Heckin' Concerned

Tim Lo Surdo, national director of Democracy in Colour, talks about how COVID-19 has exposed racial inequality and huge cracks in our democracy. The most vulnerable people in Australia are the hardest hit. Part 1 in a series exploring how COVID-19 has highlighted structural/ system inequalities around the world. 

Oncologist Dr Prachi Bhave demystifies cancer and busts cancer myths. Is it becoming more common? Who gets it? Can it be prevented? Can it be cured? We also talk about space medicine and death, and have plenty of laughs along the way. 

Sam Jones of smutbuttons.com talks about dating with mental illness, communication and building trust with partners, sharing kinks, and understanding ourselves. 

Dr Ash Nayate, neuropsychologist and author, talks about how to tolerate and transform grief, fear and anger about the Australian bushfires, and how to deal with constant bad news.

Season 1 has come to a heckin' end! Here is what it taught us. (Also, Season 2 will be out sooner than you know it!)

The 2nd episode in a 2 part series on men's mental health - Carl Nelms, a psychologist who runs Blokes Psychology, a psych practice for men, discusses the emotional and mental health needs of men, how culture affects men's ability to seek help, postnatal depression in dads, porn addiction, and how men can start conversations about feelings.  

The 1st episode in a 2 part series on men's mental health - Sudhamshu Mitra, a young Indian writer discusses the emotional worlds of men, and how they are often hidden. We talk about communicating emotionally with one's parents, how patriarchy and feminism affect men, and how men can create safe spaces for discussing feelings, emotional needs, consent, sexual preferences, etc. 

A conversation with Margot Morales Tanjutco about clothes and self expression, Instagram fashion, materialism and millennial life, having a personal aesthetic, Indian film star Ranveer Singh, and whether austerity is necessary to save the planet. Margot is a comedian and writer/ filmmaker whose musical about capitalism, Vanity Fair Enough, was acclaimed at MICF 2019. 

Have you felt guilty or hesitant to seek psychological counselling? In this episode, Niharika Hiremath, a young psychologist in training, and a commissioner on the board of the National Mental Health Commission, discusses things that hold us back from getting help, stigmas in immigrant communities, and why it's important to rightfully own your mental health needs. We also share our experiences with finding a good fit with a psychologist, and growing up as depressed Indian kids in Australia.

Patrick Rehill, a young environmentalist who works for an environment NGO, discusses climate change from a rather utilitarian philosophical perspective. We talk about what climate change does to our political psychology, the socio-economic impact of lime and cracked pepper deli chips, effective altruism, and how to think of the greatest good of the greatest number when we make personal decisions. 

Comedian Nikki Viveca talks about finding one's identity, authenticity in comedy, growing up as a trans girl in Queensland, and a high school essay filled with naughty puns. This is a gem of an episode - hilarious, poignant, and thought-provoking. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Nikki on her Facebook page, and on Instagram @nikkiviveca. 

Joel Kirkilis, pro bodybuilder, Crossfit athlete and osteopath in training, talks about how athletes deal with depression. We also discuss our relationships with food, comparing ourselves to others, and self esteem. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Joel on his Facebook page, and on Instagram @joel_kirks. 

Sashi Perera, a comedian from Melbourne, shares her dating horror story. We talk about the realities of dating for millennials in their thirties, trusting others, spinsterhood, and valuing ourselves as individuals. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook,  on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod, and on Twitter @heckinconcern.

In this *mega* episode, young politician Georgie Purcell talks about why politics is SO important to young people, reproductive rights, the climate election, the rise of right wing politics, and lots more. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Georgie on Instagram @georgiepurcell. 

Heckin' Concerned is coming soon! Sometimes lighthearted, always relevant conversations about things that scare millennials. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod.