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Podcast and YouTube show for stories, analysis and opinion on the mental health of men by health experts and high performers in sport, business, arts and politics. Presenter David Pearce hosts a series of honest conversations on the impact society and culture has on mental health, how this bunch of legends dealt with it, and how that worked out. If you liked "You can't ask that", or "Love on the spectrum" then check us out. If you're more "Big Brother" or "MAFS" then maybe swipe left... New episodes first Wednesday of every month. @onthelowdownau | onthelowdown.com.au/hear-for-each-other If you like our show, and can think of someone who would benefit from an episode, share the love, and please send them a link. X
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Podcast and YouTube show for stories, analysis and opinion on the mental health of men by health experts and high performers in sport, business, arts and politics. Presenter David Pearce hosts a series of honest conversations on the impact society and culture has on mental health, how this bunch of legends dealt with it, and how that worked out. If you liked "You can't ask that", or "Love on the spectrum" then check us out. If you're more "Big Brother" or "MAFS" then maybe swipe left... New episodes first Wednesday of every month. @onthelowdownau | onthelowdown.com.au/hear-for-each-other If you like our show, and can think of someone who would benefit from an episode, share the love, and please send them a link. X
What mental health outcomes can we expect with a contracting economy? What about the longer term mental health impacts we are expecting as a result of other changes to our society as a result of Covid, the war in Ukraine, and in the UK, Brexit? During and after economic crashes, a great many people are white knuckling as a result of losing their jobs, or in fear of losing their jobs, and a lot of these people, either attempt to, or sadly take their own lives. In other words, global and local financial and political circumstances are intimately related to our mental health. In part two of this conversation series with Professor Kinderman, we learn how social factors, and not our individual biologies, are the primary determinants of our mental health. -~~- Links from the show: Trends in the numbers of suicides and unemployment claimants in England, 2000-10, by sex: https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e5142 Australian male suicide rate over age: https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/FlagPost/2019/June/Mens_health -~~- Be a hearo: If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend! For a free pdf download of seven evidence-based mental health optimisation activities for pretty much anyone, subscribe to our monthly newsletter - we never ever spam. Go to: onthelowdown.com.au/newsletter-signup Follow us on our socials: Insta and Facebook @HearForEachOther, and LinkedIn . To support the show , go to our Patreon page: (https://www.patreon.com/onthelowdown) -~~- Leave a comment or ask a question about a topic if you want to hear from us. Support the show…
Dave and Adam unpick the psychology of Will Smith’s behaviour at the Oscars 2022, his apology to Chris Rock, and the neuroscience of fight, fright or freeze. What was happening psychologically for Will Smith to physically assault comedian Chris Rock in front of millions at the Oscars earlier this year 2022? Did Rock overstep a line, or was he simply doing what comedians have always done? In this episode Dave and Adam unpick the role of the comic in society today, the psychology of narcissism vs confidence, tall poppy syndrome, and the neuroscience of what our brain is doing when we find ourselves in fight, fright or freeze. Analysis of Will Smith’s slap and apology (05:43) The role of the comic in today’s society (13:15) The neuroscience of fight, flight or freeze (15:08) What is a narcissist? (20:24) Confidence vs narcissism (22:39) Tall poppy syndrome (31:00) -~~- Links from the show: For a free pdf download of seven evidence-based mental health optimisation activities for pretty much anyone, subscribe to our monthly newsletter - we never ever spam. Go to: onthelowdown.com.au/newsletter-signup Follow us on our socials: Insta and Facebook @HearForEachOther, and LinkedIn . To support the show, go to our Patreon page: patreon.com/onthelowdown All Hear For Each Other episodes here: onthelowdown.com.au/hearforeachother All transcripts here: onthelowdown.com.au/transcripts -~~- Leave a comment or ask a question about a topic if you want to hear from us. Support the show…
How is mental “illness” a real thing? What causes people to experience psychological distress? According to our guest Professor Peter Kinderman, approximately 95% of the variation in experiences of people diagnosed with depression, anxiety and other forms of psychological distress is explained by differing social factors, with only 5% of the variance explained genetic differences. Professor Kinderman is a former President of the British Psychological Society, an academic at the University of Liverpool and a practising clinical psychologist. In this episode, which is part one of a three part series on the social drivers of mental health, we learn how referring to psychological distress as an "illness" or a "disease" may not only be technically inaccurate, but can create barriers to better collective health and wellbeing. -~~- Links from the show: For all other podcast platforms to listen to the show, head to our website podcast page here . For a free pdf download of seven evidence-based mental health optimisation activities for pretty much anyone, subscribe to our monthly newsletter - we never ever spam. Go to: onthelowdown.com.au/newsletter-signup To follow us on our socials: Insta @HearForEachOther , Facebook @HearForEachOther , and LinkedIn . To support the show, go to our Patreon page: (https://www.patreon.com/onthelowdown) -~~- Leave a comment or ask a question about a topic if you want to hear from us. Support the show…
