<![CDATA[My Perspective, 'Stories of recovery experiences']]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:28:45 +0000Captivate.fmMalcolm Choat and Chris Patonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/11e372e8-381e-491c-bca4-ce1b8ed6c874/avT193t1xFJEHsJ6o0XDIYrk.jpgMy Perspective, 'Stories of recovery experiences'Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonMalcolm Choat and Chris PatonMy Perspective, ‘Stories of recovery experiences,’ hosted by Malcolm Choat (The Better Health Generation, CEO Special Projects) and Chris Paton (CEO Generation Care), explores peoples stories of recovery and how that has played a role in their lives. With each episode covering a unique perspective, this podcast will provide further understanding to assist clinicians in their approach with clients who are overcoming barriers connected with a health condition, or to assist them in meaningful participation in life’s activities. This series aims to contribute to the body of knowledge and to help Allied Health Practitioners and industry members better understand how people overcome adversity, and why they think the way they do. Capturing stories through a hopeful and optimistic lens, My Perspective, ‘stories of recovery experiences’ explores life’s challenges, and the resilience realised through these experiences. These personal stories will bring some real perspective to the impact that recovery can have on a person’s life. This podcast aims to inspire a new perspective on recovery and how it plays a role in our lives as we move forward.https://my-perspective-storie.captivate.fmnoepisodicLeesa's StoryLeesa's StoryCONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses family and domestic violence, some listeners may find triggering.

It is a regrettable fact that gender-, based violence continues to be prevalent in our society. This episode of My Perspective; Stories of Recovery Experience discusses the important topic of family and domestic violence. Leesa, a clinician, tells us of her story. She courageously explains how violence affected her life, and how she overcame those consequences to live in a way that enriches others as well as being enriched.

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It is a regrettable fact that gender-, based violence continues to be prevalent in our society. This episode of My Perspective; Stories of Recovery Experience discusses the important topic of family and domestic violence. Leesa, a clinician, tells us of her story. She courageously explains how violence affected her life, and how she overcame those consequences to live in a way that enriches others as well as being enriched.

]]>075d7216-8cf6-4f7a-b1de-76e702aa10e6Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +110055:45nofull18Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonLisa's StoryLisa's StoryCONTENT WARNING

In this episode Chris talks with Lisa about the different types of challenges she faced as she moved through her recovery after a traumatic accident. Lisa was on a working holiday in the UK when she was suddenly injured and spent many months in hospital and in rehabilitation. She faced many hurdles to her recovery and she opens up about these lived experiences and the approach she took to overcome these obstacles. We are so fortunate to be able to share this moving story with you.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast episode, and this series of podcasts, is a discussion only of health-related topics. It is not a ‘how-to’ for those looking for a guide on how to deal with mental health or physical health issues. It does not purport to provide advice about health issues and must not be relied upon in any way by anyone for advice-giving purposes.

If you think you might be at risk or in need OF professional help, contact your GP or, if it is an emergency, call 000. Please see below for other information on available facilities and resources.

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In this episode Chris talks with Lisa about the different types of challenges she faced as she moved through her recovery after a traumatic accident. Lisa was on a working holiday in the UK when she was suddenly injured and spent many months in hospital and in rehabilitation. She faced many hurdles to her recovery and she opens up about these lived experiences and the approach she took to overcome these obstacles. We are so fortunate to be able to share this moving story with you.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast episode, and this series of podcasts, is a discussion only of health-related topics. It is not a ‘how-to’ for those looking for a guide on how to deal with mental health or physical health issues. It does not purport to provide advice about health issues and must not be relied upon in any way by anyone for advice-giving purposes.

If you think you might be at risk or in need OF professional help, contact your GP or, if it is an emergency, call 000. Please see below for other information on available facilities and resources.

]]>8f53d7f2-7c71-4cd9-84ab-396a1e7c595cThu, 30 Sep 2021 02:30:00 +110041:20nofull17Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonTodd's StoryTodd's StoryIn this episode of My Perspective, ‘Stories of Recovery Experiences’ we hear Todd’s Story. A young business person, a successful cricketer with many things in life going his way until a life changing medical episode occurred. He describes his background in sport and business, his diagnosis and, the lessons he has learned along his recovery pathway. This is a deeply personal story, which is a privilege to share.

