Meet Q https://joy.org.au/meetq/ Meet Q is a unique and real conversation about LGBTQIA+ mental health hosted by experts in the field. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:52:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 JOY 94.9 - LGBTI QA+ Podcasts from Australia false episodic JOY 94.9 - LGBTI QA+ Podcasts from Australia ppc@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists podcast Meet Q http://joy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/joy-podcast-itunes-default.jpg https://joy.org.au/meetq Weekly 5c42b0d9-f14c-517f-b906-629e6c99bf44 When love is locked down https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/26/when-love-is-locked-down/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:48:15 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=45 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/26/when-love-is-locked-down/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/26/when-love-is-locked-down/feed/ 0

Meet Q, a 30-something single woman wondering where the last few years of her life have gone after COVID. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about the impact of the pandemic on mental health, the shared grief, and ways to support ourselves as we look forward to a new normal.

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

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Deep breaths: exploring the cavern of love https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/19/deep-breaths-exploring-the-cavern-of-love/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:47:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=42 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/19/deep-breaths-exploring-the-cavern-of-love/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/19/deep-breaths-exploring-the-cavern-of-love/feed/ 0

Meet Q, a gay man who’s struggling during sex and feeling anxious in the bedroom with his partner. Dave, Tom, and Jamie chat about how common sex anxiety is, the importance of relaxation to combat anxiety, and the ins and outs of bottoming.

 

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

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A firm affirm (a gender story) https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/12/a-firm-affirm-a-gender-story/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:46:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=39 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/12/a-firm-affirm-a-gender-story/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/12/a-firm-affirm-a-gender-story/feed/ 0 Meet Q, a gender diverse adolescent who’s exploring her gender identity and gender expression. She’s trying out pronouns and a chosen name, she’s letting her close friends know, but she’s worried about how her family might respond.

Dave, Tom, and Jamie are joined by leading trans health GP Dr Nate Reid to discuss gender development, what is involved in social and medical transition/affirmation, and the importance of gender affirming care.

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

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Writing HIStory into the future https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/05/writing-history-into-the-future/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:39:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=36 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/05/writing-history-into-the-future/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/04/05/writing-history-into-the-future/feed/ 0

Meet Q, a 58-year-old gay man who’s struggling with getting older. He’s worried about the future, losing his independence, and what life will be like for him as an older gay man. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how common it is for LGBTQIAP+ people to feel lost and disconnected as they age, the importance of cherishing and celebrating the generations who have come before us and the stories they have to share, and connecting with community and your values in order to see ageing as an opportunity rather than a threat.

 

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

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The dark room of depression https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/29/the-dark-room-of-depression/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:34:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=33 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/29/the-dark-room-of-depression/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/29/the-dark-room-of-depression/feed/ 0

Meet Q, a gay man who’s struggling with depression. He’s lost his motivation and energy, he’s disconnected socially, and he isn’t experiencing any joy in life. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how depression looks and feels, and how sometimes it’s hard to know when it’s there. They explore strategies including looking after physical health and wellbeing, taking some pressure off, finding moments of joy, and the power of gratitude to help with optimism and low mood.

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

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Open waters: all aboard the relation-ship https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/22/open-waters-all-aboard-the-relation-ship/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:32:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=30 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/22/open-waters-all-aboard-the-relation-ship/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/22/open-waters-all-aboard-the-relation-ship/feed/ 0 Meet Q, a gay man who’s questioning what’s right for him in his relationship with his partner. Q is wanting to explore non-traditional options. He’s wondering whether non-monogamy might be right for him.

Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat the difference between sexual boundaries and romantic boundaries in relationships and define different types of non-monogamous relationships. They also explore the difficulty of vulnerable conversations in relationships (and the importance of these) and provide strategies to help explore what’s right for Q in his relationship and how to communicate this to his partner.

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

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Nobody puts bisexuality in a corner https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/15/nobody-puts-bisexuality-in-a-corner/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:29:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=19 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/15/nobody-puts-bisexuality-in-a-corner/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/15/nobody-puts-bisexuality-in-a-corner/feed/ 0

Meet Q. Her mother is making passive aggressive comments about her bisexuality. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about boundaries in family relationships, assertive communication, and the stigma bisexual people sometimes experience in being forgotten or misunderstood in the rainbow community.

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

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(Knock knock) it’s me, anxious attachment https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/08/knock-knock-its-me-anxious-attachment/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:25:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=15 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/08/knock-knock-its-me-anxious-attachment/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/03/08/knock-knock-its-me-anxious-attachment/feed/ 0

Meet Q. She struggles with anxiety in her romantic relationships. Q has recently come out of a 12-month relationship where she struggled to feel secure. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about attachment styles in relationships and how to build more security and safety in romantic connections, even when your anxiety is screaming at you that something isn’t right.

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

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The Shame Drain (Shut up, Beryl!) https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/02/28/the-shame-drain-shut-up-beryl/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:20:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/meetq/?p=10 https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/02/28/the-shame-drain-shut-up-beryl/#respond https://joy.org.au/meetq/2022/02/28/the-shame-drain-shut-up-beryl/feed/ 0

Meet Q, a gay man who’s never felt enough.  Q is struggling with self-worth, body image, belonging, and a critical internal voice that’s always telling him he’s worthless. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how they would support Q – including issues with contingent self-worth, moving towards success rather than running away from failure, how to address the inner critical messages, and defusing from unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

 

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

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