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Take 10 For Men

57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

10-minute conversations with inspiring men about mental health.

Mental Health Health & Fitness
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What It Means To Be A Modern Bloke with Sean Coffin

March 20, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

When I asked the Take 10 For Men audience who they’d like to hear from, there was one man who stood out by far. Sean Coffin, AKA, The Modern Bloke. Sean comes from a marketing background, so he understands that the ‘brand’ of what it means to be a man - is in trouble. He’s on a mission to change that. Sean embodies his values around healthy masculinity. He celebrates involved fathers, advocates for equal parental leave and is all about men being real about how they feel. Sean and I div...

Quitting Corporate and Following Your Dream with Mark Curry

March 06, 2022 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Ever thought about quitting your safe day job and going out on your own to chase your dream? Mark Curry did just that. He was living the corporate dream, working in a top tier law firm, making good money. But while success looked good on paper, it didn't feel so good. Around him, colleagues were burning out, working 12-14 hour days, trapped in a system that didn't suit them but they didn't feel they could leave. He didn't want to live like that. So with some cash saved up, he quit his...

Making Waves For Mental Health with Lachie Bruce

February 20, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

25-year-old Lachie Bruce is a humble, hard-working physio from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. He doesn’t like to make a fuss and goes about his business quietly. But in late 2021, Lachie made waves in a big way. He swam a crazy 25km from Palm Beach to Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in under 6 hours. He took the challenge to raise funds for Gotcha4Life, a charity close to his - and his family’s - hearts. Lachie raised over $20,000 and his efforts sparked important conversations not just ...

The Challenges Facing Modern Men with Daniel Paproth

February 06, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Working at The Man Cave, Daniel Paproth gets to interact with young men and boys on a real and emotional level every day. As a program facilitator and communications coordinator at The Man Cave, Daniel runs workshops which help support boys to open up about their struggles in a safe space and explore what it means to be a man. Daniel speaks to the pressures and stereotypes that continue to impact boys today. Are they the same as they were when he was growing up? He also opens up about his...

Surviving Cancer + A Life-Changing Accident with Jake O'Brien

December 19, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Please note: This conversation touches on themes of suicide. If you, or anyone you know needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline any time on 13 11 14. At 28, Jake O'Brien's life was going pretty well. He was building his reputation as a personal trainer, had recently met a beautiful girl, and lived in a pretty picturesque part of Sydney near the ocean. But a freak accident flipped Jake's life on its head. He was involved in a serious motorbike accident when he was...

Beating The Booze and Transforming Your Life with Blake Andreas

December 05, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Blake Andreas, founder of Rise and Find Podcast, is a FIFO worker with a passion for mental health. While his life is on the right track now and his mental health is in a stable place, that hasn’t always been the case. In his late teens, Blake was heavily using alcohol and drugs. He knew things had to change when he found himself on the wrong side of the law and facing jail time. He moved out of his regional home of Dubbo and found a new circle of friends in the city who kept him accounta...

Overcoming Heartbreak with The Barefoot Dutchman

November 21, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

When I first sat down to interview Anton Notenboom, also known as The Barefoot Dutchman, I expected we would talk about his time in the Dutch army and his incredible 3000km barefoot journey along Australia's east coast - to raise funds for men's mental health. I didn't expect we would delve deeply into heartbreak and working through the end of a relationship. Anton shares not only what he learned on his record-breaking 3,000km walk from Cairns to Sydney, but also speaks about how he's work...

Take 10 For Men with Matt Caruana Part 2

November 07, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Please note this episode touches on suicide and depression. If you, or anyone else you know needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline at any time on 13 11 14. Today, we continue our conversation with suicide attempt survivor and speaker, Matt Caruana. If you haven’t already, please go back in our feed and listen to Part One, it really sets up the crux and context of this chat. Matt attempted suicide at 16 and, fortunately, he survived. But he has been left with a se...

