For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments.
I’m not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I’m away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes.
Trigger warning – depression and suicide
We have been honoured to have a few guests share their stories of mental health battles, this week’s episode is a truly detailed and immersive story of what it’s like to live with a parent who is battling depression.
Meg Southcombe is currently the Where There’s A Will There’s A Way Ambassador and it is her story of coming to terms with her father’s depression that has allowed her to have such an impact with the organisation.
She attended St Joseph’s High School Aberdeen and was a WTAW student leader and takes every opportunity afforded to her to promote WTAW’s approach to community wellbeing and lobbies for every Australian school to adopt an evidenced based approach to
wellbeing education.
Meg is the Recipient of the National Council of Women, Dame Marie Bashir Peace Award for work on international women’s day , mental health, and homelessness advocation.
She is also a panellist for The Australian Broadcasting Commission – ‘The Drum.
In this episode Meg shares:
- Her Father's illness and the impact it had on her
- Feeling trapped and unable to escape the situation
- Embracing vulnerability and honesty
- Sharing their experiences to help others relate and understand their struggles
- Emphasising the importance of reaching out for support
- Working with the organisation \"Where There's a Will\"
Key Quotes
“You see, I was so caught up in presenting a picture-perfect life because I was embarrassed and didn't want to be associated with anything negative. I felt trapped, unable to escape the situation at home.”
“It wasn't until I started working closely with a program that teaches coping methods to kids that I truly began to understand the importance of opening up and talking about our struggles.”
“It was important for me to be seen as positive and a go-getter, but deep down, I was struggling. I would cope with stress on my own, not reaching out for support when I desperately needed it.”
More about Meg
You can follow her on social media
Instagram: @meg_southcombe
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-southcombe-538663269?originalSubdomain=au
You can check out the charity, Where There’s A Will” here: https://uhwheretheresawill.com.au/
You can get involved with the podcast online
On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus
Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus
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