On the Same Wavelength - Trailer

Coming July 20, On the Same Wavelength is a new podcast focusing on how we can improve outcomes for people living with complex mental health conditions in Australia, and smash the stigma. Each episode, hear from real people who share their raw experiences – what goes right, and what goes wrong – helping us get on the same wavelength. Their stories are honest, confronting, but hopeful.

On the Same Wavelength is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, and SANE, Australia’s leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health needs, with the support of the Paul Ramsay Foundation. It is hosted by Elise Carrotte, and edited by Chris Hatzis.

This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and we wish to pay respects to elders past and present, and extend our respects to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander listeners.

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Episode Transcript

Elise Carrotte (00:00):
It's estimated that around 800,000 Australians experience recurring, persistent or
complex mental health issues.

Guest speakers (00:07):
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia... suicidal ideation... bipolar disorder... anorexia...
disassociative identity disorder.

Elise Carrotte (00:15):
Unfortunately, many of these Australian still experience stigma and discrimination.
But what does stigma look like in real life? How
does it affect people?

Guest speakers (00:24):
You felt like you were different.
Keep away from him.
He could be dangerous.
I'm not a monster.
They don't necessarily realise that lived experience is a strength.

Elise Carrotte (00:34):
On the same wavelength is a collaboration between the University
of Melbourne's School of Psychological Sciences and SANE, Australia's leading
national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health needs.
Each episode you'll hear from a peer ambassador, a person
with lived experience of complex mental health. They speak candidly
about stigma they face and how we can improve things

(00:56):
in their own language.

Guest speakers (00:58):
I just want to use those experiences to try and
ensure they don't happen to other people.

Elise Carrotte (01:03):
I hope you get something out of these stories