Thriving With a Disability with Matt Caruana

November 07, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Please note this episode touches on suicide and depression. If you, or anyone else you know needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline at any time on 13 11 14. Today, we continue our conversation with suicide attempt survivor and speaker, Matt Caruana. If you haven’t already, please go back in our feed and listen to Part One, it really sets up the crux and context of this chat. Matt attempted suicide at 16 and, fortunately, he survived. But he has been left with a se...

Take 10 For Men With Matt Caruana Part 1

October 31, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

WARNING: This conversation touches on themes of suicide and depression. If you, or anyone else you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline at any time on 13 11 14. When Matt Caruana was 16, he woke up in hospital after 2 weeks in a coma. He had over 30 injuries, many of them severe and life-changing. He had no sensation or feeling in his legs. Matt had survived a suicide attempt. Waking up in hospital with a severe injury, the stressors in his life were heightened. He was isolated, hold...

Surviving a Suicide Attempt with Matt Caruana

October 31, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

WARNING: This conversation touches on themes of suicide and depression. If you, or anyone else you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline at any time on 13 11 14. When Matt Caruana was 16, he woke up in hospital after 2 weeks in a coma. He had over 30 injuries, many of them severe and life-changing. He had no sensation or feeling in his legs. Matt had survived a suicide attempt. Waking up in hospital with a severe injury, the stressors in his life were heightened. He was isolated, hold...

Take 10 For Men with Dylan Roos

October 24, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Dylan Roos was surrounded by greatness at an early age. His Dad, Paul Roos, was the coach of the Sydney Swans. So Dylan was around hardworking, motivated, successful men at an early age. These days, he’s a coach himself. Not on the field, but off it. Dylan is a masculinity coach and speaker who uses his experience to take clients from ‘princes to kings’. Effectively, teaching them how to tap into their purpose and power. We talk about overcoming hardships, how to balance vulnerability an...

Balancing Heart and Backbone with Dylan Roos

October 24, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Dylan Roos was surrounded by greatness at an early age. His Dad, Paul Roos, was the coach of the Sydney Swans. So Dylan was around hardworking, motivated, successful men at an early age. These days, he’s a coach himself. Not on the field, but off it. Dylan is a masculinity coach and speaker who uses his experience to take clients from ‘princes to kings’. Effectively, teaching them how to tap into their purpose and power. We talk about overcoming hardships, how to balance vulnerability an...

Life After AFL and Healthy Masculinity with Tom Derickx

October 17, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MB

When Tom Derickx was drafted in the AFL, his X-factor was his confidence. He played with flair and was hungry to win. But after he moved to Melbourne from his home in Western Australia to live out a dream and play in the AFL, something just didn’t feel right. He felt off and eventually realised something deeper was going on. His footy was being affected. He was dropping the footy in games - something he’d never do - and was quickly losing confidence. He spoke to his coach, saw a psych...

Take 10 For Men with Tom Derickx

October 17, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

When Tom Derickx was drafted in the AFL, his X-factor was his confidence. He played with flair and was hungry to win. But after he moved to Melbourne from his home in Western Australia to live out a dream and play in the AFL, something just didn’t feel right. He felt off and eventually realised something deeper was going on. His footy was being affected. He was dropping the footy in games - something he’d never do - and was quickly losing confidence. He spoke to his coach, saw a psych...

Take 10 For Men with Hunter Johnson

October 10, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Hunter Johnson devotes his life to helping boys and men become the best versions of themselves. He is the Founder and CEO of The Man Cave, an organisation devoted to facilitating healthy masculinity in young boys and men. Hunter and his team have worked closely with over 200,000 Australian boys, so he knows a thing or two about the challenges men are facing in the modern world. But he's also experienced challenges in his own life. Before he founded The Man Cave, Hunter had big goals on t...

Positive Masculinity and Living Authentically with Hunter Johnson

October 10, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Hunter Johnson devotes his life to helping boys and men become the best versions of themselves. He is the Founder and CEO of The Man Cave, an organisation devoted to facilitating healthy masculinity in young boys and men. Hunter and his team have worked closely with over 200,000 Australian boys, so he knows a thing or two about the challenges men are facing in the modern world. But he's also experienced challenges in his own life. Before he founded The Man Cave, Hunter had big goals on t...

