The Intelligent Rebellion

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1. 049: Mat Seeto from The Intelligent Rebellion

   Jul 30, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... Mat Seeto Find Mat Seeto: Linkedin Mat Seeto on Trauma-Informed Factual Investigations in Workers Compensation Rhea interviews Mat Seeto, CEO of Clarity Workplace Solutions, recounting how they first met at CrossFit Blacktown before discussing Mat’s career evolution across 21 years in workers compensation. Mat outlines roles in claims and self-insurance at NSW Police Force, Wesfarmers and Westpac (including some Asia Pacific claim exposure), a period in rehab with Konekt, a career break to help establish his wife’s CrossFit gym, then a return to NSW Police before moving into investigation services and eventually becoming CEO of Clarity about four years ago. He challenges stereotypes of investigations as surveillance, noting surveillance is under 10% of their work, with most being factual investigations. Mat explains Clarity’s person-centered, trauma-informed approach to gather a claimant’s version of events to support decision-makers, improve claimant engagement, and aid return to work, and suggests simple language for explaining referrals. 00:00 Hello 00:28 Meet Mat Seeto 01:18 CrossFit First Impression 02:36 Career Journey Recap 05:08 Investigations Misconceptions 06:37 Trauma Informed Approach 09:27 Positive Early Interactions 10:59 30 Second Referral Script 11:43 Wrap Up And Thanks "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2. 048: Eva Lai from The Intelligent Rebellion

   Jul 16, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... Eva Lai Find Eva Lai: Linkedin Eva’s “Citizen of the World” Story: From Greece to Argentina to Australia (and Rome) Instead of recording this episode in-person, Rhea and Eva chat on a Friday afternoon as Eva prepares for a weekend in Murwillumbah and Rhea records from her car in Sydney. In a playful intro, Eva describes herself as a travel-loving “citizen of the world,” then explains her diverse background: Greek parents, maternal grandparents migrating to Buenos Aires, Eva born in Argentina, and the family moving to Australia when she was two, where she grew up in Melbourne. Eva later lived in Rome for four years, working in retail and currency exchange before roles at PWC doing legal translating and research, aiming for the Australian Embassy. She recounts persistently following up for years, being offered a role, then turning it down due to missing her family. Eva talks about stumbling into workers compensation and using it as a vehicle to fulfill her passion for helping others. 00:00 Friday Catch Up 00:10 Weekend Away Plans 00:58 Remote Recording Setup 01:30 Intro 02:08 Citizen Of The World 02:34 Family Migration Story 04:36 Life In Rome 05:37 Embassy Dream And Regret 07:24 Sliding Doors Scenario 08:19 Finding Purpose Helping People 09:38 Wrap Up And Goodbye "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3. Replay: 019 Beyond Pain with Anjelo Ratnachandra from The Intelligent Rebellion

   Jul 9, 2026

   Find Anjelo Ratnachandra: Linkedin | Beyond Pain | In 2023, we recorded a conversation with Anjelo Ratnachandra "The Intelligent Rebellion" podcast, and its message is more relevant now than ever. This is the 10min version of that conversation. Listen to the full episode Host Rhea Mercado interviews physiotherapist Anjelo Ratnachandra, founder of Beyond Pain, about treating chronic pain and illness through a biopsychosocial lens. Anjelo shares his 20-year background across chronic pain, fatigue, mental health, long COVID, and counselling, plus lived experience after a collapsed lung and a Molotov cocktail attack that led to burns and chronic pain; despite medical doubts, he later trekked to Everest Base Camp, influenced by a Buddhist philosophy and a commitment to “walk the talk.” Rhea and Anjelo discuss why identical pathologies can recover differently, how guidelines are guardrails with necessary grey areas, and why education, empathy, and client-centered interdisciplinary teamwork can outperform routine hands-on care. They address overtreatment, dependency/learned helplessness, outcome measurement, self-management, and how to raise sex and intimacy concerns in assessment. Want the full story? Check out the complete episode 019. 00:00 Meet Anjelo Ratnachandra 00:13 Physio Career Path 00:48 Pain Clinic Lessons 01:14 Molotov Attack Story 01:55 Everest Base Camp Goal 02:49 Mindset and Upbringing 03:39 Biopsychosocial Rehab 04:50 Education Over Hands On 06:02 Clinician to Patient Insights 07:25 Industry Gaps and Overtreatment 09:07 Intimacy and Chronic Pain 11:08 How to Ask the Taboo 11:36 Advice for New Clinicians 12:34 Where to Find Ange 12:50 Final Takeaways "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4. 046: Rebecca Harris from The Intelligent Rebellion

