So far, we’ve explored different avenues of art and mental health, but today Bek Morrison explores art as a way to connect with culture and family.

Bek shares her experiences as a young Noongar woman learning to embrace her culture and ways of painting, and the time it took to develop the confidence to pass this onto younger mob.

TW: Today’s episode contains themes that may be triggering or upsetting for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner,Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

James Foley exudes humour and playfulness, and his back-catalogue of children’s books reflect this.

Fans of his beloved works such as Stellarphant or Goldfish-Finger can tune into today’s episode to hear James discuss his career as a writer, cartoonist and creative workshop provider.

We'll also learn why we should all try to harness our playfulside, even as adults, in this insightful conversation.

To learn more about James, his books, and his workshops, check out his website: jamesfoley.com.au/

Today’s guest Bobby Zheng reconnected with his passion for illustration while completing an internship with us at Embrace, where he assisted in the creation of a resource for young people experiencing dissociation.

A recent bachelor of psychology graduate, Bobby tells us what it takes to study fashion in Florence, examines the distinctions between fine art and free art, and explores the importance of external validation.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Keep an eye out next time you’re wandering the streets, and you may see a piece by today’s guest, Stormie Mills. His incredible art adorns blocks worldwide, using emotionally charged and monochromatic imagery to capture the attention of viewers.

Stormie shares the power of journaling using sketches instead of words, and takes us on a journey that took his art career beyond the streets.

TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health issues

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Links:

To read more about Stormie and see his work, you can check out his website:

https://www.stormiemills.com/

Madeleine Griffith has years of experience as a multidisciplinary artist, and is Creative Director at Satellite Foundation, which uses creativity to build connection for young people who have family mental health challenges.

From building a gingerbread car for a Porsche ad campaign to making prop bird poo for Hamish and Andy, Madeleine has tried her hand at many wacky and wonderful projects.

But it is her personal repertoire that hits home in today's episode, as she shares ways of bringing creativity into her family’s everyday life.

Join us as Madeleine shares ways of capturing your own creative expression, and explains the work being done by Satellite Foundation, including in rural and remote areas.

TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health issues.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Links:

https://www.satellitefoundation.org.au/

https://www.madeleinegriffith.com/

Today’s guest is Julie Fearns-Pheasant, an artist and educator with decades of experience teaching art to kids and adults.

Julie shares how her experience as a person with a disability, and a breast cancer survivor, have shaped her own creative journey and artistic narrative.

Join us as Julie explores how art can help when language is a barrier, how it can help us process trauma, and how clay isn’t just about moulding shapes – it’s about moulding minds.

TW: This episode contains discussion of body image issues, ableism, and breast cancer.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Recognised as one of just 100 National Living Treasures, celebrated Australian television identity and doyen ofcinema Ernie Dingo is our gest today.

But Ernie’s influence extends well beyond the great outdoors and rests in the heartland. Ernie shares his spiritual and familial connection to his Yamatji homeland and tells usabout his camps that aim to reconnect young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men back to country and improve wellbeing.

TW: Today’s episode contains themes that may be triggering or upsetting for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.