Summary: A compilation of some of the most interesting topics discussed so far on season 1 of Hear For Each Other. In this quick recap, you’ll learn the strategies these leaders use to manage their own mental health and that of others. We’ve got: Australia’s best chef Ben Shewry sharing his top three tips for creating the best possible work environment with the best possible outcomes (03:43); 2x surfing world champ Tom Carroll speaking about recovering from addiction (19:08); Actor, author and director Brendan Cowell on how to be happy, and how to be a good friend (26:24); Ex-fed MP and Chair of Industry Super Greg Combet AM on best-practice workplace cultures (34:31); UFC light heavyweight fighter Khalil Rountree Jr. together with domestic violence expert Rebecca Lee talking about keeping it together during times of high emotion (49:03); and, Australian Athletics Hall of Fame marathon legend Steve Moneghetti AM on better decision-making (1:11:31). This is simply the best from the best. Don’t miss it! Missed an episode you found interesting on this podcast? See all Hear For Each Other Episodes here: https://www.onthelowdown.com.au/hearforeachother Find the show’s transcript here: https://www.onthelowdown.com.au/transcripts Help us grow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJgKimqkVU71cTt0DBgRaQ -~~- New podcast episodes every first Wednesday of every month. @onthelowdownau | onthelowdown.com.au/ Optimise your mental health with our “no-brainers” PDF by joining our monthly newsletter here. Support the show…
For part 2 of our conversation with UFC light heavyweight fighter Khalil Rountree Jr and domestic violence expert Rebecca Lee, do you know someone who struggles to keep it together during a high stakes encounter? Maybe you do. What about understanding when and how it’s ok to be angry and / or violent? Or processing your inner-demons? In this episode we go through techniques for managing anger and other potentially overwhelming emotions from two people who know better than almost anyone on the planet. -~~- Topics and timestamps: How not to take on other people’s emotions when active listening: 00:04:01 Emotional management under extreme circumstances: how Khalil keeps it together when he’s fighting in the cage: 00:10:57 DV expert Bec’s take on whether violence is ever ok: 00:23:49 The tools Bec teaches men in her program about how to manage anger and other potentially overwhelming emotions: 00:30:20 Khalil’s message for people who are anti-violence: 00:37:18 Power, control and equality between the sexes: 00:41:36 The demons that still haunt Khalil and how he deals with them: 00:53:51 Khalil’s experience with suicidal ideation: 01:04:37 The hypersexualisation of women: 01:08:28 -~~- -~~- Links from the show: If you are a victim survivor of family or domestic violence, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit 1800respect.org.au/ . If you are worried about the way that your own behaviour may be negatively affecting others in your home, call MensLine on 1300 789 978. You can make the call anonymously. Click here to review the “Economic cost of violence against women and their children” in Australia Click here to watch Khalil’s brutal finish of Karl Roberson in his last fight, UFC fight night, March 11, 2022 Click here to watch Khalil’s post-fight interview in the octagon after finishing Karl Roberson Click here to watch Khalil’s impassioned post-fight press conference For all other podcast platforms to listen to the show, head to our website podcast page here . For a free pdf download of 7 evidence-based mental health optimisation activities for pretty much anyone, subscribe to our monthly newsletter - we never ever spam. Go to: onthelowdown.com.au/newsletter-signup @OnTheLowDownAU for Insta , Facebook , and LinkedIn . To support the show, go to our Patreon page: (https://www.patreon.com/onthelowdown) -~~- If you can think of a person who you think would like to check this, or any of our episodes out, then be a hearo and share it with them. Thank you Support the show…
What do you get when you cross a professional UFC cage fighter and a domestic violence expert? Well in this case, a sophisticated and stimulating conversation about men and violence (finally)… In this episode of Hear for Each Other, we are speaking with Khalil Rountree, rank #20 in the UFC light heavyweight division, and Bec Lee, domestic violence expert and men's behaviour change facilitator. Both guests are world class experts on the subject, each coming at it from very different perspectives, or so one might think… -~~- Topics and timestamps: Khalil’s first experiences of violence: 00:08:41 Feminine qualities used as insults to men: 00:17:21 The relationship between Khalil’s father being murdered, and masculine demonstrations of nurture: 00:20:01 Bec’s first experience of domestic violence and the consequences: 00:29:27 The blueprint of a man: 00:35:06 How Khalil losing his Dad shaped his life: 00:44:26 Bec discusses the “man