"Connection is key. Connection matters. Warm quality relationships are number one for our mental health." Nicole Evans - Co-founder ConnectedLE

"The more we talk about it, the more we normalise it, the more we are able to have those vital conversations." Kylie Armstrong - Co-founder ConnectedLE

Nicole Evans and Kylie Armstrong can't "officially" be called Western Queenslanders but they have spent so much time in the patch it feels like a second home. Crossing the length and breadth of the region, sharing their innovative take on mental health and wellbeing support, their work has given them valuable insights into the everyday things we can do to boost our mental health.

Their business ConnectedLE is a unique training program built on stories of lived experience and they were recently named as state winners in the prestigious Telstra Business Awards.

Listen to this episode of Need a lift mate? to find out:

*why keeping your phone out of the bedroom is vital to good mental health

*what sugar does to your brain

*how many minutes of exercise you need to boost your mood

*and why walking with a friend is the perfect antidote to depression.

Want more? Listen to the Spotify Playlist NEED A LIFT MATE? with the songs our guests love turning up when they need an audio mental health boost.

The podcast that Kylie and Nicole love is The Imperfects.

For more help contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue: 13 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

Head to Health: 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au

RHealth 07 4638 1377 www.rhealth.com.au

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) 07 4573 1900 www.wqphn.com.au

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