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Woke Blokes Podcast

121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Lived experience mental health practitioners Nick Sutherland from MyndFit and Ryan Hassan from The Centre for Healing bring you the Woke Blokes Podcast! Laugh at them and with them as they talk all things mental health and wellbeing related, giving insights from their own journeys to rock bottom and back in the hope of providing some food for thought for all the listeners to chew on.

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Episodes

Woke Blokes Ep #118 - Your Nervous System

March 08, 2024 03:53 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MB

In this episode Nick and Ryan discuss what the nervous system is, how it is influenced by life events, it’s relationship with the brain, and how they collaborate to determine how we feel and experience the world as we move through it.

Woke Blokes Ep #117 - Walking The Path With Mitch

February 27, 2024 04:17 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

In this episode the guys chat with Mitch who is learning tools from both MyndFit and The Centre For Healing about what led him to being on his personal growth journey and what that experience is like. Great insights for those considering “doing the work”.

Woke Blokes Ep #116 - Support & Challenge: Finding The Balance

February 20, 2024 03:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

In this episode the guys discuss how to help the people in our lives in a healthy way, and Ryan offers that we can achieve this at the intersection of being supportive and encouraging and whilst also challenging and setting boundaries. Really interesting listening with lots of takeaways.

Woke Blokes Ep #115 - Slowing Down

February 12, 2024 04:53 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

In this episode, Ryan shares how he struggles to slow down and the guys unpack how that occurs and what strategies can be used to stop rushing and just enjoy for a bit what has been accomplished.

Woke Blokes Ep #114 - Empaths and HSP's

January 30, 2024 06:33 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

With Nick being an empath and Ryan being a highly sensitive person, the boys thought it would be beneficial for listeners to gain a deeper understanding into what those natures are like so you can embrace it if you are one, or learn to better live in harmony with someone that may be in your life.

Woke Blokes Ep #113 - What Energy Are You Bringing To Life?

January 18, 2024 05:35 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

Starting off 2024 in style, the guys dive straight into the topic of what vibe are we putting out, and what are we giving to the world instead of subtracting? Some great nuggets in this one to kick off the year. Enjoy!

Woke Blokes Ep #112 - Mental Health Advocate Tony McManus

December 18, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Mental health advocate, speaker, ambassador and all round good guy Tony McManus joins the guys to discuss how people can improve their mental health and wellbeing through connecting and giving. Lots of great tips and food for thought in this one!

Woke Blokes Ep #111 - Attachments

December 03, 2023 22:38 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In this episode the guys discuss the attachments we humans naturally form, the difference between biologically driven desires and ego based ones, and the issues that arise from when we start preferring things to happen which are mostly out of our control.

Woke Blokes Ep #110 - Our Shittiest Episode

October 30, 2023 06:10 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

For those of you that don’t know, Ryan (or his VA to be more precise) puts the recording together and does the graphic, and Nick uploads it all onto the internet. Ryan came into the recording of this episode really flat and listless (not dissimilar to his effort in the final round of the golf tournament they played in recently) so decided to call this episode the shittiest one they had done. Enjoy!

Woke Blokes Ep #109 - Navigating Relationships

October 17, 2023 04:41 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

We’re all in relationships (of some kind) so in this episode, the guys thought it was worth exploring what a relationship is, why we have them and what’s involved in co creating a successful one.

Woke Blokes Ep #108 - Life Will Show You Where You're Stuck

September 14, 2023 23:12 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

The guys have a casual conversation in this episode about how they play the game of shifting between “being” and “doing” and noticing when they get stuck in either one for too long.

Woke Blokes Ep #107 - Belonging & Community With Social Golf Australia Founder Matty Pitt

September 01, 2023 23:27 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Social Golf Australia is Australia’s biggest golf club and on this episode the founder Matty Pitt joins the guys again to discuss the importance of belonging to a community and feeling connected.

Woke Blokes Ep #106 - Mental Health Charities: Part 2 With Dan From TradeMutt

August 21, 2023 01:38 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

Nick’s mate Dan, one of the co-founders of TradeMutt and TIACS Foundation reached out after listening to the last episode about mental health charities and offered to come on and peel back the curtain on how TIACS Foundation works and share his thoughts on how the industry can evolve. Really great listening!

Woke Blokes Ep #104 - Mental Health Charities - Are They Achieving Anything?

August 11, 2023 05:45 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Bit of a spicy topic in this episode where Nick questions if anyone who is really struggling with their mental health actually benefits from people donating to mental health charities or doing push ups to raise awareness.

Woke Blokes Ep #105 - Finding Balance & Living A Brave Life

August 11, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

In this episode the guys discuss how we can break free of the models we develop that keep us conditioned to living a certain way to then live bravely by taking risks and getting out of our comfort zone, which is where our growth lies!

