Men Talk

 Welcome to Men Talk with Len and Daniel. Today, we have the honour of sitting down with Michael Pickering, a former AFL star. In 1988, Pickering won the Tigers' best and fairest award and was vice-captain of the Richmond Football Club . Together, we dive into an honest conversation about men’s mental health: the highs of playing at the top, the pressure of life in the spotlight, and the challenges that come when the che...

Today we’re diving into something we all love—travel. But not just the fun side of it—why travel is so important for our mental health, our relationships, and the way we live. I’m joined by Mark Chaskie– CEO of FBI Travel, a travel expert who’s seen first-hand how holidays can shape people’s lives.

Mark brings decades of experience helping people design meaningful travel experiences, and he...

Men, let’s be real for a moment. Getting older is something we don't want to talk about.

But deep down, it’s there. That voice that whispers: What if I get sick? What if I can’t move the way I used to? What if I end up alone? ...?  And for men over 50, those thoughts can feel heavier than ever. Tonight, we’re going to break the silence and bring truth, hope, and some real solutions to the fear of gettin...

When we talk about values, most people think of the ones they consciously choose, like honesty, family, success, and health. Those are important, but there’s another layer most of us don’t even realise is there, and that’s what I call the shadow value. A shadow value is a belief or priority that lives in your subconscious. It’s shaped by childhood, past experiences, or even fears, and it works quietly in the...

We’re honoured to welcome a powerhouse guest to the mic — Esther  Althaus, Managing Director and Head Financial Adviser at Perspective Financial Services.

 Esther founded her company in 2003 with a clear vision: to help people achieve their goals through financial clarity and confidence, especially during life’s most challenging transitions.

She’s an award-winning adviser, a trailblaz...

Miki Mayer - Judo Principles For Life - The Sport That Builds Champions On and Off the Mat.

Achievements:

• Israel National Champion

• Maccabiah Games Champion

• Former Israeli National team member

• Medallist in many European junior competitions (under 21 years of age)

• Victorian International Open Champion

• Australian Master’s National Champion

• Judo Masters In Melbourne (JMIM)

• 2016 Oceania ...

Crucial Conversations About Death & Beyond with Simon Weinstein

Today we have as our guest Simon Weinstein. Simon is the CEO of the MCK - Melbourne Chevrah Kadisha, the Jewish funeral and burial organisation in Victoria. We look forward to hearing about his work, the current challenges, and ways we can plan for the inevitable time in all our lives. 

In this episode of Men Talk, we have a real, honest conversation about dea...

“Intangible Inheritance: What We Pass Down to Our Children” 

It’s not just our DNA we hand down to our kids — it’s the intangible stuff too.

The tone of our voice. The way we deal with anger. How we show love — or don’t.

The habits, the humour, the wounds we haven’t healed.

In this episode, we talk about the traits we inherited from our parents —

Some we’re proud of, ...

We are starting our se 2 with our first guest is the wonderful Susie Beville – and we’re diving into a topic many avoid but most are curious about: Dating after 50.

Yes, it’s different. Yes, it’s challenging. And yes, it’s still possible to find love, connection, and fun – even if your knees click when you stand up. 

We’ll talk about:

 What’s changed in the dating world

&nbs...

See, most of us are so focused on getting forgiveness from people who hurt us. We carry pain, grudges, and wounds, and we want someone to say “I’m sorry” so we can feel better. But here’s the truth—we often ignore the deeper pain, the one we carry within. The guilt, the shame, the regret for what we did, said or didn’t do, and didn't say.     That’s where self-forgiveness com...

Welcome to Episode 11 of our journey together. In this episode, we’re exploring one of the most powerful yet difficult tools for personal freedom: forgiveness.

What Is Forgiveness?
Forgiveness is not about saying “it was okay.”
It’s not about forgetting, excusing, or inviting the hurt back.
Forgiveness is a choice: to release yourself from carrying the pain.

Forgivness = Freedom

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Welcome back to Men Talk, the space where we go deeper than surface-level.

In this episode, we’re talking about the people and moments that shape who we become.

The ones who build us up… and even those who broke us down.

Because shaping goes both ways, some people helped us believe in ourselves, others, whether they meant to or not, planted doubt, fear, or shame.

Recognising both is part of the healing.

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In this powerful and honest episode, we’re getting real about something every man in a relationship thinks about but rarely speaks out loud: Instagram @mentalkaustralia 

Where did the spark go—and how do we bring it back?

Whether you’re just starting, years into marriage, or trying to rebuild after a rough patch—this episode is for you.

We’ll be sharing:

• Personal stories

• What’s...

Life throws many challenges our way—some unfair, some painful, and some we never asked for. But here’s the truth:
What happened to us is not our fault; what we do with it is our responsibility.

We have two choices:
 Let it be our anchor—keeping us stuck in the past, weighed down by blame and resentment.
 Turn it into fuel—using our experiences to grow stronger, wiser, and better.

In Episode 5, we discussed the power of listening to your body and recognizing the signals it gives you about stress, fatigue, and overall well-being. But that got us thinking… If tuning in to your body is so important, what about tuning in to the people around you?
Communication and relationships shape every aspect of our lives. The connections we build depend not just on what we say, but on how well we listen. That&rsqu...

Tuning into Your Body & Emotions Episode Theme: As men, we’re often taught to be strong, push through pain, and keep moving no matter what. But what happens when we disconnect from what’s happening inside us—physically, mentally, and emotionally? In this episode, we’re diving into the importance of listening to our bodies, developing self-awareness, and learning to observe and communicate our feelings.

Se...