All Episodes

In Conversation with Jarrod Sandell-Hay, Vice-President, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) – Serious concerns as the government takes for granted the needs of people with disabilities.

In Conversation with Dr Evelyne Tadros - Psychosocial Supports and the NDIS – “No Exit without a Safety Net.”

In Conversation with Kristy Turnbull - “It’s time to stop the Birds and Bees talk” – Sex Education is about Bodies and Boundaries.

In Conversation with Natalie Nguyen - $14.6 million funding to strengthen responses to allergy crisis in Australia - Lived Experience Perspective.

In Conversation with Dr Sandra Vale - $14.6 million funding to strengthen responses to allergy crisis in Australia.

In Conversation with Albert Jamae, Actor, Performer, Film Maker and Author – Shaping Tomorrows’ Man.

World Bi-Polar Day 30th March 2026 - In Conversation - James Gray, Principal Coordinator BiPolar Australia.

NDIS Reforms – Community Calls for Clarity - In Conversation - Megan Spindler-Smith, Acting CEO, People with Disabilities Australia.

The Campaign for a Human Rights Act for NSW - In Conversation with Tim Heffernan, Former Deputy Mental Health Commissioner for NSW, Chair of ‘Being’, Long-Term Peer worker.

Thriving Kids and I Can Assessments – What Do The NDIS Changes Mean for Families and Neurodiverse Kids? In Conversation with Sarah James, The Sensory Specialist.

In Conversation with Karen Viggers, Australian Author, Veterinarian and Podcaster – Australian Stories for Glorious Holiday Reading.

In Conversation with Dr Georgia Van Toorn, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales – The Potential Impacts of Computer-based decision-making on NDIS Participants.

In Conversation with Josh Hewitt, Client Services Director at EveryMan, Canberra – ‘Estrangement, What Is It and How Can We Address It’.

In Conversation with Professor Pat Dudgeon, 2025 Recipient, Australian National Mental Health Prize - First Nations Mental Health, Well-being and Suicide Prevention.

In Conversation with Chris Gambian, Executive Officer, Australians for Mental Health - Compass Landmark Report – Australians Attitudes towards Mental Health.

Gambling Harm Risk – ‘An Every Day of the Year Concern’ - In Conversation with Markus Fischer Lived Experience Coordinator, Relationships Australia Regions, ACT GSS.

In Conversation with Michael Simic, 2025 Canberra Artist of the Year - 'In the Belly of the Whale'.

‘NOT, Just Harmless Fun’ - In Conversation with Kate Seselja, Co-Chair of GHLEE- Gambling Harm Lived Experience Experts.

Energising Your Life - In Conversation with Vivien Sinclair, Horticultural and Occupational Therapist – Healing through Gardening, Nature, Plants and Dirt Therapy.

Creating Change for Better Community Well-Being Every Day - In Conversation with Chris Gambian, Executive Director, Australians for Mental Health.

In Conversation with Debbie Swibel, Author - Suicide: Hope Beyond the Darkness.

In Conversation with Kate Colvin, CEO Homelessness Australia - Child Homelessness Crisis in Australia – Vulnerability, Risk and Suicidality.

In Conversation with John Macmillan, CEO Yfoundations - Child Homelessness Crisis in Australia – Vulnerability, Risk and Suicidality.

In Conversation - Ingrid Roche, Accredited Allergy Dietician - Keeping Kids Safe and Well-fed - National Allergy, Nutrition Training for Childcare Staff Shar

In Conversation with Elliott Fox, Emerging Canberra Artist – Art, Inspiration, Advocating for Rescue Greyhounds and Raising Awareness.

National Homelessness Week 2025 - Shayne Herriott, Chief Operating Officer , Orange Sky Australia

In Conversation with Jennifer Tierney, Executive Officer, Australia, Médcins San Frontières (MSF) Australia – The Genocide in Gaza.

