Well, Well, Well

Well, Well, Well

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week on Well, Well, Well, hosts Michael, Cal, Rachel, and Jacinta pull up a chair for a conversation that feels both essential and familiar. This isn't just another health show; it's a dedicated space focusing on the specific realities of LGBTIQA+ life, from mental wellbeing and sexual health to everyday fitness and community care. The discussions are grounded, tackling topics like HIV with nuance and exploring what holistic health truly means across our rainbow communities. You'll hear the latest information, but more importantly, you'll find relatable perspectives and honest talk that resonates. Produced as a service by JOY 94.9 in partnership with Thorne Harbour Health, the Well, Well, Well podcast extends that community spirit beyond the radio broadcast. It’s where practical advice meets personal understanding, creating a resource that feels like it’s genuinely for us, by us. Tune in for episodes that blend expertise with empathy, always aiming to support and strengthen the wellbeing of everyone under the rainbow.
Episodes
Chillout and Three Decades of Country Pride [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:14
Meredith from Chillout joins us to discuss Victoria’s longest‑running regional queer festival and teases out its evolution over three decades. This modest grassroots initiative has grown into a cornerstone event for our…
Jimpa and intergenerational conversations in our communities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:59
Director Sophie Hyde and actor Aud-Mason Hyde unpack the new film, Jimpa, tracing the story’s roots to Professor Jim Hyde. Jim was a pivotal figure in Australia’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and we explore how his…
Lunar New Year with Gay Asian Proud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
How can we strengthen community ties with a queer Lunar New Year celebration? James Tapa from Gay Asian Proud (GAP) joins us to discuss the unique challenges faced by multicultural LGBTQ+ people navigating health service…
Heated Rivalry and Queer Ice Hockey in Melbourne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
We dive into the TV series Heated Rivalry, exploring how the show portrays LGBTQ+ athletes in a mixed‑gender ice‑hockey setting. Kade and Shell from Southern Lights Hockey join Jack and Jake to discuss their local queer…
Pill Testing at Street Party [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Sarah Hiley, Drug Checking Director at The Loop Australia joins Jack to discuss the Victorian Pill Testing Service and its role in harm‑reduction. The service will be present at Victoria’s Pride Street Party, offering a…
THH Vogue Night and St Kilda History Walk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:14
Jack speaks with Julai Diesel ahead of the THH Vogue Night event running during Midsumma and discuss what the ballroom scene looks like in Melbourne, where it serves as a survival‑focused, queer‑affirming community built…
Wise Words and Midsumma Carnival Cancer Screening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:44
Wise Words returns this Midsumma to feature a line-up of some of Australia’s most prominent and talented LGBTIQ+ women (trans and non-binary inclusive) for an evening of intergenerational storytelling. Candy Bowers will…
Midsumma Preview: History Walks, Carnival and the Periodic Survey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:16
Dylan from the City of Yarra and Tex McKenzie speak about the Yarra Queer History Walk, a guided tour that traces Melbourne’s queer‑footprints through Fitzroy, Collingwood and Abbotsford. Jack is also joined by Rachel Co…
2025 Year In Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:22
Jack, Jake and Thorne Harbour Health Events Coordinator Chiron Hooson walk through a whirlwind 2025. We revisit events from Midsumma Festival, murder‑mystery parties and regional pride pop‑ups, to a record‑breaking World…
LGBTIQ+ Holiday Wellbeing Strategies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:43
Molly Boorman from Thorne Harbour Health unpacks holiday wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ folk, from family driven stress to managing alcohol and other drug use. Molly shares practical tools like self compassion, safety planning, g…