We need to talk

We need to talk

'We Need To Talk' is a podcast about three simple words that can mean the world to someone who's going through tough times: “are you OK?” Each episode of 'We Need To Talk' explores a topic that will help you lend support to the people in your world. Experts and people like you share their stories - sometimes confronting but always inspiring you with helpful insights and tips so you can start a conversation that could change a life. This podcast is for anyone who wants to support the people in their world, with a focus on LGBTIQA+ communities. 'We Need To Talk' is brought to you by the Australian charity R U OK? in collaboration with Australia’s LGBTIQA+ community media organisation JOY.

Episodes

September 7, 2021 54 mins

When it comes to our friends, family and loved ones, do we know how they’re really going? As close as we might be, sometimes it’s hard to tell. In this bonus episode of ‘We need to talk’. We explore the 2021 R U OK?Day message: Are they really OK? Ask them today. We chat about when and how to ask “are you OK?” and how to make it a part of your everyday. Because a conversation could change a life.

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In this episode of ‘We need to talk’. We tackle the big question of “what if extra support is needed?” We discuss what getting help and support might look like and how can we stand alongside our friends and loved ones as they try to find what works for them.

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Life can be challenging and on top of the usual pressures people who are LGBTIQ+ might be subject to minority stress, prejudice, discrimination, violence and abuse. While most LGBTIQ+ people lead healthy and happy lives, the impact of stigma and discrimination is that LGBTIQ+ people are more likely to experience depression and anx...

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May 31, 2021 29 mins

You’re worried about someone and want to reach out to them and ask, “are you OK?”. But you don’t want to say the wrong thing or make it worse for them. It’s normal to feel a bit worried or uncomfortable about asking someone how they’re going. That’s why in this episode we’ll be answering the question “Am I doing this right?” by looking at how you can prepare for an R U OK? conversation and what you should say and do if someon...

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April 20, 2021 28 mins

Trust is about more than words. It’s about what you do, and don’t do, and it goes well beyond that one moment when you ask if someone is OK. In this episode our host Ruby Mountford will be discussing what to do before, during and after an R U OK? conversation to create a sense of trust. Because without trust, it’s hard for people to open up and share what’s really going on in their lives and how they’re really feeling.

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March 29, 2021 29 mins

While the signs someone’s struggling can be subtle, there are things you can look out for that can indicate when someone needs your support. In this episode we discuss the signs it might be time to ask R U OK? - the changes in what someone's saying or doing and what...

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March 4, 2021 22 mins

There's a moment where your brain lights up when you realise someone gets it. That what we're experiencing and feeling about life, attraction, gender, sexuality isn't something we have to face or deal with alone. But this only happens when there's real authentic connection. In this episode we explore what that looks like, how it makes a difference and why vulnerability is something to be celebrated. 

Our guests are LGBTI activist a...

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