Beyond The Banter: Recent Episodes

Beyond The Banter

The podcast is designed to be a platform for men to communicate and seek advice on day-to-day life. By talking about our own situations we hope to encourage others to speak out too.

Through discussion and self-education, we'll assist in understanding what is going on mentally and physically, and prevent loss of life.

In this conversation, Emilio shares his personal journey through addiction, detailing the struggles he faced with alcohol and drugs, the impact on his family, and his experiences in detox and rehab.

Emilio discusses the importance of mental health, the challenges of recovery, and his aspirations to help others in similar situations. Emilio emphasizes the significance of seeking help and the transformative power of support and education in overcoming addiction.

Some takeaways from todays chat:

Emilio's journey began with a single decision to drink at 18.
Addiction can lead to significant personal and familial consequences.
Detox and rehab are crucial steps in the recovery process.
Mental health issues, such as anxiety, often accompany addiction.
Support from family can be both a challenge and a source of strength.
Recovery is a long process that may require multiple attempts.
Emilio plans to pursue a career in addiction support after rehab.
The importance of self-love and personal accountability in recovery.
Emilio emphasizes the need for patience and understanding in the recovery journey.

Please reach out for support on

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Topher and Chris catch up in Sydney to discuss upcoming episodes and updates all things BTB

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In this conversation, BTB and Noni discuss post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its impact on individuals. Noni will explore the symptoms of PTSD, such as intrusive thoughts and memories, and the challenges of diagnosing and treating the condition. Noni will also touch on complex PTSD, which involves emotional and behavioral problems. The conversation highlights the importance of early support and intervention for individuals experiencing symptoms of PTSD, particularly in professions like the military and emergency response. BTB and Noni emphasize the need for a cultural shift in workplaces to encourage open discussions about mental health and provide adequate support.

BTB chat to Noni Bryan from Prestige Health Services Australia (PHSA) about alcohol and the effects it has on us both Mentally and Physically.

This is a critical discussion as it affects so many men.

Can we break the cycle? Do we really understand what alcohol does to us?

Please check out: https://phsa.com.au/

National Alcohol Hotline 1800 250 015

Alcoholics Australia 1300 222 222

Turningpoint.org.au

Counselling.online.org.au (phone; sms; chat and email)

Hello Sunday Morning (app for support and to abstain from Alochol use)- hellosundaymorning.org

Sober in the country – soberinthecountry.org

Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Lifeline 13 11 14

Reach Out (young people and parents) https://au.reachout.com/

Kids Helpline (up to 25 years) https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Fare Australia (fare.org.au)

In this episode Chris and Topher record on location in Coffs Harbour. This was BTB's test run before a formal event later in the year.

We discuss the trip, the process, and the future.

Apologies for the poor audio, this was recorded outdoors.

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BTB continues their conversation around fatherhood.

This podcast episode is to provide a real-life account of being a father. This is also a good insight on supporting the amazing women out here who go through this harrowing life event.

We also do acknowledge that this is a longer-than-normal episode. BTB has cut as much information out as possible but we aren't going to take content out that we think is very relevant.

BTB feels that this episode is very important to all of our members in our community.

Episode 2 is here and this is a ripper...

Fatherhood - A discussion with four regular blokes as they reminisce and discuss future plans.

Due to the content, this will be a 2 part episode. There is a lot of content and we feel it's all very valuable.

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Season 2 - Here we come

Chris and Topher catch up and discuss Season 1 and what they both hope to achieve in Season 2

This season we are so happy to announce two new episode sponsors. Please show your love and support by supporting the two absolute legends below:

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We chat to Plewesy about growing up fast in Scotland. Responsibilities at a young age and how his journey into professional ice hockey at age 14 🏒 🏒 🏒 Please check out www.glovesoff.co.uk for more information about Plewesy.Can you spare a cup of coffee? ☕ We are still seeking help through our Go Fund Me page: https://gofund.me/f6993b9f

This is a 2 part podcast due to the content.

In this podcast we chat to Plewsey about growing up in Scotland and his chosen sport at a young age.

As Plewsey matured quite quickly he had to overcome some tough life curveballs.

Plewsey's store can be found here:

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Lifeline Australia

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In todays episode we chat to Sara.

Sara's journey through her younger years to present is inspiring for other people out in the community.

We talk Sexuality, Stigma, Parenthood and multiple other topics.

Sara is a true inspiration.

