Feelz
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Bree Baker delivers Feelz, a podcast for millennials serving no frills self-help.
Bree splits her time between being a registered counsellor, writer and music fiend.
https://breebaker.com.au/
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The New Emo. Welcome to Feelz Podcast 2024 + two mental health tips.
January 28, 2024 11:15 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBKia Ora. In this episode, I am giving Feelz Podcast a fresh reset and throwing around golden nuggets of wisdom. 2024 is the year to love the sh*t out of yourself. I'll be sharing some funny as stories – including a classic one about my nightmare neighbours – along with evidence-based tips to turf out your pesky inner critic. I gotta admit I got a bit muddled on social comparison theory, and got my examples back to front. I am not re-recording the error as you'll get the jist on its impact, b...
The cynical creative
August 03, 2023 11:22 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBToday's pod is me plonking down some thoughts straight from my noggin into the mic. We'll be diving deep into my journey as a cynic over the past three years and how it's impacted my creative practice. Grab a mug of Bushell's and a scotch finger, lessgo xx Resources Mentioned https://www.instagram.com/feelzbloggy/ https://www.breestewart.com.au/ Good Will Hunting - What Do You Wanna Do? Support: 13YARN (Mob Only/AU) DirectLine 1800 888 236 (AU) BlueKnot 1300 657 380 (AU) LifeLine 13 11 1...
Am I lazy if I procrastinate? A rant with Bree.
February 28, 2023 01:36 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBToday's ep focuses on creatives who are juggling all of their metaphorical balls. Family, work, their passion for their craft. Procrastination is a misunderstood phenomena, sometimes it's even a good thing. Listen to today's rant offering two tangible strategies to resolve your inner battle with procrastinating. BTS Fact: my foot kicks the mic stand about seven times, mmk. Plonk a cheese onto a cruskit, pour a glass of Pinot G and turn up the audio. Resources Mentioned https://www.breeste...
Comparison kills your creativity
November 28, 2022 03:35 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to Feelz, Season 4! The new look Feelz focuses on creativity and mental health. In this emotionally nutritious ep, I offer two basic tips on how to keep your noggen out of social and artistic comparison. Let's resurrect your creativity and self-love my fam. Plonk a cheese onto a cruskit, pour a glass of savvy B and turn up the audio. Resources Mentioned https://www.breestewart.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/feelzbloggy/ https://www.youtube.com/@jameelajamil/videos Support ...
Social Media & Mental Health
July 28, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBToday's Feelz are about how social media intersects with our mental health in 2022. I offer three basic tips on how to keep your noggen balanced while using the TikTak and Instagrom. Let's plonk a cheese onto a cracker, pour a glass of savvy plonk and turn up the audio fam. Resources Mentioned https://www.breestewart.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/feelzbloggy/ Support DirectLine 1800 888 236 (AU) BlueKnot 1300 657 380 (AU) LifeLine 13 11 14 (AU) Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 ...
Abusive Relationship Feelz
June 09, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MBToday's Feelz are about how abusive relationships are herpes to the soul + tips on how to find yourself again, with some strategies for loved ones too. Let's plonk a cheese onto a cracker, pour a glass of savvy plonk and turn up the pod. Content warning: trauma, abuse Resources Mentioned https://www.breestewart.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/feelzbloggy/ https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/Find-Help/Help-Lines Support DirectLine 1800 888 236 (AU) BlueKnot 1300 657 380 (AU) LifeLine 1...
Codependents Unite
March 29, 2022 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBToday's Feelz are about my experience of being a codependent bisch. Codependency has been a constant coping mechanism for me since a very young age. In my work as a mental health counsellor, I have noticed codependency is as common as a corolla; many people experience it without realising. Let's plonk a cheese onto a cracker, pour a glass of savvy plonk and unpack the cause of codependency + my own strategies in recovering from it. Content warning: childhood challenges, will smith, the w...
