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Knowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … trauma, our nervous system and our healing pt. 1On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by clinical psychologist and trauma-informed educator, Dr Faith Galliano Desai, for a two-part conversation where they unpack the intricate relationship between trauma, our nervous system and our ability to heal. Together, Trent and Dr Faith discuss:
The journey and inspiration that led Dr Faith to the type of work she does now,
How our nervous system can and does shape the way we go about the world,
The concept of “spirituality” and how it can help inform a holistic understanding of ourselves,
What trauma is (and what it is...2025-06-0553 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … Heart Brain Harmony pt. 2On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by Ali Haigh and Alicia Visser, the owners and co-founders of At The Treehouse. Together they continue discussing ‘Heart-Brain Harmony’, its benefits, as well as how it can help us regulate our nervous system.
For this episode, Trent finds out about:
What “Heart-Brain Harmony” exactly is,
How the girls have used their professional clinical experience and education to form and inform this program,
How Heart-Brain Harmony brings science and the soul together,
The power of our thoughts in creating our emotional state,
The role our...2025-05-2926 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … Heart Brain Harmony pt. 1On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent begins a mini journey into looking at how we can regulate our nervous system through the use of heart brain harmony.
Joined by Ali Haigh and Alicia Visser, the owners and co-founders of At The Treehouse, Trent finds out about:
The very personal lived experience that shaped Ali and Alicia starting At The Treehouse,
How are subconscious programming informs our daily lives,
Why we need to be mindful of moving out of survival state, as well as
The role of the nervous system in our everyday lives...2025-05-2252 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … our relationship to chemsex pt. 2On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent and Dave continue their two-part series on better understanding our relationship to chemsex and how we can heal it.
The boys are joined once again by Queer Recovery Coaching Founder, Andrew Moses, and together they focus on the “recovery” side of our relationship to chemsex by discussing:
What “recovery” means and what it can look like,
How the ‘Queer Recovery Framework’ differs from more traditional recovery models,
The importance of refocusing how we understand addiction and recovery,
The role of emotions and our nervous system within the recovery pro...2025-05-0851 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … our relationship to chemsex pt. 1On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent and Dave begin a two-part series on better understanding chemsex, our relationship to it and how we can heal it.
The boys are joined by Founder of Queer Recovery Coaching, Andrew Moses, and together they discuss a range of areas related to chemsex, including:
Andrew’s lived experience and how it informs the work he does,
Defining what “chemsex” actually is,
The relationship between dating apps and chemsex,
Whether the chemsex subculture is different across the world,
What some of the key drivers are for substance use, as wel...2025-05-0251 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … our attachment styles pt. 2On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent and Dave continue to unpack attachment styles by discussing the last two styles – “Fearful avoidant” attachment and “Dismissive avoidant” attachment.
For each of the attachment styles the boys discuss:
What it means to identify with them,
How they can play out in our everyday lives,
What traits or characteristics we might have, as well as
How we can best look after ourselves (or our partner), if we have either of these attachment styles.
Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podca...2025-04-241h 06Knowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … our attachment styles pt. 1On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent and Dave start to unpack attachment styles by discussing two of the styles – “Secure” attachment and “Anxious-preoccupied” attachment.
For each of the attachment styles the boys discuss:
What it means to identify them,
How they can play out in our everyday lives,
What traits or characteristics we might have, as well as
How we can best look after ourselves (or our partner), if we have either of these attachment styles.
Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in...2025-04-1756 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … the power of self-loveOn this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent brings home a two-part series on what it means to truly know our queer identity, and why we should practice self-love.
Trent continues chatting with Christiano Greene, the CEO and Founder of Queer Quest, about:
Why it’s important for us to identify with our queer identity,
Some practical steps to help us figure out what our queer identity is to us,
What self-love can mean to us,
What we may need in order to truly show ourselves self-love, as well as
Some of the common reasons wh...2025-04-1042 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … our queer identityOn this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent begins a two-part series on what it means to truly know our queer identity.
Trent chats with Christiano Greene, the CEO and Founder of Queer Quest, and together they chat about:
Christiano’s lived experience and how it informs his current career as a transformation coach,
The concept of our queer “spiritual identity”,
The different ways we can remain authentic whilst showing up for others,
The role of ‘people pleasing’ and perfectionism in informing our queer identity,
How our own lived experiences inform our queer identity,
Themes such as ‘s...2025-04-0348 minKnowing Me Knowing YouKnowing … the benefits of having a mentorOn this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent finds out about the benefits of mentoring – both being a mentor for others, as well as finding a mentor for...
