We’ve arrived at the final episode of Embracing the Mind's fourth season.

Today’s guest is Ben Mortley, an established actor who swapped the stage for the counsellor's armchair.

He’s been in beloved shows such as McLeod’s Daughters and Home & Away, as well as numerous movies and theatre productions.

Ben shares stories of his time at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, how learning the art of listening as an actor was instrumental in his development as a counsellor, and stereotype-busting surprises from group sessions he has run.

TW: This episode contains mention of mental health issues, addiction, physical assault, self-harm, and alcohol and other drug use.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Don’t listen to this episode on an empty stomach!

Today, we’re joined by award-winning chef Blaze Young.

We wanted to learn about the creativity of cooking – from choosing the produce, formulating a palette of tastes in your mind, to plating the meal in an appealing way – and Blazepractices this across her work every day.

Blaze outlines her journey as a chef and shares the mental health challenges of working in hospitality.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Link: https://healthymindmenu.org.au/

Humour is all around us – some prefer to watch a comedy show, listen to a funny podcast, or joke with friends. Some even make it their career, such as today’s guest Simone Springer.

But where does it fall as a form of creativity? We explore this and more with Simone, who takes us on her journey – examining the trials and tribulations of the laughter circuit, and inspires us to take the plunge and believe in ourselves.

TW: This episode contains mention of mental health issues and suicide.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.