Movember advice - Andrei Wightman

Back for another spin on the podcast roller-coaster, and this time, we've got a real talkative dynamo on our hands – a marathon runner and a marathon talker! (Still a tad clunky, but improving!)

Clocking in just shy of 50 minutes, this episode is a testament to the endurance of Andrei's vocal cords and his dedication to men's mental health.

Big shoutout to Andrei for being my inaugural guest – he brought the energy and stories like a champ.

Mobrother and Movember ambassador Andrei spills the beans on his own mental health journey, shares insights into the highs and lows, and reveals how running keeps the metaphorical black dog at bay, more so after the loss of three immediate family members.

Plus, he throws in some wisdom on mental health first aid, white ribbon day, and probably the meaning of life too!

Hot trivia: Andrei's got more pairs of running shoes that would make Imelda Marcos blush! 👟

But for all you fellow Avgeeks, we are so sorry, we've limited the aviation talk to just 2 mentions this time.

Oh, and at mark 19:36, I pulled a sneaky move with a surprise background sound effect during our chat about campfires – tune in to catch that crackle in action!

It's a talk-fest but oh so worth it! And yes the Man O'Clock chopper is featured at the end again... 🚁

The following episode 3 will be super exciting with a real life Dr (PhD) giving us some gobsmacking insights. You will want to catch that one, trust me!

• Trigger warning as suicide is mentioned.

Have a great week. Stay safe, and as always, if you need to chat, talk, cry, vent, talk running shoes, or whatever, please do not hesitate to contact me or the myriad of support services available such as Lifeline Australia, MENSLINE AUSTRALIA, Beyond Blue, Black Dog Institute, and our organisation of the month, Movember!

Rock on! 🤘

• The link for Andrei's Movember page is https://au.movember.com/mospace/12650461