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Make Some Noise

by Karly Nimmo

Make Some Noise is not a mental health podcast. It’s also not an art podcast. Make Some Noise is not a prescription for happiness. Make Some Noise is conversations about prioritising creative expression as a tool for self actualisation.Creative expression is an important part of staying connected to yourself and expressing your emotions in healthy ways. In times gone by creativity was an integral part of community life: we sang, we danced and we created (weaving baskets, creating costumes, etc) and these days it’s an after thought. Something we do if and when we finish everything else on our to-do lists.Karly Nimmo is setting out to change that. She wants to bring what is seen as ‘frivolous’ and ‘indulgent’ to the forefront. Make it a priority. In Make Some Noise Karly explores whether there are legit links between how we live today and the epidemic levels of mental health issues we are currently experiencing.Join us for conversations with professionals in the mental health space; p

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Episodes

  1. This is the end

    After 25 incredible podcasts, Karly Nimmo decides to put Make Some Noise to rest. During this episode she shares a little about how she came to the decision and what lead her to choose to walk away.

  2. Being your creative authentic self with Phoebe Kuhn

    Today, on Make Some Noise we meet Phoebe Kuhn, a Journalist, Filmmaker, Soon-to-be-Author, Creative Storyteller, Anthropologist & Coach all in one. She works with chronically depressed women who long to be in the spotlight – those who are ready to be seen, transformed and broken free. She brings...

  3. Storytelling and the traps of entrepreneurship with Brittany Hammond

    Brittany Hammond is a producer- film maker, founder of Untamed Productions and the host of the Brand, Interrupted™ Podcast. She works with actors, musicians, authors and entrepreneurs to tap into the #WhiteHotTruth of their message and use their story to create a movement, an impact and an…

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  4. The importance of play with Jessica Mcilveen

    Meet Jessica Mcilveen, a qualified Social Worker and Children's Yoga and Meditation teacher who is revolutionizing the service options for children with special needs and those affected by trauma. In this episode of Make Some Noise, Karly and Jessica chat about the importance of play. They talk...

  5. Travel as a way of knowing liking and trusting yourself with Jo Murphy

    Today, on Make Some Noise we meet Jo Murphy, a freelance social media specialist and digital nomad. She is helping business owners to get more confident and creative on social media. In this episode of Make Some Noise, Karly and Jo talk about traveling and many other things. Jo shares her amazing...

  6. Playing the role of you with Callie Brown

    Meet Callie Brown, a Clarity Coach and soul stimulator. Callie supports women to connect, articulate and celebrate their core essence and nature. Awakening conscious choice, possibility and a heart inspired direction to open up an intentional daily life that feels deeply aligned and really good!…

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  7. Perfectionism and podcasting as a form of expression and activism

    Today, on Make Some Noise we meet Julie Neale, a podcaster and founder of Mother’s Quest. Julie honours both the meaning and the mess of life and parenthood and believes our children and youth challenge us to grow into our best selves. She is on a mission to live a truly E.P.I.C. life and…

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  8. East meets West - Psychiatry and Higher Purpose

    Meet Dr. Marianne van den Broek, a psychiatrist and coach who helps ambitious women achieve their goals by remembering who they truly are. Marianne spent 9 years working in academia as a researcher (PhD) and clinician (MD). Meanwhile, she had 2 children in 1 year. In this episode, Karly and...

  9. Cultivating a healthy relationship to self with Nicole Gibson

    Today, on Make Some Noise we meet Nicole Gibson, a multi-award winning social entrepreneur, but she prefers to see herself as an unstoppable messenger of love and human potential. Nicole's mission is to gain collective participation in conversations that offer new possibility and new vision…

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  10. Speaking up, privilege and art as a form of activism with Shaun D'Souza

    Today, on Make Some Noise, Karly chats with Shaun D'souza; an LGBTIQ+ artivist and youth worker. Shaun is a non-binary, bisexual, patriarchy smashing person of colour and migrant from India who has been thriving in Brisbane for the past two years. Their current projects include advocating against...

  11. Validation and rejection with Lisa Orkin

    Meet Lisa Orkin, an award-winning comedy radio producer and filmmaker. In her role as Creative Director for the award-winning Radio Ranch, Lisa has over 15 years experience in copywriting, scripting, audio production and voice acting in both traditional and digital media. In this episode, Karly…

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  12. Karine Bell - Culture and history and how it shapes our lived experience

    Today, on Make Some Noise we meet Karine Bell, a Somatic Educator and Certified Mindfulness Instructor. She is also an anthropologist by training bringing culture and history to bear on an understanding of how a disconnection from the body has shaped our lived experience. In this episode, Karly…

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  13. Sanchia Marshall - Post Natal Depression and Art as Business

    Meet Sanchia Marshall, a watercolour artist from Brisbane. After having children, Sanchia went through post-natal depression which led her to rekindle her love of drawing, and she rediscovered the joy of painting with acrylics and watercolours. In this episode, Karly and Sanchia talk about the…

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  14. Birth Trauma Disconnection from your body and Dance

    Today, on Make Some Noise we meet Sharon Pakir, a speaker, trainer, coach and facilitator. She is a director of The Trailblazer Tribe — a company that helps its clients achieve personal, professional, and business growth. In this episode, Sharon shares her incredible story with us. Sharon and…

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  15. Embracing the Mighty Ugly in the Art of Creation

    Today, on Make Some Noise, we meet Kim Werker, a writer and editor. She is the author of half a dozen crochet books and Make It Mighty Ugly, a guide to vanquishing creative demons. In this episode, Kim and Karly chat about the ways to realize that there are no rules in creativity other than those...