Woke Blokes Ep #103 - Helping Someone Who Doesn't Want To Be Helped

July 23, 2023 22:11 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Most of us have someone in our lives who we wish we could help because we love them and its hard to see them suffer, or that we could change because they are making our lives harder than necessary. In this episode, the guys discuss strategies to better handle ourselves and those around us, especially when they don’t want to be helped or changed.

Woke Blokes Eisode #102 - Master Series: Viktor Frankl

June 27, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

In the last of the 4 part Master Series podcast, Nick takes the reigns and explores the life and work of Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Dr Viktor Frankl whose work has helped greatly on Nicks personal journey and also become part of the MyndFit programs.

Woke Blokes Episode #101 - Master Series: Don Miguel Ruiz

May 24, 2023 08:58 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

The third instalment of the Master Series has Ryan talking about the work of Toltec wisdom guru Don Miguel Ruiz, and how the teachings from that school of thought can be applied to living life on a deeper level with much more love, peace, connection and happiness.

Woke Blokes Episode #100 - Master Series: Ram Dass

May 15, 2023 07:21 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

How fitting that for the 100th episode of the Woke Blokes Podcast, part 2 of the Master Series is none other than fan favourite one of the wokest blokes of recent history….Ram Dass! In this episode, Nick unpacks what he loves about Ram Dass and how he has influence Nick both personally and professionally. Congrats to the guys on reaching 100 episodes too!

Woke Blokes Episode #99 - Master Series: Michael Singer

May 05, 2023 03:15 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

You didn’t ask for it but you’re getting it anyway….the 4 episode Woke Blokes Master Series! The guys each chose 2 people who’s work has inspired them personally and professionally then spend an episode unpacking what they love about the “Master” and explore some of the wisdom from that person. Hass chose Michael Singer for the first one so sit back and enjoy the ride!

Woke Blokes Episode #98 - Relationship With Self and Others

April 26, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

In this episode the guys talk about how our relationship with ourselves has a ripple effect onto all of our other relationships.

Woke Blokes Episode #97 - Tips For Your Wellbeing

April 04, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

The state of our happiness and health is a direct outcome of the decisions we are (or sometimes more importantly are not) making so in this episode, the guys discuss ways in which we can create a primary state of wellness for ourselves.

Woke Blokes Episode #96 - Transformation Doesn't Need To Happen Overnight

March 07, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This weeks guest Stuart McMillan has been “doing the work” for 3 years now and shares his journey to inspire others to keep turning up.

Woke Blokes Episode #95 - The Obstacle Is The Way

February 13, 2023 00:45 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

We deliberately put our bodies under stress at the gym to help them get stronger, fitter, healthier and more resilient, so in this episode the guys discuss how we can take the same approach with our mental health by meeting the challenges of life head on with a growth mindset.

Woke Blokes Episode #94 - From 'Me' to 'We' with Trevor Hendy

February 10, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Strap yourselves in for the longest episode the guys have done yet! Champion Ironman and champion bloke Trevor Hendy shares highlights and lowlights of his journey and the sausage just kept sizzling so the tape just kept on rolling….hope you enjoy!

Woke Blokes Episode #93 - Know Thyself

January 25, 2023 10:23 - 1 hour - 118 MB

A lot of focus is on external things that are occurring - what people are saying or doing, world events, the weather….but turning the focus inwardly and getting to know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, tendencies and traits etc helps to develop self love and acceptance, and essentially inner peace and contentedness.

Woke Blokes Episode #92 - Teaching EQ In Schools With David Baker

December 16, 2022 23:50 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

In this episode David Baker, Principal of independent school Woodleigh, talks to the guys about how he and his staff approach education and the way they deliver learning to the children at Woodleigh.

Woke Blokes Episode #91 - Transcending Blame

November 19, 2022 21:53 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this episode Nick and Ryan explore how we can escape the blame game and then take responsibility for our own experiences.

Woke Blokes Episode #90 - Hungover & Grateful

October 27, 2022 21:16 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In this episode the guys discuss why Nick is hungover and how we can all live in gratitude for how things in life are, not just when they’re going well.

Woke Blokes Episode #89 - Peace & Love Is An Inside Job

October 17, 2022 06:51 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

The ego’s nature is to outsource happiness, so in this episode the guys talk about how to cultivate a sense of peace and feeling of love from within.

Woke Blokes Episode #88 - James Grima, Founder of Man Online

October 05, 2022 23:47 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Founder of Man Online James Grima joins the guys on this episode to discuss the importance of blokes being both supported and supportive, and how we can all help each other.

Woke Blokes Episode #87 - Wanna Be Happy Or Right All The Time?

September 05, 2022 05:53 - 1 hour - 112 MB

A lot of the time we can fall in the trap of thinking being right is very important, but what’s the cost? In this episode the guys discuss how we can all do a better job of parking the ego and meeting people in an objective space.

Woke Blokes Episode #86 - Is Society Medicating Normal?

August 24, 2022 22:50 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

In this episode, Nick and Ryan explore how normal or “appropriate” emotional states are being medicated due to an ever increasing aversion to unpleasant feelings and subsequent desire for them to go away with a quick fix solution, and also big pharma enjoying the profits from the demand for those (not so magic) pills.

