Translation notice:
Lifeline Crisis Support is delivered in English. This page was translated automatically and may not be fully accurate. Spot an issue?
Share feedback about automatic translation accuracy.
Hear from others
Real stories
Real voices sharing stories of struggle, healing and hope.
Scroll
Holding onto Hope
Holding on to Hope takes listeners on a journey through deeply personal stories of lived experience of suicidality. Through authentic storytelling and genuine connection, the podcast aims to provide hope, inspiration, and support for anyone impacted by suicide or navigating distress.
Mark shares how recovery, family, running and connection helped him move through shame, addiction, depression and suicidal thoughts towards hope.
29 minutes
read
Helps withDepressionSubstance misuse
Real Story
Yasmin's story
Yasmin shares how Lifeline, gradual recovery and new connections helped her move through anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts towards hope.
25 minutes
read
Helps withAnxietyStress
Real Story
Stephen's story
Stephen shares how kindness, counselling and connection through motorcycling helped him respond to suicidal thoughts and support his mental health.
25 minutes
read
Helps withsuicidal thoughtsidentity
Real Story
Tim's story
Dr Tim Sharp shares how purpose, connection and effective therapy helped him live with depression, anxiety, suicidality and grief.
26 minutes
read
Helps withtraumaSubstance Misuse
Real Story
Rochelle's story
In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, designer Rochelle Gregory shares how creativity, sobriety and support helped her turn pain into purpose.
26 minutes
read
Helps withtraumaSubstance Misuse
Real Story
Michael Elwan's story
Michael Elwan shares how Lifeline, therapy and connection helped him face suicide bereavement, migration stress, panic and cultural stigma.
22 minutes
read
Helps withDepression
Real Story
Stella's story
Stella shares her journey of recovery from eating disorders and depression through boxing, therapy, and connection after moving from New Zealand to Australia.
25
read
Helps withAnxietyDepression
Real Story
Cristina's story
In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Cristina shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed as a carer for a loved one experiencing psychosis to finding crucial support through Lifeline. She now advocates for breaking the stigma around mental illness and emphasises the power of connection and self-compassion.
19
read
Helps withAnxietyDepression
Real Story
Rob Mills' story
Rob Mills shares his mental health journey from Australian Idol fame to finding hope through connection, purpose, and asking for help when you need it most.
25
read
Helps withAnxietyLoneliness
Real Story
Nathida's story
From a young age, Nathida struggled to find where she belonged. Moving to Australia from Thailand as a child, she faced cultural challenges and, without knowing she was autistic, felt isolated and misunderstood.
25 minutes
read
Helps withLonelinessDepression
Real Story
Frances' story
Frances shares her powerful journey of compassion, courage, and community.
25 minutes
read
Helps withTraumaSubstance misuse
Real Story
Ross's story
Former Fire Fighter Ross Beckley tells his story of holding onto hope and how he discovered he didn’t need a badge to still save lives.
15 minutes
read
Helps withDepressionTrauma
Was this page helpful?
Your feedback helps us improve our site for people like you.