Russ and David are back for week three of their exploration into musicians who have their own tales of addiction and recovery.
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Russ and David are back in their home studio, shine a light on more musicians who have their own tales of addiction and recovery.
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Russ and David shine a light on musicians who have their own tales of addiction and recovery.
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Dr Jared dials in to share how the pandemic has affected psychiatrists and the people they support.
Which of our emotional responses to this pandemic are normal and expected? How can we deal with them? What should we look out for in friends and family if we are worried about them?
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Joy94.9 alumni Dr Glen Hoskings dials in to discuss how the pandemic might be affecting our community from a mental health perspective.
How can we get help? What factors might be contributing to our mental wellness? Should we limit our exposure to the news? Is there a benefit in counting our blessings?
And David is keen to share the research from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) examining the alcohol industry’s response to the pandemic.
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Russ and David are back in the studio! Faye Lawrence joins them over the phone to talk about the Untoxicated group she founded when she decided she wanted to be able to socialise away from alcohol.
How do you change the social norms about what it means to be sober? Can you enjoy dinner out without drinking? Why is laughter so important? What kinds of activities will Untoxicated be organising when COVID-19 restrictions are eased?
And Big Daddy and Ade dial in to let us know how they have been managing in isolation.
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Now seemed like a good time to revisit this great interview we did in June 2019 with Dr Grant Blashki, the Lead Clinical Advisor for BeyondBlue. We hope you are keeping well, and that you enjoy this encore podcast.
Grant joins us for a chat about the myriad ways that BeyondBlue provides support to all Australians, and shares his views on the value GPs can add to our mental health, and we identify the options available for engaging with BeyondBlue. Grant also explains that BeyondBlue advocates strongly for the LGBTIQ+ community because improving LGBTIQ+ outcomes improves mental health outcomes.
Is there a connection between anxiety and addiction? What does it mean to develop a mental health or suicide prevention strategy? What might a visit to your GP about mental health issues look like? How can you support a friend as they deal with their anxiety or depression?
BeyondBlue provides dedicated resources for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex, and bodily, gender and sexually diverse people. We recommend you explore them all.
We learn about some powerful and effective online tools: BeyondNow App (for suicide safety planning), myCompass (online tool for managing depression and anxiety), and MindSpot Clinic (online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression).
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

To celebrate the JOY 94.9 Radiothon, David and Russ dial in three past guests to check in on how they are doing. They each reflect on how important independent community radio like JOY 94.9 means to them, as a place for sharing stories that might not otherwise be heard.
Is Steve still in rehab? Why was sharing his story so important to Tosh? What are David and Russ’s favourite memories from their 5 years at JOY 94.9?
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

David and Russ are joined by Tosh who shares his story into, and out of, self-harm. This is a repeat episode from 2019 of which we are particularly proud. It’s also the first episode in which we were joined by Nurse Betty.
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

David talks with Caterina Giorgi, from The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) at https://fare.org.au/ about the increase in online alcohol purchasing due to COVID-19. Later, Nadine (FARE Board Member). He’s then joined by FARE Board member, Associate Professor Nadine Ezard to discuss drug use factors that interest the research community at this time.
Are people drinking more right now, or are they simply transferring their bar drinking to home? Does an extra glass a night matter? What are some of the steps we can take to address stress and anxiety without having a drink?
How might this pandemic impact our drinking habits and consumption of other drugs of addiction? What signs can we look for that we might need to reach out for support? Which apps are available for research and support?
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Russ and David are joined by the team behind QuitFlicks, and the competition winners.
With addiction rates in our community double that of the general community, is smoking part of the queer identity? Does it need to be? How can Quit help? What happens when you call the quilting?
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Tracey and Sebastian join Russ and David share the stories of their first steps into the frameworks provided by support groups.
What might a first meeting look like? What support is provided? Why do long-timers stay around?
If You Need Support:
If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

We check in on how feelings of isolation might be impacting people in addiction and recovery right now. Russ shares his story of finding his way into – and out of- addiction.
What was his trauma? How bad did things get? When did he know he needed to seek help?

There’s no guest tonight as David and Russ take the lead this episode, discussing things people might do if they are thinking of taking the first step towards addressing their addiction issues.
Who can you talk to in person? What options are there for online support? How should family and friends approach the topic of addiction?

Ali is a Victorian pharmacist, who was last on our show in February 2019. He joins us in the studio to update us on what it’s been liking working with the SafeScript program over this past year. He also provides insights into pharmacotherapy treatments, like methadone.
How has SafeScript changed the way pharmacists and doctors work together? What can a good relationship with your pharmacist look like? When should you talk to your doctor about opioid addiction concerns?

Torrey Orton is a psychologist who practices psychotherapy. He joins David and Russ in the studio to share his perspective on the therapeutic treatment of addiction.
How might you choose a psychotherapist? What could you expect if you went to see Torrey? Why do people struggle to talk to a therapist?

Big Daddy, Maddie and David value the role that 12 step recovery programs have played in their recovery. They join us in the studio where Russ leads a simulation of a 12 step recovery meeting for alcoholics. It’s a great way to debunk the myths of recovery programs.
What is a recovery meeting like? Who are they for? Why would you attend them?

Trent and Steve are currently in rehab, and have become good friends. They join us in the studio to share an insider view of what day-to-day life is like once you make the decision that rehab is right for you.
What should you look for in a rehab program? Who is rehab for? And how many friends will you make along the way?

We’re so glad to be back!
In our first episode for 2020, we have a great chat with Jeremy and Daniel from Q Health, a free counselling and support service for people who would like to talk about the concerns or impacts of their alcohol and drug use in a confidential, non-judgmental and queer-affirmative space. It’s for LGBTIQA+ people, couples or families living in the Moreland, Brimbank, Darebin, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Wyndham or Yarra areas.
Why is it important to have counsellors who are from our community? How does this service complement other addiction support programs? Is it really free and unlimited?!
And we hear from a listener about the joys of marching ‘Clean and Sober’ in the Midsumma parade.

Russ, Paul and David get together and reflect on the wonderful 16 episodes we’ve shared since April.
What have we learnt? Which episodes should you go back and listen to again? And what do we think about the idea of beer-flavoured tea?!
We’re taking a break for a few months. We look forward to sharing more stories about addiction in the LGBTIQ+ community when we return in December 2019.