   Jul 2, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... Rebecca Harris Find Rebecca Harris: Linkedin Rhea interviews Rebecca Harris, Acting CEO of WorkCover WA for a short chat about her background and approach to diversity and inclusion. Rebecca describes herself as a career public servant and educator who became passionate about workers compensation, injury management, and return to work, and she also shares her love of dance and her on-stage “Thunderstruck” entrance. She recounts starting engineering at 17and moving into maths teaching to bring a different style as she rarely saw role models who looked like her. Rebecca discusses being the only culturally and linguistically diverse student in her engineering cohort and how that shaped her leadership. At WorkCover WA she partnered with the Red Cross to recruit highly skilled Ukrainian refugees, and she urges leaders to turn diversity into impact through culturally informed leadership that amplifies historically disadvantaged voices. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Who is Rebecca Harris? 01:40 Dance and Thunderstruck 03:15 Math Teacher Origins 03:43 Engineering to Teaching Story 05:34 Diversity and Representation 08:15 Hiring in partnership with the Red Cross at WorkCover WA 11:11 Leading Inclusion for Impact 12:55 Wrap Up and Thanks "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5. 045: Denise Fishlock from The Intelligent Rebellion

   Jun 25, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... Denise Fishlock Find Denise Fishlock Linkedin Rhea interviews Denise Fishlock, a specialised insurance manager with 36 years in workers compensation, who began as a Dedicated Claims Officer at Fairfield Council in 1990, studied an MBA and OHS certificates, and built a national perspective through roles with large employers. Denise shares personal background and discusses being at a crossroads after leaving a high-pressure role at Woolworths at the end of March 2026. During a three-month break she travelled to Vietnam, spent time with family in Queensland, reconnected locally, read Atomic Habits, and focused on health, including 10 Parkruns and planning leg surgery. She reflects on perfectionism and advises younger workers to pursue better life balance, prioritising exercise, health, and kindness while adjusting to a changed sense of identity after work. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:27 Denise Career Journey 02:27 Leaving Woolworths Reset 04:11 Finding Fun and Balance 05:12 Health Habits and Parkrun 06:17 Advice to Younger Self 07:19 Perfectionism and Identity 08:36 Prioritising Self Care 10:01 Wrap Up and Goodbye "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6. 044: Rhea Mercado - Reflections on May 2026 from The Intelligent Rebellion

   Jun 12, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... Rhea Mercado Find Rhea Mercado: Linkedin Rhea records a solo episode reflecting on May 2026, when she travelled across regional New South Wales on a StateCover Mutual roadshow representing It Pays to Care, running morning workshops for local government injury management, WHS, and HR professionals. She describes how work travel often means only seeing airports, hotels, and venues, and shares her control-focused routines, in-flight listening habits, and ability to nap and wake for snacks. Highlights include dinners with the roadshow crew, visiting Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana with rehabber Claire, eating at Alfio’s in Orange, and a five-hour drive to Tamworth with Clayton Waters. In Tamworth she learns about Combined Driving Events and notes a presentation masterclass by Peter Bell and Natalie Salameh. 00:00 Back from the Road 01:03 Travel Routine and Control 01:33 Flying Habits and Snacks 02:39 Regional Dinners and Big Bananas 03:55 Pizza on Pineapple Debate 04:26 Fog Delays and Tamworth Dash 05:50 Road Trip with Clayton 07:56 Tamworth CDE Discovery 09:39 Making Boring Awards Engaging 11:10 What May Taught Me 12:39 Final Thanks and Sign Off "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7. 043: Warwick Brown from The Intelligent Rebellion

