Episodes

  • All Things Recovery with Danny Shannon

    All Things Recovery with Danny Shannon
    Aug 11 2024
    In this episode of Sh*ts F*cked, Paris Le Maistre sits down with Danny Shannon, founder of Encapsulator, to have a real conversation about addiction recovery and whether abstinence is the only way forward. Danny, who’s been sober since September 2009, shares his own story of navigating addiction and finding a way out that worked for him. Paris and Danny dig into the idea that recovery doesn’t have to mean total abstinence for everyone. They discuss harm reduction, personal growth, and how recovery can look different for each person. Danny talks about his work with Encapsulator, where he helps people capture their progress through video journaling, and why being honest with yourself is so crucial in the recovery process. Paris adds her own experiences into the mix, reflecting on the difficulties she faced in finding support that actually made a difference. This episode offers a down-to-earth chat about the different ways people can approach recovery, without sugar-coating the realities. Don't forget to follow/subscribe for more episodes! Find Danny Shannon here: https://dannyshannon.com.au/ https://encapsulator.io/ https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395 https://www.tiktok.com/@dan_the_mannnnnnn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/ https://www.instagram.com/dan_the_man_46_ https://www.youtube.com/@dannyshannon1908 — Australia Wide Directory of Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.myservices.org.au/⁠⁠⁠ Western Australian AOD Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/⁠⁠⁠ Aus AOD Phone Line: National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34 Head to Health: 1800 595 212 Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78 Aus Phone Lines for First Nations: 13YARN: 13 92 76 Thirrili: 1800 805 801 Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community: QLife: 1800 184 527 Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth: Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 — Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.claremacleodconsultancy.com/⁠⁠ ⁠https://heretohearaustralia.com/⁠ ⁠https://a2apodcast.com/⁠ ⁠https://dannyshannon.com.au/⁠ ⁠https://encapsulator.io/⁠ — Follow The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/shtsfckedthepodcast/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shtsfcked/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked⁠⁠⁠ — ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • A Soldier's Journey of Redemption with David Riggins

    A Soldier's Journey of Redemption with David Riggins
    Aug 4 2024
    In this compelling episode of Sh*ts F*cked, host Paris Le Maistre sits down with David Riggins, a remarkable American man whose journey through addiction and recovery is nothing short of inspiring. After a training accident in the army led to a 20-year opioid addiction, David's life took a harrowing turn when he lost his leg due to a severe burn from a space heater. Now a leg amputee, David has turned his life around and is on a mission to lead others out of the darkness of addiction. David shares his story and hosts events to raise awareness, speaking at various venues across the country, including notable podcasts like Dopey and Locked In. Currently, he is building a van to travel nationwide, bringing awareness and support to those in need. Tune in to hear David's powerful message, and learn how you can support his mission to make a difference. If you would like to donate to his cause, visit heal-family.com. Don't forget to follow/subscribe for more episodes! Find David Riggins here: ⁠https://heal-family.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559549341422&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/_healfamily/ https://www.tiktok.com/@david_riggins https://www.youtube.com/@heal-family — Australia Wide Directory of Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.myservices.org.au/⁠⁠⁠ Western Australian AOD Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/⁠⁠⁠ Aus AOD Phone Line: National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34 Head to Health: 1800 595 212 Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78 Aus Phone Lines for First Nations: 13YARN: 13 92 76 Thirrili: 1800 805 801 Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community: QLife: 1800 184 527 Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth: Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 — Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.claremacleodconsultancy.com/⁠⁠ ⁠https://heretohearaustralia.com/⁠ ⁠https://a2apodcast.com/⁠ https://heal-family.com/ — Follow The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/shtsfckedthepodcast/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shtsfcked/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked⁠⁠⁠ — ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    54 mins
  • Ashes to Awesome with Chuck LaFlange

    Ashes to Awesome with Chuck LaFlange
    Jul 21 2024

    Join us for a conversation with the host Chuck LaFlange, of the podcast 'Ashes to Awesome'!

    I (Paris) and Chuck (aka Chris) discuss his journey through 25+ years of active addiction, the toll it took on his life, and how he managed to get out to the other side. Don't forget to follow/subscribe for more episodes!


