Episodes: 132
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: Australia
Instagram: 615 followers
Publicly listed emails
mel@infectiousbehaviour.com
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Melissa Alsemgeest - Hairdresser and community-minded storyteller with more than three decades of experience listening to personal stories in the salon chair. She draws on lived experience with domestic and family viol...
Bec Gill - Invisible Disabilities, Chronic Health Conditions, Psychosocial Recovery, Mental-health Support, Inclusion And Advocacy.
Kalka Mitchell - Childhood Trauma, Family Violence, Cultural Identity, Aboriginal Cultural Reconnection, Physical Discipline And Healing.
Kalka Mitchell - Childhood Trauma, Family Violence, Cultural Identity, Aboriginal Cultural Reconnection, Physical Discipline And Healing.
Elizabeth Sweet - Breast Cancer Survival, Post-treatment Trauma, Life After A Double Mastectomy, Recovery And Supporting Loved Ones.
Michael McKnight - Childhood Trauma, Addiction, Accountability, Mental-health Challenges, The Justice System, Parenthood And Rebuilding A Life.
The Questions Our Leaders Don’t Want to Answer
October 12, 2026
There are some voices in Australian media that don’t just fill air time - they shake the room. And Jason Matthews is one of them.A radio veteran with decades of experience across multiple networks, Jason has built a reputation for sharp commentary, intelligent storytelling and an unwavering commitment to calling out the issues most people would rather avoid. He’s worked across senior production, content leadership and on air roles, managing high pressure teams and shaping conversations that m...
Policing The Things You Can’t Unsee
October 05, 2026
Some careers shape you. Others transform you. And for Nikki Paterson, 24 years in the Queensland Police Service did both. During her decades on the frontline, Nikki stood in the most human of moments, beside people in deep crisis, sometimes keeping them alive long enough to receive help. Those experiences didn’t just define her policing career, they ignited a lifelong commitment to changing how we understand, respond to and support mental health in high‑stress environments. Today, Nikki bring...
Wolston Park Asylum - Who Was Protecting the Children? Part 2
September 28, 2026
This week on The Hair Therapist, Mel sits down with Deborah Mason - survivor, mother, artist and advocate - to share one of the most confronting and important conversations ever recorded on this podcast. Deb’s childhood was marked by sexual abuse, violence and abandonment, followed by her admission at just sixteen to Wolston Park Hospital and later Osler House, where she endured sexual assault, chemical restraint and the loss of basic human dignity. Her teenage years were taken from her by sy...
Defying The Odds · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for The Hair Therapist: mel@infectiousbehaviour.com.
Podseeker estimates The Hair Therapist reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Hair Therapist typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Compelling firsthand experience of trauma, illness, disability, cultural disconnection, addiction, recovery or social disadvantage; professional advocacy, healing, mental-health, community-support or training experience is also a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Meaningful personal recovery or transformation; Advocacy or support work for vulnerable communities; Community initiatives or practitioner roles. Recent guests include Bec Gill, Kalka Mitchell, and Kalka Mitchell.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Trauma, Resilience, Mental Health, Disability, and Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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