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In Episode 50, Sunny and Mayank sit with superstar Trent Cotchin. So often, as kids, and even now, we’ve seen him display courage, selflessness and a sense of power and stability on the field, but underneath all of that, is a man who knows what he wants, understands his identity and embraces vulnerability. In this episode we cover Trent's: 💡 Journey navigating perfectionism, through wanting to become the 'best' captain, whilst balancing a demanding workload, especially as a dad to three beautiful children 💡 Story of getting in front of the Richmond playing group in the 2017 pre-season. This was ultimately a defining moment that switched the mentality of the Richmond FC to then go on and win three AFL premierships 💡 Journey navigating social media scrutiny and press whilst staying true to your own values, authenticity and vulnerability 💡 Emphasis on embracing different cultures and values and how this can foster a sense of belonging within a team 💡 New organisation, Posisocks, which embraces gratitude and positive affirmations in a very clever way (stay tuned!!) Bottled Up is also proud to support the AFL - Australian Football League with their latest ‘Kids go Free!’ Campaign. Between June 16 to July 10, the AFL will be paying tribute to their biggest fans; Kids! Bring all your friends and enjoy time with the family at matches between Rounds 14 to 17 full of family friendly activities and entertainment. Stay tuned for another ripper episode. ______________ You can find Trent Cotchin and Posisocks through the following channels: Instagram: @trentcotchin9 and @posisocks ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ ______________ As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 49, Mayank and Sunny sat down with incredibly energetic, dynamic duo Tiana and Thuy Nguyen! These lovely people are the hosts of their very own podcast 'Unapologetically Asian' where they have honest and candid conversations about adulting, careers, relationships and everything in between. They started the podcast to share their perspectives and stories about navigating through adulthood as Asian Australians with a hope of creating content that is relatable and representative of their community. In this conversation we chatted on quite a few topics: 💡Dialogue around mental health whilst growing up in a South-East asian household 💡 The humble beginnings of creating their own podcast and following living out their own mission and vision 💡 Experiencing racism and methods to deal with racist behaviour Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! ______________ You can find the Unapologetically Asian Podcast through the following channels: Instagram: @unapologeticallyazn (https://www.instagram.com/unapologicaticallyazn/ Website: www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/ ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ ______________ As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 48, Sunny and Mayank sit down with Josh Balia. Josh Balia is a powerlifter, coach and qualifying to be a sports psychologist. He has used his amazing ability to connect with people to co-found 'Weights For Mates', a program designed to combine physical activities in the gym as a vehicle to help manage anxiety and depression. In our conversation, Josh takes us on a journey on how he got into the field, and a plethora of teachings he has learnt through his experiences. Notably: 💡Owning the morning through routine and dedication, and the importance of minimising the number of 'inputs' to start the day 💡 Realising that there is no 'bad emotion' to have, rather, it is merely a balance between whether your emotions are balanced vs unbalanced 💡 Recognising that your identity can be defined by your genetics and your external environment 💡 Unpacking the relationship with his dad Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You do not want to miss this one 💥 ______________ You can find Josh through the following channels: Instagram: @josh_balia (https://www.instagram.com/josh_balia/) Linkedin: Joshua Balia ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ ______________ As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 47, Sunny and Mayank sit down with Dan 'MAMBA' Odoi. This has truly been one of our most enjoyable conversations to date. It's almost 2hrs and jam-packed with vulnerability, authenticity and true wisdom. There's even a few things that Dan has shared for the first time. We touch on so many AWESOME topics with Mamba, including: 💡 Taking accountability and being the maverick of this own life 💡 Navigating a biracial upbringing in Australia (Ukrainian and Ugandan) 💡 Processing death and grief after the passing of his late father 💡 Unpacking his true values and identity 💡 Navigating the switch from corporate to authentic content creation Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You do not want to miss this one 💥 ______________ You can find Mamba through the following channels: Instagram: @datblackmamba (https://www.instagram.com/datblackmamba/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/datblackmamba ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ ______________ As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 46, Sunny and Mayank sit down with Kevin Helgren. After being diagnosed with Tourette’s in middle school, Kevin Helgren, a current Stanford and Harvard Candidate, shares how it’s changed his view of the world. Humans are biologically wired to categorise people, places and things: safe, or unsafe? Likable, or unlikable? Similar, or different? But first impressions are, by definition, based off of incomplete data — so what if we questioned them? In this episode, Kevin discusses how having Tourette’s – a neurological condition characterised by involuntary vocal and/or motor spasms called tic – has coloured the lens through which he views both the world and those he’s lucky enough to navigate it with. In this episode we chat: Kevins upbringing in the States and his experiences as the first queer Student Body President at The University of Texas at Austin How he balances his MBA at Stanford GSB and MPP at Harvard Kennedy School (we also don't know how he gets 36 hours in his day...) His diagnosis with Tourette's Syndrome in sixth grade, which altered his life in more ways than one (& the role his legendary and supportive mother Sarah played) Understanding Identity: Intersectionality, Neurodiversity and the Queer movement Leadership lessons and what's ahead Cheeky rapid fire 👀 Kevin shed's light on his lived experiences with Tourette’s; sings the neurodiversity gospel; and make three calls to action. 