Mad Mel’s Mic

Mad Mel’s Mic Finding your voice through the chaos. Welcome to Mad Mel’s Mic —a podcast built on honest conversations, real stories and the belief that no one should face life’s challenges alone. I’m Mel, a former NSW Police officer who served for 18 years before being medically retired with PTSD. Like many people living with mental health challenges, I spent a long time feeling isolated and wondering if anyone truly understood what I was going through. It was through hearing other people’s lived experiences that I realised I wasn’t alone—and that’s why I created this podcast. Each week, I share my own journey and sit down with guests from all walks of life for open and honest conversations about mental health, trauma, resilience, recovery and the moments that shape us. Some stories are confronting, others are uplifting, but every one of them is real. Whether you’re living with PTSD, navigating another mental health challenge, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for hope and connection, you’re welcome here. If this podcast helps just one person feel seen, understood and a little less alone, then every conversation has been worth having. Welcome to Mad Mel’s Mic—where together, we’re finding our voice through the chaos. And until next time… be kind to yourself.

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  What If Healing Starts With Looking Back

  Aug 18, 202618 min

  Send us Fan Mail Season 2, episode 25 We go back through an unexpected “rabbit hole” that starts with a photo request and ends with me rereading the goodbye texts I sent when I left the police. I unpack how PTSD twisted my memory into feeling abandoned, and how those messages and my progress since then remind me I’m still moving forward. • running out of phone storage and stumbling into old messages from 2019 to 2021 • the group text I sent on my last day in the police and what it brings up • feeling like I had leprosy and why that belief made sense at the time • rereading colleagues’ replies and realising people cared but didn’t know what to say • a Mount Druitt memory and the flying fox park breaks • song of the week I Will Survive and the idea that life starts again after a career ends • sharing my story publicly without shame and how that opens new doors • a rough couple of days and being proud that I can cry and feel again • watching true crime again without nightmares and noticing real PTSD recovery • looking back to measure growth and find something to be proud of • being proud of my policing career even though it broke me You can find me on Facebook and Instagram, and don't forget to like and follow. Song of the week: I will survive by Gloria Gaynor https://youtu.be/6dYWe1c3OyU?si=whf_V8wphhUYZ5mr Thought of the week: The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charlie Macksey "So much beauty we need to look after"

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  Episode #24

  You Can Take Your Life Back From PTSD

  Aug 11, 202617 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Season 2, episode 24 I talk through what’s been on my mind lately, from refining my podcast branding to the way winter can get under your skin when you’re living with PTSD. A Katy Perry shower song turns into a reminder that taking your life back is hard, doable, and worth it. • questioning my intro, branding, and how to grow without losing authenticity • noticing how cold weather and small-town life affect mood and routine • sharing updates on motivational speaking and new opportunities ahead • using Katy Perry’s “Roar” to talk about choice, control, and recovery steps • finding purpose through kids and learning why putting myself first isn’t selfish • dealing with injury, restlessness, and the mental spiral of being stuck • swapping trash TV for true crime documentaries that force full attention • going on an apocalypse book and zombie survival tangent • reflecting on the hidden inside world behind what people see You can find me on Facebook and Instagram, and don't forget to like and follow. Song of the Week: Katy Perry - Roar https://youtu.be/CevxZvSJLk8?si=XgtDU2tE3Qwgj-Kq Thought of the week: The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charlie Macksey "isn't it off. We can only see our outside, but nearly everything happens on the inside"

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  Episode #23

  Grateful For PTSD? A New Frame

  Aug 4, 202618 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 23 I reflect on why I can honestly say “thank you” to PTSD even while admitting the low points, and how reframing my diagnosis helps me keep moving forward. I share the song and thought that keep me grounded, plus a small moment with a friend that completely changed how I hear my own self-talk. • saying “thank you” to PTSD and what that mindset shift unlocks • Dream On by Aerosmith as a reminder that life continues after trauma • the past can still hurt and the value of learning from it • catching negative self-talk with the line “Please do not talk about my friend like that” • practising the catchphrase be kind to yourself • returning to pickleball carefully and the power of community • surprising my parents with a Cosentino show and why local arts matter • a parenting milestone and dreaming about future travel • thought of the week: our freedom is how we react to things You can find me on Facebook and Instagram, and don't forget to like and follow. Song of the week: Dream on - Aerosmith https://youtu.be/89dGC8de0CA?si=i-EwRR7Gze00t20k Thought of the week: The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charlie Mackesy "One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things"

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  Episode #22

  The Other Mel Takeovers Questions

  Jul 28, 202650 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 22 We hand the mic to the other Mel for Takeover Week and answer listener questions with no prep, which turns into a funny, honest look at my life with PTSD. We talk recovery tools, the awkward reality of boundaries, and the small ways people can show up that actually help. • pop culture updates and why self-kindness comes first • secret talents including guitar and why music matters after trauma • the weird things we believed for way too long • scent memories and how sensory cues can transport you • choosing honesty over excuses when I am not coping • habits that can drive people crazy and the routines I rely on • PTSD recovery supports including inpatient stays and TMS • box breathing, grounding, art, puzzles, and social connection • what to text when checking in and why “thinking of you” works • what not to say when someone is struggling • living without shame about medical retirement and identity changes • what I would say to PTSD and why gratitude can coexist with pain You can find me on Facebook and Instagram and don't forget to like and follow. Don't forget to be kind to yourself. Thought of the Week: "People will forget what you said and forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou

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  Episode #20

  Two Mels And One Mic

  Jul 14, 202626 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 20 We bounce from pop culture to real life, using humour and friendship to make sense of memory lapses, big feelings, and the messy middle of everyday coping. We recap Toy Story, spiral a little on Taylor and Travis wedding rumours, and end with a simple reminder to listen less to fear and more to dreams. • picking a song that feels like our friendship • forgetting details but still feeling understood • Toy Story thoughts on devices and imagination • surviving a packed day-session cinema with kids • scepticism about AI leaks and celebrity wedding photos • knee recovery, eye infection, and adjusting to multifocals • debating a careful return to pickleball • planning a listener questions takeover with rapid-fire answers • practising happiness with “toodaloo” and a smile • thought of the week from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Please. Ask sorry, it's askmadmel@gmail.com. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram, and don't forget to like and follow. Song of the Week: Your Nonsense Makes Sense - 502's https://youtu.be/5UD9xpY7QXI?si=lUTzudCo-c6uRmp1 Thought of the Week: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy "most of the old moles I know wish they had listened less to their fear and more to the dreams"

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