In Conversation with Greg Aldridge, OAM, CEO Everyman and Josh Hewitt, Manager of Justice Transitions & Violence Prevention Services – Providing Support to Men with High & Complex Needs in the ACT

In Conversation with Michael Simic, Musician and Artist - Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen – Journey Through the Land of Shadows.

Susi Tegen, CEO, National Rural Health Alliance – “Proposed NDIS travel allowance cuts, a blow to rural providers and people with a disability.”

In Conversation – Koen Jansens, former Paralympian – National Wheelchair Basketball League.

In Conversation with Shaun Pianta, Paralympian and brand ambassador for atWork Australia – Future Success for Organisations - The Critical Role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Kate Colvin CEO, Homelessness Australia – The Well-being Impacts of Long-Term Housing Insecurity and Homelessness.

In Conversation - Mark Wadie, Education Program Manager Menslink – Building Community and Helping Young Men to Step Up.

Hearing and Advocating the Voices of Young People Affected By Violence - In Conversation with Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, CEO, ANROWS.

What Does It Take To Make A Reader - In Conversation with Megan Daley, Teacher, Librarian and Author

In Conversation with Dr Meredith Nash - Sexual Harassment and Gender Equity - The Drive to Respond to Gendered Violence

Water Safety Awareness & Education - Rivers, Creeks, Lakes, Oceans & Pools - In Conversation - Lucas Hayden, Regional Manager, Royal Life Saving Australia ACT.

In Conversation with Michael Bayliss, Sustainable Populations’ Australia (SPA) - Trump Administration Funding Cuts - Impact on Women's Rights and Global Support Agencies & Family Planning Services.

In Conversation with Eryn Marshall, Local Emerging Artist - Recovery and Healing from an Eating Disorder through Art Practice.

In Conversation with Sammy Moynihan, Artistic Director - 'Stages of Empathy' Transformative Theatre Project

Community Options to transition out of Commonwealth funded Aged Care Services and NDIS Services - Brian Corley, CEO, Community Options ACT.

States and Territories Delay the Roll-out of Foundational Supports for People Living with Disaibilities - Trinity Ford, President, People with Disabilities Australia (PWDA)

Mandatory 'Bring Your Own Device' for Students and the Digital Divide - Caroline McDaid, CEO of WorkVentures

In Conversation - Peter Heggie, Carer Co-Chair, National Mental Health Consumer Carer Forum - Are the NDIS reforms really about ‘Choice, Control and Empowerment’ of People Living with a Disability?

In Conversation with Sonia Di Mezza – CEO, Migrant and Refugee Resettlement Services (MARRS) ACT – Support and Welcome - Migrant Health and Well-being.

In Conversation with Dale Barlow, Masters of Music – Internationally renowned Australian Jazz Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Clarinettist, Flautist and Composer.

In Conversation with Howard Conkey, Canberra Journalist, Author and former political advisor about his book – Tad’s Legacy.

In Conversation with Vesna Cvjeticanin, 2xx Radio Presenter for Mediation Today and Serbia My Heart, editor of ‘An Unexpected Life’.

In Conversation with Amanda Hughes, Bachelor Science Psychology, Master of Music Therapy Director of Rhythm and Bloom Music Therapy.

In Conversation with Maree Patsouras – PhD Candidate from the Centre of Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University.

In Conversation with Mel Greenhalgh - The Art of Saying No and Setting Boundaries for Safety, Self-Care and Greater Well-being.

In Conversation with Ben Drysdale, Musician, Community Arts Worker & Co-CEO Rebus Theatre - Living with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

In Conversation with Dr Susanne Ilschner - Promoting Awareness of Endometriosis through Art.

In Conversation with Jessica Grahame - World Sexual Health Day 4th September 2023 - Consent – Unpacking Affirmative Consent, power dynamics in sexual and intimate relationships.