War Anxiety with Caitlyn Taylor (Bonus Ep)
March 09, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBToday's Feelz are the current war within Ukraine at the hands of Russia's leader. I wanted to yarn to my good mate Caitlyn Taylor (@caitlynmegtaylor), her spiritual work as a yogi alongside her deep self-reflection always cultivates delicious insights into world events and mental health. Through this chat we work out how to balance moral responsibility, media consumption and anxiety. Content warning: race, privilege, spiritual wank, war, offensive language Joke Video Mentioned (CW: Charact...
Money & My Mental Health
February 21, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBToday's waffle is on money feelz. I was in bed thinking about how much financial stress has impacted everyone's emotional health + how common financial anxiety is for many. People feel so much shame and stigma regarding the lack of dollaz. I hope sharing my experience normalises your pain if you've been saturated in financial stress, alongside some little nuggets of practical gold. Content warning: mention of child sex offendors, graphic description of budgeting Resources mentioned https://w...
I'm Not Funny Anymore (Bonus Ep)
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBThis one just flopped out of my vocal chords and onto the internet. It's interesting when you've genuinely began the recovery journey through complex mental health, depression, dissociation etc. Six years on, I reflect on the elements of my personality that dropped away once I built a strong relationship with myself. Apologies for the dribs and drabs of mic feedback 😗 comedy: https://youtu.be/sDgBNof-fRU Support BlueKnot 1300 657 380 (AU) LifeLine 13 11 14 (AU) Depression Helpline 0800 11...
Omicron Feelz (+ a wee guided meditation)
January 18, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBKia Ora everybody. Omicron is flaring the fire of anticipatory anxiety, we out here dropping some thoughts around handling the continuing uncertainty. Support DirectLine 1800 888 236 (AU) BlueKnot 1300 657 380 (AU) LifeLine 13 11 14 (AU) Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 (NZ) Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797 (NZ) visit https://feelzpod.com/ Host: Bree Stewart @feelzpodcast Song credit: feels - demo By Danny Riguez, https://soundcloud.com/dannyriguez/feels-demo Feelz Podcast is writt...
Comedy Meditation for XMAS (Bonus Ep)
December 22, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBKelly the Klairvoyant runs a psychic xmas meditation, helping you to boundary set ahead of the holiday season. Disclaimer: Not suitable for children, humans or birds. Feelz Podcast is written + recorded on Wurundjeri land. https://feelzpod.com/ @breezuslives @feelzpodcast #mentalhealth #feelings #comedy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Trauma Feelz
December 20, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBTrauma has been gaining wider understanding since the collective impacts of COVID19. I share my own trauma challenges and my perspectives on navigating trauma, kia oraaaa fam. Support DirectLine 1800 888 236 (AU) BlueKnot 1300 657 380 (AU) LifeLine 13 11 14 (AU) Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 (NZ) Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797 (NZ) visit https://feelzpod.com/ Song credit: feels - demo By Danny Riguez, https://soundcloud.com/dannyriguez/feels-demo Feelz Podcast is written and re...
