These Lads Are Mental: Recent Episodes

These Lads Are Mental

These Lads Are Mental is a weekly podcast show from two guys on a mission to normalise mental health. Each episode is interview led with a light hearted approach that features expert guests, lots of laughs and everyday thoughts around mental health.

This episode sees Neil and Gary sit down with Dr Dean Miller (PHD) with the conversation focused on the importance of sleep for high performance and overall health, with an emphasis on aiming for 7-9 hours per night. We discuss different sleep patterns, the impact of wearable technology on tracking sleep, and the potential drawbacks of becoming obsessed with sleep data; an especially poignant note as Dr Dean is helping the Australian Olympic team in their preparation for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Dr Dean provides tips for optimising sleep routines, creating a sleep-friendly environment, and avoiding stimulating activities before bed. We also touch on the correlation between lack of sleep and mental health issues, emphasising the importance of seeking help from healthcare professionals if experiencing sleep difficulties.

00:00 - Introduction to episode and guest introduction

05:09 - Dr. Dean Miller's background and interest in sleep

09:19 - The importance of sleep quantity and quality

16:20 - Different sleep patterns and their impact

21:43 - The accuracy and usefulness of sleep-tracking technology

27:46 - The relationship between sleep and mental health

31:53 - Tips for improving sleep hygiene and routines

36:39 - The impact of caffeine and food on sleep

40:19 - Sleep strategies for athletes and post-training recovery

45:14 - The role of sleep in overall health and performance

51:10 - Seeking help for sleep issues and insomnia

55:34 - Sleep studies, sex, and closing remarks

SleepScience #HealthandPerformance #SleepMatters #MentalHealth #SleepTips #GoodNightSleep #SleepForPerformance #AthleteLife

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In this epic episode, Neil chats with Grant Trebilco, founder of One Wave Foundation and 'One wave is all it takes', a movement born on the beaches of Bondi that not only saved Grant's life but now spreads 'stoke factor' on beaches across the globe. The now-famous 'Floor Fridays' are weekly meet-ups where people gather in illumines clothing for circles of trust, followed by a dip in the ocean or surf and then coffee chats after.

The weekly meet-ups had a special guest not too long ago when Royals Harry and Megan visited them, just showcasing the magnitude and reach of what Grant the movement is doing.

We explore in the chat Grant's own story and struggles with having bipolar, depression, and what led him to One Wave. He and Neil chat about life in general, the stresses of everyday life and the importance of having a support network around you.

A must listen.

mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #bipolar #depression #stress

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This is a video about TLAM: S2 EP #21 Trent Knox, The 440 Club - On Addiction, His Story and How He Turned It into Good.

What a guy Trent is. The 440 is not new, it's been going for seven years. In the early days, unbeknownst to most, Trent was still struggling. Some mornings not even showing up. But potential and momentum was gathering. He had that a-ha moment, where he thought, 'I have two options here'. Listen to the full ep to hear how he traversed all of this and got himself to the beautiful place he's in today.

Here are the talking points in the ep:

Early foundations in sports; especially swimming
The importance of training and how it helped Trent as his anchor
Why you need to enjoy training
How nothing overdoes AA and seeking proper help
Additcion: will he ever drink again?
How he maintains himself (4-6 AA meetings p/wk)
Being mindful, and enjoying it
Being efficient with time
Connection is key to recovery
Grounding with stability in 440
The power of meditation
Need for internal dialogue to encourage yourself
The 440 itself and what it’s all about
Impacts of letting go and finding your community
Power of people in creating a movement
Sharing energy - people helping to push you
Leaning on each other, when we need support
His personal journey and rock bottom moment.
How you can’t do it on your own. Cut the bullshit
Turning a corner. One meeting at a time.
Reconnecting with psychology
Impact of Tod (440 Club) and having anchors in your life
Line in the sand movement - do I want 440 to survive? He only had two options.
How the coffee club was built on his sobriety
Finding out who you are. Not pretending any more
Having a purpose
Getting anchored
Having your own Batman belt - tools for when you need them
Can you be addicted to… good things?
Live a balanced life. Surrounding to addiction
Don’t try to fix yourself. Learn to live with it.

These were Trent's quickfire scores:

Where is the world out of ten for mental health awareness: 4/10
Where are you with your own mental health: 7/10
What's the one thing you'd recommend people to do each day to improve their mental health: meditation

mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #podcast #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #runclub #the440 #the440runclub

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This is our latest TLAM episode this time with Timothy O'Brien: on the topic(s) of purpose and measurement in mental health and how it affects us professionally and personally.

