Unpacking neurodiversity | A lived experience perspective
In this episode, we talk to Eden Grimwood about neurodiversity – from common misconceptions to the varied challenges that neurodiverse youth experience. Drawing from her lived experience, Eden shares practical insights into how educators and mental health professionals can cultivate more inclusive environments that will truly support neurodiverse individuals going forward. Eden Grimwood is a Youth Mentor & Consumer Advisor at Whāraurau. Her focus is on ensuring youth have their voices reflected in the work we do.
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Stories of healing from eating disorders
*Content warning: discussion of eating disorders. In this episode, we talk to Megan Tombs and Genevieve Mora regarding their lived experience in both handling and healing from eating disorders. Megan is a registered Counsellor, who has knowledge of Family-Based Treatment (FBT) in the context of eating disorders. She helps families by providing a calm, non-judgemental space in which practical strategies and emotional support options can be explored Megan is also Chair at the Eating Disorder Association of New Zealand (EDANZ). Genevieve is the co-founder of Voices of Hope, where she uses her lived experience to show people that recovery is possible, and that there is no shame in having a mental illness. In 2023, she was named in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list, 2023 edition.
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Holding space | Introduction to Whāraurau
Holding space is a podcast from Whārarau. In each episode, we sit down with people from across the infant, child, and adolescent mental health and addiction sector, and related sectors, to korero about the work, the challenges, and the heart behind supporting our tamariki and rangatahi. Join us as we hold space for honest conversations, shared learning, and collective growth. This podcast series is hosted by Dr. Bronwyn Dunnachie and Tepora Pukepuke. Whāraurau is the national centre for infant, child and mental health workforce development. We provide training, advice, and resources in best practice approaches and service improvement for services and teams providing mental health and addictions support to infants, children, young people, and their whānau. Learn more: Visit our website Find us on social media: FacebookLinkedIn
Holding space is a podcast from Whārarau. In each episode, we sit down with people from across the infant, child, and adolescent mental health and addiction sector, and related sectors, to korero about the work, the challenges, and the heart behind supporting our tamariki and rangatahi. Join us as we hold space for honest conversations, shared learning, and collective growth. This podcast is hosted by Dr. Bronwyn Dunnachie and Tepora Pukepuke.
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