Child Protection Week - 4th September 2023 - In Conversation with Thomas McIntyre, Executive Director of Service Strategy and Growth at ‘Act for Kids’

Energising Your Life - In Conversation with Kellie Hermes, certified birth and postpartum doula

In Conversation with Andrew Aspinall - Fundraising Bike Ride and Recovery from PTSD through the Veterans Surf Project on the South Coast of Australia

Naidoc Week 2023 - For Our Elders - Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt proud Yamatji, Noongar Elder, Author and Artist about her latest book, Old Nana Quokka - Caring for Country

Energising Your Life - Matt Pepar chats with Neil Shepherd of Inner Synergy - What is mindfulness and how can it help me manage difficult emotions and improve my wellbeing?

In Conversation with Sarah Wilson, Executive Operations Manager at Multicultural Communities Council of the Illawarra - Supports and Services for CaLD Communities in Focus.

In Conversation with Hamza Vayani, Chair of World Wellness Group - The national multicultural health line - Multicultural Health Connect.

Professor Michael Cowley, Obesity Expert, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute - Why Ozempic is vital to Well-being for People Living with Diabetes, Chronic Conditions & Obesity.

Energising Your Life - In Conversation with Emmalee Pepar, Tapping Practitioner - Tapping for Well-being.

Does Research Matter? - In Conversation with Australian National Mental Health Professional Award Winner 2022 – Alan Woodward.

In Conversation with Donna Stanley - Australian National Mental Health Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Award Winner 2022

In Conversation with Gary Thorpe OAM - Australian National Mental Health Community Hero Award Winner 2022.

In Conversation with Scientia Professor Jill Bennett, Director of the Big Anxiety Research Centre (BARC), University of NSW (UNSW) - Using the Arts to Research Lived Experience of Mental Illness.

Perinatal Awareness Week - 6th – 12th November 2022 - In Conversation with Craig Anderson - Personal Lived Experiences of Post-Natal Depression.

Perinatal Awareness Week - 6th – 12th November 2022 - In Conversation with Cathy Ngo - Personal Lived Experiences of Post-Natal Depression.

Perinatal Awareness Week 6th – 12th November 2022 - In Conversation with Dr Yvonne Luxford, CEO Perinatal Wellbeing Centre ACT

In Conversation with Radhiah Chowdhury about 'Admissions' an Anthology of Lived and Living Experience of Mental Illness in Australia.

In Conversation with Leisa Keen – Juggling Life as a Professional Musician, Musical Theatre Producer, Singer, Music Teacher and Mum and Carer for two sons with Autism.

In Conversation with Simon Jarvis, CEO of Mentoring Men.

Stories of Resilience and Strength - In Conversation with Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt proud Yamatji, Noongar Elder, Author and Artist - Her Story and Recovery through Art and Writing.

In Conversation with Rachel Green, CEO, SANE Australia – Providing Accessible, Ongoing Mental Health Support for People with Complex Needs.

Julie Tongs, OAM, CEO, Winnunga Nimmityjah - Housing Program - Impact on ACT Indigenous Families; Over-representation of Aboriginal People in the Justice System, Systemic Racism.

In Conversation with Dr Emma Campbell, CEO ACTCOSS – Housing Growth and Renewal Program Update and Planning a City around the needs of its most vulnerable citizens.

Stories of Resilience and Strength - In Conversation with Gary Todd, writer, boxing veteran and author of ‘Annie’s Boy’.

Stories of Resilience and Strength - – In Conversation with Jason Ball, Activist, beyondblue Ambassador and founder of Pride Cup.

In Conversation with Dean Widders NRL Indigenous Pathways Manager – NRL Indigenous Pathways - National Reconciliation Week 27th May – 3rd June 2022

In Conversation with Markus Fischer - Recovering from Alcohol and Gambling Addiction, a personal story.

In Conversation with Andy Fermo, Co-founder of Invisible Injuries – Homeless Heroes – Australian Veterans, PTSD and Homelessness.

The Voices of Gambling Harm Project - In Conversation with Markus Fischer, Peer Support Worker, Relationship’s Australia Canberra, & John Dickson, Programs & Delivery Manager MIEACT.