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Meet Q'I wasn't expecting that': A tale of male privilege.Meet Q, a trans guy who's trying to navigate male privilege. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they talk all things gender bias and the unexpected experiences of gender affirmation.2023-12-1233 minMeet Q'I wasn't expecting that': A tale of male privilege.Meet Q, a trans guy who's trying to navigate male privilege. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they talk all things gender bias and the unexpected experiences of gender affirmation.2023-12-1233 minMeet QWhich villain said that? Probably your Inner Critic...Meet Q, a gay man striving for perfectionism but debilitated by internal critical messages. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they talk about the impossibility of perfectionism, the fallacy of using criticism to motivate ourselves, and how to use new strategies like humour, defusion, and self-compassion.2023-12-0435 minMeet QWhich villain said that? Probably your Inner Critic...Meet Q, a gay man striving for perfectionism but debilitated by internal critical messages. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they talk about the impossibility of perfectionism, the fallacy of using criticism to motivate ourselves, and how to use new strategies like humour, defusion, and self-compassion.2023-12-0435 minMeet QIdentity: How do we know who we are?Meet Q, a gay man who doesn't know himself. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom chat all things identity, self-exploration, and finding yourself.2023-11-2738 minMeet QIdentity: How do we know who we are?Meet Q, a gay man who doesn't know himself. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom chat all things identity, self-exploration, and finding yourself.2023-11-2738 minMeet QTo Expect the RejectMeet Q. He wants to be in a relationship, but he's terrified of rejection. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom talk all things rejection sensitivity, reframing your perspective, and understanding and healing your core emotional pain.2023-11-1933 minMeet QTo Expect the RejectMeet Q. He wants to be in a relationship, but he's terrified of rejection. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom talk all things rejection sensitivity, reframing your perspective, and understanding and healing your core emotional pain.2023-11-1933 min
Meet QThe pain of forgivenessMeet Q, she's struggling to forgive her partner after cheating. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they discuss relationships, acceptance, and how difficult it is to forgive.2023-11-1238 minMeet QThe pain of forgivenessMeet Q, she's struggling to forgive her partner after cheating. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they discuss relationships, acceptance, and how difficult it is to forgive.2023-11-1238 min
Meet QHello Anger, my old friendMeet Q, she's struggling with anger. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom for the first episode of season 3 as they explore the ins and outs of emotions, the differences between anger and aggression, and how to regulate ourselves.2023-11-0539 minMeet QHello Anger, my old friendMeet Q, she's struggling with anger. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom for the first episode of season 3 as they explore the ins and outs of emotions, the differences between anger and aggression, and how to regulate ourselves.2023-11-0539 min
Meet QHere I am: Living positiveMeet Q, a gay man living with HIV who's still navigating himself. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom on World AIDS Day as they talk all things HIV history, stigma, and the changing landscape of what it means to be living with HIV.2022-12-0131 minMeet QHere I am: Living positiveMeet Q, a gay man living with HIV who's still navigating himself. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom on World AIDS Day as they talk all things HIV history, stigma, and the changing landscape of what it means to be living with HIV.2022-12-0131 minMeet QNothing taboo about it: Let’s talk sexMeet Q, a 19-year-old who is trying to figure out sex as a queer person. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they talk all things sex ed; exploring sex, orgasms, and connections, while debunking some myths about sex along the way.2022-11-1734 minMeet QNothing taboo about it: Let’s talk sexMeet Q, a 19-year-old who is trying to figure out sex as a queer person. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they talk all things sex ed; exploring sex, orgasms, and connections, while debunking some myths about sex along the way.2022-11-1734 minMeet QMaking space for twoMeet Q, a 35-year-old woman in a relationship with someone who is struggling with their own mental health difficulties. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom look at making space for yourself and your relationship when you have a partner who needs support.2022-11-0330 minMeet QMaking space for twoMeet Q, a 35-year-old woman in a relationship with someone who is struggling with their own mental health difficulties. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom look at making space for yourself and your relationship when you have a partner who needs support.2022-11-0330 minMeet QYearning for connection: A tale of avoidant attachmentMeet Q, a 40 year-old lesbian who feels she’s just not made for relationships. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they chat about avoidant attachment, what emotional availability means, and how to be brave in the face of vulnerability.2022-10-2138 minMeet QYearning for connection: A tale of avoidant attachmentMeet Q, a 40 year-old lesbian who feels she’s just not made for relationships. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they chat about avoidant attachment, what emotional availability means, and how to be brave in the face of vulnerability.2022-10-2138 minMeet QNeedy, meeny miny, moe - Normalising needsMeet Q. He’s a mid 30’s gay man struggling to express his needs in his new relationship. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom chat about understanding and expressing needs in relationships, ethical non-monogamy, and how to address criticism and defensiveness in relationships.2022-10-0733 minMeet QNeedy, meeny miny, moe - Normalising needsMeet Q. He’s a mid 30’s gay man struggling to express his needs in his new relationship. Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom chat about understanding and expressing needs in relationships, ethical non-monogamy, and how to address criticism and defensiveness in relationships.2022-10-0733 minMeet QKinky consent is coolMeet Q, a gay man who doesn't know where his limits are with sex or how to communicate these to his partner.