Take 10 For Men With Robbie Frame

October 03, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

With over 150,000 followers and a huge presence in the body-building industry, you might assume WBFF Pro Robbie Frame is all about fitness. But you’d be wrong. Robbie’s fitness journey started with the goal of becoming a better, bigger rugby player. Two knee injuries ended his sporting career before it had really started, so Robbie turned to the process he found comfort in: building his physique in the gym. After many, many years of hard work, in and out of the gym, Robbie was crowned WB...

The Pressure of Being a Bodybuilder With Robbie Frame

October 03, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

With over 150,000 followers and a huge presence in the body-building industry, you might assume WBFF Pro Robbie Frame is all about fitness. But you’d be wrong. Robbie’s fitness journey started with the goal of becoming a better, bigger rugby player. Two knee injuries ended his sporting career before it had really started, so Robbie turned to the process he found comfort in: building his physique in the gym. After many, many years of hard work, in and out of the gym, Robbie was crowned WB...

Take 10 For Men With Tommy Kerr

September 26, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

When Tommy Kerr’s rugby league career was cut short, he felt like he’d lost a sense of his identity and purpose. He wasn’t putting the same love that he’d put into rugby league into any other aspect of his life. While he was spending time looking inside himself and battling his own demons, a serious accident changed pretty much everything. As a result of the accident, Tommy was sentenced to 18 months in prison. He had two choices. Use the time inside to play the victim. Or better himself...

Lessons from Prison and The Power of Breathwork With Tommy Kerr

September 26, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

When Tommy Kerr’s rugby league career was cut short, he felt like he’d lost a sense of his identity and purpose. He wasn’t putting the same love that he’d put into rugby league into any other aspect of his life. While he was spending time looking inside himself and battling his own demons, a serious accident changed pretty much everything. As a result of the accident, Tommy was sentenced to 18 months in prison. He had two choices. Use the time inside to play the victim. Or better himself...

Take 10 For Men With Brent Draper

September 19, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Brent Draper is a happy-go-lucky, knock-about Aussie tradie from Queensland who found his way onto MasterChef to change his life. But as he reached the finale, Brent bowed out from the competition to take care of his mental health after experiencing a bout of anxiety. After a very emotional episode, Brent went back home to Queensland where he immediately got treatment from a doctor and a psychologist to get himself back on track. Brent is in a great place now and he shares with us what he...

Leaving MasterChef and Living With Anxiety With Brent Draper

September 19, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MB

Brent Draper is a happy-go-lucky, knock-about Aussie tradie from Queensland who found his way onto MasterChef to change his life. But as he reached the finale, Brent bowed out from the competition to take care of his mental health after experiencing a bout of anxiety. After a very emotional episode, Brent went back home to Queensland where he immediately got treatment from a doctor and a psychologist to get himself back on track. Brent is in a great place now and he shares with us what he...

Exploring the Wild Solo With Brando 'Wildboy' Yelavich

September 12, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

At 19, Brando ‘Wildboy’ Yelavich became the first person to circumnavigate the New Zealand coastline by foot. All he had was a backpack and a goal. He caught his own food, found his own water, and 600 days later he finished his journey and achieved his goal. But before embarking on his adventure, Brando was in a pretty negative place. He was slowly moving down a path of drugs and reliance on the dole, Brando literally stepped into his own life and reclaimed his power. But getting out into...

Take 10 For Men With Brando 'Wildboy' Yelavich

September 12, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

At 19, Brando ‘Wildboy’ Yelavich became the first person to circumnavigate the New Zealand coastline by foot. All he had was a backpack and a goal. He caught his own food, found his own water, and 600 days later he finished his journey and achieved his goal. But before embarking on his adventure, Brando was in a pretty negative place. He was slowly moving down a path of drugs and reliance on the dole, Brando literally stepped into his own life and reclaimed his power. But getting out into...