Are we doing enough? What is being done by corporations and governments when it comes to mental health? Find out all the answers inside this particularly informative episode.

mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmeasurement #society #purpose #corporations #business #businesses #CSR #impact

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Born under the skin condition of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Dean Clifford was given just a short time to live. Still, since then, he has defied the odds through his own determination and family support, to be fit and well today in his mid-40s. But not only that, he has gone on to showcase the real power of turning a negative into a positive.

Dean now uses his story to inspire others through his public speaking. He travels regularly on the circuit speaking to governments, corporations and communities on how you can take anything in life and turn it into good. He's carried Olympic torches and has consulted to some of the biggest leaders on the globe.

What a guy, we loved this chat. Full of honour and laughs, a really TLAM goldie. Enjoy.

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We speak with Mark White, over from the UK, to host his Run Grateful 24-hour marathon in Australia, this time in the sunny coastline of Bondi Beach. In this episode, Mark speaks about his own journey of addiction, how he checked into rehab at 19, and how he overcame it all.

Mark speaks to the event itself, running a marathon via a mile on the hour, every hour for a day straight. He's collected 20 men from the Sydney area, with the aid of the 440 Run Club founder, Trent Know. In between each mile there is an activity; yoga, breathwork etc, and it's all for men's mental health.

We hear about Mark's vision for the future and how he's focusing on combining movement and gratitude for powerful good. Run Grateful is more than a run and we hear about how Mark is taking his work to businesses and corporate to spread the word.

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In today's episode is part of a special recording for World Mental Health Day.

Over the course of 4 episodes we dive into the worries, topics and questions presented to us by 150 staff members at a company in Glasgow.

We were fortunate o be involved in an amazing Corporate Mental Health Week set up by this particular company which is pushing to provide practical strategies for to support the mental wellbeing of their staff.

In this episode we discuss the battle with comparing ourselves to others, self-loathing and the constant fear of not being a good enough parent.

We also discuss many resources and practical strategies that you can implement immediately if this is an area that you would like support in.

MentalHealth #MentalHealthWeek #BodyImage #SelfLoathing #Fatherhood #Parenting #RaisingChildren #MentalWellness #SelfImprovement #Mindfulness #PositiveParenting #MentalHealthSupport #BodyPositivity #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters #FamilySupport #ParentingTips #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness #HealthyMindset

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In today's episode is part of a special recording for World Mental Health Day.

Over the course of 4 episodes we dive into the worries, topics and questions presented to us by 150 staff members at a company in Glasgow.

We were fortunate o be involved in an amazing Corporate Mental Health Week set up by this particular company which is pushing to provide practical strategies for to support the mental wellbeing of their staff.

In this episode we discuss the battle with comparing ourselves to others, self-loathing and the constant fear of not being a good enough parent.

We also discuss many resources and practical strategies that you can implement immediately if this is an area that you would like support in.

MentalHealth #MentalHealthWeek #BodyImage #SelfLoathing #Fatherhood #Parenting #RaisingChildren #MentalWellness #SelfImprovement #Mindfulness #PositiveParenting #MentalHealthSupport #BodyPositivity #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters #FamilySupport #ParentingTips #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness #HealthyMindset

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In today's episode is part of a special recording for World Mental Health Day.

Over the course of 4 episodes we dive into the worries, topics and questions presented to us by 150 staff members at a company in Glasgow.

We were fortunate o be involved in an amazing Corporate Mental Health Week set up by this particular company which is pushing to provide practical strategies for to support the mental wellbeing of their staff.

In this episode we discuss the battle with comparing ourselves to others, self-loathing and the constant fear of not being a good enough parent.

We also discuss many resources and practical strategies that you can implement immediately if this is an area that you would like support in.

MentalHealth #MentalHealthWeek #BodyImage #SelfLoathing #Fatherhood #Parenting #RaisingChildren #MentalWellness #SelfImprovement #Mindfulness #PositiveParenting #MentalHealthSupport #BodyPositivity #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters #FamilySupport #ParentingTips #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness #HealthyMindset

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In today's episode is part of a special recording for World Mental Health Day.

Over the course of 4 episodes we dive into the worries, topics and questions presented to us by 150 staff members at a company in Glasgow.

We were fortunate o be involved in an amazing Corporate Mental Health Week set up by this particular company which is pushing to provide practical strategies for to support the mental wellbeing of their staff.

In this episode we discuss the battle with comparing ourselves to others, self-loathing and the constant fear of not being a good enough parent.

We also discuss many resources and practical strategies that you can implement immediately if this is an area that you would like support in.

MentalHealth #MentalHealthWeek #BodyImage #SelfLoathing #Fatherhood #Parenting #RaisingChildren #MentalWellness #SelfImprovement #Mindfulness #PositiveParenting #MentalHealthSupport #BodyPositivity #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters #FamilySupport #ParentingTips #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness #HealthyMindset

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Join hosts Neil O'Sullivan and Gary Rafferty on another enlightening episode of "These Lads Are Mental," your go-to podcast for candid conversations about mental health and self-improvement. In this Season 2, Episode 13 installment, we are thrilled to welcome Ayan Yuruk, the charismatic host and design expert from Queer Eye Germany.

