The Deep Dive Podcast

Lisa Cox - Visibility of Disability - Representation of disability in pop culture.

isa Cox is the epitome of fearless living and an internationally changemaker and thought leader. Now a TEDx speaker, author and internationally awarded thought leader, Lisa’s resilience and mental strength were tested when she acquired life-altering disabilities several years into her successful corporate career. Today, Lisa is on a mission to empower, educate and motivate audiences to create a more inclusive world. From mental health to marketing or from body confidence to business strategy, Lisa is thrilled to be here.
You can check out Lisa's website at www.lisacox.co or on Instagram @lisacox.co

The Deep Dive Round Table #1 - National Autism Strategy

Join Dr Naomi Malone and Courtney Rosato for a deep discussion on the National Autism Strategy that was recently released by the Australian Government. Naomi's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-malone3537/ Courtney's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-rosato-47628b1a5/ We would also love to hear your thoughts - https://form.jotform.com/250073094820047

Changes to The Deep Dive Podcast in 2025

Michael explains the exciting changes happening to The Deep Dive Podcast in 2025

Episode 27 - Kate Webbe - Promoting Health as a Neurodivergent Person

This is our final regular episode for 2024.
Don't forget to secure your spot in out Deep Dive Xmas Live Episode - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-deep-dive-podcast-live-xmas-zoom-tickets-1078579934619?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Kate Webbe is a neurodivergent nutritionist. She has always been fascinated by the human body. She holds three bachelor degrees across nursing, paramedics and nutrition. She worked as a nurse for nine years before taking on a nutritionist retail assistant role as part of her autistic burnout recovery. Through her Instagram Plena Nutrition she aims to be relatable and educational. She sees clients via Telehealth to help them understand and nourish their minds and bodies in a way that works for them.
Check out her Instagram http://www.instagram.com/plenanutrition_kate

Episode 26 - Peta Hooke - Living with Cerebral Palsy and Podcasting

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Peta Hooke is a passionate disability advocate who loves a chat. Peta lives in Melbourne and has the lifelong disability of Cerebral Palsy. She is the creator and host of The I Can’t Stand Podcast. A weekly podcast answering questions and interviewing fellow disabled people about life, when you have a disability. Peta has an educational background in Business, Accessible Tourism and Access/ Inclusion. She is also a very proud board member of Australian Charity Friend In Me.
You can subscribe to her podcast at http://www.icantstandpodcast.com or check out her Instagram http://www.instagram.com/petahooke

Episode 25 - Daniel McCullough from Pharus Wellbeing - Mental Health Education & Awareness

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Daniel McCullough is a passionate and highly respected Mental Health First Aid facilitator and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) trainer. With a background in healthcare and education, Daniel has dedicated his career to creating supportive environments where meaningful mental health conversations can thrive. Formerly a Health & Wellbeing Coordinator at a major Melbourne hospital, he pioneered wellbeing programs and crafted mental health strategies for over 6,000 staff. Now, as the founder of Pharus Wellbeing, Daniel brings his expertise to workplaces, sporting clubs, and communities across Queensland, empowering teams to engage in mental health education and support. Through his down-to-earth approach and his own lived experiences, Daniel makes mental health relatable and engaging, helping organisations build healthier, more resilient cultures.
Check out Pharus Wellbeing's website - http://www.pharuswellbeing.com.auor the Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/pharuswellbeingor Facebook -  http://facebook.com/pharuswellbeing

Episode 24 - Simon Rinne from Mindful Men - Recovery from OCD, Depression, Anxiety and Burnout

Simon is a husband and father, mental health advocate and social worker. As the Founder of Mindful Men, he’s dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. Simon lived with OCD, Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout for 30 years, struggling in silence, using alcohol to feel "normal." At 28 Simon began the journey of healing and hopes to inspire others to believe that they can turn their pain into purpose, and move from surviving to thriving. Simon began Mindful Men in 2022, to provide a lived experience therapy support to men with mental health and disability challenges; and host The Mindful Men Podcast which shares stories of people turning pain into purpose.
Check out Mindful Men's website - http://www.mindfulmen.com.auor the Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus

Episode 23 - Lil Desille - Exploring Intimacy in Neurodivergent Couples

Lil Desille is an AudHD registered clinical psychologist. Annelil uses their personal experiences, along with evidence-based practice to work with neurodivergent individuals. Her special interests include: - Neurodivergence - Mind/Body connection - Sexual health, dating, intimacy - Attachment - Spirituality Lil is an AAPI and WPATH professional member. In her spare time, you will find Annelil doing a select few activities, including: spending time with her cats Subu and Eos, doing yoga and sitting in front of the heater watching their favourite tv shows.Go to her website http://www.neurokinnection.com.auor her Instagram http://www.instagram.com/neurokinnectionor go to our Show Notes page at http://www.deepdiveau.net/show-notes for more information.

Episode 22 - Phoebe Rogers - Dating Support and Counselling for Neurodivergent Couples.

Phoebe is a Clinical Psychologist, and couples therapist, specialising in dating and relationships. Phoebe went from hopeless in love and choosing emotionally unavailable partners to healing and finding love. How? After calling off a wedding (just two months before walking down the aisle), she vowed to heal. She worked on overcoming her fear of abandonment and soothing her own anxiety, which helped her date with calm and choose a partner who makes her feel safe, loved, and valued. Along the way, Phoebe discovered a formula that works for finding and keeping a healthy love, and now teaches this to other women who want the same.
Check out her website at http://www.therelationshipspace.com.au or her Instagram http://www.instagram.com/therelationshipspace

Episode 21 - Shan Fitzgerald - Running a business as an Autistic woman and raising an Autistic child

From English teacher and globe-trotting travel writer to branding nerd, Shan Fitzgerald has funnelled her passion for education and storytelling into her brand personality and copywriting studio, Wild Spark.Giving yawn-inducing corporate speak and cookie-cutter branding the (metaphorical) middle finger, Shan uses her signature no-BS approach to communication to help small brands with big ambitions craft personality-infused messaging strategy that’s as authentic as it is brag-worthy.She’s also an avid collector of tattoos, sneakers, and questionable life choices (but not necessarily in that order).
You can check out here website at https://wildsparkcopy.com/or on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/wildspark.co