Mental health and addiction go hand in hand. So many people come to a point where they would do anything to escape from these feelings of trauma, anxiery and depression. Even though there are so many people out there suffering in the same way, we truely do feel isolated and alone like we are the only ones carrying this burden.
Creating a community and safe space to talk about these issues and experiences can help to at least lift that feeling of isolation because there are so many others struggling in the same way šš«¶
āWhy do I feel this wayā was written by myself and old friends Jamie Lindsay and Samuel Vincent.
Guitar played by Josh DeAraugo
#katedearaugo #podcast #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #sobrietyjourney #narcoticsanonymous
I donāt often get mushy hahah but I have wanted to give a special shout out and thank you to @claudiacoy she is the stunning lady on the other end of the couch who helped create a safe space for me to be able to tell my story.
Iāve not always found it easy to open up and get vulnerable with other females. Iāve always been worried about being judged and criticised and comparing myself. Those insecurities that Iāve carried from childhood have prevented me from being able to establish close relationships with other women.
Claudia has helped change that narrative for me.
Along this journey, we have been able to build a beautiful friendship and I am so bloody grateful to have her in my corner. X
#katedearaugo #podcast #mentalhealth #addiction #narcoticsanonymous #storytelling #sobriety
Took me a minute to post this⦠insecurity still likes to have a say sometimes.
But hereās one of my originals, āWhy Do I Feel This Wayā live at No Strings Attached š¤
Big congrats to the one and only @greggouldmusic on the release of your stunning new album āStrings Attached (Deluxe)ā ā and thank you for creating a space where we all got to share our real, original music. We need more of this.
Such a blessing to spend the night with @emilyurbandiva@tarrynstokes@adamnoviello@cle_morgan@callum.warrender@joanandthegiants@callumcmcmillan what and insanely talented but more importantly, beautiful bunch of people you all are
Massive shoutout to @thetoddschroeder and the incredible band for bringing it all to life.
And a little extra love to my girls @jessicamcpherson.riley.music and @tikamusic_ ⦠you know š¤
This is a story no mother should ever have to tell. For Jesse Bairdās mother, Helen - this is the reality she now lives with every day. NO MORE.
Trigger Warning: This visual contains themes of domestic and sexual violence that may be distressing for some viewers.
The video for NO MORE by @greggouldmusic features real survivors of domestic & sexual violence who have lived through what so many still face in silence - including Helen, the mother of Jesse Baird, whose son and his partner Luke Davies were tragically killed in Feb 2024.
Singer/songwriter @greggouldmusic is also a survivor of multiple instances of sexual abuse and rape from the age of 10 through to 30.
āBeing on set with beautiful Helen and the other survivors is something I will never forget. There were many tears and emotions, but there was also profound strength and power.
My hope is that this reaches people who need it.
That it starts conversations.
That it makes noise around issues that are far too often not talked about - yet so close to home for so many.
And most of all - I hope it reminds survivors:
You are not alone.ā
If this visual brings up anything for you, please know support is available. You are not alone.
For help and resources, head to /help or speak to someone you trust.
To support the work being done to end domestic and sexual violence, please donate to the @nomoreorg Foundation: /support/
šµ āNo Moreā - @greggouldmusic@katedearaugo_official@adamnoviello@kweenkongofficial
š„ @jespernielsenphotography & @greggouldmusic
Greg Gouldās new album āStrings Attachedā (Deluxe) is OUT NOW
Tomorrow Iāll be singing at Walk for Bell, a day thatās not just about walking⦠itās about honouring a life and standing alongside the people who show up for us in our hardest and darkest of times ā our first responders.
Bellās story is incredibly powerful, and what her family have created through this walk is something really important It brings awareness, and real support to those carrying so much behind the scenes.
If you havenāt heard the story, I really encourage you to take a minute to read it at .au
I feel so honoured to be part of this
If youāre around come down and be part of it.
š March 28
š Bridgewater on Loddon
ā° Walk from 4pm (Iāll be singing around 7)
Melbourne! āØš¤ This is going to be one for the books. Iām genuinely such a huge fan of every single one of these artists, and to have us all in one room together is going to be so special!
7 INCREDIBLE ARTISTS + STUNNING LIVE STRINGS = ONE EPIC NIGHT!
@tarrynstokes@emilyurbandiva@cle_morgan@katedearaugo_official@adamnoviello@joanandthegiants
Join us for a special, intimate celebration of artistry, music and friendship. š»āØ
Bring your mates for a great night out.
Book now at GregGould.com.au
Ben Besant was the tactical officer who shot and killed terrorist Man Monis in the 2014 Lindt Cafe siege.
In our latest episode, Ben recounts his memories of the siege and the long term impacts the attack has had on his life.
Link to the episode is in our bio x
Hot take: taking care of your health isnāt cheating.
A few years ago, I bought into the stigma around medical weight loss. Now? My stance has completely changed.
I realised weight loss wasnāt just about willpower ā it was about getting the right support.
Juniper gives evidence-based guidance, 24/7 access to health coaching through the app, and clarity instead of confusion.
No shame. No suffering Olympics. Just informed decisions and support.
If youāre looking for the kind of support that Juniper offers, use my code KATEDJUNIPER for $50 off your first order.
Overthinking ā procrastination ā anxiety ā repeat.
Itās a cycle I know all too well, and itās challenged me my whole life.
I get in my head⦠then I freeze. And the anxiety of not doing the things I know I need to do becomes heavier than the thing itself. And recently, thatās exactly what happened with social media. I let my thoughts get the better of me.
But what Iāve learned is that falling doesnāt mean failing. It means youāre human. It means thereās something to learn, and an opportunity to come back with more awareness and understanding.
So here I am⦠not perfectly, but consciously.
Trying again.
#overthinking #recovery #fyp #justfortoday š
Thatās a wrap!
To say the last six weeks have been amazing would be a total understatement.
Has travelling with a 1 and 3 year old been challenging? Absolutely.
But for every hard moment, there have been so many more beautiful ones and I wouldnāt change it for the world.
This trip reminded me that life is too short and to just do the thing.
Eight years ago, I couldnāt even make it to the letterbox ā let alone travel around the world with my family. Proof that anything is possible.
So grateful for you, @shan_riseley
Remember that time you proposed under the Eiffel Tower?
Canāt wait to start planning our next adventure. X
A few pics from our last few weeks x #travelling #familyholiday #grateful #recovery