Mad Mel’s Mic
Mad Mel’s Mic
Finding your voice through the chaos.
Welcome to Mad Mel’s Mic—a podcast built on honest conversations, real stories and the belief that no one should face life’s challenges alone.
I’m Mel, a former NSW Police officer who served for 18 years before being medically retired with PTSD. Like many people living with mental health challenges, I spent a long time feeling isolated and wondering if anyone truly understood what I was going through. It was through hearing other people’s lived experiences that I realised I wasn’t alone—and that’s why I created this podcast.
Each week, I share my own journey and sit down with guests from all walks of life for open and honest conversations about mental health, trauma, resilience, recovery and the moments that shape us. Some stories are confronting, others are uplifting, but every one of them is real.
Whether you’re living with PTSD, navigating another mental health challenge, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for hope and connection, you’re welcome here.
If this podcast helps just one person feel seen, understood and a little less alone, then every conversation has been worth having.
Welcome to Mad Mel’s Mic—where together, we’re finding our voice through the chaos.
And until next time… be kind to yourself.
Mad Mel’s Mic
Latest Episodes
Finding That Fire Again
Season 2, Episode 30Finding That Fire AgainThis week I’m talking about the nerves, excitement and unexpected spark that has come with preparing for my first presentation with The Change Room and what happened when I ...
Learning To Trust The Good Days Again
Season 2, Episode 29:I mark my 21st wedding anniversary and reflect on relationships, love languages and the ordinary things that keep us connected. But this episode is also about something I've been noticing lately — small wins, hope, a...
The Other Side of The Change Room - with Matt Elliott
Season 2, Episode 28What happens when life changes direction and the identity you once knew no longer quite fits?This week on Mad Mel’s Mic, I sit down with Matt Elliott, founder of The Change Room — and someo...
What If Your Past Self Saw You Now
Season 2, episode 27Sometimes progress doesn’t look like a huge breakthrough. Sometimes it looks like doing something today that you couldn’t have done 12 months ago.In this episode, I’m talking about those wins we so easily overl...
When Your Head Breaks - With Narelle Fraser
Season 2, episode 26This episode is special. Melissa had the amazing opportunity be have a chat with Narelle Fraser who is a former Victorian Police officer. She started her own podcast NFI, Narelle Fraser Interviews after her own diagno...