Grow - stories of hope and recovery in Mental Health

From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Greg's Inspiring Journey

Welcome to the latest episode of Grow's Stories of Recovery and Hope podcast, where we delve into the transformative journey of Greg Indrikson. Join us as Greg shares his candid testimony of battling severe depression and isolation from a young age, how he found a lifeline in the Grow program, and the supportive community that helped him rise above his struggles.
Throughout the episode, Greg reflects on his painful experiences with bullying and loss, leading to a path of self-harm and hopelessness. Despite these overwhelming challenges, discover how Greg took steps toward healing by engaging with supportive peers who saw him as an equal, sparking a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Listen as Greg discusses the pivotal role the Grow program played in reshaping his mindset, teaching him valuable life skills, and fostering genuine, enduring friendships. Learn about the tools and strategies that empowered him to address personal and emotional challenges and celebrate his progression to now actively contributing to the Grow community, despite recent personal battles with health.
Tune in to explore Greg's remarkable narrative of finding hope, healing, and ultimately thriving, proving that with the right support, even the darkest paths can lead to brighter futures.

Teena - Finding her voice

Teena talks to Dave and Darryl about her life before - feeling worthless, her lack of any understanding or insight into her personal value and self-worth. How those around her were determining how she felt and thought about herself and her eventual hospitalization due to it all.  We then discover her first awkward encounter with Grow and the journey to finding her voice, being able to speak up and get out to a new life. 

Nick - From psychosis to working and being social

Lindy interviews Nick and discusses his undiagnosed childhood mental health issues which lead to episodes of psychosis and hospitalisation. Then trace his deliberate decision to breakthrough to being a valued and valuable member of his community and not limited by the 'diagnosis' . 

Vicky Part 1 - Boundaries with loved ones

Lindy and Vicky discuss genetic conditions mental health and chronic illness amongst other issues affecting recovery. They also discuss whether having personal boundaries with loved ones is helpful during the recovery journey and Vicky's extensive contributions to mental health at various levels and capacities. 

Peter -Having family and community responsibilities after hospitalisation

Lindy chats to Peter about his hospitalisation for mental health on top of other health issues. Plus how he's now active and contributing to his own and others recovery while balancing time with a young family. 

Welcome to Grow’s stories of recovery and hope

Introduction to the channel and what to expect from the interviews of people's recovery journey through Grow and their stories of personal progress with Mental Health, addiction, breakdown and overwhelm amongst other things.  

Claudia - Overwhelm, breakdown and breakthrough

Lindy interviews single mother Claudia who was overwhelmed with post-natal depression, guilt, trauma and depression and her remarkable journey to Grow and its online e-Group meeting. 

Lauren - Ice addiction and recovery

Lindy interviews Lauren and discusses her Recovery journey as part of Grow's unique Semi-rural residential rehabilitation community in South West Sydney. From 'ice' addiction to rehab resident then full circle to becoming a rehab worker Lauren is a real story of success and persistence.