In today’s episode, we step into the paddock — both literally and emotionally — with Natasha Whitwell, founder of Seen and Herd Equine Assisted Therapy. Natasha shares how horses, with their intuitive presence and gentle strength, can guide us toward healing, emotional regulation, and personal growth.

From her tranquil base in Kulnura, NSW, Natasha offers a unique therapeutic approach that blends counselling with the wisdom of horses. She creates safe spaces for people of all ages to reconnect with themselves and discover new pathways to wellbeing.

Discover more:Website: https://www.seenandherd.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seenandherdaustralia

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About Mindful Arts Therapy

Mindful Arts Therapy creates safe, empowering spaces wherecreativity becomes a pathway to healing. Through art, reflection, and trauma‑informed practice, it supports mental health by helping people of all ages build resilience, express emotions, and reconnect with their inner strength.

For more information:

⁠https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/⁠

🛑 Disclaimer: This episode does not replace professional mental or physical health care. Please consult a qualified therapist or medical practitioner for personalized support.

Today we share a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Cops from Mental Health Foundation Australia. Amanda’s lived experience brings depth and authenticity to her advocacy, and her leadership in coordinating peer support groups across the country is extraordinary.

With lived experience of bipolar disorder, Amanda shows the power of community care. She leads 34 online peer support groups nationwide, creating safe, supportive spaces for Australians to connect, heal, and thrive.

Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) was founded in 1930 and is the oldest community-based mental health organisation in the country. For 94 years, MHFA has provided vital education and support services to Australians from all walks of life.

To learn more or get involved: Website: https://www.mhfa.org.au Phone: 1300 643 287

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Discover more about Mindful Arts Therapy: https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/

In this episode, Susan speaks with Jackie Lindsay — widely known as Anxiety Girl — about her journey through severe anxiety and panic attacks, and how she found peace, resilience, and a voice of change in mental health advocacy.

Jackie brings a powerful and relatable voice to conversations about mental health. After years of living with intense anxiety and panic — episodes so overwhelming they impacted every part of her life — she now shares her story to help others feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Discover more:
Website: https://www.anxietygirl.com
Instagram: @anxietygirl

Want to be a guest on Mental Health Matters: Voices of Change?
Leave a comment or reach out — Susan will be in touch.