Ayan brings his unique perspective to the forefront as he discusses the essential topics of positivity and self-worth. In this uplifting episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of self-love, self-acceptance and a positive outlook on life.

Ayan shares personal anecdotes and insights from his remarkable career, shedding light on how he navigates the world of TV, design, all while promoting a positive mindset.

Tune in for a heartwarming conversation that will inspire you to embrace your authentic self, chase your dreams, and recognise the value you bring to the world. Whether you're a fan of Queer Eye or simply looking for a dose of positivity in your day, this episode has something for everyone.

Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on "These Lads Are Mental" - your trusted source for mental health and well-being. Hit that play button and embark on a journey of self-discovery with Neil, Gary, and their incredible guest, Ayan Yuruk.

Subscribe today to stay updated on all our latest episodes and continue your path to a healthier, happier you.

MentalHealth #Positivity #SelfWorth #QueerEyeGermany #DesignExpert #SelfAcceptance #SelfLove #AuthenticSelf #WellBeing #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #TheseLadsAreMental #SelfImprovement #Inspiration

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Join us for an insightful and candid conversation with hosts Neil & Gary discuss the role modern day side hustle culture, pressures of entrepreneurship and real life mental health impacts of money pressures which may stem from our culture or upbringing.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the intersection of mental health and comedy, and discover strategies for maintaining well-being in a demanding industry. Don't miss out on this engaging and thought-provoking discussion with Neil & Gary

Don't forget to follow us on social media @theseladsaremental

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Join us for an insightful and candid conversation with the Australia RAW 2022 Comedy winner Alexandra Hudson as she shares her experiences and perspectives on mental health and the world of comedy.

In this podcast episode, Alexandra opens up about dealing with disability and her journey, from dealing with anxiety to finding her voice in the comedy scene.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to the episode

1:23 - Alexandra's introduction and background

4:56 - Exploring the connection between comedy and mental health

10:27 - Overcoming challenges and finding support

16:45 - Balancing success and mental well-being

22:10 - Strategies for managing anxiety and self-care

30:45 - Writing, reflection, and mental health practices

38:20 - Discussing Alexandra's upcoming book and personal stories

43:55 - The importance of open conversations about mental health

49:30 - The state of mental health awareness in society

55:20 - Access to mental health services and the financial burden

59:50 - Alexandra's current mental health score and personal growth

1:02:15 - Practical advice for improving mental health daily

1:04:00 - Where to find Alexandra Hudson online and upcoming gigs

1:05:15 - Wrapping up the podcast episode

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the intersection of mental health and comedy, and discover strategies for maintaining well-being in a demanding industry. Don't miss out on this engaging and thought-provoking discussion with Alexandra Hudson.

Follow Alexandra at @alexandrahudsoncomedy

Don't forget to follow us on social media @theseladsaremental

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Join Gary & Neil as we speak with Sally & Imogen from the renowned Good Mourning Podcast as we delve into honest and uplifting conversations about grief, loss, and mental health.

In this episode, we sit down with two experts to explore the profound impact of grief on our lives and the importance of mental health awareness. From personal experiences to practical advice, we cover a wide range of topics to help you navigate the complexities of grief and find support.

[00:00 - 02:24] Introduction: Meet the hosts and guests

[02:25 - 11:17] Understanding grief: Exploring the emotional journey of grief and the different stages involved. Discover how grief can affect us physically, emotionally, and mentally.

[11:18 - 23:40] Coping strategies: Learn about healthy coping mechanisms, finding support groups, and the power of connecting with others who are experiencing grief. We also discuss the importance of self-care and mindful practices.

[23:41 - 31:56] Unhealthy coping mechanisms: Delve into the dangers of turning to substances like alcohol and drugs as crutches for grief. Gain insights into the mind-body connection and the need to address unresolved traumas.

[31:57 - 42:03] Addictions and distractions: Discuss the addictive tendencies that can manifest in various forms, such as gaming, work, and food. Explore the need to recognize when these behaviors become unhealthy and prevent us from truly healing.

[42:04 - 50:56] Gaming addiction: Uncover the rising concern of gaming addiction, especially among teenagers. Reflect on the impact of excessive gaming and its effects on mental health and daily functioning.

[50:57 - 57:50] Quick-fire questions: Engage in a rapid-fire Q&A session covering mental health awareness on a global scale, individual mental health ratings, and daily practices to improve mental well-being.

[57:51 - 1:00:17] The importance of self-compassion: Emphasize the significance of self-compassion and speaking kindly to oneself. Highlight the benefits of exercise and movement for mental health.

