Knowing Me Knowing You

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent chats with Integrated Psychotherapist and author, Andrew Sloan, as they discuss why we feel stuck, why things feel f*cked and how we can become unstuck. Andrew is the author of the book “Why Things Feel F*cked – Your Practical Guide to Getting Unstuck”, and his work as an integrated psychotherapist sees him combining the best parts of psychotherapy and coaching to help his clients reflect on how their past can show up in their present life, whilst also working with them to connect these experiences to a future that’s both purposeful and inspiring. Together, Trent and Andrew continue their conversation by discussing why things feel f*cked and how to become unstuck from these feelings. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on how to become unstuck, you might like to also check out: Knowing… why things feel f*cked pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing … our authentic selves pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … why things feel f*cked pt. 2 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent chats with Integrated Psychotherapist and author, Andrew Sloan, to discuss why we may feel stuck, why things feel f*cked and how we can become unstuck. Andrew is the author of the book “Why Things Feel F*cked – Your Practical Guide to Getting Unstuck”, and his work as an integrated psychotherapist sees him combining the best parts of psychotherapy and coaching to help his clients reflect on how their past can show up in their present life, whilst also working with them to connect these experiences to a future that’s both purposeful and inspiring. Together, Trent and Andrew start this two-part conversation by discussing what can inform us feeling stuck, including our many “systems of disconnection”, and how this informs our lives feeling f*cked. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on why things feel f*cked, you might like to also check out: Knowing… our inner critic pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing … our authentic selves pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … why things feel f*cked pt. 1 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent continues his chat with author, university lecturer and founder of Sensing Mind Institute, Dr Claus Springborg, about inner criticism, our inner critic and its role in our everyday life. Together, Trent and Claus discuss a range of topics related to our inner critic, including: How our virtues inform and impact our inner criticism, The role of respect and curiosity in better understanding ourselves and how we engage with others, How we can reframe the cultural norms of inner criticism, as well as How our lived experience and upbringing inform our inner critic. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on our inner critic, you might like to also check out: Knowing… our inner critic pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing… trauma, our nervous system and healing pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 8pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … our inner critic pt. 2 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent chats with Dr Claus Springborg, the founder of Sensing Mind Institute – a school offering continuing professional development for psychotherapists, to discuss our inner critic and its role in our everyday life. Claus is the author of books, such as “Transforming Self-Criticism” and “The 5 Knots – A Guide to Being-Centred Therapy”, as well as a university lecturer with a PhD in leadership development for his research on how cognitive science can deepen personal growth. Together, Trent and Claus start this two-part conversation by finding out more about Claus, including where his interest in knowledge and learning started, the range of professional hats he wears, including his role supporting therapists through the Sensing Mind Institute, as well as some of his personal experiences and how it informs the work he does. They go on to discuss topics such as the Diamond (Locus) approach and working with spiritually oriented psychotherapists before starting to unpack what inner criticism, how it impacts us and whether we actually have an “inner critic”. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on our inner critic, you might like to also check out: Knowing… trauma, our nervous system and healing pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing … trauma, our nervous system and healing pt. 2: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … our inner critic pt. 1 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by therapist, Chris Collins, to get a better understanding of our arousal template. Chris, who has extensive experience in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relationship counseling, works collaboratively with his clients to foster self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and promote emotional well-being. Together, Trent and Chris discuss: Chris’s journey to sobriety and how it informs the work he does, What our arousal template is, what influences it and how, The relationship between our attachment style and our arousal template, How pornography and trauma can impact our arousal template, as well as How our arousal template can impact our ability to get aroused. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on our arousal template, you might like to also check out: Knowing… tantric healing pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing … our relationship to chemsex pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … our arousal template appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by neurodivergent psychosexual therapist and relationship counsellor, Maxi Xie, to get a better understanding of what psychosexual therapy is. Maxi’s lived experience as a culturally diverse practitioner shapes his work supporting individuals and couples around intimacy, pleasure, and communication, who he sees across several private clinics. Maxi’s practice is sex-positive, poly-friendly, kink and fetish friendly, neuro-affirming, and culturally aware, and he provides safe, inclusive spaces where people can embrace all parts of themselves — including their identities, desires, and vulnerabilities — free from shame. Together, Trent and Maxi discuss: What sparked Maxi’s interest for working in psychosexual therapy, including his studies, What psychosexual therapy is and why someone might seek out this type of support, The role of desire, shame and our emotions related to our sexual selves, The difference between intimacy and sexual intimacy, as well as Why is it important to discuss our desires and boundaries with our partner. