‘Just A Thought’ begins on The Pulse

A one-of-a-kind new program ‘Just A Thought’ beginning on The Pulse aims to normalise conversations around mental health.

The Pulse’s new program ‘Just A Thought’ is broadcast by Leah Veenhuizen, a registered nurse.

Her show originated through her job working primarily in the emergency department, as she meets and works with people, who voice concerns about their mental health.

“Encouraging people to talk and tell me how they’re feeling and listen to people, (is common) in my line of work as a nurse.” She said.

Leah was motivated to start her show, to openly share her own experiences with mental health, with the aim of helping to inform her listeners.

“I started this program because I think it’s super important for people to be talking about mental health and they don’t.

They don’t talk about it enough.” Leah said.

“My father’s a psychologist and I kind of grew up being very open and honest about how I was feeling” She explained.

Leah interviews people each week, from all over the community in the arts and medical professions, about their experience of the topic of the week.

The topics each week range from anxiety, and depression to loneliness, as Leah has important conversations with industry professionals as well as her own personal experiences.

“To suffer in silence is a normal thing to experience (in the community)” She said.

Leah’s unique and inspiring program opens the conversation around the stigma surrounding mental health.

Tune in every Wednesday at 5 pm for ‘Just A Thought’ hosted by Leah V!