1. Question first impressions – they’re based off limited sets of data. 2. Take time to learn someone’s story – and do it with grace, empathy, and curiosity. 3. Actively expand your in-group – we learn from folks who look, act, think, pray, and love differently than we do. This one is a powerful one, you do not want to miss it. Available wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💙 ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ ______________ As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 44, Sunny and Mayank sit with Callum MacPherson. He is the host of the Young Blood - Men's Mental Health podcast and isn't used to being in the interviewee chair! Raised in Adelaide by two teachers, he is a well-read, philosophical man who knew from a young age that he had the presence and ability to write and deliver stories. Callum's work in the media started at his local radio station Fresh 92.7 and then he moved to Port Lincoln to deliver local news before moving on to Townsville. It was in both Adelaide and Townsville that Callum worked for7NEWS and reported on news bulletins. Callum also shares how the sudden death of his close friend to suicide impacted him and influenced his professional direction towards starting the Young Blood - Men's Mental Health Podcast. It includes discussions around steroids, trans, drugs, grief, suicide and so much more. Callum also continues to work in mental health in Adelaide and is a voice for his generation. This is a must-listen episode. ______________ You can get in contact with Callum by following: Instagram: @youngbloodsmentalhealth If you are feeling like you need extra support there are organisations that can definitely help you through some tough situations. It’s not weak to speak. Here are the links below. ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ ______________ As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 43, Sunny and Mayank sit with Damien Bugeja. Damien is an incredibly inspiring individual who makes it his life mission to educate and inspire people about the benefits of community. Damien suffered a traumatic experience during his teen years when he lost his dad to a rare form of cancer. His pure resilience and willingness to inspire others led him to complete a 290km run from Craigieburn to Yarrawonga. Yes, that’s right 290km over 6 days!! Damien raised over $60,000 for the Peter McCullum Cancer Centre and continues to inspire the lives of many through the platform he has created. Throughout the episode, Damien unpacks what it was like to lose the one person closest to him in this world and how the impact of such trauma generated a profound ripple effect throughout his life, leading him on the ultimate journey in which he is living, each and every day. Damien was extremely vulnerable during today’s episode as he discusses his battles in depth. We chat all things embracing fear and vulnerability, and using these as forces for good <3 ______________ You can get in contact with Damien by following: Instagram: @damienbugeja, @runforjoey Website: https://www.runforjoey.com.au If you are feeling like you need extra support there are organisations that can definitely help you through some tough situations. It’s not weak to speak. Here are the links below. ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ ______________ As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In episode 42, Sunny and Mayank sit with Arman Vestad who was a former criminal and drug addict. He now owes his life to two of the things that made his remarkable transformation possible: running and kindness. In the past, Arman spent a lot of his time on the run. Through a series of poor life choices and unfortunate circumstances, he had found himself dealing drugs and engaging in other kinds of criminal activity. He even gained notoriety as the infamous ‘Gunman from Molde’ after supplying a weapon that was used in a triple homicide. While to outsiders it seemed that he was living as a criminal playboy with drugs, friends, partying, and money, he actually felt alone. His body was struggling to keep up with a devastating drug habit, and he felt that there was nobody he could trust enough to be himself around. Wanting to let go, he even contemplated suicide. After leaving prison for the 10th time, it wasn’t long until Arman found himself under arrest once again. This time, however, a policeman on the case sat down with him and asked what he could do to help. He showed that he cared, and those few moments changed the course of Arman’s life forever. What came next was a prolonged and difficult fight to rebuild a normal, happy existence. As he pushed himself back to health, he also embarked on a new career as a debt adviser for Norway’s welfare administration. He later became an international public speaker, an advocate for bringing reformed criminals back into work and society, and (most importantly) a father. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Arman saw that many people were struggling with the same isolation and loneliness that he felt when living life on the wrong side of the tracks. Asking for help had never been his strong point, but it only took a moment of kindness to help him change for the better. Arman now hopes to encourage more people to smile and help one another while sharing his message: the smallest acts of friendliness and compassion multiplied many times over can change the world. Arman is proof that it is never too late to change your life. You can follow him: Instagram: @armanvestad Website: https://armanv.no/ ______________ There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 41, Sunny and Mayank sit with Hugo Toovey. Hugo was living a normal life and completing his training at The Australian Defence Force Academy when suddenly his life was turned upside down when he found an unusual lump on his testicle. After getting it checked out by a GP he was later diagnosed with testicular cancer. Hugo continued his training and later underwent chemotherapy which was an incredible battle to face at such a young age of 21. Fast forward 5 years and Hugo received his final 'all clear' and was cancer free until a few short months later he noticed an abnormality in his stools which was quickly diagnosed as bowel cancer. Hugo shares with us the brutal truths of taking on cancer including the mental struggles, the family sacrifices, the confidence kicks and the incredible vulnerability needed to fight such a battle. Not only has Hugo defeated cancer but he is now spreading the important message for young people to regularly get checked through his 25 Stay Alive campaign. He is key note speaking Australia wide while being an ambassador for Movember and The Jodi Lee Foundation as well as his duties of Captain in the Army. We hope this episode touches you all and prompts each person to check themselves and encourage loved ones to get checked frequently.  Don't forget if you like the episode it would be a huge help if you could subscribe, rate and leave a review! Stay safe and enjoy! ______________ This is obviously a pretty heavy topic and this chat isn’t designed to scare people. It’s just to show that we need to be more proactive with our health in general. There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below. LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/ Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/ --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 40, Sunny Bahuguna sits down with close friend and serial entrepreneur, Ronnie Kintanar. Ronnie was one of the owners of Jarvis, a platform that connects the time-poor with personal cleaners to take care of chores and cleaning duties. Jarvis was successfully acquired in 2020. Ronnie shares his story behind the startup, including his: 🔥 Upbringing in an Asian family and the values it taught him 🔥 Journey through university life (with an Arts background!) 🔥 Decision to leave his stable role in corporate role and take the plunge into startup land 🔥 Decision to join Jarvis and what he looked out for 🔥 Early years of Jarvis, including balancing leisure time and the 'hustle' 🔥 Views on hustle culture and toxic productivity 🔥 Journey navigating personal ego and pride 🔥 Perspective on relationships -- friendships, romance and everything in between 🔥 Personal lessons learnt along the way 🔥 What's next (including a new book...) It's a powerful conversation that traverses between humility, interpreting personal success and reflecting on what matters most. Enjoy and reach out to Sunny or Bottled Up if you'd like to get in touch with Ronnie! --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 39, Sunny and Mayank sit down with CEO of the Wellbeing Outfit and Chief Mental Health Advisor at EY Oceania, Jono Nicholas. Having sat down with Jono in November 2021, he is one of Australia's most prominent advocates of better mental health particularly from a public health perspective and treating it as a systemic issue. Jono is the Founder and Managing Director of the Wellbeing Outfit, an advisory firm that improves organisational performance by improving the wellbeing and resilience of staff. Through the Wellbeing Outfit he is an Executive Consultant specialising in mental health, and has advised a range of large corporate organisations on strategies to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their staff and customers. Jono was previously the CEO of ReachOut Australia, Australia’s leading digital mental health service for young people and their parents. ReachOut is one of Future Generation Global recipient charities. He’s also a Director of Future Generation Global. Jono has a Bachelor of Arts Honours majoring in Psychology and a Masters in Public Health. --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week on Bottled Up, Sunny and Mayank chat with Scott Henderson, the man behind Australia’s most popular Men’s magazine, Men’s Health. Scott took over Men’s Health in 2018 with one goal, to redefine masculinity. Think of traditional men’s fitness magazine covers, and you’re probably picturing a ripped guy with his shirt off, it’s that image that Scott wanted to evolve. Good health means far more than perfect abs. Scott was instrumental in transforming the magazine to being about holistic wellbeing, with realistic and inspiring cover stories. Such an interesting journey that didn’t actually start in journalism and crosses both founder life and working up a corporate ladder. Scott has produced content for the global Men’s Health Network, whilst also making a regular appearance as a health and men’s lifestyle expert on Sunrise, hosting events and panels, and contributing to digital and print publications including nine.com.au, WHO, and Women's Health among others. In this insightful episode, we also delve into aspects of mental health not often discussed, such as male body image and eating disorders. As always, there will be plenty of takeaways, and just as many laughs.  