    Find Chuck (Chris) LaFlange here:

    ⁠https://a2apodcast.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/ashestoawesomepodcast

    https://www.instagram.com/ashestoawesome/

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    Australia Wide Directory of Services:

    ⁠⁠https://www.myservices.org.au/⁠⁠


    Western Australian AOD Services:

    ⁠⁠https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/⁠⁠


    Aus AOD Phone Line:

    National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015


    Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation:

    Lifeline: 13 11 14

    Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467

    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34

    Head to Health: 1800 595 212

    Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78


    Aus Phone Lines for First Nations:

    13YARN: 13 92 76

    Thirrili: 1800 805 801


    Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community:

    QLife: 1800 184 527


    Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth:

    Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

    Headspace: 1800 650 890


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    Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠https://www.claremacleodconsultancy.com/⁠

    https://heretohearaustralia.com/

    https://a2apodcast.com/

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    Follow The Podcast Here:

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    ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g ⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked⁠⁠


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    ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Navigating Parenthood and Mental Wellbeing with Rachael Shiell

    Navigating Parenthood and Mental Wellbeing with Rachael Shiell
    Jun 23 2024

    Join us for an enlightening podcast interview with Rachel Shiell from Here to Hear Australia, where she shares her expertise on navigating the intricacies of parenthood while addressing mental health challenges. Rachel delves into her personal journey, shedding light on the experiences that led her to establish Here to Hear Australia, an organisation dedicated to providing essential support services for parents. Don't forget to follow/subscribe for more episodes! Find Rachael Shiell Here: ⁠https://heretohearaustralia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heretohearaustralia https://www.instagram.com/heretohearaustralia

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    Australia Wide Directory of Services:

    ⁠⁠https://www.myservices.org.au/⁠⁠


    Western Australian AOD Services:

    ⁠⁠https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/⁠⁠


    Aus AOD Phone Line:

    National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015


    Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation:

    Lifeline: 13 11 14

    Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467

    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34

    Head to Health: 1800 595 212

    Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78


    Aus Phone Lines for First Nations:

    13YARN: 13 92 76

    Thirrili: 1800 805 801


    Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community:

    QLife: 1800 184 527


    Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth:

    Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

    Headspace: 1800 650 890


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    Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠https://www.claremacleodconsultancy.com/⁠

    https://heretohearaustralia.com/

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    Follow The Podcast Here:

    ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/shtsfckedthepodcast/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shtsfcked/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g ⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked⁠⁠


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    ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    37 mins
  • Being Trauma-Informed with Clare MacLeod

    Being Trauma-Informed with Clare MacLeod
    Jun 9 2024
    In this episode, I (Paris) sit down with the incredible Clare MacLeod, a dedicated social worker, trainer, and supervisor who has spent over thirty years helping women and families navigate the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Clare’s journey began in the UK, but for the past three decades, she’s called Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia home. Her extensive experience includes working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, children with harmful sexual behaviours, and providing crucial support through non-government organisations and private practice. In this episode, Clare shares her wisdom on the importance of trauma-informed training within the community and front line sectors. Whether you're a practitioner seeking guidance or someone passionate about mental health, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Don't forget to follow/subscribe for more episodes! — Australia Wide Directory of Services: ⁠https://www.myservices.org.au/⁠ Western Australian AOD Services: ⁠https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/⁠ Aus AOD Phone Line: National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34 Head to Health: 1800 595 212 Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78 Aus Phone Lines for First Nations: 13YARN: 13 92 76 Thirrili: 1800 805 801 Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community: QLife: 1800 184 527 Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth: Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 — Find Clare MacLeod Here: https://www.claremacleodconsultancy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/claremacleodconsultancy https://www.instagram.com/claremacleodconsultancy Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.claremacleodconsultancy.com/ — Follow The Podcast Here: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/shtsfckedthepodcast/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shtsfcked/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/⁠ ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked⁠ — ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    48 mins
  • The Impact of My Addiction on My Sister, Capri

    The Impact of My Addiction on My Sister, Capri
    Jun 8 2024

    This episode is a tough one, but it's also one of the most important chats we've ever had. My sister Capri and I (Paris) sat down to talk about the real impact my meth and alcohol addiction had on her life. No fancy jargon, just an honest, raw conversation between siblings. We get into the nitty-gritty of how addiction doesn’t just affect the person going through it, but also the loved ones around them. Capri opens up about her struggles, the heartbreak, and the tough love she had to show to help me find my way to recovery. This isn't an easy story to share, but we believe it's a crucial part of the journey.

