In this episode we hear from Dr Jason Kenner the mental health advisor for the Australian Music Therapy Association. He is also the Director of Melbourne Music Therapy with 17 years of clinical experience in a range of health settings and a PhD in mental health.

Listen as Dr Kenner explains what music therapy is, what inspired him to become a Registered Music Therapist and how we can use music to not only deal with trauma and mental health challenges but also how to utilise music to improve our mood and manage our mental health.

John Breda joins us today to talk through his experiences as a Policer Officer with 25 years service and to take us through a critical incident he was involved in.

Listen as he discusses his journey to recover from the injuries he sustained and the importance of hope and resilience in that process. John's story is inspirational and ends on reinforcing the good we can do for our community and a call to action regarding Bleed4Blue and donating blood.

Listen to the story of Bridget and Craig Thomas, a lovely couple who have a positive story of hope to share. Bridget is a former emegency nurse and Craig is a former Paramedic.

Craig speaks to the trauma he experienced, his diagnosis and recovery, while Bridget shares the perspective of a family who only want to support the husband and father they love.They will take us through Craig's exit from NSW Ambulance and the challenges and success he had exploring what has helped him to manage his injury, including float therapy.

This jouirney of hope has led to Bridget and Craig running a very successful business at City Cave Richmond and continuing to help the emergency services community by providing a space to pursue wellness.

Listen on as they explain the benefits of float therapy, infrared sauna and more.

The Emerge and See podcast returns in this episode kicking off Season 2!

Listen on as you meet your new host Daniel, a currently serving firefighter who is interested in all things health, both physical and mental.

Joining him is a familiar voice, the host and Emerge and See Podcast royalty, Sarah.

Daniel and Sarah will have a chat about what is in store for Season 2, including the season focus which is Strong Mind, Strong Body.

Then hear from Sarah as she takes Daniel through the journey of starting the podcast, the challenges she overcame in getting it going and what it's done to help her recovery.

Pia Schindler is the co-founder of Emerge and See and an all-round awesome human being. Pia shares her story from her time in the NSW Police and using alcohol as a coping mechanism to being diagnosed with PTSD and now running the charity with her friend, Alana Singleton. We address some rumours and talk about why Pia is so dedicated to supporting emergency service workers.

We will be back in 2025

This is the final episode of season 1. Sarah will be taking a break to focus on her own mental health but she will be back with some exciting guests in 2025.

Please send her some feedback / suggestions to podcast@emergeandsee.org.au.

Meet Sarah / Support Emerge and See

Come down to ⁠B.U Functional Fitness ⁠in Smeaton Grange on the 9th of November 2024 to meet Sarah and Alana, grab a coffee from the Emerge coffee van, enjoy a sausage sizzle and support the community as we row to raise money for Emerge and See. Or buy some raffle tickets at ⁠https://www.raffletix.com.au/emergeandseefundraiser24⁠

Thank you from Sarah

Thanks for listening and for your support as I navigated this space while dealing with my own PTSD.

In this episode of the Emerge and See Podcast, host Sarah speaks with Rosie Skene, a former police officer who shares her journey through trauma, mental health challenges, and recovery. Rosie discusses her experiences in law enforcement, the impact of PTSD, and the importance of support systems. She highlights her transition from police work to creating a wellness program for first responders, emphasizing the role of yoga and self-care in healing. The conversation also touches on the significance of sharing stories and building community to combat the stigma surrounding mental health.

Check out Tactical Yoga Australia for more info or to reach out to Rosie:

W:tacticalyogaaustralia.com.au

Instagram: tacticalyogaaustralia

Check out Rosie's podcast, Triumph Beyond Trauma on spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

For more info about Emerge and See, visit emergeandsee.org.au.

Send the host of this podcast an email at podcast@emergeandsee.org.au

Fundraiser for Emerge and See:

Buy raffle tickets here: https://www.raffletix.com.au/emergeandseefundraiser24

Come on the day:

B.U Functional Fitness

160 Hartley Rd Smeaton Grange, NSW.

Denby Eardley is a medically retired NSW police officer who has developed a love for yoga. She now shares that passion and knowledge with first responders. Join Sarah as she chats with Denby about life in the police as a young female Constable in the 80's, through to her PTSD diagnosis and discovery of yoga.

A message from Denby: I created Just You Yoga as the name because my aim is to help people come back to themselves - to being ‘just you’ - To help people peel back all the identities we have created for ourselves - to learn to find our true selves and in turn by doing that, to enable them to identify the person from the persona. I think that’s important. The logo is of a blue lotus because the lotus flower has a strong link to rebirthing. It grows through murky waters and emerges as clean and pure. The blue lotus depicts wisdom and knowledge - it never fully opens as it always continuing to learn and grow. The ‘om’ symbol is just that - the sound of the universe that unites us as one and when chanted can impact a persons physical, mental and emotional state. I love all of this Having said all that, it does and can sound a bit ‘woo woo’ for some, but I do teach my NeuroFit Wellness program in a more tactical way - one that resonates moreso with First Responders. The ‘woo woo’ only comes out when they become emerged in what I’m teaching, the breathwork and the movement which then allows them to connect those two things to the mind… bringing the three things that usually disassociate during times of stress, anxiety and the ptsd. I did my Yoga Teacher Training and all my other courses that followed to help me teach other First Responders to regulate their nervous systems- something we aren’t taught. Once you know how to do that, you can learn to control your stress and your mind. It helped me so much and I truely want to help others feel like I do when I do yoga, or movement with the breath. I don’t want anyone feeling like I did when I left the cops. It really does work.

My instagram and FB pages Just You Yoga has links to contacting me, my website and my NeuroFit Wellness course. Happy to chat with anyone who feels that they need this. ‘You find Yoga when you are ready.’

I’ll leave that here.

Namaste

You can find free resources from Denby on the Emerge and See App. Visit emergeandsee.org.au for more info.

In this episode Sarah speaks with Kim Ambor, a psychologist with over 20 years experience in corporate and clinical settings. She has a passion for helping emergency service workers and wants to help break down the stigma around PTSD and mental health. Listen as Kim addresses 13 myths about PTSD and helps set the record straight.

For more info, or to contact Kim and her team, visit forestfamilypsychology.com.au.

For other resources or to support the charity, Emerge and See, please visit emergeandsee.org.au.

If you have any feedback, questions or just want to get in touch with Sarah, you can contact her by email at podcast@emergeandsee.org.au.