Scott Henderson - A little more about the legend: Scott has always been in pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle by combining passion and career. Following a degree in Sports Science and International Studies, Scott has worked in the sport, health and fitness industries in Australia, USA, Spain, and the UK, with a focus on content production & education. Now as the editor and content director of Men’s Health Australia, Scott is able to share his passion for the industry with the wider international community through education, creative content, events, and storytelling. --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, Sunny and Mayank sit down with the wonderful and always smiling, Gus Worland. Gus is a radio and television personality, having worked on Triple M breakfast radio and having hosted a three-part documentary series Man Up, which was focused on lifting the lid on the relationship between masculinity, social isolation, mental health and suicide. Fun fact, he also hosted a show called the ‘Cricket Tragic’ which followed his journey to search for fellow cricket tragics Australia wide! Following the passing of his friend and mentor, Angus, Gus was triggered into action. Knowing that more was needed around education and connection, he left his breakfast radio gig and founded the not-for-profit foundation, Gotcha4Life which is an Australian mental fitness charity that works to end suicide through delivering programs that create meaningful mateship, build emotional muscle and strengthen social connection in local communities. Gus shared that the vision of Gotcha4Life is zero suicides; because no one life is worth losing. What stood out to us, was Gus’ insatiable hunger and zest for life. This uncanny ability of treating life like a big cake just waiting to be devoured. We hope you enjoyed this one just as much as we enjoyed being a part of it. You can find Gotcha4Life at: Instagram: @gotcha4life Website: https://www.gotcha4life.org/ You can find more on Bottled Up on: Instagram: @BottledUpAus Facebook: @BottledUpAus LinkedIn: @BottledUp --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sunny and Mayank sit back and kick-off 2022 with a bang. Stay tuned for a cheeky rapid fire (juicy 👀) and an update on what’s ahead for Bottled Up. --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Mayank and Sunny sit down for the final time in 2021 to review what certainly has been a hectic year. --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week Sunny sits down with friend, fellow Global Shaper and Man Caver Daniel Datnow-Jamieson (DJ). DJ has had quite an interesting period growing up through high school, which has turned him into the man he is today. He uses his story not only to inspire and empower people but is passionate about connecting to our authentic selves. We touch on a number of different areas of DJ's life in this conversation, including: Uncovering the work of The Man Cave and his motivation for getting involved and helping young kids across Australia Navigating the move between 3 different high schools (including experiences between co-educational and single-sex schools) Delving into the experiences of bullying and racism (antisemitism) through high school Finding community and purpose through shared experiences in the creative space, including his involvement in the music industry and dance scene (DJ is a DJ himself) Adaption and the way that impacts and benefits our life Dopamine, intentionalism and designing the life you want to live (including how to balance social media) Overcoming Social Anxiety and becoming confident with others, following the bullying he experienced when younger (spoiler: includes some juicy stories from Revolver Upstairs aka Revs) You can find DJ at: https://www.instagram.com/sanctum.creative/?hl=en Instagram: @sanctum.creative Podcast on The Dopamine Matrix: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iRD8zPy0G0b7uHFXBLVWf?si=4r8neyGmRlK6rZ56PMA6bw You can find more on Bottled Up on: Instagram: @BottledUpAus Facebook: @BottledUpAus Linkedin: Instagram: @BottledUp --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Another week, another episode! This week, Sunny and Mayank get behind the mic to checkin on each other and provide an update on Bottled Up. It's a banterous one as both try our luck at comedy -- we share some jokes, life after lockdown and what's been keeping us busy lately. In this episode we chat about: Life after lockdown: Sunny's conversations in the sauna and Mayank's recent 48 hour challenge Shoutout to some past guests Shoutout to upcoming guests (including the editor of Men's Health and a few more) Open the floor for more suggestions on what conversations you'd love to hear from us (drop us a DM or comment below) You can find more on Bottled Up on: Instagram: @BottledUpAus Facebook: @BottledUpAus Linkedin: Instagram: @BottledUp --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Another week, another episode! This week, Mayank and Sunny sit down with the Actor, Mental Health Advocate and Author of his own book, 'Move Your Mind', Nick Bracks. You may have seen him in Neighbours, Dancing with the Stars, Salt Lake and more. Compulsive thinking was something nick grew up with. He knew he didn't fit it, but he didn't know how to navigate feeling different, At some point, things spiralled out of control and Nick found himself in the midst of what he now sees as his wake up call - a very dangerous car accident with his best friend in the car. Nick has used his story not only to inspire and empower people but is passionate about removing the stigma around