A Sonic Hug
This thought-provoking series hears from people from different walks of life who deal, experience and battle mental health issues. Producer and mental health advocate, Halina Rifai, brings you their accounts and explores key themes that have impacted them including grief, body image and much more.
1
Neil’s Chapter
Therapist Neil Hutchison shares insights from the other side of the therapy room, discussing what brings people to therapy, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and common misconceptions about the healing process.
36 min
2
Kim’s Story Part 2
In the second part of Kim's story, she navigates the complex intersection of caregiving, chronic illness, and profound loss.
41 min
3
Kim’s Story Part 1
Kim shares the first part of her story, exploring childhood isolation, feeling different, and searching for identity.
33 min
4
Jordan's Story
Jordan shares their lifelong journey with insomnia.
35 min
5
Kev's Story
Kev shares his experience of navigating a life-changing cancer diagnosis.
30 min
6
Matt’s Story
Matt shares his experience with grief, anxiety, and depression following the loss of his father at sixteen.
38 min
7
Adam’s Story
Adam AKA OldFirmFacts opens up about his journey with Crohn's disease, diagnosed in 2019. He discusses how the condition has affected his mental health, social life, and identity, particularly during the pandemic.
30 min
8
Tomiwa’s Story
In this episode, Tomiwa shares her experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
33 min
9
Halina's Story Part 2
32 min
10
Jude's Story
26 min
11
Emma's Story
30 min
12
Yvette’s Story
29 min
13
Ica's Story
28 min
14
Chloe's Story
30 min
15
Dominic's Story
33 min
16
Lyn-Marie's Story
34 min
17
Pedro's Story
26 min
18
Paul's Story
32 min
19
Rachael's Story
33 min
20
Stacey's Story
32 min
21
Robert's Story
30 min
22
Rosie's Story
38 min
23
Kirstyn's Story
38 min
24
Jassy's Story
35 min
25
Paul's Story
31 min