Heartless Implementation of the ACT public housing renewal program - Comments by Dr Emma Campbell CEO, ACT Council of Social Services

In Conversation with Father Wally Kalinecki and Father Paul Nulley - Praying for Peace and Spiritual Unity - Bringing comfort for communities affected by the War in Ukraine.

In Conversation with Canberra Songwriter, Fred Smith – Charity Fundraising Concert for Afghan Evacuees - Grief, Loss, Remembrance, Thanks.

In Conversation with Kevin Gaynor, 3CR 855AM Melbourne – Neo-liberalism; Libertarianism & Covid-19 Lockdowns; Housing Affordability and Challenges for low income earners.

Does Research Matter? - Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli, Gender & Sexuality Studies Research Network, Deakin University - Discrimination & Affirmation for the Multicultural & Multifaith LGTBIQ+ Community

In Conversation with Maeve Castles, Head of Counselling at Canberra Institute of Technology – Discussing the Supports Available to Assist Tertiary Students Impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

In Conversation with Mohammad Al Khafaji, CEO, FECCA – Multicultural Health - Developing an Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative.

In Conversation with Dr Clare Southerton - How to cope with your COVID-19 diagnosis.

Mental Health Month October 2021 - Week 2 - In Conversation Markus Fischer, Peer Support Worker, Relationship’s Australia Canberra - Gambling Harm.

Mental Health Month October 2021 - Week 2 - National Headspace Day - In Conversation with Jen Ramirez, Headspace Canberra.

Mental Health Month October 2021 - In Conversation with Vikas Sharma on Reducing Racism, Increasing Integration & Acceptance for the well-being of migrant Australians.

In Conversation with Dor Akech Achiek, Settlement Services Manager, Settlement Services International - The Impact of Covid Lockdowns on Mental Well-being of the Refugee Community and #ChatStarter.

In Conversation with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni - The importance of RU Okay Day in a Covid-19 Context and Strategies to Support Mental Well-being.

In Conversation with Royina Bakshi - #ChatStarter and starting conversations about well-being with your community, family and friends.

In Conversation with Matt Dent, Canberra musician and songwriter about the making of his album ‘Stories’.

Does Research Matter? – In Conversation with Dr Emma Tseris - ‘Unpacking Women’s Safety - Perceptions of Women with Mental Illness and Disability who have experienced sexual assault.'

Energising Your Life - Transformation, Taking the Steps to Change – In Conversation with Gabrielle Conescu, Artist, Speaker and Mentor.

In Conversation with Zakia Patel, Regional Managing Director, Multicultural Hub Canberra & Regional NSW - The changing role and work of the Multicultural Hub, Canberra.

Dr Kathryn Daley Comments - Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health - 'Are the needs of youth adequately covered in the final report & do young people have a voice in building a new MH system?'

Chris Maylea Comments - Royal Commission into the Victorian Mental Health System - 'Do the recommendations put consumers and carers at the forefront of change in repairing a broken system?'

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with Kate Taylor, CEO Taylor Care Group – Resources to Aid the Mental Health and Well-being of Small Business and Sole Traders.

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with Yohana Franklin, Project Lead, Everymind – Resources to Aid the Mental Health and Well-being of Small Business and Sole Traders.

Productivity Report, Dementia and Covid report and technology addiction – is it a love/hate relationship? - Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi and Áine Ní Tighearnaigh in Conversation

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with His Excellency Breandán Ó Caollai, Ambassador of Ireland to Australia – Celebrating Samhain or Halloween within a Covid-19 Paradigm.

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with Santiago Ballina, Political and Cultural Attache of the Embassy of Mexico in Australia - The cultural significance of the Day of the Dead.

Jim Tierney and Baoxuan Ong - Music, Culture and Tradition and how music can help improve well-being - Singapore and Ireland

In Conversation - Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi and Áine Ní Tighearnaigh - Royal Commission into Aged Care Recommendations, Reform and the Community.

In Conversation with Mary Ivec and Rhiân Williams - Restorative Justice Practices ACT Child Protection and it's impact on the social and emotional well-being of Canberra’s Indigenous communities.

