The Mental Health Couch

The Mental Health Couch

On The Mental Health Couch podcast, you'll find a range of interviews with some of the interesting people I meet in my work. You'll also hear episodes from my radio appearances, audio tracks from our free webinar series and more. At The Mental Health Coach, we focus on increasing people's skills and literacy in mental health, helping them navigate mental health in day to day life and work. By listening to this podcast, you'll gain insights into mental health from a range of people, and a range of perspectives. Welcome!

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September 8, 2025 57 mins

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In this heartfelt episode, host Nick McEwan-Hall speaks with Angela Allen, the founder of "Bags for Strife," a charitable initiative that provides crucial support to those affected by suicide. 

Angela shares her deeply personal story, beginning with the tragic loss of her best friend's husband to suicide, followed by the devastating suicides of her own daughter, Katrina, and her husband. 

Through these ex...

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In this episode of the Mental Health Couch podcast, host Nick McEwan-Hall sits down with Lara May, a dedicated youth worker from Mount Beauty in Victoria’s Alpine Shire. Lara shares her journey from working winter seasons in the snowy mountains to finding her passion for youth work four years ago. She discusses the powerful sense of community she experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising how such crises ca...

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In this episode of *The Mental Health Couch*, host Nick McEwan sits down with leadership development consultant and coach Mike Williamson. With years of experience across corporate, educational, and not-for-profit sectors in both Australia and the UK, Mike shares his insights on effective leadership, the importance of psychological safety, and the emotional impact leaders have on their teams.

They delve into ...

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In this episode of The Mental Health Couch, host Nick McEwan Hall interviews Simone Direckze, a retail professional with extensive experience in managing shopping centres. They explore the multifaceted roles that shopping centres play in contemporary society, serving not just as commercial hubs but also as vital communal spaces. Simone shares her journey from retailer to shopping centre manager and highlights the chal...

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In this episode of The Mental Health Couch, host Nick McEwan Hall interviews Kim McMinn, Managing Director of T&K Support Services. 

We have worked with Kym for a few years now, upskilling her staff in Mental Health First Aid. 

They discuss their work with the NDIS, providing support for people with disabilities, and Kim's personal journey supporting her son Lockie through his struggles with mental health. 

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In this episode of the Mental Health Couch podcast, Nick McEwan-Hall sits down with Olivia Brozecki, Senior Project Coordinator at the Rainbow Network. Olivia shares her journey as an advocate for young LGBTQIA+ individuals, reflecting on her own experiences growing up in Western Sydney during the late 80s and 90s. With over two decades of work in teaching, policy, and advocacy, she discusses the importance of creatin...

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September 14, 2023 20 mins

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I was lucky enough to join the Joy Breakfast team today to talk all things R U OK Day. 

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This is a throwback episode to when I was on Joy 94.9 for World Mental Health day in 2022. 

In this episode of The Mental Health Coach podcast, we explored the crucial issue of accessing mental health support. 

Here are three key takeaways from the episode:

- Despite some challenges in the mental health system, seeking out assistance for mental health concerns is still crucial. There are way...

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In this podcast, you'll hear an interview with The Mental Health Coach founder Nick McEwan-Hall, who shares his story about growing  up, and the challenges he has faced along the way. 

Touching on themes of Mental Health, GLBTIQA+ issues and more, this is an open, honest discussion about how our experiences growing up can shape us as adults. 

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