[1:00:18 - 1:01:58] Book and resources: Discover the hosts' book, "Good Morning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss," and their grief and loss support affirmation cards. Explore their website and Instagram for more valuable content.

Tune in to this enlightening episode filled with personal insights, expert advice, and practical tips to support you on your grief journey and prioritize your mental well-being. Subscribe to the Good Morning Podcast for regular episodes that tackle important topics surrounding mental health, grief, and personal growth.

For more information and to connect with us, visit our website at www.goodmorningpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @goodmorningpodcast.

Keywords: grief, loss, mental health, coping strategies, support groups, self-care, unhealthy coping mechanisms, addiction, gaming addiction, self-compassion, mental well-being, personal growth.

Note: Timestamps provided are for reference and may vary slightly.

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In this episode Gary and Neil are joined by Beyond Blue - Blue Voices Manager Jennifer Waltmon. This is a special episode as we see both sides of mental health. Jennifers own mental health story is both hard hitting and inspiring, whilst her work with the amazing charity Beyond Blue gives great insight to a practical pathway to anyone looking to get on to that first step of the healing ladder in their own mental health journey. #mentalhealth #beyondblue

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In this show, we speak with the hilarious, Michael Theo, star of Netflix's 'Love on the Spectrum'. Since the show, he's been on the Ellen Degeneres Show in the US, has his own talk on 'success' at TedX and has his own podcast, Mr A+.

In this ep we chat about:

Intro and background on how Love on the Spectrum went
11:00 Michael's impersonations - The Jetsons, Jim Carey
13:08 His Scar impersonation
15:35 His love of old cartoons like Thomas and his friends
15:49 The guys chat about the changes to the theme music for Thomas
16:36 Does anyone know Pugwall? Neil is showing his age
21:15 The guys chat about success and Michael's TedX talk
23:34 Talking gratitude and thanking yourself from Snoop Dogg
26:31 "I’d be uncomfortable being the golden child," says Michael
28:41 Two important boxes that must be picked in a partner
31:32 How Michael fills his cup back up with some quality TV time and a bit of nature and getting into character
33:36 The primal scream as a mental health technique
36:02 Resolving trauma and getting over the awkwardness - the birthday invitation incident and that leading to not being liked
39:42 Dealbreakers for Michael in the dating world - no goths!
41:31 We get a TLAM exclusive on the future of Love on the Spectrum
43:30 Michael shares his story on suicide ideation and his two attempts
47:00 Suicide as an issue and the harrowing stats that come with it, particularly for men
50:01 How to spot if someone you know is a bit down
50:55 Michael’s advice on how to push through

How to get in touch with Michael:

Liberty Artists Sydney - for acting offers
Born bread talent - Influencing and social media
DM podcasts- for podcasts
Michael’s own podcast ‘Mr A+’

How to follow, watch and listen to Michael across his Netflix show ‘Love on the Spectrum’ or his TedX talk on ‘success’ which you can find on YouTube or on his own Mr A+ podcast. He even appeared on the Ellen Show.

On this week’s episode, we have the amazing psychotherapist and art therapist, Noula Diamantopolous She’s also the co-host of ABC and the BBC’s groundbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary, Space 22, a six-part series that looked at the impacts of art on the brain and how it could positively impact the mental health of its seven Australian participants.

Talking points:

[ ] The change in attitudes to events and things that have happened to you. It’s no longer about ‘sucking it in’, it’s now more about ‘take it in’ and how we can honour our journey 7:51- [ ] The awful occurrence of bullying 09:00- [ ] Neuroplastiscity 10:19- [ ] Trauma running wild somatically in our body and how to identify triggers 14:00- [ ] Using your body to let your brain know everything is ok 14:49- [ ] Roteliun brain - your boss is a sabertooth tiger - [ ] Adaptive responses to survival and how we can’t choose them consciously 16:38- [ ] Panic attack tips 28:00

In our latest episode, we speak to men's empowerment coach, and proud dad of 4, Matt Halston.

We cover lots of ground around:

Being a dad
Leaning into your feminine side
The primal and the divine
The hypermasculine archetypes are supremely self disruptive vs the divine who are more along the highly spiritual route
Support groups for men
How getting thanks from people when you share was his first big 'aha moment' (and sharing takes a load off you)
What makes an actual dad?
Neil/Gary try to single-handedly solve the gender equality problem
The importance of men dealing with their traumas
Why men are bad at communicating their feelings
The tendency for men to try to ‘fix’ things
How parenting is not easy - Are there too many rules around parenting?
How to define ‘me time' and the importance of filling up your cup

As always, follow us at @These Lads Are Mental Follow Matt on @father_of_the_tribe_au on Instagram #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #smashthestigma #podcast

