Show Notes
Having found out in the most awful fashion at 6 years old she was adopted, Lea struggled with challenges throughout high school. Faced with crippling depression and societal stigma, she grappled with finding her place in the world. As a mother of two boys, she wore a mask and struggled alone. She is a passionate about an individualised approach to treatment, finding your own coping strategies and the importance of feeling empowered. Lea talks about her lived experience of mental health issues and to share her personal story and the moment her life changed for the better.
LINKS & RESOURCES: Call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14 Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114 Chat live with Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au Follow @lifelineaustralia on Instagram Follow @LifelineAust on Twitter Like @LifelineAustralia on Facebook
CREDITS Hosted by Ruben Proudly presented by Lifeline Special thanks to Lea for sharing her story.
Lifeline would like to acknowledge the lives lost to suicide and recognise those who have survived suicide attempts. And those who struggle today or in the past with thoughts of suicide, mental health issues and crisis situations, we acknowledge all those who have felt the deep impact of suicide, including those who love, care and support people experiencing suicidality and those experiencing the pain and bereavement through suicide. We respect collaboration with people who have a lived or living experience of suicide and mental health issues and value their contribution to the work we do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More from Holding on to Hope
Mark is a men's mental health speaker, husband, father of three, and someone who has spent much of his life searching for a sense of belonging. Growing up in New Zealand, Mark struggled with feelings of shame and not being enough. Over the years he looked for answers in sport, alcohol, achievement, relationships, and anything that might fill the gap he felt inside. At 20 years old, a drink-driving crash changed the course of his life. His friend Tao suffered life-changing injuries, and Mark was sent to prison. What followed were years marked by grief, addiction, depression, and periods where life felt increasingly difficult to carry. Mark's life looks very different. Through recovery, fatherhood, running, and learning to understand himself in new ways, he has found a sense of purpose he never thought possible. He joins us to share his story of accountability, resilience, and what it means to keep holding on when hope feels far away. This episode features a guest sharing their personal lived experience. The language they use reflects their own journey and may differ from Lifeline's terminology or current best practice language around suicide. While not all views or language used in this episode reflect those of Lifeline, we believe it's important that people can tell their stories in their own words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this epsideo of Holding on to Hope, Yasmin, a psychology student, former Lifeline Crisis Supporter and someone who knows firsthand what it means to reach out for help in the middle of the night.
Stephen is a husband, father of three, teacher, motorcycle rider, and recently became a published author with his book Under the Helmet.
On this episode of Holding on to Hope we are joined by Tim. Tim is a speaker, mentor, philanthropist, and internationally recognised leader in positive psychology and mental health. From the outside, Tim built a successful career and meaningful life, but privately he was struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts for many years.
On this episode of Holding on to Hope, Rochelle, founder of the fashion label Rocky Rafaela, a brand born from resilience, creativity, and an extraordinary journey of survival.