mental health, and does this in an optimistic and solution based way. In this episode we uncover: Living in the shadow of his dad, Steve Bracks, the then Victorian Premier Reflections on his overly obsessive and ambitious desire to create his own legacy The power of the conscious and subconscious mind Building resilience during his youth years, that have now formed the foundation for a holistic outlook on wellbeing How we all make mistakes and the important to learn from them Why listening to your gut is one of the most important things to do What success really is All this and much more in a very honest conversation. Right at the end, and for some fun, we went ahead and asked Nick he's on quick fire questions (including his favourite acting role and underwear brand!!). You can find Nick at: www.nickbracks.com Podcast "Move your Mind", available on all major platforms Instagram: @NickBracks Twitter: @NickBracks You can find more on Bottled Up on: Instagram: @BottledUpAus Facebook: @BottledUpAus Linkedin: Instagram: @BottledUp --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

It's Movember time! What better way to start the month with a conversation we had with Global Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Director at Movember, Brendan Maher. Brendan has been heavily involved in mental health throughout his career, having worked at Lifeline ad a General Manager, was the CEO of RUOK for 6 years before commencing his current role at the Movember foundation. Key highlights from this conversation include: Brendan's story within mental health as the ex-CEO of RUOK and Global Director at Movember Brendan's journey with mental health and his key learnings Brendan's vision for where he sees mental health in a post - COVID world How to get involved with Movember with or without a Mo --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sunny sits with Matthew Jackman for Episode 30 of Bottled Up. Matthew lives with Bipolar Affective Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (defined by DSM/Psychiatry), is a sibling caregiver to his younger brother and sister who live with enduring psychosocial diverse abilities, and has lost his mother to suicide, and consequently his grandparents due to stigma. His experiences of distress and service use drive his passion for global social change in mental health. He is a global mental health advocate promoting human rights, social justice and lived experience as an academic science from public health and MAD STUDIES disciplines. Matthew describes the MAD Movement, which challenges the epistemological primacy of biomedicine in representing and informing global mental health.  Through the Australian Centre for Lived Experience (TACFLE), Matthew aims to expand the literacy around mental health to include and prioritize lived experience as a vital source of knowledge. More About The Australian Centre for Lived Experience (TACFLE): TACFLE is an institute for lived experience leadership in global mental health. The Center was founded to challenge the industrial complex around the biomedicalization of human suffering and establish a discipline of lived knowledge for global mental health care. Website: www.tacfle.com More about Matthew: Matthew qualified in Social Work undertaking counseling, case management, group therapy, community development, social research, social policy, and personal/systems-level advocacy across diverse intersectionalities. Matthew's advocacy and research reflect alternatives to biological approaches to wellbeing. He mobilizes MAD STUDIES as the scientific foundation for peer/lived experience work in mental health. Matthew represented the Western Pacific Region on the Global Mental Health Peer Network and was a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum. He has represented lived experience perspectives on the National Advisory Panel (mental health) for the Australian Association of Social Workers. Matthew is a Global Lived Experience Ambassador for Generation Mental Health. He consults the World Health Organisation in mental health. Matthew is trained internationally in certified peer specialist practice and is a visiting scholar in Psychiatry at Yale PRCH. Matthew’s vision is to utilize personal power and privilege and mobilize vulnerabilities as strength and resilience, to make space for those with less power. Through giving voice to those silenced in achieving an equitable world justice is strived toward. Matthew instructs Mad Studies co-designing/producing a lived experience-focused critical mental health unit in Social Work. Matthew is proudly Mad, Neurodiverse, and Queer, utilizing his intersectional experiences of oppression and privilege in systemic advocacy. These show notes are courtesy of ‘The Hope Project’ – who have hosted another great conversation with Matthew. You can learn more about Matthew by visiting:  https://hopefulminds.org/matthew-jackman/ https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/lived-experience-profile-matthew-jackman/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-jackman-he-him-57b28951/ Matthew is also speaking at several different events over the coming weeks:  Finance and Mental Health Symposium (27 Oct, 2021 – 10AM – 12PM AEDT): https://bit.ly/3ElE61X  Celebrating Consumer Leadership Forum (Thursday 28th October 2021 2-4pm AEDT): https://bit.ly/3mfwdF6 Our Future in Mind, Mental Health Summit (Nov 5 – 6, 2021): https://bit.ly/3b6LeCJ  --- This episode was recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded. --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice. Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more! If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348. For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000. --- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com