Ageing Feelz
December 13, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MBYarns on getting older + the potential impacts on our mental health. visit https://feelzpod.com/ Song credit: feels - demo By Danny Riguez, https://soundcloud.com/dannyriguez/feels-demo Feelz Podcast is written and recorded on Wurundjeri country. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Return of Feelz
December 06, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBChatting about reprieve from the pod & how breaks can enhance mental wellbeing + a wee grounding exercise at the end. visit https://feelzpod.com/ Song credit: feels - demo By Danny Riguez, https://soundcloud.com/dannyriguez/feels-demo Feelz Podcast is written and recorded on Wurundjeri country. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
The Self H8 Sessions (part one)
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBCW: References to suicide and self-harm. Talking about self hate & mental health + no silly jokes in this episode fam, only vulnerable vibes. visit https://feelzpod.com/blog for more feelz. Other good stuff @ https://linktr.ee/feelzpodcast
Healing Burnout
June 25, 2021 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBTalking about burnout & mental health + opened the feelz hotline for the first time in yonks. visit https://feelzpod.com/burnout for the blog & more feelz via https://linktr.ee/feelzpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Can't Stop the Feeling (rantz)
May 17, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MB"I feel too much" 💜 A bonus episode for people who identify as sensitive sally's. Come sit in your emotionz with me on the latest Feelz rant 💯 Available on Spotify + Apple. Feelz - A mental health podcast without the wank. Resources mentioned in this episode - Burnout. The secret to unlocking the stress cycle. Brene Brown pod. feelzpod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Effortless Meditation with Kevin Janks
May 11, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBKev reluctantly came to meditation out of desperation to rid himself of the detrimental effects of stress. Now he runs an effortless meditation centre in the heart of Sydney CBD. Enjoy the frothy wisdom of this incredible human. Feelz. A mental health podcast without the wank. Resources https://centredmeditation.com.au/ https://feelzpod.com/ https://headtohealth.gov.au/ The Body Remembers: Book The Body Keeps the Score: Book
Angry Ass
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBFeelz. A mental health podcast without the wank. Illuminating our anger. Anger is one of the more widely marginalised Feelz in society. Drop into this episode for brief reflections on anger, a fake sponsorship ad, as well as further insightful dribble. Resources: https://feelzpod.com/ http://instagram.com/feelzpodcast Tara Brach - Meeting Anger with Awareness Beyond Blue NZ Helpline (1737)
Failure Feelz
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBA little rant for anyone feeling like they are failing. Abso does not matter whether it is in relation to a project, job or personal relationship - it's the same poo feeling. Throughout the rant I reflect on the meaning of failure, the meaning of success and how fear plays a part. Get your ear region near this ipodCast fam! https://feelzpod.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Bonus Episode: am I a Victim Valerie? ft. Erin Gale (Psychologist)
April 18, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBBig shout out to the wonderful Psychologist Erin Gale for featuring on another episode of Feelz (as an unborn baby sneezes on her vagina every two minutes). In this episode we chat about sitting in the victim mindset and how we can reflect on both our internal and external locus of control to navigate our noggen's back to self-empowerment. How PREDICTABLE is a podcast episode with clean audio? So common, so beige. If you're like me and you are sick of well recorded high quality podcasts, y...
Chunky and Funky
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MBDisclaimer: This episode may cue emotional flashbacks around eating disorder challenges. In this ep of Feelz, we talk about managing weight struggles after COVID19. There are a lot of cheese descriptors and serious undertones intermingled with some bulk lols. https://www.canopyeds.co.nz/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://feelzpod.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Instagram Question: Honouring your Boundaries
April 01, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBMini Ep recorded in Melbourne, the audio quality is dusty but once the dust settles the wisdom is delicious. Someone asked a question on Insta about how to honour your boundaries after someone has acted like a dickhead when they're drunk. The notion of boundaries is fairly powerful and nutritious to long-term interpersonal growth. Enjoy these ramblings in the gorgeous city of Melbourne. I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the ...
"I'm Heavily Broken" said The Veronicas once
March 23, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBIn this episode of Feelz, I quote Australia's golden girls of a generation - The Veronicas. They have no idea this podcast exists nor do they endorse it. The real title should have been "A quick tip for when you feel life is falling apart". Sometimes our cynicism and burnout makes it hard to appreciate life or to feel its joy. I touch in briefly on my own experience, then bang on a bit about how powerful the body is. For more resources relating to getting out of yo' head and into your heart ...
Leaving Your Job with Lydia Lee
March 18, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBCW: Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment. FAM what's up? I hope 2021 has been a smidge more gentle to you as Easter approaches. In this ep, I was lucky enough to talk some wisdom based sh*t with the wonderful Lydia Lee of Screw The Cubicle. After nine months of therapy, coaching, saving, and planning Lydia left her six figure job to start her own business. Now Lydia helps others to forge their own version of success in life. Resources in this episode: https://screwthecubicle.com/about/ http...
