Men's Mental Health Show
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -An Australian production, The Men’s Mental Health Show is on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 most Tuesdays between 11am and 1pm, or you can find podcasts and further information at www.mensmentalhealthshow.com. Join your host Bradley Spillane (0404077666) and guests who have an interest in mental health either personally or professionally. Each week we discuss an array of topics that help men to understand their thoughts and emotions, and to recognise that being vulnerable is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of courage, strength and bravery.
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Episodes
Ep 153 - Balancing work and fatherhood
April 24, 2024 05:46 - 1 hour - 104 MBMMHS 23/04/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with Men's coach John Milham and ex-copper Tony Loxley about dealing with regrets and how to connect with our kids.
Ep 152 - Safe spaces
April 17, 2024 05:49 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBMMHS 17/04/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and returning Walk It Off guest Chris Edwards, we discuss everything from connection and contribution to dealing with grief. Please reach out for help should you feel distressed.
Ep 151 - Heart health
April 09, 2024 04:46 - 52 minutes - 66.6 MBMMHS 9/04/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with intensive care paramedic Christian Mortensen and war veteran Blue Phillips we discuss having health checkups just like we get our cars serviced.
Ep 150 - Exploring our identities
April 03, 2024 00:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBMMHS 2/03/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with local paramedic Christian Mortensen and life coach John Milham, we discuss our work identities and being many things. John Milham - 0422 672 049
Ep 149 - What we learn along the way
March 28, 2024 01:38 - 1 hour - 109 MBMMHS 26/03/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and men's workshop presenter Sam Snowdon, we discuss what we learn from our wellness journey. John Milham - 0422 672 049
Ep 148 - Dads in distress
March 22, 2024 00:14 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBMMHS 12/03/24 - In this week's episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I talk with good friend Wes Bending and men's health coach John Milham about navigating life after a marriage breakdown. John Milham - 0422 672 049
Ep 147 - Who is your marmalade?
March 05, 2024 04:02 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBMMHS 5/03/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with Sharn from Springwood Walk it off and Chris who is launching Warragamba Walk it off. Please note suicide and self harm is discussed and you are encouraged to reach out for help if you are struggling yourself.
Ep 146 - Utilising the power of and surviving the damage of relationships
February 28, 2024 02:23 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBMMHS 27/02/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham, we discuss the ecology of relationships, the characteristics of relationships and tips for dealing with relationships.
Ep 145 - Mindfulness of movement
February 21, 2024 02:24 - 52 minutes - 60.7 MBMMHS 20/02/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with Alexander Technique practitioner Greg Holdaway we discuss the importance of connection and exercise in getting through his grief journey as well as his work in Alexander Technique.
Ep 144 - A deep dive into the esoteric
February 15, 2024 08:09 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBMMHS 13/02/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show Men's coach John Milham and author of 'O...the soul: Esoteric science of the soul' John Bayot discuss concepts of humility and surrender. John Milham - 0422 672 049
Ep 143 - Walk it off
February 07, 2024 02:27 - 37 minutes - 41.1 MBMMHS 7/02/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with Brian and Shan from Walk it off, which is a free walking group for men that meets at the Bunker cafe in Springwood on weds evenings at 5.30/6pm. It's an accessible opportunity for men to talk openly with other men about the difficulties in their lives and meet others with lived experience of life's challenges whilst improving fitness.
Ep 142 - Seeking help
January 23, 2024 07:17 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBMMHS 23/01/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show we discuss the process of growing up and improving yourself so that you can be of use to others.
Ep 141 - 3G Grief, gratitude and great minds
January 17, 2024 04:20 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBMMHS 16/01/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with local paramedic Christian Mortensen and Men's coach John Milham, we discuss the power of gratitude in dealing with grief.
Ep 140 - Boudi's legacy
January 11, 2024 01:55 - 1 hour - 101 MBMMHS 9/01/23 - In this very special episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, we celebrate the life of the late Boudi Maassen who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday the 5th January. With paramedic Christian Mortensen by my side we are joined by singer/songwrite Matt Tonks, RUOK ambassador Garry Sims, RBM representative Robyn Catchlove, Men's Table chairman Geoff Stodart, and Boudi's good mate Blue Philips.