Dr Tom, Dr Dave, and Dr Jamie chat about consent, erotic themes, and kink. The gang cover strategies for navigating communication in the bedroom (or alternate locations if you're so inclined). They talk about how trust, play, and consent are essential for sex no matter if it's vanilla or kinky. Join them on an exploration of what it is for us to be erotic.2022-09-2339 minMeet QKinky consent is coolMeet Q, a gay man who doesn't know where his limits are with sex or how to communicate these to his partner.
Dr Tom, Dr Dave, and Dr Jamie chat about consent, erotic themes, and kink. The gang cover strategies for navigating communication in the bedroom (or alternate locations if you're so inclined). They talk about how trust, play, and consent are essential for sex no matter if it's vanilla or kinky. Join them on an exploration of what it is for us to be erotic.2022-09-2339 minMeet QBody image: Mirror mirror on the wallMeet Q, a gay man who's struggling with the way he looks and how others see him. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they chat about body image, bingeing, and the gym scene.2022-09-0837 minMeet QBody image: Mirror mirror on the wallMeet Q, a gay man who's struggling with the way he looks and how others see him. Join Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom as they chat about body image, bingeing, and the gym scene.2022-09-0837 minMeet QThe game of Hide & SpeakMeet Q, a young person who is ready to speak his truth.
Kicking off season two of Meet Q on Wear It Purple Day, Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about repressing your identity, self-acceptance, coming out, and the lasting impact of shame.2022-08-2640 minMeet QThe game of Hide & SpeakMeet Q, a young person who is ready to speak his truth.
Kicking off season two of Meet Q on Wear It Purple Day, Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about repressing your identity, self-acceptance, coming out, and the lasting impact of shame.2022-08-2640 min
Better Thinking#102 – Dr David Demmer on Mental Health Within The LGBTIQ+ CommunityIn this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Demmer about the mental health challenges of the LGBTIQ+ community. Dr David Demmer is a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is a respected therapist and speaker with expertise in gender and sexual diversity, self-worth, and resilience. He is the founder and practice director of Wellington Street Psychology, a leading psychology practice in St Kilda. Through his dynamic and authentic approach to psychological wellbeing, he leads a team committed to delivering high-quality mental health support to clients. Dave is the current chair...2022-06-101h 02
Meet QThat's a wrap for season one!Thanks for joining the gang for season one of the Meet Q podcast. Please send through your ideas for the topics you'd like Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom to chat about in season two to suggestions@meetqpodcast.com
Until then, stay well!
The Meet Q Gang xx2022-05-2100 minMeet QThat's a wrap for season one!Thanks for joining the gang for season one of the Meet Q podcast. Please send through your ideas for the topics you'd like Dr. Dave, Dr. Jamie, and Dr. Tom to chat about in season two to suggestions@meetqpodcast.com
Until then, stay well!