30 Something & Childless with Caitlyn Taylor
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBYou are 30 something, more or less a giant child. Nek minit, you look around and all of the other giant children are now having children themselves. CONFUSION. As Lou and I commence our fertility journey (aka A lesbian's guide to spending thousands of dollars on semen), I felt keen on discussing a new narrative emerging in the world. Adulthood without kids. We look at the highs and lows, but overall Caitlyn and I just percolate some insightful crap. Article mentioned in the show: https://w...
Boy Under the Bridge with Ricky
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBContent warning: This episode discusses Ricky's personal experience of anti-depressants. Please seek advice from a qualified health practitioner around your mental health treatment. Ricky writes from the alias of ‘boy’ because if there’s anything we should cherish and keep from our childhood, it’s the way we see the world. Children see things with curiosity, creativity, awe and possibility. Ricky reckons this is the essence of the inner child we shouldn't lose touch with. Ricky talks about...
Setbacks in your mental health
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis episode we get all up in the Feelz around experiencing a setback in your mental health recovery. It's a real pain in the bumhole of emotions when we feel like we have "recovered" from our mental health challenges, only to discover all of the old feelings cropping up once again. I share with you my recent experience of depression cropping back up, as well as the strategies I used to move through it. Please note that this episode may touch on content that is triggering for some listener...
Funeral Chats with Kimba & Stass (The Last Hurrah Funerals)
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis episode we get all up in the Feelz of our friends Kimba & Stass of The Last Hurrah Funerals. Kimba & Nastassia operate The Last Hurrah, a fiercely independent funeral company. The team align to a model of operation based on transparency, flexibility, and integrity. The girls can even bring the dead home for families to spend time with, if that feels right to them. We will be chatting about the concept of grief, loss and above all, we develop an understanding of death (whilst somehow w...
Death Chats with Kimba & Stass (The Last Hurrah Funerals)
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis episode we get all up in the Feelz of our friends Kimba & Stass of The Last Hurrah Funerals. Kimba & Nastassia operate The Last Hurrah, a fiercely independent funeral company. The team align to a model of operation based on transparency, flexibility, and integrity. The girls can even bring the dead home for families to spend time with, if that feels right to them. We will be chatting about the concept of grief, loss and above all, we develop an understanding of death (whilst somehow w...
An interview with my inner critic
December 14, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBNSFC: We are not born with an inner critical voice. We are not born with a voice at all. We develop our consciousness and our internal narrative over time, taking cues from the people and environment around us. Join me today for this silly episode of sillyness as I sit down and interview my inner critic aka ME. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Fashion & Self-Esteem with stylist Yvia Magan-Parker
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBDisclaimer: This episode discusses clothing sizes and may cause emotional flashbacks for those working through eating disorders. Yvia Magan-Parker previously styled for enterprises such as Country Road, she now shares her wisdom around fabric styling in order to support you in using threads to your advantage when it comes to self-love. Thank you to this GORJUS human for sharing her in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
Glen Benton talks emotional trauma, spirituality & music
November 15, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThe mind absolutely foamed during this conversation with Glen Benton of the musical project Anavaiix. Glen is a person centred and holistic mental health counsellor who shares his own lived experience of emotional trauma. In addition, we evolve into spiritual wankers using big mind words such as "sacred geometry". Enjoy hun. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Pandemic Pregnancy with Claire Dicarlo
October 25, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBLoved taking a minute to honour the epic resilience of Mums during this hectic year. Claire Dicarlo walks us through her COVID Bun Making, expanding on how important it is to be able to wipe your own bottom. A luxury she previously took for granted.
Good Grief
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBHelping yourself heal when someone dies (or a relationship is lost) is spiritually painful. In Episode 12 of Feelz we unpack the notion of grief and I make more references to haemorrhoids because they are funny. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Caitlyn Taylor talks Yoga Wankers
September 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBMelbourne Yogi, Caitlyn Taylor, unpacks how the western yoga industry became so wanky; but offers strategies on how to cut through the wank and enjoy the practice as intended. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Jason Parker | Going full-time as an Artist
August 28, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBDo you like art but don't understand the wanky schmanky jargon? Are you a fan of gingers? Are you curious about how to become a full-time creative? If so, wrap your ears around this episode of Feelz as Jason Parker and Bree Stewart feel all of their emotions via a Lockdown zoom session. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Erin Gale (Psychologist) | Part 2: Q&A | Managing Uncertainty & Emotional Sh*t Talking
August 15, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBPsychologist, Erin Gale talks all things feelingz as we both answer Q&As from listeners. Some of the sh*t talking includes: when to ignore your therapist, preparing for uncertainty and how being a spiritual wanker can soothe your COVID blues.