box” - cultural expectations of men: 00:51:27 Active listening and the power of therapy: 00:55:15 -~~- Links from the show: If you are a victim survivor of family or domestic violence, and you would like to speak with someone about it, then please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit 1800respect.org.au/ . If you are worried about the way that your own behaviour may be negatively affecting others in your home, then you can call MensLine on 1300 789 978. Click here to reviewThe “Economic cost of violence against women and their children” in Australia Watch Khalil’s brutal finish of Karl Roberson in his last fight, UFC fight night, March 11, 2022 Khalil’s post-fight interview in the octagon after finishing Karl Roberson Watch Khalil’s impassioned post-fight press conference To watch the conversation between myself and Rebecca Lee (no Khalil), you can watch it here on YouTube , or listen to it here on Spotify . Head to our website podcast page here . For a free pdf download of seven evidence-based mental health optimisation activities for pretty much anyone, subscribe to our monthly newsletter - we never ever spam. Go to: onthelowdown.com.au/newsletter-signup To follow us on our socials: Insta @OnTheLowDownAU , Facebook @OnTheLowDownAU , and LinkedIn . To support the show, go to our Patreon page: (https://www.patreon.com/onthelowdown) -~~- If you can think of a person who you think would like to check this, or any of our episodes out, then be a hearo and share it with them. Thank you Support the show…
Have you ever felt so strongly about an issue, that your emotions have taken you to a place where you have said or done things that made the problem worse? Are you a robot? No, of course you have. In this episode, we talk to the domestic violence specialist mending a hole in our country. Bec Lee is healing the men who in this scenario used harm on others, creating a domestic violence event. Ms Rebecca Lee, who has been in several DV relationships herself, is healing herself and a hole in a part of regional NSW with her behaviour change program for men who have used harm - and it actually works - it’s been piloted, and now she has quantifiable evidence to back it up. That may not sound like anything spectacular, but for those of you who know a little about the men’s behaviour change space, it is fraught with complexity - it’s pretty hard for us as adults to change our behaviours, especially when there are so many past traumas to uncover and resolve, not to mention the multitude of unhelpful yet very influential cultural norms for Australian males. And domestic and family violence are a massive #$@$ing issue in this country, negatively affecting a LOT of Australians. So yeah - she’s kind of like a really big deal, and I was absolutely pumped to have her on the show… Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the show. Ps. If you ARE a robot then congratulations on your sentience. -~~- Links from the show: If you are a victim survivor of family or domestic violence, and you would like to speak with someone about it, then please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit 1800respect.org.au/ . If you are worried about the way that your own behaviour may be negatively affecting others in your home, then you can call MensLine on 1300 789 978. You can make the call anonymously - and have an open chat about what you may be able to do to be a better role model and a more loving and useful person. For some excellent articles about managing anger, communicating when you disagree with someone, dealing with disappointment and many more, head to mensline.org.au/ -~~- If you can think of a person who you think would like to check this, or any of our episodes out, then be a hearo and share it with them. Thank you Support the show…
Have you ever been challenged under pressure and had anxiety get in the way? Could you imagine what it must be like to turn up to your job, only to have tens of thousands of people scream out that you suck? In this episode Jordan Roughead, having played over 200 games of professional football now, not to mention a casual premiership in 2016, talks all things AFL and mental health, and drops some great tips about dealing with performance anxiety and also depression. Jordan has just retired as full back for the biggest club in the AFL, the mighty Pies. As a key defender, he has plenty of experience in clutch moments delivering under pressure (also with zero sleep), and has copped more than his fair share from the crowd. Last year Jordan was runner up for the second time for the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award as an outspoken advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community, also for climate action, youth homelessness and women in sport. He is also a board member on the charity LADDER, where he has been volunteering for almost ten years now. We also speak about the role that the AFL plays in determining what is “Aussie” culture, and the impact that has on our collective psyche. Jordan finishes off by responding to some of the questions that you hearoes asked on social media. Thanks a lot for caring about this stuff and tuning in. I really hope you find it worth your while. -~~- Did you like this episode? Then please take a moment to share it with one friend who you think might also value it. Your actions as an individual are meaningful! : ) Support the show…
Have you ever wondered how much the story that we learn as we grow up about what it means to be a man affects our mental health? What about the male suicide rate? Well today we are speaking with internationally acclaimed Australian actor, director, playwright and author Brendan Cowell. The driving force behind Brendan’s prolific creative output galvanised during his formative years growing up in an environment where male suicide was a regular part of “life”... In this episode, we unpack a new cultural narrative - and how Brendan is using stories to heal a wound… Brendan Cowell is a writer, director, actor, playwright and musician who has made a life out of exploring these topics, and he has been incredibly successful at it to boot. In 2008 Brendan wrote a smash hit play RUBEN GUTHRIE, which then became a film of the same name. He wrote and starred in a number of episodes for the multi award winning series THE SLAP and for the acclaimed Foxtel TV series LOVE MY WAY. Brendan appeared in Game of Thrones as Harrag the Ironborn - and will also be in the next two AVATAR films soon to be released, as Mick Scoresby, captain of a large-scale marine hunting vessel on Pandora. Yeah - not bad at all. Brendan’s second book PLUM just came out in September 2021. Brendan grew up in the Sutherland Shire on the southern side of Sydney in a land of “green lawns and healthy labradors, beautiful beaches, sunshine, football teams, boats and white people operating on a joyous Christian level eating salad sandwiches”. This same place was also characterised by the highest rate of male youth suicide in the country, during which time at the age of 21 Brendan’s best mate took his own life with a gun. This experience, and the environment and circumstances in which it took place, had a massive impact on Brendan, resulting in a life-long fascination with what it means to be a man in Australia. In this interview I seemed to have been fixated on the notion that as men, we need a new “story / narrative” to follow. Storytellers play a critical role in any society - they provide us with the opportunity to observe and critique, and to laugh at ourselves - and to laugh at the darkness - one of the best ways to get through it. Brendan’s latest book PLUM is a very fine piece of work - it’s very entertaining - funny, sad, insightful, but for me most of all it pairs two traditionally distinct worlds - the kind and compassionate artist, and the meathead jock. At the end of the interview - Brendan does a reading from PLUM. It’s amazing, he’s unreal - and I feel incredibly fortunate that such a creative powerhouse shared so much of his time, insight and passion on the show. I hope you feel the same way too. We join the interview with Brendan updating the traditional Australian male definition of courage. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the show. -~~- Links from the show: Brendan’s Instagram to buy his new book "PLUM" You can find six of Zadie Smith's critically acclaimed, and wonderfully human essays about lockdown in her book "Intimations” -~~- Do you agree that reaching out for help when we need it, making decisions with the input of others, and sharing what’s rolling around between our ears with others is a needed cultural shift for men? Do you think our show supports this shift? If so, then please take a moment to review us on Spotify, Apple podcasts or Podchaser for the sake of promoting the show to others. Reviews and ratings really work! Support the show…
I n today’s episode, do you know any men who have survived sexual abuse? Maybe you have. Given that one in six men in Australia have been sexually abused - usually as children or adolescents, you most likely do know someone - however also given the sensitivity of this information, combined with the average period of time to disclose being over 23 years - there’s a fair chance that you have no idea who they are. So how do the journeys of male survivors differ from those of females? What does it take for survivors to grow stronger than their past? And in a post-Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse that took place between 2013 and 2017, where to now for survivors? Well with the help of Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM, that’s exactly what we’re going to be learning about today. Robert was one of the Commissioners from that Royal Commission. Presently the NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Robert was previously appointed as Productivity Commissioner, the Community and Disability Services Commissioner, and Deputy Ombudsman in NSW, and also served as the convener of the Indigenous Disadvantage Working Group of the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision (imagine having that written on the back of your door!). Robert was appointed to Chair the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Advisory Board for three years from 2012 and was formerly President of the Australian Council of Social Services. He has an honorary doctorate from ACU, is a Member of the Order of Australia, and a recipient of the Centenary medal. As I am sure you will soon agree, Robert exudes wisdom, compassion and humility, and is widely regarded to have about as safe a pair of hands as you will ever find. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the show. -~~- Links from the show: If you would like to get in touch with SAMSN, the Survivors and Mates Support Network, then head to: samsn.org.au or you can call them free Monday to Friday during office hours on 1800 472 676 If you need help right away, then contact: Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 (available 24/7), or the Blue Knot Foundation on 1800 657 380 (seven days a week 9-6pm weekdays, and 9-5pm on weekends and public holidays). To listen to SAMSN’s new podcast STRONGER, a series of extraordinary stories about resilience from male survivors of child sexual abuse and their allies, it is available now via major streaming platforms, or on their website: samsn.org.au/podcast -~~- If you would like to sponsor one of our HEAR FOR EACH OTHER episodes, then reach out to us at enquiries@onthelowdown.com.au and we will be in touch. Support the show…