The Trevor Project

www.https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Lifeline

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

This episode does contain some triggering events *

Our BBTB legend talks life. Growing up and the challenges that comes with self discovery. Shak is a beautiful human and you feel her energy through this podcast.

Shak's story will inspire so many people and will raise awareness for illnesses that you probably have never heard before.

This is the exact reason why we started this mission - Awareness

Thank you Shak

In this episode Jaz and Shak chat to Shaunee ( BBTB Ambassador ) about life growing up and the present.

Shaunee has faced and supported a whole range of life changing life moments for her and her family. This episode illustrates life growing up, facing trauma and then managing grief.

Throughout her challenges Shaunee is always smiling and the first to help another person out. We ate so honoured that she is apart of the BTB family.

Shaunee we are proud of you.

This episode does contain some triggering events *

INTRODUCING BBTB

*Trigger Warning

Beauty Beyond The Banter's first episode talks to Candice from Dawns Butterfly Foundation.

Through grief and loss, Candice has found a way to help people and honour her daughter Dawn.

We are both honoured and privileged to bring you Candice's story.

To find out more please see https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070331281105

Episode 10 - BTB take a deep dive with David Contarini from Better Man Counselling

Resilience

1.The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. "the remarkable resilience of so many institutions"

2.The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. "nylon is excellent in wearability and resilience"

David's details can be found here:

https://www.bettermancounselling.com/

Topher and Chris catch up to discuss the season so far. BTB has now been running for close to 8 months and the support has been amazing.

Topher and Chris can not wait to see what the future holds.

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Keren Ludski - CEO of Red Nose Australia speaks with BTB about the critical work they do supporting families who have experienced miscarriage, still birth or infant loss and how "Say Their Name Day" responds to the ongoing wish expressed by many bereaved parents to be able to say their baby's name and to hear it said by others as a way to keep their baby’s memory present. For more information or to donate directly, please visit Say Their Name Day website.

Both Chris & Topher are humbled to also speak with Michael Larsen, bereaved father of miracle baby 'Hope' who passed away in her bassinette from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Mike shares the lived journey and challenges faced immediately after the death of an infant and how he and his wife Lauren took actions to move through the grief. Despite the tragedy, Mike & Lauren went on to have another daughter with Faith welcomed to the world on 11 October 2021, becoming a little sister to Hope.

Please help us by donating via MyCause: Beyond The Banter to support Gotcha4Life & Red Nose Australia

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Chris & Topher talk to Wade about the impacts of being placed into foster care at an early stage in his life. Wade wanted to share his story to assist and educate others that may have been in the same situation

Please help us by donating via MyCause: Beyond The Banter to support Gotcha4Life & Red Nose Australia

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Chris & Topher talk to three legends about the impacts of poor sleep, exercise and nutrition has on our mood. Join us speaking with Rosie, Ben and Alethea as we explore how, why and what we can do better.

Please help us by donating via MyCause: Beyond The Banter to support Gotcha4Life & Red Nose Australia

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BTB pay tribute to Constable Rachel McCrow and Constable Matthew Arnold, killed in duty. We also wish Constable Keeley Brough and Constable Randall Kirk well in recovery of what is tragic circumstances.

With recent events surrounding the tragic deaths of two Queensland police offers this episode is even more important as an insight into what emergency responders have to deal with and process. We chat to active and retired emergency services members Hoppy, Mat & Blake about the challenges faced by emergency responders and the lingering aftermath.

EmergencyResponders #NSWPol #QPS #VicPol #MentalHealth #mensmentalhealth

Please help us by donating via MyCause: Beyond The Banter to support Gotcha4Life & Red Nose Australia

Chris & Topher talk with David Contarini from Better Man Counselling and find out "WHAT IS COUNSELLING?" Seems pretty simple really, you talk and they listen and together you make a plan to get you where you want to be in your life. There are services available to help you process your thoughts and emotions.

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Proudly sponsored by Qirx - This episode Topher talks to Chris about his challenges growing up as a kids and through his journey we will discover how anxiety and depression can pop its head up at any stage. Chris's interview hopes to empower other men to seek help and support while accepting there could be a problem.

Please help us by donating here: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/295034/beyond-the-banter to support Gotcha4Life & Red Nose Australia

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Proudly sponsored by Qirx - Chris talks to Topher about his challenges at various time in life. We find out about his biological father, divorce, up bringing and most significantly the loss of his baby son Kaden.

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Music - Russell Parlett

Audio Visual - Tony Lam

This is our very first episode! This is to provide clarity around what we are trying to do!

Thank you again for everyone's support so far.

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