Take 10 For Men With Matt Runnalls

September 05, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Matt Runnalls lost his first friend to suicide when he was just 12 years old. As a young boy from regional Victoria, he saw the impact mental illness could have on a community. He didn’t want to become another statistic, but was very aware that he could be. Matt has experienced his own mental health challenges. But he also wanted to see what life would be like at the top. After doing hard work on himself, Matt is now the founder and CEO of Mindfull Aus - an organisation that aims to empo...

Becoming Your Authentic Self With Matt Runnalls

September 05, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Matt Runnalls lost his first friend to suicide when he was just 12 years old. As a young boy from regional Victoria, he saw the impact mental illness could have on a community. He didn’t want to become another statistic, but was very aware that he could be. Matt has experienced his own mental health challenges. But he also wanted to see what life would be like at the top. After doing hard work on himself, Matt is now the founder and CEO of Mindfull Aus - an organisation that aims to empo...

Being an All Black and Overcoming Mental Illness With Sir John Kirwan

August 29, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Please note this conversation touches on themes of suicide. If you, or someone you know needs help, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline any time on 13 11 14. It’s not everyday you get the honour to speak to a former All Black who has been honoured for his services to rugby and mental health. Sir John Kirwan, or JK as he’s known, is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary story. JK played rugby union at the highest level, donning the All Black jersey for 10 years and play...

Take 10 For Men With Sir John Kirwan

August 29, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Please note this conversation touches on themes of suicide. If you, or someone you know needs help, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline any time on 13 11 14. It’s not everyday you get the honour to speak to a former All Black who has been honoured for his services to rugby and mental health. Sir John Kirwan, or JK as he’s known, is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary story. JK played rugby union at the highest level, donning the All Black jersey for 10 years and play...

Life Behind the Mic With Tim Blackwell

August 22, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Nova’s Drive Host and ACRA-award winner Tim Blackwell is one of the most positive, down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet. Tim’s been in radio for 20 years and he still loves what he does. He gets excited to come to work every day and jump on air with Kate Ritchie and Joel Creasey, to host Nova’s National Drive Show - Kate, Tim and Joel. But with great ratings comes great responsibility and, of course, great pressure. So what’s it like being in the spotlight and hosting a show that’s sitt...

Take 10 For Men With Tim Blackwell

August 22, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Nova’s Drive Host and ACRA-award winner Tim Blackwell is one of the most positive, down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet. Tim’s been in radio for 20 years and he still loves what he does. He gets excited to come to work every day and jump on air with Kate Ritchie and Joel Creasey, to host Nova’s National Drive Show - Kate, Tim and Joel. But with great ratings comes great responsibility and, of course, great pressure. So what’s it like being in the spotlight and hosting a show that’s sitt...

Overcoming Depression With Jerome Doraisamy

August 15, 2021 21:30 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MB

On the outside looking in, it seemed like Jerome Doraisamy was killing it. He was working as a lawyer, climbing the corporate ladder, and experiencing great career success. But inside, the story looked very different. Jerome wasn’t coping. After experiencing a severe and prolonged bout of anxiety and depression, Jerome sought treatment and changed his life. He is now a twice-published author, with his first book ‘The Wellness Doctrines’ offering tools and guidance for young lawyers and l...

Take 10 For Men With Jerome Doraisamy

August 15, 2021 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

On the outside looking in, it seemed like Jerome Doraisamy was killing it. He was working as a lawyer, climbing the corporate ladder, and experiencing great career success. But inside, the story looked very different. Jerome wasn’t coping. After experiencing a severe and prolonged bout of anxiety and depression, Jerome sought treatment and changed his life. He is now a twice-published author, with his first book ‘The Wellness Doctrines’ offering tools and guidance for young lawyers and l...

Take 10 For Men With Luke McLeod

August 11, 2021 21:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

You may recognise Luke McLeod from the tele. He’s a former contestant on Sophie Monk’s season of The Bachelorette. But reality TV is far behind him now and every day he brings the gift of meditation to dozens of Australians. Luke is the founder and head meditation guide at Soul Alive, a new-age, online meditation studio. He first got into meditation to improve his productivity at work and has experienced first-hand how meditation and mindfulness can change your life for the better. Now,...