Ep 139 - The legacy of fathers
December 06, 2023 00:35 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBMMHS 5/12/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with paramedic Christian Mortensen and Men's coach John Milham we discuss the passing of fathers and the need for elders. John Milham - 0422 672 049
Ep 138 - Warrior training
November 08, 2023 01:28 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBMMHS 8/11/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and men's coach John Milham, we discuss upgrading the man box, the 4Cs - courage, curiosity, care and commitment, safe space and the relational reality of the world. John Milham - 0422 672 049 Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 137 - Rising back up
October 31, 2023 23:16 - 48 minutes - 50.3 MBMMHS 31/10/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I, we discuss dealing with setbacks, how it's ok to say we are not ok and ultimately get the help we need to rise back up. Boudi Maassen - 0424416969
Ep 136 - IRL connection
October 26, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBMMHS 24/10/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and RUOK ambassador Garry Sims, we discuss the importance of in real life (IRL) connections with the world around us, our relationships and the environment. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 135 - The ripple effect
October 17, 2023 19:42 - 54 minutes - 58.1 MBMMHS 17/10/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I talk with Zoe Taylor about the sad loss of a friend's father to suicide and her efforts to improve men's mental health. A black dog institute fundraising event will be held on 21/10/23 at Forest Hotel, French's Forest at 6pm, in memory of Warrick Hills. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 134 - F.A.C.T
October 10, 2023 07:24 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBMMHS 10/10/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with coach John Milham and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen we discuss our father journeys and also John's formula for increasing our influence and decreasing our concerns. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969 John Milham - 0422 672 049
Ep 133 - Gestalt view
October 03, 2023 08:02 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBMMHS 3/10/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with paramedic Christian Mortensen and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen about paying attention to the signs our body's give us and using our peripheral vision to gain insight into a situation. Boudi Maassen - 0424416969
Ep 132 - There with you
September 27, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBMMHS 26/10/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show we have local singer/songwriter Nic Danta back with us talking about situational depression. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 131 - Trauma, anger and self care
September 20, 2023 00:31 - 1 hour - 71 MBMMHS 19/09/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and myself we talk about a range of mental health issues such as values, trauma, anger, self examination, therapy and self care. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 130 - Connection, communication and contribution
September 07, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBMMHS 5/09/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and men's coach John Milham, we discuss World Suicide Day and strategies for that important issue. Please note suicde is discussed and you are encouraged to reach out for support should you need it. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969 John Milham - 0422 672 049
Ep 129 - Unfolding your narrative
August 29, 2023 07:40 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBMMHS 29/08/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen is back with regular guest and war veteran Blue Phillips. We talk about how men can support each other and themselves to make needed changes and improve mental health. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 128 - Defeating demons
August 23, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBMMHS 23/08/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I talk with men's mental health coach John Milham about letting go of our unsuccessful views of our identity, validating more versions of masculinity and the challenges of parenting teenage boys. John Milham - 0422 672 049.
Ep 127 - Yarning with mob
August 16, 2023 07:19 - 1 hour - 106 MBMMHS 15/08/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I yarn with Dharug woman Melissa Stubbings and Gumbaynggirr man Flinn Donovan about everything from staying well after drug and alcohol recovery, working on relationships, the voices of Aboriginal people, the frontier wars, cultural burning, justice circles, learning from mistakes and raising children. Melissa is the manager of the Merana cultural centre in the Hawkesbury and Flinn is a manager at the MYST Centre in the Blue Mou...
Ep 126 - Values and our legacy
August 14, 2023 08:23 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBMMHS 7/18/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham we discuss getting to know our values - shadow values and light values, developing our own values code to live by, values as priorities and values as our legacy.
Ep 125 - Humility
August 08, 2023 00:39 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBMMHS 1/08/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and war veteran Blue Phillips we discuss dropping the ego when we make small talk to create a safe space.
Ep 124 - From a state of threat to opportunity
July 19, 2023 04:38 - 1 hour - 105 MBMMHS 18/07/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and paramedic Christian Mortensen we talk about how to interrupt antisocial behaviour with rational thought and calm our reptilian fear responses.
Ep 123 - Listening wholeheartedly
July 11, 2023 04:51 - 56 minutes - 62.3 MBMMHS 11/07/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with cofounder of the Men's Table David Pointon and local Men's Table host Geoff Stodart about how the Men's Table formed and the beneficial ripple effect from it. www.themenstable.org
Ep 122 - G.R.A.C.E
July 04, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBMMHS 4/07/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with men's coach John Milham about how to connect more effectively through gratitude, respect, attention, curiosity and empathy.