In this episode, Gary and Neil are joined by three of the participants on ABC Australia's groundbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary on #mentalhealth, called Space 22. The six-part show focused on the impacts of #arttherapy on the brain and how it can help when managing your mental health. The guys are joined by participants Tracey, Ray and Vivienne, as they discuss the lead-up to the show, the impacts it had during and the post-show legacy it's left behind from this life-changing experience. The real question is though, is art therapy a load of w@nk? Watch this episode to find out. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcast

Co-hosts Neil & Gary - both business owners themselves - speak about the highs and lows of running your own shop. Then, adding a mental health condition like stress, anxiety, or imposter syndrome, reality can soon set in. The pair relay some analogies to remember (many in fact) plus lots of tips and tricks on how to manage your #mentalhealth whilst running a business.

What’s all the fuss about this meditation stuff?

Andrew Marsh or 'Marshy' as he is known is a talented Vedic meditation instructor based in Sydney, with over 30 years of experience in a variety of meditation styles, teaching an amazing array of people, world champions, prominent personalities and Olympians. Marshy provides inspiring teaching and insight into the fundamentals of meditation, relaxation and life skills. His meditation courses and life mentoring sessions are designed for everyone to enjoy life on a new level, in an effortless and relaxed manner. His off-beat humour and larrikinism, combined with his passion for meditation, make him a remarkable teacher.

This episode is a must-listen, it is essentially Marshy's entire teachings wrapped in a 90 min podcast.

Talking points:

Any start is a good stepping stone
There’s no such thing as a good, or bad, meditation
Vedic meditation is designed for people who are busy
Living in the ‘now’
"Creation, maintenance and disillusion"
Of course, Alan Watts is referenced countless times
The difference between just 'being' and being a 'human being'
Technology; a friend and foe?
Breaking your own symmetry - and it’s not always pleasant
Sitting in the pain when things go wrong
Tell me what’s going on?
The balance between embracing money, how to let go, and not swaying into one more than the other
Let’s talk about needs, not wants.
1hr:04 mins - the ‘Now’ experiment
Not feeling whole and complete because of ‘time’

In this weeks episode we speak to Caroline McKenna. Caroline is world renowned as the host of 'A County Down Under' podcast which has over 1 MILLION downloads.

Caroline has made global impact when it comes to mental health through her Sunrise Socials' project which are now in a number of continents worldwide.

In todays show we kick off season two and our first episode of 2022 with best-selling author of 'Make It Happen' and 'Higher Love', podcaster and blogger Jordanna Levin. With her background in journalism, she has built a reputation for taking ‘big’ topics and making them relatable, digestible and downright entertaining. Through her wit, warmth and street-smart practicality she invites readers to get curious about the things that light them up. This episode is a lovely open and candid chat that covers the highs and lows of launching a book, how Jordanna copes with her busy lifestyle whilst sharing some very easy and simply life goals that we can all strive towards. To find out more about Jordanna, visit her website: https://www.jordannalevin.com Follow our show: @theseladsaremental

It's our season one finale and what a way to end it. We sat down (in person) at the Coogee Pavilion in Sydney to chat to TV host and radio presenter and journalist, Osher Günsberg. Famous for being the host of the reality TV series The Bachelor Australia, The Bachelorette Australia and also Bachelor in Paradise Australia. He's also an author, cyclist, photographer and has his own podcast(s); DadPod and Better Than Yesterday.

But in more recent years, Osher has also become one of the leading advocates for mental health here in Australia. Osher has been very open and public about his own struggles namely with depression, anxiety, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, agoraphobia, psychosis, alcoholism, and suicidal ideation. He's written his own memoirs entitled Back, After the Break, which has been a real hit.

It was an honour for us to be able to chat to Osher and also to hear his candid thoughts and to share real conversations with him. His advocacy alone is helping tear down the wall of stigma around mental health and it's so great to have someone of his public stature bringing the topic to everyday conversation.

The guy is just such an inspiration. On top of all of the above, he's a family man, eats plant based and has also been on the cover of Men's Health Magazine.

A thoroughly enjoyable chat and we just wish we had more time with this absolute hero.

Follow him @osher_gunsberg

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BONUS EPISODE!

In the aftermath of this year’s International Women’s Day, we sat down with Mettle cofounder, Bronwyn Bate, the domestic violence charity whose ethical gifts give back, based in Perth. Their social enterprise employs women who have experienced homelessness as a result of domestic and family violence.

FAMILY, DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF HOMELESSNESS IN AUSTRALIA.

But this year, with IWD in mind, we wanted to spark some conversation that is great to have in the lead up and during this day each year, but like many other issues, these are conversations that need to be had daily. And when we chatted to Bronwyn in the lead up to this interview, we were shocked by the figures and statistics she stated around the issue; which quite frankly, is at a crisis point.