The Life-Changing Power of Meditation With Luke McLeod

August 11, 2021 21:30 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

You may recognise Luke McLeod from the tele. He’s a former contestant on Sophie Monk’s season of The Bachelorette. But reality TV is far behind him now and every day he brings the gift of meditation to dozens of Australians. Luke is the founder and head meditation guide at Soul Alive, a new-age, online meditation studio. He first got into meditation to improve his productivity at work and has experienced first-hand how meditation and mindfulness can change your life for the better. Now,...

Life After the NRL With Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

August 08, 2021 21:22 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MB

Malakai Watene-Zelezniak fulfilled a life-long dream of playing in the NRL when he laced up his boots for the Penrith Panthers alongside his brother Dallin. Playing rugby league was a childhood dream and for four years, he fulfilled that dream. But at age 29, he hung up the boots after a health scare that almost took his life. So what’s life like when you have to step away from the sport you love? Malakai talks to me about what retirement from rugby league felt like, how he manages his m...

Take 10 For Men With Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

August 08, 2021 21:22 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Malakai Watene-Zelezniak fulfilled a life-long dream of playing in the NRL when he laced up his boots for the Penrith Panthers alongside his brother Dallin. Playing rugby league was a childhood dream and for four years, he fulfilled that dream. But at age 29, he hung up the boots after a health scare that almost took his life. So what’s life like when you have to step away from the sport you love? Malakai talks to me about what retirement from rugby league felt like, how he manages his m...

The Power of Mateship With Fraser Toohey and Jack Wilson

August 01, 2021 21:20 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

When I first started Take 10 For Men - I wanted to share stories and messages from inspiring men. I wanted to speak to men from all walks of life, of all ages, to show that we can and should talk about the highs and lows of life. This final episode is especially important because of the two men you’ll hear from. I’ve admired jack and Fraser from afar since we met a few years ago through rugby. Both of them are lovable larrikins. Banterous. Big hearted. Boisterous. But what I find most ins...

Take 10 For Men With Fraser Toohey and Jack Wilson

August 01, 2021 21:20 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

When I first started Take 10 For Men - I wanted to share stories and messages from inspiring men. I wanted to speak to men from all walks of life, of all ages, to show that we can and should talk about the highs and lows of life. This final episode is especially important because of the two men you’ll hear from. I’ve admired jack and Fraser from afar since we met a few years ago through rugby. Both of them are lovable larrikins. Banterous. Big hearted. Boisterous. But what I find most ins...

Lessons From Survivor With Lee Carseldine

July 31, 2021 22:50 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MB

When Lee Carseldine was cast on Australian Survivor, the single dad wanted to set a good example for his two boys and show that the good guys can win. In the 2016 season, Lee went all the way to the finale - 17kg lighter. While he may not have won, he did show Australia that you can be tough and maintain your integrity. Lee is a former professional cricketer. In today’s chat he shares how he dealt with a career-ending injury, what 55 days in the Samoan jungle was really like, how he stays...

Take 10 For Men With Lee Carseldine

July 31, 2021 22:50 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

When Lee Carseldine was cast on Australian Survivor, the single dad wanted to set a good example for his two boys and show that the good guys can win. In the 2016 season, Lee went all the way to the finale - 17kg lighter. While he may not have won, he did show Australia that you can be tough and maintain your integrity. Lee is a former professional cricketer. In today’s chat he shares how he dealt with a career-ending injury, what 55 days in the Samoan jungle was really like, how he stays...

Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve With Mitch Wallis

July 30, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MB

On the outside, it looked like Mitch Wallis was living the dream. He had a loving family, a high-flying job that was taking him all over the world, and corporate success. But behind closed doors, Mitch’s life looked, and felt, very different. He was experiencing severe anxiety and depression and was debilitated by it. One YouTube video changed things for Mitch. The video made him feel like he wasn’t alone in what he was feeling. It prompted him to make some monumental changes. Now, Mitc...

