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Meet Q

Meet Q


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Presented by Dr Dave Demmer and Dr Jamie Byrne
Email production@joy.org.au

 

Based on a fictional client, “Q”, Dr. Dave Demmer and Dr. Jamie Byrne (clinical psychologists), and Dr. Thomas Dickson (GP), discuss the science and research around various topics of mental health including self-worth, attachment, gender dysphoria, relationship difficulties, and managing emotions, all within an LGBTQI+ affirmative framework. The trio will take you through what’s new in understanding and supporting your mental health in a Pod that’s fresh, informed, and engaging.

This podcast is syndicated and produced by Q Psychology – qpsychology.com.au/

 
 

PODCASTS

Sex: what’s drugs got to do with it

3 May 2022

Sex: what’s drugs got to do with it

Health

Meet Q, a 42-year-old gay man stuck in a cycle with crystal methamphetamine. In particular, he's struggling to engage in ...

When love is locked down

26 Apr 2022

When love is locked down

Health

Meet Q, a 30-something single woman wondering where the last few years of her life have gone after COVID. Dave, ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E10-When-love-is-locked-down-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:10 — 41.5MB)

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Deep breaths: exploring the cavern of love

19 Apr 2022

Deep breaths: exploring the cavern of love

Health

Meet Q, a gay man who's struggling during sex and feeling anxious in the bedroom with his partner. Dave, Tom, and ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E09-Deep-breaths-cavern-of-love-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:58 — 44.0MB)

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A firm affirm (a gender story)

12 Apr 2022

A firm affirm (a gender story)

Health

Meet Q, a gender diverse adolescent who's exploring her gender identity and gender expression. She's trying out pronouns and a ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E08-A-firm-affirm-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:56 — 45.3MB)

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Writing HIStory into the future

5 Apr 2022

Writing HIStory into the future

Health

Meet Q, a 58-year-old gay man who's struggling with getting older. He's worried about the future, losing his independence, and ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E07-Writing-HIStory-into-the-future-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:06 — 49.7MB)

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The dark room of depression

29 Mar 2022

The dark room of depression

Health

Meet Q, a gay man who's struggling with depression. He's lost his motivation and energy, he's disconnected socially, and he ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E06-The-dark-room-of-depression-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:24 — 51.5MB)

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Open waters: all aboard the relation-ship

22 Mar 2022

Open waters: all aboard the relation-ship

Health

Meet Q, a gay man who's questioning what's right for him in his relationship with his partner. Q is wanting ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E05-Open-waters-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:45 — 42.3MB)

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Nobody puts bisexuality in a corner

15 Mar 2022

Nobody puts bisexuality in a corner

Health

Meet Q. Her mother is making passive aggressive comments about her bisexuality. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about boundaries in ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E04-Bisexuality-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:17 — 45.8MB)

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(Knock knock) it’s me, anxious attachment

8 Mar 2022

(Knock knock) it’s me, anxious attachment

Health

Meet Q. She struggles with anxiety in her romantic relationships. Q has recently come out of a 12-month relationship where ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E03-Anxious-attachment-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:32 — 48.9MB)

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The Shame Drain (Shut up, Beryl!)

28 Feb 2022

The Shame Drain (Shut up, Beryl!)

Health

Meet Q, a gay man who's never felt enough.  Q is struggling with self-worth, body image, belonging, and a critical ...

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https://joy.org.au/meetq/wp-content/uploads/sites/529/2022/08/MeetQ-S1-E02-The-shame-drain-final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:55 — 49.4MB)

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