Healing Our Way Podcast

Seasons

• Season 1

  Episode one: Intergenerational trauma

  In this episode we hear from Stolen Generations survivor Uncle Michael Welsh and his son and Stolen Generations descendant Bobby Dixon. We also hear from Aunty Leslie Franks and Blayke Tatafu on what intergenerational trauma means to them and how it affects relationships in community.

  
  Episode two: Identity and culture

  We learn and hear from the lives and identities of Matt Doyle, Ryan Donohue Pitt, Karlie Stewart and Libby Brown. Host Jax Compton explores with guests the relationship between identities, culture and healing, discussing what identity means to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing. We learn how you can heal from all experiences growing up as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.

  Episode three: Confronting perceptions

  In this episode guests delve deep into the topics of confronting negative perceptions, stereotypes and how racism continues to affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. Ellen Karimanovic, Luke Currie Richardson, Libby Brown and Blayke Tatufu explore the passive and undercurrent comments in everyday life connected with racism, truth telling and how to look after yourself while rising up and taking on these challenges.

• Season 2

  Episode one: Make Healing Happen

  Take a listen to the first episode in season two of the Healing Our Way podcast, where Youth Reference Group member’s Blake Tatafu, Ellen Karimanovic & Tarlee Leondaris talk about how to make healing happen. These amazing guests deep dive into what intergenerational healing looks and feels like for First Nations youth.

   

  Episode two: Issues Impacting First Nations Youth

  Our host Rachel Hocking sit down with Youth Reference Group member Blake Tatafu and Karlie Stewart to yarn about unique challenges and strengths that First Nations Youth have today. Listen for some insight into how services can better cater to young people.

   

  Episode three: First Nations Resilience and Strength

  In this episode you will hear from Youth Reference Group member Blake Tatafu and Brother To Another program founder Jye Cardona reflect on their childhood, the importance of centring collective healing and drawing strength from vulnerability. Jye shares some insights into his program, showcasing the strength of First Nations boys and men and the value of mob leading these programs. Check out Brother To Another on Instagram and Facebook.