
PROTECT | Values for Well-being and Resilience
HEALING WITH HOPE | A Journey of Mental Wellbeing, Resilience, and Connection
Welcome to PROTECT, a transformative podcast dedicated to nurturing mental well-being, building resilience, and fostering hope. At its core, PROTECT is about the power of human connection—exploring how values like compassion, belonging, and loyalty can become lifelines for those facing challenges. Founded on the principle of Relational Safety, this podcast moves beyond traditional perspectives, asking not “what’s the matter with you?” but “what matters to you?”—empowering both professionals and individuals in their journey to chip away at pain and build strength.
Hosted by Dr. Manaan Kar Ray, an innovator and leader in mental health crisis care with over a decade of experience at Oxford and Cambridge, and now the Director of Mental Health Services at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, PROTECT is changing the way we think about suicide prevention. Each episode blends leading-edge research with person-centered practice, bringing insights that promote hope, purpose, and resilience.
In our new focus, we introduce Sunny’s Value Scouts—an uplifting series designed to cultivate resilience in younger audiences. Each story explores a value—from belonging and acceptance to courage and compassion—helping to build emotional strength and guide listeners through life's ups and downs. This podcast is an essential resource for all those who care deeply about mental health, suicide prevention, and building communities that thrive on connection and kindness.
Further information at www.PROGRESS.guide.
Episodes
65 | S010 | Strength Within

64 | S009 | The Magic of Wonder

063 | S008 | Curiosity Lights the Way

062 | S007 | Adventure in the Forest

61 | S006 | Courage in the Savannah

60 | S005 | Loyalty in the Ice

59 | S004 | Family Ties

58 | S003 | Connecting the Dots

57 | S002 | Acceptance at the Lagoon

56 | S001 | Finding Belonging

55 | S000 | Sunny’s Values Scouts: Building Resilience in a Changing World

54 | G017 | An Hour with Dr Stan Steindl, Why Professionals Need Self-Compassion?

53 | G016 | An Hour with Caroline, Daddy Blackbird is Set to Fly

52 | G015 | An Hour with John Bell, Rolemodelling Self Love to Send a Message to Jake

51 | 50th + 1 - Key Messages from ASPIRE

50 | 50th Special - Key Messages from CORE and ASSESS

G014 | An Hour with Ally Kelly, holding space for courageous conversations...

G013 | An Hour with Dr Stan Steindl, what is Compassion Focused Therapy?

35 | Recording of Presentation at APAS, Accra, Ghana

G012 | An Hour with Paul Vittles, how far can we go TOWARDS ZERO?

34 | Safe Life Guide - Enact & Evaluate

33 | Safe Life Guide - People and Pursuits

32 | Safe Life Guide - Own My Values