Australia’s reliance upon emergency and crisis services to deal with mental health issues remains a debacle, and results in significant and unnecessary economic and social costs. Experts across the board are recommending strong and immediate investment at the preventative end of the mental health service spectrum.*^ For this episode, lock in for some grassroots preventative mental health event highlights featuring real people, famous people, charismatic people, and a whole host of mental health experts - all speaking from the heart. As they say, prevention is better than the cure… Thank you for tuning in, I hope you enjoy the show, and as always, express yourself! —~~— If you would like to learn more about the preventative mental health services at On The Low Down, check out our website at onthelowdown.com.au. —~~— * https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-suicide-prevention-adviser-final-advice ; ^ https://finalreport.rcvmhs.vic.gov.au/ Support the show…
Have you ever heard anything about the standards and culture of mental health within trades? If you have, you’d know that things are not great, to put it mildly. Are you interested in learning about a few simple activities that can improve the situation? In today’s episode, we learn how Australia’s best chef, Ben Shewry (Attica), keeps his kitchen so freaking happy, innovative and productive. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy the show. --~~-- If you appreciate the work we are doing here at On The Low Down producing Hear For Each Other, then please share an episode with someone you think would benefit. We’ll send you a set of Ben Shewry sharpened steak knives if you do.* _____________ *steak knives not included Connect with Hear For Each Other // On The Low Down: Get your Mental Health “no-brainers” e-book when you sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://www.onthelowdown.com.au/newsletter-signup Like On the Low Down on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthelowdownau Follow On the Low Down on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthelowdownau/ Follow On the Low Down on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onthelowdown/ Follow David Pearce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjustinpearce/ Support the show…
Have you, or do you know someone who has ever struggled with nasty drug addiction? Well two times surfing world champion Tom Carroll has, and with one of the worst of them all, meth. Tom is now well and truly off the gear and attributes much of his recovery with meditation AND seeking help from others. If you’re any form of hellman who needs to feel a rush, I feel you, and this is your episode. Tom was world champ in 1983 and ‘84, and probably would have been world champ in ‘85 if it wasn’t for the fact that he boycotted the South African leg of the tour in protest against apartheid. As well as his two world championships, throughout his career, TC took 26 world tour wins, which includes three Pipe Masters victories in 1987, ‘90 and ‘91. We do talk a bit about surfing, but eventually our focus comes around to addiction, mental health, meditation and Aussie male culture. We pick up this interview just as Tom is opening up about the time he won arguably the most prestigious event on the world tour surfing calendar, the Pipe Masters. For those who don’t know, the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of O'ahu in Hawaii is one of the heaviest, most dangerous and most exciting waves in the world. However, what makes this moment in time all the more extraordinary is that Tom won this event the very day after his much loved older sister Josephine tragically died in a terrible car accident back home in Australia. How on earth is such a thing possible?! So humbling. This was an amazing interview to do - it was a rare privilege to interview a sporting hero in my favourite of all recreational activities. Tom was incredibly generous with his time, and aside from being a really upbeat and fun person to be around, he is also deeply insightful, intelligent, kind and well-versed with life’s challenges. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope that you enjoy the show. —~~— Links from the show: For Tom’s 5:50am AEDT Tues, Thur and Sat guided meditations, go to: https://www.instagram.com/thomasvictorcarroll/ also tomcarrollmeditation.com —~~— If you would like early access to our interview highlights, behind-the-scenes material and a free set of steak knives*, then you can be a real “hearo” by supporting the show for as little as $3 a month. Head to patreon.com/onthelowdown _____________ *steak knives not included Support the show…