   Jun 4, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... Warwick Brown Find Warwick: Linkedin | At Work OH& S Linkedin | At Work OH&S What is EMDR? A 10-Minute Breakdown with Psychologist Warwick In a short podcast chat, Rhea speaks with Psychologist Warwick, who has 25 years’ experience and runs At Work OH&S, a business providing both rehab and treatment with a focus on trauma and pain management. Warwick explains how he moved into trauma work through assisting pharmacies after hold-ups and later chronic pain work via rehab providers. The main discussion introduces Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), described as a gold-standard trauma treatment also used for pain, using bilateral stimulation to induce a REM-like state so the brain can process “target memories” without requiring retelling. Warwick outlines identifying a target memory and negative belief, running stimulation in sets, checking client responses, and aiming to keep the memory while removing distress; he notes it can be highly effective for some clients but isn’t suitable for everyone, so clinicians trial tolerability and may use trauma-focused CBT instead. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Meet Warwick 01:27 Why Trauma Pain 02:31 What Is EMDR 04:06 How EMDR Works 06:08 Target Memories Setup 07:16 Rhea's Skepticism 08:22 Who It Helps 09:56 Wrap Up "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8. 042: Jo Muirhead from The Intelligent Rebellion

   May 21, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... First Last Find Jo Muirhead: Linkedin | Website | Book | The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast Jo joins Rhea to share lessons from her lived experience after being diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in 2020, drawing on 30 years as a Rehabilitation Counsellor and noting how even compliant patients can be labelled non-compliant or disengaged. She explains rehab counselling as career development, case management, and support for adjustment to disability after medical and allied health care. Jo shares five lessons she learnt along her recovery journey. Exercise is not a panacea and may be limited by intolerance work is not always wellness and must be “good work,” as pushing through prolonged her sensitivity and distress Pacing is principles-based and varies day to day Adjustment is not the absence of grief or anger but the ability to function alongside them Being unwell carries a heavy administrative workload. She describes an identity shift away from work, a more trauma-informed, choice-based approach, and prioritising self-care, relationships, and connection. Jo will be speaking at the upcoming ASORC conference in Sydney, Australia on 19 June 2026. 00:00 Right On Time Intro 00:18 Podcast And Cancer Story 01:58 What Rehab Counsellors Do 03:49 Five Rehab Wake Up Calls 07:51 Identity Shift After Illness 09:24 Choosing Priorities With Limited Energy 12:28 Closing Thanks And ASORC Plug "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9. 041: Tom Alder from The Intelligent Rebellion

   May 14, 2026

   Ten Minutes With... Tom Alder Find Tom Alder: Linkedin | Alder Consultancy In a 10-minute interview, Adelaide physio and rehab consultant Tom Alder explains his background in occupational health and injury management and how he recently branched out to run his own business. He shares his origin story in workers compensation, describing initial reluctance due to the clunky system, limited communication, and delays between injury, claim acceptance, and receiving supports, which made cases feel “too hard.” After joining CHG through a persistent friend and seeing their early intervention programs, he grew to enjoy the challenge and the opportunity to support injured people amid many stakeholders. Tom also describes competitive sailing as an immersive “third space” for focus, adrenaline, and community, and connects sailing and physiotherapy through the concept of optimizing “setup” to achieve better outcomes. 00:00 Show Intro 00:45 Meet Tom Alder 01:43 Workers Comp Origin 04:11 Myths and Reality 06:15 Sailing as Reset 07:45 Setup Philosophy 09:44 Wrap Up and Credits "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10. 040: Allicia Tsolis from The Intelligent Rebellion