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    Australia Wide Directory of Services:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myservices.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Western Australian AOD Services:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Aus AOD Phone Line:

    National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015


    Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation:

    Lifeline: 13 11 14

    Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467

    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34

    Head to Health: 1800 595 212

    Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78


    Aus Phone Lines for First Nations:

    13YARN: 13 92 76

    Thirrili: 1800 805 801


    Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community:

    QLife: 1800 184 527


    Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth:

    Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

    Headspace: 1800 650 890

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    Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Follow The Podcast Here:

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Healing from Sexual Trauma with Tina Meyer

    Healing from Sexual Trauma with Tina Meyer
    May 12 2024
    I (Paris) and Tina get deep into the gaps that are currently present when it comes to healing from sexual trauma, and how our own government and police forces have let victims down. — About The Blue Butterfly Institute: The Blue Butterfly Institute, based in New South Wales and founded by Tina Meyer in 2021, is a not-for-profit organisation operating primarily online with a mission to provide FREE support, advocacy, and education for victims and survivors of sexual trauma, whom they refer to as "chrysalites." Tina, herself a survivor of sexual trauma, recognised the need for a central agency to address the gaps in support and education in the aftermath of trauma. The institute offers FREE services tailored to children, youth, and adult survivors, as well as their families and caregivers. Tina's personal journey of healing, which began in 2017 during a leave from teaching, highlighted the intersection between her childhood trauma and her experiences as an educator dealing with allegations of sexual misconduct. This realisation led to the inception of the institute, fueled by a sense of urgency after encountering cases of delayed support for victims, including children. Despite setbacks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Tina persisted in bringing her vision to life. In January 2021, the groundwork for the institute began, culminating in its official establishment in April 2021. A team of volunteers joined Tina in shaping the institute's mission and objectives, emphasising advocacy, support, and community education on the impact of trauma. The institute's formation coincided with the onset of a prolonged lockdown in Greater Sydney, symbolising the collective trauma the organisation seeks to address. Through its online platform and outreach efforts, The Blue Butterfly Institute strives to create a safe space for personal and community empowerment, raising awareness about the effects of sexual trauma while providing a pathway to healing and resilience. — Find Tina Meyer Here: https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au https://www.facebook.com/thebluebutterflyinstitute https://www.instagram.com/thebluebutterflyinstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-blue-butterfly-institute/ — Australia Wide Directory of Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myservices.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Western Australian AOD Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Aus AOD Phone Line: National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34 Head to Health: 1800 595 212 Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78 Aus Phone Lines for First Nations: 13YARN: 13 92 76 Thirrili: 1800 805 801 Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community: QLife: 1800 184 527 Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth: Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 — Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Follow The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/shtsfckedthepodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shtsfcked/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    Apr 7 2024
    Join us for the gripping second episode of Season 2 of Sh*ts F*cked, featuring Australian comedian, Steven J Whiteley. I (Paris) and Steven, delve deep into his harrowing journey, where the relentless demands of the entertainment industry collide with the temptations of drugs and round-the-clock drinking during his time as a comedian aboard cruise ships. We explore the tumultuous highs and lows, the relentless struggle to find sobriety, and how his unwavering determination, ultimately led to his triumphant recovery. — Australia Wide Directory of Services: https://www.myservices.org.au/ Western Australian AOD Services: https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/ Aus AOD Phone Line: National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 Aus Phone Lines for Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Ideation: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Services: 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Mind Spot: 1800 61 44 34 Head to Health: 1800 595 212 Mens Line: 1300 78 99 78 Aus Phone Lines for First Nations: 13YARN: 13 92 76 Thirrili: 1800 805 801 Aus Phone Lines for LGBTQIA+ Community: QLife: 1800 184 527 Aus Phone Lines for Children/Youth: Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 — Find Steven J Whiteley Here: ⁠https://stevenjwhiteley.com.au/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063543302498⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sjwcomedy/⁠ — Our Guest Speakers Mental Health & Addiction Services/Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matrixprogram.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://luma.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coachcarly.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarah_koeberl_coach/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://carolinebrunne.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelriliffe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Follow The Podcast Here: https://www.facebook.com/shtsfckedthepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/shtsfcked/ https://www.youtube.com/@UChakY4S8T_A1iXIDSzQ8D3g https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-le-maistre-880761b5/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShtsFcked — ⁠#addictionrecovery⁠ ⁠#recoveryjourney⁠ ⁠#australianpodcast⁠ ⁠#soberlife ⁠⁠#drugaddiction ⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ #traumahealing #traumarecovery
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    1 hr and 9 mins