Woke Blokes Episode #85 - You're Allowed To Enjoy The Journey

August 09, 2022 02:34 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Nick and Ryan often refer to “doing the work” and many people who decide to follow that path fall into the trap of taking it and themselves far too seriously. In this episode, the guys create a reminder that it’s important to celebrate being human and to embrace all that comes with being that.

Woke Blokes Episode #84 - The Compassionate Heart

July 21, 2022 01:25 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Our inherent nature is one of compassion and kindness, if we see someone or something in suffering we want to naturally take care of it. In this episode, the guys discuss what prevents us from living in alignment with this nature.

Woke Blokes Episode #83 - Outback Mind with Aaron Schultz

June 06, 2022 23:32 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

In this episode the boys are joined by founder of Outback Mind Aaron Shultz who shares his experiences in the mental and physical health industries and what he’s now focused on to help the community and make the world a better place.

Woke Blokes Episode #82 - Can You Be Ok With Life?

May 19, 2022 10:51 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

“Life” happens to all of us to different degrees, and we can’t control anything other than how we feel when we encounter these challenges and adversity. In this episode the guys explore how equipped people are to manage themselves when shit hits the fan.

Woke Blokes Episode #81 - Founder of Endota Spa Melanie Gleeson

May 09, 2022 11:03 - 53 minutes - 73 MB

The guys are joined by co founder of Endota Spa Melanie Gleeson in which they have a wonderful chat around what it took to start a fledgling business in a fledgling industry and then grow it into a well respected and successful national company. Mel provides some amazing insights into her mindset and how to overcome and embrace all the challenges…well worth the listen!

Woke Blokes Episode #80 - Building Resilience

April 28, 2022 03:23 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

This episodes topic is one we could all do with more of, especially in todays modern world. There is so much adversity and suffering in the world, even a little bit more resiliency can make a big change to how we feel in our daily lives.

Woke Blokes Episode #79 - Pressing Pause

March 31, 2022 22:55 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB

It’s easy to get caught up in the human race and feeling busy all the time. In this episode, the guys discuss how stopping and “being” is equally important is moving and “doing”.

Woke Blokes Episode #78 - Awareness Laughing At The Ego

March 15, 2022 22:41 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

In this episode the boys unpack how the insatiable ego drives so much of what we do and how we can begin to observe the irrational voice in our head and laugh at how bloody silly it can be at times.

Woke Blokes Episode #77 - Overwhelm to Equanimity

February 27, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

In this episode, the guys discuss how easy and common it is to get overwhelmed but then how to create a state of feeling calm and composed, especially in challenging times.

Woke Blokes Episode #76 - Waxing Spiritual with Dan

February 13, 2022 05:26 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

“Deep Dan McLean” from episode #64 is back to carry on the conversation from that podcast, discussing awareness, consciousness, self/no self and lots of other brain breaking but beautiful topics.

Woke Blokes Episode #75 - Commando Steve

January 28, 2022 06:49 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

In this episode and Nick and Ryan chat with ex serviceman Steve Willis (aka “Commando Steve”) about transitioning out of the army, life after the military, and his approach to now thinking about health in a holistic way, not just physically.

Woke Blokes Episode #74 - Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks

January 19, 2022 22:35 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

In this episode the guys have a chat with Nick Bracks about his life, from sports to acting, writing, being in the social spotlight and how he has come through those different chapters to now promoting mental wellness and authoring a book.

Woke Blokes Episode #73 - Holding Space In Therapy & Relationships

January 04, 2022 20:34 - 1 hour - 91 MB

Space. It’s not just where aliens and stars and planets exist, it is in between everything we say, think, feel and do too. In this episode the guys discuss what “holding space” is and why it is so important in both our daily lives and also when doing the work.

Woke Blokes Episode #72 - Holistic Hikes with Shannon Connell

December 06, 2021 03:28 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

It’s easy to forget that we humans are a part of nature - it’s not just something that we see on TV or drive past on our way from here to there. In this episode the guys are joined By Shannon Connell from Holistic Hikes who discusses how we benefit on many levels when we go take a hike.

Woke Blokes Episode #71 - The Power Of The Mind

November 18, 2021 00:27 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

The mind is a wonderful servant but terrible master - an untrained mind being left to its own device can get up to all sorts of mischief so in this episode, Nick and Ryan unpack how powerful the human mind is and what it can create.

Woke Blokes Episode #70 - Strength Matters with James Breese

November 08, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 98.7 MB

In this episode the guys are joined by former Police Office and now founder of Strength Matters, James Breese who discusses how we can all be “everyday athletes” and why its important to just keep moving.

Woke Blokes Episode #69 - Choose Your Hard

October 28, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Life is hard at times…but a trap we can all fall into is making things harder than they need to be. In this episode Nick and Ryan unpack how taking the hard path can make life easier or how taking the easy path can make life harder…and that we get to choose our hard.