]]>In this episode of My Perspective, ‘Stories of Recovery Experiences’ we hear Todd’s Story. A young business person, a successful cricketer with many things in life going his way until a life changing medical episode occurred. He describes his background in sport and business, his diagnosis and, the lessons he has learned along his recovery pathway. This is a deeply personal story, which is a privilege to share.

]]>a18362b0-68f5-4f83-b3d3-9cfd7bdc9965Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +110034:58nofull16Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonJenny's StoryJenny's StoryIn this episode we hear from Jenny, an Occupational Therapist. Jenny talks about recovery from her perspective as a clinician. Perhaps more importantly, she talks about it from the perspective of lived experience. Jenny understands recovery from the perspective of someone who experienced a significant health event and that of a carer. She discusses these perspectives –mother/carer, own life experience and clinician—and how they have influenced and changed her as a person.

]]>In this episode we hear from Jenny, an Occupational Therapist. Jenny talks about recovery from her perspective as a clinician. Perhaps more importantly, she talks about it from the perspective of lived experience. Jenny understands recovery from the perspective of someone who experienced a significant health event and that of a carer. She discusses these perspectives –mother/carer, own life experience and clinician—and how they have influenced and changed her as a person.

]]>2478bbdc-5972-46d8-86af-3205c6d396aeWed, 14 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +110032:28nofull15Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonRyan's StoryRyan's StoryIn this episode of My Perspective, Malcolm talks with Ryan Medley, a typical knock-about bloke from country NSW. Ryan talks about his life and the sudden unexpected event that turned his life around. Confined now to a wheelchair, Ryan refuses to be defined by his disability. He talks of the changes that he has initiated in his life, and the meanings that he has found, as a result of adversity. Tune in to the podcast and hear from this Aussie husband and father, as he tells his story of courage and of battles fought and eventually won.

]]>In this episode of My Perspective, Malcolm talks with Ryan Medley, a typical knock-about bloke from country NSW. Ryan talks about his life and the sudden unexpected event that turned his life around. Confined now to a wheelchair, Ryan refuses to be defined by his disability. He talks of the changes that he has initiated in his life, and the meanings that he has found, as a result of adversity. Tune in to the podcast and hear from this Aussie husband and father, as he tells his story of courage and of battles fought and eventually won.

]]>fb772a0e-30fb-4ba9-969d-2e1aa506393eTue, 06 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +110050:56nofull14Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonAnthony's StoryAnthony's StoryIn this episode Chris spends some time with Anthony Ellison learning about some of his challenges in living with a cancer diagnosis, the value of close relationships and surrounding yourself with the right network. Anthony also shares his experience on how exercise and having goals are a really important aspect of his experience and why.

]]>In this episode Chris spends some time with Anthony Ellison learning about some of his challenges in living with a cancer diagnosis, the value of close relationships and surrounding yourself with the right network. Anthony also shares his experience on how exercise and having goals are a really important aspect of his experience and why.

]]>3e94b1f5-9b87-48a7-b9be-2e3c0d912c90Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +110032:59nofull13Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonDaniel's StoryDaniel's StoryJoin Malcolm, as he explores Daniel's experience with recovery in his own family as well as his clinical experience.

]]>Join Malcolm, as he explores Daniel's experience with recovery in his own family as well as his clinical experience.

]]>4ee1e31c-bec2-4568-b92a-56a498d7ef38Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +110029:50nofull2Malcolm Choat and Chris PatonIntroductionIntroductionThis episode provides a brief introduction to the My Perspective, 'stories of recovery experiences' series.

]]>This episode provides a brief introduction to the My Perspective, 'stories of recovery experiences' series.

]]>b36f53aa-f4f3-4a8c-8637-b08fcdc82d82Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +110008:45nofull1Malcolm Choat and Chris Paton