Episodes

  • Life & mindset coaches…when does it become sinister? (Part 1)

    Life & mindset coaches…when does it become sinister? (Part 1)
    Jul 28 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. Triggers warning: suicide and sexual assault Over the next few episodes, we’re talking about life and mindset coaches. This episode, we introduce you to what a life coach is, what things look like in an unregulated industry, and mark off some green and red flags. Mentioned in the show: The Luminaries - Eleanor Catton Pop Culture Parenting Podcast Websites & Resources Australian Institute of Coaching Checklist of Cult Characteristics I’m a life coach, you’re a life coach: the rise of an unregulated industry - Rachel Monroe Luke Hawkins: Illuminating Transformation Through Neuro Transformation Therapy Tempted to engage a life coach? Spotting these red flags could keep you safe - APS The Dark Side of Life Coaching: safeguarding against pseudo-coaches - Joanne Forristal The Influencer Coach Epidemic - Anna’s Analysis The Life Coaching College Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Certified Life Coach The Life Coach School Podcast The Problem with Life Coaches - Smiley Poswolsky The Shady Sales Tactics of Influencer Business Coaches - Anna’s Analysis What is Positive Psychology? Why Excessive Positivity Can Be 'Toxic' https://thelifecoachschool.com/tools-video-series/ Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: gtpoddy@gmail.com Follow Grace: @grackback_ Follow Tay: @ttayell Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    46 mins
  • Self-Care Series: Why do I feel sad during winter?

    Self-Care Series: Why do I feel sad during winter?
    Jul 14 2024

    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info.

    This episode, we’re talking about the winter blues.

    Mentioned in the show:

    Grace recommended: What Is It Like Living With Anxiety And Extreme OCD? | Our Life 46 mins

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYaFxyQYl8Q

    Tay recommended "Your Head is a Houseboat" by Campbell Walker

    Campbell Walker is also on Youtube as "Struthless"- https://www.youtube.com/@struthless


    Follow the G&T Podcast on socials:

    Instagram: @thegtpod

    TikTok: @thegtpod

    Facebook: The G&T Podcast

    Email: gtpoddy@gmail.com


    Follow Grace: @grackback_

    Follow Tay: @ttayell


    Follow The Sun Room on socials:

    Instagram: @thesunroompsychology

    thesunroompsychology.com.au


    References:

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-09/winter-blues-fact-or-fiction/7497370

    Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- Fifth Edition- American Psychiatric Association (DSM-5, APA)

    Campbell, P.D., Miller, A.M.& Woesner, M.E.(2017).Bright Light Therapy: Seasonal Effective Disorder & Beyond. The Einstein journal of biology and medicine : EJBM, 32, E13–E25.

    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/seasonal-affective-disorder


    Support & Resources:


    1800RESPECT

    24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.

    https://1800respect.org.au

    1800 737 732


    Victims of Crime Helpline

    1800 819 817


    BeyondBlue Support Service

    Telephone, online, and email counselling.

    www.beyondblue.org.au

    1800 224 636


    Kids Helpline

    www.kidshelpline.com.au

    1800 55 1800


    LifeLine

    www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

    13 11 14


    Suicide Call Back Service

    Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

    www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

    1300 659 467


    Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au

    Parenting: https://panda.org.au

    Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au

    Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au

    NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching

    Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE

    AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au

    SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    31 mins
  • Mental Health First Aid: Training to support the people you love

    Mental Health First Aid: Training to support the people you love
    Jun 30 2024

    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info.


    Trigger warning: suicide & non-suicidal self-injury


    Today, Tay sits down with Grace to chat about mental health training in the workplace and her business, The Sun Room Psychology & Wellness.


    Mentioned in the show:

    Eric

    Lover, Stalker, Killer

    Free Resource Book - The Sun Room

    The Sun Room Psychology & Wellness

    Mental Health First Aid



    Follow the G&T Podcast on socials:

    Instagram: @thegtpod

    TikTok: @thegtpod

    Facebook: The G&T Podcast

    Email: gtpoddy@gmail.com


    Follow Grace: @grackback_

    Follow Tay: @ttayell


    Follow The Sun Room on socials:

    Instagram: @thesunroompsychology

    thesunroompsychology.com.au



    Support & Resources:


    1800RESPECT

    24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.

    https://1800respect.org.au

    1800 737 732


    BeyondBlue Support Service

    Telephone, online, and email counselling.

    www.beyondblue.org.au

    1800 224 636


    Kids Helpline

    www.kidshelpline.com.au

    1800 55 1800


    LifeLine

    www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

    13 11 14


    Suicide Call Back Service

    Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

    www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

    1300 659 467


    Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au

    Parenting: https://panda.org.au

    Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au

    Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au

    NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching

    Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE

    AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au

    SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    34 mins
  • Am I the Asshole? (Life is hectic so let's have a chill ep!)

    Am I the Asshole? (Life is hectic so let's have a chill ep!)
    Jun 16 2024

    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info.

    This episode, we’re taking it easy and reacting to some of reddit’s am I the asshole (AITA) posts.

