Melbourne/Naarm-based mental health advocate and motivational speaker Brad Guy provides education on PTSD and rehabilitation.  His new book 'Freefall' chronicles his journey of survival following a skydiving accident which changed Guy's life 10 years ago.  He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about his strategies to manage trauma and experience as an openly gay radio host in regional Victoria.

Keep up with Brad Guy's work @bradjguy on Instagram and read 'Freefall' where you get your books.  If this conversation raises issues for you, call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.  In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).

Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer culture shapers and change makers.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime online with your preferred podcast platform; just search 'Loud + Queer SYN.'

On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Media's Melbourne/Naarm studios in the eastern Kulin nation.  SYN recognises this land is unceded and respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people.