Today we are speaking with the Hon. Daniel Moloney, Mayor of the City of Ballarat. Daniel became Mayor in late 2020, and soon thereafter made waves as a leader through ending what he describes as “living on three quarter breaths for over 40 years” by coming out to the general public as a bisexual man. Much easier said than done - especially for someone in such a public role as mayor, living in a regional part of Australia. Daniel also hoisted the transgender flag in front of the Ballarat Town Hall on March 31 for the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Sure, suicide is a leading cause of preventable death all over the world, and is something that I bang on and on about - well, according to new research from the University of Melbourne earlier this year 2021, nearly half of all transgendered Australians have attempted suicide. Nearly half. This is in comparison to a 3.3% average for the rest of Australia as identified by The National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing in 2007. So undoubtedly a very significant gesture of support and respect from Daniel and the Ballarat City Council for a part of the community that arguably faces more obstacles to decent standards of well-being than any other. Daniel is so loved by the people of Ballarat and after talking with him for an hour, it was very easy to see why. What a lucky community Ballarat is to have such a brave, strong and contemporary leader at the helm. It was a real privilege to conduct this interview. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope that you enjoy the show. —~~— Links from the show: Head to Help: 1800 595 212 Ballarat Community Health: (03) 5338 4500 SONIKA: Call Ballarat Council on: (03) 5320 5500 —~~— If you enjoy this interview, we’d be stoked if you gave it a rating or review where you listened to it! : ) xx Dave P Support the show…
Have you ever wondered why in Australia, the lucky country, that men aged between 15-44 years old are choosing to take their own lives at a rate more than double anything else? Would you like to know why this issue is barely discussed? Today on Hear For Each Other, we are speaking with Mr John Fitzgibbon, and as General Manager for two major radio stations, he is a bonafide specialist in communications. John is also the independent chair of federally-funded Headspace - the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, who provide early intervention mental health services for young people between 12 and 25 years old. John makes no bones about his frustration with the lack of outrage regarding basic mental health metrics - in particular the male suicide rate which is more than double the road toll. We of course talk about Aussie male culture, the mental health of men and associated behavioural trends, and through this lens we discuss some of the major obstacles to better health and wellbeing as faced by the City of Ballarat and similar regional areas, as well as those faced by John himself throughout his own mental health journey. John is a very well-known and admired local of Ballarat, and it was a real privilege to speak with someone so keen to support their local community. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope that you enjoy the show. —~~— Links from the show: Head to Help: 1800 595 212 Ballarat Community Health: (03) 5338 4500 Puka Up: https://pukaup.com/ Arms and Armour: Call Headspace on (03) 5304 4777 —~~— If you enjoy this interview, we’d be stoked if you gave it a rating or review where you listened to it! : ) xx Dave P Support the show…
Our guest today is the Hon. Steve Bracks AC. Steve is widely regarded as Victoria’s favourite premier, and is one of Victoria’s longest serving and most successful Premiers winning three consecutive elections including record majorities in the 2002 and 2006 elections. Mr Bracks holds multiple honorary doctorates and honorary positions for example as an Adviser to the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste and Director of the Bionics Institute of Australia Board. Mr Bracks is now Chairman of the superannuation fund Cbus; and a number of other organisations including the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Trust. I could go on and on - this fine gentleman has a list of accomplishments as long as your arm and then some. But the thing that really lands for me, and why he is a hero of mine, and one of the focal points of our conversation is how and why he left in the middle of his term as the Premier of Victoria. We talk about: How his colleagues, friends, family, men vs women responded to this decision; Power and giving it away; Being a dad; Switching off from work - very relevant in the time of coronavirus and working from home; How to organise your life, in particular the importance of routine, self-discipline and planning - and the role that this plays in achieving our life goals, and How connecting with people helps with mental health. It was such a pleasure talking to Steve - he’s a lovely man, very generous, and from where I sit at least, the sort of person we could do with a lot more of in society today. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope that you enjoy the show. —~~— If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with one other person you think would enjoy it too :) Much love! Dave P xx Support the show…