Erin Gale (Psychologist) | Race issues in Australia & What to Expect in Therapy Part 1
July 27, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThroughout part one of this two part episode Erin and I shoot the sh*t about how to be an ally to Australia's first people (& others) off the back of Bree being involved in a dollop of social media backlash. We also unpack some of the things a person might expect when seeing a therapist for the first time. All opinions are our own, please seek tailored support where possible.
Comparison is a C**t
June 18, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode needs to be heard by so many. Such a common recurrence I notice in my work and amongst peers (also in my own day-to-day lyf) - The C Word. Comparison. It is a necessary human driver, but it can slow us down due to misplaced measures of success. Join me as I talk the words and dribble the wisdom on another episode of Feelz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feelz4/message
Laziness & Ambition ft. former Kiwi MMA Fighter, Steele
May 25, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBLife’s pretty f*cking rough right now. Global pandemics are running rampant, no footy on TV, plus Cadbury just instigated the comeback of Marble Chocolate and it tastes like foot. The current climate really calls for percolating with our feelz. Myself and former Kiwi MMA fighter, Steele, discuss the process of our pursuits, what lies in laziness and the mystery of the ghost poo.
Helping a friend with mental health issues ft. Holly Noonan
May 06, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBM8s. Peer Connection. The under-valued power of community in mental health recovery is fundamental to emotional wellbeing for both the individual and the mental health carer. Join me as I talk absolute sh*t with my best friend who supported me in my recovery journey as well as, for the first time ever, opening up the Feelz Hotline to podcast fans. https://www.feelzpodcast.com/
Self empowerment during isolation
April 02, 2020 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBA brief clip with some insight about empowering yourself whilst residing at home during COVID19. Listen out for a gaggle of cockatoos ruining the episode.
COVID19 & Your Brain: advice for Kiwis and Aussies, ft. Erin Gale (Psychologist)
March 25, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe current COVID19 (aka corona, toyota corolla, sharona-virus) has highlighted our abilities to be open, raw and vulnerable about our mental and emotional wellbeing. Whilst the affects of this pandemic are very painful, there are some core strategies and actions we can take to aid recovery as a society. Positive psychologist Erin Gale provides some delicious insight for your mind. Recording date - 19th Feb 2020.
Intro to Feelz
March 17, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBThanks for stopping by Feelz the Podcast for semi-qualified advice from a Ranga living in Australia. I have spent half of my life living in New Zealand and the second half (thus far) in the land of Australia (where I currently reside). Whilst there are many incredible organisations campaigning to break down the stigma of mental health at large, we are still faced with the historical stoicism that leads us toward internalising our feelings - namely in the form of “I’ll be right”, “she’ll be...
Navigating your Thirties: A psychologist's view - ft. Erin Gale
March 17, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn episode 2 of Feelz the Podcast myself and Positive Psychologist, Erin Gale, enjoyed a semi-intellectual froth off the big shifts that occur when we transition from our youthful adulthood into our proper adulthood, the 30s and beyond. So yearns the question: When is the legitimate shift in which you suddenly feel like a full fledged adult human?
Intro to Feelz & Corona Lyf
March 17, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MBThanks for stopping by Feelz the Podcast for semi-qualified advice from a Ranga living in Australia. I have spent half of my life living in New Zealand and the second half (thus far) in the land of Australia (where I currently reside). Whilst there are many incredible organisations campaigning to break down the stigma of mental health at large, we are still faced with the historical stoicism that leads us toward internalising our feelings - namely in the form of “I’ll be right”, “she’ll be...