    May 7, 2026

    Ten Minutes With... Allicia Tsolis Find Allicia: Linkedin "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11. 039: Mereesha Gadiagellan from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Apr 30, 2026

    Ten Minutes With...Mereesha Gadiagellan Find Mereesha Gadiagellan: Linkedin | Injury Sense | InjurySense on Linkedin Host Rhea Mercado interviews Mereesha Gadiagellan on The Intelligent Rebellion’s “Ten Minutes With” about workers compensation and injury management. Mereesha, a neuroscience-focused occupational therapist and ARPA award winner for exceptional professional injury management advisor, discusses launching her clinical business InjurySense to address cognitive issues in claims, especially concussion and traumatic brain injury. She explains that concussion recovery is not straightforward and can function like a system-wide capacity problem involving cognition, autonomic nervous system regulation, sleep, energy, pain, and overlapping whiplash symptoms. Mereesha describes common signs such as fatigue, poor sleep, dizziness, light sensitivity, nausea, and concentration problems, which can progress into anxiety, stress, and depression if untreated. She notes women can have more severe and prolonged symptoms due to hormonal cycles, and urges early referral to concussion-specialist physiotherapy or occupational therapy to reduce dysregulation and claim duration. 00:00 Show Intro 00:56 Meet Mereesha 02:20 InjurySense Explained 03:13 Why Cognition Gets Missed 05:08 Real Claim Example 07:41 Concussion Symptoms 101 08:58 Women and Hormones 10:02 Frontline Tips and Wrap 11:14 Credits and Outro "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12. 038: Heath Thomas from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Apr 23, 2026

    Ten Minutes With... Heath Thomas Find Heath: Linkedin "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13. Replay: 05 Humanising Healthcare with James Ellis from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Apr 17, 2026

    In 2021, we recorded a powerful conversation with James Ellis on "The Intelligent Rebellion" podcast, and its message is more relevant now than ever. This is the 10min version of that conversation. This conversation critiques healthcare and return-to-work systems that prioritise KPIs, costs, and profit over seeing patients as people. James and Rhea discuss the ethical tension of running a for-profit healthcare business while maintaining duty of care, and draw a clear line against profit-driven decisions that extend treatment beyond what is ethically and scientifically best. They explore intuition, when it’s reliable (deep familiarity) and when it misleads (job interviews) and connect it to evidence-based practice, arguing that hunches often spark research while science helps overcome bias, though it can be misused. James emphasises that supporting injured workers requires trust and listening, but billing models and “billable hours” push clinicians toward prescribing over listening, limiting true “hours of care.” Despite the years that have passed, these topics remain integral to understanding and reforming our approach to healthcare and compensation. The insights shared by James continue to spark thought and drive conversations in our industry today. We invite you to listen to this episode and reflect on how we can continue to improve our systems for all the humans within. Listen to the full episode Find James Ellis: Linkedin | Framework Group | "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14. 036: Luke McGrath from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Apr 9, 2026

    Ten Minutes With... Luke McGrath Find Luke: Linkedin | Allmeds 🔗 The Intelligent Rebellion HQ "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15. 035: Rachael Ford from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Apr 2, 2026

    Ten Minutes With... Rachael Ford Find Rachael: Linkedin "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16. 034: Tanya Cambey from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Mar 26, 2026

    Ten Minutes With... Tanya Cambey. Find Tanya: Linkedin "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17. 033: We're back!! Ten Minutes With.... from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Mar 24, 2026