  16. Engineer to Art Therapist with Lina Carvajal

    Lina Carvajal is a professionally-certified Life Coach, Art Therapist and Counsellor. She has worked as an Engineer in Colombia before coming to Australia and begun her journey through art therapy. In this episode, Lina and Karly chat about making positive changes in life. Lina inspires us with…

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  17. Death and dying and grief and joy and art with Bronwyn Ward

    Meet Bronwyn Ward, a drawing and printmaking artist and arts and health practitioner. Bronwyn lived in England for thirteen years where she worked as both an artist and a palliative care therapist. And today's conversation explores the huge role that art can play in helping improve our death...

  18. Making sweet music from your trauma and grief with Shawn Madden

    Meet Shawn Madden, a talented musician who brings the gift of song to his clients by collaboratively writing the song their heart is calling to have written. In this episode, Shawn and Karly talk about the role of music and community in our lives. Shawn inspires us to acknowledge and connect with...

  19. Burn out, adrenal fatigue and exploring yourself through art with Bel Ryan

    Today, on Make Some Noise, we meet Bel Ryan, an Art Therapist with a wealth of experience in supporting youth, cancer patients and patients in palliative care. Bel has a passion for providing innovative workplace wellbeing programs after witnessing burnout and vicarious trauma in her own work....

  20. What is creative somatic experiencing - with Rachel Penn

    After spending thousands on conventional therapy and hitting many road blocks in her own healing journey, Rachel Penn met an art therapist, who turned her life around in just two sessions. Rachel swore to herself that she would follow a similar path once she felt she had healed enough to be of...

  21. Kids, anxiety and art therapy and Mum's and creativity

    Karly speaks with the wildly creative and intelligent Anna Kellerman – educational psychologist, registered art therapist and entrepreneur who is passionate about art, kids, sharing and disrupting mother guilt. The women explore the process and benefits of art therapy for children and inspire you...

  22. Wiggle It - Dance your way out of depression with Lilly Wang

    Lilly Wang is a social entrepreneur and mental health advocate who has discovered the magic of moving her body to move her mental state. In this interview with Karly Nimmo, she shares her experiences with grief, depression and anxiety, and lays bare all the tools that have supported her. 2:03…

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  23. Bonus Ep - More of the backstory

    Karly brings you this bonus episode sharing more of her own personal journey through depression and anxiety and dives further into what brought her to open up these conversations around creativity and self expression. For Karly, her chosen vehicle for creative expression, is her voice. And this...

  24. Music expression as a tool for minimising sensory processing issues and anxiety

    Allison Davies is a brain care specialist, Neurologic Music Therapist, educator, advocate, speaker, mum and wife. Today Allison chats with Karly about her lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder, and shares tips and tricks for reducing overwhelm and tools for...

  25. Bravery, Courage and Creativity with Emily Ann Peterson of Bare Naked Bravery

    Karly chats with Emily Ann Peterson - songwriter, creative consultant, bestselling author of “Bare Naked Bravery” - about the bravery and courage it takes to be your creative self. 3:15 Karly introduces her guest and Emily provides a little background on how she came to write Bare Naked Bravery....

  26. Welcome to Make Some Noise

    After a 10 year journey through the challenges of depression and anxiety, Karly Nimmo (host of the No.1 iTunes hit, Karlosophies) is exploring all things creativity, self expression and mental wellbeing on this brand new podcast, Make Some Noise. In future episodes, Karly will be chatting with...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Make Some Noise is not a mental health podcast. It’s also not an art podcast. Make Some Noise is not a prescription for happiness. Make Some Noise is conversations about prioritising creative expression as a tool for self actualisation.Creative expression is an important part of staying connected to yourself and expressing your emotions in healthy ways. In times gone by creativity was an integral part of community life: we sang, we danced and we created (weaving baskets, creating costumes, etc) and these days it’s an after thought. Something we do if and when we finish everything else on our to-do lists.Karly Nimmo is setting out to change that. She wants to bring what is seen as ‘frivolous’ and ‘indulgent’ to the forefront. Make it a priority. In Make Some Noise Karly explores whether there are legit links between how we live today and the epidemic levels of mental health issues we are currently experiencing.Join us for conversations with professionals in the mental health space; p

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Make Some Noise is not a mental health podcast. It’s also not an art podcast. Make Some Noise is not a prescription for happiness. Make Some Noise is conversations about prioritising creative expression as a tool for self actualisation.Creative expression is an important part of staying connected...

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Make Some Noise is created and hosted by Karly Nimmo.
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