The Mindful Men Podcast

Welcome to Episode 138 – Going Loco with Georgia and Amanda

Discussions about mental health can be heavy, draining, challenging and outright depressing. And this is why so many people shy away from them. But they can also be insightful, uplifting and even… funny! In fact humour is a great way to engage with mental health discussions because it lifts the mood on issues that can be weighing us down.

And this is exactly what Georg...

Welcome to Episode 137 – Surviving Stage 3 Cancer with Savio P. Clemente

Our mindset determines how we cope when facing adversity. Some of us get stuck in the negativity, whilst others rise up to the challenge… and this week’s guest on The Mindful Men Podcast shows us exactly how he rose to the challenge of a stage 3 blood cancer diagnosis. 

Savio P. Clemente is a TEDx Speaker, Journalist, Coach, and Author and stage 3 blood ca...

Welcome to Episode 136 – Non-Monogamy Relationships with Paige Bond

When we think of relationships, our societal default is that its two people who are mutually exclusive. So what happens if our partner – or even ourselves – want more than mutual exclusivity? Enter the world of non-monogamous relationships.

This week I’m sitting down with relational psychotherapist and non-monogamy coach Paige Bond. Paige is an expert in non-mo...

Welcome to Episode 135 – Redefining success with Matthew Jodouin

When we think of success, we often associate it with success at work. We climb the ladder, or land the big deal… but success is so much more than what we do in our career. Success extends to family, friends, relationships. It is developed over time, and is not simply the end goal – but the growth we achieve throughout the journey. 

Helping us to put this into pers...

Welcome to Episode 134 - Hope (Hold On Pain Ends)

Over the last 6-12 months, there have been a whole range of things going on that have been slowly weighing me down. And it all came to a head recently after a phone conversation that triggered me big time. The phone call had me feeling helpless, and I broke down. I could no longer hold things together, and the emotions all came out.

But as the tears dried, I started to reflect o...

Welcome to Episode 133 - Life as a Trans Man with Carlos Munez

Imagine being born into a body that didn’t feel right. On the outside, your adopted mother called you her “Incan princess”, but on the inside you were a boy wanting to become a man. This was the experience of Carlos Munez. 

Carlos was born in Peru, and moved to the UK after being adopted. This in itself can raise significant questions about one’s place in the wor...

Welcome to Episode 132 - Grief through losing a loved one with Katie Rössler

Grief is a complex topic, and one that is often associated with the loss of a loved one. However grief can show up in different ways, and doesn’t have to associated with death. And like our mental health, no two people experience grief in the same way. 

Helping us unpack this BIG topic is licensed therapist Katie Rössler. Katie shares her personal expe...

Welcome to Episode 131 - Neurodiversity and Autism with Caitlin Hughes and Teena Mogler

Neurodiversity is becoming increasingly recognised in our community, and I’m hearing more and more stories of adults getting late diagnosed Autism and ADHD (often after our children have been diagnosed).  What I didn’t realise is that other conditions fall under the neurodiversity umbrella – including OCD! 

So this week we’re exploring ne...

Welcome to Episode 130 - Mediocre Dads with Queon Wilcox

Parenting is hard at best. Juggling all of life’s needs whilst trying to be the best dad you can be is a challenge. But imagine if that challenge was amplified by not being able to be with you kids every day? 

This is the challenge of Queon Wilcox, a proud family man and Sergeant in the United States Army. Queon shares his passion for fatherhood, and the strategies he us...

Welcome to Episode 129 - Mens Health Week

June 10th-16th is Mens Health Week here in Australia, and coincides with Mens Mental Health Month across the globe. And to promote these initiatives across the globe, I thought I would chat about the most commonly asked question I receive – “how do I get this man I know into therapy?” 

This is a really challenging question, because the answer isn’t simple. Its not easy when the man in y...

Welcome to Episode 128 -  Private practice social work with Tammy Roche

There’s immense freedom that comes with starting a small business, but that freedom comes at a cost. You’re wearing multiple hats from doing the therapy to marketing, to admin, finances, legal, health and safety… and so much more. The time freedom you yearned for coming into private practice is often exchanged for longer hours, fear and the unknown. 

And t...

Welcome to Episode 127 - Beat the Sunday blues

Have you ever got to lunchtime on Sunday and then felt this overwhelming sense of dread come over you? Has the thought of the week ahead made you feel anxious, stressed, depressed or just “meh”? And once those thoughts come in, did you find it hard to relax and enjoy the rest of your weekend?

Many of us can answer yes to all these questions – and whilst this is not a clinical di...

Welcome to Episode 126 - Muscular Dystrophy with Rhiannon Anderson

Imagine your three year old daughter is in hospital, and recovering from surgery. The doctor enters the room and tells you she has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder that has no cure; and she would be lucky to survive until her 19th birthday. 

This is the story of Rhiannon Anderson; a law graduate, life coach and public speaker from Toowoomba in QLD. Rhiann...

Welcome to Episode 125 - Unstoppable Dads with Matt Noonan

What does it take to be an unstoppable dad? This is the question that most of us dads ask ourselves in roundabout ways. Are we doing enough? Are we good enough? How can we be better?

The thing is… none of us received a manual on how to be a dad. We’re mostly going off intuition with a bit of support from other parents along the way. And this is good… but how do we be...

Welcome to Episode 124 - Organisational Psychology with Clifford Morgan

Have you ever wondered why some workplaces are amazing places to be a part of, whilst others simply… suck? I have, and I’ve experienced both types of workplaces. And what I’ve come to understand is that workplace culture has a big part to play in how well an organisation operates. 

Great workplaces have inspiring leaders, engaged employees, shared values a...

Welcome to Episode 123 - Is this helpful?

Over the last few months, my mental health has been declining. Anxiety, stress and depression have been having a party, and this has had me re-visit my self-care and support systems. 

One of the most crucial supports I’ve had is my business wellness coach. He has helped me to reflect on my thoughts, feelings and behaviours and ask myself “is this helpful?”. The more I ask myself this...

Welcome to Episode 122 - NDIS Support Coordination with Hannah Redford

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a complex system for people living with disability to navigate. It’s not just about getting funding for disability supports. It’s also about finding and connecting with the right providers; and dealing with review processes that are stressful and often re-traumatising. 

The role of a NDIS Support Coordinato...

Trigger Warning: Assault, Abuse, Rape, Mental Health, Trauma

Welcome to Episode 121 - I Survived A Hate Crime with David Keck

One of the few things in life that doesn’t discriminate is trauma. And this week’s episode explores trauma and recovery with David Keck. 

David is the host of the Surviving Podcast, and he bravely shares how he survived a violent gay hate crime. He describes the events of the night that changed his ...

Trigger warning: Mental Health, Suicide, Drugs and Alcohol

Welcome to Episode 120. Running for mental health with Lachy Cameron

Our mental health journey often starts long before we recognise it. This is why therapists ask you about your childhood. It helps set the scene for how you’re thinking, feeling and behaving as an adult. And this week’s guest shares how his childhood impacted his mental health right into adulthood. 

L...