SP3AK: Recent Episodes
Addy Young
The podcast SP3AK is based on 3 fundamentals of chatting about our mental health: Speak, Listen and Act! SP3AK touches on all things mental health through chats with mates, individuals about their own experiences and mental health professionals all with the intentions of trying to provide assistance and insight into how we go about talking about mental health, maintaining our mental health, seeking treatment and so on. Some episodes will also be touching on topics and areas surrounding impacts on our mental health as well as specific fields of the mental health industry. Some of the episodes may contain sensitive and/or content that may trigger individuals so please if you are feeling down, struggling or know someone who is make sure you reach out and use services that are provided if required. Lifeline 13 11 14
Hey fam.
Sincere apologies for falling off the radar.
Life has been hectic.
I wanted to extend a huge thank you to you all for the incredible year.
I really appreciate the listens, the feedback, the interaction and everything that has come with the podcast show.
I will be back in 2023 and am super excited about it and super excited to keep the purpose of the pod going.
Hope you have an amazing time over the Christmas period and look out for each other!
Love you all,
Addy
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Welcome to Ep #17 with Krystle Jencik.
Host of her very own podcast:
Spotify - It's Daddy Issues
Insta -https://instagram.com/itsdaddyissues__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
We take a deep dive into a chat around self confidence, the pursuit of bettering yourself, picking the right opportunities to take and just a general overview on Krystal’s insightful perspective on life!
A really great authentic chat that I’m sure you’ll all enjoy!
Much love,
Addy
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Quick little update on the SP3AK Podcast.
Just me talking this week to update you on the pod, where things are at and how it's building.
Really grateful for all of the incredible guests I've had thus far, the podcast is literally nothing without you all. I'm very lucky to have such great conversations with incredible people.
Super excited for all of the guests scheduled in!
And a little bit of fun with my podcast of the week, book of the "week" (more like book of the month with my rate of reading) and Netflix show of the week.
If you're keen to jump on the podcast, flick me a message here:
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Much love,
Addy
Welcome to Episode 16 with Jamie Clee!
A great chat on Jamie's fighting career in K1 the late start, life lessons and therapy he gets from fighting.
A chat about starting again from "rock bottom", finding support through mates and loved ones, and building his way up from there.
And a great message on what it means to open up the doors to your supports and use that to guide you through the tough times.
An incredible chat with an incredible man.
Quick shoutout to Jamie's gym: Performance Gym Darwin. A kickboxing and boxing gym with a great supportive and family atmosphere and Jamie spoke incredibly highly of!
Enjoy
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Welcome to Episode #15.
A great yarn with a great person:
Kieran Whalley.
We dive into a bit of a chat about Kieran's journey through life, what's shaped him into what he is today as an influential person to his peers, an all round genuine legend and what's most important to him: a good father.
Kieran also chats about his time playing Rugby professionally in Aus and overseas and how that led into his careers as a Correctional Officer and now a Firefighter.
All round great chat, great laughs, and incredible insight from a great guest.
Shoutout to the team that powers Kieran's grin:
Cosmetic Injectables
And the team that's behind the bulging biceps and shoulders:
CrossFit Abode
Much love,
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Episode #14 is an exciting one with 2 incredible Darwin locals doing great things:
Myra Fordham and Liam McEnerney "Emerald Sun".
An episode full of super interesting topics including:
- Myra's role as a locally and internationally recognised coach and mentor.
- Liam's music career as "Emerald Sun" and the passion that drives him.
- Both Liam and Myra's work in the community empowering others.
- How they deal with the backlash that can be received in their professions and dealing with the negatives.
- Plus some very very inspirational and motivating quotes from Myra!
Links to both the incredible work Myra and Liam are doing can be found below:
Trigger warning: there are discussions on Domestic Violence.
If this is triggering you please reach out to your supports or call:
1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
If you are experiencing Domestic Violence or witness Domestic Violence no matter how trivial it may seem, please contact Police on 000
Much love,
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Episode #13: A story of resilience through adversity with a Vietnam Veteran and State Care Survivor with Tony Young.
This story is an extraordinary one of a man who has been through more adversity and challenges than most people could really fathom.
A discussion about growing up in foster care and "boys homes" as well as time in youth detention.
A deep dive and insight about being a Vietnam Veteran and his time in the Military which included 2 tours (1969 & 1970/71) in Vietnam in the "67 Ground Liaison Section".
A chat about his journey through "Guillain Barré Syndrome".
And discussions about all of the work he does to this day advocating and supporting individuals who have gone through similar situations in life.
Trigger warning on this one as there are themes and discussions of sexual assault, military service and struggle with health.
Lifeline
13 11 14
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Open Arms - Counselling for Veterans and Families
1800 011 046
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Welcome to Episode #12.
A very special episode as we approach World Sepsis Day on September 13th 2022.
The T for Thomas Charity Foundation is a foundation that was created on the back of an incredibly devastating loss of an incredible young man.