What a fabulous inspiration she is, supporting the 25 women of Mettle with zero funding currently from the government, all supported by the gifting products they sell plus their philanthropic element of the business. One can only imagine the stress, anxiety and emotional turmoil these women go through just to survive and just to keep their family going. Find out just how they are coping and how their mental health is effected in the episode.

Mettle Women Inc. is not an emergency response provider. Whilst we do provide social welfare support to the women in our care, we suggest contacting the following numbers in case of emergency so that you can receive the immediate assistance that you deserve.

EMERGENCY – 000

National Hotline – 1800 737 732

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

LGBTQIIA+ line - 1800 184 527

The National Disability Abuse & Neglect Hotline -1800 880 052

ELDERHelp - 1800 353 374

BY STATE:

Each state has a list of services that can be found HERE.

In this episode we interviewed Hugh Miles. Hugh is an adventurer that was unfortunate enough to have been a victim of the 'king hit' aka ' the cowards punch'. The attack had long lasting effects on Hughs mental health. Luckily, Hugh survived this attack and battled through this time in his life to create the amazing not for profit 'book to make you smile' - Pocket Smiles. All sales of PocketSmiles are donated to the Black Dog Institute to support mental health education and awareness programs. Hughs story is a great one of how mental health can affect us in different ways and how we can change the world for the better by bringing awareness to the topic.

Support PocketSmiles here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pocketsmiles/pocket-smiles

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Lovemore N'dou is a three time world world boxing champion at the welterweight division, sparring partner of Floyd Mayweather Jnr, Lawyer, Business Owner, Author, and an academic (seven degrees!) and aspirations to becoming prime minister of South Africa. In today's episode Lovemore explains how he went from growing up during the South African apartheid, overcoming many racial and criminal injustice to becoming an elite athlete and successful lawyer.

@lovemorendou @theseladsaremental

Emma Doran is an Irish comedian. Quitting her day job, she took the plunge to be a full-time comedian, and oh, how it paid off. She's gone from copywriting about carpets and hairdressers for radio stations to blitzing the Irish comedy scene. She's gone on to star on TV alongside some of Ireland's leading comedic acts such as Jason Byrne and Deirdre O'Kane. This year she plans to host her own podcast with her daughter, Ella. In this episode, Emma talks about her touch points with mental health, what the comedy circuit is like to navigate as a woman, as well a barrel of laughs and stories along the way. A must listen to show. @emmadorancomedian @theseladsaremental

David O'Connor's story is arguably a tale any one of us would be jealous to achieve. It's a true quintessential immigration story. David's parents (both from Ireland), moved to Australia to set up a civil engineering firm called, Diona, that started in 1980. Becoming one of the biggest firms in the whole of New South Wales, David rose through the ranks of the family business ultimately to be its head boss, as CEO.

But his story has been anything but linear. He's a three-time cancer survivor, he's suffered with anxiety from the affects of running the family business, which in turn, was sold and then bought back again, not to mention stewarding its 2,000+ works in the construction industry where mental health was - and is - a real issue.

In this episode, David regales growing up in Australia with his Irish roots and how some of the cultural aspects of being Irish hold both positive and negative impacts. But this tale is one of ultimate success. A family man, David is married with four children and now lives down the south coast from Sydney, living his best life.

When we think of people who we can aspire to be, often we might think of a Richard Branson or a Leonardo Di Caprio, but David arguably has built the perfect life and runway that many would envy. An overall top guy, he's now giving back to the community around the topic of mental health. Diona, and its sister businesses, smashed their initial goal of raising $1m for batyr (a mental health charity for the youth), but now aims for that same target on an annual basis - backed by him and his thousand plus staff of blue and white collar workers.

A true hero in our opinion.

This episode features founder of the Lung Club Ed Jennings. Ed is an endurance runner who has used his passion for running to create the lung club community. The group meets regularly to walk or run together as a way of improving mental and physical health.

Ed is a big mental health advocate and much of the works he does is around increasing awareness around the topic.

The episode discusses the benefits of exercise on the brain, the dark side of being addicted to exercise the power of community, resiliency and of course Eds on take on mental health.

This week's episode shares the incredible story of Hugo Toovey. Hugo is an army captain who has successfully beaten cancer twice.

He has since become a well recognised advocate for mens health through his organisation 25 Stay Alive.

This story is very inspirational and the impact Hugo is now having in the health space because of it is phenomenal.

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This week's episode is with the hugely popular Darragh Byrne aka ' The Conscious King'.

Darragh is a leading mindset coach who is renowned for the remarkable psychological transformations he's made with his clients. Helping them live a happier, more fulfilled life simply by changing the way they think.

Darragh gives us some insight about his upbringing in Ireland, how his life drastically changed from 'living for the weekend' to living for the moment.

