WERE HERE: The Talk on Tap Podcast
Our state award winning live mental health events is now also a mobile podcast.
WERE HERE: Living the Mental Health System and other related stories, based on the TALK ON TAP model, facilitates safe, grassroots conversations led by individuals with lived experience, supported by clinicians, to bridge the gap between consumers and healthcare professionals. Through trauma-informed, solution-focused dialogue, we aim to break down stigma, elevate diverse voices, and build community resilience. By providing a platform for open, human rights-centred conversations, we seek to nurture hope, raise awareness, and strengthen confidence for all involved.
Our vision is to cultivate a society where open, stigma-free conversations empower individuals to share their stories, build resilience, and foster deep connections between people with lived experiences and clinicians, promoting healing, understanding, and a shared path toward mental well-being.
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Episodes
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Join me as i talk about the challenges and opportunities in mental health care, focusing on the transformative power of lived experience. With the upcoming resignation of 200 psychiatrists from NSW's public mental health system (Jan 2025), we’ll discuss how this watershed moment can drive systemic reform, highlight the value of collaboration, and pave the way for a trauma-informed, inclusive approach to care. Let’s reimagine a mental health system where safety, respect, and humanity are at the core. Together, we can shape a brighter future for mental health.
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Podcast Bio:
Welcome to Talk on Tap, where the voices of lived experience, clinical insights, and the real stories behind mental health take centre stage. Hosted by Richard Hendrie, a mental health advocate and state community champion, our podcast dives into the complex realities of mental illness, recovery, and the challenges faced by individuals and their families.
In this pilot episode, Richard shares a deeply personal journey shaped by his experiences with PTSD and Dissociative Identity Disorder. He is joined by his 82-year-old mother, Sue—a former nurse and dedicated long-time carer—whose unwavering support has been integral to his path toward recovery.
Through their dialogue, the podcast explores the resilience required to navigate the mental health system, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the ongoing fight for dignity and humanity within the healthcare landscape. Tune in for real stories, unfiltered truths, and a mission to inspire change.
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
The Talk on Tap podcast brings together consumers, clinicians, and those with lived experience in mental health. Building on award-winning live discussions, it provides a safe, inclusive platform. With a focus on hope, resilience, and understanding, the podcast fosters meaningful conversations from lived, clinical, and academic perspectives. While not offering professional advice, it aims to challenge stigma and amplify underrepresented voices.