Yvette delivers a powerful message of awareness around sepsis and talks about the powerful community aspect and healing aspect that being involved in this foundation has provided.
This is one of those episodes where as a host I remind myself, I am the listener of this story and myself and anyone who listens is privileged to have such a raw and vulnerable story shared with us all.
T for Thomas Website
Is it Sepsis? Animation on YouTube
DONATE to the T for Thomas Charity
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Welcome to another "Mini" EP!
Joined by my good friend Mr Petey Rautoka/The doesn't let you get a word in MVP.
A Mini lighthearted episode touching on the 2022 AFL Footy Finals Series, in particular the:
Brisbane Lions (Petey) V Richmond Tigers (Addy) Elimination Final.
A little chat about healthy banter and a reminder on where to draw the line.
Plus a few finals predictions from a couple of clueless AFL fans.
Bit of language in this one. Bit of chaotic conversation. But a good laugh.
Enjoy! <3
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Welcome to Episode #11 with Daniel Lamble.
A man that hardly needs an introduction.
A truly humble and genuine fella having a yarn about his incredible experience both as a Firefighter in the Top End and also as a TOP 3 finalist on Channel 10's: MasterChef Season 14 - Fans & Favourites.
Daniel shares some great insight into his experience and time on the show, sharing some of the challenges and negativity that can come with being in the limelight.
Daniel also shares a bit of insight into the humble upbringings of growing up in "the Territory" and his time in the NT Fire & Rescue Service.
A true role model and example of the message he sends:
"If you've got something you love to do, just bloody do it!"
Watch MasterChef Season 14 HERE
Follow Daniel's Journey on Insta
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Welcome to Episode #10!
I am joined by the lovely ladies behind the Darwin Dippers: Mae and Laurie.
Darwin Dippers is a local community group which runs weekly, open to the public to get down to one of the beautiful beaches, lagoons or lakes in Darwin to enjoy a sunrise, a dip in the water and a coffee at a local café!
We chat about what inspired Mae to kick off the Darwin Dippers and how it brought the ladies together to keep it going!
We also chat about how community groups build long lasting friendships, connections, networks and more importantly how good they for the soul and how great they are for your mental health.
An amazing incentive with a pure purpose: bringing people together and leaving feeling better than before you got there.
Darwin Dippers on Instagram
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Welcome to Episode #9!
I am joined by an incredible guest: Geraden Kennedy - a proud, and ambitious man with an in-depth story and journey of adversity.
Geraden openly shares his vulnerability through sharing his struggles with mental health and his story of coming through the other side through accessing professional supports, acknowledging trauma and the powerful healing of art.
We dive into his incredible story, what he is doing in the community to empower and improve the lives of young First Nations mob in remote communities and his incredible motivation to help and empower the lives of anyone who may be struggling themselves.
Such an incredible chat with an incredible man so open to be vulnerable in order to support anyone else out there who may be struggling. An absolute honour to have Geraden share his journey on this platform.
Please be advised that there are discussions of sexual assault, suicide and trauma within this episode. Please consider if this is the right episode for you.
If this is triggering to you or the content of this episode is triggering. Please reach out to your supports, professional support or call:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Geraden's Music:
Hurler on Spotify
Geraden's Facebook:
Facebook
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Welcome to Episode #8!
I am joined by an incredibly insightful man and all round legend of an individual: Mr Finn Hammond.
Likely to be a familiar name and face to those who have watched Matt Wright's Wild Territory, Finn among many other things is an adventurer, a self-described "open book" and a man doing some great work in the community in his profession.
Finn has recently kicked off a local Men's Community Group with a focus on Men's Mental Health.
We dive into a chat about this group and what's up and coming for it.
As well as a super raw chat about Men's Mental health and Finn's journey through this.
Honestly, can't say this enough, Finn is an incredible man, and this was one of the most raw and genuine chats I have ever had with an individual. I am absolutely honoured to be able to share this with listeners who I have no doubt will take something away from Finn's insightful and positive outlook on life and mental health.
Link to the Men's Group Instagram
Finn's Instagram
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Love you all.
Hey friends welcome to the first "Mini Ep" of the podcast.
Just having a quick chat about my upcoming hair chop (Early September 2022) to be donated to the great cause:
Variety Hair with Heart Foundation
The Variety Hair with Heart is an incentive where healthy hair can be donated to contribute towards making a wig for young individuals dealing with medical conditions which cause hair loss. These wigs are a way to boost their self-esteem and confidence and feel a sense of "normality" whilst dealing with their medical condition.
In addition to donating the locks, I am trying to do a bit of fundraising during the month of August 2022 for the Variety foundation which will further contribute to kids dealing with disability, chronic illness or disadvantage.
Donate Now
There is also a mention of the upcoming mental health campaign in September being run by the:
Black Dog Institute
Called Mullets for Mental Health.