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on psychosexual therapy, you might like to also check out: Knowing … ourselves through Shadow Work pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing… tantric healing pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … Psychosexual therapy appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by music therapist, Luke Thorne, to get a better understanding of what music therapy is. Luke works in private practice with his business Crescendo Music Therapy, which sees him work within the NDIS and supporting people with disabilities to improve their wellbeing. Luke has also worked as a disability support worker for over 10 years, has his Masters of Music Therapy, a Bachelors degree in Music Performance, as well as extensive experience writing and recording his own music. Together, Trent and Luke discuss: What sparked Luke’s interest as an artist, and as a music therapist, What music therapy is, how it can help and who it can help, The benefits of music therapy for pain management, as well as The different life domains in which music therapy can focus support. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on music therapy, you might like to also check out: Knowing … creative arts therapy and healing: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing… client-led therapy pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … Music Therapy appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by Ange Monitto from Sound of Soma to help us better understand our Chakra System. Ange is a qualified sound therapist with a range of holistic healing qualifications, including a Diploma in Sound Therapy, as well as qualifications related to Tibetan singing bowl sound healing, reiki and meditation and mindset. Together, Trent and Ange discuss: How Ange got into working with chakra energy, The integrated role our chakras play in communicating messages to ourselves, How our chakras funnel information into our body, The importance of understanding our energy body, An overview of the seven main chakras, The difference between our main chakras and transpersonal chakras, How our chakras can be overactive and underactive, misaligned or reversed, Our energy fields and how they hold memories and remember physical pain, How aligning our energy and our chakras can help us be more coherent, as well as Whether our chakra system can interact and engage with others. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on our Chakra System, you might like to also check out: Knowing … Sound Healing: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing… Heart Brain Harmony pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … our Chakra System appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by clinical psychologist, Julian Nolan, to discuss Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Trent and Julian unpack: How Borderline Personality Disorder can affect our closest relationships, The role ‘fear of abandonment’ plays for someone with BPD, How ‘connection’ and ‘trauma’ impacts and informs people with BPD, What some of the common co-morbid diagnoses are for people with BPD, What getting a diagnosis for BPD involves, as well as The intersection of BPD and sexuality. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on Borderline Personality Disorder, you might like to also check out: Knowing … Borderline Personality Disorder pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing… our resilience through our neurodivergence: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … Borderline Personality Disorder pt. 2 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by clinical psychologist, Julian Nolan, to get a better understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Together, they discuss: The inspiration behind Julian specialising in Borderline Personality Disorder, What Borderline Personality Disorder is, What BPD can look like for someone in their day-to-day life, The role ‘emotional sensitivity’ plays in people living with BPD, What it can look like to a loved one who knows someone with BPD, as well as The role of attachment styles and how it relates to BPD. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you like this episode on Borderline Personality Disorder, you might like to also check out: Knowing … our ADHD: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing… our resilience through our neurodivergence: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … Borderline Personality Disorder pt. 1 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by life coach, Sam Henderson, to continue unpacking what it means to be our authentic selves. Sam, a Master Practitioner of Life Coaching, Conscious Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Matrix Therapies, continues to share with Trent: How our values and uniqueness relate to us being our authentic selves, Whether we are being our most authentic selves or life is getting in the way, Why finding times for ourselves is important, The role that trauma plays in limiting our ability to live authentically, The different modalities that can help with us in living more authentically, What letting go of negative relationships has to do with being our authentic selves, as well as How curiosity and reflection about our lived experience helps inform our authentic selves. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   If you enjoy listening to what it means to be our authentic selves, you might also want to check out: Knowing … our Authentic Selves pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music Knowing… our Attachment Styles pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … our Authentic Selves pt. 2 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by life coach, Sam Henderson, to unpack what it means to be our authentic selves. Sam, a Master Practitioner of Life Coaching, Conscious Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Matrix Therapies, shares about his own lived experience, including a period of his life that he reframed from being a “break down” to being his “breakthrough”. Together, they also discuss: What life coaching and Matrix Therapy are, What it means for us to be our most authentic selves, What can stop us from being our authentic selves, How our younger selves can impact us being our authentic selves, What the role of trusting ourselves plays in being our authentic selves, as well as How boundaries inform our ability to spend times with ourselves. You can check out the previous shows mentioned in this episode via: Hypnotherapy: Spotify | Apple Music NLP: Spotify | Apple Music Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … our Authentic Selves pt. 1 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by professional psychic and psychic channeler, Andreas Anthony from Andreas Embodiment, and together they unpack psychic channeling, our spirit guides and how we can connect to them and our spirituality. Together they discuss: Andreas’ psychic “coming out” story, What ‘psychic channeling’ is and how it can look, including the difference between conscious and trans-conscious channeling, The role of “psychic discernment” when it comes to psychic channeling, Why “grounding” is important when doing psychic channeling, and what this can look like, What role “permission” plays when working with someone through psychic channeling, What a spirit guide is and whether everyone has a spirit guide, The difference between spirit guides and other guides, as well as, Advice about how we can connect with our spirit guides and higher selves. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … psychic channeling and our spirit guides appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by psychotherapist and counsellor, Dabaco Sunset, to continue chatting about Shadow Work. Together they discuss: The role that the Collective Unconscious plays in shadow work, The collective unconscious of Grindr, The relationship between our community and our shadow selves, The healthy and unhealthy ways our shadow can express itself, The concept of the “Golden Shadow”, Why being authentic is important to integrating our shadow self, How our shadow self can inform our relationship to sex and kinks, The benefits of having a therapist help with shadow work, Some of the ways we may struggle to integrate our shadow self, as well as How our ego selves and shadow selves work together. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … ourselves through Shadow Work pt. 2 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by psychotherapist and counsellor, Dabaco Sunset, to start a two-part chat on the topic of Shadow Work. Dabaco shares about his own lived experience, as well as his private practice where he specialises in supporting queer community through various therapeutic modalities, some of which include Gestalt Therapy, Embodiment Counselling and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Together, they also discuss: What it means to work as a queer-affirming relational therapist, What Shadow Work therapy is, and where it originates from, Whether everyone has a “shadow” side, How shadow work can relate to and inform our sense of control, Some of the different ways that our shadow selves can play out, The role of “shame” in doing our shadow work, How attachment styles can be an access point for shadow work, as well as How our relationships and their dynamics can inform our shadow and shadow work. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … ourselves through Shadow Work pt. 1 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by clinical psychologist, Dr Liam Casey, to discuss the topic of suicide bereavement. Together, they talk through: Liam’s own lived experience, as well as his professional interest, in working with the queer community around suicide bereavement, The prevalence of suicidality within the queer community, Defining what suicidality is, and what suicide bereavement is, What some of the most common determinants are that lead to suicidality for the queer community, The impacts of “discrimination” on suicidality, How we might feel when experiencing suicide bereavement, What some of the risk and protective factors related to suicidality, The role of ‘grief’ and how it plays out mentally and physically in relation to suicide bereavement, What some of the mental health challenges are that may arise related to suicide bereavement, as well as How stigma can impact those experiencing suicide bereavement. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … the impacts of suicide bereavement appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by queer art therapist and counsellor, Nick Denson, to discuss creative arts therapy and the role it can play in healing. Together, they discuss: The difference between ‘arts therapy’ and ‘creative arts therapy’, How art therapy informs “art as language”, and how it can create conversation, How creative arts therapy and art making can benefit from a person-centred approach, What role creative and expressive arts therapy have in healing, The role of seeking our supervision for art therapists, What ‘art therapy affirming practice’ looks like, as well as Why it’s important for queer people to express themselves creatively. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … creative arts therapy and healing appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent has a community-focused, lived-experience conversation with queer art therapist and counsellor, Nick Denson. Trent speaks to Nick to find out what makes up his “story”, including how his younger lived experience informs him personally, as well as professionally as an art therapist. Nick shares his story, including: Moving around from a young age and how this helped with forming his identity and growing up queer, How being an “air force brat” informed his interest in art, and which led to his interest in art therapy, Working internationally with the Peace Corp., as well as working with the Coalition of Queer Creative Arts Therapist, His understanding of the concept of “Queer World Making” and how it relates to experiencing ‘queer joy’ and connecting to infinite possibilities, as well as Helping unpack his understanding of queer identity through the lens of art therapy. Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … art therapist, Nick Denson appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by multimodal healer, Corey Indian from Tantric Bliss, to continue discussing tantric healing and how it can help us heal and better understand ourselves. Together, Trent and Corey discuss: The role of connecting to breathwork, sound and our chakra system in Corey’s tantric healing practice, What some of the symptoms are or reasons why someone may want to seek out tantric healing, The different ways someone may “release” energy during a session, What are some of the common blockages we have when it comes to connecting to ourselves, How tantric healing can help overcome challenges beyond just sexual blockages, The different types of tantric healing services that Corey offers, as well as What can help us decide whether tantric healing might be for us. To find out more about Corey’s work, you can check out his social channels: (SFW) Instagram (NSFW) X Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … tantric healing pt. 2 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by healer, Corey Indian from Tantric Bliss, as they begin to discuss what tantric healing is and how we might be able to use it to help heal and better understand ourselves. Together, they discuss: Corey’s experience of transitioning careers and how this informs his work in tantric healing, How Corey’s own pathway to healing and learning self-love helped him address ‘shame’ and ‘fear’, How learning tarot also informs the work that Corey does, What “tantric healing” is and how it can help people towards healing, The practices of guided meditation, breathwork and tarot in the healing process, How tantric healing can help release blockages on multiple levels, as well as What a tantric healing session can look like. To find out more, Corey’s social channels are: (SFW) Instagram (NSFW) X Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support   Get in contact with the show: We highly value your thoughts, opinions and feedback. Get in contact with them via: Instagram: @kmkypodcast Email: [email protected]   About the show: Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer. Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself. Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 Wednesday’s at 9pm to hear Knowing Me, Knowing You live. The post Knowing … tantric healing pt. 1 appeared first on Knowing Me Knowing You.