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Talk Therapy To Me
Talk Therapy To Me is hosted by counsellors Ashley (she/her) and Maxi (he/they) – two queer minds diving deep into the real stuff. It’s talk therapy, but make it gay.
Episodes
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Neurodivergent Burnout?!
This week on Talk Therapy to Me, Ashley and Maxi are joined by special guest Amy to explore neurodivergent burnout, masking and the invisible pressures of…
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The Importance of Hobbies: Finding Joy Beyond Productivity
When was the last time you did something simply because you enjoyed it? In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi explore how hobbies support our…
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Still Functioning, Still Struggling
What happens when you’re still working, studying, supporting others and getting things done — but underneath, you’re struggling? Ash and Maxi unpack the…
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The Politics of Recovery: What If I Don’t Get “Better”?
Maxi goes solo to question the neat, linear story we’re often told about mental health recovery. What if healing includes setbacks, ongoing support or simply…
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Beyond the Label: BPD, Queer Community & Connection
For BPD Awareness Week, Ashley and Maxi are joined by Dene Dubois, founder of BPD Raw, to go beyond the label and explore the lived experience of Borderline…
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Revisiting 314- Putting It Into Practice
This week on Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi revisit the 314 Movement, but this time with a practical focus: what does 314 actually look like when life…
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Anger – What Is It Trying to Tell Us?
Is anger really a bad emotion? This week, Ashley and Maxi explore what anger might be trying to tell us — from hurt, fear and rejection to crossed boundaries…
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The Rhythm of Being You: Music Therapy for Queer Lives
This week on Talk Therapy To Me, Maxi is joined by Registered Music Therapists Becky Bian (She/Her) and Priscilla Pek (She/Her) to explore what music therapy…
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AGMC: The Story of Us
This week on Talk Therapy To Me, Ash and Maxi are joined by Shelley (She/Her) from the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC) for a conversation about…
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AGMC Queer Multicultural Carnival – Event Recap!
In this episode, Ashley and Maxi recap their experience volunteering at the AGMC Queer Multicultural Carnival. From music, dance and cultural performances to…
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Jealousy
Jealousy is a deeply human emotion, but it’s often misunderstood. This week, Ashley and Maxi explore why we feel jealous, how comparison shapes our…
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What Actually Happens in Therapy?
What really happens once you walk into a therapist’s office? Is counselling only for people in crisis? And what if you don’t know what to say? In…
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Your Queer Neighbours Festival – Building Communities of Care
This week on Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi are joined by Feifei and Natasha from Our Point 3, the team behind the 2026 Your Queer Neighbours Festival…
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Grief & Loss – What We Carry
Grief is not only about death. It can follow the end of a relationship, changes in health, disconnection from family or community, or the loss of the future—or…
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All By Myself: The Importance of Downtime
This week, Ashley takes the mic solo while Maxi is tied up with other commitments. In a world that celebrates being busy, Ashley explores why rest is essential…
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Wellness Wednesday – It’s Not the End: Good Bye & The Next Chapter
This week, we’re saying goodbye to our co-host Trent as he wraps up his final episode with the team. Together, we explore why change can feel so…
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Appreciation, Community & Gratitude
In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi reflect on appreciation, community and gratitude after JOY Radiothon and the Euphoria Gala. Through…
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Ahoy with JOY! ⚓
What an absolute mess… and what an incredible night! This week’s Wellness Wednesday x Radiothon was packed with pirate adventures, questionable…
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Speaking Up: In Service of Change or in Service of Attention?
This week on Talk Therapy To Me, we are joined by Anastasia Rose Le (she/her), Deputy Chair of the Victorian Pride Centre, governance leader, and 2025…
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Wellness Wednesdays EP 4 – Volunteering: Small Acts, Big Impact
This week on Wellness Wednesdays, Trent, Ashley and Maxi are talking all things volunteering for National Volunteer Week. From our own stories at JOY to the…
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Shame & Shameless
This week on Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi unpack shame, the quiet “something’s wrong with me” feeling, the “I’m too much,” and the “not queer enough”…
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Friendship In Queerspace
Tonight on Talk Therapy To Me, we’re talking about friendship in queer spaces, not just dating, but how we actually build connection and find our people. A lot…
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Wellness Wednesday Ep 3 – Psychosocial Safety at Work
This Wellness Wednesday, Trent, Ashley and Maxi are talking about psychosocial safety at work: what it really means, and how work can impact our mental health…
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Depression doesn’t always look like depression
In this episode, Maxi and Ashley explore what depression can really look like. We unpack how to recognise the signs (even when you seem “fine” on the outside)…
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Post-Event Blues: The Comedown After the High (314 Movement Interview)
In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi explore something we don’t talk about enough: the emotional comedown after achieving something…
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Wellness Wednesday Ep 2 – Goal Setting~
This week on Wellness Wednesday, the three of us- Trent, Ashley and Maxi, unpack the psychology of goal-setting and why tiny, consistent changes might matter…
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Burnout at Work – Queer Burnout
In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, hosts Ashley and Maxi talk about workplace burnout, with a focus on how burnout can uniquely impact LGBTQIA+…
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Anxious…But Still Fabulous
Tonight on Talk Therapy To Me, we unpack anxiety, but through a queer lens. Why does anxiety sometimes feel louder, stickier, or more exhausting for LGBTQIA+…
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Wellness Wednesday – You, Me, Us
Goodbye Summer Grid, and hello to the brand new Wellness Wednesdays! In this first episode, we keep things relaxed and conversational, sharing our Midsumma and…
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More Than Therapy- Community Mental Health in Queer Space
What if mental health support didn’t only live inside a therapy room? In this final summer grid episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi are joined by Dr…
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Queer Found Family – Choosing Each Other
In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi explore the meaning of found (chosen) family, the people we build connection with through safety, trust…
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Far From Home- Being Queer, Migrant, and Trying to Get Health Support
In this episode of Talk Therapy To Me, Ashley and Maxi are joined by James Tapa and Feifei Liao to talk about what it really means to be “far from home”-not…
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Alone, Not Lonely- Queer Connecting in this Disconnected World
In this episode, Ashley and Maxi explore loneliness in the queer community, not as a personal failure, but as a human and social experience shaped by…
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A Gentle Christmas to Yourself: Holding Hope in Hard Times
Not everyone feels joy during Christmas and New Year, and some of us are quietly struggling. In this episode, we gently talk about crisis, suicide, and…
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Make Trauma Your B**sh
This week on Talk Therapy To Me, we’re talking about trauma: the big, the small, and everything in between, and how it shows up in our lives. Our special guest…
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What is Talk Therapy To Me?
Our first episode begins here. This is the space where we’re meant to be. Come sit comfortably with us and find out what to expect. The post What is Talk…