Black Dog Institute is a great cause to get behind to raise mental health awareness.
Thanks for listening,
Love you all!
Welcome to Episode #7.
I’m joined by Maili Clarke , an incredibly ambitious insightful and knowledgeable young Psychology student from Darwin, NT doing great things in the community.
We talk about what Maili has recently done leading the way organising the My Body My Choice stand in solidarity peaceful protest here in Darwin and talk about some mental health supports and other health supports that are available to individuals.
“Introduction Chats: 00:00-05:40”
Trigger warning which you’ll hear early in the episode: this episode does contain discussions on the topic of abortion and the recent Supreme Court decision that occurred in the United States. If you are someone who is affected by this or affected by the content of this episode please reach out to your supports and relevant services or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
I would like to acknowledge that some content within this episode may not align with the views of some individuals, please consider if this is the right episode for you to listen to.
Thank you
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Welcome to Episode #6.
I am joined by Mr David Moore or "DMoore", an incredibly ambitious and highly motivated individual with a hand in a bit of everything you can think of from Next Tier Entertainment and Next Tier Gaming & Esports:
https://www.nexttier.com.au/
As well as a host of his very own fantastic podcast:
The Why with DMoore
We dive into a chat about David's personal journey with how gaming has had its affects on his mental health and the powerful message David has to share with others.
We also dive into what's upcoming for Next Tier, and just have a generally interesting chat through David's insightful knowledge about various topics.
Enjoy <3
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Welcome to Episode #5!
Venesy and I have a great chat about what it's like being a footy coach and the difficulties that have come with ongoing concussions playing the sport he loved. The ongoing psychological and physical impacts that they have had and may continue to have.
We also take a dive into the stress faced being a mature aged University student and what's in store becoming a teacher in the beautiful Top End of Aus!
Enjoy
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Welcome to Episode #4 -
I am joined by an incredible guest and long time friend Scott Belshaw from BoxFit NT!
Scott has had an incredible journey having been a Professional Heavyweight Boxer on the World Stage with a successful career to show for it.
More importantly Scott is now a coach, mentor and role model to many. As humble as he is, giving full credit to the coaches and mentors he has had alongside him on his journey.
A man with a calming presence and some incredible insight into how boxing helped him through life managing ADHD from a young age and how his belief and dedication to Christ has guided him through life's toughest obstacles.
Scott Belshaw: https://www.facebook.com/boxfitnt/
SP3AK Instagram: www.instagram.com/sp3akpodcast
Welcome to OR Welcome back to the Podcast!
SP3AK is a podcast developed to encourage conversations about mental health in our everyday lives. A platform to share our journeys, struggles and insights into everyday topics and situations.
I take a little dive into an insight into my life and my chronic habit of always "biting off more than I can chew".
Hope you enjoy!
Welcome to the official "I am back" Podcast after well over 12 months of ghosting the Podcast.
I chat a bit about the podcast itself and the focus of it as well as diving into the topic of "biting off more than you can chew".
I would like to acknowledge the lands of which this podcast was recorded.
The Larrakia Lands.
And acknowledge the elders, past, present and emerging.
And I would like to acknowledge the lands and rich history of all listeners of this podcast.
Welcome to Episode #3.
I am joined by a great friend Sam Sommerville chatting about:
Life as an Entrepreneur.
Living Abroad.
Maintaining Relationships with family and friends.
And keeping your mental health in check through fitness and "alternative" forms of meditation.
00:00-02:00: Introduction
02:00-07:00: Introductory chat with Sam
07:00- 44:50: Chat about Entrepreneur life, living abroad and maintaining relationships with family and friends.
44:50 - 45:30: (Technical Difficulty) Quick interlude chat about Beyond Blue’s Coronavirus Chat Service coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au
45:30 - 1:00:00: Hustle culture in the entrepreneur and business field
1:00:00 - END: Methods to maintaining your mental health and an alternative approach to meditation
Thank you for listening!
Welcome to Episode #2, the 1st official episode with a guest!
I am joined by a good friend of mine Chris Puruntatameri.
We chat a bit about the lockdowns and quarantining that Chris has had to face since living in Geelong, Victoria and how he went about keeping his mental health in check. And how important it is to check in on your mates during this tough time and in general!
The first official episode very definitely has some teething issues, some nervous chatter and some squeaky dog toys throughout it,
I appreciate you all for tuning in and I endeavour to improve the podcast as it progresses.
Thank you!
Hello and welcome to the podcast SP3AK.
My name is Addy and this is just a brief introduction to let you know what you can expect in the podcast and what I hope to do with the podcast.
SP3AK is a podcast that touches on all things mental health and trying to assist in making talking about our mental health an easier, more open and comfortable process!
There will also be chats with professionals and many other topics surrounding mental health.
If you are struggling or know someone who is please speak up and use services that are available if required.
Lifeline
13 11 14
Addy