Ep 121 - Winter solstice with community
June 17, 2023 09:24 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBMMHS 13/06/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, we talk with Pam Carne from Blacktown Rotary about a special event for survivors of suicide on the longest night of the year, Wednesday 21st June 2023. Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.
Ep 120 - Stronger together
June 07, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBMMHS 7/06/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss being a little less quick to judge, a little more understanding and how we are stronger together. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 119 - One for the tradies
May 30, 2023 06:07 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBMMHS 30/05/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and mental health coach to the tradies Aaron WD Huey, we discuss our human vulnerabilities and what it looks like to take care of ourselves and each other. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969 Aaron WD Huey - 0212094525
Ep 118 - Soft skills
May 23, 2023 09:20 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBMMHS 23/05/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss the importance of people skills and de-escalation skills of frontline workers and the qualities of role models. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 117 - Delightful life
May 16, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBMMHS 16/05/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I talk with fellow presenter Robyn Catchlove about her book 'Somewhere Down a Crazy River' and her delightful approach to life. Bradley Spillane - 0424 416 969
Ep 116 - Power of cooperation
April 18, 2023 04:09 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBMMHS 18/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen, paramedic Christian Mortensen and guest David Tolich, we discuss the tragic loss of a paramedic who was stabbed, the voice, and the power of storytelling. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 115 - Being Aboriginal in this country
April 12, 2023 06:43 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBMMHS 11/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with local Gundungurra elder David King about "the stuff we do to help us all make it."
Ep 114 - Second chances
April 05, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBMMHS 4/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I talk with Brendan Morrey about his struggles with Bipolar disorder. There is mention of suicide. Please seek help should you require. Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.
Ep 113 - Curiosity and reflection
April 01, 2023 21:31 - 1 hour - 76 MBMMHS 2/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and army veteran Blue Phillips, we discuss everything from democracy, war and peace to metacognition, embodied cognition and reflective practice. Boudi Maassen - 0424416969
Ep 112 - Trapped by the web
March 22, 2023 02:39 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBMMHS 21/03/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I, we discuss the spell of the internet and the risks therein, as well as the importance of life experiences, a sense of belonging and connection. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 111 - Responsivity, not reactivity
March 17, 2023 03:27 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBMMHS 14/03/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and myself, we discuss strategies for addressing domestic violence besides police involvement, such as couples counselling, a safe men's space for crisis intervention, compulsory counselling and teaching conflict resolution in schools. Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.
Ep 110 - Vulnerability and street cred
March 01, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBMMHS 1/03/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I discuss why we are reluctant to let down our defences and face the truth of things. Later in the show exserviceman Blue Phillips and I discuss the necessity for psychologists to have street credibility with the group of clients they are working with as it's too easy to say the wrong thing. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 109 - Emotion regulation
February 21, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBMMHS 22/02/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with paramedic Christian Mortensen and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen we discuss taking a multimodal approach to emotion regulation including physiological factors such as steadying glucose levels and exercise. Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969
Ep 108 - Active ageing
February 15, 2023 00:29 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBMMHS 14/02/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with ex-serviceman Blue Phillips and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen we discuss remaining active and engaged as we age and looking after one another, whether strangers in the community or loved ones at home. Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.
Ep 107 - Stranger things
February 07, 2023 04:08 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBMMHS 7/02/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and ex policeman Tony Loxley, we discuss various ways of achieving a profound shift in consciousness. Boudi Maassen 0424416969.
Ep 106 - Sleep
February 05, 2023 01:05 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBMMHS 31/01/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with paramedic Christian Mortensen and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen, we discuss sleep: what leads to sleep deprivation, the effects of sleep deprivation, and some strategies for sleep hygiene. Boudi Maassen 0424416969.
Ep 105 - Mad, bad or sad?
December 13, 2022 03:45 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBMMHS 13/12/22 - In today's episode with former policeman Tony Loxley, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I discuss the year that's been and how men can be more than mad, bad or sad. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969
Ep 104 - Building social capital
December 06, 2022 03:19 - 53 minutes - 56.9 MBMMHS 6/12/22 - In this episode of the MMHS psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and myself talk with First Nations man Flinn Donovan from MYST - Mountains Youth Services Team - about the work he does preparing the next generation to deal with racism and domestic violence. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969