Additionally, he dives into his own 5 step process that he uses with all of his clients.

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This week's episode we talk about 'anxious about being anxious' with the fascinating and chilled out integrative healer Chev Kelly.

Chev is quite literally changing lives through her amazing work with people struggling with mental health and as you'll learn she has a wide range of skill sets through her studies and experience in the health and wellness space.

Her area of expertise is trauma, and the link to past and family trauma, to our current behavioural traits but most importantly, how you can change them. Through her work, she integrates the modern world of therapy and wellness, respectfully, with Traditional Andean Healing ways.

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Cécile Caminade has her own podcast called ‘Asking for a Mate’, where she interviews Aussie blokes on all things from masculinity to emotions, and societal constructs. In fact, in this episode, we:

Chat a lot about what ‘masculinity’ actually means
How certain ‘norms’ have been applied to it and
How in many ways we might actually have to change our entire perspective on it.

Have we had it all wrong? Listen to find out.

LINKS

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The lads are at the half way mark of their inaugural season of These Lads Are Mental podcast. A show about normalising the topic of mental health in a light hearted fashion, with expert guests, everyday people and some laughs along the way. Sure isn't that what life is all about?

Hopefully, one day in the not too distant future, we can talk about mental health just like we would anything else in our everyday lives. That's our goal.

In this mid season review episode, Neil & Gary take a look back at the guests already aired on the show; their highlights, key takeaways, as well as common trends coming through. The episode also gives a teaser of what and who is ahead for the second half of the season. Get your Irish & more so, Scottish, accent listening machines at the ready, Australia here we go again.

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Todays episode is the unique, incredible story of Joe Williams.

Joe is an Australian sportsman who played rugby league and boxed professionally. His football career spanned from 2004 to 2008 and included appearances with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition.

Apart from being involved with professional sport for over 15 years, Joe, a suicide survivor, and mental health advocate, now spends his time working to inspire youth through motivational speaking workshops here in Australia and across the globe.

Show Notes

What is mental health to Joe
Being a young pro athlete in the city, a dangerous recipe.
From rugby to boxing to mental health struggles, how it unfolded
How re-connecting with aboriginal roots changed Joe's life
Talking about the "Enemy within"
Advice for the younger generation
Quick Fire

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On this week’s show we have Ben Evans, former international Wales rugby union player. A prop, he has played for Ospreys, Cardiff Blues and Calvisano. He has played for Jersey and Moseley RFC and, Dan Parks, a.k.a. “Compass”, the Australian-born former Scotland international rugby union player and now coach.

This show is packed with laughs, insights into the highs and lows of elite performance and the boys personal mental health stories.

SHOW NOTES

Talking squid games
Welcoming Dan and Ben
Ben avoiding being shot
Dan's story and thoughts on mental health
Bens unravelling
How feeding the homeless can change your mental health
Making mountains out of molehills
High's and lows of rugby career
Dealing with the end of successful rugby careers....what was next?
Ben's hilarious, must listen to story
The reaction to crying on TV and keeping a cool head
Almost beating the All-Blacks and taking fan abuse
Family impact on mental health
Quick fire questions
Where to find Dan and Ben on Linkedin

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Paul McVeigh is a former professional and international footballer, with 20 caps for his country Northern Ireland, as well as 273 professional appearances with clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City, Burnley and Luton Town. In 2010, he won his second league title with Norwich helping them gain promotion back to the Championship before calling a day on his professional career later that year. Norwich fans sing a song dedicated to the popular McVeigh; to the tune of Frankie Valli's Can't Take My Eyes Off You, it notes the fans' love of him "despite your lack of height". He's now gone on to forge a very respectable career in public speaking and personal coaching.

SHOW NOTES

Neil and Gary drink of choice
What is mental health to Paul?
How many things can mental mean?
The three D's of high performance
From Dublin to Tottenham Hotspurs
Psychology of becoming an elite footballer
A story about Rory Allen...
Developing A mental edge from a young age
From pro sport to finding balance in everyday life
How an achievement log can change your life
Being grateful for where you are in life
What is a belief?
Everything in life comes back to mindset & psychology
Teaching high performance psychology in sport & business
How to work with Paul
The most impactful book Paul has ever read
Gratitude journal is a game changer
Where to find Paul

Pauls Website - https://paulmcveigh.co.uk/

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Verushka Darling is a Hall of Fame inducted draq queen extraordinaire. She's smart, funny, and an entertainer. She burst onto the scene in the early 90’s as a fashion model with ultra-long hair and an hourglass figure. She’s written and performed in award winning stage shows and has produced internationally acclaimed dance parties. She made history in 1999 when she became the first Drag Queen in Australia to host her own TV show Verushka’s Closet on MTV. She's also appeared in internationally awarded advertising campaigns and today shares the mental health journey of working in the performance industry as a drag queen. - Neils new look

