Take 10 For Mental Health: Recent Episodes
Sophia Hatzis
Kate Cliff wasn't always a meditation teacher.
In a former life, she was a lawyer. Working hard, ticking boxes, and climbing the corporate ladder.
Her body was begging her to slow down and stop. But she wasn't listening. Until she had no choice...
Kate was crossing the street in the city after a long day at work when she was struck by a taxi at 60km/hr. She was dragged before finally coming to a stop and hitting her head on the road.
It's a miracle Kate survived. But it wasn't without severe, life-threatening and life-changing injuries.
She had brain damage, spinal damage and severe PTSD.
But during her rehab, there was one missing piece that completely changed her life.
Meditation was the piece of the puzzle that began to heal her, from the inside out.
Now, she's a meditation teacher and shares the gift of meditation and mindfulness with hundreds of people across the world.
Here is Kate's extraordinary story.
You can find out more about Kate on Instagram @katecliffmeditation and on her website: www.katecliffmeditation.com.au
You can follow Take 10 at @take10formentalhealth on Instagram and find us at www.take10formentalhealth.com
Kate is running a learn to meditate course on the South Coast NSW the weekend of 27 + 28 May: http://katecliffmeditation.com.au/learn-meditate/
Kate is also running a learn to meditate course on in Coolangatta Qld, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May: http://katecliffmeditation.com.au/learn-meditate/
Kate is also running a 8-night retreat in the Maldives 20-28 June: http://katecliffmeditation.com.au/maldives-joy-retreat-june-2023/
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Episode produced by Jacob Bona.
Episode hosted by Sophia Hatzis.
Guest is Kate Cliff.
Sophie Allen's fitness journey started ten years ago, posting photos and videos of her results to a moderate group of followers.
Today, Sophie runs her own fitness company and posts regularly to over 400,000 people on her social media platforms.
She's learnt a lot in her ten years on social media, which has come with its ups and downs.
After competing in a body building competition, Sophie struggled post-comp like many competitors and became locked in a deficit and fat loss cycle.
Her need to stay 'lean' all year round resulted in some health problems which she was forced to confront, all the while in front of her growing social media following.
Soph's platform has become a welcoming community where she can share vulnerably and honestly about the struggles in her life. She's opened up about weight gain, acne, and how to heal from a heartbreak.
We speak to Soph all about her fitness journey, her struggles with body image, managing pressures online and how to heal a broken heart.
You can follow Soph on Instagram here
You can find her heartbreak story highlight here
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You can find Take 10 For Mental Health's website here
This episode was kindly produced by Jacob Bona.
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Jake Cohen is about to embark on a big, big walk.
On Saturday 25 February, he will start his 110km charity trek, from Bondi to Barrenjoey, to raise money and awareness for mental health.
It's not the first time he's taken on the massive physical and mental challenge.
This is his third year in a row, walking the same stretch of Sydney coastline.
Rain, hail or shine.
Raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Jake is an 'ordinary' person with extraordinary willpower and passion to give back.
In just the last three years, he's raised over $100,000 for mental health charities and organisations.
We talk to Jake about where his mental health journey started and why he's so motivated to give back.
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This podcast is produced by the wonderful Jacob Bona.
You can register for the walk or donate to Jake's cause here.
You can follow Jake on Instagram @jakesmentalhealthfundraising
You can follow Take 10 For Mental Health on Instagram @take10formentalhealth
Check out our website at www.take10formentalhealth.com
Please note: This episode touches on themes of sexual assault, bipolar, alcoholism and contemplation of suicide. If you, or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Once upon a time, Amanda Goff was known by a different name.
Samantha X.
Samantha X was Amanda's alter ego. It was a persona she played as Australia's highest paid and most famous escort.
Amanda decided to try sex work on for size in her late thirties. Formerly a journalist, she stumbled across the adult industry when she was writing a story on strippers.
Something about it intrigued her deeply and she decided it was time to give it a try.
After many years in the industry, working her way up to becoming Australia's highest paid and most famous escort, she has recently hung up the heels and retired.
She learned many lessons along the way and in this episode, we delve into what her 'first time' was like, how she set boundaries as 'Samantha', why she stepped away from the adult industry and why she's sober now.
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You can follow Amanda on Instagram @amandagoffofficial
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You can find us at www.take10formentalhealth.com
This episode was produced by the wonderful Jacob Bona. A huge thank you to Amanda Goff for her time and her honesty.
It's likely that at some stage in your life you have experienced heartbreak.
And if you haven't, well, you are one of the lucky few amongst us.
In the depth of my heartbreak, I was reeling. I was lost, isolated, confused, angry and deeply sad.