    Ten Minutes With is a fast-paced micro-podcast about personal injury, workers compensation, healthcare and the humans within. The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast began as a space for long-form, human conversations about work, health, leadership, creativity, and what it means to build better systems bringing together trusted friends, collaborators, and changemakers to share real stories, challenge dominant narratives, and explore the emotional and ethical realities of modern life. Ten Minutes With is the evolution of this work. Made by Compo Nerds for Compo Nerds and still brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion HQ and Threesticks Productions. In each 10-minute episode, I chat with people from across the personal injury ecosystem to talk compo life, injury management, return-to-work, systems, and what’s happening on the ground. Ten Minutes With is the evolution of this work. Short enough to fit between meetings. Sharp enough to spark conversations. If you’re in the industry or #CompoCurious - come on down! Follow Rhea Mercado: Linkedin | Instagram "Ten Minutes With" is brought to you by The Intelligent Rebellion and is a Threesticks Production. Copyright (c) Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado (R) The team who produce the The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast acknowledge the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which the podcast is recorded. We are located on the land of the Dharug people. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to the Elders past, present and emerging The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , and Ten Minutes With Podcast is a Threesticks Production. Hosted and Produced by Rhea Mercado . Our Emperor of Sound, Original Music Man and Executive Producer is Wills. Copyright 2026 Threesticks Pty Ltd & Rhea Mercado®. THE BIG PRINT - DISCLAIMER The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional rehabilitation advice, injury management advice, rehabilitation advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18. Vanquishing Sunday Scaries with Denver Simonsz from The Intelligent Rebellion

    May 1, 2024

    Fuck it, I quit. This is a sentiment which Denver Simonsz and Rhea share. Surfing the interweb, Rhea stumbled upon Denver's LinkedIn profile and was instantly intrigued. Denver's posts and articles are a delight to read - a blend of authentic storytelling, wisdom, and introspection. Of course, you can only learn so much about a person from their online presence, so Rhea asked Denver onto the pod for a chat. Welcome to Episode 32 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , Vanquishing Sunday Scaries with Denver Simonsz , a Registered Psychologist and board-approved supervisor. In this episode: Reminiscing about the inch-thick Jobs Guide. The Moment when Denver realised he was burnt out. The sense of impending doom. The challenges of supervision in Psychology. Denver’s ideal system, personalised workflow, and valuing our professionals . Denver shares what he is most excited for the future of Psychology. Find Denver Simonsz on Linkedin Subscribe to The Intelligent Rebellion newsletter. Are you a personal injury professional working in Australia. Join PIPROC , a community for PI professionals for casual meetups and events. Join our community at www.theintelligentrebellion.com Like what we do? Tell a mate. Have a topic you’d like us to explore, or want to suggest a guest? Reach out to us at www.theintelligentrebellion.com Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Will is our Emperor of Sound, Executive Producer. Theme Song and Original Music written and performed by Will. Follow us on all the socials. Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion Rhea Mercado on Instagram: @rheamercs | Linkedin Copyright 2024 Rhea Mercado ® | Threesticks Pty Ltd | The Intelligent Rebellion Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. This episode and any other episode of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast should not be taken as legal advice. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19. Sporulation, Psychedelics, and Healthcare with Melissa Errey and Voytek Bereza from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Apr 9, 2024