The Meet Q Gang xx2022-05-2100 min
Meet QSex: what's drugs got to do with itMeet Q, a 42-year-old gay man stuck in a cycle with crystal methamphetamine. In particular, he's struggling to engage in sober sex. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about drugs in the gay community, chemsex, the importance of connecting rather than shaming, and life (and sex) after addiction.2022-05-0234 minMeet QSex: what's drugs got to do with itMeet Q, a 42-year-old gay man stuck in a cycle with crystal methamphetamine. In particular, he's struggling to engage in sober sex. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about drugs in the gay community, chemsex, the importance of connecting rather than shaming, and life (and sex) after addiction.2022-05-0234 min
Meet QWhen love is locked downMeet Q, a 30-something single woman wondering where the last few years of her life have gone after COVID. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about the impact of the pandemic on mental health, the shared grief, and ways to support ourselves as we look forward to a new normal.2022-04-2530 minMeet QWhen love is locked downMeet Q, a 30-something single woman wondering where the last few years of her life have gone after COVID. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about the impact of the pandemic on mental health, the shared grief, and ways to support ourselves as we look forward to a new normal.2022-04-2530 min
Meet QDeep breaths: exploring the cavern of loveMeet Q, a gay man who's struggling during sex and feeling anxious in the bedroom with his partner. Dave, Tom, and Jamie chat about how common sex anxiety is, the importance of relaxation to combat anxiety, and the ins and outs of bottoming.2022-04-1832 minMeet QDeep breaths: exploring the cavern of loveMeet Q, a gay man who's struggling during sex and feeling anxious in the bedroom with his partner. Dave, Tom, and Jamie chat about how common sex anxiety is, the importance of relaxation to combat anxiety, and the ins and outs of bottoming.2022-04-1832 min
Meet QA firm affirm (a gender story)Meet Q, a gender diverse adolescent who's exploring her gender identity and gender expression. She's trying out pronouns and a chosen name, she's letting her close friends know, but she's worried about how her family might respond.
Dave, Tom, and Jamie are joined by leading trans health GP Dr Nate Reid to discuss gender development, what is involved in social and medical transition/affirmation, and the importance of gender affirming care.2022-04-1132 minMeet QA firm affirm (a gender story)Meet Q, a gender diverse adolescent who's exploring her gender identity and gender expression. She's trying out pronouns and a chosen name, she's letting her close friends know, but she's worried about how her family might respond.
Dave, Tom, and Jamie are joined by leading trans health GP Dr Nate Reid to discuss gender development, what is involved in social and medical transition/affirmation, and the importance of gender affirming care.2022-04-1132 min
Meet QWriting HIStory into the futureMeet Q, a 58-year-old gay man who's struggling with getting older. He's worried about the future, losing his independence, and what life will be like for him as an older gay man. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how common it is for LGBTQIAP+ people to feel lost and disconnected as they age, the importance of cherishing and celebrating the generations who have come before us and the stories they have to share, and connecting with community and your values in order to see ageing as an opportunity rather than a threat.2022-04-0436 minMeet QWriting HIStory into the futureMeet Q, a 58-year-old gay man who's struggling with getting older. He's worried about the future, losing his independence, and what life will be like for him as an older gay man. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how common it is for LGBTQIAP+ people to feel lost and disconnected as they age, the importance of cherishing and celebrating the generations who have come before us and the stories they have to share, and connecting with community and your values in order to see ageing as an opportunity rather than a threat.2022-04-0436 min
Meet QThe dark room of depressionMeet Q, a gay man who's struggling with depression. He's lost his motivation and energy, he's disconnected socially, and he isn't experiencing any joy in life. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how depression looks and feels, and how sometimes it's hard to know when it's there. They explore strategies including looking after physical health and wellbeing, taking some pressure off, finding moments of joy, and the power of gratitude to help with optimism and low mood.2022-03-2837 minMeet QThe dark room of depressionMeet Q, a gay man who's struggling with depression. He's lost his motivation and energy, he's disconnected socially, and he isn't experiencing any joy in life. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how depression looks and feels, and how sometimes it's hard to know when it's there. They explore strategies including looking after physical health and wellbeing, taking some pressure off, finding moments of joy, and the power of gratitude to help with optimism and low mood.2022-03-2837 min
Meet QOpen waters: all aboard the relation-shipMeet Q, a gay man who's questioning what's right for him in his relationship with his partner. Q is wanting to explore non-traditional options. He's wondering whether non-monogamy might be right for him.
Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat the difference between sexual boundaries and romantic boundaries in relationships and define different types of non-monogamous relationships. They also explore the difficulty of vulnerable conversations in relationships (and the importance of these) and provide strategies to help explore what's right for Q in his relationship and how to communicate this to his partner.2022-03-2130 minMeet QOpen waters: all aboard the relation-shipMeet Q, a gay man who's questioning what's right for him in his relationship with his partner. Q is wanting to explore non-traditional options. He's wondering whether non-monogamy might be right for him.
Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat the difference between sexual boundaries and romantic boundaries in relationships and define different types of non-monogamous relationships. They also explore the difficulty of vulnerable conversations in relationships (and the importance of these) and provide strategies to help explore what's right for Q in his relationship and how to communicate this to his partner.2022-03-2130 min
Meet QNobody puts bisexuality in a cornerMeet Q. Her mother is making passive aggressive comments about her bisexuality. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about boundaries in family relationships, assertive communication, and the stigma bisexual people sometimes experience in being forgotten or misunderstood in the rainbow community.2022-03-1433 minMeet QNobody puts bisexuality in a cornerMeet Q. Her mother is making passive aggressive comments about her bisexuality. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about boundaries in family relationships, assertive communication, and the stigma bisexual people sometimes experience in being forgotten or misunderstood in the rainbow community.2022-03-1433 min
Meet Q(Knock knock) it's me, anxious attachmentMeet Q. She struggles with anxiety in her romantic relationships. Q has recently come out of a 12-month relationship where she struggled to feel secure. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about attachment styles in relationships and how to build more security and safety in romantic connections, even when your anxiety is screaming at you that something isn't right.2022-03-0735 minMeet Q(Knock knock) it's me, anxious attachmentMeet Q. She struggles with anxiety in her romantic relationships. Q has recently come out of a 12-month relationship where she struggled to feel secure. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about attachment styles in relationships and how to build more security and safety in romantic connections, even when your anxiety is screaming at you that something isn't right.2022-03-0735 min
Meet QThe Shame Drain (Shut up, Beryl!)Meet Q, a gay man who's never felt enough. Q is struggling with self-worth, body image, belonging, and a critical internal voice that's always telling him he's worthless. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how they would support Q - including issues with contingent self-worth, moving towards success rather than running away from failure, how to address the inner critical messages, and defusing from unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.2022-02-2835 minMeet QThe Shame Drain (Shut up, Beryl!)Meet Q, a gay man who's never felt enough. Q is struggling with self-worth, body image, belonging, and a critical internal voice that's always telling him he's worthless. Dave, Jamie, and Tom chat about how they would support Q - including issues with contingent self-worth, moving towards success rather than running away from failure, how to address the inner critical messages, and defusing from unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.2022-02-2835 minMeet QMeet Q, your LGBTQIAP+ mental health podcastWelcome to Meet Q, your LGBTQIAP+ mental health podcast hosted by experts in the field. Each episode, catch clinical psychologists Dr. Dave Demmer and Dr. Jamie Byrne, as well as GP Dr. Tom Dickson, as they have real, informed conversations about 'Q', a fictional character from the LGBTQIAP+ community who's struggling with their mental health. The three experts chat about Q's difficulties, how they would support Q in therapy, and what the science and the research has to say - all with a focus on what's new in therapy and the field of mental health.
They will explore topics such...2022-01-1701 minMeet QMeet Q, your LGBTQIAP+ mental health podcastWelcome to Meet Q, your LGBTQIAP+ mental health podcast hosted by experts in the field. Each episode, catch clinical psychologists Dr. Dave Demmer and Dr. Jamie Byrne, as well as GP Dr. Tom Dickson, as they have real, informed conversations about 'Q', a fictional character from the LGBTQIAP+ community who's struggling with their mental health. The three experts chat about Q's difficulties, how they would support Q in therapy, and what the science and the research has to say - all with a focus on what's new in therapy and the field of mental health.
They will explore topics such...2022-01-1701 min
A Mental Health BreakA stop in Melbourne Australia with the Founder of Psych School!This podcast is all things MENTAL HEALTH!----------------------------------------------Would it benefit you to hear from Mental Health Professionals and Influencers? Would it add value to your life to also hear authentic stories from people talking about their mental health, the issues they face, and how they actively combat them? If so, this is the perfect podcast for you!After Host Vincent A. Lanci suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and into recovery, he learned that he needed to prioritize my mental health. And his goal for this podcast is to help...2020-07-0731 min
The Growth Minded Daycast with Hayden Wilson#18 - Leading Male Based Australian Psychologist Dr David DemmerDr David Demmer (Dave) is a leading Australian clinical psychologist with a strong interest for the mental health of Aussie men.
He graduated from Deakin University, and has worked in various key roles in the mental health space and is the co-founder of Macquarie Street Psych, as well as founder of the "Close Shave Initiative" which helps equip Barbers with some fundamental tools to help their clients while in the chair.
You can check out Dave here:
https://www.macquariestreetpsych.com/
And on IG: http://instagram.com/dave.demmer
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