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This episode I sat down with the founder of Mental Health Movement, Dan Hunt. From playing over 150 games in the NRL with the Dragons to running a busy business in the mental health space, this man has a world of wisdom and experience. He shares so many honest and important messages in this chat, most importantly, in my opinion, his experiences growing up in domestic violence.  Please have a listen.

What is masculinity? What does it actually mean to be a man? A few years ago I discussed this with Jarrod Krafczyk, it's fair to say we've both evolved a bit since then and our views have expanded.Have a listen.

Adversity changes all of us, multiple advertises as a child presents a whole other multitude of challenges. A man who has handled them and taken many lessons which we can all benefit from, is Nath Kelly. Have a listen to his story.

How does running 9 marathons in 9 days sound to you? Why on earth would you want to do it? We sat down with Dan Lucchini to find out what is motivating him to take this on.You can find him on instagram @meraki_resonancy

I spend a lot of time with this bloke but I never get tired of listening to him and his thoughts/ideas on mental health. My more often than not co-host, Ben Higgs, founder of The Rise Foundation.

To be honest, I don't really know how to introduce this episode, so I'll keep it simple. We all have a story in life, some of us have stories which are  almost impossible to understand. Jason Thompson is one of those people. Please have a listen. Listener discretion advised.

Having a career end can be a challenging period of time for anyone. Having that career being something you've dreamt of and worked incredibly hard for since you were a kid, is a whole different ball game, pun intended. In this episode, new dad, gym owner and former South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL star, Scott Geddes talks about the challenges and lessons of leaving professional sport and starting a new path in life. Get it into your ears.

The world of mental health has some incredibly kind, knowledgable, and caring people working in it. Kim Borrowdale is at the top of this list.If you're someone interested in sharing your own story,  already work in this space, or you just want to hear some informed, well interesting points of view on mental health, have a listen.

Injuries are horrible, they are particularly horrible when your body is your means of income. Get inspired by Jarrod Krafczyk as he talks about the road back from a dramatic elbow break.

In this episode I chat with fellow Rise Foundation family member, Andrea. A student of Holistic Counselling, a mother, a wife, and someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Pressures of parenting, social media, relationships, self care, we cover it all and more. 

In this episode I'm joined by Paul, the founder of the Good Wolf Store. Overcoming addiction, starting over, and living a good life. This story is inspiring, honest, and just what we need to hear more of.

There's a lot of pressure on raising a kid and many opinions on how best to go about it. In this episode I'm joined by Laura who is an adolescent psychologist specialising in teenagers.This is a great episode for anyone with kids or planning to have them.

In this episode I'm joined by one of my favourite people, Jarrod Krafczyk.A tough guy, a Karv Maga instructor and specialist, covered in tattoos, sees a psychologist and is an incredibly good person. Forgot stereotypes, this episode is particularly good for anyone unsure about seeking professional help. Honest, vulnerable, strength.

In this episode I'm joined by the great Coaching Psychologist, Sally Felton. We chat about what it is which stops so many of us living in a way we truly desire and how we can overcome these hurdles. 

In this episode I am joined by Nadia. Nadia's story is one of resilience, growth, and strength. Adopted, bipolar, grieving, she's been through it, and she was good enough to share her story and experience in dealing with hardships. 

From dropping out of school, mental illness, drugs, bad relationships, successful business, competitive body building and so much in between, Jordan has a unique, insightful and inspiring story to share. This is 20 minutes I highly recommend you listen to.

Aaron More has been to the depths of life through multiple types of mental health battles. He has fought back and is now helping others. Ben and Aaron have known each other nearly 30 years, it was great to sit and listen to them discussing the journey.

Look, writing an intro for this episode is not an easy task. It's a story we wish never had to be told, but we can't be more thankful to Rebecca and David for sharing it with us in such honesty and courage.We implore everyone to listen, and share this episode so we can do anything possible to stop this happening to anyone else.*Listener warning, this content could be distressing.

From the Army, to International Rugby player, to mental health advocate. Mollie's story is something everyone should listen to. Incredibly raw, inspiring, and important.

Time behind bars seemingly can go a few ways, either you stay in the system, or you grow. Ben and myself had the privilege of sitting down with Joe & Wayne from @confitaus to talk prison life, and adapting back into freedom. This isn't an episode for the faint hearted.