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Pete George
Out Of The Cave is focused on men. We take a look at the things that count life, lifestyle and fun the guys that make up this great planet. We will interview an eclectic group that we hope will inspire you to be the best you can be. The show will also have fun segments with a look at music sports and everyday life.
We interview Separation Counsellor Marcus Ross in Victoria Australia.
We discuss how Marcus became aware that he wanted to help others after spending his early life in the motor industry.
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Peter discuss Ericsson's psychosocial theory, which posits that people go through different stages in life. The speaker is currently in stage seven, where he wishes to give back to the community. He plans to do this through the Med Shed, a place where people can come to build things for the community.
In this conversation, the speaker talks about how people in their 40s and 50s can become more caring by finding their life's work and contributing to the development of others. He also talks about how those who do not master this become stagnant.
0: 0:00:00 Pete George Experience: Realisation
1: 0:01:41 Screen and Media Student Withdraws from Course
2: 0:03:53 The Benefits of Giving Back Later in Life
3: 0:06:10 The Importance of Generativity in Middle Adulthood
4: 0:10:45 Mental Illness: A Conversation with Dylan
5: 0:13:06 The following is a conversation between two people discussing a book called Lost Connections by Johann Hari.
6: 0:15:45 The Power of Why: A Conversation with Simon Sinek
Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory
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The speaker discusses how important it is for leaders to be vulnerable, and how this can help to build trust. They recount how they were surprised to see Simon Sinek struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic, as he is someone who they had looked up to previously. The speaker emphasises that everyone can benefit from being vulnerable with those around them, even if not everyone will react positively.
TIMESTAMPS
0: 0:00:01 The Benefits of Being Vulnerable
1: 0:01:15 COVID-19: The Reality of Trauma and Depression
2: 0:05:35 The Importance of Being Vulnerable in Leadership
3: 0:08:40 The Importance of Vulnerability and Checking In On Each Other
Pete George Reviews Bathurst 1000 race, which is a car race that takes place in Australia. The speaker talks about some of the drivers that will be participating in the race, as well as some of the unique aspects of the race. For example, each driver has to drive a minimum of 54 laps, and there are seven compulsory pit stops for fuel and tires. The speaker also talks about how the race is affected by the weather, and how the wet conditions could make it difficult for the drivers.
0: 0:00:29 Bathurst 1000: A Special Preview
1: 0:02:12 Bathurst: The Great Australian Race
2: 0:04:43 Bathurst 1000: Who Will Win?
3: 0:12:35 Bathurst 1000 Race Preview
4: 0:14:32 Will Davidson Thinks We Should Go Back to the Old Days
Pete George discusses how, for several years, they began to experience more and more medical problems, which eventually led to a partial breakdown and an attempt to take their own life. They explain how their family saw the decline, but they were too deep in it to realize it themselves. The speaker goes on to say that they are doing better now but still struggle from time to time. They end with a few pointers about mental health and how to help those who are struggling.
Pete describes how their life spiralled downwards after they became addicted to pain medication. They describe how they woke up one day in a rage and abused their family members. They ended up in the hospital and do not remember four days of their life. He also describes how they were close to ending their life but decided to seek help instead. They checked into a mental health unit and began to understand why they had gotten to that point. The person describes how there is a good obsession and a bad obsession and how their obsession drove people away from them.
In the conversation, Peter talks about how his mental health deteriorated to the point where he had to spend time in a mental health unit. He talks about how his friends and family were supportive, but that a lot of people were offended by his behaviour and no apology could help that. He talks about how, after spending time with an occupational therapist, he realized that he needed to try to improve his mental health and that he had let a lot of people down. He talks about how there is a lot of help available for people in his situation, and that his friend David was a great help to him.
Pete also discusses how he has been trying to improve his body function He talks about how he has been swimming and how he plans to go back to school and start being a photographer again. He also talks about how important it is to ask someone how they are doing, instead of just asking how they are doing.
TIMESTAMPS
0: 0:00:00 Mental Health: How I Got There, How I Got Out, and What I'm Doing Now
1: 0:03:20 The Dangers of an Unhealthy Obsession
2: 0:05:29 Mental Health Conversation with Peter George
3: 0:10:14 The Peter George Show: How to Help a Friend in a Bad Situation
4: 0:12:31 The Dangers of Over-Medicating for Mental Illness
5: 0:14:25 Mental Health Awareness: How to Approach Someone with Mental Health
6: 0:19:18 Mental Health Check-In: A Conversation with Alec
7: 0:21:10 The Importance of Checking In With Loved Ones
8: 0:23:50 Mental Health: How to Help a Friend in Need
9: 0:26:01 Pete Holmes on the Effects of Isolation on Mental Health
10: 0:28:17 The Pete George Show: A Look-Back
SUMMARY
Pete and Colin discuss Colin's music career, with a focus on the stories that Colin tells through his music. Colin shares that he didn't begin making music until he moved to Australia and that his songs were always meant to connect with and resonate with listeners.
Colin talks about how he was brought up to believe that being a man meant being an excellent drinker and how this led to him having a very violent and abusive life. He talks about how his early childhood experiences shaped his beliefs about manhood. How this has led to struggles throughout his life.
Colin describes how as a result of his addiction, he became involved in criminal activity to feed his hunger. He talks about how this created tension with his parents, which eventually led to an escalation in the conflict between them.
Colin describes their journey from addiction to sobriety, discussing how their mental health problems led them to become reclusive and how they eventually found help. They talk about how their experience has led them to want to help others, and how they believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling with addiction.
A few people have seen me on The Pete George Experience and Out Of The Cave channels. In this video, I share the direction of both channels.
I hope you enjoy them both.
Don and I meet online over a decade ago I thought it was by chance I now know it was for a reason and that reason is to help others by sharing our pain and helping you understand that it is ok to have pain. We have had many discussions and none more so than when Don and his Wife Lauren came to stay with us over Christmas and a lifelong bond was made. We discuss the 6 myths that keep us anchored to pian, in a frank conversion.
- These myths are :
- Don't feel Bad
- Replace the Loss
- Grieve Alone
- Just give it time
- Be strong for others
- Keep busy
As Don mentions in the conversation, we have all heard these by the age of 15.
You can read Don's story at Here
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Out Of The Cave is a place for men to come and learn, feel safe and have a bit of fun along the way. We talk about some hard topics, mental illness and loss however we do make sure we have fun along the way. Through interviews and conversations, we will get you to a place you want to be, happy and enjoying life again, that's our goal.
There is one thing I believe "I don't think we need to break down the stigma of mental illness in men. Rather we need to break down the stigma that men can be vulnerable, down and in pain and that's ok." Feel free to click the subscribe button and join the journey.