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In this captivating episode of Triumph Beyond Trauma, host Rosie Skene connects with Sarah Ashcroft, who shares her transformative journey with trauma and recovery.
Sarah, a passionate advocate for mental health, recounts her experience of creating a colouring book after an in-patient program at at South Coast Private Hospital, which sparked her deeper involvement with Emerge & See—a charity dedicated to supporting first responders.
Sarah discusses how exercise, particularly through group fitness, has become a cornerstone of her recovery, offering both physical benefits and a vital mental escape.
In conversation, Sarah reflects on the powerful insights shared by Dr. Al and Jess O’Garr on her podcast, emphasising the need for accessible mental health education.
Sarah’s advice resonates throughout the episode: finding connection is crucial. Whether through community organisations like Emerge & See or personal support networks, reaching out and engaging with others can provide essential support and shared understanding.
Tune in to discover how Sarah's experiences and insights offer hope and guidance for those navigating their own paths to recovery.
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Mental Health Resources:
000 - Concerns for someone's immediate welfare, please call 000 (Australia)
RUOK? - Resources https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources
LIFELINE, Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
1800 Respect, Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Counselling - 1800 737 732 -https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service, 24hr free video & online counselling - 1300 659 467 -https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Blue Knot, Empowering Recovery from Complex Trauma - 1300 650 380 - https://blueknot.org.au/
Head Space, National Youth Mental Health Foundation - https://www.headspace.com/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Kids Helpline (24/7, for youth 5-25) 1800 55 1800 - https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - 13 YARN (24/7) 13 92 76 - https://www.13yarn.org.au/
MensLine (24/7) 1300 78 99 78 - https://mensline.org.au/
QLife (3pm-midnight) 1800 184 527 - Anonymous, free LGBTI support - https://qlife.org.au/
