Wayne's Story

Presenter Jan Orman is sitting this episode out, but she knows Wayne Wigham. Wayne is the big bloke that sits at the desk next to hers in the Black Dog Institute’s education team office. He’s an ex-footballer with a big heart and the gift of being able to talk like a real person – especially about his struggles with his mental health. Jan learnt a lot about Wayne from this podcast – and a lot about what it’s like to be a big tough guy with depression. She also learnt why Wayne works so hard to get the message about depression out to the community – and why he does it so well. If this episode raises issues you need to talk about, you can call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or via online counselling at https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au For more mental health resources, access the Black Dog Institute at http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au or myCompass at https://www.mycompass.org.au/ If you'd like to ask about having Wayne come speak to your community, please email education@blackdog.org.au This episode was introduced and produced by Zacha Rosen. The Being Well Podcast is presented by Jan Orman. Additional production by Liza Culleney. Music: Lee Rosevere — Introducing the Preroll http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_01_Introducing_the_Pre-roll Lee Rosevere — Under Suspicion http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_05_Under_Suspicion Chris Zabriskie — Your Mothers Daughter http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Music_from_Neptune_Flux/ChrisZabriskie-MusicfromNeptuneFlux-03 Lee Rosevere — Not My Problem http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_12_Not_My_Problem Chris Zabriskie — Candlepower http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/02_-_Candlepower Lee Rosevere — Small Steps http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_03_Small_Steps Lee Rosevere — Slow Lights http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/09_Slow_Lights