Flynn’s Talk

This year we are proudly supported by Covetrus Global Technology Solutions who are helping us to spread our message and your stories to more people.
We're joined by Dr Vanessa Rohlf - consultant, therapist and educator - who is working hard to support the people caring for our pets. We discuss what it means to build resilience, practicing self-care and creating mentally healthy workplaces plus heaps more. We also reveal our new FREE well-being content series that we are creating in partnership with Vanessa, launching very soon.
To connect with Vanessa, head to http://drvanessarohlf.com.au/
REMINDER: If you are anyone you know is experiencing a crisis, there is always help available. In an emergency within Australia, always call 000. Some helpful services include: Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week); Lifeline text on 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.

We're back for Season 4 of Flynn's Talk and we want to start with a big thank you to our new podcast partner in 2022 - Covetrus!
Our special guest is Dr Tiffani Howell, a research fellow from the LaTrobe University School of Psychology and Public Health. Tiffani is an experienced researcher in the areas of dog cognition, dog behaviour and human-animal relationships - in a nutshell, she has spent a lot of time looking at what makes dogs tick and why we have such strong connections with them. We also explore the topic of assistance animals and therapy animals - Tiffani explains the key differences and what lead to the creation of an Animal Assisted Therapy course for health professionals.
For more information about the "Animal Assisted Therapy for Health Professionals" course, visit: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/short-courses/animal-assisted-therapy-for-healthcare-professionals
REMINDER: If you are anyone you know is experiencing a crisis, there is always help available. In an emergency within Australia, always call 000. Some helpful services include: Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week); Lifeline text on 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.

In episode five, Jack chats with Terry Cornick, Founder and CEO of mental health charity Mr Perfect - a grassroots charity that brings men together at BBQs in local parks across Australia, to create community and connection. Terry shares his own mental health story, the realisation that his life wasn't perfect, despite the image he displayed to others in his life, and taking the step to establish a charity to help others. To find a Mr Perfect BBQ near you, support the cause or access the resource directory, head to mrperfect.org.au
REMINDER: If you are anyone you know is experiencing a crisis, there is always help available. In an emergency within Australia, always call 000. Some helpful services include: Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week); Lifeline text on 0477 13 11 14; Mensline Australia - 1300 78 99 78; Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.

In this episode, Jack & Jeremy are joined by Dr Warwick Vale, President of the Australian Veterinary Association. We discuss the role of the AVA as a member organisation, how they are tackling well-being in the industry and the "BHAG" (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) of halving the suicide rate in the veterinary field in 5 years. Warwick explains the current AVA Veterinary Wellness Project and the aims of the recent survey conducted amongst vets to gather meaningful data to help shape future programs. To read more about the AVA, and their initiatives, or to join as a member, visit www.ava.com.au.
AVA Telephone Counselling Service: The service is available to AVA members, the vet professionals that work for them (who may not be members) and family members. It is available all day every day on 1300 687 327.REMINDER (within Australia): If you or anyone you know is in need of support, there is help available - remember in an emergency always call 000, or in the event of a crisis contact Lifeline 24/7 by phone on 13 11 14, Lifeline by SMS on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight) or Suicide Callback Service 24/7 on 1300 659 467.

In episode three, Jack and Cam are joined by Dr Marianne Linder and Dr Helene Dalum all the way from Norway! Marianne and Helene have joined forces to share their mental health stories with the aim of reducing stigma in the veterinary field and increasing the number of people asking for help. Marianne runs her own practice in the Lofoten Islands and is passionate about the well-being of her patients, clients and staff. Helene is a current PhD candidate and she has created the NORVET Project, focusing on decreasing the high-rate of suicide and burnout in the veterinary field - exploring the professional and personal factors that contribute to this. To follow their journey, find them on Instagram at @psychovets or if you are in Norway, visit psychovets.noREMINDER (within Australia): If you or anyone you know is in need of support, there is help available - remember in an emergency always call 000, or in the event of a crisis contact Lifeline 24/7 by phone on 13 11 14, Lifeline by SMS on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight) or Suicide Callback Service 24/7 on 1300 659 467.

In episode two Jack & Cam are joined by Dr Mark Schipp, the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, who advises the Australian Government on matters of animal health. Mark shares his career pathway, we discuss the role that vets play in the wider community, including the COVID outbreak and we dive into how you can diversify your skillset as a vet. You can stay up to date with the work of Dr Mark's department by following them on Facebook (facebook.com/awegov) or Twitter (@DeptAgNews)
 
REMINDER: If you or anyone you know is in need of support, there is help available - remember in an emergency always call 000, or in the event of a crisis contact Lifeline 24/7 by phone on 13 11 14, Lifeline by SMS on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight) or Suicide Callback Service 24/7 on 1300 659 467.

We're back for Season 3! In episode one Jack and Jeremy are joined by Dr Lianne Mellin, recent graduate, to share her journey across her first months as a real-life veterinarian! Lianne shares her experience of graduating and finding a job, establishing professional mentorship, learning the art of working with clients and tackling euthanasia as part of her everyday work - including how she found support to manage the emotional toll. You can follow Lianne's journey on Instagram @yourvetlianne, or find her on Facebook as Your Vet Lianne!REMINDER: If you or anyone you know is in need of support, there is help available - remember in an emergency always call 000, or in the event of a crisis contact Lifeline 24/7 by phone on 13 11 14, Lifeline by SMS on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight) or Suicide Callback Service 24/7 on 1300 659 467.

Guess who's back? Back again! We've been working hard to put together Season 3 of Flynn's Talk, the first episode will drop on Wednesday August 11. Another fantastic selection of guests bringing their stories to the mics and shining a light on the veterinary industry and celebrating champions of the mental health sector. Don't forget to subscribe so you get new episodes weekly!