mental health and that's okay, and I don't think you should be forced to. I think you should only do what's comfortable. I have seen therapists before. I have listened to podcasts, and it's not really that scary." Luke Chaplain, Filmmaker.


Luke Chaplin is a bloke who epitomises the "have a go" attitude we love in Western Queensland. At just 33 years old he's already done a lot for a young man. He's a former champion saddle bronc rider. He's developing cutting edge grazing techniques and he's even got himself involved in the movie making business. Wherever his passion takes him, he'll give it a good hard crack. And like many in the Western Queensland patch, Luke's also faced a few bumps in the road with his mental health, which he's more than happy to talk about on Need a lift mate?


Find out his favourite songs for a musical mental health boost, his ADHD superpower, why riding broncos is good for your head and and even a sneak peek into mustering using drone technology!


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love turning up when they need a mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au



#farmermentalhealth #farmingstories #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #suicide

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]]> "It can be a very vulnerable thing to talk about your mental health and that's okay, and I don't think you should be forced to. I think you should only do what's comfortable. I have seen therapists before. I have listened to podcasts, and it's not really that scary." Luke Chaplain, Filmmaker.


Luke Chaplin is a bloke who epitomises the "have a go" attitude we love in Western Queensland. At just 33 years old he's already done a lot for a young man. He's a former champion saddle bronc rider. He's developing cutting edge grazing techniques and he's even got himself involved in the movie making business. Wherever his passion takes him, he'll give it a good hard crack. And like many in the Western Queensland patch, Luke's also faced a few bumps in the road with his mental health, which he's more than happy to talk about on Need a lift mate?


Find out his favourite songs for a musical mental health boost, his ADHD superpower, why riding broncos is good for your head and and even a sneak peek into mustering using drone technology!


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love turning up when they need a mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au



#farmermentalhealth #farmingstories #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #suicide

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]]> Self care in a crisis with Sisters of the North Charity Co-founder Susan Dowling Self care in a crisis with Sisters of the North Charity Co-founder Susan Dowling Wed, 22 May 2024 00:47:54 GMT 25:32 65d814300276f60016e536fa false https://shows.acast.com/need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast/episodes/self-care-in-a-crisis-susan-dowling 65d814300276f60016e536fa 65d8065befcf5f0016d62dcf self-care-in-a-crisis-susan-dowling How an inland tsunami taught Susan to take time for herself full 1 2 "It was devastating. We were already on our knees from a crippling drought. If I'm really honest, in hindsight, I probably didn't look after myself very well. I also wanted to appear to be strong so that people could trust me to do the job that I set out to do." Susan Dowling - Co-founder Sisters of the North Charity


In 2019, a massive downpour in Northwest Queensland's cattle country caused a huge flood, which engulfed massive tracts of land. The torrential rain didn't stop for 10 whole days, and for the livestock that survived the flood, there was a hammer blow to come with unseasonably cold winds that caused temperatures to plummet and more cattle to die. Enter Western Queensland's Susan Dowling, who could probably best be described as a reluctant hero. She, with her friends and collaborators, sprung into action and raised well over a million dollars to help patch lives back together. Susan helped many people repair their shattered mental health, but now that the drama has subsided, she's reflected on the impact that episode had on her own wellbeing.


She shares her thoughts on purpose, resilIence and giving back, the things she wished she'd done at the height of the crisis PLUS her favourite driving songs featuring Robbie Williams, The Boss and INXS.


Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? for a musical mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au



#regionalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #charity #mentalhealthcharity #founderstory

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]]> "It was devastating. We were already on our knees from a crippling drought. If I'm really honest, in hindsight, I probably didn't look after myself very well. I also wanted to appear to be strong so that people could trust me to do the job that I set out to do." Susan Dowling - Co-founder Sisters of the North Charity


In 2019, a massive downpour in Northwest Queensland's cattle country caused a huge flood, which engulfed massive tracts of land. The torrential rain didn't stop for 10 whole days, and for the livestock that survived the flood, there was a hammer blow to come with unseasonably cold winds that caused temperatures to plummet and more cattle to die. Enter Western Queensland's Susan Dowling, who could probably best be described as a reluctant hero. She, with her friends and collaborators, sprung into action and raised well over a million dollars to help patch lives back together. Susan helped many people repair their shattered mental health, but now that the drama has subsided, she's reflected on the impact that episode had on her own wellbeing.


She shares her thoughts on purpose, resilIence and giving back, the things she wished she'd done at the height of the crisis PLUS her favourite driving songs featuring Robbie Williams, The Boss and INXS.


Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? for a musical mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au



#regionalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate #charity #mentalhealthcharity #founderstory

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]]> <![CDATA[Conversation Starter: how Tony "Tonka" Toholke turned his life (and his mental health) around ]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 00:42:47 GMT 26:33 65d812cf3b0504001774faf5 false https://shows.acast.com/need-a-lift-mate-mental-health-help-and-wellbeing-podcast/episodes/mental-health-conversation-starter-tony-tonka-toholke 65d812cf3b0504001774faf5 65d8065befcf5f0016d62dcf mental-health-conversation-starter-tony-tonka-toholke full 1 1 Trigger warning: this podcast touches on themes of #depression and #suicide. If you need support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36

For more help finding the right service contact Head to Health on 1800 595 212


"I was drinking a bottle of rum a night, 140 kilos, living out of hot boxes. Missed out on a promotion at work and that really hit me hard. I figured out that my mental health wasn't in that great a shape." Tony Toholke


Meet the local fundraising hero who won the Mount Isa Rodeo Queen Quest and went on to start life saving conversations in Western Queensland.


Tony Toholke, known as Tonka, looks and sounds like your everyday knockabout Aussie bloke, but he's also a very generous man who's done more than many to shine a light on the challenges of maintaining good mental health. He's been an outspoken advocate and a vital sounding board to many people going through a rough patch, drawing on some of his own challenges in life and the lessons he's learnt along the way. Find out his favourite ways to wind down and the places he loves to visit when he needs a lift.


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love listening to when they need a mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au


#mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate

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]]> Trigger warning: this podcast touches on themes of #depression and #suicide. If you need support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36

For more help finding the right service contact Head to Health on 1800 595 212


"I was drinking a bottle of rum a night, 140 kilos, living out of hot boxes. Missed out on a promotion at work and that really hit me hard. I figured out that my mental health wasn't in that great a shape." Tony Toholke


Meet the local fundraising hero who won the Mount Isa Rodeo Queen Quest and went on to start life saving conversations in Western Queensland.


Tony Toholke, known as Tonka, looks and sounds like your everyday knockabout Aussie bloke, but he's also a very generous man who's done more than many to shine a light on the challenges of maintaining good mental health. He's been an outspoken advocate and a vital sounding board to many people going through a rough patch, drawing on some of his own challenges in life and the lessons he's learnt along the way. Find out his favourite ways to wind down and the places he loves to visit when he needs a lift.


Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love listening to when they need a mental health boost.


For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au


#mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #tipsformentalhealth #headtohealth #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthhelp #westernqueensland #needaliftmate

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