I Am Ready Psychology: Phenomenal

I’m Trisna, a psychologist with an interest in the wellbeing and fulfilment of artists, performers, creatives and all those who follow their passions.

Phenomenal is a podcast about walking in the shoes of some exceptional people who have paved their own way in life. In this podcast, I hope to not only introduce these phenomenal people, but also give an opportunity to understand them phenomenologically – by hearing their lived experience. For more information: www.iamreadypsychology.com/podcast-2/

Several philosophers and sociologists have commented on what is lost with the erosion of ritual and the acceleration of modern life. In a conversation that allowed pause to reflect on daily life, history, culture, place, politics, creativity and community, Ria Soemardjo and I explored what it means to grow up and create across cultures, find shared language, and to experience the power of community ritual. Ria reflected on navigating challenges and being sustained by human connections that open portals into new worlds of creative work. For more information about Ria Soemardjo’s projects visit: https://www.riavoice.com/

The Phenomenal Podcast is recorded on the sovereign lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Peoples of the Eastern Kulin
Produced and presented by Trisnasari Fraser
Recorded and edited by Alisha Brooks

I’m Trisna, a psychologist with an interest in the wellbeing and fulfilment of artists, performers, creatives and all those who follow their passions.

Phenomenal is a podcast about walking in the shoes of some exceptional people who have paved their own way in life. In this podcast, I hope to not only introduce these phenomenal people, but also give an opportunity to understand them phenomenologically – by hearing their lived experience. For more information: www.iamreadypsychology.com/podcast-2/

In a week where our country's political debate regressed fifty years to discussions of monoculture, I was nourished by a beautiful conversation with Nela Trifković and Goran Ðurić about crossing boundaries, embracing in betweenness, and opening up to other people's lives and experience through arts engagement. We spoke about the loss of childhood to war, art being fundamental to resilience, resistance and transformation, and the power of communing through creative endeavour.

The Phenomenal Podcast is recorded on the sovereign lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Peoples of the Eastern Kulin
Produced and presented by Trisnasari Fraser
Recorded and edited by Alisha Brooks

I’m Trisna, a psychologist with an interest in the wellbeing and fulfilment of artists, performers, creatives and all those who follow their passions.

Phenomenal is a podcast about walking in the shoes of some exceptional people who have paved their own way in life. In this podcast, I hope to not only introduce these phenomenal people, but also give an opportunity to understand them phenomenologically – by hearing their lived experience. For more information: www.iamreadypsychology.com/podcast/

In this episode of Phenomenal I speak to documentary filmmaker Rendah Haj. In the midst of a resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement we speak about navigating identity, environment and obstacles within family, society and industry as a young PoC documentary filmmaker. We discuss empowerment through family, faith and sharing stories.

Recorded and edited by Alisha Brooks at Global Music Studio

I’m Trisna, a psychologist with an interest in the wellbeing and fulfilment of artists, performers, creatives and all those who follow their passions.

Phenomenal is a podcast about walking in the shoes of some exceptional people who have paved their own way in life. In this podcast, I hope to not only introduce these phenomenal people, but also give an opportunity to understand them phenomenologically – by hearing their lived experience. For more information: www.iamreadypsychology.com/podcast/

In this episode of Phenomenal I speak to independent dancer and choreographer Yumi Umiumare. At the very beginning of a range of closures in Victoria in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we speak about healing through movement, the balance between containment and freedom, and about the urgency for us to slow down and come back to the bare essentials.

Recorded and edited by Alisha Brooks at Global Music Studio
Photo by Matthew Lyn

I’m Trisna, a psychologist with an interest in the wellbeing and fulfilment of artists, performers, creatives and all those who follow their passions.

Phenomenal is a podcast about walking in the shoes of some exceptional people who have paved their own way in life. In this podcast, I hope to not only introduce these phenomenal people, but also give an opportunity to understand them phenomenologically – by hearing their lived experience. For more information: www.iamreadypsychology.com/podcast/

In this episode of Phenomenal I speak to ultra endurance cyclist Rishi Fox. We speak about persisting through challenges and fear, attempting missions you may not achieve, and beautiful experiences you can have along the way. [some strong language]

Recorded and edited by Alisha Brooks at Global Music Studio