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What does A.I. say about the latest episode?
“What sets this episode apart is not just Joel’s story, but also the wealth of knowledge he imparts on depression as a diagnosable and treatable condition. He breaks down the clinical aspects of major depressive disorder, the symptoms, and the potential treatments with a clarity that is both educational and accessible.”
Supporting the LS Precast team in Benalla
The traditional domains of silence about mental health are disappearing, and we couldn't be happier or prouder to play a very small part in helping that along. LS Precast is one such business that not so many years ago might have been like that. A precast...
Launching the new podcast!
Be Human, Not Concrete: the Hearten Up podcast, is now LIVE!
It features stories and thoughts from me, around dropping the facades we all build up, normalising being human, recommendations on all sorts of resources (genuine ones, not sponsored) and future episodes will have some people I’ve met over the years who I rate as good humans.
Please subscribe and rate the show, and pass the link along to anyone you think might be interested.
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It’s ok me, I got this
The single most powerful and liberating psychological practice I have ever done is reintroduce myself to my inner child, and show him who I am now. Yes, it sounds wanky and flowery but I truly don’t care. I gave this a crack and the positive change has been nothing short of AMAZING.
Honey, I’m home! (reconnecting with myself)
Last year I came to realise that despite all of the work I’d been doing to strengthen my mental health and overall feeling of being well, I hadn’t yet tackled a core issue: I didn’t know who I really was as distinct from what I’d been told or thought I was, and I didn’t feel connected or safe with myself. My body, soul and mind were disconnected – they were strangers, and I can see now they had been for quite some time.
From superannuation marketing to mental health first aid training
A self-described “corporate refugee”, Mr Clapham spoke to AIST on the tipping point that triggered his mental health mission and turned his life around. Mental health is the greatest healthcare risk facing Australians after cardiovascular disease and cancer, according...
Supporting Beechworth To Bridge
There are so many good people, community groups, and organisations doing the good work to destigmatise mental health problems, and the sad end point for far too many – suicide. One such group is Beechworth to Bridge, established to raise awareness and funds for mental...
Learning from the best
Earlier this week I got to spend two days hearing from arguably the world leader in trauma therapy, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, MD, whose book 'The Body Keeps the Score' was a game-changer and best-seller (and he signed my copy for me :D) I learned a lot...
Radio interview: ABC Darwin
In 2017, ABC Radio Darwin interviewed me about my show HUMPTY DUMPTY DADDY, which I delivered at the Darwin Fringe Festival that year.
I really enjoyed the conversation with the lovely Rebecca McLaren. We spoke about the show, my father’s suicide, and how I talk to my own children about mental health.
Joel Clapham
Founder & Chief Mental Health Champ
mental health trainer, speaker, writer with heart, humour & humanity