So, in the depths of my grief, I started researching, reading and learning as much as possible about what I was experiencing. But I couldn't find any scientists or experts who could explain what my body and brain was going through.
Every podcast felt annoyingly positive and unhelpful.
'See this as an opportunity!' they said.
'Think about the positives,' they said.
I didn't want to think positive thoughts or look on the fu*king bright side. I just wanted to understand why this was happening to me.
I thought I was the only person on the planet who had ever felt this way.
Well, turns out I'm not. Heartbreak, and the grief that comes with it, is a universal human experience.
I speak to neuropsychologist Dr Hannah Korrel about what happens to your body when you have your heart broken, and how to start the healing process.
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You can find out more about Hannah at www.hannahkorrel.com
You can follow Take 10 For Mental Health on Instagram @take10formentalhealth
Tori Clapham is one of those people who is just sunshine in human form.
She radiates from the inside out. She speaks boldly and eloquently. She speaks truthfully and candidly. She welcomes you in with her smile and before you know it, you want to be her best friend.
Tori is a successful businesswoman, as the Founder of PEACHES Pilates - a rapidly expanding and beloved Pilates brand that was born in Bondi.
Tori is also a mother to toddler Izzy and another bub is cooking away in her belly as we speak.
Tori speaks honestly about motherhood, the pressure to breastfeed, and how she finds comfort in nourishing her daughter through solids. She also tells me why she started PEACHES Pilates and where her positive relationship with food and body come from.
Tori is a gem and I hope you can sense her delicious energy in this episode.
Please give Tori a follow at @toriclapham and PEACHES Pilates @peachespilates.
You can follow Take 10 For Mental Health @take10formentalhealth and find our website at www.take10formentalhealth.com
You may recognise Mikey Pembroke from one of Australia's most popular shows, Married at First Sight.
Mikey decided to try his luck on the reality TV program, at a time in his life when he needed a bit of a shake up. His life was going well. He had a stable job, good mates, and was comfortable. But he was ready for something different, that pushed him out of his comfort zone.
Unfortunately, the show didn't do Mikey justice in revealing how complex, motivated and intelligent he is.
Recently, Mikey signed up for his first MMA fight. Again, to push himself out of his comfort zone. But this time, in a physically brutal way.
In this episode, Mikey and I delve into what reality TV is like, how and why he confronted his love of gambling, and his motivation behind signing up for his first MMA fight...
If you liked this episode with Mikey, please share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can find out about the podcast.
You can find Mikey on Instagram @mikeypembroke and Take 10 For Mental Health @take10formentalhealth.
You can also check out our website at www.take10formentalhealth.com
WARNING: This episode deals with themes of eating dysfunction and eating disorders. If you, or anyone else you know is needs support, The Butterfly Foundation can be contacted on 1800 33 4673.
Student dietician and personal trainer Lucy McConnell is shaking up the fitness industry.
Instead of peddling old and tired messages of diet culture, she's determined to support women and girls in healing their relationship with their bodies, food and exercise.
She's a breath of fresh air on Instagram, and that's how I first came across her. I connected to her content instantly.
Lucy's journey into the fitness industry was a rocky one. She used exercise, like many of us did, as a way to bow to an aesthetic ideal. She ate restrictively, lost her period twice, and was extremely unhappy.
Lucy talks to me about how she healed her relationship with food and exercise and how she manages bad body image days.
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You can follow Lucy on Instagram @lucyannemcconnell and follow Take 10 on @take10formentalhealth.
You can check out our website at www.take10formentalhealth.com.
Dylan Roos grew up around strong men. His Dad, Paul Roos, was the coach of the Sydney Swans. So from a very early age, Dylan was surrounded by greatness and hyper-masculine environments.
We've interviewed Dylan before, for our brother podcast Take 10 For Men. But this episode was a little bit different.
We delve into Dylan's past, unlocking some of his fundamental insecurities and unpacking his once toxic and problematic relationship with women.
Dylan reveals why he thinks men are unfaithful in relationships and what 'male' values really mean.
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You can follow us on Instagram: @take10formentalhealth. You can follow Dylan here: @dylan.roos
You can check out our website at www.take10formentalhealth.com
This episode touches on themes of depression. If you, or anyone else you know, needs support - you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.Musician Tim Conlon doesn't remember where his feelings of not feeling good enough first came from.But not being 'good enough' is a worry he's dealt with most of his adult life.After experiencing dark times, Tim turned to addiction to mask his pain and avoid addressing what was really going on.Music has always been a way for Tim to connect with people, to feel seen, and to heal. Through his new EP, he's opened up about his journey with mental health and how he'd never thought he'd make it to 25.We really hope you love our conversation with Tim! If you do, please share it with someone you love and leave a review so more people can find out about us!You can listen to Tim's EPhere.You can follow Tim on Instagram @timjconlonYou can find Take 10 For Mental Health on Instagram @take10formentalhealthCheck out our Take 10 For Mental Health website here.