World Mental Health Day - Mental Health for All: Greater Investment – Greater Access - Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi, Dr Doris Kordes and Áine Ní Tighearnaigh

David Lovegrove, Áine Ní Tighearnaigh and Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi Head of Psychiatry, ANU discuss the topic of Bullying and Workplace Bullying and it's impacts on mental well-being.

Interview with Catriona Bisset, Australian middle-distance runner training for the Tokyo Olympics about the National Mental health Commission campaign #GettingThroughThisTogether

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh and Naeem Zaman take a first dive and foray into the topic of 'Shame'.

Naeem Zaman - Meditation No 2.

Naeem Zaman - Meditation No 1

Is it enough to say “Sorry”, when this Aged Care Covid Crisis could and should have been prevented? Áine Ní Tighearnaigh & Assoc Prof Jeffrey Looi, Head Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry, ANU.

In Conversation with Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi, ANU and Dr Tony Schumacher Jones - The Politics of Loneliness – Humane Aged Care: Robot or Human?

Does Research Matter? - In Conversation with Dr Anthea Rhodes, Paediatrician, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne - Latest findings on impact of Covid - 19 on children and families.

Does Research Matter? - In Conversation with Dr Carolyn Gurvich, Senior Research Fellow, clinical neuropsychologist at MAPrc - Tracking the mental health impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on Australians.

In Conversation with TJ a Community Champion for the Butterfly Foundation – 'Living with the Eating Disorder - Anorexia Nervosa and Butterfly's new campaign 'Talking Helps'

'The Tin Man and Does He Have a Heart and does it matter?' - Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi, School of Psychiatry, ANU and Dr Tony Schumacher Jones.

In Conversation with Associate Professor Jeffrey Looi and Churchill Fellow Dr Tony Schumacher Jones - When will Australia provide effective mental healthcare for the aged?

In Conversation with former ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope AO - 'The Widening Gap of Aboriginal Disadvantage in the ACT, coronial processes and refugee incarceration'.

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh & David Lovegrove - In Conversation with Professor Sandy McFarlane, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide – ‘Bushfires, PTSD & Community Responses to Traumatic Stress'

Energising Your Life - Ãine Ní Tighearnaigh In Conversation with Naeem Zaman 'Conscious Living - Themes for Recovery'

The Importance of the Evidence base – Bushfire Smoke and Covid-19 Findings - Michelle Marquadt, Program Manager, Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Importance of the Evidence base – Bushfire Smoke Findings - Michele Goldman, CEO of Asthma Australia

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh In Conversation - Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, Women's Health Research at Monash University - The Challenges of Suicide Modelling

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with Conor Maysey about living with Tourette's Syndrome during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with Melinda Cruz of Miracle Babies about the issues being faced by Mum's and Dad's with premature babies during the Covid-19 pandemic

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with Kati Gapaillard, CEO of The Fathering Project about their new initiative - The Fathering Channel.

Áine Ní Tighernaigh In Conversation with Gerry Georgatos, Coordinator, National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project - 'Homelessness and Suicide Prevention within a Covid-19 Paradigm'

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh In Conversation with Professor Sotiris Vardoularkis, Professor of Global Environmental Health at the ANU – Climate Change and Impact of the Canberra Air Quality Crisis

In Conversation with Dr Daniel B Fisher, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Center, USA on E-CPR, humane and person-centred practice and recovery.

Ãine Ní Tighearnaigh and David Lovegrove - In Conversation with Mandy Donley, the ACT's first Senior Practitioner in charge of overseeing the Restrictive Practices Act 2018

Ãine Ní Tighearnaigh chats with Jenny Smith, Chair of Homelessness Australia, the national peak for the homeless about the homelessness crisis in our country today.

Áine Ní Tighearnaigh with Maurice Fitzpatrick, Filmaker - In the Name of Peace - John Hume's tireless work in the Northern Irish peace process and have we lost our appetite for Peace.