We need to talk
'We Need To Talk' is a podcast about three simple words that can mean the world to someone who's going through tough times: “are you OK?”
Each episode of 'We Need To Talk' explores a topic that will help you lend support to the people in your world. Experts and people like you share their stories - sometimes confronting but always inspiring you with helpful insights and tips so you can start a conversation that could change a life.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to support the people in their world, with a focus on LGBTIQA+ communities.
'We Need To Talk' is brought to you by the Australian charity R U OK? in collaboration with Australia’s LGBTIQA+ community media organisation JOY.
- Update frequency
- every 31 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 2021
R U OK?Day 2021 - Are they really OK? Ask them today
When it comes to our friends, family and loved ones, do we know how they’re really going? As close as we might be, sometimes it’s hard to tell. In this bonus episode of ‘We need to talk’. We explore …
What if extra support is needed?
In this episode of ‘We need to talk’. We tackle the big question of “what if extra support is needed?” We discuss what getting help and support might look like and how can we stand alongside our frie…
What if the cause is beyond their control?
Life can be challenging and on top of the usual pressures people who are LGBTIQ+ might be subject to minority stress, prejudice, discrimination, violence and abuse. While most LGBTIQ+ people lead hea…
Am I doing this right?
You’re worried about someone and want to reach out to them and ask, “are you OK?”. But you don’t want to say the wrong thing or make it worse for them. It’s normal to feel a bit worried or uncomforta…
Let's talk about trust, baby
Trust is about more than words. It’s about what you do, and don’t do, and it goes well beyond that one moment when you ask if someone is OK. In this episode our host Ruby Mountford will be discussing…
The Signs
While the signs someone’s struggling can be subtle, there are things you can look out for that can indicate when someone needs your support. In this episode we discuss the signs it might be time to a…
You're not alone
There's a moment where your brain lights up when you realise someone gets it. That what we're experiencing and feeling about life, attraction, gender, sexuality isn't something we have to face or dea…