Damien Thomlinson is a special kind of person. He's the kind of person who, when he talks, you lean a little closer to hear what he has to say.
Damien joined the army after becoming inspired by his grandfather, who served his country. But Damien didn't just join the army. He wanted to be the best of the best.
So he became a commando, taking on one of the toughest, and most dangerous jobs, in the country.
While stationed overseas in Afghanistan, Damien was victim to an IED blast, which claimed both his legs. He only remembers bits from that day and his memories have been pieced together through the stories of the heroes serving next to him.
Damien's resilience is second-to-none and it's an honour to share this conversation.
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You can follow Take 10 for Mental Health on Instagram @take10formentalhealth and Damien Thomlinson at @damienthomlinson.
You can visit our website at www.take10formentalhealth.com
Please note: This episode deals with themes of depression and suicide. If you or anyone you know needs support, help is always available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
From a very early age, Jack Henderson was bullied.
His parents split up when he was a little boy and he had a fractured relationship with his mum and dad.
The kids at school knew of the family troubles and used it to tease and belittle Jack, which had long term impacts on his mental health.
As young as six, Jack remembers feeling like there was no real meaning to his life.
The bullying didn't stop in high-school and it's a theme that has permeated Jack's young life. It wasn't until he left school, that he's started to find his purpose in sharing his own battles with mental health.
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You can follow us @take10formentalhealth on Instagram and follow Jack at @hendoshottopics.
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In our first episode with CJ Bloomfield, we explored why he became a gangster in one of Australia's most notorious and well-known gangs.We spoke about his violent childhood and how he lived every day hoping to survive the abuse from his father.CJ went down a route of crime in his early adulthood. He found a brotherhood in gangs and, ironically, some security in a violent environment.CJ ended up on high court bail, facing some serious and disturbing charges. He faced many, many years in prison. But by the time his sentencing came around, CJ was years out of the gang and the lifestyle that came with it. He was studying law and had already started to rebuild his life in a positive way. CJ still went to prison, but he went to prison with a purpose. He knew what he wanted to get out of jail before he went in. And that, he says, saved him.In this episode, CJ opens up about being in solitary confinement, how prison was a living hell, and how he used the time behind bars to become the man he is today.If you like this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can find out about us!You can follow us on Instagram: @take10formentalhealth or find us at www.take10formentalhealth.com.
CJ Bloomfield was a boy from Mt Druitt, born into a big family with a very violent father.
Most nights, CJ would pray that he and his siblings would make it through another day.
After suffering trauma at the hands of his father for years, he found his calling in rugby league, where he felt love, security, purpose and safety for the first time.
But when his career fell apart, CJ found his brotherhood in the Hells Angels. His life became enmeshed in violence, again.
It was being sent to jail that forced CJ to change his ways and break the cycle of violence.
In Part One of our interview, CJ opens up about his survival and how his life ultimately descended into becoming a bikie.
Follow CJ on Instagram @cj.bloomfield and Take 10 For Mental Health at @take10formentalhealth
A huge thank you to Jake Bona for producing this episode, to CJ for telling his story and to Cameron and the team at Sound Film Studios for hosting us live!
Don't forget to subscribe or leave a review if you liked this episode and catch Part Two when it drops next week!
Warning: This podcast touches on themes of suicide and self harm. If you, or anyone else you know, needs support, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.Alexa Towersey is one of those people who radiates happiness and brightness. She's a personal trainer to the stars and is successful at pretty much everything she puts her mind to.But things weren't always so bright for Lex.Growing up, she not only faced bullying because of her small frame.She was also dealing with hardships at home, including her mother's depression and her father's alcoholism.During her teens and into her twenties, Lex turned to two things to cope. The gym, where she went on a 'mission for muscles'. And to alcohol, where she'd seen her father find comfort.It wasn't until her father died of his alcoholism, that Lex addressed her reliance on alcohol, got sober and never turned back.In this interview, we touch of what it's like to get sober in an alcohol-drenched culture, how the gym saved her life, and what it's like to die four times and survive (yet, you read that right...)!Thank you for listening, please remember to subscribe and leave a review so more people can find out about the podcast!You can follow Alexa on @actionalexa and Take 10 For Mental Health @take10formentalhealth.