A book recommendation
A sunscreen story
Welcome Verushka
How lockout laws affected the performance industry
The employment domino effect of locking down performers
Mental health in the gay and lesbian community
Making history as an MTV TV show host
A crazy law and trend that killed members of the gay community
Is alcohol a problem or revealing an underlying issue?
Masculinity isn't a bad thing
Why being gay doesn't mean you have to be part of the gay and lesbian community
'Being non-binary is very rare' - Confusing gender expression with gender identity
Simple but amazing life advice from Verushka
Where to find her

Versushka Darling - @verushka.darling

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In today's episode, Neil and Gary talk mental health with award winning film director Genevieve Bailey. Her documentary film 'Happy Sad Man' follows the lives of five Australian men over a seven-year period which provides plenty of talking points throughout the episode. Show Notes:

Neil and Gary catch up Who is Genevieve Bailey? 'Happy Sad Man' Movie Synopsis Talking About the 5 Main Characters Getting Men to Open Up The Fear of Mucking Up Are You Too Busy to Be There for a Mate? Living to Celebrate Life Picking A Funeral Song Why You Should Call Your Granny Where Are the Characters Now? Talking to Strangers to Change Your Life Your 3 Ingredient Recipe for Mental Health Award Winning Movie "I Am Eleven" Quick Fire Questions Happy Sad Man Movie I Am Eleven Movie Genevieve's Instagram

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24/9/21 In today's episode we speak to Psychologist, Author, Speaker and Founder of the Indigo Project, Mary Hoang. With a cool, modern and progressive approach to psychology, Mary discusses her guide to personal transformation & dealing with life’s messiness. Who is Mary Hoang and what is the Indigo Project? Neil and Gary weekly catch up Welcoming Mary Mary's take on "what is mental health" Is your mind a haunted house? Re-defining psychology Getting your shit together Why speaking to a psychologist makes sense for everyone Tinder for Psychologists Sneak peak into Mary's Book the 'Darkness is Golden' Is blocking out emotions useful? Using Music as Medicine 5-4-3-2-1 method to deal with anxiety Quick fire questions LINKS Indigo Project Darkness is Golden by Mary Hoang - Audible Mary's Instagram: @maryhoangindigo Follow us on Instagram: @theseladsaremental

Neil and Gary welcome batyr (small 'b' yes) CEO, Nic Brown to this week's show. batyr is a charity that specialises in helping our youth have more positive conversations regarding their mental health. In this episode you'll laugh, learn and understand how to make 'macro changes with micro moves' as Nic calls it and how they're giving a voice to the elephant in the room. Agenda: 0-8 min - Weekly check in with Neil & Gary 8-15 min - Chocolate of the week 15-20 min - Why batyr was started 20-30 min - Are You OK day is great but ....Am I really OK? 30-35 min - Mind blowing statistics on mental health 35-40 min - Strategies that young people can use 40-45 min - Importance of individualisation 45-50 min - Practical tips to takeaway 50-55 min - Signs parents can look out for 55-60 min - Quick fire mental health landscape questions 60-63 min - The unwrap with Neil & Gary. Learn more https://www.batyr.com.au/ and https://www.instagram.com/batyraus/?hl=en/

Today's discussion around mental health includes Neil and Gary being joined by wellness coach and breathwork specialist, Rory Warnock. Join us to find out how Rory managed to overcome his own mental health problems and transform his life after being introduced to the power of breathwork and its benefits for physical and mental health. Rory also gives listeners some practical tips and easy steps on how to get started with breathwork straight away.

Topics Discussed

How Rory dealt with his mental health journey
Your environment and the impact of culture on mental health
Are people actually breathing the wrong way?
Elevator pitch on how breathing correctly can change your life
Breathing to reduce stress
Practical breathing strategies to try right now
Nasal breathing benefits for sleep & endurance
Finale: 3x quick fire answers to our 'state of mental health' questions

Resources Mentioned

Patrick McKeown - Oxygen Advantage
Google 7 Min Meditation
Andrew Huberman
Rory Warnock Website
Try A Zoom Breath Session
Nimbus Online - digital content for health and wellness

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Hosts Neil and Gary welcome listeners to the pilot show of @theseladsaremental with plenty of laughs as they explain why they felt a podcast about normalising mental health was needed. In this episode they share their own personal experience with the topic and what mental health means to them.

What is the show all about? The state of mental health in society today What does mental health mean to us? Cultural history on mental health; the term and how it's perceived Can discussing our headspace become everyday conversation? Neil and Gary's personal experience with mental health Simple fundamental strategies to help you feel better How simple and small changes might be the difference in saving lives

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