Send Me a Message! Low mood and the physical toll it takes can be crippling, halting even the best-laid plans. Although I don't suffer from these attacks as frequently as I used to, when they strike, the combination of low mood and sweating can be overwhelming. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic accoun...
Aug 08, 2024•7 min•Ep. 148
Send Me a Message! In this episode together we walk through each step of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), reflecting on the questions, the scoring process, and the results. Discover how this inventory provides clarity and direction in managing anxiety and tailoring therapy. I offer practical advice on how you can use the BAI to better understand your own anxiety and take actionable steps toward improving your mental health. Whether you're struggling with anxiety yourself or simply interested in...
Jul 22, 2024•17 min•Ep. 147
Send Me a Message! In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is therapy and counselling that will enable me to form the framework needed to not only recover from mental illness but to thrive and grow beyond. Therapy is the setting in which this phoenix will rise again, and you’re invited to come along on this journey with me! Follow my journey living with mental i...
Jul 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 146
Send Me a Message! In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is therapy and counselling that will enable me to form the framework needed to not only recover from mental illness but to thrive and grow beyond. Therapy is the setting in which this phoenix will rise again, and you’re invited to come along on this journey with me! Follow my journey living with mental i...
Jul 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 145
Send Me a Message! In this episode, join me as I navigate the whirlwind of my world, sharing insights and experiences from my ongoing mental health journey. From returning to therapy and ramping up my exercise routine to the fulfilling work I’m doing with the Black Dog Institute, including the webinars I've been presenting, there's a lot on my plate. Plus, I'm excited to announce the launch of a new series on the podcast: Intake Interviews! In these upcoming episodes, I'll be interviewing fascin...
Jul 05, 2024•14 min•Ep. 144
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, an...
Jun 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 143
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, an...
Jun 25, 2024•9 min•Ep. 142
Send Me a Message! Against all the odds, I've done it – six months without alcohol! And the difference is life-changing. Sunday mornings are mine again, and gone are the wasted days of mentally recovering from a big night out. This milestone marks a significant chapter in my sobriety journey, but it's just the beginning. Join me as I share the highs and lows of these past six months and how I've embraced this new way of living. Oh, and have I mentioned how much Kava has helped? Tune in to hear m...
Jun 13, 2024•14 min•Ep. 141
Send Me a Message! In this episode, I confront a troubling pattern that's taken hold of my life: weekends have become a time for checking out from the world and crawling within. Each weekend brings another block of dark days. Join me as I try to find answers—what's the cause? How can I fix it? This episode delves into the struggle of weekend depression and the search for solutions to reclaim my weekends and my peace of mind. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lesson...
Jun 12, 2024•12 min•Ep. 140
Send Me a Message! In this lighthearted episode, I dive into a fun and unforgettable zoo adventure that almost got out of hand. In this episode I explore the quirks of stimming from autism, the unexpected reactions from zoo staff, and how a seemingly ordinary trip turned into a memorable experience! Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!...
Jun 06, 2024•8 min•Ep. 139
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, an...
May 27, 2024•7 min•Ep. 138
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, an...
May 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 137
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, an...
May 20, 2024•17 min•Ep. 136
Send Me a Message! Withdrawals from psychoactive medications is one thing, but to add COVID on top? That just isn't fair! But that is what I am contending with right now. This has turned out to be one helluva ride so far. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorder...
May 16, 2024•7 min•Ep. 135
Send Me a Message! The tapering process has begun, and right on cue withdrawal effects have started! This could get a lot uglier before things improve. Feels like one step forwards, two steps back at the moment! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have sha...
May 16, 2024•10 min•Ep. 134
Send Me a Message! IMPORTANT: TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IF CONSIDERING REDUCING OR STOPPING MEDICATION. My (missing) plan to taper off medications is ready to go. Because of side effects, most notably memory deficits, I have decided to taper off some of my medication. In true Elliot style though I don't really have a plan. But I'm hoping this episode will at least provide the framework for one! This is a big undertaking, especially when you consider I am on eight different medications. This isn't a pr...
May 10, 2024•21 min•Ep. 133
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, an...
May 08, 2024•7 min•Ep. 132
Send Me a Message! Weddings and alcohol, aren't they just meant to be? Well not for me! As difficult as it was, the streak continues. No alcohol, no hangxiety, no embarrassment and no regrets. A great day with great people. Congrats sis! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psycho...
May 03, 2024•20 min•Ep. 131
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, an...
Apr 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 130
Send Me a Message! I am fortunate to have been nominated for the 2024 University of Newcastle Young Alumni award. This has provided a great opportunity to reflect on what I have been trying to achieve in the mental health space and the work I have put in. This episode is a bit different from the rest; it is all about positivity and positivity towards the self! And more evidence to use against my inner critic. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along ...
Apr 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 129
Send Me a Message! Dating and alcohol, sounds like a match made in heaven, right? Well not for me. I need to figure out how to date sober and I've taken a big step forward with that! With some smart thinking, being open and honest and thinking of the big plan, the streak continues.... Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, hone...
Apr 14, 2024•11 min•Ep. 128
Send Me a Message! Although social anxiety is an everyday challenge for me, I am able to minimise its impact. This is exactly what happened recently when I watched my mighty Newcastle Knights battle it out. Not only was I very vocal in the crowd, but I took my big banner as well! And the best part? We won! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are tol...
Apr 09, 2024•9 min•Ep. 127
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and ...
Mar 27, 2024•14 min•Ep. 126
Send Me a Message! My (future) brother in-laws bucks party. What could go wrong? Well, nothing! Because I successfully navigated a very high risk situation and DID NOT drink any alcohol. The streak continues. And it felt pretty easy. But I know more difficult tests are coming, and I need to keep my resolve... Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are ...
Mar 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 125
Send Me a Message! In this episode it's all about being sleep deprived. About being absolutely out on your feet but still pushing ahead, no matter what. Being extremely fatigued is not a new thing for me. In fact, I feel very uncomfortable with the uncomfortable. But what is there to show for it? And what implications does this have moving forward? Listen to hear more. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving ...
Mar 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 124
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and ...
Mar 01, 2024•16 min•Ep. 123
Send Me a Message! In this episode, I put forward my credentials as a mental health warrior by sharing how I bounced back from a severe mental health episode. Learn about the transformative power of healthy habits and routines that became crucial in my recovery. Tune in to this empowering episode and let my story be a beacon of hope and resilience on the journey to mental well-being. It is a difficult road, but if I can do it, you can too! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the har...
Feb 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 122
Send Me a Message! In this episode, I share a deeply personal journey through an acute mental health crisis. I recount the challenges faced, the strength found within, and what this all means moving forward. This episode aims to shed light on the complexities of mental health, fostering understanding and compassion. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stori...
Feb 28, 2024•21 min•Ep. 121
Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and ...
Feb 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 120
Send Me a Message! Dive into this episode where I spill the beans on the chill vibes of Kava and its sneaky anti-anxiety superpowers! I headed down the highway to Sydney for some presenter training at the Black Dog Institute, geeking out on the latest Mental Fitness research. But here's the kicker - I've got this new obsession with my own speech, and it's driving me nuts. Blame it on my OCD, I guess. Join in as I navigate Kava calmness, mental fitness exploration, and the "quirks" of my newfound...
Feb 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 119