Take 10 For Men With Mitch Wallis

July 30, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

On the outside, it looked like Mitch Wallis was living the dream. He had a loving family, a high-flying job that was taking him all over the world, and corporate success. But behind closed doors, Mitch’s life looked, and felt, very different. He was experiencing severe anxiety and depression and was debilitated by it. One YouTube video changed things for Mitch. The video made him feel like he wasn’t alone in what he was feeling. It prompted him to make some monumental changes. Now, Mitc...

The Pressures of Radio and Life Lessons With Ben Fordham

July 29, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MB

Breakfast radio host and Walkley award-winning journalist Ben Fordham wears many, many hats. On top of hosting 2GB’s breakfast radio show, Ben hosts Australian Ninja Warrior and is a present father to his three beautiful children Freddy, Pearl and Marigold. Being in the media spotlight brings its own unique pressures and challenges, including extraordinary highs and lows. In today’s Take 10 For Men episode, Ben shares how he deals with the media spotlight, who he turns to when times get t...

Take 10 For Men With Ben Fordham

July 29, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Breakfast radio host and Walkley award-winning journalist Ben Fordham wears many, many hats. On top of hosting 2GB’s breakfast radio show, Ben hosts Australian Ninja Warrior and is a present father to his three beautiful children Freddy, Pearl and Marigold. Being in the media spotlight brings its own unique pressures and challenges, including extraordinary highs and lows. In today’s Take 10 For Men episode, Ben shares how he deals with the media spotlight, who he turns to when times get t...

Take 10 For Men With Trent Baldock

July 28, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Please note this conversations touches on themes of suicide. If you, or anyone else you know needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline, anytime, on 13 11 14. The first time I saw Trent, it was in a viral Instagram video. In the video, Trent laid it all bare. He was raw, he was real, he was honest and he was vulnerable after he lost two friends to suicide within days of eachother. Trent had had enough of losing his mates to depression. So he recorded the video to sh...

Overcoming Anxiety and Leading By Example With Trent Baldock

July 28, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MB

Please note this conversations touches on themes of suicide. If you, or anyone else you know needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline, anytime, on 13 11 14. The first time I saw Trent, it was in a viral Instagram video. In the video, Trent laid it all bare. He was raw, he was real, he was honest and he was vulnerable after he lost two friends to suicide within days of eachother. Trent had had enough of losing his mates to depression. So he recorded the video to sh...

Discovering the Enemy Within With Joe Williams

July 27, 2021 22:50 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MB

Please note that this conversation touches on themes of suicide. If you, or anyone you know, needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. For former NRL player and pro-boxer Joe Williams, suicidal ideation started when he was a teenager. He was 13 when he first experienced those dark and intrusive thoughts. Joe’s dream was to play footy and eventually, he reached the pinnacle, playing for the Bulldogs, Panthers and Rabbitohs between 2004-2008. When his car...

Take 10 For Men With Joe Williams

July 27, 2021 22:50 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Please note that this conversation touches on themes of suicide. If you, or anyone you know, needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. For former NRL player and pro-boxer Joe Williams, suicidal ideation started when he was a teenager. He was 13 when he first experienced those dark and intrusive thoughts. Joe’s dream was to play footy and eventually, he reached the pinnacle, playing for the Bulldogs, Panthers and Rabbitohs between 2004-2008. When his car...

Practising Vulnerability and Mental Fitness With Gus Worland

July 26, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MB

Gotcha4Life Founder Gus Worland is a man on a mission. His vision is clear: zero suicides. After spending over a decade in the grind of breakfast radio on Triple M, Gus has recently found his life’s purpose. Every day he is devoted to improving mental fitness in Australia and encouraging meaningful mateship and connection. In today’s Take 10 For Men episode, Gus shares how you can turn banter into a conversation of gravity with the man you love and reveals how he looks after his own menta...