    Mentioned in the show:

    Owala

    The Resilience Project



    Follow the G&T Podcast on socials:

    Instagram: @thegtpod

    TikTok: @thegtpod

    Facebook: The G&T Podcast

    Email: gtpoddy@gmail.com


    Follow Grace: @grackback_

    Follow Tay: @ttayell


    Follow The Sun Room on socials:

    Instagram: @thesunroompsychology

    thesunroompsychology.com.au


    Support & Resources:


    1800RESPECT

    24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.

    https://1800respect.org.au

    1800 737 732


    BeyondBlue Support Service

    Telephone, online, and email counselling.

    www.beyondblue.org.au

    1800 224 636


    Kids Helpline

    www.kidshelpline.com.au

    1800 55 1800


    LifeLine

    www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

    13 11 14


    Suicide Call Back Service

    Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

    www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

    1300 659 467


    Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au

    Parenting: https://panda.org.au

    Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au

    Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au

    NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching

    Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE

    AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au

    SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    44 mins
  • Men's Mental Health Week: Supporting the Fellas

    Men's Mental Health Week: Supporting the Fellas
    Jun 2 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. Trigger warning: Suicide, self-harm, violence against women. Today, we discuss men’s mental health. A note, we know that we refer to men's health week as men's mental health week throughout the episode - a Freudian slip on our behalf! As we are only speaking about mental health in this show, we thought we would leave it in and roll with it. Mentioned in the show: Can parents protect kidfluencers from predators online? | Four Corners Dan Does Footy The Man’s Box Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1800 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 MoodGYM This Way Up DirectLine AskIzzy MensLine Dads in Distress Local mental health and wellbeing hubs Mental health first aid / Grace’s training The Male Hug The Black Dog Institute Training Lifeline Training Relationships Australia SANE Stigma Watch Video of AFL Coach: https://7news.com.au/video/sport/afl/alastair-clarkson-mourns-ashlee-good-in-pre-game-interview-bc-6350896852112 Follow the G&T Podcast on socials: Instagram: @thegtpod TikTok: @thegtpod Facebook: The G&T Podcast Email: gtpoddy@gmail.com Follow Grace: @grackback_ Follow Tay: @ttayell Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au References: Terhaag, S., Quinn, B., Swami, N., & Daraganova, G. (2020) Mental health of Australian males: depression, suicidality and loneliness. Findings from Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health, https://aifs.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/2020_ttm_insights_report_chapter_1.pdf Websites: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/mylatrobe/mens-health-week-2023/#:~:text=International%20Men's%20Health%20Week%20(12,issues%20among%20men%20and%20boys https://www.ruok.org.au/mens-health-week https://www.amhf.org.au/men_s_health_week_australia Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    37 mins
  • '...they showed up to outreach with a gun...' (Part 3)

    '...they showed up to outreach with a gun...' (Part 3)
    May 19 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. This episode has a general trigger warning for discussing workplace violence, family violence, burnout, AOD, mental health, eating disorders and vicarious trauma. Today, Grace shares some more personal stories around her experience as a case worker, and we wrap up by talking about the things we wish we new, and what we ultimately love about case work. Have a read: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/media/statistics https://humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/document/publication/workers_mental_illness_guide_0.pdf https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/topic-areas/workforce https://www.aasw.asn.au/aasw-news/2022-2/surge-in-social-workers-experiencing-mental-health-issues-during-covid-19/ Mentioned in the show: Grazeland The Paradox of Choice - Barry Schwartz Follow the G&T Podcast on socials: Instagram: @thegtpod TikTok: @thegtpod Facebook: The G&T Podcast Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ Follow Tay: @ttayell Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Crisis Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 SafeSteps (Vic only) 24 hour telephone and online crisis response service assisting those experiencing domestic, and family violence. https://www.safesteps.org.au/about-us/contact-us/ Email: safesteps@safesteps.org.au 1800 015 188 The Orange Door (Vic only) Walk in crisis support and referral pathways for those experiencing domestic and family violence, or would like family support. Find your closest location and their contact information by clicking link below. https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/find-a-service-near-you Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292 For after hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced recent or past sexual assault. Victims of Crime Helpline 1800 819 817 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    53 mins
  • A Bookish Announcement

    A Bookish Announcement
    May 12 2024

    You guessed it! We're starting a book club 📚

    We love reading and we love our podcast community - so we're definitely going to love hosting a book club!

    The book:

    The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma - Bessel Van Der Kolk

    Read by:

    July 21, 2024.


    Join our broadcast channel on Instagram to chat all things books!

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    1 min
  • Client splitting, boundaries, education about FV (Part 2)

    Client splitting, boundaries, education about FV (Part 2)
    May 5 2024
    Exploring minds. Challenging norms. Providing Insights & Info. This episode has a general trigger warning for discussing workplace violence, family violence, burnout, AOD, mental health, and vicarious trauma. Today, we talk about client splitting, establishing boundaries while still developing rapport, and education around FV. Have a read: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/media/statistics https://humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/document/publication/workers_mental_illness_guide_0.pdf https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/topic-areas/workforce https://www.aasw.asn.au/aasw-news/2022-2/surge-in-social-workers-experiencing-mental-health-issues-during-covid-19/ Mentioned in the show: Digital Minimalism - Cal Newport You Can't Ask That - ABC Iview (watch via: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that)The Department - 2021, Shark Island Production- (Watch https://thedepartmentfilm.com.au/#watch ($5.89 to rent)). TW: Child Safety, AOD, Child Protection, child neglect, Family Violence. See What you Made Me Do - 2021, Jess Hill, SBS On Demand (Podcast of same name available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts). TW: Family Violence, Murder/Death, Child Safety. Follow the G&T Podcast on socials: Instagram: @thegtpod TikTok: @thegtpod Facebook: The G&T Podcast Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Follow Grace: @grackback_ Follow Tay: @ttayell Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Crisis Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 SafeSteps (Vic only) 24 hour telephone and online crisis response service assisting those experiencing domestic, and family violence. https://www.safesteps.org.au/about-us/contact-us/ Email: safesteps@safesteps.org.au 1800 015 188 The Orange Door (Vic only) Walk in crisis support and referral pathways for those experiencing domestic and family violence, or would like family support. Find your closest location and their contact information by clicking link below. https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/find-a-service-near-you Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292 For after hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced recent or past sexual assault. Victims of Crime Helpline 1800 819 817 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    47 mins