Send us a text What does it mean to truly care for our mental health? For Nyachan Nyak, founder and CEO of the Nas Recovery Centre, the answer goes far beyond mainstream models of care. In this inspiring conversation, Nyachan shares her journey from growing up in South Sudanese refugee camps to becoming a leader in culturally tailored mental health and addiction recovery in Australia. She explains why community connection, cultural sensitivity, and lived experience are essential for lasting change, and why joy and gratitude are powerful tools for resilience. You’ll hear about: – Why “perfect mental health” is a harmful myth – The importance of cultural context in recovery and wellbeing – Practical harm-reduction strategies anyone can use – How gratitude and joy can help us navigate hard times – The role of community and connection in true healing Connect with Nyachan Nyak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyachan-n-b6585a1a9?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://podcast.trueformpodcast.com/blog 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch me on YouTube https://youtu.be/o0P7BFknZQE Support the show If you’ve ever felt like your health habits aren’t quite clicking, this is for you. https://jack-rovjgzyi.scoreapp.com The True Form Wellbeing Assessment is a 26-question self-check that helps you measure key areas of your health: sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, and mindset, and understand what’s working and what needs attention. You’ll walk away with a clear wellbeing score and a plan to start improving it today. 👉 Take the free assessment: https://jack-rovjgzyi.scoreapp.com