Have you ever experienced stress or mental health issues in the workplace as a result of being in a male-dominated environment? If yes, you’re far from alone, because today we are speaking with the Hon. Greg Combet AM, and it did for him. Greg is one of the most powerful men in Australia, and exceptionally kind. Pick up tips in this episode of Hear For Each Other so you too can navigate this path! Greg Combet’s career is immense. As chair of Industry Super Australia, the organisation representing all 16 of Australia’s industry super funds who collectively hold well over half a trillion Australian dollars, to put it mildly, Greg is indeed a powerful man. Having risen to prominence through the trade union movement and perhaps most notably the 1998 Waterfront Dispute, before working at Industry Super Australia Greg worked as a senior federal MP for the Australian Labour Party. Greg is however possibly most well known for the role he played in representing victims of James Hardie asbestos products. In the 16 years since an example of one of the most negligent and deceitful behaviours in Australian corporate history, thanks to Greg, $1.6B has since been paid to this vulnerable group. Greg is without doubt one of the best people I have ever met. He is very much a values driven person, and the way he carries himself underscores that a person can be strong and powerful, while also being fair, kind, generous and respectful. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope that you enjoy the show. —~~— Links from the show: Men’s Sheds: Just google “men’s sheds near me” and contact them directly Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds: https://www.healthyheads.org.au/ —~~— If you’d like to share your thoughts about our show - we’d love to hear from you! Chuck us a follow on Facebook or Insta and shoot your mouth off @onthelowdownau xx Dave P Support the show…
Today on our show Hear For Each Other, we are speaking with Australian Athletics Hall of Fame marathon legend Steve Moneghetti, AM. Have you ever wondered when to ask for help, or if doing so might be a cop-out? Self-reliance is a fundamental character trait for any marathon runner, and in this episode Steve talks us through it. Having won two of the six World Major Marathons, Steve has won two of the six World Major Marathons - his first being in Berlin in 1990, his second in Tokyo in ‘94. Steve has represented Australia in four Olympic Games, finishing in the top ten three times, as well as being the Australian Olympic Team Captain at the games in Sydney. Steve has also been a Commonwealth Games medalist four times including a gold medal in 1994. Since competing professionally, Steve has continued his career in athletics under multiple and overlapping appointments as Chair of the AIS Athlete Advisory Committee, as an Australian Sports Commission Board Member, and very recently has finished his reign as the three times Australian Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission in Delhi, Glasgow and on the Gold Coast. Not quite sure why the Commonwealth is using a French term here - but there you go... Born and raised a Ballarat boy of Central Victoria, and affectionately known as “Mona” to the locals - half of whom are going cross eyed from watching Steve continue to fly around Lake Wendouree at a breakneck pace - Steve is as loved and respected by his his beautiful hometown as anyone you’ll ever meet. Rather than focus on all of Steve’s accolades, in our conversation we actually dip into a far less glorious (but no less important) side of being an elite athlete and a leader. We discuss managing disappointment - of others, but also within ourselves, we talk about shame and loneliness, we talk about worthiness, imposter syndrome, being in the moment, perfectionism, and how to relieve stress and improve mental health through talking. We cover a lot of territory in this one hour and 20 minute conversation, and were only able to do so because of Steve’s ability to introspect and improve. It was very humbling to speak with Steve - he is very open and vulnerable in speaking about some of his biggest life challenges. What a strong man indeed - and a deeply human interview to conduct. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope that you enjoy the show. —~~— Links from the show: Head to Help: 1800 595 212 Ballarat Community Health: (03) 5338 4500 —~~— If you enjoy this podcast, we’d be stoked if you gave it a rating or review where you listened to it! :) xx Dave P _____________ This episode today is brought to you by the Ballarat Community Health Centre’s “Head to Help”. Head to help is a new federally-funded national mental health service that is right now providing support all over Australia. It’s absolutely ok not to feel ok, and if this is you, and you would like to talk to someone about it, which you should, then you can call the free call number 1800 595 212 between 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday (except public holidays). A trained professional will take your call, give you advice, and connect you to the best support or service for you. Support the show…
Our season preview of Hear For Each Other - Legends Of Mental Health, the podcast and YouTube show for stories, analysis and opinion on the mental health of men by health experts and high performers in sport, business, arts and politics. Presenter David Pearce hosts a series of honest conversations on the impact society and culture has on mental health, how these legends dealt with it, and how that worked out. If you liked "You can't ask that", or "Love on the spectrum" then check us out. If you're more "Big Brother" or "MAFS" then maybe swipe left... New episodes first Wednesday of every month. @onthelowdownau | onthelowdown.com.au/ If you like our show, then please take a moment to share it with someone else you think may like it too. Thank you. --~~-- Optimise your mental health with our “no-brainers” PDF by joining our monthly newsletter here. Support the show…
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