    In 2023, Australia became the first country in the world to legalise the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. Welcome to Episode #31 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast . Sporulation, Psychedelics and Healthcare. In this episode of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast , I chat with Melissa Errey , founder of Sporulation Art Exhibition and healthcare professional, and Voytek Bereza , a Neuropsychopharmacist Prescriber and founder of The Transparent Company . In this episode: About the Sporulation Art Exhibition (23 April 2024 to 5 May 2024) The role of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for mental health conditions Introspection, Intuition and psychedelics Psychedelic experiences during a trip and percolation from unconscious to the conscious mind Emergence of clinical research trials and harm minimisation July 1st 2023 is when Australia became the first country in the world to legalise the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions. From July 1st 2023 psychiatrists were authorised to prescribe products containing 3,4‑methylenedioxy‑methamphetamine (MDMA) or psilocybin for use in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy to treat specific mental health conditions. MDMA may be prescribed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psilocybin may be prescribed for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). For these specific uses, psilocybin and MDMA have been listed as Schedule 8 (Controlled Drugs) medicines in the Poisons Standard. To be able to prescribe MDMA or psilocybin for these conditions, a psychiatrist must be an Authorised Prescriber (AP) under the TGA’s Authorised Prescriber scheme. Before seeking approval to be an AP, the psychiatrist must first obtain approval from a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). It was quite serendipitous that I was to meet Melissa Errey in October 2023, only three months later. It’s turns out, Melissa a health professional by day, and an artist by night was already part of a community of people from all walks of life, who were exploring and discussing the role of psychedelics in healthcare and in medicine. Melissa Errey: Linkedin Sporulation Exhibition: Sporulation Exhibition | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Voytek Bereza: Linkedin | The Transparent Company and on Linkedin Sporulation Events & Tickets EMPATHS: Integrative Psychedelic Somatic Psychotherapy Workshops: Psychedelic Trees, Fungi and Cacti Workshops Australian Psychedelic Society – Sydney Chapter Picnic More information: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Australia: legal treatment options, clinical research trials and harm minimisation Therapeutic Goods Admistration Change to classification of psilocybin and MDMA to enable prescribing by authorised psychiatrists Bits & Pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Will is our Emperor of Sound, Executive Producer. Theme Song and Original Music written and performed by Will. Follow us on all the socials. Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion Rhea Mercado on Instagram: @rheamercs | Linkedin Copyright 2023 Rhea Mercado ® | Threesticks Pty Ltd | The Intelligent Rebellion Disclaimer: The content of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. This episode and any other episode of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast should not be taken as legal advice. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20. Let's Talk About Sex with Saul Isbister from The Intelligent Rebellion

    Mar 12, 2024

    Content Warning: Before we begin, we want to let you know that this episode contains discussions about the sensitive topic of sexual abuse. Please prioritise your health and well-being, and if this is an episode you choose to skip, we’ll see you at the next one. Welcome to episode 30 of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast: Let's Talk About Sex. Our guest is Saul Isbister, President of T ouching Base Inc A volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation, developed out of the need to assist people with disability and sex workers to connect with each other, focusing on access, discrimination, human rights and legal issues and the attitudinal barriers that these two marginalised communities can face. Since episode 19 when Anjelo Ratnachandra and I touched on the subject of intimacy, sex, and chronic pain, I’ve continued to wonder and be curious about the topic of intimacy and sex, particularly in the personal injury and disability space. Healthcare professionals and rehab people are always going on about holistic care, and a biopsychosocial approach, and, a part of that is acknowledging that sexual and physical intimacy are at the core to the human experience. In this episode, Saul and Rhea discuss: Touching Base Inc, its origin story, vision, mission, and values. What are sex work services, and how people can access the service. The challenges Touching Base face in achieving their mission. What Saul is hopeful and optimistic about. Touching Base Inc: Website | NDIS & sex work resource | Scarlet Road Documentary Instagram: Sexuality Education, Counselling, and Consultancy Agency @secca_org | Undressing Disability @undressingdisability Bits and pieces: The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast is a Threesticks Production | Producer & Host: Rhea Mercado | Will is our Emperor of Sound, Executive Producer. Theme Song and Original Music written and performed by Will. Follow us on all the socials. Instagram: @intelligent.rebellion Rhea Mercado on Instagram: @rheamercs | Linkedin Copyright 2024 Rhea Mercado ® | Threesticks Pty Ltd | The Intelligent Rebellion Disclaimer: The contents of this program / podcast is made available for entertainment purposes. The views and information expressed by the Guests of the program represents the view and opinions of the Guest and does not necessarily represent the view or opinions of Rhea Mercado® and/or Threesticks Pty Ltd. The information presented in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any other professional medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, diagnosis, or treatment nor a substitute for guidelines, legislations, frameworks, processes or procedures. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances and specific needs. This episode and any other episode of The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast should not be taken as legal advice. We encourage you always seek advice which meets your personal and/or professional circumstances. Rhea Mercado® and Threesticks Pty Ltd hereby disclaims any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is and without warranties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.